Level seven. Massive organized moving targets.
This time we merged into a virtual field. A virtual reality inside a virtual reality, the inception is strong with this one, haha. So ayun, four squads of AI with their respective vanguards, mid-attackers, and supports. And they have a fcking tank. Tank in a mall. Pun intended.
Hmm, I really want to use another modification na ginawa ni Smith-san, but it'll have to wait. For now, I'll just have to give these guys pound after pound of fists and training will be complete. Which I did.
Nang bumalik na ko sa 'real' VR ay nakangiti na si kuya Skil at binigay sakin ang isang cube.
"It won't matter much, but it'll help you in your journey." He held out his hand. "Congratulations, you've finished the advanced training schedule for player ability level 15 to 35. Well played Shichio."
"Letse ka kuya." Advanced? Kaya pala mismatch tong islang to for beginners eh. Anyway, I accepted his hand. This guide, along with the whole island, went and molded me to reach this level of power. "Pakana na naman to ni mayor ah?"
"Well, he might be an idiot, he gives everyone crazy ideas, but he's a good mayor. Kahit na ikaw, di mo masasabing hindi ka tinulungan nun."
"You might be right." I laughed. "But he's still one crazy leader, mind you."
It was noon when I decided to leave the island. Kailangan ko lang munang kausapin ang mga taong kilala ko dito. First stop is Mayor Langya. He was sitting under an apple-looking tree when I found him. Kinawayan ko naman when he noticed me.
"So you're leaving this god-forsaken spit of land," he said, rubbing his beard. "Cannot be helped. You will grow better in the mainland."
"Yeah, yeah." I bowed. "Thank you very much for the stupid guidance."
"Ha ha, keep in mind iha," tumawa siya, then patted my head, "if it seems stupid, but it works, then it is not stupid."
"It still IS stupid." I straightened up, and prepared to leave. He handed me some scrolls and a huge wrench. "And so are these."
"Take the Recal teleport scrolls. 200k per scroll yan." He seemed amused on my reaction. "And a class suggestion: Go to the Recal Recluse and find the secret class among the rubbles. You will not regret it."
"Arogatou gozaimasu, mayor-sama." I bowed again. "Ikkuyo desu."
Next stop: the smithshop. Went I got there, Smith and Skil were arguing about something.
"Huh? Kala mo yun lang kailangan para mag-improved?"
"You sick basterd. What guy in his sane mind would modify a living person's parts?"
"It is you who is sick. First of all, we," pinakita ni Smith ang energy core sa kanyang chest, "are Mechas. Rusters!! And then, we, of all the races, are the most technology-inclined. Why carry weapons when you can set it in your system!?"
"But the girl's a—" Finally, Skil noticed me. "You're here."
"Mukhang ako ata ang pinag-uusapan niyo ha?" I laughed. "Just to clear this out, good sirs. You both are helpful in my journey. You Skil-san, you gave me good guidance on what skill to use, and pointed out the advantages of physical techniques. Heck, na-BBQ na sana ako ni Asura kung di dahil po sainyo."
Skil grinned, and bowed.
"And you, Smith-san, yep, the modifications are helpful, the equipment is helpful, and your wiring system is helpful. That's enough compliment." Sabi ko sa nakangiwing si Smith. Nagbrighten-up naman ito agad-agad.
"I have to go now, good sirs. Again, thank you very much." Nagbigay-pugay ako sa kanilang dalawa. I heard Skil sigh.
"Well, can't be helped. Okay, Smith, give 'em to her."
Nang tumayo ako nang maayos, Smith-san beckoned me to the operation table. He smiled. Ginawa nila ang operation. Kind of like an update. Pagkatapos nila akong operahan ay may binigay sila sa aking weapon set. Guns, Heal Stations, Launchers, and several melee weapons. Heck, it even has a one-hand knuckle gear.
"Let your watch absorb your weapons of choice." Proud na sabi ni Smith. "Then when you need it, you just 'trigger' it."
"Ooh, just like skills." I did what he said and then propped my hands forward. "AU-Type Pugil Hand."
Nag-manifest sa kamay ko ang knuckle gear sabay na rin ang paglabas ng notif telling me I found a 'skill'. Humaygas, isipin nio na lang kung anong advantage maidudulot nito sa isang battle. No need to open inventories. San ba galing ang swerte ko?
"Kulikutin mu lang ang watch mo para mag-change ng weapons." Sabi ni Smith.
"All of them are from the same materials as AU cores. So no need nang i-repair." Sabad ni Skil.
"Honto ni, Domo arigatou gozaimasu, minna-san." I did another bow from the hips. After that ay inilabas ko na ang teleport scroll na binigay ni Mayor.
"Good luck, Hero of Navalin." They chorused. I smiled. A hero. Now that's what you don't hear every day. Unti-unting nagfade ang scenery into white nothingness as the scroll automatically transported me to Recal.
I remembered the box Skil gave me earlier. I got it out and opened it.
10000 units
17 SP
You have earned the title Navalin's Brave!! Title is awarded to the first user who annihilated a major boss in Navalin Island!! Grants +14 stats to all masteries when equipped.
"Equip title." Sabi ko at nagconfirm naman ito. "Okay, now, off to the Recluse."
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"Will she survive?" a guy asked his twin brother.
"A grade in physical training that is above rank SSS. Killed a level 50 boss monster with an ability level of a little over 10. Is currently equipped with a legend equipment. You think she won't?"
"I highly agree." An elderly man spoke behind them. "Let her decide her fate. Ooh, I hope the wrench works."
"Anu na naman ang binigay mo kay Shichio, mayor?!" sabay na sabi ni Skil at Smith.
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