Hacking the Game Didn't Go as Intended [Part One]

CHAPTER 89: The Devs Strike Again - Potions & the Healer Class

Item Effect: Cures Paralysis and Stun

Cooldown: 10 Seconds]

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[Resonance Herb] - $15 Gold | Owned: 0

[Harnessing the essence of essential oils, potent herbs, and pureed mushrooms, this herbal remedy serves as a powerful antidote for silence. It restores vocal resonance and corrects the flow of mana.

Item Effect: Dispels silence

Cooldown: 10 Seconds]

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[Downy Feather] - $17 Gold | Owned: 0

[This mystical feather, obtained from the mighty Griffin, carries the whispers of the wind's gentle erosion.

Item Effect: Dispels petrification.

Cooldown: 10 Seconds]

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[Omni-Remedy] - $25 Gold | Owned: 0

[An unparalleled elixir crafted from a fusion of rare flora and fauna. It possesses the ability to effortlessly cure all manner of status ailments and restore balance and vitality to those in need.

Skill Effect: Cures all status ailments

Cooldown: 60 Seconds]

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Daisuke's brows furrowed, a sheen of sweat breaking out on his forehead as he browsed the list of ridiculously overpriced consumables. But this blatant case of highway robbery wasn't a monopolistic ploy orchestrated by this old woman and her three siblings.

No, these inflated prices were, in fact, programmed into the game by its developers. It was a deliberate tactic to elevate the value of the healer class and incentivize players to incorporate them into their parties. However, only a few players showed any interest in assuming the role of a healer due to the stringent rules and regulations associated with the class.

Firstly, they had to select a patron deity and locate the corresponding church to begin their journey. Only after enduring a series of demanding initiations and trials in the form of quests would they earn the coveted title and blessings of a healer.

After earning this privilege, players were obligated to devote several hours each day to prayer to maintain their divine powers. Failure to do so resulted in the loss of these abilities, necessitating a repeat of the initiation process.

Additionally, they were required to contribute to society by performing daily acts of kindness. It could be as simple as assisting the elderly with their groceries to feeding a stray Bearhound. Yet, these prerequisites were undeniably time-consuming, especially for a class with almost zero combat capabilities.

As for the NPC healers—quite frankly, they didn't really trust the players and seldomly agreed to join their parties. Consequently, many players found themselves left with no choice but to purchase the exorbitantly priced items, despite their reluctance to do so.

Skimming over the remedies for status ailments such as Blindness, Curse, Frostbite, and Bleed, Daisuke scrolled down to the bottom of the list where something intriguingly different caught his eye.

[Repel Incense] - $20 Gold | Owned: 0

[A sack containing a repulsive brew of ingredients that acts as a natural deterrent to keep most monsters away.

Skill Effect: Repels most monsters

Duration: 2 Hours]

Daisuke rubbed his chin in contemplation. Most of the potions and antidotes I have are from monster drops, so I'm pretty confident I'll come across a few of the other items if I keep hunting.

But I have a feeling the Repel Incense won't be as easy to come by, if it even drops at all. It might be wise to grab one or two just in case. Hm... He glanced at the 3,568 gold in his inventory.

Twenty gold is quite a hefty price, especially since I need items from several other stores too. Alright, let's sell off some of these monster drops and then see where we stand.

"Oh!" the woman's eyes widened with surprise as Daisuke selected all the relevant items and completed the sale. "These are incredibly rare materials," she mused, her tone filled with awe. "And they're in pristine condition, too. Thank you very much for your business!"

Daisuke's lips stretched into an unusually wide grin, his eyes obscured by the shadow of his bangs as he entertained a vivid fantasy.

In his imagination, Wallet-kun had morphed into a voluptuous woman. She was hot and bothered, radiating an irresistible allure as she struck a seductive pose. She was clad in a skimpy outfit that left little to the imagination, bursting at the seams as the 315 gold coins he just made began to overflow.

"I-Is there anything else I can assist you with?" the woman stuttered, visibly unsettled by the youth's peculiar expression.

"R-Right! Sorry about that," Daisuke said apologetically, his hand instinctively moving to tousle the back of his head. "I'll take two Repel Incense, please."