*Evan POV*
Now we're Talking!
I cracked a smile.
[What type of guns do you have?] (Me)
I said barely holding my excitement back.
[Only two defferent types off, a flentlock and a boomstik] (Arnold)
All my hope went up in flames.
Those are the worst types of guns in the game. I shouldn't get my hopes up.
[How much money for them?] (Me)
[Ten selver for the flentlock and fefty for the boomstik] (Arnold)
I looked up in disbelief
[I know it's a lot bet it's viry hard to mak'em and I'm not teh negoteachtor type.] (Arnold)
THATS FRICKEN DIRT CHEAP!!!!!
A Flintlock is a few gold's worth pistol. It sucks ass but that's not the point and the boomstick is a sawed off shotgun that can only be found in small temples deep underground in the Jungle!
Some silver coins is Dirt Cheap for These!
Oh yeah that reminds me......
[What's the best bow you have?] (Me)
[Platenum bow. Theng of beauty. 10 gold coens no roem for bargainen.]
.......I forgot the value of a platinum bow.
[What about a gold bow?] (Me)
[8 gold coens] (Arnold)
[Thungsten bow?] (Me)
[2 gold coens] (Arnold)
[Silver bow?] (Me)
[1 gold coen] (Arnold)
[Why are the gold and platinum bow so expensive?] (Me)
Wait, shouldn't I be asking why the bows cost more than the guns?
[Only fer reyalty rookie. Can't de anyting about it sorry.] (Arnold)
[It's fine, but why do the bows cost more than the guns?] (Me)
He raised his eyebrow as he looked at me suspiciously.
[Teh guns thake less matterials.] (Arnold)
......That's the reason?
[Oh.... You said you also had magic weapons too?] (Me)
[Gemstone Staff percicely. Very expensive. Evan the chiepest is abeve a gold coen.] (Arnold)
[Hmm] (Me)
I placed my hand on my chin.
I have a total of 2 gold coins and 39 silver I don't need the Flintlock pistol, that's a waste of space and money. And I also have to think about the cost of ammo.
The gemstone staff are out of the question they're way too expensive. The boomstick is nice for now but not enough firepower.
Wait, I'm thinking of this as a game. This isn't Terraria! Just something to it...... So let's think outside the box then.
[Okay I want 2 boomsticks and a silver bow.] (Me)
I can dual equip the boomsticks and that should take care of fire power while the bow can help me take care of anyone far away.
He was shocked and went wide eye.
[Rooke, ya sure ya can afferd thet?] (Arnold)
[Oh I'm very sure.] (Me)
[Okey then pleze wait a moment.] (Arnold)
He said that and ran to the back door. after a little while, he came back with the weapons. 2 sawed off shotguns and a silver bow. He also had a small pouch with him.
Boomstick:
Damage:14
Critical chance:4%
Knockback: strong
Use time: very slow
Tooltip: consumes 1 musket ball to fire 4 bullets in a spread.
Quick Silver bow:
Damage: 9
Critical chance: 4%
Knockback: none
Use time: above Average
Quick: +10% speed
The pouch contained 50 musket balls and 50 wooden arrows.
[Teh pouch is a gift fer yer fine paternage.] (Arnold)
[Nice, Thanks Arnold! But I still need more ammo.] (me)
He made a sly face
[U'll have ta buy more then.] (Arnold)
Well business is business in the end.
[Give me musket balls for 10 silver.] (Me)
I don't need arrows, I can make them on my own for the cheap price of wood and stone.
[Alreght!] (Arnold)
He went back through the door and came back with a large pouch.
It contained 500 musket balls.
Well that should be good enough for now. Even though its a total of 550 bullets, you run out pretty quickly in an expert World.
[Thanks Arnold I'll see you again some other time.] (Me)
[See ya later rookie, don't die!] (Arnold)
I waved him a goodbye
Let's see......I have 29 silver left now. I need money.
I went straight to the first floor and suddenly there's a busy line occupying liza. She's just giving them a cold stare and answers when needed too.
I went straight to the mission board. Let's see....
Find lost amulet......
Find some mushrooms......
Guard duty......
Guard caravan.....
Monster hunting......
Wait... Monster hunting?
I looked back at the paper.
Monster hunting: I'm the owner of "hare's leg" and we're running out of slime gel. We need it as fuel. We will pay 10 copper for every slime gel we get.
Deadline: 5 days. (4 days left)
This seems easy and its perfect time too. Right now it's around 7 or 8 am. slimes will start coming out by now. But killing a slime Worth's 1 silver....oh well selling a gel to the NPC counts as 1 copper so this is better.
I took it and stood in line. Lizy saw and hurried with the rest of the adventurers in front of me before it was finally my turn.
[What can I do for you Evan.] (Liza)
She smiled so brightly that I could hear gasps from behind they probably didn't think Liza could look like such an angel.
[I want to accept this mission!] (Me)
Liza looked at the paper before turning serious and looking at me again.
[Are you sure Evan? Most beginners die to the slimes. And they are a formidable foe for Rookies.] (Liza)
Yea, one almost killed me too.
[Ive fought them before. Trust me when I say that I can handle them!] I gave a big smile to let her go of her worries.
She signed and said
[Well I can't change your decision anyway so I might as well help you. If you're going for the slimes then try going out from the East gate. It's much flatter than the other gates and it was complained to have the most slimes there.] (Liza)
[Thanks Liza! That was very helpful.]
I walked outside.
[Bye then!] (Me)
I waved one last time and she also waved back with a smile on her face.
Instead of going to the East gate I went to the library first. That was right beside the guild.
As I went inside there was an old lady at the counter right in front of me and beside me were just bookshelves filled to the brim with books. I went to the old lady also wore glasses unlike me who wears goggles. She had gray hair and tons of wrinkles on her face.
[Hello, how can I help you, boy?] She said in such a fragile voice that I feel guilty for letting her talk.
[Well I won't know more about this kingdom.] (Me)
[Alright] she licked her lips and pointed with trembling fingers [Over there in that corner. You will find what you need, Boy.]
[Thank you very much] I went to read the book quickly before I felt like punching myself because of the guilt.
There were windows here so the sunrays fell onto the reading table in such a way that it felt like I was watching a painting. I went to the bookshelf and looked for books regarding the geography of this kingdom and any nearby kingdoms as well.
I rumaged through the books and.....
"Geography of the human kingdom."
Well there it is I guess
I wanted to grab the book and just as I touched it a prompt appeared.
*Do you want to learn "Geography of the human kingdom"?*
.....is this because I'm the hero of skill?
Dam these heroes are way too overpowered.
Yes, I want to learn.
*You have learned "Geography of the human kingdom". Your map has been updated.*
My map was updated and it now showed pretty much everything now. It showed me where all the restaurants were and where the housing areas, inn's, slums were.
There was also a castle in the north section of the kingdom, I saw that from far away when i was coming here, but you can't see it from inside this kingdom because of the tons of houses that blocks your view.
The east section of this kingdom is also a poor and slums area. That is from where I have to go out huh.
I closed the map and looked for some more books.
"Hunting Techniques"
Learn
*Skill obtained: Peek*
Peek (passive): Will always show Life bar of every entity in sightlines.
Nice.
"Mana Controlling Magic"
Learn
*Skill unlocked: Magic skill imbuement*
Magic skill imbuement (lvl:1): Use either a magic weapon or a magic skill to imbue that power on to a skill.
Cost: 10% more mana of the skill used
Cooldown: n/a
....I have to try that out.
What else.... Let's see.
There were books mainly about crafting things, alchemy and things like that.
Oh, a cooking guide
Learn
*You can now craft more different types of Foods*
Hold The Flippen Phone.
I can upgrade my crafting list too?
Well dam.
The sun was still very high, so I just decided to leave for now.
[Boy.] The old woman held out her trembling hand
[What is it?] (Me)
[Fee of 10 silver for every visit.] She made a crafty face.
[But you didn't say that before.] (Me)
[If I did say that, then you would've left. Right?] (Old woman)
Sly! This woman is too Sly! Give me back the concern I had for you B*tch!
[Fine, here you go.] (Me)
I already learned a lot. And I doubt I'm coming here again.
The old woman was visually surprised at me just giving her the money.
[Won't you stay here longer?] (Old woman)
[Hm? I already found the things I needed to know. My business here is done.] (Me)
[Yea, but you can read other books?] (Old woman)
[Nah, I've got other things that I have to do right now.] (Me)
[Well...... Alright then.] (Old woman)
[By the way what's upstairs?] (Me)
[More advanced books but the fee is also more.] (Old woman)
I only have 19 silver now. Looks I will have to return back here soon.
[Okay then, bye bye] (me)
I left and headed towards the east gate.
*3rd person POV*
A few minutes after Evan left a group of shady characters went inside the library.
[Where is the silver-haired boy?] When of them said. he had a scar on his left eye and Amber colored eyes.
[Just left some time ago. Was in a hurry.] The old woman said.
[WHY DIDNT YOU STOP HIM!] He punched through a bookcase.
The old woman didn't even flinch at the exchange and looked at the guy with cold eyes.
[That's 10 gold coins Boy, and he left because of some business.] (old woman)
[Tch.]
They quickly left in search of Evan.
[All the youngsters don't have respect for their elderly now. But that Demi human was nice. I hope he survives these cultists.] The old woman said before coughing loudly.