Chapter 157 Skill Shop
n entered the Skill Shop, finding it to be a spacious and inviting area, quite different from the Spell Shop. The shop provided ample space, even featuring a corner room designated for testing various weapons and skills. As he stepped into the establishment, he was greeted by a female NPC who inquired about his interest in acquiring new skills.
Before delving into the panel disying avable skills for purchase, n decided to take stock of his current skill set. He essed his game link, where a neatly organized list of skills was disyed, offering a clear view of his strengths and potential areas for growth:
[Common Skill]
[Unarmed Combat (Novice)]
[Dagger Weapon (Novice)]
[Small Firearm (Expert)]
[Sword Weapon (Master)]
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[Umon Skill]
[First Aid (Basic)]
[Repair (Basic)]
[Sneak (Expert)]
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[Unique Skill]
[Science (Master)]
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[Active Skill]
[Crafting] [Meditation] [Light Steps] [ [Eagle Eye], [Lunge Strike], [Power Strike], [Concealment].
As he contemted his skill list, n faced a critical decision. He aspired to elevate either his [First Aid], [Unarmed Combat], or [Dagger Weapon] skills to the Expert level. By doing so, he would unlock additional active skills, further enhancing his versatility and capabilities. However, his avable rank rewards were limited, and his recent choice to embrace the path of magic had significantly constrained his resources. n was left with a mere 1x D rank reward, 4x E rank rewards, and 1x F rank reward to allocate.
He moved toward the panel and started to browse through the avable skills to purchase. With his skill optionsid out before him, n examined the various possibilities he could invest in, considering his current level and progress in the game.
[Main skill]
[Sword weapon] [Dagger weapon] [Spear weapon] [Axe weapon] [Blunt Weapon] [Bow weapon] [Throwing weapon] [Hand to Hand] [Small Firearm] [Medium Firearm] [Big Firearm]
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[Life skill]
[Fishing] [Mining] [Woodworking] [Skinning][Harvesting][Climbing] [Swimming] [Riding]
The "Life Skills" section was a recent addition to the avable skill choices, each skill granting a 10% increase in speed for performing the associated tasks. n hadmunicated with his support team, outlining their roles and the skills they should focus on to best prepare for the uing round.
All were passive skills that could be useful for the next round and with the price it offers; [Basic Level: 500 survival points]
[Novice Level: F rank / 500 survival points]
[Expert Level: E rank reward / 500 survival points]
Given their practicality and reasonable cost, n decided to invest in all three basic-level skills. He recognized that these basic skills could be upgradedter, as circumstances and experience dictated.
[Riding (Basic)]: A foundational skill that focuses on the fundamentals of riding and controlling animals effectively.
[Swimming (Basic)]: The basics of swimming, aimed at enhancing swimming efficiency.
[Climbing (Basic)]: A skill focusing on the fundamental techniques of climbing and hiking, particrly useful for scaling mountains and steep terrain.
The acquisition of these basic life skills came at a cost of 1,500 survival points, slightly reducing his overall total.
[Survival Points: 20,750 > 19,250]
With the basic skills secured, n shifted his focus to the selection of active skills, which offered variousbat and tactical advantages. As a master of small firearms, he had the opportunity to delve into the expert-level skills. Among these skills were:
[Small Firearm - Common] [E rank reward / 500]
[Steady Hand]: Enhancing uracy and reducing recoil when firing small firearms.
[Rapid Fire]: The ability to increase firing speed withoutpromising uracy.
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[Small Firearm - Umon] [E rank reward / 3,000]
[Dual Guns]: The capability to effectively use two small firearms simultaneously without suffering uracy penalties.
[Trick Shot]: The skill to execute precise shots from challenging angles or using acrobatic maneuvers.
[Close Quarter Combat]: A focus on utilizing firearms effectively in close-quartersbat scenarios, including skills like quick draws, hip firing, and firearm disarms.
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The next panel disyed an impressive array of sword-rted skills, bothmon and umon, that could significantly enhance his abilities as a swordmaster. As a Master in the sword weapon skill, n now had the opportunity to acquire new techniques and capabilities to improve hisbat proficiency.
[Sword Weapon - Common] [E rank reward / 500]:
[Swift de]: Enhances attack speed and dexterity with swords, facilitating faster and smoother movements.
[Spinning de]: Allows the wielder to perform a sweeping attack, striking multiple enemies in a circr motion.
[Precision Strike]: Enables precise targeting of specific areas on an opponent for maximum damage, including vital organs and limbs.
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[Sword Weapon - Umon] [E rank reward / 3,000]:
[Dual Wield]: Grants the ability to use two swords simultaneously without suffering uracy penalties.
[Fencing]: Focuses on techniques emphasizing speed, agility, and precise thrusting attacks.
[Blind Sword]: Allowsbat effectiveness without reliance on vision, a valuable skill in challenging situations.
[Sword Dance]: Incorporates graceful and fluid movements resembling a dance, confusing and mesmerizing opponents.
[de Frenzy]: Enables rapid and continuous strikes, overwhelming opponents with speed and aggression.
[Sword and Shield]: Combines a sword with a shield, providing both offensive capabilities and increased protection.
The selection and investment in these sword skills would undoubtedly enhance hisbat capabilities and potentially tip the scales in his favor during intense battles.
n continued to browse through the avable skills, and he turned his attention to the "Sneak" skill tree. Having acquired mastery in the sword weapon skill, he was presented with more advanced options for his "Sneak" skills, bothmon and umon.
[Sneak - Common] [E rank reward / 500]:
[Escape]: Enhanced movement speed during perilous situations.
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[Sneak - Umon [E rank reward / 3,000]:
[Shadow Strike]: Mastery of this skill allowed characters to seemingly disappear and reappear behind an opponent for a stealthy, surprise attack.
The umon "Shadow Strike" skill was a direct result of his mastery in both [sneak] and [sword weapon].
Recognizing the significance of a sword skill for the next round of the Apocalypse game, n invested more in sword skills that would enhance his meleebat capabilities, including [Shadow Strike], [de Frenzy], and [Swift de].
As for the firearm, He chose [Trick Shot], a skill that would be invaluable when navigating challenging environments or facing other yers. Furthermore, the skills [Dual Guns] and [Rapid Fire] would be indispensable in situations requiring rapid and extensive firepower.
[Purchasepleted]
[Survival points: 19250> 3750]
[E Rank reward x6]