Overgeared - Chapter 4

Chapter 4

Chapter 4

'The minus level isn't a bug . '

The numbers in parentheses beside the level indicated my current experience and the amount of experience required to reach the next level .  The existence of this experience figure meant that I could level up .  In the worst case, I was worried that I wouldn't be able to level up because I was bugged .

'I'm glad it isn't a bug…' 

I still felt upset .  Think about it: my level was originally over 70, but now I was lower than even new players who had just created their characters .

‘I have to endure this . '

I braced myself . It might take time, but I could raise my level again .  The reason for this positive thinking was due to the qualities of my profession and title .  I didn't know anything about item creation, so I couldn't comment on the probability of adding additional options, but it was still good to have .

‘The odds of enhancement will increase . '

In Satisfy, items could be enhanced up to +10 .  

However, the price of the materials needed for enhancement was expensive . In addition, the higher the enhancement number and item rating, the lower the probability of the enhancement succeeding .  In addition, if the enhancement was successful, the enhancement value would be +1; however, if it failed, it would be -3 .  The price for items with an enhancement of +6 would rise exponentially .

'I don't know how much the probability has risen, but can't I feel hope for a large amount of money?'

Both of the class characteristics that I mentioned were quite attractive .  However, my bigger interest was that all items could be worn unconditionally .  This was an unreasonable merit . Depending on the penalties that were applied, this attribute could disrupt the balance of the game .

'Isn't this a fraudulent class attribute?'

Most of the equipment items in Satisfy had conditions of use attached to them . If the conditions weren't met, the item couldn't be worn .  For that reason, every level had strong limitations .  But that didn't apply to me, due to the nature of my class .

‘Really?'

I opened my inventory .

[Mamon's Greatsword] 

Rating: Epic

Durability: 88/204   Attack Power: 178~301   Attack Speed: -16%

-Additional water damage will be added to all critical attacks .

This is the greatsword patronized by the guardian of Lake Pamian, Mamon . Due to the influence of the lake, this sword has the strong aura of water .

Conditions of Use: Level 65 or higher, more than 260 strength, more than 150 stamina .

Weight: 1,050

[Mengel's Plate Armor] 

Rating: Rare

Durability: 51/180   Defense: 165  Movement Speed: -2%

* Strength +10

This is a work made by the blacksmith Mengel in the fortified city of Patrian . With it, the defense is improved and the weight lowered . The wearer of this work can feel Mengel's strong willpower that remained behind .

Conditions of Use: Level 60 or higher, more than 180 strength .

Weight: 1,203 

My current stats didn't meet the conditions of use attached to Mamon's Greatsword or Mengel’s Plate Armor .  In other words, a normal person wouldn't be able to wear both items .  But I was the exception .

[Due to your class characteristics, you have equipped Mamon's Greatsword . ] 

[A penalty is applied because the item conditions aren't met . ]

[Attack power of Mamon's Greatsword will decrease by 30% . Only half of the option effects will be applied . ]

[Your understanding of Mamon's Greatsword is high so the penalties are reduced . ]

[Due to your class characteristics, you have equipped Mengel’s Plate Armor . ]

[A penalty is applied because the item conditions aren't met . ]

[Defense of Mengel’s Plate Armor's will decrease by 20% . Only half of the option effects will be applied . ]

[Your understanding of Mengel’s Plate Armor is high so the penalties are reduced . ]

"Amazing…"

Satisfy rarely had items with no usage conditions .  I recalled a set of beginner items that were representative of having no conditions .  I didn't remember it exactly, but in the case of the beginner's greatsword received at level 1, the attack power was 5~13 and the defense of the beginner's armor was 7 .

But now I could use a weapon capable of at least 124 to 210 attack power, and 132 defense at level one .

'Won't it be surprisingly easy to recover my level?'

No matter how low my level was, I could hunt monsters around level 20 with just the attack power of Mamon's Greatsword .  Thanks to Mengel’s Plate Armor, I wouldn't receive any damage from low-level monsters .

In other words, I could hunt monsters much more quickly and easily than other users at the same level, thanks to the item effect . This would be directly linked to leveling up at the speed of light .

'The basic penalties system is that rare items have a drop of 20% in the basic abilities, while epic items have a 30% drop . Only half of the item effects are applied…’ 

The penalties were surprisingly small . Unique and legendary ranked items would be subjected to more penalties, but at this point, it was a sufficiently fraudulent ability .  

"This is a legendary class…! But what is understanding?"

Due to my excitement, I belatedly noticed the bit about 'understanding' that appeared in the notification windows . Then I checked the detailed information .

[Item Understanding]

Pagma's Descendant can understand the materials and principles of the item by using, disassembling, or repairing the equipment items . The higher the level of understanding, the more efficiently one can handle the items . If you have a 100% understanding, you can learn how to make that item .  

"Ohu~"

The higher my level of understanding, the fewer penalties there would be .

"Then I will get the production method? Wow…"

Ordinary production users had to pay a large amount of money or complete hard questions to get the production methods .  But I could get it for free, as long as I increased my understanding .

‘The repair skill is available and my item durability is low, so I will try and repair it later . ’

Then I looked at the title attributes .  In combat, the one thing players had to be most cautious of was an abnormal status, due to its ability to often reverse the state of a battle .  By the way, my title lowered the probability of being affected by abnormal statuses .  It also said that I wouldn't die when my health was at the minimum, so I could be temporarily immortal .

'Easily acknowledged, does that mean my affinity with NPCs can be easily increased?’

"Puhuhut…"

I was happy . I was so happy that I couldn't stop laughing .  The class and title attributes alone gave me the feeling of being ahead of other regular users .  I had become special . This felt like proper compensation for my three months of suffering .

"But…"

I would've enjoyed a much greater pleasure if I could've sold the book for money .

“I missed out on the opportunity to get rid of my creditors and to drive a foreign car!"

I suddenly went from feeling good to feeling bad .

“~#@… . !^%*@… . Ashur!!"

I pounded the floor with frustration and resentment .  I poured all out types of profanities towards Ashur . Gradually, my heart was soothed .  It was due to an unfamiliar stat, so I decided to check it .

[Composure]

The probability of being affected by an abnormal state is lowered . If affected by an abnormal condition, you will recover quickly .

* The higher the number, the higher the effect .  

* Stat points can't be distributed to this stat .

[Indomitable]

Has a certain probability of invalidating a portion of the incoming damage . The lower the health, the higher the probability .

* The higher the number, the higher the effect .

* Stat points can't be distributed to this stat .  

[Dignity]

Can't be pushed down by others . There is a rare chance of making the enemy submit to you .

* The higher the number, the higher the effect .

* Stat points can't be distributed to this stat .  

[Insight]

Discover the target . Predict risks .

* The higher the number, the higher the probability .

* Stat points can't be distributed to this stat .  

Every stat had a great effect .  

‘By the way, how am I going to raise the number if I can't distribute points to it?'

The explanation seemed huge, but they might be stats without much practical use .  The moment that I was about to open the skills window .

“Aack!”

I screamed with fear . Something had suddenly touched my back .  I belatedly recalled that I was in a Yatan Temple .

"W-What!!!"

I hurriedly turned around and reflexively wielded Mamon's Greatsword . The man behind me dodged my attack and raised both hands .

“Hey, calm down . Do you want to kill a person?"

The one who spoke was a Caucasian-looking man who seemed to have an assassin type class due to his light equipment and agile body .  

‘His finger poked my back . '

It might've be okay if it was a sword, but it was embarrassing to scream just because of a finger .

“What is it?”

The man shrugged .

"It is dreary . Shouldn't you apologize after trying to kill a person?"

His smile looked like a smirk . I disliked this type of person .

'This person is speaking so impolitely at our first meeting . '

Certainly, the man looked older than me . At first glance, he seemed to be in his mid-30s .  However, my one year experience was enough to let me know how deceptive appearances were .  I once called someone 'Brother', only to find out they were seven years older than me .  

This bastard, he looked like he was in his 30s but…

"Cough . " My fists trembled and I barely managed to calm myself as I remembered the shameful past .  “I'm sorry about that . But shouldn't you apologize for poking me without notice and surprising me?"

The man laughed and asked for a handshake .

"Young man, I called out to you . However, you were so engrossed in thinking that you didn't hear me . That is why I poked you . I'm sorry . "

I refused to shake hands with the man .

“So why did you call me?"

The man scratched his head and shrugged .

“As you know, the Yatan Temple is filled with evil energy . Ordinary people will become afraid if they stay here for a while . But I observed you, and you are fine despite all the time that passed . In addition, you can even manage to laugh alone . You, don't you actually have great abilities?"

'Perhaps this is…'

As I got a hunch, I checked the name above the man's head . The man's eyes shone .

"My name is Doran . I am a shadow who secretly protects Earl Steim . One or two days after I had gone on vacation, the Earl's esteemed daughter was kidnapped . I tracked her and found out that she was trapped in the basement of this temple . Won't you lend me your strength? I will give you a remuneration for the request . "

“I don't…"

I thought the man was a user, but he was actually an NPC .  Due to the perfect artificial intelligence, the distinction between users and NPCs was ambiguous and this mistake sometimes occurred .  The name above his head was green, symbolizing an NPC . Then a notification window about a quest popped up .

[Rescue the Earl's Esteemed Daughter] 

Difficulty: S

Irene, the only daughter of Earl Steim, is a beautiful and innocent virgin . The elders of Yatan had kidnapped Irene in order to sacrifice her for her virgin blood .

Quest Clear Conditions: Rescue Irene within one hour after accepting the quest .

Clear Reward: 3,000 gold, a low probability of becoming the earl's son-in-law .  

* Earl's son-in-law: Nobility stat will open, all stats +20 .

You will be treated as a viscount after marrying the earl's esteemed daughter . Power and honor will rise . You can advance into the social circle of the nobles . You will receive a monthly salary . This can be a shortcut to becoming a high-ranking official or lord .

Quest Failure: Level -2 .

[Would you like to accept the quest?]

This was crazy .