"F**K!!! What the hell!" Sampson shouted.
*Tud*
"Watch your language, Soldier! My grandson is here," Cloud beat him behind his head with her stave.
"Ouch, Yes, sorry Mrs! You too Geo, Uncle is bad. You can't follow that, okay?" After bowing to Cloud, Sampson said to Geo.
"I knew Uncle. Mom often told me," Geo answered.
"Shhh! you mustn't say that!" Sofia said.
*Sigh*
'This family couldn't be helped!' Ace said in his heart.
"What should we do now? This game is almost impossible to be played on in this difficulty," Ace said while keeping his anger in check.
Ace had already planned ahead what his family could do after the game was launched. While Sofia with her unique job writing scrolls, books, and anything else, he and Geo would hunt treasures, monsters and explore many mysterious places.
However, because of the misleading information that his mother in law and his brother told, they must reset their jobs. And there wasn't a guarantee their rare jobs could be chosen again.
"It should not be like this. For the information, after opening the shop a few days ago I only got a medium difficulty. Actually what jobs you guys got? It's not normal," Sampson said.
"A SS, an A, and a C rarity jobs," Sofia said.
"...."
Sampson and Cloud couldn't help to gawk. After a few seconds, they gulped their saliva.
'Come on! It couldn't be that surprising right,' Ace protested in his heart.
"S-so it was logical now. Could you tell us about your jobs? So we can plan the best solution."
*Sigh*
"Although it is too late. Let me explain to you our jobs…,"
Ace then explained their jobs' descriptions and traits.
"So it's like that. Geo's job although only C rarity, it should be the strongest job in the C rarity category. Although monsters usually have weaker attacks, on the other hand, they have high HP. Having several monsters fighting for you is just like having an army. However, Geo couldn't get killed. Because a monster without special means that could ensure its safety is prone to be killed if it lost its master.
As for joker, this job actually is flawed. What I mean flawed is, it too depends on weapons, but as your weapons are relatively different, you are likely to have to create, do quests, or buy them at expensive prices to upgrade your weapons. On another hand, you are a master of guerilla war. With such high agility and perverted trait, your only threats are only ranged attacks. Something like close combat players or monsters are only your prey. Of course, some special jobs or monsters that could move very fast still pose some threats, but if you could barrage them with your attacks, they will be hopeless," Cloud said.
Up to when Cloud analyzed Ace's job Sampson's face became unsightly. He seemed to have to admit Ace was his bane.
"Then, the most special of all, Scribe. I think you are the most special person here. Your job is so broken that its value is overwhelming all of our jobs even if they are combined. I think the real reason for this accident was your job. Your job is what everyone who has ambition wants. For example, your husband's job will need a lot of help to get his next weapon. So, you must find the blueprints of them from the library. And your son, you can help him find the most suitable monster next on. And of course, don't forget me, your mother, My job is Witchdoctor, a C rarity job." Cloud said while eyeing his daughter.
Sofia's eyes shone. She as if got enlightenment. She nodded vigorously and said thank you.
Ace was astonished for a moment. He never thought his mother in law was so formidable. He then thought the real reason for his brother guarding was because Cloud was an important figure that used to be a decision-maker in a department of the Human Union. And the Union still needed her help in the future. However, a thing that made him change his mind about her was, because it seemed she knew some inside content of the game.
But Sampson seemed to want to say something, after a short silence, he said, "Don't forget me. My job is warlord, a B rarity job by the way."
"Don't help him, if his mouth is still dirty. Sampson! You must be obedient if you want to get her help," Cloud said.
"Yes Mrs!" Sampson said in an embarrassed manner.
"So, what's the solution?" Ace asked.
Cloud thought for some seconds, "Sigh~... Actually what we are afraid of is not certainly a frightening thing. We have to see the situation first to make an assessment. How about you check what the shop has for you. Although it is called a shop, there is actually a special offer that is different from one to another. Maybe you get some surprises. By the way, the system said that it added some things. I will also look at it."
Ace thought it was rational. He then said, "Okay, I will check it now."
He then opened the shop's display. It seemed what Cloud said was true. He could also check in a glimpse of his son's shop. The content indeed had different items from his own. He then checked his first.
He was shocked by what he saw.
[Joker Pack]
Joker' belt (A) [10,000 credits]
Gliding shoes (C) [2,000 credits]
20 x Red Potions (100 HP) [500 credits]
20 x Blue Potions (50 MP) [500 credits]
10 x Yellow Potions (antidote) [500 credits]
5 x Black Potions (stealth) [1,000 credits]
Protective array (10/10) [2,000 credits]
Repair tool (1,000 durability) [1,000 credits]
Durable rope (20 m) [50 credits]
1,000 dirac [1,000 credits]
100 slices of bread [100 credits]
100 L of water magic bottle (E) [5,000 credits]
Torchlight [10 credits]
[Pack price 15,000 credits]
[Joker' belt]
Rarity: A (7/100) (bound after equipped)
Effect: could hold 5 cards. Each combination has a particular effect.
Durability: 300/300
Requirement: Joker
[Gliding Shoes]
Rarity: C (8,803/10,000) (bound after equipped)
Effect:
Agility x 1.2
Glide: can glide on the solid or liquid surface. Mana usage: 5 per second.
Durability: 450/450
Requirement: All jobs
At the time Ace looked at the two pieces of equipment, Ace understood how accessing the shop would give common jobs the capital to challenge rarer jobs. Without much thought, he bought the pack.
However, he didn't immediately equip the equipment. He scrolled down the list. Below the pack, many items were sold separately, such as potions and food. There are also many other consumables that were sold. But nothing caught his attention and he didn't see any other equipment that was sold. Until at the most bottom of the list, he saw them.
[Magic compass]
Rarity: A (0/100)
Effect: Could point out the nearest settlement that isn't hidden by some means. (range 100 km)
Durability: 500/500
(Price: 5,000 credits)
[Magic map]
Rarity: E
Effect: show and record any place that has been visited or point out by the system.
Durability: 50/50
(Price: 10 credits)
Ace also bought them. He was sure that they were the addition that the system put in. It was there for some reason. And Ace had a gut feeling that it would help them pass anything they would face after entering the game.
He then helped Geo to access his shop. Je saw a monster tamer pack in it. The items were basically similar to the Joker pack, except for the two pieces of equipment that were sold. Ace was surprised that the price was higher than the joker pack. But Ace then knew why after checking the description of the equipment. They are really deserved such a price.
[World ring]
Rarity: B (987/1,000) (bound after equipped)
Effect:
MP x 1,2
Could store contracted creatures in a special space. Don't forget to place enough water and food.
Durability: 450/450
Requirement: Monster tamer, Necromancer, Summoner, Demon contractor, Heaven gatekeeper, Golem master, Elemental caller, and Forest shepherd.
(Price: 20,000 credits)
[Mage's vest]
Rarity: C (7,851/10,000)
Effect:
Physical defense x 1,1
Magic defense x 1,2
Barrier: create a barrier that can absorb (5 x magic) damage. Mana consumption: 30, cooldown: 5 minutes.
Durability: 600/600
Requirement: all players
(Price: 2,000 credits)
Ace bought monster tamer pact with 25,000 credits. 10,000 credits more expensive than joker packs. He also bought 100 slices of meat for Jumpy, a magic map and a magic compass.
"Try it! It will make you stronger, and give Jumpy a slice of meat each served, so he would not be fat. And don't forget to place him and some food and water in the world ring," Ace then taught his son how to operate inventory and world ring.
He also wore a belt and shoes. He wanted to try their effects immediately. For the belt, he actually had an idea, what he should do. He then placed 10 of heart, Jack of heart, Queen of heart, King of heart, and Ace of heart to the five slots on the belt. He then confirmed that he was right.
*Ding*
[For making a royal flush combination, you get these effects:
Physical defense x 2
Magic defense x 2
Vitality x 2]
"So strong!" Ace exclaimed. He then turned his head to Sampson who was still checking the shop.
"Brother! Let's have sparring!" Ace said while grinning.
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