The first floor of the tower
The Rosso Corsa
The forest was alive with the symphony of nature, and the scene was straight out of a fairy tale. The only thing missing was a handsome prince on a white horse, but hey, we can't have everything, right?
The mixture of scents was a little unsettling, though. It was like someone had decided to mix blood and snow-covered dirt in a potpourri. Not exactly a scent you'd want to have as a candle in your home. The rustling of little animals was cute, though, until you realised they were probably plotting against you.
And let's not forget the birds, who seemed to be in a constant state of chatter, probably gossiping about who was dating whom in the forest. All in all, it was a beautiful and serene sight, but one could never let their guard down in the Rosso Corsa.
As the figure emerged from the iridescent ray of light, the forest was suddenly struck with a wave of "hubba-hubba" energy. It was as if the trees themselves were swooning over the perfect specimen before them. With a height of 6'1", a flawless build, mesmerizing sky magenta eyes, and hair that flowed like a river of seductive dark scarlet, this figure could make any tree blush with just a glance. And yet, he moved through the forest with the confidence of someone who didn't know he was the hottest thing around.
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[Ding! You have now reached the tower's first floor, the Rosso Corsa.]
[Ding! In three seconds, everyone will be given innate talent randomly.]
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[Ding! Talent acquired.]
[Ding!
Talent: Six Senses Enhancer
Rank: A
Description: Enhances the [O_o]
[Ding! O_o…]
[Ding! O_o…]
[Ding! O_o…]
[Ding! =_= =_= =_= …]
[Ding! …*\0/*]
[Ding! You have the Divine Mark. ]
[Ding! Eligible for any one-of-a-kind random SSS rank talent.]
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[Ding! Talent acquired!]
[Ding!
Talent: Infusion [Level 1]
Rank: SSS
Description: A mysterious power (It's high stuff, you know; level up and know more )
Effect:
1)Enhancement Infusion: You can use this ability to enhance the attributes of any skill, weapon, accessory, or class. This enhancement can be in the form of increased attack power, speed, range, durability, magical or elemental properties, and more.
2) ???
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Upon seeing this groundbreaking information, Ignis couldn't believe his eyes! He was more surprised than a chicken discovering an eggplant. Ignis had prior knowledge that the highest rank talent given is S rank and that after this rank, one must complete a talent increment quest to increase their talent, but an SSS rank talent? That's rarer than a vegetarian vampire! In his excitement, he was jumping around like frog.
After a while, he stood quietly, eagerly waiting for another notification to pop up like a kid waiting for a candy store to open.
As he waited, a notification came.
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[You are now given a single chance to select a weapon to your satisfaction.]
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Ignis was able to clearly see an interface that contained numerous weapons after the notification had ended. He then proceeded to scroll through the options in order to locate the weapon that he was most familiar with and that would be satisfactory for his needs.
Kusarigama
Kusarigama was a traditional Japanese weapon that consists of a gama (the Japanese equivalent of a sickle) on a type of metal chain (kusari) with a heavy iron weight at the end. Ignis' familiarity with Kusarigama made it an ideal choice for him.
[Ding! Do you accept the weapon "Kusarigama" that you chose?
"Yes"
It was one of the least frequently used weapons in the tower by players due to the difficulty in controlling it and using their skills effectively.
In spite of the fact that the weapon was difficult to use, the individuals who utilized them were exceptionally fearsome in both long-range and short-range combat.
In his previous life, Ignis was able to manipulate many battlefields because of his choice of weapon and his A-rank talent, "Six Senses Enhancer."
[Ding! Kusarigama has been added to your inventory; check it out]
Upon completing the previous action, he procured the Kusarigama. This weapon was quite simple in design, consisting of a sickle attached to chains, with an iron ball affixed to the end of the chains. Despite the sickle's relative lack of sharpness, the ball had a significant weight to it. He grasped the Kusarigama and swung it experimentally, his movements appearing smooth and practiced.
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Weapon: Kusarigama
Rank: Ordinary
Level: 2
Attributes: Attack +5, Agility +1.
Description: Made out of ordinary iron.
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Presently, he had been bestowed the talent of SSS rank. While he was not cognizant of the extent of its might, he was aware that it far surpassed the power of the S-rank talent he had heard of.
Now he had SSS-rank, and it's one of the biggest cards he has right now.
This will set him up on the front row of levelling up, acquiring good skills, completing quests, and reaping many more benefits for himself.
After being overjoyed, Ignis wanted to learn how to use his talent.
He then opened his status panel.
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Name: Ignis
Level: 1 [0/100]
Talent: Infusion [Level 1]
Class: None
HP: 100
Energy: 0
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Stamina: 2
Intellect: 2
Strength: 2
Defense: 2
Vitality: 2
Agility: 2
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Skills: None
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Equipment: None
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After viewing his status panel and not receiving any instructions on how to use his talent, he made the decision to try it out on his own.
Given that his talent described enhancing the attributes of his weapons, skills, or any accessories, including his class, he took out his weapon Kusarigama and applied his talent [Infusion].
"Use [Infusion] on Kusarigama."
After saying that, nothing happened, and he got a notification.
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[Ding! Error: Insufficient experience points to use talent [Infusion]].
[As you do not have enough experience points and this is your starting point, you are being given one chance to use [Infusion].]
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"Oh! So they can be generous too... hah!" After he got that notification he mumbled in a somewhat raised and surprised voice and proceeded to use his new talent [Infusion].
The moment he used his talent, the energy surrounding the weapon felt mysterious and powerful, and Ignis could sense a potent force infusing the blade. The weapon seemed to come to life in his hands.
As the glow faded, Ignis examined the kusarigama, and he couldn't help but notice the difference. The blade looked sharper, and the chain felt stronger.
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[Ding! [Infusion] has been done on the weapon Kusarigama.]
[Please check the stats.]
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Weapon: Kusarigama
Rank: Ordinary
Level: 2
Attributes: Attack +20, Agility +10
Description: Made from normal iron but now enchanted by enhanced infusion.
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This weapon went from zero to hero. The plain old iron Kusarigama got a serious upgrade and now had much better stats.
"This would be a great help," Ignis mumbled as he looked at the upgraded kusarigama.
He then looked at his new talent, and a smile appeared on his face. With a satisfied smile, he closed his interface.
"Time to hunt," he muttered to himself, eager to test out his newly upgraded kusarigama on some unsuspecting prey.