Shane leaned back in his chair, cracking his stiff neck. Three hours of reading had given him a clearer picture of rune smithing, but now he was eager to take action. The book's first section had laid the groundwork, but his excitement surged as he flipped to the second part of the book: the practical application of rune smithing.
He skimmed the first few pages until his eyes locked onto a bold heading: Basic Rune Inscription: Materials and Methods.
As he read the chapter he came to know that runes could be inscribed by any ink that could hold mana, generally beast blood was used to inscribe low level runes, but for high level runes specialized liquids and ingredients were available in the market.
There were also inscription papers available in the market which were specially made for runesmiths to practice before he was going to continue. He decided to take the book to his room so could order some inscription materials to try on.
Shane closed the book and stepped on the orb that was similar to the one he had seen earlier. He was about to exit the space when he suddenly remembered. He hadn't done today's System reset.
Now with a thought, a system screen with some options materialized in front of him.
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[UNIQUE SYSTEM]
1.STATUS
2.INVENTORY
3.RESET
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Shane couldn't suppress a grin as he tapped the "RESET" option on the screen. A familiar sound of chimes echoed in his mind, and the system interface shifted, revealing a vibrant wheel adorned with glowing sections. Each section bore the name of a rank from F to SSS.
The size of the F section was the largest, and the SSS section was as small as the width of a nail. The percentages for each chance were displayed:
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[UNIQUE SYSTEM-CHANCES]
F - 30%
E - 20%
D - 15%
C - 12%
B - 10%
A - 8%
S - 3% SS - 1.5% SSS - 0.5%
RESETS AVAILABLE - 1
[DING!! The detected host is present in an enclosed space filled with books on knowledge of runes CHANGING THEME FOR TODAY ....]
[DING!! THEME CHANGED TO MYSTIC ARTS - rewards related to RUNE SMITHING will be awarded.]
(NOTE: THE THEME WILL RESET IN 24 HOURS )
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Shane had read about this function of the Unique System early on and was amazed at its adaptability, but now, seeing the phenomenon in action, he could barely contain his excitement.
He looked closely to see if the chances of getting an SSS reward had increased, but shook his head when he saw that only the design and reward type had changed. Despite the disappointment, a grin spread across his face as an idea struck him.
He opened his inventory and took out a special item. This was the dice of fortune he had received from the first Reset.
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[DICE OF FORTUNE (ARTIFACT - MYTHIC)]
[I am rich!!!!]
[A Toy made by the God of luck that he gifts to his favorite children]
[Effects- when there is an event with a probability of less than 10% , if then before the start this dice is rolled on the subject of the event then the probability will reset to the following:
1 : 10% chance
2 : 20% chance
3 : 40% chance
4 : 60% chance
5 : 80% chance
6 : 100% chance]
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Shane didn't know if this could work but he still wanted to try his luck. The chance of getting a SSS rank reward from the System was less than 1%, so it should be applicable that the dice works on the Resets. He looked at the dice in his hands and the information about how to use it entered his mind. Apparently he just had to close his eyes and think about the event for which he wanted to increase his chances.If the dice shines then the probability of that event is changeable and the dice will work. He did as told, he closed his eyes and thought about changing the chances of SSS ranked rewards in the Resets. As soon as he thought about it the dice in his hands started shining with a faint glow.
Without hesitation, he rolled the dice on a nearby table. The artifact tumbled for a few seconds before coming to a stop. The top face revealed the number 4. The dice after tumbling a few inches came to a stop as the number 4 could be seen on its top face. As soon as it happened the wheel in front of Shane's eyes started changing with a hum and the section which labelled SSS Rank rewards expanded to cover almost 60% of the section of the wheel.
[DING!! PROBABILITY FOR SSS REWARDS UPDATED: 60%]
Shane did not wait a second as he knew that he had essentially found a loophole and had a feeling that he would be banned from using this method so without wasting any time and with anticipation brimming in his eyes he said "ROLL."
The wheel began to spin rapidly, its sections blurring together. Shane watched intently as it gradually slowed down. The needle hovered over the border of the SSS section, and for a moment, he thought it might land elsewhere. But then, with a satisfying click, it stopped dead center on SSS.
[DING!!! CONGRATULATION TO THE HOST FOR OBTAINING 'THE QUILL OF EVERLASTING (SSS)']
The notification rang in front of Shane, his eyes having a hint of surprise and mischief. "An SSS rank reward!" he shouted, pumping his fist into the air.
"Hahahah! This system is so broken! Unlimited potential—fck! Fck! Tsk! Tsk! Yesssss!!
He was already imagining a future where he pulled SSS rank rewards every single day. But before he could revel in his victory, another notification appeared.
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[DING!! Detected: Host has found a bug in the system.]
[SYSTEM UPDATE IN PROGRESS...]
[DING!! System updated.]
[DING!! Firewall established.]
[DING!! Dice of Fortune will no longer work on the system.]
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Shane expresion froze, the comical smile he had before crack in an instant. His dream for exploiting the system came to an end as he read the notification in front of him.
"You're joking right?" he muttered, his voice filled with despair. Slouch down in the chair he stared at the quill that was glowing in his hands. "Sh*t I could have had everything.
For a moment the room was quiet until the silence broke the hum of the orb.Shaking his head at the situation, Shane made a sigh. "At least I got a Quill. Let's look at what this thing can do."
Feeling as he lost something great. But he was sure that somewhere the God of luck must be laughing his ass off at his misfortune. This looks worse than when he got all that bad luck in past life.
As he activated his skill, Sight of Genesis looked at the glowing quill in his hand. It felt warm by the touch, its golden body is adorned with black engravings in a spiral form.
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[THE QUILL OF EVERLASTING (SSS)]
[DESCRIPTION: A quill at the Mythical rank said to have been forged by the Ancient God of the Mystic Arts with help of the God of Knowledge. It is a priceless tool that was used for rune smithing. It was said that it could inscribe runes with unparalleled precision, allowing the holder to effortlessly channel their mana.]
EFFECTS:
1. UNLIMITED INK. The quill creates an unlimited supply of mana imbued ink. This automatically eliminated the need for beast blood or any specialized ink. Depending the rune, the ink can adjust to its complexity base on the properties that are being used to inscribed the rune (low-level, mid-level or high-level)
2. RUNE AUGMENT
Increases the power output for rune inscription by to 50%. A Golden glow will appear depending on the user's proficiency and runic level. This signifies that there was an increase done to the runes.
3. SELF - ADAPTIVE TIP
The quill's tip automatically adjusts its sharpness and size based on the rune's design, ensuring precision even for the most intricate symbols. Functions seamlessly on any material, from parchment to stone, and even magically resistant surfaces.
4. RUNIC MEMORY. Stores up to 100 rune designs mastered by the user, allowing the user to recreate previously inscribed runes instantly. Designs can be saved, edited, and layered for advanced rune combinations.
5. MANA EFFICIENCY
Reduces mana consumption by 50%, allowing users to inscribe more runes without exhausting themselves. Includes an automatic shut-down feature to prevent mana overload during the construction of the rune.
6. INVISIBILITY
Can render runes invisible to the naked eye while retaining their functionality, useful for traps or secret enchantments.
7. ANTI-TAMPERING SHIELD
Once a rune is inscribed using the Infinity Quill, it gains a protective layer that prevents tampering or distortion by external forces unless the user permits it.
8. RUNE STABILIZATION Prevents rune degradation over time, making the runes permanent unless manually erased or countered. Provides a stability boost to inscriptions made on volatile materials or unstable surfaces.
[BOUND TO SHANE NOLAN]
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"Unlimited ink?!" he exclaimed, his voice echoing in the quiet space. "With this, I'll never have to be bothered about resources for rune smithing again!"
Shane leaned back against the table, a grin spreading across his face. The sheer utility of the Quill of Everlasting was dawning on him. He recalled how he'd read about many rune smiths in the world being forced to abandon their craft or worse, plateau in their skills simply because they lacked access to high-quality materials or mana-imbued ink. These resources were often enormously expensive on the market and would be monopolized by nobles or the guild.
"With this quill," he muttered to himself, twirling it between his fingers, "I can break past those limitations. Forget about low-level runes, I can start practicing mid- to high-level inscriptions without worrying about running out of resources!"
he said with a mischievous glint in his eyes, "let's test this bad boy out."
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Author Note---
A random piece of trivia.
GRADING OF ARTIFACTS:
F>E>D>C>B>A>S>SS>SSS>LEGENDARY>>MYTHIC>>TRANSCENDENTAL>>DIVINE
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