Chapter 24 : Skills

"Glaive Warriors?" Neil heard what Leo whispered to himself and asked him what they were.

"They are a race of dark elves, brave warriors from a game I've played, Glaive means 'sword' but they are using spear and shield it's because it is said in the game that 'it is not what they use but it is who they are'. That's what was written on their description that I've read And also... they are highly intelligent when it comes to fighting so I recommend you don't fight alone" Leo explained to Neil and he seemed to understand what he meant.

"And the game's name was 'Weird Monsters' an MMORPG, but it was closed due to the lack of players and financial problems' Leo added.

"Well, that sure lives up to its title"

'They are dark elves that specializes in spear and shield.They are different from the usual elves we hear that uses bow as their weapon. This is bad, their name's color is red-orange, they are B-rank enemies.

"You two shouldn't underestimate the enemies!" Leo said to the two of them in worry.

"O-okay! But man this is my first time seeing elves and dark it is!" Neil couldn't help but feel excited and cautious of their surroundings as the dark elves encircled them.

The sudden show up of the dark elves took them off guard by a bit and was put in a real tight spot.

The dark elves showed sign of their next attack so one of Von member quick cast a shield that will hold off the dark elves' spears. The protection was laid seconds before the spears took off from the dark elves' hands and the others trying to pierced through the tough shield.

Von clicked his tongue as he thought that they can't make a reckless move against the dark elves. 'They leave no opening for me to attack' Von is a mage-type hunter who's at level 85 and a B-rank hunter, whilst the others were level 60 plus and C-rank hunters. Excluding Annie and Neil who are both B-rank and level 75 and 80. Aside from Von there were two healer including Annie, two fighter Neil included and a tank and an assassin.

The shield won't hold any longer and soon the dark elves's spears will reach them. Von tried to calm them down, but his member lose its cool and rushed out of the shield that is protecting them. He was the tank of the team. He yelled out on top of his lungs and cast his skill 'Petrifaction' this skill allowed its user to turn his skin as hard as a stone.

"That idiot!" Von exclaimed, but the thought isn't that bad and might be a good call for them.

But that alone won't be enough as Von thought, he had his healer cast a buff on their tank and heal him immediately when damaged.

The dark elves shifted their attention to the tank but some still stick to what they're doing.

"My skill won't last any longer Captain!"

"Alright! Everyone prepare for combat!"

All of them took position. The barrier was broken and the dark elves took that opportunity to rush in and attack them.

Some threw their spear, and some decided to use it in close combat.

Their healer cast a buffs on them before the barrier broke. It was an increase on everyone's strength and defense.

Leo also took out his one-handed sword, Mournblade. Annie saw that Leo suddenly got a sword and got confused.

"Where'd you got the sword!?" She asked, looking all over Leo's. Wondering where he was hiding it.

"Huh? I was holding this since we entered. Didn't you notice?" of course it was a lie, can't tell her that it was from my storage which only exist within me.

Annie is also a healer so she cast a spell on Leo and Neil. Not being biased but it was only for two person at a time. It improves one's agility and strength.

[Notice: The player haven't properly made a party with them. Want to make one?]

[Note that, the player will receive experience points when a party member killed a monster but they won't if it's you who kills a monster]

[Yes/No]

Without much thought Leo punched the 'Yes' button and successfully made the party.

[Raid Party has been formed]

[Members: Leo Nicholas, Annie...]

'Every time I see Glaive Warriors I can't help it but think that spear and shield doesn't suits them well'

[Hidden Quest: STEALth]

[The player must kill the BOSS by himself]

[Rewards will be given upon succeeding...]

[Punishment will be given upon failing in doing so...]

'What?! I'm suppose to fight the boss alone? And this is the first time the system gave me a hidden quest! I wonder what triggers it'

'This skill will do the job' he smiled, thinking about the day he got his skills.

*Back to when Leo's gonna choose his skill.

Leo was scrolling down, looking for a useful skill. There were a lot of skills from weak ones to powerful skills.

'I can't choose if the skills are all this good'

[Doubling: A skill that will double all of your stats]

[Bloodshot: A skill that raise your chance of landing a critical strike up to 50% and enemies vital points increases]

[Prophecy: A very useful skill that allows the user to look into the future for a short span of time (5 seconds)...]

He scroll and scroll until he reached the very bottom and saw something that piqued his interest.

[Random Skill: The player will draw two random skills above]

[Skill Quality: Okay-40%, Fine-30%, Right-15, Good-10%, Excellent-5%]

'The chances of me getting an excellent skill are 5 percent but nothing to lose here so I'll just give it a try'

He clicked and accepted the random skill.

[You had choose the random skill... System processing]

[Tada! (Right-15%, Luck) ]

[Luck: (TYPE: PASSIVE) A skill that increases your luck. This skill applies to all things the user do.]

[Skill Proficiency: 0.0%]

[You have unlocked 'Essentials'. Boss' drop rate increases to 50 percent. The Boss will drop the most precious thing it has]

"Woah! This is good, beyond good this is 'Excellent!'. Something so good like this will come in handy" He couldn't hide his joy.

"Oh yeah I forgot, I have another one"

[Due to the player's skill 'Luck' the random skills percentage had been swapped]

[Okay-5%, Fine-10%, Right-15%, Good-30%, Excellent-40%]

"Wow! This is amazing! I take back what I said, this is beyond excellent!" Tom started to hear Leo getting noisy but Tom just ignored it.

"He must be dreaming"

[Choosing a random skill...]

After a brief moment the skill had been chosen.

[Good-30%, Cloak]

[Cloak: Mana cost-100 (TYPE: ACTIVE) A skill that conceals the user's power and presence. When used, the player's next attack will deal a critical strike.]

"I can't expect anything good than this!"

[Luck: Skill proficiency 0.8 %]

'It even raises its proficiency...'

***

Leo and the others kept on fighting the glaive warriors. Leo was just waiting for the opportunity to sneak out into the boss room without anyone noticing that he's not there anymore.

'I need to get separated to them...' Then a thought struck him. 'I just got the best idea'

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