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Name: Vindictus

Race: Human

Class: Ranger

Sub-class: Archer

Level: 10 EXP: 4500/4500

EXP Pot: 2820

Health: 229/229

Mana: 195/195

Strength 25

Vitality 24

Agility 26 [Bracers +1]

Dexterity 18 [Bracers +1]

Intelligence 27

Speed 25 [Boots +1]

Luck 30 [Ring +5]

Charisma 15

Points available: 0

Skill Points: 1

[Lifestyle Skills - Harvester Skill – 6; Alchemy – 1; Smithing – 3; Leatherworking – 6]

[Class Skills - Eagle Eye – 1; Power Shot – Level 3; Boost Summon – 2; Ambidextrous – Max; Two weapon fighting – Max; Cross Cut – Level 4; Off Hand Block – Level 4; Off Hand Parry – Level 3]

[New Skills]

"So would everyone like to see what we got?"

Wall Flower almost screamed at Vindictus. "Don't be mean!"

"I am sorry about that. I should have asked if you want to do a reveal of each piece or just give it to the class and they can share or not."

"Sorry." Wall Flower had color flushing their cheeks.

Brick smiled. "I don't care one way or the other. You can show mine." The other three quickly agreed.

"Then we will start with you Brick."

[Boots of the Mountain – Rare

Physical Defense +100

Magical Defense +50

Immovable Mountain – Become invulnerable for 1 minute to both physical and magical damage as well as any status effects. Cool Down 1 hour.

Class: Guardian]

"By everything holy what the hell is with that skill. That can be a game changer."

"Yeah and that is the blue level. There might be a higher level with a longer time or shorter cool down. So Brick happy with the boots?"

Brick was already sitting on the floor and putting them on. "What oh, yeah Vindictus, these are amazing."

"Good. Damn this guy gave a lot of boots. Knocking Heads these might come in handy in the future." He passed another set of boots out.

[Unshakable Boots – Rare

Physical Defense +100

Magical Defense +50

Unshakable – Immune to any and all ground cover AoE crowd control spells. Example: Ice Floor, Grease, Vine Cover. Can use water walk (on any liquid surface to include magma) for five minutes. Cool Down 2 hours.

Class: Swordsman]

"That means when Frigid covers the floor it will not affect me and I can go into that area to fight. This will be amazing and the defense is like ten times higher than the ones that I have now. This is amazing." Like Brick he immediately put them on.

"Okay Frigid, now we have something that I think you will enjoy." Vindictus pulled out a glowing blue robe and handed them over.

[Flowing Waters – Rare

Physical Defense +50

Magical Defense +100

Raging Waters - +10% damage to all water-based spells, +15% damage to all ice-based spells, +50% resistance to all water and ice-based magic, +25% damage from fire-based spells

Class: Elemental Mage]

"This is on an entirely different level. Wow. This is like it was made for me. Now all I need is something that will counter that fire weakness. This is awesome. I mean this is really awesome."

"Yeah there was no doubt who that was going to. And now Wall Flower there are actually two pieces that will fit you but first you have to tell me how your stuff went this morning."

Color instantly flooded Wall Flower's face. "Oh, I passed with flying colors. Every professor gave me top scores, even the one that has a grudge against me. So yeah I guess it went pretty well." The entire group cheered.

"Well, there is both a staff and a pair of boots for you. Seriously what the hell is with all the boots?" He passed both items over.

[Staff of Light – Rare

+20% healing effects

-10% casting time for all healing spells

+10% mana regeneration

Class: Healing Mage]

[Boots of Avoidance – Rare

+5 Speed

Dodge – As skill, grants user the ability to dodge one attack from a designated opponent, does not work on AoE skills and spells. Cool Down 5 minutes.

Class: Any]

"Vindictus these boots could be worn by anyone. Why did you give them to me?"

"Well you did not get anything last time and well you accomplished something huge today and I think you deserve it as a reward. Don't forget that even in here real life things still matter."

Brick quickly spoke up. "Yeah we are all with Vindictus on this one. Even if we had rolled I think we would have all passed for you to get it. We all know how hard you have worked." The other two nodded their heads in agreement.

Vindictus put on the boots that were part of the set that he was wearing but he did not show them anything. "Guys don't take this personal I am going to show you but only once I get all five pieces. I think it will be more dramatic that way."

The other four started laughing. Knocking Heads spoke up, "I thought that Frigid would be the one filled with drama. It appears that our fearless leader has a flair for the dramatic as well. We would not have asked Vindictus. Even when it was a set we would not have asked."

"Okay maybe a little flair. Okay guys is everything ready? Once I hit this and appear at the beginning we are coming right into the crypt again. So head straight for the stairs."

Brick tightened his shield. "We got it Vindictus."

Vindictus hit the return seal that had appeared when the zombie general died and the party faded from view here and appeared at the entrance. The five of them moved quickly to the opening of the crypt and Vindictus had hit the button when the announcement started to ring out through the world.

[Congratulations to Players, Vindictus, Brick, Knocking Heads, Frigid and Wall Flower for setting the speed run record on the Dean Family Crypt Dungeon.] This played three times and then the group got the notification that Vindictus had been waiting on.

[Congratulations player for beating the time set for the Dean Family Crypt Dungeon by over two thirds. You will be awarded 5 gold coins and 2 free skill points.]

Brick almost yelled out then remembered he was in a hell mode dungeon. "Did you guys all get that notification as well?"

"Yeah we all got it. Thanks Vindictus that is huge. Five gold and two skill points. This is on a different level."

"Okay guys go ahead and add the points quickly if you would like. If you want to hold onto them that is fine as well." Vindictus quickly added both of his points and left one in reserve in case he needed it for something. He put one in cross cut since he was mostly dealing with damage right now. The other he put into Parry to level it out with block. He had a feeling that he was going to need both of them for this fight.

Vindictus looked over the group and smiled. They were all still glowing a little from the upgrade. "Hey before I forget you need to go into the system and turn of the aura effects of your equipment. You do not want a lot of people knowing that you have blue and green equipment. The monsters can't see it but you are going to be leaving in a hurry after we finish this one."

The four of them did as they were instructed since it made a lot of sense to them. They were about to upset and entire guild so they did not need anyone else coming after them.

Once they all quit glowing Vindictus nodded his head. "Okay we are going to take this one nice and slow. Ursi is going to be at the back again just like before. Also do not use your new skills too early, they all have a long cool down. Honestly if we can avoid it on the second boss it would be better for facing the hidden boss but don't let that get you killed. Okay guys let's move out."

Blood Wolf recognized Vindictus' name in the announcement and his blood started to boil. He reached out and grabbed the slight elf beside him. "How in the hell did he break that record? I worked my ass off and cleared that area of all players so that the guild could use it and now he is using it. Find out what the hell happened and who gave him permission to use the dungeon."

The huge half-orc stepped forward. "I asked my cousin as soon as it was announced as he is one of the guys that is fighting the guard when it respawns and he said that the guy and his group got access directly from Crimson. A low level player came and spoke with him and then it appears that he provided him with information because within a few minutes that guy was awarded access and the lackey was scooped up by one of Crimson's groups and taken through the dungeon a few times."

"What in the hell could that lackey have sold him to make him give Vindictus access?" As he spoke his words got slower and slower. The lackey must have found out that he lost to Vindictus and he told Crimson, who was after his seat in the guild. That had to be what happened. He needed to get to the crypt and kill Vindictus as soon as he came out. "Find out who that lackey is. I want to know what he told Crimson."

The little elf nodded. "Right away boss."