Using the Major Modification Slot

Chapter 38 – Using the Major Modification Slot

"Huh?" Saline tilted her head in puzzlement. She couldn't help but asked, "Why do you want to join?"

For a Tier 0 existence to join a hall was unheard of.

His choice of joining the Archery Hall was so unusual. With his Tier 0 strength, he will just endanger himself if he join the hall. Especially, since the beast stampede will occur in less than a week from now.

"I want to join the army. As a merchant, it's only right for me study the demand and supply inside the army camp, right? I promise that it'll be beneficial to the soldiers and the shelter itself." Jhin said as he looked at the massive tree in front.

After learning the resources present inside the Ancestor Tree, Jhin realized the benefits he could obtain once he joined. It would certainly boost the completion of his plans.

If he became a member of the tower, he would be able to join battles like the beast stampede. And to a man who can level up through killing, the best place for him would be the battlefield. Not only could he reach higher Tiers, but he would also obtain ink drops as long as he killed the enemy.

Also, the halls contain resources he greatly needed! The Ancestor Tree for example. If what Saline said was true, then as long as he obtains a black tablet like what she had, then he could exchange for scrolls of intermediate mastery level.

In addition, he could also exchange equipment which would improve the killing efficiency of the ink soldiers.

Saline knitted her brows and pondered for a moment. A moment later, her frown eased up. She looked at Jhin, "There are three requirements if you want to join the army."

"Hmm?" Jhin listened carefully.

"First, you must have a Tier 1 strength. Second, you must swear an oath to the Death God. Third, you must reach the basic level of mastery on a weapon."

"What's the oath about?" Jhin asked. He was cautious! If possible, he doesn't want to bind himself.

"There are two things in the oath. First, you mustn't betray your comrades and the shelter. Second, you must follow and implement the Edicts of Death. The Edicts of Death was written over there." Saline explained while pointing at a huge boulder next to the portal. "As you are just a mortal, a Tier 0 existence, you can't join the hall. But... I can grant you a temporary membership."

Jhin's eyes lit up eyes, "In exchange for?"

Seeing his quick response, Saline couldn't help but chuckle. "Hehe, you must train those soldiers until the beast stampede. And you must demonstrate your archery skill now."

….

"Listen soldiers! Today, your new training instructor will show his archery skill." Saline clapped her hand. "I want all of you to pay attention to his actions!"

Jhin hummed in acknowledgment as he moves towards the shooting area. In his hand was the bow he had received earlier.

After knowing that he could become a temporary member of the archery hall as long as he shows his archery skill and train the soldiers until the beast stampede, Jhin quickly agreed to her proposal.

"I wonder if I can hit it." Jhin thought as he stared at the target boulder ten meters away. Today would be his first shoot after all.

He took a deep breath before nocking an arrow and drawing the bow. His entire focus was on his stance and form, doing his best to follow the perfect form described from the assimilated knowledge.

However...

After assuming the drawing stance, his shoulders started trembling. While the hand holding the arrow had veins popping.

"Crap! This won't do! If this continues, I won't be able to shoot at all." Jhin thought in panic.

The moment he draw the bow, he realized that he couldn't draw it to the required level. Moreover, his hand keeps shaking, making his aim off mark. Jhin couldn't help but thought of the consequences.

If he couldn't demonstrate a nice shoot… Then it would highly likely that he would be treated as a fraud. The soldiers wouldn't acknowledge his skills while Saline would be suspicious of him.

The unstable stance continues. Jhin felt his arm aching while sweat formed on his forehead. He tried calming himself but... his grip suddenly loosened. He accidentally released the arrow.

Swish!

The arrow flew in the air. But instead of hitting the target, it flew past ahead and landed on the ground.

"This…" Jhin froze. He thought that it was easy to fire. But, demonstrating it was completely different from just learning the thing.

"I was too conceited! To think that I accepted Saline's proposal without hesitation earlier. I underestimated the difficulty!"

Jhin suppressed his panic with his poker face. He couldn't lose his composure! His survival was at stake at this moment.

He couldn't help but thought of the consequences if Saline find out his lack of skill. He would for sure be beaten to the death. Especially after recalling his merciless criticism to her earlier.

Taking a deep breath, Jhin scanned his surroundings.

At this moment, the faces of the soldiers and Saline were knitted in confusion. Especially Saline, she was staring at Jhin fiercely.

"Hey system! Can I use the major modification to instantly learn the skill that I've assimilated?"

In the end, he could only resort to the system. When he reflected his earlier shoot, he realized that it would be impossible to accurately hit the target. It will take him at least weeks to master even the basics of archery.

[It is possible.]

Reading the system's reply, a relieved sigh escaped from Jhin's lips.

"Then system, I want to use the major modification to create a function that will enable to instantly master any skill I've assimilated or learned."

[Please write down the ideas.]

"This is great!" Jhin smiled. He started filling the form.

His idea was simple, as long as he learned or assimilated the knowledge inside the scroll or book, then he would instantly master the skill.

[Are you sure you want to use your major modification slot?]

"Yes!"