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"Do you seriously not consider staying longer for a while?!"
"Nope, I have another thing to do old man!" Gilgamesh shouted over his shoulder as he hurriedly left the Smith's smithy.
It wasn't a lie—he really did have somewhere to be. it's definitely not because he got creeped out by Smith's gay tendency toward him when his affection turns max, definitely not.
His first-class quest, Pagma's Swordsmanship, was calling, and he couldn't afford to waste any more time.
As he left the village behind, Gilgamesh took a moment to check his stats. He opened his status window, the glowing interface appearing before his eyes.
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Name: Gilgamesh
Level: 56 (246,780/459,000)
Class: Pagma's Succerssor
Title:
- One who Became a Legend
- Bane of Yatan Church
- Sword Saint Candidate - Stage 2 (Transcendent)
-First Epic Item Maker
* Dexterity +100
-First Unique Item Maker
* Dexterity +200
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Health: 6,990
Mana: 774
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Strength: 385
Stamina: 545
Agility: 380
Intelligence: 258
Dexterity: 649
Indomitable: 122
Persistence: 146
Composure: 119
Dignity: 119
Stat points: 0
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If ordinary players saw his stats, their jaws would hit the floor at the sheer ridiculousness of it. Despite being only level 56, Gilgamesh was now twice as strong as he had been as a level 113 warrior. His relentless focus on blacksmithing had allowed him to continuously raise his stats, making him a force to be reckoned with even at a relatively low level.
With his ordinary stats alone, he was on par with level 130 players, not counting titles and items that can raise stats. And that wasn't even involving his special stats like Dexterity, Indomitable, and Persistence, which gave him an edge in both crafting and combat. But despite his impressive growth, Gilgamesh couldn't help but feel a pang of disappointment.
"Not enough..." he muttered, his voice low and frustrated.
He knew what lay ahead. Kaesan Canyon was a dangerous place, a harsh and unforgiving environment filled with deadly monsters like canyon spiders and lizardmen. For an ordinary player, it was a death trap unless they were at least level 180.
"Whatever, it's been a while since I got a proper challenge." Gilgamesh resolved. The last time he was truly in a difficult situation was when he first time met Kaela. At that time, he needs to rescue Kaela from a dozen of Yatan's believers with levels 40~50 while he himself is still level 9.
"But first..." Gilgamesh's attention shifted to the hundreds of weapon and armor enhancement stones, as well as dozens of blessed enhancement stones, stored in his inventory. "Let's try to enchant this bad boy first."
He took out his Black Greatsword from his inventory, laying it out carefully. In Satisfy, items could be enhanced up to +10. However, the process was fraught with risk. Enhancement stones were expensive, and the higher the enhancement level, the lower the probability of success. Worse, if an enhancement failed, the item's enhancement level would drop by -3, making it a costly gamble. Blessed enhancement stones softened the blow, reducing the penalty to -1, but they were even rarer and more valuable.
Fortunately, you can get ordinary and blessed enchantment from the boss monster's drop, and thanks to his frequent grinding monster with Kaela, Gilgamesh has a lot of them.
Gilgamesh then held the Black Greatsword in his hands, feeling its weight and balance. "Alright, let's do this," he said, activating the first enhancement stone.
[The weapon enhancement stone (1) has been consumed.]
[The Black Greatsword has been strengthened.]
[+1 Black Greatsword]
Rating: Unique
Durability: 589/589
Attack Power: 368~935
Defense: 53
* Agility +5
* There is a low probability of blocking the enemy's attacks.
* There is a high probability of activating the 'Tectonic Cleave' skill.
* The skill 'Earthbind' will be created.
This greatsword was created by a legendary blacksmith whose will created a sword that crushed his enemy.
User Restrictions: Level 120 or higher, more than 300 strength, Intermediate Sword Mastery Lv.3
Weight: 600
"Good," Gilgamesh said, noticing that the basic attack and defense had increased by 5%. The original damage of 350~890 had risen to 368~935, and the defense had gone from 50 to 53. Satisfied with the improvement, he continued to enchant it.
[The weapon enhancement stone (1) has been consumed.]
[The +1 Black Greatsword has been strengthened.]
[The weapon enhancement stone (1) has been consumed.]
[The +2 Black Greatsword has been strengthened.]
[The weapon enhancement stone (1) has been consumed.]
[The +3 Black Greatsword has been strengthened.]
[The weapon enhancement stone (1) has been consumed.]
[The +4 Black Greatsword has been strengthened.]
"Now for the difficult part..." Gilgamesh said after he successfully enchanted the Black Sword to +5. He then takes out his blessed weapon enchantment stone.
Items had a relatively high probability of being enhanced to +5. Therefore, there wasn't a big difference in price between +0 items and +5 items. The problem was enhancing it to +6.
The probability of enhancement was greatly reduced from +6 onwards, so ordinary users rarely had a +6 item. From +6 onwards, the stats had a basic increase of +7% instead of +5%, and the item's appearance improved, making it worth the risk and challenge.
[The blessed weapon enhancement stone (1) has been consumed.]
[The blessed weapon enhancement stone (1) has been consumed.]
[You have failed to strengthen the +5 Black Greatsword.]
[The +5 Black Greatsword has decreased by 1.]
"Dammit!" Gilgamesh cursed, his frustration bubbling over. He took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. "It's still the first failure. Allright let's do it again."
[The weapon enhancement stone (1) has been consumed.]
[The +4 Black Greatsword has been strengthened.]
"More!"
[The blessed weapon enhancement stone (1) has been consumed.]
[The +6 Black Greatsword has been strengthened.]
"More!!!"
[The blessed weapon enhancement stone (1) has been consumed.]
[The +6 Black Greatsword has been strengthened.]
"MORE!!!!!"
[The blessed weapon enhancement stone (1) has been consumed.]
[The +7 Black Greatsword has been strengthened.]
[The item enhancement value is +8, so the option effect is slightly increased.]
"Eh..." Gilgamesh stopped, staring at the notification in stunned silence. He had done it. The Black Greatsword was now at +8, its power significantly increased. But his greed got the better of him. "Umh... one more should do, right?"
[The blessed weapon enhancement stone (1) has been consumed.]
[You have failed to strengthen the +8 Black Greatsword.]
[The +8 Black Greatsword has decreased by 1.]
"Ahh f**k it! MOOREEE!!!!"
[The blessed weapon enhancement stone (1) has been consumed.]
...
.....
.
[The +8 Black Greatsword has been strengthened.]
[The item enhancement value is +9, so the option effect is mildly increased.]
"Haa. haa. haa. Finally!"
After a few more failures and successes, Gilgamesh finally held the +9 Black Greatsword in his hands. A +9 item was on a different dimension from a +8 item. Compared to the +0 weapon, the base attack power increased by 70% and the option effects increased by 30% at +9. The blade shimmered with an otherworldly white light, its power palpable even at rest. Gilgamesh couldn't help but grin.
[+9 Black Greatsword]
Rating: Unique
Durability: 589/589
Attack Power: 595~1,513
Defense: 85
* Agility +7
* There is a low probability of blocking the enemy's attacks.
* There is a high probability of activating the 'Tectonic Cleave' skill.
* The skill 'Earthbind' will be created.
This greatsword was created by a legendary blacksmith whose will created a sword that crushed his enemy.
User Restrictions: Level 120 or higher, more than 300 strength, Intermediate Sword Mastery Lv.3
Weight: 600
Gilgamesh then glanced at the horizon, where the jagged peaks of Kaesan Canyon loomed in the distance.
"Alright," Gilgamesh said, his voice firm. "Let's do this."
***
Hwiiiing~~
The wind howled through the towering curved walls of Kaesan Canyon, its force sharp enough to leave small cuts on Gilgamesh's skin. The canyon was a breathtaking sight, with its jagged cliffs stretching high into the sky and a roaring river cutting through the base. The water rushed with such intensity that falling into it would mean certain death. It was a place of unparalleled beauty, but Gilgamesh knew better than to be deceived by its outward appearance. Kaesan Canyon was as deadly as it was stunning.
He carefully navigated the narrow path, his eyes scanning the caves dotting the canyon walls. Each one was a potential hiding spot for the dangerous creatures that called this place home. Gilgamesh's mind was focused, his thoughts clear as he recalled the reason he had come here. He opened his quest log, reviewing the details once more.
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[Pagma's Successor]
Difficulty: Class quest.
You have certainly been given Pagma's blacksmith skills.
But do you know exactly who Pagma is? Can you proudly carry out his will?
Who is Pagma? If he was simply a blacksmith with good skills, his legends wouldn't be scattered across the continent.
First, start with the clue of the swordsmanship that pierced the sky and follow Pagma's legend. If you can collect all of the legends, you will truly understand Pagma and succeed in his will.
At that moment, a new legend will be born.
* There is no time limit for this class quest.
* If you accept the class quest of a legendary class, you can't change your class again.
* The legendary class quest has the power to transform Satisfy's world, according to the result.
Class Quest Clear Conditions: Complete all linked quests successfully.
Class Quest Clear Reward: Unknown.
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Gilgamesh already knew that the key to attaining Pagma's Swordsmanship lay in Kaesan Canyon. Behind the roaring waterfall, there were carvings of Pagma performing a sword dance, left behind by Khan's accessory. This quest had originally been designed for Grid, who had earned Khan's trust and affection, leading him to the carvings.
Duk
A small pebble fell from above, snapping Gilgamesh out of his thoughts. His instincts immediately went on high alert.
He looked up, his sharp eyes catching the faint movement of dust rising between the canyon walls. The entrance of a cave was exposed as dirt and debris were dislodged, and a massive monster emerged.
It was a lizardmen, a level 162 predator that resembled a dinosaur but with a tongue sharper than any sword. Its scales glistened in the sunlight, and its eyes locked onto Gilgamesh with predatory focus.
Without warning, it swung its massive tail downward, aiming to crush him.
Reacting quickly, Gilgamesh leaped backward, narrowly avoiding the attack. He summoned his +9 Black Greatsword, the blade gleaming with an otherworldly light. As the lizard's tail slammed into the ground, Gilgamesh stepped forward, using the tail as a platform to immobilize the creature for a split second. With a powerful swing, he brought the greatsword down.
[You have dealt 2,078 damage to the target.]
"Wow," Gilgamesh muttered, momentarily stunned by the sheer damage he had inflicted. His basic attack alone had dealt over 2,000 damage—a testament to the power of his enhanced weapon. The lizardmen was known for its aggression and agility, but its relatively low defense made it vulnerable to heavy hits.
Indeed, it was natural when he thought about it. The Black Greatsword had been +0 all this time and now it was +9. The weapon attack power rose, so the damage would naturally rise as well.
Kraaahhh!!
The lizard roared in pain, its enraged eyes locking onto Gilgamesh. It lunged forward, its razor-sharp tongue lashing out like a whip. Gilgamesh didn't let his guard down. He swung his greatsword in a wide arc, intercepting the lizard in midair.
[You have dealt 2,156 damage to the target.]
The force of the blow sent the lizard staggering, and Gilgamesh seized the opportunity. He stepped forward, driving the blade into the creature's chest.
[Critical!]
[You have dealt 8,807 damage to the target.]
[The Tectonic Cleave of Black Greatsword has been activated!]
The ground beneath the lizard erupted, swallowing its body until only its head and shoulders remained. Gilgamesh didn't hesitate. He leaped into the air, bringing the Black Greatsword down in a final, decisive strike.
[You have defeated a canyon lizardman.]
[The canyon lizard's tongue has been acquired.]
[329,000 experience has been acquired.]
[Your level has risen.]
300,000 experience! Gilgamesh couldn't contain his excitement. This single lizard had given him enough experience to level up, and the canyon was teeming with them. The thought of grinding here, of growing stronger with each battle, filled him with exhilaration.
"Hahaha~ great!" Gilgamesh laughed, his voice echoing through the canyon. He felt alive, the thrill of battle coursing through his veins