Chapter 4
James was eager to leave his room and approached the plasma barrier. Suddenly, a notification popped up – the exchange option was now available. He clicked to open the tab and was greeted by the sight of a single gem, alongside a monetary option. Displayed before him was the conversion rate: 15 gems equating to 50,000 USD. Without hesitation, James clicked the confirm button, and to his astonishment, 50,000 dollars materialized before him.
Overwhelmed with joy, James had not seen such an amount of money in years. He took the money and returned to his room through the gate. In his bedroom, his account balance showed a meager 20 dollars. Now flush with cash, he was keen to spend some on new clothes and replace his old mobile phone, a hand-me-down from his parents, with a new one. He quickly jotted down a shopping list.
James headed to the nearby convenience store to pick up groceries and then to a clothing store. There, he provided his details and purchased some school uniforms along with casual clothes for his daily needs. With his errands done, he traveled back through the gate to his home, which lay in another world. James gathered a few items, intent on venturing into the forest. Although timid and easily frightened, James had a passion for adventure and had planned to explore the forest alone. He packed his daily necessities and set off into the wilderness.
After trekking a few kilometers into the forest, where he was alone save for the wandering goblins, James found a hiding spot under a bush. He grasped his spear tightly, waiting for the opportune moment to strike. Days earlier, ogres had attacked the goblins near the dungeon, decimating their numbers. The lower-level goblins were completely eradicated, but the higher-level ones were more cunning and skilled in setting traps. The ogres, though fearsome, lacked intelligence; some fell into traps and perished instantly, while others scattered throughout the forest, avoiding confrontation with the stronger goblins. Now, some goblins were out hunting for ogres, while others were busy resetting the traps.
In the present moment, James observed three goblins arranging traps. Seizing the chance, he hurled his spear with precision. It soared through the air and pierced through a goblin's head, disintegrating it into particles. Various items dropped to the ground from the fallen creature.
After slaying one goblin with a swift throw of his spear, James noticed the remaining two goblins were on high alert. Their comrade had perished in a mere instant, and panic set in. They attempted to flee, but a black dot emerged from the nearby bushes, hurtling towards them. They twisted their bodies in a desperate attempt to evade the impending doom, but it was futile. The black dot, James's well-aimed spear, pierced through the heads of the remaining goblins, causing them to burst into particles, with various items cascading to the ground.
Triumphant, James collected all the loot and secured it within his item box. He then made his way back home, feeling a sense of accomplishment. The defeat of the goblins had granted him 10 additional points, prompting an update to his status:
Character Status:
Name: James Lee
Age: 18
Strength: 5
Agility: 5
Luck: 10
Charm: 1
IQ: 1
Start Points: 15
Skills:Auto Translation
Cooking Skill
Basic Sword Mastery
Options:Exchange
Item Box
(10 start points can be converted to one attribute point)
Deciding to invest in his personal charm, James allocated his newly acquired points into this attribute, refreshing his status to:
Updated Character Status:
Name: James Lee
Age: 18
Strength: 5
Agility: 5
Luck: 10
Charm: 2
IQ: 1
Start Points: 5
Skills:Auto Translation
Cooking Skill
Basic Sword Mastery
Options:Exchange
Item Box
Following the update, James noticed a change in his appearance. His skin became smoother, and although the dark marks of past acne remained, they were less pronounced. He gazed into the mirror, observing the subtle transformation in his features.
Later, James wandered into his garden, where an array of herbs and vegetables grew. He wasn't familiar with all the plants, but as he scrutinized a particular herb, a notification popped up before him. The text identified the plant as a 'Recovery Herb,' capable of healing any injury, aged 1000 years, with its properties now clearly displayed. Shocked by this revelation, James rubbed his eyes, but the message persisted, appearing and disappearing intermittently.
Curious, he opened his status to check for any changes and discovered that an 'Appraisal Skill' had been added:
Enhanced Character Status:
Name: James Lee
Age: 18
Strength: 5
Agility: 5
Luck: 10
Charm: 2
IQ: 1
Start Points: 5
Skills:Auto Translation
Cooking Skill
Basic Sword Mastery
Spear Skill
Appraisal
Options:Exchange
Item Box
// i am re-writing the story with more detailed support with power stones//
add my book into library