Chapter 13
Adam was on the ground with his new loot in his lap he was excited for a piece of look he could actually use right now. Shoes inspecting the item showed him what he wanted to see.
Rare Boots: Ruby Soles
Type: Footwear
Rarity: Rare
Effect: Crafted from the finest ruby-encrusted leather, these boots shimmer with an enchanting red glow. They seem to sparkle even in the darkest of dungeons, and the faint sound of distant music can be heard when they move.
Passive Effect: Grants +10% Movement Speed When wearing these shoes you can't slip and will resize to fit the wearer.
Additional Effect: When activated (once per day), the shoes allow the user to "Click" their heels together, triggering a Teleportation effect. This effect teleports the user up to 30 meters to a location within line of sight. This effect has a 24-hour cooldown.
Durability: 150/150
Special Effect: When the shoes are worn, the user hears the faint sounds of a melody every time they activate their teleportation. This doesn't impact combat and only the wearer can hear it.
Adam could do without the bright red color and the obvious reference to a movie. The melody might be nice, but he kind of missed the music. Not being able to Slip on something was a nice effect but the teleporting is what made him the most excited. Adam reached down taking off his ragged boots and putting these on.
Going over his other notifications
[SYSTEM MESSAGE]
Taunt Level 2
[SYSTEM MESSAGE]
Battle Instincts Level 3
[SYSTEM MESSAGE]
LEVEL UP
Remember Herbs are used to heal but also to kill when needed, continue to grow.
Name: Adam
Class: Herbalist (Level 5) 860/4000
Subclass:
Race: Human
Patron: Airmed
Titles: Master of a Legendary Class, Giant Slayer, Overkill
Traits: Slowed Aging
Current Status:
HP: 300/300 (3.9/min)
MP: 220/220 (4.2/min)
Stamina: 150/150 (5.4/min)
Abilities:
Herb Identification (Passive) – You can identify and analyze any plant or herb nearby.
Alchemy (Active) level 3 – Can craft with herbs
Ability Token x1
Skills:
Inspect (Active) Level 2
Taunt (Active) Level 2
Small Blades (Passive) Level 4
First Aid (Passive) Level 2
Negotiation (Passive) Level 2
Battle Instincts (Passive) Level 3
Dodge (Active) Level 1
Attributes:
Strength: 9
Intelligence: 20
Dexterity: 15
Wisdom: 22
Vitality: 30
Attribute points: 2
[SYSTEM MESSAGE]
Level 5 reached gained Ability token.
Adam was excited to use the Ability token but he wanted to hold off and read more of the books he had to make sure he wasn't going to make a mistake but in order to do that he needed to find a new safe place to hide so he had to keep moving into the dungeon.
Before setting off, Adam knelt to inspect his new boots one last time. As expected, they fit snugly, but it wasn't just about comfort. The Teleportation effect would prove invaluable if things got bad. 30 meters of teleportation was a significant distance, even in this dark labyrinth. If he needed to escape, or maybe reposition quickly, this could be the edge he needed.
Adam kept moving, careful with each step. The narrow passage stretched ahead The faint sound of dripping water echoed through the tunnel, but it was soon replaced by a subtle, almost imperceptible rustling. Adam's eyes narrowed as he slowed his pace, crouching slightly to get a better view.
There, near the foot of the wall, just before the path branched into another tight corridor, he spotted something unusual—green tendrils spiraling up the stone, tiny yellow buds dotting the tops like little lanterns.
[SYSTEM MESSAGE]
Herb Identified: Luminescent Ivy (Rare)
Effect: Can be used to create a salve that increases visibility in low-light conditions for 30 minutes.
Adam's lips twitched into a grin. Luminescent Ivy, It was a perfect find He knelt down, carefully plucking a few strands of the ivy from the stone. As he did, the little buds glowed softly, casting faint blue light in the dimness of the tunnel. The herb's glow was a welcome sight in the otherwise dark area.
Adam moved further, more aware of his surroundings now, as if the very stones themselves might hold secrets. He spotted something else to his left: a cluster of blue mushrooms growing along the rocky floor. Their caps were dark and seemed to pulsate, the colors swirling as though alive.
[SYSTEM MESSAGE]
Herb Identified: Wraithcap Mushrooms (Uncommon)
Effect: Consuming raw will cause temporary hallucinations but increases focus for 30 minutes. Often used in potions to enhance combat awareness.
He found shrooms. Picking them for later, They might come in handy. Maybe brewed into a potion, they could offer a temporary edge in combat heightened awareness during a fight could make all the difference, especially in this hostile environment. A distant growl of something echoed as if to highlight how hostile this place was.
Deciding this place was a decent place to rest with the soft glow of light he sat against a rock and decided to chew on his rooooot while reading more of the book.
Abilities:
Abilities are special powers granted by your class, and they are far more powerful than skills. These abilities are what set your class apart and determine how you excel in combat, exploration, or other activities.
Class Abilities:Every class has its own unique set of abilities that make them strong or specialized in certain areas. Abilities can be unlocked, enhanced, or strengthened through Class Ability Shards, leveling up, and other special conditions.Class Abilities generally don't require MP or Stamina to use (although some may), but they are based on your class's nature (combat, crafting, magic, etc.).
Example:
A Warrior might have an ability like "Power Strike", where they perform a heavy blow to deal massive damage.A Healer might have "Healing Touch", which restores a large amount of HP over time.A Scout might have "Stealth", allowing them to move undetected for a period of time.
Upgrading Abilities: Abilities can improve over time as you level up or gain certain resources like Class Ability Shards.
Class Ability Shards can unlock new abilities or enhance existing ones. For example, you might get the "Power Strike" ability to do 150% damage instead of 100% damage
"How Do You Unlock a Subclass?"
Here's the trick: subclasses are not handed out easily. You have to prove you're worthy of them! In order to unlock a subclass, you need to:
Need to have a Rare class:
Reach Level 10 in your Base Class
This shows you've got the experience and dedication to take the next step.Complete a Special Trial
The System will give you a clue when you're ready. It could be a dungeon, a quest, or even a major battle. This trial will test your limits and push you further than you've ever been before. Only by completing it will you unlock your subclass potential.Choose Wisely
Once you've passed the trial, you'll be presented with several subclass options. Each one offers different skills and abilities. This choice will define the rest of your journey—pick carefully!
Decided that was enough he chose to use his Ability token.
[SYSTEM MESSAGE]
Congratulations! You've chosen to use your Ability Token.
Please choose an ability for your class, Herbalist. Since this is a legendary class you have more options than the standard two.
Garden Sanctuary
Type: Passive/Active
Effect: You create a personal garden space that allows you to plant, grow, and nurture herbs and plants at an accelerated rate. This space can be accessed by meditating for 10 minutes.
Time Difference: For every level you gain, the time difference between the garden and the outside world increases by one day. At Level 5, 1 day in the outside world equals 5 days in the garden.
Cooldown: None (but meditation is required to enter the space).
Note this space is for Plants only you can't use this space to train.
Nature's Resilience
Type: Passive
Effect: Your connection with nature enhances your natural healing ability. When you rest in an area rich with plant life, you regenerate health, stamina, and mana at an accelerated rate. The more diverse the plant life, the faster you recover.
Floral Shield
Type: Active
Effect: You can create a temporary shield made from plant matter. The shield absorbs damage up to a set limit and then dissipates, leaving behind a patch of plants that heals allies in the area over time. The more rare or powerful the herbs used, the more damage the shield can absorb.
Cooldown: 1 Hour
Bonus: Absorbs damage up to 30% of your max HP. Heals allies within the radius for 10% of their max HP over 10 seconds after the shield is broken.
Herbal Infusion
Type: Active
Effect: You can combine two or more herbs to create a hybrid it could become stronger than all its parts or weaker. The higher the herb quality, the stronger the effect.
Cooldown: 1 Hour
Adam already knowing what he wanted chose Garden Sanctuary everywhere he has been so far has had different herbs so far and with him planning on traveling he wanted to make sure he had everything he needed at all times. Plus time dilation! Come on.
He was tempted by the other ones but Garden Sanctuary also grew with him. Lv 100 would mean 100 days for every, one day outside. If he can plant anything in there he could do a lot with it. He was going to enjoy playing with it when he was out of here.