Chapter 576 - v3c345p2 (1/2)

v3c345p2

The Abyss(4)

For one to say that Maynild was cold-blooded was naturally because of the results of her previous battle. Magic disintegration was not uncommon in Vaunte. Magical items are closely tied to their owner’s powers. When a magical item’s owner dies, most items lose their magic while some even disintegrate.

However, this kind of disintegration does not happen all the time Some specially treated equipment– such as the Wind Empress’s Ring– would not exhibit magic disintegration, while for regular equipment, losing about two-thirds of its magic was considered normal. Similar to the existence of Elemental Activation, Vaunte in this era was definitely a big-time hotshot. The magical equipment they possessed was definitely not your ordinary, run-of-the-mill goods. However, under Maynild’s inspection, there was only a standard longsword left.

Luck is sometimes an abstract concept, yet still at times an undeniable presence. At least that was what Brendel thought before Maynild removed the bracelet from William’s dead body.

He froze for a moment before saying to the female knight, “Can I have a look?”

Maynild pa.s.sed the bracelet directly into his hands without even thinking about it. Brendel did not need to look at it to know what its properties were, but even so, due to the player instincts he built up throughout the years, he eagerly opened the window.

A pale green, translucent light screen that only he could see appeared, and on it, there were a few lines of Elvish text. Because this equipment has a very close relations.h.i.+p with the wild elves:

Glow Wave (Bracelet).

A Silver ranked ancient magic item. (Equipment requirements: 225Oz).

Strength +27, Physique +22, Perception +6.

Special effect: 5% Experience Increase.

Special effect: Darkness Perception +3.

Sure enough, it was exactly the same. Brendel held the bracelet and felt completely relieved. Although it was only ancient grade equipment, the Glow Wave was well-known in the game. First of all, its owner William was no slacker, and secondly, the bracelet itself had extremely powerful attributes with power +27, physique +22, and perception +6. In comparison, a gold peak warrior’s main attribute was only around five hundred levels. And right now, although his realm has reached the Elemental Awakening, his attributes were still stuck in the upper reaches of gold, and his main attribute has yet to exceed three hundred.

To put it simply, a piece of normal equipment that can improve its attributes by more than a tenth was already quite good. But Glow Wave was much more powerful than that because other than the attributes, Experience Increase and Darkness Perception were the most important components of this ancient bracelet.

As for Experience Increase, needless to say, was an extremely rare attribute and even more so, Darkness Perception was a crucial attribute in the game. The most important function of Darkness Perception was that it allowed one to perceive the flow of dark magic. Due to the erosion of the twelve magical moons reflected in the sky by the Sea of Magic, the entirety of Vaunte, including the Blessed Land, was constantly under the pervasion of dark magic.

Possessing Dark Perception means being able to foresee threats. For Brendel, one of its simplest uses is its ability to sense the movement of magical objects. Though this attribute seemed irrelevant for now, it would become practical when the Demonic Waves arrive in the future. This was because under the Demonic Waves, not only would the number of magical items increase, but the number of dark treasures would rise as well. In order to enhance their abilities and get ahead of the others, one had to have a sufficiently high level of Dark Perception attributes.

This was a consensus later in the game. However, except for characters like witches or blind prophets, most ordinary people had zero Dark Perception. Therefore it was crucial to have equipment that increased Dark Perception attributes.

Even if he did not get this bracelet today, Brendel would still go and collect similar gears as a preparation for the future. If Aouine is to survive in the future, its enemies are going to be more than just those northern n.o.bles.

But he never thought that Maynild would give him this surprise.

“Do you recognize this bracelet?” Maynild asked sharply, staring at him.

“I’ve heard rumors about it,” Brendel answered, remembering that the bracelet was rumored to be made by the Dragon Crystal of Sky and Knowledge for the Council of the Watching Eye. But in the game, the Council of the Watching Eye had vanished long ago together with the destruction of the final stronghold ‘Babel’, so the real reason as to why the crystal would make such a bracelet for the Council of the Watching Eye remained unknown.

“I’m interested in this bracelet,” Brendel said.

“It is rightfully yours, Mr.Brendel,” Maynild replied.

“Thank you.”

Brendel immediately put on the bracelet, and the Glow Wave blended into the Crimson Red Blessings and the Bahamut’s grip armor like mercury, as if it had become a part of the set. But since most magical items had the ability to change shape,Maynild was not surprised.

As soon as he put on Glow Wave, he immediately felt a new force merge into his body. Then, a strange yet familiar feeling spread out from him in all directions, and the surroundings seemingly darkened slightly in the rain, then instantly clearing up.

At that moment, he suddenly felt the flow of magic between heaven and earth, and though it was hidden, it was everywhere. The storms of the outer seas contained a hint of magic too, and this magic was actually the purest form of power, or in other words – Experience Value.

It was just that no one was able to collect them.

Brendel glanced at the female knight Maynild beside him; A hints of magic also flowed through her body, but not obviously, converging in the muscles of her limbs and shoulders that bred explosive energy. This was the power of the upper reaches of Silver, though impressive among mortals it was still too scarce.

“Ms. Maynild, can you teach me?”

The female knight raised her head, understanding right away that he wanted to experiment with his new magical outfit. She nodded, and stepping back, she drew her long sword, “I’m sorry if I offend you.”

She thrust her sword at him.

In Bredel’s eys, he saw Maynild’s sword split into three and grew three red extensions. This was the effect produced by the ‘Deep a.n.a.lysis’ skill imparted to him by the Silver Elf. But he did not need the hint at all as he was familiar with Maynild’s sword art- Aouine’s Improved Battle Formation Sword Art.

Brendel naturally thought she had learned this from Freya, after all this sword art improved by the Sword Saint would be invaluable to someone who took it seriously, and he never thought of keeping it to himself when he pa.s.sed it on to Freya. Without thinking, he held out his left hand with the Bahamut’s grip and grabbed right onto Maynild’s incoming sword.

At that moment, it was as if the female knight sent the sword straight into his hands for him to grab, Maynild stiffened slightly, disoriented for a bit.

“Use your techniques, Miss Knight.” Brendel immediately gave a reminder, he was not here to practice sword art with Maynild. Maynild gritted her teeth. The sword jolted, and a streak of white light shot out from the blade.

At that moment, Brendel immediately sensed the convergence of magic within Maynild’s body. He instantly twisted his body aside and avoided the sword wind.

This was the power of Darkness Perception, exactly as it was in the game. Unlike the Silver Elf’s a.n.a.lysis, Darkness Perception could not judge the direction of an enemy’s attack but instead could sense the convergence of magic before the casting of all special skills; these two complimented each other perfectly, making them the best warning alarms in battle.

Brendel had finished experimenting, but Maynild eyes narrowed, and another strike headed for his shoulder.

Good. Brendel knew the female knight was serious this time. Clearly his act of grabbing her sword just now had embarra.s.sed her, and naturally, as the best student of the Royal Cavalry Academy, she would not accept defeat so easily.

They have a similar personality……

But Brendel was not afraid of the current Maynild as he could easily pulverize her not only in strength but also in terms of her sword art. Without even drawing his sword, he blocked with his left hand and with his right hand he grabbed the hand holding the sword.