Chapter 23 - 23. A Spark Of Idea From The Genius (1/2)
”Wow...thank you so much for your kind advice and information. I'd be going off now, thanks for the rewards and I'd be right back here if we need to chat, alright?” I clasped my hand to my chest and bowed before leaving the store.
I walked over to meet Bruce the bowsmith and gingerly paid for the automatic self reloading crossbow with unlimited bolts. Hahahaha. It got a stock like a rifle, the bow was made of composite even if it is not drawn back fully like a bow. Its speed would be between 160-190km/h.
Not bad for a crossbow that acted like a rifle with unlimited bolts. *Pchew Pchew Pchew* down goes one enemy. Hah hah hah. I soon received an announcement regards to the damage rating of +35 and have a socket where I could insert a gem to enhance it
I placed the crossbow in my 3rd quick slot and I'm finally satisfied. Now to return to the forest this time as a Ranger to unlock the Class. I should stay at the goblins place to let it respawn about 10 times so I would gain another round of EXP, credits and shields to sell.
I passed by NoOne's pathetic little camp and waved at him as I walked towards the goblin's camp. I wonder what else this NPC is waiting for... Giving out quests to more adventurers or something? So far I have not seen anyone carrying any weapons out here besides me. Soon I reached the goblin camp and unslung the crossbow from my back.
The same goblin grunts were at the main entrance and I shot a few times with the arrow and took down those 2 after shooting at least 4 Arrows at them. I hope to gain more EXP points in this way so I would level up as soon as possible. I went over and grabbed their spoils.
Soon I heard the similar announcement indicating that I had unlocked Ranger Class. I went in and shot another 4 more who emerged from within their camp, brandishing their long swords and spears along with their coveted shield with a drawing of a white skull in front of it. 2 more emerged from the sides and I shot them down too.
This crossbow is OP, it's self reloading with unlimited bolts and seems nothing could stop me right now. I waited for the 8 goblin grunts to respawn and waited for 10 times before I call it a day since the sun had dipped down over the mountain tops. I had attained EXP points +960, 80 goblin shields, and credits +960.
I was walking back to Northern Ingmery gate and was checking the interface and found that I had levelled up to another 10 more levels. There are another 100 points and I would allocate them when I get back to the Great Hall. It may sound like a great deal but I still have a long way to go. Its a max of 100k levels. The only thing that would help me to raise the levels would be by grinding.
”Haish... In this system, you win some you lose some. I could grind and it just affects my level up and allocation of points meant for combat. But the rest of the profession remains as it is. Maybe... If I could only discuss with Pointus and the head of infirmary to actually promote better health and living conditions.”
”Would it hurt to make a few bars of soap, body lotion and hair shampoo? Haisshh... I miss those 6 girls who would be able to adapt to anything. Hmm... Wait a minute. They mentioned about abandoned houses and also men going to war, there must be widows and orphans in Ingmery, right? ”
I thought to myself as I stopped near an old tree and was looking at the gates that lead to the Northern District. I think I could get someone to help out. Don't mind if I do...
I walked in, showed my identification and went to Bruce the Bowsmith and offloaded all the 80 goblins planked shields and received 4,800 credits. I looked at my wealth and was feeling wonderful since it had reached the 10k mark.
I walked through the gate that leads to the Central Ingmery and looked at the abandoned house near the Tavern. It doesn't look too shabby, maybe it needs a fresh coat of paint to make it lively. I saw a patrol guard and asked him, ”Excuse me, is there any law against us to take a look at the abandoned house? There's no occupant there, am I right?”
”No problem, it's had long been abandoned, there's another large house near the central marketplace. It's an ideal place there if you want to take up residency. You just need to go to the Great Hall, pay a small fee and then the house would be yours.” the patrol guard replied.
”Thank you for your kind service, I'd take a look at the abandoned house near the marketplace. By the way, when the men of Ingmery went to war and lost their lives, do their widows and children stayed behind here?”