Chapter 51: Chapter 51: Shooting Practice
"Congratulations Captain, you’ve successfully learned the magic stone [Stacked Energy Bullet]."
"One magic stone consumed, gained extraordinary ability [Stacked Energy Bullet] lv.1."
[Stacked Energy Bullet lv.1]
Basic Effect: Increases bullet damage, value calculated as 1X Lord Ability Level.
Amplification Effect 1: After the Lord releases a bullet, gains a stacking effect layer. Each layer increases skill damage by 0.1 times attack.
Amplification Effect 2: When the stacking effect reaches 10 layers, a special effect attack can be released, subsequently reverting the layers back to 1.
Special Effect (lv.1 effect): Destruction, can destroy enemy ship components.
The magic stone was consumed, and within Fang Yu’s panel, there was an addition of an extraordinary ability.
Stacked Energy Bullet!
No wonder it was worth spending four hundred and fifty thousand in the black market cargo ship to purchase this extraordinary ability.
It’s definitely different from the magic stone abilities only costing over ten thousand.
Worth every penny.
The shield extraordinary ability only offers simple protection.
Although it underwent changes at level 5, it lacks the stacked energy bullet’s additional amplification effects beyond basic abilities.
Fang Yu calculated that at level one of stacked energy bullet, stacking to full layers enables him to unleash over 10 points of power level.
points... may sound underwhelming, but don’t forget about the firearm bullet’s own energy level damage.
This is another reason why Fang Yu chose this extraordinary ability.
Equipment!
This extraordinary ability is bolstered by firearm equipment.
The initial energy level of a pistol is roughly 3 points.
A rifle is approximately 5—8.
A sniper rifle might go from 10—20.
And alchemy, enchantment, etc., can equally enhance a firearm’s energy level.
Which means, with subsequent use of this extraordinary ability, one can invest to make the ability stronger.
For instance, with a sniper rifle, combined with extraordinary energy level, it potentially bursts out 20—30 of energy level with a single shot.
It’s something that other extraordinary abilities lack.
It’s almost considered the ceiling for sub-level 10 captains.
Oh... As for the Hunter’s Blood Grenade, that’s another matter.
On one hand, the Hunter’s panel sacrifices crew cohesion ability, transforming into extraordinary ability, ensuring its power surpasses ordinary extraordinary abilities.
On the other, its side effects are significant, allowing only one throw at a time, with short attack range...
Moreover...
[Stacked Energy Bullet] can be upgraded!
At this moment, Fang Yu gazes at the 4 Lord Points on his panel with a chuckle.
Lord Points are used to enhance oneself, adding only one point per level, with limitations.
But when investing in crew and skills, as long as the Lord Points are sufficient, investments are limitless.
Many captains often face hesitation and indecision, temporarily holding off points is also normal.
Fang Yu chose not to invest in crew to avoid workers discovering abnormalities with his Lord Points, easing the transition.
But with skills, there are no such worries.
"Stacked Energy Bullet, 4 Lord Points, upgrade!"
As Fang Yu speaks in his mind, the numbers on the panel change rapidly.
[Stacked Energy Bullet lv.1→5]
Basic Effect: Increases bullet damage, value as 1→2→3→5→7X Lord Ability Level.
Each layer effect increases by 0.1→0.5 times X Lord Ability Level.
Layer limit increased to 14 layers.
special effect attacks after 10 layers.
Gazing at the panel where bullet damage increased to 7 times Lord Ability Level, Fang Yu takes a deep breath.
Now I...
Really strong!
Even without stacking layers, this attack set combined with the gun’s inherent power can yield a 40+ energy level effect.
Additionally, there’s the 15% damage boost provided by Du Ran.
Hiss...
Truly. One shot, one little opponent!
...
Finally possessing his own offensive extraordinary ability, Fang Yu did not slack off due to this.
He began serious... practice!
Shooting practice!
There was a day’s journey left to Sea Ore Island, so Fang Yu simply crafted a target, placed it at the ship’s bow, while standing at the stern to practice shooting.
Though Luo Kuan was bound to Fang Yu and transformed into an elite crew member, enhancing Fang Yu’s firearm proficiency and accuracy.
Fang Yu wasn’t satisfied with the proficiency and accuracy Luo Kuan provided.
Or rather, Fang Yu wanted to train an ability truly his own, independent of crew assistance.
In case one day, under extreme conditions, the crew may all depart from him, having such terrifying and powerful extraordinary ability but lacking precision would be comical.
Thus Fang Yu must train!
Serious training!
He picked up the remote rifle, aimed at the bow’s target, concentrated, adjusting his breathing.
With Luo Kuan’s talent granting him insight into basic usage and training methods.
Having a foundation makes it easier to improve.
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
Shot after shot, he wasn’t using extraordinary abilities, just the most primal firearms and bullets.
On one hand, the target cannot withstand, breaking instantly.
On the other, extraordinary abilities exhaust much physical and mental energy. Some people using extraordinary abilities for hours suddenly collapse, sleeping for a day or two to gradually recover.
During practice, extraordinary power’s use isn’t necessary.
"Whew..."
After an hour of training, Fang Yu sets down the remote rifle and takes a slight breath.
Rest a while.
From an hour of training, Fang Yu wasn’t too pleased with the outcome.
Out of ten shots fired, three hit the bullseye, the others failed to perfectly strike the center.
Among these ten shots, factor in that 10% accuracy.
Fang Yu’s real skill might only allow two accurate hits to the bullseye.
Fang Yu took a deep breath, sensing a long journey ahead.
However no rush, no one emerges flawless initially.
Three bulls’ eyes hit, despite sea breeziness, is actually quite good.
There’s plenty of time for practice!
...
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Shot after shot, aside from typical joyous sounds, aboard the sea vessel was now accompanied by a stable and deep sound.
Fang Yu resembled a robot, practicing diligently.
Ordinarily carefree and indifferent, but at crucial moments, definitely rises to the occasion.
This is Fang Yu.
...
"What’s up with the captain? Ever since disembarking that black market cargo ship, he’s been possessed."
A few crew members nearby quietly peek out, noticing Fang Yu still diligently practicing, a bit perplexed.
In their impression, the captain was always easy-going.
Fishing, after a while, feeling tired, back to the captain’s cabin for a break.
On sunny afternoons, he’d even push out a deck chair, lounging on the deck slowly sipping wild blackberry juice from Qiyun Port.
Very laid-back, very carefree, mostly avoids work when possible, delegating tasks to crew liberally.
But today, Fang Yu seemed transformed, to the extreme, making everyone somewhat uneasy.
Seeing the captain suddenly so diligent... several crew members stroked their chins, grabbed their fishing rods, initiating today’s fishing.
Darn... initially planned to slack off.
But got swept up by the captain’s pace.