World: Final Fantasy 9
Quality: Blue
Level: 1
Note: Dropped by Sealion
“Alright, let’s open the green one first.” Alex opens the chest with anticipation.
You received 500 Fantasy Coins.
You received Steepled Hat
[Steepled Hat]
World: Final Fantasy 9
Quality: Green
Durability: 10/10
Effect 1: Increases STR by 1 (Flat boost, not increased by other skills)
Note: A suspicious-looking hat. If you like to stand out, this is the right kind of hat for you! It looks rather frail.
“This hat... it’s ridiculous-looking and fragile but actually gives a small strength boost. Ten durability means it’ll barely survive a few magical attacks at best. My [Visor of Pluto] is definitely in another league, but I could probably find a buyer for this in the Fantasy Realm. No stat requirements, so technically anyone can wear it to get an extra strength boost. Not bad! Funny thing, though, I remember it being a steal option from Black Waltz No. 2 and No. 3, not No. 1, which we just fought. Guess the system’s balancing out the increased difficulty by giving me better loot.”
Feeling lucky, Alex opens the next chest, his eyes gleaming with hope.
You received Frost Essence
You received Sealion’s Might
[Frost Essence]
World: Fantasy Realm / Final Fantasy 9
Quality: Green
Effect: Instantly increases your frost resistance by 30% for 1 minute but causes 10 HP frost damage over the same period, along with a “chill” debuff. Also cures fire-related ailments.
Note: This is a frost essence, not intended for consumption. This item can be found in many worlds and is used in various crafting recipes.
[Sealion's Might]
World: Final Fantasy 9
Quality: Deep Blue
Type: Ring
Required Stats: MNA - 7, SPR - 9
Required Skills: Basic Meditation lvl 1, Basic Mana Control 1
Effect 1: Increases Max MP by 30 (Flat boost, not increased by skills)
Effect 2: Minor Frost Aptitude - Increases Frost Resistance and the Potency of all frost-related abilities by 10%
Note: The gemstone that was placed on Sealions chest returned to it’s initial blue color but has decreased in size and potency. Embedded on a small bone ring it looks slightly evil but still carries a powerful magical enchantment that empowers the wielder with it’s might if he has the mental and magical abilities to handle these powers.
Alex immediately loses any remaining drowsiness, fully realizing the significance of what he has obtained. This ring has high requirements, not only demanding an above-average MNA stat, since most people only have 1 point in it, as not everyone has the necessary arcane talent, but also a high SPR stat of 9, which Alex only reaches thanks to his Armor of Pluto. In addition, it requires the two foundational skills of MNA and SPR, each at level 1 rather than the initial level 0.
Naturally, these high requirements make the ring unusable for nearly everyone who doesn’t focus on magic, which Alex estimates to be around 95-99% of tutorial players, yet it brings amazing effects in return. It boosts Alex’s MP by 30 points, essentially adding the equivalent of 3 points in MNA. Moreover, the ring grants the effect Minor Frost Aptitude, increasing his Frost Resistance by 10% and making his frost spells 10% more effective. Since Alex is not a mage, the second effect might typically be useless, but thanks to his Genius Conjurer lvl 1 subskill, Arcane Medieval Armory, and his recently learned skill S
ealion’s Icewing Embrace lvl 0, this effect enhances his new skill’s properties, better duration, durability, damage, and frost resistance. This ring effectively raises the level of his skill by 1 without added mana cost! Furthermore, it scales with his level by enhancing the effect by 10%; at skill level 10, it would essentially add 2 full levels to this ability.Alex considers how much frost resistance he could reach at level 10, calculating it would surpass 100%, could that grant him not only frost resistance but frost absorption? He can’t wait to find out! Now, with this new item, not only can he cast his Conjuration skill twice in a single battle, but it’s also far more effective. This item suits Alex perfectly, and he predicts he’ll keep it for a long time if he survives this mission.
Alex decides to sleep without conjuring any grenades, feeling drained after the day's trials and calculating that they would disappear in just a few hours after waking up. “I’ll make a few after some rest,” he thinks, still holding onto his new ring, its beautiful blue gemstone gleaming exactly as it did on Sealion’s chest, though now smaller. He admires the ring one last time, then closes his eyes, a satisfied expression settling on his face. Today had been a turning point; he had not only learned a new ability and acquired a powerful ring but also gained valuable combat experience. As he drifts off, he feels a deep sense of accomplishment.
Alex Kerber:Lvl 1
HP: 130/130, MP: 110/110
STR: 7 (+1), AGI: 7 (+1), PHY: 7, SNS: 7 (+1), CHA: 7 (+5), MNA: 7, INT: 7 SPR: 7 (+5), LUK: 7
Available Stat Points: 1
Innate Skills: Genius Conjurer lvl 1, Statistical OCD lvl MAX
Free Skill Slots: 0/2, Free Basic Skill Slots: 0/8
Basic skills: Basic Close Combat Prowess lvl 1, Basic Footwork lvl 1, Basic Endurance lvl 1, Basic Long-Range Combat Prowess lvl 1, Basic Eloquence lvl 1, Basic Concentration lvl 1, Basic Meditation lvl 1, Basic Mana Control lvl 1
Passive Skills: Pistol Proficiency lvl 1, Alexandrian Royal Swordsmanship lvl 0
Active Skills: Annihilation Grenade lvl 1, Sealions Icewing Embrace lvl 0
Fantasy Coins: 3500 Soul Crystals: Small x2 Gil: 4000
Current Weapons: Mr. 5’s Revolver (Downgraded) (Deep Blue), Sword of Pluto (Deep Blue) Barbed Dagger (Light Green)
Current Equipment: Commander Shepard’s Dog Tag (Deep Blue), Sealion’s Might (Deep Blue), Shield of Pluto (Deep Blue), Armor of Pluto (Blue), Visor of Pluto (Blue), Cuisses of Pluto (Blue), Gauntlets of Pluto (Blue), Sabatons of Pluto (Blue)
Miscellaneous Items: Navalia Wolf Jerky x4 (Gray), Healing Potion x1 (White), Potion x4 (White), Ether (Light Green) Antidote x3 (White), Eye Drops x2 (White), Freshly baked Pumpkin bread x 2 (Gray), Various cards x57 (Mix) Jack’s Spare Silvery Mask (Light Green) Navalia Fur Armor (White), Navalia Fur Boots (White), Navalia Fur Gauntlets (White) Solid Marine Saber (Light Green), Plant Essence x3 (Green), Frost Essence (Green), Steepled Hat (Green)