Vorpal Rabbit and Fortress Uncle

Episode 227: Bad Friends and Bad Skills

When I return to Wade's White Deer Anne, everyone but me will be logged out and left alone in the garage.

Even in real time, it's very late and can't be helped.

"Wow, you really have a lot of money."

The shared storage at Shiraka-an, which Letty taught me just before I logged out, certainly had enough money to buy some skill data cartridges.

I can't hide my surprise at the size of the amount and the fact that I never realized it existed before.

"But I can't help but feel comfortable spending the money in an account that I don't have a penny on my own..."

The fact that I didn't know there was a shared account naturally meant that I didn't have a bit of involvement there.

There seems to be profit in selling the excess material items that I have increased with my Dismantling skills, but this is a matter of my feelings.

Well, let's see if we can get it on our own.

open the wiki page and search for the skill data cartridge.

The summarized page said that although the existence of the item itself had been indicated for a long time, it was only recently that the method of obtaining it was discovered.

It is also quite difficult and labor-intensive, so it seems that there is not as much circulation as the popularity.

"Perform the Assignment [Quad Beast Rapid] to get the Cartridge and get the White Skill Data Cartridge.”

Plus, use the Optimizer Key made with your Machine Making skills to turn it into an Optimized White Skill Data Cartridge.

Plus, by using a color stone that matches the skills you want to encapsulate, it becomes an "optimized (any color) skill data cartridge” that can finally be used. "

It's a three-step process that is likely to be a hassle because of the mix of combat and production elements.

This will certainly be worth half a million bits.

"... let's find out about [Four Beast Rapids] for now"

Since the hyperlink was carefully connected from the description, I will transition to the page summarizing the task.

According to it, the mission was to crush the four bosses as expected.

It seems that the four bosses live in the Fourth Zone, that is, in the Armoured Fish Falls, the Spirit Peaks of Snow Bears, the Horse Hills, and the Cliffs of Dragon Rings.

"Speaking of which, I don't know why you didn't take down any bosses other than the waterfall."

I know the name and appearance of the fourth zone has been implemented in the boulder over time, but the old armor helm has been defeated before.

"The equipment is new, so why don't you try it on a solo once?

Fortunately, the night is still long and there is plenty of time.

If it seems difficult, let's call Astra.

I think they'll say no because they're busy.

"At the same time, you can organize your skill structure. All right, if you say so, we'll be ready."

Honestly, if we don't thread the gold, the DAF system will be over soon.

But the worse it gets, the more gold melts than buying skill data cartridges.

Besides, that way of fighting is no fun at all.

"We have a way to attack and a way to heal. Well, you can handle it."

In the end, with such a light feeling, I quickly jumped out of the White Deer Anne.

"--So, you're losing."

"Yes...."

Ten minutes later, I was in Neva's workshop.

I challenged the Helm with my spear in one hand, and I lost lightly, and I came to rely on her as a result of my thinking about the cause of my defeat.

"I guess we're short on attack power. The skill is level 80 and the weapon is up to date."

Reflect on your own battle, not an excuse.

"It's fatal to have poor scaffolding and no combat skills. And there's not enough LP at all."

I understood the problem at once.

When I challenged him at the White Deer Anne, Lacto used the "Ice Floor", and all the avant-gardes used the "Combat Skills".

The "Ice Floor" creates a solid scaffold on the surface of the water, making combat easier, and the "Combat Mastery" reduces the LP cost of attacks, increases the attack power itself, and enhances various abilities required by the avant-garde.

Now I can't afford to spend enough time chanting art to recover my LP.

The helm is underwater, so there are no traps to install.

I didn't realize it because I was usually at peace behind me, but he seems to be a rather difficult boss to fight.

"As usual, you're not a professional fighter, so if Reggie loses, you can't help it.

"Well, if I don't have any answers, I'll give up. I'm halfway there."

Explain to Neva that she couldn't help but lay her hands on her hips and lower her shoulders.

If you get killed instantly without a clue, you can switch and honestly ask Letty to do it, but it's troublesome if you can fight it alone.

I just don't have enough decision hits, and I can't afford a little more LP.

It is desirable because you can see success slowly.

That's where Neva comes in.

"Yes, yes. Here's your order."

Neva spreads paper on the table and holds a pen.

I'll show her what I've been thinking right after the Helm killed me.

"... is that really what you're saying?

"I don't think there's anything I can do."

That surprises her and makes her face difficult.

But lately, I've also begun to realize that behind those emotions, there's a hidden curiosity.

This will transform her from a reliable producer into a good friend.

"In that case, make your legs look like this...."

"Prioritize mobility. Stability is something we can work on here."

"But the terrain..."

Talk in a dark workshop under a shaking orange flame.

Based on the draft I put forward, it will be pointed out from an engineer's point of view and further refined.

It's going to be a long night.

"Sorry."

"Sleep time is a trivial issue."

Neva brightens her eyes and runs her pen.

Speak to her, and the night goes by.

I logged out once for sleep and changed my days early in the morning.

I woke up in Neva's workshop when I logged in.

"Hey, did you sleep well?

"Whoa!? Look, Neva was already logged in."

When I was blurry, I suddenly heard a voice from directly beside me and turned my back.

Neva stood there with a bad smile on her face.

Maybe about an hour ago. The guy I packed yesterday finished the prototype for now. "

"It's as fast as ever."

Even though she was supposed to be playing as late as I am, I can't help but wonder if she still lives here when she logs in and finishes her work before me.

"But does this really work?

Neva raised her eyebrows and said anxiously.

"I'm going to make sure of that."

When she answered that, she was convinced.

They give me fresh items for trade.

"You don't have to explain how to use it... Maybe you know more about Ledge."

"Unless you're wearing a hidden feature."

……

"Just tell me."

Grab her shoulders and turn her around.

Nod with a single explanation, including features I didn't ask for.

"By the way, do you have a name for this?

I looked at what was on the table and asked.

There were three main types of them.

One is just a camp set that looks mediocre.

The second is a thick, long, fine iron pile.

And the third is a large black metal iron sphere that is as large as a balance ball.

All of this is what I needed for my plan, and I'm the cursor who bothered her until late at night.

"You can tell me the name I gave you, but you're the one using it. You should put it on."

"... I see. Does that make sense?"

I nodded to Neva, saying Sarasara.

"Let's try it for now, and I'll put it on if there's anything that fits."

"Yeah, I'm looking forward to it."

Return the three items to the inventory and thank Neva again.

So I turned to Armored Fish Falls to fulfill my revenge yesterday.