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Chapter 155 Homesteading in a fantasy world
🕑 Added 2023-01-27 20:40:35 +0000 UTCI was sitting cross-legged in the middle of the tent. After a few more delves I had finally reached the max level on every class, and it was finally time to see what upgrades I can get. Those levels were hard fought and once we even had to use the spear method again.
Of course, the three assassins that have tried to kill me have been annoying as well but thankfully my sharp senses have allowed me to kill two while one of them did escape.
Although we are supposed to go to the dungeon again tomorrow, I do not think that that will happen. I felt something different with Luana after the final delve and I think she will rank up although I’m not completely certain. If that happens, we will not be able to clear the dungeon. While we might still be delving, I don’t even think we could reach the three-boss room.
This means that they really won't need me anymore and honestly, I want to go home. I have the itch to do some farm work and that level 19 in farming has been annoying me for a long time now. Also, every day gets closer to when it will be too late to plant and I would hate if I wouldn’t be able to plant my own land.
I will need to spend all my money or figure out if I can deposit it in a bank or something because bringing almost 400,000 gold worth of cores would not be something I could do fast. It would mean a carriage and animals to pull it and that would mean weeks before I can get home.
I pulled up my notifications so I could finally start going through them all. Hopefully, I will be able to get legendary classes but if not then I will need to specialize.
Homesteader reaches level 40(max)
strength +12
dexterity +12
vitality +12
endurance +6
empathy +6
intelligence +6
free points gained +40
perk is gained skill basic homemaking, ability mana interaction.
max level reached choose a specialisation (specialisation locks class upgraded)
It was nice to see that the last level has a triple amount of stats. The 40 free stat points were amazing but the perk was a bit weird. A skill called basic homemaking was kind of weird and the ability as well. Mana interaction what does that mean? Those will need some testing.
Heroic soldier reaches level 40(max)
strength +15
dexterity +18
vitality +12
constitution +12
presence +6
free points gained +30
perk is gained ability hold the line.
max level reached choose a specialisation (specialisation locks class upgraded)
Less free points, interesting and I did only gain one ability hold the line. This ability seemed to be a good one but testing this one might be difficult if it requires mass combat.
True archer reaches level 40(max)
strength +15
dexterity +15
vitality +9
perception +12
free points gained +30
perk is gained ability energy paths.
max level reached choose a specialisation (specialisation locks class upgraded)
Again, with the 30 free points so perhaps the homesteader class was a bit stronger but the ability seems interesting and I already have an idea of what it could do. Every item that you can use your abilities on has energy paths but inside the material, there are imperfections like stones in the river. The energy moves around it similarly, and it will limit how fast and how much power you can channel through an item.
An interesting thing I found is that runs work the same way so putting too many of them on an item will actually make it worse. But if I could change or clear those paths any of my crafted weapons would be a lot more powerful.
Trait’s gained
dexterity reaches 640 new trait gained: ever quicker
vitality reaches 640 new trait gained: life’s vitality
energy storage reaches 320 new trait gained: life giving energy
perception reaches 160 new trait gained: illusion sight
constitution reaches 160 new trait gained: sharmar’s organ
presence reaches 80 new trait gained: baron
With so many stat points I have gained so many new traits and of course, all the free points went into energy storage. Most of the traits needed meditation to figure out what they did but I wasn’t willing to do that when I could be attacked. The most puzzling one for me was the presence trait baron. Was I now a noble of some sort? My lack of knowledge is starting to really piss me off.
But I pushed those thoughts aside and looked at what my class choices are. There only seemed to be one upgrade path but I was glad that there was one. It seems that too often in this world you wouldn’t even be offered any.
That would mean it would be the end of your advancement you wouldn’t be able to get any stronger with levels and the only consolation prize was that you could specialize in that class which gave you incredible powers but still, you would be stuck.
First homesteader: You are the inspiration and the shepherd, the first to guide the others. This class lifts all restrictions on every skill used in homesteading. Owners land is upgraded to lands authority. This class unlocks wisdom stat. Trait gained lands synergy. Ability gained permanent structure, and judge character. This class gives chance to upgrade a skill or ability into a more specialized one.
This was the first time that I saw some sort of flavour text and it was an interesting one. I thought might be the first with this class, but this confirmed it. Owners lands upgrading is interesting and something I wasn’t expecting.
Wisdoms was nice to get. It was interesting that land synergy was a trait and I wondered what it might represent. An ability called permanent structure could mean a lot of things, but judge character was quite clear in its meaning and I was glad to have it. I picked it up and saw how my old class was replaced by the new one.
Level up first homesteader
First homesteader now level 1
strength +12
dexterity +12
vitality +12
endurance +8
empathy +8
intelligence +8
wisdom +8
So, I was back to level one and now my level cap would be 80 and that was a lot of stats but I also felt I would need a lot more experience to level the class. A good thing was that I didn’t just need to kill to get this class to level up. I looked at the next one.
Heroic commander: This class lifts all restrictions on master fighting skills, master army skills, master armour skills and master leadership skills. This class gives the trait battle spirit and the ability lead by example. This class gives chance to upgrade a skill or ability into a more specialized one.
No flavour text for this one but I now know that advanced, expert and now master are the tiers for skills. I am really behind in the skill department I didn’t even have one skill past the advanced tier. Trait battle spirit might be a good one, but it also sounds like it could be a problematic one. The ability lead by example sounds like a good one and something I wholly agree with.
Level up heroic commander
Heroic commander now level 1
strength +15
dexterity +9
vitality +12
constitution +12
presence +6
Renowned true archer: This class lifts all restrictions on every master skill used in fighting or making a bow. This class gives trait haunting step and ability makers mark. This class gives chance to upgrade a skill or ability into a more specialized one.
Interesting that this upgrade is called renowned because technically it’s a legendary class. The trait that I gained is disturbing and hopefully something that will be helpful instead of a hindrance. The ability makers mark was something I wanted to test out immediately.
Level up renowned true archer
Renowned true archer now level 1
strength +15
dexterity +15
vitality +9
perception +12
I was glad to see so many stat points with this class as well but I quickly pulled out one of my gold rank bows or perhaps first rank bow would be a more proper terminology. I looked at the maker's mark I had made and was glad to see that it was now more solid somehow and it did seem to give some bonus to the bow but further testing would be needed.
I did that to all the first-rank bows. Hopefully, now I will get more money when I sell them. I pulled up my stats and a smile came to my face at how much they have grown
I got up and prepared everything for my trip to the market. While I was used to wearing armour but I was starting to get annoyed that I wasn't able to take it off but it had saved my life when the first assassin came.
I looked towards my bed and the repaired part of the tent which was slashed by the assassin trying to kill me. It was a weak attempt and just my steel armour was already good enough to protect me. I did love the look on his face when he tried to run but then saw that I had gripped his arm and wasn't letting him go.
I could still feel the assassin that escaped. He has tried to get close again, but I think he can sense when I have noticed that he is here. Everything ready I got out of the tent and notified the guards that I will be going to the market square. They didn’t like that but there was nothing they could do. I was glad that the weasel wasn’t around. I was thoroughly annoyed with that person.
He was supposed to be my contact and get me anything I wanted within reason but it was pathetic how much he wanted me to join their company. Even worse than that he wanted everyone to think that I was a part of their company.
I had to talk with Tom and after that, I have barely seen him which was good. The weasel tried to give me a decent cloak that I did like but it had the company markings all over it. If I were to wear it I would advertise that I was a part of their company and that was the final straw.
I looked at the card in my hands that could display how many monster cores I had. It was something similar to a bank card and once again I was impressed by the magical technology of this world. What I did learn was that they were extremely expensive. One of the biggest companies that produced different magic tech items has set up a stall and I was going to see what they have for sale.
I had just gotten out of the company’s area in the camp when trouble sense notified me that someone was attacking. I could hear the air moving at my 7 o’clock and I quickly rushed towards it. I was able to surprise the assassin that was hunting me. I grabbed his hands which both held a dagger. “I finally got you. I knew that not thinking about my surroundings would finally make you act.” He did try to get away, but I was a lot stronger than him.
I could see the fear in his eyes, but I didn’t hesitate. I gave him a headbutt which made him drop his daggers and I had to hold him up otherwise he would have dropped to the ground. I pulled my own dagger and cut his throat. There were already guards running towards here and after a quick explanation, I was let go and started to walk towards the market again.
I had to curse myself. I should have just stabbed him in the neck not cut him open now I had blood all over me. But that reminded me how some of the raid party members used some items to clean themselves up and after I asked them about it they told me that there is a person here that’s selling those kinds of items.
So, when I made it to the market square I looked around and started to head towards the stall that they described. I did get some looks over my bloody appearance, but they were just looks of curiosity and nothing else.
Still every time someone looked at me my hand twitched. The constant fighting had put me on edge and I could feel myself being in a battle mindset ready for anything. My fighting had improved a lot and I felt like I was back on the battlefield constantly aware of my surroundings and ready for anything. I was displeased that I already had to spend 13,000 gold for a cleaning item but it was supposed to last for over 50 years so I suppose it should be a good deal.
I was glad that I was able to haggle it down, but I also didn’t get a negotiation skill level for it or any other skills. Hopefully, I might be able to get a new skill after my shopping trip. After using the item, I felt a lot better.
While I could use my energy to burn off sweet so I wouldn’t stink I was still dirty but now I was clean again like I had just showered. It was amazing. I was surprised at how much energy was needed but I had so much that it didn't really matter.
I could have just gone to the stall that had the best magic tech around, but I took my time and started to familiarize myself with the prices and the different kinds of items there were for sale. About two hours later I saw some people approaching while constantly looking at me which was different. Then the person spoke. “Well, if it isn’t the peasant. Did you get some money from your owners and now think you are anything more than a peasant? When we last met, I should have properly put you in your place.”
I was confused. “Have we met? I don’t remember you.” He did seem somewhat familiar but I just couldn’t remember who he was. I did like how his face started to go red and when he started to speak I wanted to take a few steps back because spit flew all over.
“How dare you. You were the insolent person that didn't get out of our way, so our horses almost trampled you. You were lucky that I was able to stop and spear your worthless life.” he continued but now I remembered. He was that idiot. I had completely forgotten about that situation.
“Can you stop speaking and spitting at the same time I don’t know what diseases you might carry and honestly, I had completely forgotten about you. I don’t use my brain to remember insignificant incidents, so please leave me alone.” I spoke interrupting his yelling. I noticed that everyone around us had gone silent and were either enjoying the show or looking worried.
“You you you can't speak to me like that apologize now and.” he tried to put his hand on my shoulder and push me down. I acted on instinct my right hand went behind the man and I pulled him closer while my other arm closed around his head. I didn’t do it fast I didn’t need to.
I could see his eyes widen in fear but soon his face was pressed against my armour. I didn’t stop my crushing and soon cracks were heard and then he went limp just before I could stop his head split open and squirted brain and blood all over.
I looked up and saw that the nobles that were with him had backed up with looks of horror and fear but soon those looks were replaced by cruel smiles as they started to call for the guards. I looked over myself and was disappointed that I was once again covered in a mess.
I pushed the body further away from myself and used the cleaning item again. “This is so useful,” I said in a cheerful tone with a big smile on my face. Annoying sounds stopped and I looked up to see the nobles once again silent.
The guards were already here but before the nobles could explain anymore, I stated. “The person tried to poison or attack me. His hand was just a few inches away from my neck, so he got what he deserved.” There was a moment of silence as people were dumbfounded by my statement, but the guards could only accept my explanation.
When the nobles saw that the guards were going to let this go one of them spoke up quite loudly. “I don’t care if this could have been self-defence, it wasn’t he was just showing that peasant his place but none of that matters by the laws of the queen any noble killed means execution and he still needs to follow the laws he is a part of the Thorn Rose Company.” The noble said in a self-righteous tone.
I talked over him. “I am not a part of the Thorn Rose Company and I do not live within the Queen's land. Your laws do not apply to me, and it was self-defence so shut the fuck up.” I said in a menacing tone.
The guards acted quickly and soon there was no trace of the dead noble in the market square. I was let go with the warning to not do this again, but we all know that they didn’t have the authority to even give that warning. I could see the noble storming off probably demanding some sort of action be taken but I read the rules it’s their fault that they are stupid. But now that that's over back to shopping.
Comments
Ryan forrest
Very good chapter thank you
Tiresome
No Loli mage gf yet. This was an awesome long chapter! Curious about what wisdom does, perhaps he should've stat dumped it instead of energy storage?
