Chapter 61: A Spy’s Invitation "Lord Schrodinger, thank you for your assistance," Drasta said when she saw Xin. "As promised, you can choose any reward you like from my collection of rare treasures."
Xin chose Tier 4 without another thought. It was the greatest reward from all the choices.
[ACQUIRED!
● Staff of Frost x1 (Staff, Very Rare, Requires Attunement)
The Staff of Frost is a rare magical staff that requires Attunement to use its powers. It exudes an icy aura, giving it a mysterious and powerful feel.
With this staff, the wielder gains 50% resistance to cold, protecting them from icy environments and spells.
Equipping the staff grants access to the powerful tier 5 spell, [Frost Wave], without using up any tier slots.
However, if you unequip the staff, you lose access to this spell.
[Frost Wave] is a Tier-5 potent spell of elemental ice magic. When cast, it sends forth a freezing cold wave in a cone shape, covering a considerable distance.
Everything caught in its path gets frozen, and enemies suffer severe cold damage upon impact. The chilling effect can also slow down or immobilize foes, leaving them vulnerable to follow-up attacks.
Moreover, [Frost Wave] can extinguish flames and temporarily freeze bodies of water, creating icy obstacles or platforms for strategic advantage.
NOTE: Only Mage-related classes can use this staff.
● Ring of Water Elemental Command x1 (Ring, Wondrous Item, Rare)
The Ring of Water Elemental Command is a rare and wondrous item imbued with the essence of water. Its intricate design resembles ocean waves, adorned with a sparkling sapphire gem at its center.
When you wear this ring, it shimmers with ever-changing water-like colors, creating a mesmerizing effect.
This magical ring grants you the power to control water. You can effortlessly breathe underwater and move gracefully and swiftly through the water.
With a simple thought, the ring lets you summon and control water, creating powerful streams, calling forth water-based creatures, and even summoning fierce water elementals to fight by your side.
The power of the ring could be used once a day.
The ring’s power scales with your level
● Dragon Scale Mail x1 (Armor, Wondrous Item, Very Rare, Requires Attunement)
Dragon Scale Mail is an incredibly rare and sought-after armor made from the tough scales of a powerful dragon turtle. The scales shimmer with a mesmerizing array of colors, reflecting light like precious gems.
This expertly crafted armor offers excellent protection without sacrificing agility, allowing the wearer to move with remarkable flexibility.
The scales carry a faint hint of the dragon turtle’s essence, granting the wearer enhanced resistance against water-based attacks and spells.
Creating Dragon Scale Mail requires extraordinary craftsmanship and bravery, as obtaining the dragon turtle scales is a challenging task.
Adventurers, warriors, and heroes seek this legendary armor not only for its exceptional protection but also for the prestige and power it brings.
NOTE: Only non-mage-related classes can wear this armor, and those fortunate enough to don it become feared and respected forces on the battlefield.
Stats:
· Dexterity +50
· Constitution +100
· Resistance to water-based spells increased to 50%]
Xin was overjoyed with the three very rare items he received as rewards for completing the difficult quest. The experience points he gained from the quest also boosted his level to 25, a significant milestone.
The Staff of Frost intrigued Xin, especially since his class was somewhat a mage.
Equipping it granted him the powerful spell [Frost Wave], and the fact that it didn’t require a tier slot was a great advantage.
The staff was also upgradeable, just like his [Water Cannon], so Xin could enhance it and add features with the right materials.
Even though the staff only added +50 INT compared to his [Water Cannon]’s +100 INT, Xin decided to keep it, as he sensed it could be useful in the future.
Sadly, the Dragon Scale Mail couldn’t be equipped by mages like him, so he made the wise choice to auction it.
Xin knew that armor, weapons, and accessories fetched high prices in the Auction, and he could use the funds for other valuable items.
With his preparations complete, Xin inquired around the town for quests related to Illyath. Stuck on Newbie Island while waiting for the Auction to conclude, Xin decided to make the most of his time by taking on some quests.
He didn’t forget to visit Illyath either, allowing her to study the rare items he had acquired, just as she wanted.
He chose to receive an EXP reward instead of a blessing since Xin didn’t need a blessing at the moment.
Blessings mainly provided temporary stat boosts or protection against status effects for a limited time.
Once he finished his tasks, Xin roamed around the town, and that’s when he encountered the following information on a notice board.
[Sir Ezra of Fleetenhill is on the lookout for skilled and honorable adventurers to join him on an exciting expedition to Emerald Cove. There, we’ll partake in some delightful beachcombing along a shore renowned for its rewarding treasures.
Join him at the Coconü Tavern, beneath the Floating Market.]
Sir Ezra had been in Seagull’s Nest all along, but for some reason, he didn’t have any quests for Xin when they first spoke.
Xin discovered that Sir Ezra, who claimed to be a nobleman from an unknown kingdom, had somehow convinced many in the town of his identity.
However, he was wary of meeting the town’s leaders, Glesga and Drasta, fearing that his true identity would be exposed.
Since Xin’s [Relationship Level] with Ezra was already MAX, granting him access to the spy’s real information.
It turned out that Ezra was actually a Reef Raider spy, infiltrating the town to gather valuable information. He saw players as walking treasure hoards, seeking to exploit them for the benefit of the Reef Raiders.