10,000x Reward Multiplier: Hell-level Kingdom Building-Chapter 37: [0] Using Monster Cores
The weapons were much cheaper than he expected, but it was understandable, as all the weapons available were common-grade and they were just basic weapons like swords, knives, bows and arrows, spears, battleaxes, and other basic weapons.
There was only one uncommon-grade weapon in the list, and it was a magic staff that cost 100 shop coins.
Curious about its effect, he clicked (read more).
[ Magic Staff - Uncommon
Accelerates spell casting rate by 25% and reduces spell mana consumption by 20%
Durability: 100/100 ]
After reading the description, he could finally understand why it was costly.
He had also checked the description for the basic weapons, but they had no special effects whatsoever, and their durability was less than half of that of the magic staff.
But Floki was not dismayed, as these weapons were far better than the makeshift weapons their village could afford.
He did not purchase any weapon yet. He did not have any use for them at the moment.
He went to the miscellaneous section.
There were so many random items that did not fit into the [Weapon ⚔️] and [Skills 📜] categories.
For example, there were healing potions, strength-boosting potions, bandages, shovels, rakes, and other random items.
This section caught his interest the most because of its diversity and the fact that it had close to one hundred items available.
When he scrolled to the end, he even saw items like an empty glass bottle and a basic storage pouch.
The basic storage pouch was just a leather bag with no special effect, and it cost just 3 shop coins, while the glass bottle cost just 1 shop coin.
After he was done going through them, he went back to the skill section, as there was a skill that had already caught his interest earlier.
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Slow Meditation (E-rank)
Grants a slight boost in absorption speed of mana and attributes from the atmosphere and absorbable items, such as monster cores and mana crystals, when in a calm, meditative position.
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[ Do you want to purchase this skill for 50 shop coins? ]
"Yes."
[ 100 Skill Points has been deducted and converted to 50 shop coins to complete the purchase. ]
[ Remaining skill points: 380 ]
[ Skill: Slow Meditation (E-rank) has been obtained and sent to inventory ]
[ Would you like to learn this skill instantly? Cost 10 Skill points and takes only 1 minute of slight discomfort. ]
"Instantly learn it."
Time was not on his side to be adventurous, so he chose the faster route.
Following a short moment of slight ache, the skill was imprinted in his head, and just like with the trap setting technique, he felt a rush of knowledge detailing the skill.
[ You’ve learnt skill: Slow Meditation (E-rank) ]
Floki smiled.
Now it was time to upgrade the skill.
But he was stunned to see that the cost to upgrade it to D-rank was 150 instead of 100, like his authority and martial arts skills.
[ Different skills have different quality regardless of rank. A D-rank Martial Arts would naturally cost less than a D-rank meditation skill ]
’Understandable. Alright then, upgrade Slow Meditation for me.’
[ 150 skill points has been deducted... Upgrading skill ]
[ Remaining skill points: 180 ]
[ Upgrade complete. ]
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Steady Meditation (D-rank)
• Increases absorption speed of mana and attributes from the atmosphere and absorbable items at a stable rate while meditating.
• Improves efficiency, reducing energy loss during absorption.
• Allows limited absorption even in slightly distracting environments, though efficiency is reduced.
Upgrade Requirement: 300 Skill Points
Do you want to Upgrade Skill: Y/N
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The amount required for the next upgrade was more than the amount he currently had in his possession. But he was not completely dismayed.
He brought out one of the monster cores in his inventory, held it in his hands, shut his eyes, and began to meditate.
The skill not only helped with absorption rate but also helped the user easily enter a calm, meditative state, almost automatically.
In his new meditative state, he was able to ignore the laughter of the night laugher, which grew louder by the minute.
[ Steady Meditation is active. Absorption rate has increased. ]
[ You’ve begun absorbing intelligence. Rate: 1 intelligence per 15 minutes ]
[ You’ve begun absorbing strength. Rate: 1 strength per 25 minutes ]
[ You’ve begun absorbing dexterity. Rate: 1 dexterity per 30 minutes ]
Those notifications flashed before his eyes, but he was too engrossed in meditation and ignored them.
After fifteen minutes,
[ You’ve absorbed +1 intelligence ]
[ Total intelligence absorbed in current session: 1 ]
After another ten minutes,
[ You’ve absorbed +1 strength ]
[ Total strength absorbed in current session: 1 ]
Another five minutes later,
[ You’ve absorbed +1 dexterity ]
[ Total dexterity absorbed in current session: 1 ]
Time flew by quickly.
Floki remained in a meditative state and simply ignored everything else happening around him.
Because of the night laugher, everyone was locked in their rooms, and none came to disturb him, giving him enough time to do what he had to do.
Morning finally arrived.
At the sound of the first cock crow, the laughter halted, and a serene atmosphere spread across the village, washing away the eeriness the night laugher had brought upon it the previous night.
[ You’ve absorbed +1 intelligence ]
[ Total intelligence absorbed in current session: 20 ]
...
[ You’ve absorbed +1 strength ]
[ Total strength absorbed in current session: 12 ]
...
[ You’ve absorbed +1 dexterity ]
[ Total dexterity absorbed in current session: 10 ]
[ You’ve depleted monster core ]
The final notification was followed by a blaring DING sound, which caused him to arise immediately.
There were dozens of notifications floating in front of him, and he took his time to read them one by one.
He was elated by the amount of attributes and mana he had absorbed in just one night and from just one monster core.
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CHARACTER STATUS
[Name: Floki Ironside]
[Title: Goblin Slayer (lvl 1/3)]
[Role: Lord | Territory: Ironside village (E)]
[Power Rank: Silver]
[Power: 20(7.0%)]
[EXP: 17350 ]
[Health: 1100/1100] [Mana: 130/130]
[Special Talent: Infinite Reward Multiplier ]
[Talent: None | Affinity: None]
[Path: Undecided]
[ATTRIBUTES]
[Strength 132+(12)] [Agility 120]
[Intelligence 130(+20)] [Vitality 110]
[Dexterity 120(+10)] [Defense 110]
[Stamina 115/115] [Luck 2%]
[Free Points: 65]
[SKILLS 3/5]
[Advanced Martial Arts (E)] [Elite Authority (D)] [Steady Meditation (D)]
[SPECIAL SKILL:1]
[Quest Provider (E)]
[Skill Points: 180]
[TECHNIQUES]
[Trap Setter (Bronze)]
[INVENTORY 4/10]
[SHOP]
[QUESTS (2(????)]
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His new stats looked more progressive than when he checked earlier.
Floki enjoyed the new growth, but he knew this was not enough to deal with the current crisis in his village.
But he had sworn to himself not to get a single rest until he had dealt with every single one of them.
After all, he now had less than a year remaining to complete his impossible mission.
Resting naturally was not an opportunity he could afford to enjoy.
