Chapter 32 of 100
Chapter 32
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Chapter 4
Item Enhancement!
Winston.
After slaying the Frostbitten Orc Chieftain, I returned to Khan's forge and once again checked the item information.
<Frostbitten Orc Chieftain's Helmet>
Grade: Unique (Set)
Durability: 250/250 Defense: 130
*20% reduced chance to take critical damage.
*10% increased health.
*Has a certain chance to instill fear in the target.
*Frostbitten Orc Chieftain Set Effect
-Set of 3: +50 Strength, +80 Health
-Set of 5: +100 Strength, +200 Health, can transform into Frostbitten Orc Chieftain
*Frostbitten Orc Chieftain Transformation
-Can command Frostbitten Orcs
-Creates the skill 'Spinning Slash'
The Frostbitten Orc Chieftain can be described as the ruler of the northern snowfields. This helmet, which he often wore, is made from the skull of a snowfield ogre, giving it a grotesque appearance. The single horn protruding from the left side is particularly menacing. Wearing this helmet alone can make one a target of fear.
Usage Condition: Level 150 or higher. Strength 400 or higher.
Weight: 800
<Red Lightning Summoning Orb>
A bead imbued with the mystical powers of Frostbitten Orc Shamans.
Summons red lightning from the sky. This lightning temporarily enhances the attack power of the equipped weapon and grants it an electric attribute.
*It takes 1 minute to summon the lightning, and the summoner's health decreases by 10% after summoning.
Weight: 50
This is an incredible find.
Both items would undoubtedly skyrocket in price the moment they were listed on the auction site.
“Not to mention these Blessed Weapon Enhancement Stones and Blessed Armor Enhancement Stones…”
<Blessed Weapon Enhancement Stone>
A magic stone used to enhance weapons.
When enhancement is successful, the weapon's enhancement level increases by +1.
When enhancement fails, the weapon's enhancement level decreases by -1.
Weight: 20
<Blessed Armor Enhancement Stone>
A magic stone used to enhance armor.
When enhancement is successful, the armor's enhancement level increases by +1.
When enhancement fails, the armor's enhancement level decreases by -1.
Weight: 20
In Satisfy, all equipment items can be enhanced up to +10.
However, the price of enhancement stones is expensive, and the higher the enhancement level and item grade, the significantly lower the enhancement success rate.
Moreover, when enhancement is successful, the enhancement level only increases by +1, but when it fails, it decreases by -3, making it extremely difficult for ordinary players to obtain high-enhanced equipment.
However, in the case of Blessed Enhancement Stones, the enhancement level decreases by -1 instead of -3 when enhancement fails.
“This is really a game-changer… With regular enhancement stones, the enhancement level decreases by -3 when it fails, but with this, it only decreases by -1… The burden of failure would be much less.”
I had only just learned that Blessed Enhancement Stones existed.
‘But high-level players are probably already familiar with these Blessed Enhancement Stones, right?’
High-level players, especially those in the rankings, often have items enhanced to +6 or higher.
I had always been curious about their enhancement secrets, but now it was clear that these Blessed Enhancement Stones were the key.
“Should I try enhancing the Ideal Dagger?”
I ultimately failed to obtain 20 of Speed's scales, so I couldn't craft the hoodie. This meant I couldn't avoid fighting the monsters in Kesang Canyon.
‘Now my level is 85, but…’
Currently, in terms of stats alone, I am on par with late 100-level players. However, this is only in terms of stats. The variety of combat-related skills I possess is woefully insufficient, making the monsters in Kesang Canyon still a source of fear for me.
‘I only have four combat-related skills. Even though they are highly effective when used in combination and allowed me to easily deal with the Frostbitten Orcs, the monsters in the canyon are on a different level. I doubt I can handle them with just a four-skill combo.’
In such a situation, the only thing I can rely on is the power of items.
“Alright, let's enhance the Ideal Dagger.”
Among the traits of a Pagma's Descendant is 'Increased Item Enhancement Success Rate.'
While there is no detailed explanation of how much the success rate is increased, considering that Pagma's Descendant is a legendary class, the increase must be significant.
With my mind made up, I headed straight to the auction house and searched for weapon and armor enhancement stones.
‘The price of a single weapon or armor enhancement stone is 100 gold… The price of a single Blessed weapon or armor enhancement stone is 1,200 gold…!’
Blessed Enhancement Stones were 12 times more expensive than regular enhancement stones.
But didn't I obtain 5 Blessed Enhancement Stones from just one Frostbitten Orc Chieftain?
‘The value of 5 Blessed Enhancement Stones, converted to cash, is 720,000 won… Add to that the Unique Set Helmet, the Lightning Summoning Orb, and Speed's scales… How much money did I make from just one Frostbitten Orc Chieftain?’
When multiple players form a party for a raid, the value of dropped items must be evenly distributed among the party members, making it difficult to earn a lot of money unless you get an incredible drop.
However, since Froi and I conducted the raid alone and I kept all the dropped items, I made a significant amount of money.
I pride myself on being a conscienceless person, but with things this way, I felt a twinge of guilt.
‘Can I really keep all this money and not share anything with Froi?’
Froi sacrificed himself for the success of the raid. He used all his potions and flasks, and eventually died, losing experience points. If I don't share any items with him, I would be the worst kind of person.
“Haha… the worst kind of person… That sounds pretty ideal!”
Initially, Froi obtained the first Second Class thanks to me. The debt he owes me is immeasurable.
I don't need to do anything for him; rather, he should serve me.
In the end, I decided to keep all the items as planned.
I then bought 10 weapon enhancement stones and returned to Khan's forge.
Early morning.
Khan, who had just woken up, greeted me.
“Oh! Grid! Do you know how worried I've been about you? It's a relief to see you safe and sound!”
“Worry is part of my fate. The orcs were no match for me.”
Khan ignored my attempt to look cool and examined the loot I had laid out on the table.
“This helmet is truly grotesque. Made from an ogre's skull, I see? The appearance is quite repulsive, but the defense must be incredible. Hmm? What is this orb? It feels mysterious, but I can't tell what it is… Oh! Is this the rumored Speed's scales! How do you plan to use them to craft an item? I can't even guess! What? No, this is?”
Khan, who had been exclaiming in amazement, fixed his gaze on the Frostbitten Orc leather I had classified as junk. After some thought, he said:
“This elastic leather material is quite appealing. If used as the inner lining of armor, it would absorb all external impacts and perfectly protect the wearer.”
It seemed Khan had a good idea.
I handed him the Frostbitten Orc leather.
“I'll give it to you as a gift. In return, I want you to gift me the armor you craft using this leather.”
“…It seems I'm at a disadvantage here.”
“If you don't like it, there's nothing I can do. The Frostbitten Orc leather… It's a rare material that's hard to find in the market… When will I get another chance to use such precious materials to craft an item?”
“Did I say I didn't like it? Fine, fine! Give me the leather! I'll craft a splendid piece of armor for you!”
Having successfully offloaded the armor crafting to Khan, I took out the Ideal Dagger and the weapon enhancement stones.
I then attempted to enhance the Ideal Dagger.
[1 Weapon Enhancement Stone consumed.]
[Enhancement of the Ideal Dagger successful.]
<+1 Ideal Dagger>
Grade: Unique
Durability: 168/168 Attack Power: 254~277 Attack Speed: +11%
*Rare chance to instantly kill the target.
*+20 Agility.
*Skill 'Gale Slash' created.
*Skill 'Swift Movement' created.
This is a masterpiece crafted by a nameless blacksmith with great skill and potential but lacking in experience and reputation, in collaboration with the renowned blacksmith Khan.
The materials and methods used are not special, but the nameless blacksmith's skill and Khan's cooperation have truly created the Ideal Dagger.
Usage Condition: Level 180 or higher. Agility 450 or higher.
Advanced Dagger Mastery.
“Wow!”
The item's base stats increase by 5% with each +1 enhancement.
Thus, the Ideal Dagger's attack power, originally 242~264, increased to 254~277.
“The base attack power is so good, the increase is significant!”
I continued to enhance the item.
[1 Weapon Enhancement Stone consumed.]
[Enhancement of the +1 Ideal Dagger successful.]
[1 Weapon Enhancement Stone consumed.]
[Enhancement of the +2 Ideal Dagger successful.]
[1 Weapon Enhancement Stone consumed.]
[Enhancement of the +3 Ideal Dagger successful.]
[1 Weapon Enhancement Stone consumed.]
[Enhancement of the +4 Ideal Dagger successful.]
“Finally, I've reached this point…”
<+5 Ideal Dagger>
Grade: Unique
Durability: 168/168 Attack Power: 309~337 Attack Speed: +11%
*Rare chance to instantly kill the target.
*+20 Agility.
*Skill 'Gale Slash' created.
*Skill 'Swift Movement' created.
This is a masterpiece crafted by a nameless blacksmith with great skill and potential but lacking in experience and reputation, in collaboration with the renowned blacksmith Khan.
The materials and methods used are not special, but the nameless blacksmith's skill and Khan's cooperation have truly created the Ideal Dagger.
Usage Condition: Level 180 or higher. Agility 450 or higher.
Advanced Dagger Mastery.
Items are generally easier to enhance up to +5.
Thus, the price difference between a +5 item and a +0 item is not significant.
The problem starts at +6.
From +6 onwards, the enhancement success rate drops significantly, making it rare for regular players to have items enhanced to +6 or higher.
However, from +6 onwards, the base stats increase by 7% with each successful enhancement, and the item's appearance changes, making it worth the risk.
“Please… please succeed!”
Believing in the Pagma's Descendant trait that increases the enhancement success rate, I attempted to enhance the dagger to +6.
And!
[1 Weapon Enhancement Stone consumed.]
[Enhancement of the +5 Ideal Dagger failed.]
[The enhancement level of the +5 Ideal Dagger decreases by -3.]
“…Ah, forget it. This is really f*cking annoying…”
Despite being a legendary blacksmith, Pagma's Descendant!
I was once again disappointed by this sh*tty class.
“Isn't it supposed to increase the enhancement success rate? But it can't even reach +6?”
Losing my cool, I used the remaining 4 enhancement stones to attempt to enhance the Ideal Dagger again.
This time, I successfully enhanced it up to +5 without any failures, but…
[1 Weapon Enhancement Stone consumed.]
[Enhancement of the +5 Ideal Dagger failed.]
[The enhancement level of the +5 Ideal Dagger decreases by -3.]
“Damn it!”
The Ideal Dagger is a Unique-grade item.
I know that the higher the item grade, the lower the enhancement success rate.
But I am a Pagma's Descendant.
It's too harsh for a Pagma's Descendant to fail consecutive enhancements at +6!
“Damn… Damn!”
I spent 1,000 gold to buy 10 enhancement stones.
But the result of that 1,000 gold is just a +3 enhancement.
I can't afford to take a loss.
With a vengeful heart, I returned to the auction house and bought another 10 enhancement stones.
“If I fail at +6 again, I'll use the Blessed Enhancement Stones…”
The Blessed Enhancement Stones, which I had stored for future sales due to their high price, were too expensive to use directly.
Losing my cool, I prepared to use the Blessed Enhancement Stones and attempted to enhance the Ideal Dagger again.
And!
[1 Weapon Enhancement Stone consumed.]
[Enhancement of the +5 Ideal Dagger successful.]
“Wow…! Wow!!”
The moment the Ideal Dagger reached +6, a faint blue aura began to surround it.
I was moved.
“Beautiful…”
Items below +5 have no distinguishable features, making it impossible to tell if they are +0 or +5 just by looking.
However, from +6 onwards, the item's appearance changes, displaying the color that symbolizes its attribute.
“If people see this…”
I immediately ran to the town square and, like a movie poster hero, posed with the +6 Ideal Dagger in hand.
People began to look at me.
“Wow, look at that person's weapon! It's a +6 or higher weapon!”
“The blue aura is swirling around it. It's really beautiful…”
People of all ages were captivated by the Ideal Dagger in my hand and couldn't help but admire it.
“He must be incredibly rich to enhance a weapon to +6. Should I try to get his attention?”
“Nah, he might just be lucky. Don't get yourself into trouble.”
“Wow… I've never seen a +6 or higher weapon in real life. I always fail at +3. I'm so envious.”
Feeling a sense of superiority from the admiring glances, I was intoxicated with pride.
‘Haha… Indeed, a +6 weapon is special. The money I spent on enhancing it is totally worth it.’
In the center of the square, as people's gazes began to shift from admiration to looking at me like a madman, a familiar and annoying voice came from behind me.
“Hmph, the sight of a commoner boasting about a mere +6 weapon is truly laughable.”
I turned around and saw the owner of the voice.
It was none other than…
“Kats!”
“Blood Warrior Kats!”
Kats, a top 40 ranked player and the third to obtain a hidden class!
The people in the square gasped at his appearance.
‘Why is this guy here?’
I know Kats well, not personally, but because he often appears on TV as a troublemaker. I know him one-sidedly.
In other words, Kats doesn't know me.
Yet, he was looking at me directly with his eyes.
After scanning me from head to toe, he snorted.
“Hmph… As expected, commoners are vulgar.”
“What kind of rude comment is that to a stranger?”
When I confronted him, Kats shrugged without a word, then drew his sword from his waist. The sword was glowing with a bright orange aura, almost blinding.
To the shocked me and the users in the square, Kats laughed loudly.
“Hahaha!! What do you think, commoners? This is the might of a +8 weapon! A weapon of such power that you commoners can never obtain in your entire lives! Hahaha!!”
After his