Chapter 50 - 47 The Appreciation of Desolate Barbarian
Chapter 50: Chapter 47 The Appreciation of Desolate Barbarian Pirates Chapter 50: Chapter 47 The Appreciation of Desolate Barbarian Pirates Editor: Atlas Studios At this time, it was already late at night in the game. The sky was dotted with stars and the moon was bright, with a night breeze carrying a foul stench. There were hardly any crocodiles left on the beach. Just as another crocodile fell,
—System Prompt: Congratulations! You have completed the achievement “Lonely Hero Hundred Victories,” showcasing your grand personal feat and unmatched valor. As a result, your subordinates will be filled with morale and courage because of you. You received a reward: Life +20, Personal Basic Damage +1, Strategic Reward: All Troops’ Life +2, Command Power +10, Morale +1.
At this moment, Da Fei, the master-level figure, nodded with grace, “Not bad, not bad! What was destined has finally come.”
Although the effect of All Troops’ Life +2 was negligible, particularly for high-level soldiers, once combined with the “Unlimited Vitality” sub-skill for Defense Skill, which also boosts all troops’ life by +2, it became terrifying. It effectively increased the life of gunners and archers by half, doubling the 5-health skeleton soldiers’ life, giving a massive boost to low-level troops. It was simply a god-level leap for low-level soldiers! It was truly worth the player’s effort in painstakingly soloing 100 bosses. In the face of such divine skill rewards, a morale boost of +1 was just like a freebie.
Ah, this was the explosive life of resilience, brother could create paradise even in dire straits!
Hmm, can brother laugh triumphantly for a moment? No, no! Image, image. Brother is now a master; one must stay calm even over trivial matters, haha, wahahaha!
Now, Da Fei’s attributes were as follows:
Level: 25.
Talent Specialty: Storm Navigation.
Profession: Long Spear Soldier, Junior Navigator, Newbie Trainer
Reputation: -3120 (Notorious, your current reputation makes it difficult to receive tasks from NPCs, causes hostility in some NPCs, but may also draw favor from others.)
Attack: 19 (18 points for attributes at level 19, Captain’s Sword adds +1 on shore. An additional 5 free attribute points awarded for dual profession and the 6 points from leveling up from 19 to 25 were all unallocated because they don’t affect crossbow power.)
Defense: 31 (30 points from a full set of personal equipment at the Pirate Store, Captain’s Sword adds +1 strategic defense on shore.)
Magic Power: 0
Knowledge: 0
Basic Killing: 11-13 (Started at 1-3, Anemone Enchantment adds +1, Lonely Hero Achievement adds +1, Lonely Hero 10 Victories adds +1, Lonely Hero Hundred Victories adds +1, and leveling up every 5 levels grants a killing reward, level 25 adds +5, Captain’s Sword adds +1 shore damage boosting all troops.)
Life: 105 (Started at 10, +2 per level, Lonely Hero Achievement adds +10, Lonely Hero 10 Victories adds +15, Lonely Hero Hundred Victories adds +20, All Troops’ Life adds +2.)
Attack Speed: Normal 11 (Captain’s Sword adds +1 on shore)
Move Speed: 10
Morale: 3 (Hero’s innate +1, Lonely Hero Hundred Victories +1, Basic Leadership Skill +1)
Luck: 1 (Basic Luck Skill +1)
Command Power: 48 (Level up +24, First Battle Achievement +10, Lonely Hero Hundred Victories +10, Total value 44, Basic Leadership Skill bonus 10%, total 48)
Stamina: 100
Learned Skills: Master War Machine Science (sub-skill Crossbow Master); Master-level Reconnaissance Skill (sub-skills Situation Collection, Stealth, Intelligence Analysis), Basic Luck Skill, Basic Leadership Skill, Basic Attack Skill, Basic Defense Skill, Basic Arrow Skill, Basic Logistics Skill.
Used a total of 19 skill points, with 5 skill points remaining unallocated.
Da Fei blissfully packed away the crossbow cannon and walked briskly toward the distant campfire on the beach. What kind of expression would they have if they knew that brother had killed all the crocodiles? Wahahaha, it was really something to look forward to.
On the beach where the pirate ship was docked, pirates were gathered around the campfire, drinking and playing games all night long. Gotta say, that’s quite the carefree life.
Seeing Da Fei return, the pirates were taken aback: “Finished? So fast?”
Da Fei patted the resource bag on his shoulder and smiled lightly, “Well, I killed so many crocodiles, it would be a shame to let those skins go to waste, so I’ll let you handle them.”
The pirates were suddenly alarmed. The leading pirate stood up swiftly, “You stay, I’ll go take a look!” Then, like a gust of wind, he vanished into the night. This agility absolutely exceeded what normal soldiers’ move speed should be, right? But you couldn’t underestimate the hidden talents among pirates. However, small-scale mindset is still small-scale mindset; brother would not join you. Whatever tough methods you have, bring them on. Brother was just worried one grandmaster level wouldn’t be enough. I was ready to test the power of Intelligence Analysis, hahaha, wahahaha!
While the pirates muttered among themselves, the pirate who had gone before returned shouting in amazement, “All killed! It’s true, all killed! The beach is full of crocodile corpses!”
The pirates were in an uproar, looking at Da Fei with eyes as though they had seen a monster.
Imagine that expression on brother’s face! Da Fei smiled lightly, “After all, I am the man who soloed great white sharks, killing a few more crocodiles isn’t a big deal.”
The leader then pulled out a signal gun from his chest and fired it into the air. A bright tracer shot whizzed into the night sky and exploded with a bang.
Though unsure of its purpose, it surely wasn’t against brother. Da Fei didn’t inquire further, calmly sitting by the campfire, sipping drinks bought with hard-earned money. Of course, being a master meant being generous, so Da Fei shared the extra drinks with them, “Come on, everyone have a drink.”
The pirates nodded repeatedly, “Drink! Let’s continue drinking, haha!”
At that moment, Da Fei finally felt he had somewhat gained the pirates’ respect. The feeling of being respected even by enemies was really satisfying, haha.
As dawn broke, five or six medium-sized pirate ships arrived on the sea. The pirates’ agility and responsiveness were indeed quick.
The leading pirate muttered, “Looks like the boss personally came.”
Da Fei exclaimed, “Captain Rock?”
The pirate snorted, “Boy, if Captain Rock personally favors you, you’d better recognize your chance.”
Da Fei shook his head and remained silent. What did the birds know of the swan’s ambition?
They approached; the pirate ships anchored near shore as a large group of pirates jumped from the ships, wading ashore. Among the crowd, Rock and Barak’s tall figures were clearly visible. Reconnaissance Skill’s night vision was indeed useful.
“Kid, not bad!” In the darkness, Da Fei locked eyes with him from afar. Needless to say, Rock’s Reconnaissance Skill was no less than his own.
“Not bad.” With just these couple of words, Rock and Barak rushed to the campfire. Other pirates headed for the Crocodile Beach.
Rock laughed heartily, “Boy, I’m more and more impressed with you. I didn’t expect a small gathering task from Catherine would cause such a ruckus, but now we can develop this Blood Pearl Island. We’ll have our special product income. How about it, join us? You will also have shares in Blood Pearl Island.”
—System Prompt: You helped Desolate Barbarian Pirates develop a precious specialty. Your reputation with Desolate Barbarian Pirates has become Appreciated!
—Beginner Tip: Improving your reputation with a faction will allow you to receive tasks from that faction, purchase its unique specialties, and enjoy various price discounts.
Da Fei’s brow twitched, Appreciated? Reputation could be gained from an enemy faction? Well, never mind, gaining reputation was never a bad thing.
Da Fei did not answer his request but instead asked, “What’s your relationship with Catherine?”
Rock laughed heartily, “My daughter, not bad, right? As long as you join us, there’s a possibility for anything between you two.”
—Ah, phew! Fortunately, she wasn’t his woman; it made me a bit more comfortable inside. But pity…
Da Fei shook his head and sighed, “I won’t join you. But I have a proposal. I found that your goods are inconvenient to sell, so I thought of selling them for you. Therefore, I should maintain my legal status on the Hero Continent. What do you think?”
Rock’s face fell.
Barak was enraged, “Boy! You’re too presumptuous! All you saw were things we discarded as trash, we have plenty of proper channels for our good stuff.”
Yet Rock just laughed, “No problem, come find me when you make up your mind.”
With that, he waved, and the pirate who rowed the boat immediately understood, pushing Da Fei onto a small boat, “Go, we’re heading back.”
Throughout this journey, the pirates silently rowed the boat, none of them said a word to Da Fei.
Da Fei knew he had severely offended the NPCs. His repeated refusal of their favor made his disdainful intent too obvious. If he were in their shoes, he’d surely have smashed them with a brick. Admittedly, as a pirate, his composure was indeed remarkable. Of course, it was ultimately a game and couldn’t forcibly change a player’s career, right?
Anyway, once ashore, Da Fei returned to the tavern.
Catherine still sat at the bar, sultry and literary. Ah, beauty, if you were a woman in reality, maybe brother would really consider becoming a pirate for you. Unfortunately, brother was just that realistic.
With a flip of her long hair, Catherine raised her glass with a gentle smile, “To the warrior’s triumphant return, cheers.”
Hehe, with the increase in reputation it was different, see how the beauty smiled like a flower. Da Fei then presented all the Blood Pearls from his resource bag, “I completed the task for you, Miss, and the extra is a gift for you.”
Catherine took the bag with a soft smile, “Thank you!”
—System Prompt: You completed the task “Collecting Pearls,” received a reward of 50,000 Experience, and 500 Gold Coins. Your favorability with Catherine has additionally increased.
Damn! 500 gold coins! Brother finally had money!
Catherine sighed deeply, “You always said that pirates have a small scale and wouldn’t join them. But just how big is the world out there?”
Da Fei’s brow twitched! There was a chance! Whether there was an opportunity or not, it was time for a confession, had to be thick-skinned!
Da Fei hurriedly said, “Very big, very big, especially in the New World opened up by the gods, it’s my dreamland, and of course, I’d love to realize my dreams with the woman I love.”
Catherine finished her drink in one gulp, sighing, “There’s a storm in three days; everyone will be mobilized for disaster prevention, and the tavern will have nothing for you to do. You’ve worked hard on this trip, so rest for a few days.” With that, she swayed her hips and walked out.
Suddenly Da Fei felt a shock! A storm! Rest for a few days? Was she hinting to me? Was she saying that she also knew the storm was my only chance to escape? Was she giving me a helping hand? Hey, hey, don’t go; with the favorability boosted, shouldn’t the scroll be returned too? You can’t just keep it!
(Requesting various votes)