Chapter 51: Phantom Lord (1)
Chapter 51: Phantom Lord (1)
~Silva POV~
[August 1, X784]
Status.
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Name: Silva Knight
Class: The Gamer
Race: Human
Title: Fairy Tail Wizard
Level: 18 Exp: 0/150%
HP: 1800/1800
MP: 1800/1800
STR: 50 (+15)
AGI: 34 (+30)
VIT: 50 (+30)
INT: 37
SEN: 37
LUCK: 32 (+15)
Stat Points: 27
Cash: 35,000J
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Looking at my status screen with a satisfied nod with all the work I've been putting myself in for the past 9 days saving up my Daily Request points I finally have enough to finally start upgrading my stats.
But that wasn't all I did over the course of my time.
Oh no…
I tried to increase the skills I could gain and get better control over the skills I did have under my belt from the best that can offer to me.
Thankfully enough with some insight thanks to Levy I finally managed to crack some skills and understanding from the Mana Manual Method getting a better understanding once we figured out the language barrier.
After that, it was all basically a cinch at understanding some of the concepts and ideas written in the manual but some were still foreign. And frankly enough that was where our deal ended because now, I can figure it out on my own enough thanks to her.
Although she did say she would come by to see how my research into the book is going because she seemed to have a new spell in her Solid Script Magic using 'MANA' to restore other members' MP to her surprise and joy.
And trust me I had a blast of a time being creative with my Rune Arrays trying to understand them when the lessons with Levy came to an end.
Skill List.
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<Cryokinesis> (Active) Lv.30/100 Exp: 33%
Description: By drinking the artifact blood Demon's Extract the user has gained the skill <Cryokinesis>. This skill grants its user the ability to freeze anything by reducing the kinetic energy of atoms, meaning effectively making things colder, ranging from chilling levels to absolute zero. You can manipulate and generate ice mold as the user sees fit.
<Decoding> (Active) Lv.24/100 Exp: 78%
Description: A skill to decode, decipher, and solve magical problems that come from Runes, Magic Circles, and Rune Arrays understanding them at a fundamental level to solve them by continuous study.
<Ice Make> (Active) Lv.23/100 Exp: 80%
Description: A form of Molding Magic that allows the user to create ice at his will and to shape it into objects. The first one is called Static Ice-Make. This type of Ice-Make is characterized by the creation of inanimate objects, such as weapons, or by affecting the environment around them. The second type is called Dynamic Ice-Make. This type of Ice-Make focuses on creating animated ice sculptures, usually in the form of living creatures, and controlling their movement.
<Freeze> (Active) Lv.30/100 Exp: 69%
Description: Freezes anything that is in contact with the user or mentally commanded to freeze the air or water vapor into ice.
<Rune Arrays> (Active) Lv.20/100 Exp: 70%
MP Cost: Varies
Description: Rune arrays are sequences of runes and shapes that serve as instructions for the magic used to make them. They are often in an overall circular design, called magic circles. The more complicated an array is, the more time it takes to draw.
Since mages draw these designs using their mana, powerful and skilled mages are able to manifest arrays almost instantly, while weak mages require time to prepare the arrays in advance. Once drawn, arrays can be placed in midair or onto another surface, including a mage's body.
<Glyphs> (Active) Lv.5/100 Exp: 34%
MP Cost: Varies
Description: Glyphs have a variety of effects on objects, monsters, and people Glyphs can be used as a solid shield or barrier. They can be for propulsion, as they have the ability to control motion, with the basic Glyph type exerting push forces on other objects and acting as a solid surface which is similar to the skill <Attraction and Repulsion>.
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Going over my progress for the last few days all the skills I gained were indeed something worthwhile grinding.
Looking down my screen on my Skill List I saw my skill <Mana Manipulation> level to be at Lv.40 followed by <Courage> at Lv.20 both steadily getting closer as the more I feel around the mana in the air and the flow of nature the more I truly get to understand them.
It's only a matter of when I'm going to unlock my Magic now with the progress, I'm doing at the current rate I'm heading towards now.
All that remains is how should I use my time wisely now I have free space with Levy already done helping me out since I could grind using the Mana Method Manual to further my progress of Magic Power mastery.
It's still a process I'm dealing with but at the very least though I should consider taking a job soon because I'm going to be needing Jewels soon with my current cash supply not looking too good at the moment.
Better get a job soon.
Plus, with the skills I gained, I should be able to handle some problems that come out my way better call in to cancel my training with the Ice Duo for the remainder of my job since I only need to practice more with my Ice-Make.
With everything going so far, I should be able to handle some threats this world has to offer at the very least.
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Feeling pretty happy for the day I began to make my way to the Guild building but that was when I heard murmurs spreading around causing me to be curious what they could be mentioning about.
Hearing this a sense of unease settles in my heart as I could only feel something off about this…
Gazing my eyes to the Guild at the distance looking different my heart began to beat a bit more rapidly fearing a good suggestion that was about to happen soon.
An event I thought I had more time to train before it occurred without realizing it I already sprinted fast before I see the view as the sense of horror spread to my heart about the whole situation.
The Guild was vandalized beyond recognition with metal pillars piercing through it as the time I spent there flood my head of good times only to be washed away muttering in anger, "Phantom Lord…."
[Ding!]
[The quest is generated!]
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Destiney Quest: Phantom Lord
Description: [THE GAMER] has come to find that his guild headquarters is in ruins thanks to a rival guild known as Phantom Lord. A few more vile actions committed by one of Phantom Lord's members lead to a full-blown war between the two guilds. Lucy's past is also slowly revealed...
Objective: Assist the Guild in fighting off the Phantom Lord members making sure they win!
Bonus Objective #1: Defeat half or majority of the Element 4 [0/2].
Bonus Objective #2: Work together with Erza to defeat Jose before Makarov arrives.
Rewards: 250,000J, Lacrima of the Scholar, +20 Stats, and 600 EXP.
Bonus Reward #1: Hound of the Red Plains – Hrunting.
Bonus Reward #2: Demon Sword Lostvayne.
Please choose one of the rewards:
-Blessed Random Item Box (Select)
-Cursed Random Item Box (Select)
Failure: Varies depending on the objectives handled…
[Accept: Y] or [Deny: N]
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Fuck.
Looking over the objective I didn't hesitate to accept the quest but the objective this time is going to be extremely difficult this time around.
If I plan everything just right and account for certain scenarios to play out as well as outmaneuvering some key players right away…
Hmm…
Each single one of my ideas is difficult enough as it is at my current level.
The amount of time and focus I would have to place in depending on the situation would be challenging all in their own rights no matter what I choose.
Even with Status Recovery I would no doubt that I would use it up in one of these scenarios immediately to have spare energy to use wisely before continuing in my quest.
No matter what I do in the end each choice comes with me trying to achieve something already tricky or too much for me to handle.
And the punishment is also weird as well because it varies depending on the objective this time as well. I would be too focused on either saving, attacking, or defending in each of those cases.
Gritting my teeth at such choices I'm conflicted on which one's to go for because I want to help all of them as best I can, but I also know I can't at the same time.
Taking a gulp and looking at the guild I can't help but know if I'm being tested on which choice is right or which one I'll have to live with knowing that if I tried on whichever decision will change drastically on each scale.
One is saving a friend from being kidnapped during the Guild War.
Second is fighting alongside my fellow guild mates ensuring our guild building stands tall and proud.
The last is just completely near impossible for me to do unless I team up with Erza and in all likely hood…
I'll be a liability unless I do 'THAT' at the right moment, but I never perfected it yet to be useful in combat.
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Sigh…
I'll think it over later since I want to see what's the state of the guild currently and try to think things through and be wary of being a target myself in the night just to be sure.
Shaking my head for now I began to head inside the Guild to do some scouting to determine the situation with my own eyes and plan accordingly for the upcoming fight ahead.
Guess got to prepare for the Guild War then.
Gulp...