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Chapter 15: New Features
'Wait, what new features are there?'
I inquired, intrigued, because this was the first time I'd heard of it.
[Well, you can now harness mana, so previously locked items are now unlocked.]
Edda elaborated. Her remarks made sense as she explained that these updates were previously available but were inaccessible due to a shortage of mana.
'Does having mana affect anything?'
I inquired.
[Yes, even if you had those functions, you couldn't do much because most of them require mana to function. But you can utilize them now that you have mana].
"Okay, enough explanation; show me what new features you've got."
I pushed, eager to see the improvements to the interface.
[Okay.]
Edda then presented a new interface that was separate from the previous one and was organized into five pieces.
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Name: Eden Morton
Experience Points (XP): 00
Gold Coins: 00
[Main Menu]
Status
Inventory
Skills
Quests
Shop
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'You made a lot of modifications there,'
I stated to Edda the considerable modifications in the interface.
The transition from a single list of alternatives to a categorized style makes it easier to navigate.
[It was vital for your growth.]
Edda's response didn't surprise me because I had surmised that whoever sent me here was attempting to make me stronger, and Edda, as an incredible assistant, was doing an excellent job of keeping me in the dark about why.
[As I already stated, you need strength to find the answers to your concerns.]
Edda responded, which I had not requested.
'I understand. Now, would you mind describing these new features of yours? I have a lot of questions.'
[You may inquire about anything concerning them].
Edda responded in a monotonous tone.
'First and foremost, explain what these experience points are and how I get them.'I asked the first question, which appeared on the screen immediately after my name.
[Experience points are a type of currency that can be used to purchase products from the shop.and you can obtain it by killing living organisms or completing different quests.]
'That's a relief,'
I was relieved it wasn't like those affection points you receive when you get close to the main cast.
Because I wasn't planning on engaging with the main characters too much, being too close to them will just cause problems, and I'll keep my distance from them until or unless I want to beat the shit out of them.
And there's no way in hell I'm going to play friendship and shit with the heroes, since they won't hesitate to sacrifice others if it means saving their own life or the life of the bitch they want to fu*k.
Then they'll say, "Oh, I have to avenge my friend," the companion that they used as a sacrifice for their own profit.
'I despise those hypocrites'.
Before I focused on the screen, I said to myself.
[This is before you ever meet them].
Edda's remark was spot on since I despise them for what they did in the game.
'I'll loathe them even more after meeting them,'
I responded, emphasizing that my opinion of the heroic characters was unlikely to improve—unless we count that person.
'Anyway, I can assume about the gold coins going to the next one; I'll check my status later,' I reasoned after promptly transferring my attention to inventory.
'Is there anything in the inventory, Edda?'.I inquired, hoping for some sort of rookie pack.
'Same thing with the talent section, I presume, as I didn't buy or learn anything as of yet'.I stated that I knew it was the correct response.
[Yes], and Edda agreed.
'All right, Edda, on to the next one; show me the quest section.'
I inquired, my gaze set on the quest section, as it was the most appropriate manner for that guy to control me—the one who brought me here—and I should be mindful of this.
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[Quest Log]
[Daily Quests]
Physical Strengthening:
Running: 0/10 km
push-up: 00/100
Squats: 00/100
Reward: +1 strength, +1 stamina, 100 xp
Mana Mastery:
Channel and control your mana for an extended period to enhance your magical prowess.
Progress: 0/1
Reward: +1 Mana, 100 XP
[Main Quest]
Awakened Destiny: In Progress
Unraveling the Past: Not Started
Veil of Shadows: Not Started
Forgotten truths: Not Started
[Side Quest]
:- none
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"There's a lot in there, Edda" .
As I scanned the list of quests, I made a mental note.
[As I already stated, they are vital for your development.]
Edda responded with the same response as before.
'You plan to make me bald, or what?'
With a wry grin, I questioned Edda about a training course that reminded me of a specific bald character from a comic.
[You won't get bald, probably].
Edda responded, and I know she inserted the final part on purpose to tease me later.
'I am not going to fall for that.'I thought it was obvious this wouldn't happen, probably.
Shifting my focus back to the screen, I looked at the [main quest].
Unsurprisingly, I can only open the first one, which is now in progress, and the rest are locked because they were apparently not started.
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[Main Quest]
Awakened Destiny: In Progress (02/04)
Awaken mana: 01/01
Awaken star energy: 01/01.
Awaken Aura: 00/01
Awaken spirit energy: 00/01
reward: control over Aether
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'Can I awaken spirit energy?'
I asked Edda because spirit energy was only available to members of the fairy race, and I wasn't one. Other than the fairy race, only one individual may use this energy in the game, and as everyone might guess, she was one of the main heroines.
[You can.That's something related to your bloodline.]
'Is that so?'I replied that getting new information about my bloodline makes me even more curious as to what exactly my bloodline ability is.
I didn't inquire about aether because I know God uses it as an enhanced version of mana, and I'm delighted to know that I can use it,
but like the star energy, I required a powerful body to even use it, so it is low on my priority list.
'Now onto the most anticipated one,Edda, show me the shop section.'
As I said, the screen changed, giving me a bunch of new items to look at.
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Available Items:
Health Potion
Description: Restores a portion of your health.
Price: 50 XP
Mana Elixir
Description: This spell restores a portion of your mana.
Price: 50 XP
Enchanted Dagger
Description: A dagger imbued with magic, providing a boost to your attack.
Price: 200 XP
Elven Bow
Description: A finely crafted bow with enhanced accuracy and range.
Price: 300 XP
Mage's Tome
Description: It unlocks random new spells and enhances your magical abilities.
Price: 500 XP
Swift Boots
Description: Boots that increase your movement speed by 10 points.
Price: 150 XP
Shield of Protection
Description: A sturdy shield that reduces damage taken.
Price: 250 XP
Elixir of Strength
Description: This temporarily increases your physical strength.
Price: 1000 XP
Scroll of Teleportation
Description: It allows you to instantly teleport to a random location within 10 km.
Price: 4000 XP
Legendary relic fragment
Description: A fragment of a legendary relic Collect all the pieces for a powerful artifact.
Price: 10,000 XP
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Elixir of Arcane Resonance
Description: An elixir that can change the foundation of a person, making their body most suitable for every type of energy and weapon.
Price: 100,000 XP
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There were a lot of items in there, but what caught all my attention was the last one, the elixir of arcane resonance.