Skeleton Master Chapter 009
In the vast world of Illusion.
An item that would become a minor issue appeared.
"Hmm, not bad."
"It'll be useful for early to mid-level users."
"But we don't need it."
High-level users passed by without much interest. However, users in their late 10s levels had their eyes on the Strong Iron Sword and Sturdy Iron Sword.
Users in their early to mid-20s levels were captivated by the Master Craftsman's Iron Sword.
Such items appear occasionally, but they're so rare that quite a few people had been waiting for the moment they'd show up.
Since monsters don't drop items and leveling up is very slow, once you change an item, you can use it for a long time.
Those with money have no reason to hold back.
Of course, excessive investment is discouraged.
After estimating their own limits, people began preparing to spend money.
"The Master Craftsman's one is really tempting."
"That one's mine."
"Whoever wins the bid gets it."
20 minutes remaining.
The current price is 35 gold.
15 more minutes passed.
"Is it starting?"
The competition began among wealthy users who hadn't been in Illusion for long.
The price jumped to 45 gold.
4 minutes remaining.
The price increased steeply.
46 gold.
47 gold.
48 gold.
3 more minutes passed.
1 minute remaining.
No, now 59 seconds.
Only then did the auction really heat up.
52 gold.
53 gold.
54 gold.
The winning bid changed several times in a single second.
Time flew by in an instant.
How much time is left?
Just over 10 seconds.
The truly wealthy users were exercising patience.
Just a little more...
And when 2 seconds remained, they made their move. Not a few moved only when 1 second was left.
Many had the same thought.
In that moment, the price fluctuated frighteningly.
Finally, as the auction time ended, the price was determined.
*
Only 5 minutes remained for the quest.
"Phew, please..."
He had already crafted dozens of swords, but all had failed.
If this one didn't have an option attached, there wouldn't be enough time and the quest would fail.
Checking information.
He checked the hologram that appeared.
[Sturdy Iron Sword]
Attack Power 14
Health +1
Durability 70/70
His fist clenched involuntarily.
Moo-hyeok hurried to Luke.
"Here, I've completed it."
"Hmm, time... there's still some left."
"Yes."
"Let me see."
After examining the sword, he nodded.
"Good job."
With Luke's words, a message appeared.
[Quest completed.]
['Craftsmanship (1)' has increased.]
Craftsmanship one.
It was a small but significant reward.
"You've worked hard, take a rest."
"Yes!"
It was about time the items put up for auction would have sold.
With a slightly nervous heart, he checked the auction system.
Master Craftsman's Iron Sword.
He searched for the item name, but no items appeared.
That means it sold.
Thump.
How much did it sell for?
He turned the messages on.
He checked them one by one.
['Swift Iron Sword' was sold for '16 gold'.]
['Strong Iron Sword' was sold for '23 gold'.]
['Sturdy Iron Sword' was sold for '38 gold'.]
['Master Craftsman's Iron Sword' was sold for '120 gold'.]
Moo-hyeok's eyes widened.
It was because it sold for a higher price than expected.
Especially the Master Craftsman's Iron Sword.
120 gold...?
Sure, there were no usage restrictions, but it was still beyond imagination.
He quickly checked his inventory.
The money was really there. Minus the 1% commission, that is.
At first he was bewildered, but as time passed and he accepted it as reality, a smile naturally formed on his lips.
"Ha, haha..."
At this rate, he could buy all the items he needed and still have some left over.
Right, let's buy them now.
Moo-hyeok activated the auction system.
A hologram appeared.
Let's look carefully.
He leisurely browsed the items.
While thinking about the gold in his possession.
*
A nice pair of shoes caught his eye.
[Leather Boots]
Defense 2
Health +1
Durability 60/60
Usage Restriction: Strength 15
[Immediate Sale Price: 15 gold]
The defense stat was low, but it had a health stat attached. The usage restriction made it relatively cheap.
Even with the item's power boost, one would need to be in the early to mid-20s level to wear it.
However, Moo-hyeok's strength was 20 despite being only level 15.
The usage restriction wasn't an issue.
Not bad, huh?
He looked at the boots a bit more, but there was nothing cheaper and better than this.
Alright, I'll go with these.
Every single stat was important right now.
[Do you want to purchase?]
[Yes/No]
A message popped up, and Moo-hyeok selected yes.
['15 gold' will be deducted.]
['Leather Boots' acquired.]
The leather boots entered his inventory. He immediately equipped them and then looked at other items again.
The trading speed was faster than expected, so if you let your guard down for a moment, the existing items would disappear and new ones would appear.
Because of this, no matter how long you looked, there was no end to it. But items that actually caught his eye didn't come up easily.
This might take a few days.
After waiting another hour, he was able to purchase a belt.
[Light Belt]
Agility +1
Usage Restriction: Health 10
Durability 30/30
[Immediate Sale Price: 10 gold]
It was a belt that increased the agility stat by one.
The price was 10 gold.
It was a considerable amount of money, 100,000 won in cash, but he didn't hesitate. It was because he knew the potential of agility.
After acquiring these two items, he started to feel a bit tired.
The time was past 11 PM.
I should call it a day.
He logged out and came out of the capsule. He took a shower and lay down on the bed to sleep.
Perhaps he was tired.
Moo-hyeok fell asleep in an instant.
The next day.
As soon as he logged into Illusion, he used the auction system again.
Now that he was level 15, he needed to enter the dungeon.
It was essential to match all the items to clear the dungeon safely.
The most necessary thing was, of course, armor to protect the body.
He didn't need weapons as he could use the ones he made himself.
A shield, top, bottom, and then helmet, gloves, shoes, that's about it.
Oh right, accessories too.
Moo-hyeok looked at each item carefully with wide eyes.
[Arklan's Helmet]
Defense 3
Durability 70/70
[Immediate Sale Price: 20 gold]
The defense was at a good level, but there were no stats, so pass.
[Tough Top]
Defense 4
Durability 60/60
[Immediate Sale Price: 30 gold]
Pass for the same reason.
Even after looking for an hour, he couldn't buy any decent items.
"Phew."
Buying items wasn't easy.
That's when it happened.
As the items were being replaced, the item in front of him changed to a ring.
[Black-plated Ring]
Reaction speed increased by 0.5 percent
Durability 50/50
Usage Restriction: Strength 10, Health 10
[Auction]
[Time Remaining: 3 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds]
[Starting Price: 5 gold]
[Current Bid: None]
It was a ring that increased reaction speed.
By as much as 0.5 percent!
Illusion users still don't know the importance of agility.
The brutal reaction speed that only increases by 0.1 for each point of agility.
You need to hit 100 agility for a 10 percent increase.
Since the effect isn't visible, people naturally focus on strength and health rather than agility.
But Moo-hyeok knows very well the importance of agility.
As levels get higher, monsters get stronger too.
Destructive power, speed, health, defense, everything.
The ability to see and dodge those bastards' quick attacking movements is precisely agility, that is, reaction speed.
The time it takes for the brain to react after seeing a movement is about 0.1 seconds. Action comes after that.
Even swimmers or short-distance track athletes take at least 0.15 seconds to react after hearing the starting gun.
The best record in this field is 0.104 seconds.
What if you increase agility by 10 percent?
The brain's reaction time reduces to the 0.09 second range.
What about 20 percent?
It's possible even at 0.08 seconds.
It's like living in a different world.
