Chapter 47 Conspiracy
"Hiss—so powerful."
I斯 let out a sharp intake of breath, causing the ambient temperature to rise noticeably.
In his past life, he had only heard that this was a secret treasure capable of increasing luck. He had seen its appearance and pictures on player forums, but the owner had never actually revealed its specific effects, only providing a brief description.
Never had he expected it to add a full 3 points to his luck stat, making his luck attribute look quite respectable.
The greatest luck-boosting effect I斯 had known of in his past life was the feat [World Tree's Favor], but that had only increased it by two points.
One could only say: as expected of the only treasure in the previous life's game associated with the God of Destiny?
As for the "Lucky One" effect, there was relevant information from his past life.
I斯 knew that its simplest application in combat was allowing every single attack to fortuitously strike a weak point, resulting in critical hits with every single strike.
One had to know that depending on a player's luck attribute, the critical strike rate for each attack fluctuated between ten and twenty percent.
The effect of "Lucky One" was equivalent to granting I斯 a one hundred percent critical hit trigger rate for five seconds!
Beyond that, within these five seconds, many incredible feats could be accomplished.
For instance, a casual poke with a piece of iron wire could instantly open a treasure chest secured by an advanced magical lock.
For another instance, even without relevant knowledge, simply mixing potion ingredients together with a random stir would yield a top-quality potion.
However, this effect should also have its limitations. First, the miraculous things achievable through good fortune were bounded.
If an ordinary person possessed extreme luck, they could defeat a low-tier professional (such as a red dragon suddenly flying over and roasting the opponent with a breath), but they could never defeat a deity.
Second, according to the description, after each use of the "Lucky One" effect, he would suffer a three-day period of the "Jinxed" state.
This was something the previous owner in his past life had never mentioned.
I斯 strongly suspected that however lucky he was during the "Lucky One" state, he would be equally unlucky during the "Jinxed" state.
Was this fate?
Misfortune is what fortune leans upon, fortune is where misfortune hides.
Regardless, this secret treasure was immensely powerful, and now it belonged to him.
He pinned the four-leaf clover brooch to his chest; it had to be said, it looked rather dashing.
Casually, he poured all the accumulated experience points he had recently gained into upgrading his personal level.
I斯 shuddered involuntarily, the sheer exhilaration brought by five consecutive level-ups making his whole body tingle.
"Comfortable!"
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Name: I斯·Cain
Race: Human
Level: 39
HP: 1880/1880
Mana: 3180/3180
Status: Normal
Experience: 0/260000 (Unallocated Experience [52,100 pts])
Primary Class: Arcanist (Novice)
Secondary Class: None
Talent: Omnipotent (Legendary)
Attributes:
Strength 83 (Attribute Modifier)
Agility 45
Intelligence 106 (Attribute Modifier)
Charisma 67
Mystery 47
Endurance 44
Luck 3 (+3)
Free Attribute Points: 0
Feats:
[Arcane Mind] — Intelligence attribute grants a 2x numerical modifier, Elemental Affinity +100%, Arcane sub-modules unlocked
[Advanced Fatigue Resistance] — Reduces the negative physical impact of fatigue, stamina recovery speed +50%
[Tier Suppression] — Grants an additional power bonus when facing lower-tier professionals, current bonus (10%)
[Fearless Challenger] — Damage taken from tier suppression reduced by 30%, grants a chance to negate negative statuses such as fear, stun, silence, confusion, and charm
[Low-tier Resilient Body] — Increases HP by 10%, improves minor injury recovery speed, and slightly increases personal toughness and elemental resistances
[Mastery of All Arms] — Strength attribute grants a 2x numerical modifier, initial mastery for all weapons fixed at Intermediate, mastery level of the highest proficiency weapon +1
[Silver Moon Blessing] — Divine blessing from Fenliya, the Goddess of the Moon and Guardian. Under moonlight, stamina and mana recovery speed +50%, all attributes temporarily increased by 30%
Skills: Cantrips (Mage Hand, Prestidigitation, Flare...), 1st-Circle Spells (Fireball, Ice Arrow, Charm Person...), 2nd-Circle Spells (Ice Blade, Levitate, Earth Tunnel, Minor Healing, Levitation...), 3rd-Circle Spells (Chain Fireball, Elemental Shield, Stinking Cloud, Hold Person...), 1st-Circle Arcana (Oil Grease), 3rd-Circle Arcana (Blue Orb, Ray of Enfeeblement), Combat Techniques (Furious Slash, Shield Slam, Resistance Enhancement, Lesser All-Attribute Boost)
Milestones: [Novice Mage (Bronze Tier)], [First Step of the Strong (Silver Tier)], [Close Friend of the Elves]
Legends: 10 (Kingdom Tier - Court Viscount Legend +10)
Equipment: Emerald Staff, Emerald Amulet, Focus Ring, Secret Treasure: Arcadia's Lucky Brooch
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After reveling in his satisfaction for a moment, I斯 plunged into today's arcane research.
A month had already passed, and as the Sacrificial Festival drew closer, the sense of urgency in I斯's heart grew stronger. The time left to him was running short.
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Just as I斯 acquired the secret treasure brooch, in a secret stronghold within Radiant City.
This underground chamber was dimly lit by flickering candles. A figure draped in a black cloak stood quietly in the center of the room, seemingly waiting for someone.
Before long, a tightly wrapped figure walked in and stood before the black-robed person.
"How is the task assigned to you coming along?"
"It hasn't been completed yet."
The latecomer lowered his hood, revealing himself to be Camus, who had previously clashed with I斯 at the Feith Royal Magic Academy.
"You haven't completed such a simple task? Nobody asked you to kill that viscount; you were only supposed to test his trump cards."
The black-robed man was extremely displeased. Had Camus not been a classmate of I斯, this task would never have been assigned to him, especially since it concerned the most crucial step of Lord's grand scheme.
"Give me a little more time! That I斯 hardly ever leaves his residence, and I can't find an opportunity. Last time I cornered him at the academy, no matter how I provoked him, it was useless—he simply had his Gold-tier warrior bodyguard step in."
Camus was full of grievances as well. He simply couldn't understand how a dignified Gold-tier warrior had become the bodyguard of a fallen viscount. Did that I斯 possess such immense appeal?
"I don't care. If you ruin Lord's plans, you know the consequences."
The black-robed man replied, his flat tone laden with a heavy threat.
Camus's expression shifted, and through gritted teeth, he said:
"As long as you arrange for someone to tie down that bodyguard, I will handle I斯 myself. I'll definitely uncover his bottom line."
The black-robed man looked at Camus as if he were an idiot:
"What are you thinking? The whole point of sending you to test him was to avoid alerting the enemy. You expect me to dispatch a Gold-tier professional? That's out of the question even if this mission fails."
With nothing more to say, the black-robed man delivered his final warning:
"There are only two months left until the Sacrificial Festival. I'll give you another half a month. If you still can't finish it by then, it won't be me coming to see you."
Without another word, the black-robed man walked straight out the door, slamming it shut behind him with a loud bang.
Left behind in the chamber was Camus, whose expression was as dark as dripping water. His fists were clenched so tightly that his fingernails nearly broke the skin, drawing blood.
He had thought it would be a very simple task, only to find himself dragged into such a desperate plight.
I斯!
This is all your fault!
Then don't blame me for what comes next!
Having made up his mind with a crazed glint in his eyes, Camus also turned and left the secret chamber.