Chapter 254: Priest Equipment
Borrowing something?
Linya blinked her sky-blue beautiful eyes, looked at me, revealing a questioning gaze. Seeing me shake my head, she turned back to Akara.
"I didn't expect our Home to have anything that Elder Akara would find appealing. My Lord, please speak freely. As long as it's within my authority, I will comply." This Young Lass, I haven't seen her for a while, but her diplomatic skills have become much more refined. It feels like she's changed completely after just a short time apart.
"Truly, a girl changes greatly as she grows up. I remember changing your diapers back then." Looking at Linya's sweet smile, Akara sighed with genuine emotion. Without waiting for her to blush and lower her head, she continued.
"It's like this, I, this Old woman, want to borrow some Priest equipment from your Warehouse."
"Priest equipment? Of course, that's no problem, but..."
Linya looked at me again, revealing an awkward expression: "Could it be that you intend to...?"
"No, no, that's still far off. As for the reason, this Old woman finds it a bit inconvenient to speak up. If you really want to know, just ask Wu."
I didn't expect Akara to put me on the spot. Facing the questioning look in Linya's clear eyes, I didn't know where to begin for a moment and could only laugh awkwardly.
"If it must be a secret, it's alright not to say it. Please don't mind." A hint of disappointment flashed in her eyes as Linya said this, then she turned her head away, her rosy cherry lips pursed.
Uh, does that look like "it's alright" to you? If you're going to lie, at least make your words and actions consistent.
Before I could speak up and explain, Linya stood up: "Please follow me, my Lords."
"Does Linya also know about the Priest matter?" Following behind Linya, I quietly asked Akara beside her ear. From her tone just now, it seemed she had known about the Rogue Encampment secretly training Priests for a long time.
"That's right. Researching and training Priests are inseparable from the help of the Edward Family." Akara nodded. Afraid of making me, this Elder, sad, she added: "However, not many people know. Linya has this privilege because she is the designated heir of the Edward Family."
Following Linya through a few small courtyards, the three of us finally arrived at a Study. Although it seemed ordinary, a heavily guarded atmosphere permeated every corner. It felt as if countless eyes were watching us from the surroundings.
Under my curious gaze, Linya went to the Bookshelf on the side of the Study. She pulled out a few books from the center of the third shelf, then gently pressed the smooth bottom that was revealed. Silently, a small door rose up beside it.
It was truly astonishing, not just because of this mechanism, but because the seemingly innocent and shy, timid and tender Linya actually hid so many secrets deep within her heart.
"Please come in, both of you." Turning her head back, she looked at me, who looked slightly surprised, and the composed Akara. Linya said softly with shyness.
"Never mind. This Old woman won't go in. I'll leave the matter of choosing equipment to Wu." Just as we were about to step forward, Akara unexpectedly stated.
"Eh—?" Covering her lip with her small hand in surprise, Linya stared blankly at Akara. Then, perhaps lost in random thoughts, her pretty face gradually turned red, her chin almost touching the cleavage between her prominent breasts.
I looked at the dim Entrance of the Secret Chamber, then speechlessly at the smiling face of Akara. I said, are you anticipating something? You're anticipating something happening between Linya and me inside, aren't you?
Leaving behind Akara, who was up to who knows what scheme, Linya and I silently stepped into the dim, narrow Stairs path. There was a distance of over a meter between us, filled with an awkward and uneasy atmosphere. I didn't know how to speak up, and I thought Linya ahead of me felt the same way.
"Tap, tap—" In the quiet, dim Stairs, the sound of our footsteps echoed. That rhythmless yet repetitive sound made one's heart flutter with confusion, feeling empty inside, extremely awkward.
"Linya..." I silently watched the petite figure ahead. Just as I was about to speak up, Linya suddenly turned her head and said softly.
"We're here."
"Huh—?" I glanced around. Only then did I realize we had reached the end of the Stairs. Ahead, we were blocked by a massive Stone Wall carved with a Magic Array. Linya stopped at the base of the wall, pressing her small hand against the center of the Magic Array, while softly chanting an incantation. A moment later, the massive Stone Wall emitted a rumbling sound and split open from the center towards both sides.
Walking inside, my vision suddenly cleared. This was a Secret Chamber approximately a hundred square meters in size. Bright magic lamps illuminated every detail. Many Bookshelves were placed close to the walls, along with dozens of large wooden boxes. Each wooden box was carved with complex magic runes, immediately giving the impression that they were filled with valuable things.
Linya's movements didn't stop. Instead, she walked to one of the treasure chests, laboriously moved it aside, then placed her small hand underneath and continued chanting the incantation.
"Clatter—" Just as I was watching her actions, a Secret Door unexpectedly flipped open on the smooth Stone Wall beside us. Tsk tsk, this level of secrecy! As expected of a large Family with a ten-thousand-year inheritance.
"..."
As soon as the Secret Door rose, dazzling radiance burst forth from within. The originally bright Secret Chamber seemed to dim considerably under that radiant light. In that instant, I was immersed in great astonishment. After all, I had been in the Diablo World for three years and had seen some things. Therefore, I could guarantee that this extremely intense radiance was definitely not from magic lamps, but truly the radiance of equipment. My heaven, even the Artifact I had in hand—Tal Rasha's Guardianship—couldn't emit such intense radiance!
Seeing my dumbfounded appearance, Linya, who had been secretly pouting, finally smiled: "Very surprised, aren't you? The first time I saw it, I couldn't close my eyes for three full days."
Unconsciously following behind Linya, I finally narrowed my eyes and walked inside. Guess what I saw?
A sea of equipment!!
Hundreds, no, perhaps thousands of pieces, alluring blue ones, sparkling gold ones. Even Set Items, Unique Items, countless pieces of equipment piled together. Countless radiance converged into one stream, synthesizing a dazzling brilliance even more intense than an Artifact.
"These are the Priest equipment accumulated by our Family over tens of thousands of years. Unfortunately, they've been piled up here for thousands of years, possessing godly attributes but unusable by anyone." Linya's faint voice came from beside me, seemingly also lamenting these pieces of equipment that had reached the end of their heroic journey.
"When I heard Akara say she wanted to borrow this equipment, I was truly happy, thinking they could finally see the light of day again. What a pity..."
I composed myself, barely came to senses from the intense stunned feeling: "Don't worry, someday they will be able to display their strength again. That day will come."
Looking at the unhappy Linya, I couldn't help but gently stroke her dark green strand of hair.
"That day will come... right?" Murmuring to herself, Linya suddenly came to senses. Discovering my hand on her head, she immediately blushed deeply, as if smoke were about to rise. Heh heh, her shy personality hasn't changed at all.
"Fan... Brother Wu, hurry over! I'll show you my favorite piece." After cheering up, Linya excitedly pulled my hand. With Akara gone, her title for me also became more intimate.
Saying this, she picked out a book from the pile of sparkling equipment, her face filled with the excitement of a child receiving their favorite toy. The fullness of her chest also trembled violently with her excitement, making one wonder if her tight armor/clothing would burst open because of it. I finally managed to move my gaze from her chest to her hand. Well, look at that. It was actually a Unique grade Priest's Book.
Light-Dark Discipline Eternal Book
One-Hand Damage: 52-68
Required Level: 95
Durability: 50-50
Book Type: Fast Attack Speed
(Priest Only)
+5 Priest Skills
+2 Magic Break Skills (Priest Only)
+40% Faster Cast Rate
+40% Maximum Mana
Mana Regeneration 100%
Expulsion Success Rate +100%
+2 Spirit of Light (Priest Only)
+3 Blood Mana (Priest Only)
+3 Light Shield (Priest Only)
+5 Banishment (Priest Only)
+ Convert to All Attributes
+0 Life
+100 Mana
Damage Reduction
+5 Skill Points
..................
What is Tal Rasha's Lacquered Plate compared to this? After witnessing this peak level Unique Item, I finally realized that perhaps the bugged Small Charm I had been relying on wasn't actually that overpowered in terms of attributes. It was just the lack of level requirement that was astonishing. Look at this book: +5 All Priest Skills, +2 Magic Break Skills. Then Light Shield gets another +3. Banishment is even more overpowered at +5, plus a 2x Expulsion Success Rate. Calculating it all, putting aside the others, Light Shield is boosted by 10 skill levels, and Banishment by 12 levels. There's also + Convert to All Attributes, +40% Maximum Mana, +40% Faster Cast Rate...
OMG! At this moment, the complexity of my mood was truly inexpressible.
Seeing my dumbfounded appearance, Linya smiled even more happily, like a child showing off treasure to a companion. She continued rummaging through the pile of equipment and pulled out a snow-white robe. It was another Unique Item...
Kaelo's Life Blessing Heavenly Robe
Defense:
Required Level: 73
Energy Requirement: 150
(Priest Only)
+6% Enhanced Defense
+300 Defense
+3 All Skills
+100 Energy
+1 Life
+3 Blessing Skills (Priest Only)
+2 Healing Skills (Priest Only)
+2 Life Benediction (Priest Only)
+5 Angel's Descent (Priest Only)
All Resistances +40
13% Chance to cast Level 8 Healing Art when struck
Indestructible
+4 Skill Points
Forget it, I've had enough. I don't want to express any more feelings...
"What a pity, I don't have the aptitude for a Priest." Taking these two pieces of equipment from my hand, Linya sighed with some disappointment. As the heir of a Priest Family, yet lacking the aptitude to become a Priest, depression was understandable.
"Silly Lass, isn't being a Sorceress quite good?" I lightly flicked her smooth forehead, which earned me a shy yet somewhat playful gaze in return.
"Of course, I'm not saying being a Sorceress is bad, it's just that there's so much Priest equipment, and I can't use it myself. It's such a pity."
"What are you talking about? Isn't it more meaningful to strive with your own hands? Also, don't rely too much on equipment. Your own strength is the most important."
"Brother Wu, your tone sounds like Grandma."
"Asking for a beating."
"Hehe... Ah~~ Stop it!!"
Our playful sounds continuously echoed in the Secret Chamber. The awkward atmosphere from when we first entered also vanished without a trace because of this opportunity.
"I say, Linya, aren't you curious why Akara wanted me to pick?"
Looking around, left hand holding a Priest's book, right hand holding a robe, I searched for suitable things for myself while asking Linya, who was quietly standing behind me.
"This is Brother Wu's secret. You shouldn't casually tell 'others', right?" See? As soon as this matter was mentioned, the docile Little Lin Ya pouted again, emphasizing the word "others".
"Heh heh, are you angry?" I turned my head. Looking at Linya, whose eyebrows were furrowed.
"No, I'm not." Her pout became even more pronounced.
"Come here, lean your ear closer." I smiled and beckoned to her, saying that secrets shouldn't be casually told to others, but her constantly shifting pace faithfully revealed her Master's inner heart.
Finally, Linya "reluctantly" leaned her ear closer. A faint virgin faint fragrance drifted into my nose. The round earlobe beneath her hairline, so close, made me want to hold it in my mouth and slowly suck on the Young Girl's sweet scent.
Suppressing the desire in my inner heart, I murmured in her ear for a long time. Her expression became increasingly surprised. By the end, she was looking at me with a face full of admiration and astonishment.
"Brother Wu is truly amazing."
"It's nothing amazing," I replied lightly. "It's all God's doing." Being able to use skills from other classes has nothing to do with so-called effort and sweat. It's merely the merit of the fellow who pulled me into the Dark World.
"Talent is also a type of ability. If Brother Wu says that, wouldn't all Geniuses feel ashamed?" Linya clenched her fist tightly and looked at me seriously, saying: "In my heart, Brother Wu is the most amazing."
After speaking, she lowered her head, her face flushed under my intense gaze: "But, is it really alright to tell me such an important secret? I..."
"Aren't we friends?" I interrupted her, feigning annoyance: "At first, it was just because Akara said it so suddenly, my mind couldn't process it for a moment. It wasn't that I wanted to hide it from you."
"But, I, Brother Wu, I..." Linya kept fiddling with the corner of her armor/clothing, her large beautiful eyes occasionally glancing at me before immediately looking away.
"Let me help too." In the end, she swallowed the words she wanted to say and gave me a sweet smile. That heartfelt sweetness truly intoxicated me for a while.
Linya is indeed worthy of being the heir of the Edward Family. Even if she isn't a Priest, few can match her vision. Considering my own situation, those items with too high a level, and those with "+n Priest Skills", "+n Blessing (Healing, Magic Break) Skills" are useless to me. Only those that add specific skills, like "+1 Healing", etc., can be effective. Finally, Linya brought a pile of equipment, taller than herself, and placed it in front of me.
"I say, Linya, there's no need to be so exaggerated." I really didn't want to dampen the highly motivated Linya, but for example, this robe with a required level of 49, it wouldn't be too late to come back for it in a few years, right?
(end of chapter)