Chapter 256 - 166: 2 Items? 3 Excellent Level
Chapter 256: Chapter 166: 2 Items? 3 Excellent Level
"After tallying it up, that’s another 2,000 Gold Coins, bringing the total reward to 2,211 Gold Coins!"
Even Lin Mo himself was taken aback by this staggering amount.
’Over two thousand Gold Coins... What did that even mean?’
Lin Mo recalled the C Level Task he had seen back in Roland Town: the Heart of Red Flame. The objective was to hunt the Lord Level Demon, the Red Flame Tiger King, and the reward was a mere 3,000 gold coins.
And that wasn’t even a low-paying C Level Task.
He’d earned almost as much as a C Level Task just by participating in this one call to arms!
"Furthermore, due to your immense contributions, you will also receive two pieces of Excellent Level equipment."
"You may choose from any of the Excellent Level equipment in the storeroom. Feel free."
With that, he stepped aside.
Meanwhile, Landon had already chosen his equipment: a cyan Mage Robe.
He went straight outside to change into his new gear. The Mage Robe fit him perfectly, as if it had been tailor-made. Its design was quite practical; despite being called a "Mage Robe," it wasn’t very long, and the hem wasn’t cumbersome, so it didn’t hinder his movement.
’Not bad at all...’
As for Torren, he chose a pair of stylish leather boots made from the materials of a Lord Level Demon.
Finally, there was Lute. He was the only one in the group without an Excellent Level weapon, so he picked a silver-gray bow, cradling it in his arms as if it were a priceless treasure.
Then it was Lin Mo’s turn.
He walked up to the equipment racks, and the sheer number of options was dazzling.
Excellent Level equipment was rare, after all. Even the Association didn’t have many, but there were still a few dozen pieces of all different types on display, making it difficult for Lin Mo to choose.
He had no need for a Magic Staff; it wouldn’t be useful for him. Given his unique situation, he either needed a "Demon Sword" with high affinity for Magic Power that could amplify his Magic, as Flora had suggested, or it was better to stick with equipment like the Secret Silver Gloves.
As for swords...
The weapon he was currently using was an Excellent Level piece of equipment, the Black Sword.
Switching to an Excellent Level weapon would indeed be a significant upgrade for Lin Mo.
But after looking for a while, Lin Mo found that while the swords’ Attributes were all quite good, none of them were a perfect fit for him.
’Besides, the jump from zero to ten is obviously a much bigger improvement than the one from three to ten.’
So, Lin Mo quickly turned his attention to other types of equipment.
Like Mage Robes, for instance.
Those were great items. They offered a degree of protection while also providing extra bonuses for the Mage Profession.
’Landon is an experienced old Mage. I can’t go wrong following his lead.’
Moreover, a versatile piece of equipment like a Mage Robe could be worn over Leather Armor, allowing a person to wear two pieces of defensive gear simultaneously.
Only a combination of Leather Armor and Cloth Armor could achieve this.
Other combinations, like Heavy Armor, Plate Armor, or even two pieces of Leather Armor, would be too cumbersome and hinder combat performance. It would be difficult to fit a Mage Robe over bulky armor like Heavy Armor, leaving a Cloak as the only option for pairing.
Many wealthy Mages and Rangers favored the Leather Armor and Cloth Armor combination.
Leather Armor plus a Mage Robe, or Leather Armor plus a Ranger Windbreaker.
It was both stylish and effective.
Of course, both the leather-and-cloth armor combo and the heavy-armor-and-cloak combo had one major drawback: they were expensive.
A special piece of equipment like a Mage Robe was particularly pricey, costing even more than Heavy Armor or Plate Armor of the same tier.
That explained why Landon had chosen one without a moment’s hesitation.
’Alright, the first piece of Excellent Level equipment will be a Mage Robe.’
Lin Mo walked over to the corresponding rack. There were only two Mage Robes left.
Lin Mo examined them one by one.
The first was a fiery red robe embroidered with exquisite patterns.
Crimson Flame Robe
Weapon Types: Magic Equipment/Cloth Armor
Level: Excellence (Blue)
Attributes: Durability +100%, Sturdiness +60%
Hidden Attributes: Flame Assistance III: Increases Fire Element Magic casting speed by 20%; enhances Fire Element Magic power by 25%!
Equipment Amplification: Red Flame Power III: +6 to Magic Attribute when using Fire Elemental Magic
The craftsmanship was excellent; there were no issues with its Durability and Sturdiness, and the Hidden Attributes were incredible.
Magic casting speed was an incredibly useful Attribute. For Lin Mo, in particular, the faster he could cast Magic, the more time he would have to utilize the abilities of his other Professions. Eventually, he might even be able to seamlessly weave Magic into his close-quarters combat, catching opponents completely by surprise.
The 25% boost to Fire Element Magic power would also be extremely useful, since he had a fair number of Fire Attribute Skills.
But the Equipment Amplification was even more absurd. Lin Mo was stunned when he first saw it.
’Plus how much?!’
’No wonder they say Excellence-grade Magic Equipment can help a Non-Professional cross the chasm to the Professional Level and fight opponents of a higher rank.’
’Those six Attribute points... it’s a pure stat stick!’
Lin Mo was tempted to choose it right away, but he reined himself in. ’Best not to be hasty. I’ll look at the other one first.’
The other Mage Robe was a mix of white and blue. It looked much more reserved than the red one, not nearly as ostentatious.
Frost Cold Robe
Weapon Types: Magic Equipment/Cloth Armor
Level: Excellence (Blue)
Attributes: Durability +80%, Sturdiness +70%
Hidden Attributes: Solid Ice III: Increases Ice Element Magic casting speed by 20%; enhances Ice Element Magic power by 25%!
Equipment Amplification: Frost Cold Power III: +6 to Magic Attribute when using Ice Elemental Magic
This was an Ice Attribute Mage Robe. In terms of craftsmanship, its Durability was slightly lower than the Fire Element robe’s, but its Sturdiness was a bit higher.