Chương 63: RESOLVE

Jimin immediately opened his skill creation window. Then, he filled in the details for a skill. A new skill window with full details popped up.

[Skill: Stealth] Category: Active Type: Utility Rank: Uncommon Level: 1/50 Description: Dampens the user's presence, making them difficult to detect. Footsteps become completely silent, and the effect is significantly enhanced when remaining within shadows or low-light environments. Can only be detected with higher-level perception or specialized detection and tracking type skills. Disabled if the user engages in battle. Scaling: Level and AGI Duration: None Cooldown: 3 seconds after disengaging from battle.

Cost: 0. 1 MP/sec Required LP: 300 【Create】 【Edit】 [Draft] 【Delete】

"Exactly what I need…" he murmured. The rabbits sense my presence even before I can launch my attack. His eyes narrowed. This will fix that. So, it will be great for hunting solo. Jimin took a deep breath. This goes in the draft. He drafted the skill immediately. Then, he leaned back. Now, what should I create next? He raced his mind, analyzing his past battles. Then, something clicked suddenly.

"Hmm…" His gaze sharpened. A buff-type skill that stacks pressure over time… that could work. He immediately opened the skill creation window again.

[Skill: Poison] Category: Active Type: Buff Rank: Uncommon Level: 1/50 Description: Infuses the user's weapon with toxin. Each strike has a 50% chance to poison the target. Each successful strike will stack poison to the target, dealing continuous damage over time. The potency increases with every subsequent hit as the toxins accumulate in the bloodstream. Depends on the target's resistance. Scaling: Scales with level Output: (3 + 0. 25 % of Total HP) damage per second per stack.

(Max: 3 Stacks) Duration: 8 Seconds Cooldown: 20 Seconds Cost: 12 MP Required LP: 280 【Create】 【Edit】 [Draft] 【Delete】 Jimin tilted his head slightly.

"Nice," he muttered. Like 'Pierce', buff type skills will increase my attack power a lot. In high rank rifts, it should really come in handy; especially against high HP monsters. He drafted this skill as well.

"Good. Next..." He started contemplating. I've been thinking about a skill like this for a while. If you encounter this tale on Amazon, note that it's taken without the author's consent. Report it. His jaw tightened slightly. If it works… It will be my trump card. He filled in the details.

[Skill: Daze] Category: Active Type: Crowd control Rank: Rare Level: 1/50 Description: Overwhelms the target's cognitive function, rendering them completely incapacitated. Ineffective against targets with high psychic resistance. Requirement: Target's PSY must be at least 40% lower than the User's PSY. Minimum CHA: 10 Scaling: PSY & CHA Duration: 0 - 2 Seconds (Depends on targets psychic resistance and stat difference. Cooldown: 70 Seconds Cost: 50 PE Required LP: 910 【Create】 【Edit】 [Draft] 【Delete】 He stared at it longer this time." Huh… Minimum 10 CHA!" he murmured. It's the first time I have seen stat requirements for a skill… He let out a big sigh. The restrictions seem pretty high. Especially the cost, cooldown and LP requirement." Ridiculous…" But his expression didn't show frustration for long. Instead, his eyes narrowed in thought. The PSY requirements shouldn't be that much of a problem. Most monsters have low psychic resistance. And my PSY should be more than double of the manaborns around my level. He took a deep breath. Anyways… I should be glad it can at least be created. These numbers should work for now. The requirement might skyrocket, if I want to make it favorable now. Jimin shook his head. I can still use it in a clutch moment. It should be able to create an opening… Or cancel channel and charge type skills. It's a steal. He drafted the skill as well. But then reality pulled him back. First, I have to increase the CHA to 10 first. I only have 4." That's a problem," he murmured. He started scratching his head. I should add some statpoints, when I level up. But I can't waste statpoints for just one skill… That's inefficient. He frowned slightly, thinking. There has to be another way. Then, a realization suddenly hit him. I can just get some stats from gear… His eyes suddenly sharpened. Jimin quickly drafted the skill. Then, he immediately unlocked his phone and went to Rgear. com. Is there anything worthwhile on the Federation's website? But as soon as he opened the website, he came across a banner stretched across the top of the page. It was a promotional announcement. His eyes narrowed as he read the title." Is that the 'Mystery Chest Event'?" Mystery chests were often found in C-Rank Rifts and above, as boss loot. They were quite rare. People opening the chests could find a wide range of gear and artifacts, potions, duds or simply nothing. So, it was considered a form of gambling of the Rich. Sometimes, Rifters would open them themselves; or sell them to the Appraiser Centers. But appraisal couldn't reveal the reward. And most companies wouldn't risk buying them. In fact, the Federation didn't sell them in the first place; to prevent unregulated gambling. So, the Federation held the 'Mystery Chest Event' every 3 months. It was an event, where the Appraiser Federation displayed the mystery chests, while people selected and bought the mystery chests for the hidden reward, at a fixed rate. It's over a month later. Then, his eyes narrowed. Jimin scoffed, "People have too much money to waste. Idiots… or geniuses. Hard to tell." He kept scrolling, but his eyes weren't really focused anymore. His mind had already shifted away from the event itself. The real problem wasn't the chests. It was the fact that appraisal didn't work on them. He stopped scrolling. His thumb froze mid-screen." Wait…" he muttered. His gaze narrowed." If appraisal doesn't work… a different skill should, shouldn't it?" Jimin slowly sat up straighter. His fingers tightened around the phone. He immediately started racing his brain. What should I create? I shouldn't create something specifically just for that. It would be a waste. I need something functional, cheap and versatile. He exhaled sharply. I don't need information. I need perception. After a minute of intense contemplation, he finally came up with a skill idea. —------------------------------------------------------------- [Skill: Treasure Hunter's Sense] Category: Active Type: Utility Rank: Rare Level: 1/50 Description: Once activated, any object of significant value within range, including hidden ones - emits a golden aura. The intensity and brightness of the aura increase based on the rarity and value of the item. Scaling: Detection radius scales with level and LUK. Radius: 12 + (LUK × 1) m Cooldown: None. Cost: 0. 2 MP/second Required LP: 270 【Create】 【Edit】 [Draft] 【Delete】 Jimin briefly stared at the window. Then, a slow grin formed." This is it." With this… I don't need 'Appraisal'. He leaned forward slightly. With this, I should be able to sense even valuable high rank items, which I can't even appraise. He let out an amusing laugh. This goes into draft. He drafted the skill. But a C-rank chest still costs 25 million won. And higher ranked ones cost way beyond that. If I can identify high-value chests early… I can pick the right ones. Jimin leaned back and took a deep breath, looking outside through the window. I should be able to buy all of my necessary gear within two weeks. And I've got more than a month to prepare funds. So, it shouldn't be an issue. Jimin shook his head and picked up his phone again. Anyways, I should look for the item with charm stats now. He started searching for the item again. Eventually, he came across a suitable item. Name: Merchant's Ring Category: Accessory Type: Ring Rank: D Description: A golden, comfortable ring made of polished brass with a thin inlay of gold. Once worn by a traveling merchant who retired with a massive fortune. Stats: CHA +3, LUK +2 Effect: Drop rate of rare loot +10% Durability: 100/100"Not bad," he murmured. This one gives 3 charm stats. And other options are good too. 4. 2 million won seems like a good deal. I'll just buy it tomorrow… On credit. After I clear the lance. Then, he put his phone down and started meditating. After finishing his meditation, he lay down on his bed to sleep. Just over a month is left before I need to raid an E-Rank Rift. Thoughts kept moving. Till then I have to train, raid the Rift, attend classes and continue with my appraisals and repairs regularly. Clear the credit… Gotta save a lot of money as well. His gaze sharpened. The current roster of skills looks good enough. I should focus on leveling up my skills and myself. While creating the new ones. It's a month long grind. I won't stop. Jimin closed his eyes. He started his grind the next day. And continued. The day after. And the day after that. And just like that, five weeks had passed