Underground, the city of Mind Flayer 'Oredo'.

Barrett and the young mage Krees wander through the city, which is still in the style of the Dark Elves. Compared to the last time, this city of Mind Flayer is much more lively, and the streets are no longer bleak and deserted, but there are many slaves of different races who are repairing the city.

According to the little mage, this Mind Flayer clan called 'Brain Eater' has basically gained a foothold in this dark region, although wars still happen every day, but they are all small-scale, and all those Mind Flayer have the strength to consolidate and improve their lair.

Barrett came to discuss with the little mage about the "ultimate skill" this time. Somehow, although there is no similarity between them in terms of occupation, size, appearance, age, or experience, the barbarian still inexplicably feels that he and the little mage seem to be somewhat similar in some places.

"Seriously, if it were me, I'd go for the third option. Krees kicked a piece of building debris at his feet, "and then desperately do the task to upgrade the so-called [Mission Log] system to the next level, so that this transformation skill can be officially used." ”

"Although this skill is not the strongest at the moment, it has the widest applicability, and it has a good growth potential. The little mage said to Barrett, "What's more, you can transform into a black dragon, although the size is much smaller than that of normal dragons, but that is also quite an exciting thing! In the type of mage's magic, there are actually similar dragon transformation spells, but it is a high-level magic, and I can't do it yet." By the way, you just told me which one did you choose?"

"The second. Barrett sighed.

"Tell me why. Kreese asked curiously.

"I was just ......," the brute hesitated, but finally said, "just a slip of the hand." Well, that's not true, because you don't need your hands at all to choose a skill. It should be said that when I was engrossed in picking up the purple crystal representing the 'skill point' and making the final measurement between the three skills, my consciousness was suddenly interrupted by an unexpected thing......"

On the roof of a tall building in the distance, several cavemen with tools were crawling. They are trying to chisel the giant spider insignia off the roof of the building.

After a 'clanging' thud, the stone giant spider emblem fell from the rooftop, killing the three cavemen who were cleaning up the wreckage below, and interrupting the conversation between the two.

Blood and minced flesh flew everywhere, and the scene was somewhat miserable. However, the surrounding creatures were not surprised by this, and a nearby stoneblind barbarian overseer sent several cavemen to continue cleaning the spot.

The little mage grinned and withdrew his gaze from the scene of the tragedy, "Interrupted?

"There was a knock, a loud knock. Barrett looked around to prevent anything from falling from the roofs of the ruined buildings nearby, "At that time, my consciousness and spirit were all focused on the [Mission Log], and the knock on the door instantly interrupted me, and the purple round crystal fell directly on the second skill......"

The brute sighed again, "The guy who knocked on the door came to find his adventure partner, but I'm not his partner. That idiot found the wrong room......"

"Well, that's how things are in the world, it's always full of surprises that we can't imagine. The little mage smiled and said, "Which one were you going to choose?"

"The first item. Barrett replied, "I was going to pick the first skill first, because it would be very useful when you are in trouble during your adventures. Then try to see if I can continue to choose, because I still have one skill point left. ”

"The result?"

"The result is, of course, no!" Barrett spread his hand helplessly, "When I accidentally 'chosen' it, it disappeared temporarily. I'm referring to the [Quest Log]. After that, no matter how much I summoned it, it didn't show up as usual. It wasn't until this morning, when I tried again, that it slowly recognised in front of me. And ......," the barbarian's expression was a little puzzled, "and the color on its surface has become very dull, and I don't know what causes it." ”

Krees nodded thoughtfully, "All of the gains are not without a price, and a powerful skill like this will cost even more. It - we all know what this refers to - it should be reluctant to give you such a skill a level in advance, so even if you want to use the second skill point, it is a little overwhelming. It may be a little tired. ”

"Tired, tired like us living creatures?" Barrett asked curiously, "I feel like this thing is acting more like a construct." ”

"The construct can also be 'tired' if it doesn't have enough energy in the Mana Furnace. "Like this raven on your shoulder, if it doesn't eat a magic crystal for a while, it will be no different from the statue next to it." ”

"Magic stones, magic stones!" the raven flew onto the little mage's palm, opening its beak wide, and only after the little mage threw in two cherry-sized shattered crystals did it fly back to Barritt's shoulder.

Krees smiled and dusted his palms, "I feel like it's actually conveying some information to you in a subtle way. ”

"What's the message?"

"Upgraded information for it. The little mage said, "You have done the task for more than half a year, and you have earned about 1,000 points by adding up the soul energy required by those skills, if I am not mistaken." ”

Krees probed into the window of a nearby building, looked inside, and then retracted and said to the brute, "And it takes 1,000 points to upgrade it." While I don't know how easy it is to obtain this energy, in your case it's clearly not a small amount. That's why it gives you enough reasons to do what you can. For example, the temptation of powerful skills, and the subtle persecution, after all, if you don't help it level up, you won't want to level up in the future. There are also new ways to obtain soul energy. It uses this series of measures to ensure that you have some heart and mind to help it upgrade. ”

"Hearing you say that, I feel like it has a consciousness of its own. Barrett, who was originally very relieved about the [Mission Log], was a little wary of this inexplicable thing at this time, "Even so, is it harmless?"

"Rest assured, symbiosis is what it is. The little mage pointed to the raven on the brute's shoulder with his chin, "This little creature can help us, and it was created for the same purpose, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have some thoughts of its own. This little fellow sees that I have a good relationship with you, and that I am a mage, so he finds the opportunity to fly over to me and beg for food and do himself some good. And that's how that thing should be. ”

Barrett knew that he didn't plan to upgrade the [Mission Log] in the first place, could it be that this thought led this so-called 'system' to tempt him with a series of moves that included powerful skills?

"Actually, the second skill is a good choice for you. Krees looked at the brute again, "And, I should be able to help you." ”

Barry nodded, this was the main purpose of his visit.

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