LRAB Chapter 126 126: The 40 Million Skill Book
Chapter 126 126: The 40 Million Skill Book
In ExoGenesis, skills can be upgraded in two ways: by leveling up and by upgrading the grade.
The first method is straightforward—just keep using the skill to increase proficiency, and eventually, it levels up. But upgrading the grade is trickier.
Even if a skill reaches LV10, it cannot be improved further without special means. Not everyone has a unique item like the Beast Skull.
The most common way to upgrade a skill's grade is through a Skill Evolution Stone, but the drop rate is ridiculously low, comparable to Guild Tokens.
Given that, it's easy to understand why a Gold Grade skill book like Blood Tide, which is a group-damage skill, would trigger such an intense bidding war.
After Sophie finished introducing the attributes of Blood Tide, all the guild leaders in the room couldn't hold back their excitement. In no time, the price shot up to 15 million, and there were no signs of it stopping.
When bidding for equipment, they usually weigh the pros and cons, considering the cost-effectiveness. But when it comes to bidding for skill books, there's no need for such calculations. They just throw money at it.
One guild leader remarked, "Blackshade really is a friend of the mage classes, dropping all these amazing mage items."
"I've cleared Crimson Tomb a couple of times, and it was all physical gear. Makes me feel terrible as a mage."
"Good grief, you and Blackshade are really neck-and-neck, huh?"
"Stop talking, will you? Can you let a brother get a good deal for once?"
"Yeah, it's already up to 20 million, can you guys stop bidding? Don't you care about money?"
"Fair point, we should slow down a bit."
Even though one leader was saying they should slow down, they were bidding harder than anyone.
Before long, the price hit 30 million.
At that point, the atmosphere calmed down a bit. Everyone realized that no matter how rich they were, they still had to consider their resources.
But Drake had a different mindset. For him, money was just meant to be spent. He immediately raised the bid to 32 million.
One guild leader groaned, "Drake, show us some mercy, give us a chance."
"You've already won two Gold Grade pieces, can't you let us have the skill book?"
"Come on, Drake, do me a solid, I'll owe you one!"
Sophie stood on the stage and addressed the crowd, "Ladies and gentlemen, after three rounds of fierce competition, I'm sure you're all a bit worked up. So, let's cool off with a couple of Silver Grade pieces first."
Everyone chuckled, feeling smug.
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Sophie continued, "As you all know, Blackshade's profession is Assassin. The next items we'll be auctioning are the weapons he once used—Bone-Cutting Twin Daggers! These weapons are highly praised by Blackshade himself!"
Bone-Cutting Dagger (Main Hand)
Silver Grade
Attack +300
Agility +15
Equipment Requirement: Level 10, (1/2)
Bloodletting Stiletto (Off Hand)
Silver Grade
Attack +300
Agility +15
Equipment Requirement: Level 10, (1/2)
Set 2/2: Attack +200. Activates Frenzied Dash, allowing you to quickly move toward a target, causing a blade storm that deals (Attack*200%) damage to enemies in your path. Cooldown: 30 seconds.
The moment the attributes of the two weapons were revealed, the guild leaders were immediately intrigued.
On one hand, the weapons themselves were powerful, especially with the added mobility effect. This would greatly improve the survivability of a squishy Assassin, and it could also be used for offense when the safety of the environment allowed for it.
Of course, that wasn't the most important part.
The real draw was that these weapons were used by Blackshade himself.
If they could get their hands on these, they might just tap into some of Blackshade's luck and possibly gain even more fortune down the road.