Skill Forge: Broken Extra Character

"Not so fast," Cedric interjected with a worried look. "What could be more important than helping right now? Is it because of my low level?"

\'Well, yeah,\' Jett thought, trying to sugarcoat his response. "Actually, I\'m trying to help you. I need you two to level up faster, and the best way to do that right now is to focus on what you do best."

Cedric\'s curiosity got the better of him. "You mean crafting?"

"Precisely," Jett confirmed. "For you, that means blacksmithing, crafting items, and enchanting. I know you\'re good at blacksmithing, but I want you to raise your proficiency in all these areas. The better you are at it, the faster your level will grow on its own. You won\'t even want to join us once you see the results for yourself."

Cedric and Marcella began inspecting the contents of their pouches.

Cedric found an array of high-quality crafting and blacksmithing materials, including various metals and monster cores. There were also magic stones for enchanting items and imbuing them with special powers.

Marcella opened her pouch to find a trove of herbs, each one carefully selected for its potency in potion-making. She couldn\'t help but smile as she realized how these ingredients would aid her in creating powerful potions.

Jett, drawing from his extensive knowledge of the game WAR BOUND, knew that leveling up wasn\'t solely about combat.

His experience revealed special insights about each character\'s growth potential and criteria for efficient leveling. Understanding the unique characteristics of each member, Jett knew that some could advance without relying on traditional combat.

Among the fourteen, four characters: Cedric, Marcella, and two others could gain experience passively through tasks related to their job classes. This meant they could level up by focusing on their specific skills and roles.

Jett made sure to explain this to Cedric, Marcella and the others emphasizing that there were more effective methods than just hunting beasts and monsters.

Cedric needed to concentrate on crafting and enchanting items. The quality of the items he produced would directly influence his experience gain. Higher-grade weapons and enchanted items would result in more significant gains.

Marcella\'s task was to brew potent potions with the herbs provided. The better the potion, the higher the experience she would earn.

Jett intended to offer additional advice but found himself uncertain about where to start. He needed to tailor his guidance based on each character\'s role and strengths.

As he gathered his thoughts, he realized the importance of delivering clear and actionable advice to help them make the most of their tasks and maximize their leveling efficiency.

Jett gathered his thoughts and prepared to address Cedric and Marcella with a clear plan for their tasks.

He was determined to help them reach Level 50 before the next school year, knowing that the experience needed to level up increased exponentially. He felt confident in his ability to guide them effectively.

"Hey Cedric," Jett called out, "For your first task, I need you to craft fourteen items that can aid in leveling up."

Cedric looked uncertain. "Are you sure? You could just buy some from the shop."

Finn with a sigh, a bit irritated, "It\'s more cost-effective if you make them yourself. Plus, you\'re a Divine Lord with expertise in three different crafting classes. Have some faith in yourself. Who knows, your lower-level items might end up being better than the higher-tier ones from the shop."

Jett thought inwardly, \'He\'s only saying this because he doesn\'t want to spend his points at all, but he\'s not wrong. There\'s a reason I want him to be the one crafting our items and weapons and Marcella to take charge of the potions.\'

Cedric\'s hesitation melted away as he took Finn\'s words to heart. "Alright, I\'ll do my best."

Jett smiled inwardly, satisfied with Cedric\'s response.

Jett was eager to see their progress and was committed to helping them achieve their goals efficiently.

Asher\'s voice was laced with frustration as he spoke. "Could you make me a new set of daggers? I think I overdid it with that ogre. I lost one of the daggers, and the other one\'s on its last legs."

Freya chimed in, "If Asher\'s getting a new weapon, I need one too. And I\'m running low on arrows."

Jett\'s eyes narrowed in thought as he glanced at the two of them. \'These two… if I recall correctly, their requests should be logged at the academy. Right, I\'ll need to handle that.\'

Jett turned to Cedric. "Hey, could you craft something special for me?" Jett whispered, his voice low.

As Cedric nodded, a notification flashed repeatedly on Jett\'s interface, updating with new missions every time a request was made:

[New Commission]

[Amulet of Growth x7]

[Grinding Ring x7]

[Daggers for Asher x1]

[Unidentified…]

[Creating a new database…]

Rey, watching from the corner, noted how Cedric\'s screen lit up with the incoming commissions.

The last entry was struggling for a title, catching Rey\'s curiosity. \'What in the world is Jett asking him to make?\' Rey wondered, his brow furrowing in confusion.

*****

Next, Jett turned his attention to Finn. "You\'ll be in charge of selling any excess items Cedric makes during your free time. But don\'t forget to hunt some monsters as well."

"Fine by me, I guess," Finn replied, his tone nonchalant.

Jett nodded. "You\'ll also handle selling any drops we don\'t need after our daily hunts. We\'ll divide the materials we collect each day: one portion goes to Cedric and Marcella, and the rest is for you to sell off to earn some points."

"I get it," Finn said with a smirk. "I\'ll use my Midas Spear to rack up some serious experience." His inner thoughts were less enthusiastic. \'Anything to avoid sticking with you.\'

Jett shook Finn\'s hand and thought, \'Maybe I should cancel the contract now that he\'s matured.\' The contract notification appeared.

[Notice!]

[Force Contract has been Cancelled]

"What\'s with the sudden change?" Finn asked, pulling his hand back.

"Oh, nothing," Jett replied casually, brushing off the moment.

*****

Marcella was next. "So, all I need to do is stay indoors and brew potions?"

Jett nodded, his smile innocent. "That\'s right. And remember to convert all potions into pills before storing them. You\'ll need to meet a daily quota of 500 pills."

The amount felt overwhelming to Marcella. "Make it 400, and you\'ve got a deal."

"Fine by me. Just remember to make a variety of pills for HP recovery and other buffs. Also, whip up some that are just extremely bitter for no reason," Jett added with a goofy grin.

Pills were a higher grade than potions. To make a single pill, you needed ten potions, which were then condensed to create a more potent, concentrated effect.

This made pills more effective and efficient for various needs.

*****

Freya\'s task was different. "And Freya, yours is the simplest. You just need to pray for a specific amount of time," Jett explained.

"Pray? You mean like meditating?" Freya asked, her expression serious and focused.

Freya\'s leveling speed had always been the slowest compared to the others.

She had been searching for ways to accelerate her progress, but with limited knowledge on light magic, her advancements came only through sheer perseverance.

"You actually played WAR BOUND using Freya?" Aiden asked, surprised.

"Of course," Jett replied, his voice brimming with pride.

Aiden gave Jett a puzzled look. "You must be the strongest-willed person I\'ve ever met. Are you sure you\'re not an imposter?"

Jett blinked, realizing the oddity of his response. "What? I just really like Freya."

Freya was taken aback. "Huh?"

Elora, puzzled, echoed, "Freya?"

"What?" Freya responded impulsively.

Evelina\'s face lit up with a smug grin. "Oh, so you like her, huh?"

Freya, looking flustered, stammered, "No, he doesn\'t. Right?"

Jett, confused, mused aloud, "Why did you add \'right\'? You don\'t even believe me?"

As the realization hit Jett, he understood that his words had been misinterpreted.

"Well, that escalated quickly," Marcella said, casually munching on some leftovers.

Rey, seizing the moment, added with a sly grin, "I get it now. You liked Freya so much that you spent all your time studying her and her abilities because you were weirdly obsessed with her."

Jett, caught off guard, stumbled, "Yes... no, that\'s not why." He cursed inwardly, \'Crap, I\'m really going to get you for this.\'

"So how do you know so much?" Rey pressed, curiosity piqued.

Jett shrugged it off. "I played the game, just like you guys."

The others were still skeptical.

Seraphina frowned, "That doesn\'t explain how you know details that probably never appeared on the forums."

"Or how you know so much about Freya\'s abilities," Marcella added, her curiosity evident.

Everyone leaned in, eager for Jett\'s response.

Jett\'s face tightened as he replied, "That\'s a secret."

He carefully avoided revealing his past life, unwilling to share too much. His reluctance left the group visibly disappointed.

"You\'re no fun, Jett," Rey said, mocking him with a drawn-out "booo."

"Whatever, we still have things to discuss," Jett said, brushing off their comments.

Rey smirked, "More like you still have things to tell us, right?"

Jett sighed. "Seriously? Fine. Yes, I still need to fill you in on where to hunt monsters, who goes with whom, and other details."

"Awesome, let\'s hear it," Matthew said, his enthusiasm renewed.

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Hehe

They got him good this time