[ New Quest ]
A Sculptor Can Create from Anything
The old granny wants you to become a true sculptor, one who can craft using any material and tool.
Task:
Learn and master any Five crafting skills to at least Level 5 (Basic Proficiency).
Reward:
Soul Sculpting Knife Special Skill: Shapeshift (Unlocked)
[ Soul Sculpting Knife Special Skill: Shapeshift ]
Effect: Allows the Soul Sculpting Knife to change its form into any crafting tool.
Each tool form grants unique bonuses, enhancing the quality and precision of the work.
"Okay, time to get to work," Blade mumbled.
Just as he was about to move, someone grabbed his shoulder.
"Finally found you."
Blade turned around and saw his uncle standing there.
"What are you doing here in this abandoned building?" his uncle asked.
Blade hesitated before replying, "An old lady needed help."
"Oh, you're talking about that famous stingy lady," his uncle said, raising an eyebrow.
Blade looked at him curiously. "She's famous?"
"Yeah, she's pretty well-known around here. This is the house of an old woman who never gave anything in return, even when people tried to help her," his uncle explained.
Just then, the old granny's voice echoed in Blade's head. "Son, don't tell him about the reward I gave you," she warned, sounding irritated.
Blade just nodded silently.
"I thought she was pitiful, so I helped her," Blade said.
James nodded. "Anyway, here, take this friend request. Otherwise, I'll have to search all over town for you again."
A system notification appeared.
[ Doctor has sent you a friend request. ]
[ Will you accept it? ]
Blade pressed yes, and James was added to his contacts.
"Good, now let's get you started," James said.
Blade nodded as James led him to the training center.
"Here, we'll figure out what weapon suits you best," James said, pointing at a weapon rack. "Just pick one and activate the challenge."
Blade scanned the rack before picking up a bow. He activated the challenge, and several training dummies appeared. Without hesitation, he took aim and fired, hitting the targets with ease.
"You're a natural," James commented.
Blade glanced at him. "Are you skilled in archery too?"
James nodded. "Yeah, my talent lies in archery. At first, I chose the sword like everyone else and struggled until I found a guide on how to pick the right weapon."
Blade listened attentively before James continued, "Now, let's start with the sword."
Blade nodded and walked back to the weapon rack, selecting a standard longsword.
This time, a single dummy appeared, but it had three different colored marks on it.
[ Challenge: Strike at the line when it lights up ]
Blue – Downward slash
Red – Upward slash
Black – Simple stab
White – Horizontal slash
Blade nodded as he understood the meaning behind the marks. He had to slash the dummy in the exact order the system defined. Only then would he be able to pass the challenge.
The marks began to light up in random order, each one glowing brightly before Blade. He focused intently, his hand gripping the sword tightly as he prepared for each strike.
The blue mark lit up first, and Blade swiftly executed a downward slash. Immediately after, the red mark lit up, prompting him to follow with an upward slash. The black mark glowed next, and Blade thrust the sword forward with a precise stab. Finally, the white mark lit up, and Blade performed a perfect horizontal slash.
The dummy trembled as Blade's strikes hit their targets with precision. The moment he finished, the marks faded, and a notification appeared in front of him.
[ Challenge Completed ]
[ Score: Perfect ]
"It was easy," Blade mumbled inwardly, as he had practiced with the all kinds of weapon a lot, so he now had a good amount of mastery on almost every weapon
[ Reward: Basic Sword Mastery ]
"Hm, another mastery skill, huh?" Blade mumbled, recalling how he had earned Perfect scores in Archery and now in Swordsmanship, gaining Basic Archery Mastery and Basic Sword Mastery.
"I wonder if I can gain other masteries too," he mused, deciding to test it out.
He looked at the racks, where various weapons were neatly displayed, and said, "Another perfect score," impressed by his progress. He then asked, "Do you want to check other weapons too?" Blade nodded enthusiastically.
Blade moved confidently to the next weapon rack, his eyes landing on a large, well-crafted shield. He could feel the weight in his hands as he picked it up, testing its balance. He had never really trained with shields before, but with his growing skills, he could sense the correct way to hold it, maneuver it, and defend.
He stepped in front of the dummy again, as a notification appeared.
[ Challenge: Perfect Defense with Shield ]
[ Task: Block all incoming attacks with perfect timing ]
[ Reward: Basic Shield Mastery ]
Blade nodded to himself, focusing his mind as the dummy began swinging its mock weapons at him. The first strike came fast and Blade raised the shield just in time, blocking it perfectly. Then came the second, and the third. With each attack, Blade's movements were sharper, more precise, and his reaction time was faster. His grip tightened, and he executed each block flawlessly, feeling an unexpected surge of pride as the final strike was deflected.
[ Challenge Completed ]
[ Score: Perfect ]
[ Reward: Basic Shield Mastery ]
"Not bad," Blade said with a grin, as he placed the shield down and moved on to the next weapon.
Next, he eyed a spear. Its long shaft and pointed tip seemed intimidating, but Blade had quickly grown accustomed to picking up new weapons. He held it, testing its weight and grip, before walking over to the dummy once more.
[ Challenge: Perfect Strikes with Spear ]
[ Task: Land accurate strikes at the right targets on the dummy ]
[ Reward: Basic Spear Mastery ]
The dummy's marks lit up, and Blade's focus narrowed. With a swift motion, he thrust the spear forward, hitting the target at the base of the chest. He quickly followed with a precise upward strike, then a sweeping motion to hit the dummy's legs. The spear felt natural in his hands, and with each strike, his confidence grew. He moved fluidly, anticipating the next target and striking it perfectly with precision.
[ Challenge Completed ]
[ Score: Perfect ]
[ Reward: Basic Spear Mastery ]
"Looks like I'm on a roll," Blade said, impressed by his progress with these new weapons. He felt the sense of mastery over them grow with each successful challenge, and now, he had earned the basic mastery of the shield and spear, just as he had with the sword and archery.
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