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Chapter 155
Chapter 155
Feng Bu Jue decisively chose experience points for his Fear Rating reward this time. The puzzle piece card he drew was 【Puzzle Piece Card】. The moment it entered his possession, Feng Bu Jue immediately considered a potential combination. He retrieved the other puzzle piece cards from his warehouse, held them in his hand, and opened the menu to select the "Combination" option. A system prompt immediately appeared: 【Detected one possible combination sequence】.
A new window popped up in the game menu, displaying a combination identical to what Feng Bu Jue had imagined. Deck name: 【Taz-Mania】 (Taz-Mania, a classic cartoon character from Warner Brothers). Consuming two 【Puzzle Piece Card】s would form this combination.
Feng Bu Jue hesitated slightly. He already possessed the 【Puzzle Card】, and now he had this "dog" card. Together, they hinted at other possible combinations—like "Three Generals", "Momotaro", or "Twelve Zodiac Animals." Both cards could serve as components for those decks, which required more consumption puzzle piece cards. The equipment obtained from such decks would undoubtedly be superior.
Still, he decided to craft this deck first to see what equipment a two-card puzzle piece deck could yield.
【The deck combination you selected is: Taz-Mania. Please confirm this action.】
Feng Bu Jue clicked confirm. The two puzzle piece cards dissolved into white light and vanished. A new card materialized in his hand. Its size matched standard puzzle piece cards—Tarot-sized, with illustrations on both sides. However, the deck’s edges had subtle changes; the patterns seemed embossed despite being flat, and the card itself felt slightly heavier.
【Deck generated. Would you like to exchange it for equipment?】 The system voice echoed again.
As this was his first crafted deck, there was no reason to auction it off. After all, equipment obtained through the deck system was at least fine-grade. Feng Bu Jue fearlessly selected "yes." The 【Taz-Mania】 card in his hand dissolved into white light.
A column of white light suddenly erupted on the other side of the storage room, transforming into a new glass pillar. Feng Bu Jue approached the pillar, where the equipment had already solidified. This time, the item was surprisingly large. He retrieved it for closer inspection.
【Name: Prozbynna's Vacuum】
【Type: Weapon】
【Quality: Fine】
【Attack Power: None】
【Attribute: None】
【Special Effect: Absorbs monster vitality value and restores an equal proportion to the player (absorption rate of 0.5% per second. Ineffective against deceased, formless, mechanical, or boss-level monsters). The vacuum cannot store vitality; absorption has immediate effect. If the player’s vitality is full during use, no restoration occurs.】
【Equipment Condition: Level 20, Universal Proficiency D, Apparatus Proficiency D】
【Background: Prozbynna was a maid serving Count Belmont in Castlevania. Aside from repelling intruders with her black belt in Taekwondo, her daily duty was cleaning the castle. Prozbynna’s Vacuum efficiently absorbs blood stains from floors or walls—a necessity due to Count Belmont’s habit of smashing goblets. Whenever the Count welcomed a Belmont family guest, he’d throw his blood-filled glass to the ground before engaging in passionate duels. This tradition persisted for centuries, its meaning forever elusive.】
"Hmm… Now that I think about it, the Count really did smash glasses in Lament of Innocence… And in the bad ending of Sotn, Sohen Golconda did too…" Feng Bu Jue mused. "Truly a mystery…" Due to level restrictions, he temporarily stored the weapon in the storage room.
This weapon’s tactical value was immense, with effects viable even in late-game scenarios. The vacuum had no binding restrictions—anyone meeting the equipment conditions could wield it. Theoretically, if a six-member party all qualified, they could take turns using it to restore vitality in scenarios swarming with low-tier monsters. Without a medic, this device surpassed vitality value supplements, as absorption had no diminishing returns.
After preparing thoroughly, Feng Bu Jue returned to the Login Space to review his current status:
Title: 【Scenario Explorer】
Level: 13,436/18,000
Skill Points: 2,400
Game Currency: 326,800
Proficiencies: Universal D, Mechanics D, Scouting E, Martial Arts D (Mask Bonus), Shooting D, Medicine F, Spirit Arts F, Summoning N/A
Satchel 9/10: Mario’s Pipe Wrench, Eye of Hostility, M1911A1 Pistol, Vitality Value Supplement (Medium) ×2, Flashlight, Folding Stool, *-500 (20/20), Robot Must Die, Anti-Gravity Launcher
Equipment: Jazzy Moves, Casey Jones Mask, Death Poker (Psionic Weapon), Echo Armor
Space 3/10: Puzzle Piece Card - Monkey, Puzzle Piece Card - Sunglasses, Prozbynna’s Vacuum
Skills: 【Hasty Repair】, 【Brat’s Low Kick】, 【Spirit Sense Body Technique】, 【Know Your Enemy】
He opened the touchscreen’s social options. Two names glowed online: "Kuangzong Jianying", whose status remained idle—likely preoccupied with arranging 【Hard Drive 2455-A-1】—and "Long Ao Min." The latter was already in-game, probably having queued up solo after seeing Feng Bu Jue was playing.
Feng Bu Jue had initially planned to try solo kill mode, but his last match with Kuangzong Jianying ended without direct combat. Somehow, he’d experienced team survival mode instead. The system’s title truly fit—【Scenario Explorer】 indeed.
Reflecting on it, Feng Bu Jue realized his true preference: team survival mode. The horror elements in scenarios were best experienced in survival mode. Expecting other players to scare him in kill mode was probably futile.
After a few taps on the touchscreen, he queued up solo for team survival mode.
【Mad Bu Jue, Level 18】
【Please select the game mode you wish to join.】
【You have selected Team Survival Mode (Common). Please confirm.】
【Confirmed. Team size randomly generated: Six players.】
【You have entered the queue. Searching for other ready players or teams.】
【Match complete. Coordinating nerve connection. Scenario generation in progress...】
【Loading started. Please wait.】
(End of Chapter)
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