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Chapter 300: Flawless-Grade Equipment
Chapter 300: Flawless-Grade Equipment
After entering the storage room, Feng Bu Jue first claimed his extra reward, once again selecting the 40% experience bonus. The experience cap for level 20 was 280,000, so 40% of that—112,000—was even more than what he’d earned from completing the scenario.
With the extra reward secured, Feng Bu Jue approached another glass column with a mix of anxiety and anticipation, ready to claim the "usable Flawless-grade Equipment" he’d earned.
"At a time like this, I shouldn’t get my hopes up too high", he muttered to himself, mentally bracing for disappointment in case the item turned out to be a dud.
A white light coalesced before his eyes, and soon a finely crafted sleeveless armor materialized within the glass column. Its silver-gray surface shimmered with golden engravings, and under the light, it seemed to radiate a faint, ethereal glow.
[Name: Artemis' Embrace]
[Type: Armor]
[Quality: Flawless]
[Defense: ★★★★★]
[Attribute: None]
[Special Effect: Greatly reduces damage from all ranged attacks]
[Equipment Condition: Universal Proficiency C, Non-Tradable After Pickup]
[Background: Under the lunar goddess's protection, players gain complete immunity to conventional ranged damage like arrows, bullets, and beams, while partially negating other ranged attacks (specialized ammunition, long-range skills, or unique equipment) and non-physical damage.]
"Not bad at all", Feng Bu Jue remarked. "It doesn’t pale in comparison to the battle armor your sister mass-produces." He couldn’t resist teasing Artemis and Athena’s relationship.
Since the [Echo Armor] was merely a utility belt, it didn’t interfere with wearing this new equipment. While pairing an Ancient Greek-style armor with a utility belt from Marvel Comics felt slightly jarring, Feng Bu Jue’s appearance always displayed his "attire" as a whole, so it hardly mattered.
The moment he donned the armor, an unprecedented surge of joy and satisfaction washed over him. This was truly his first Flawless-grade equipment—his own. Previously, he’d handled items like the Legendary-grade [One-Shot Pistol] and the Flawless-grade [Cold Blood Armor], but those were all temporary and couldn’t be taken out of their scenarios.
Wearing [Artemis' Embrace] felt like finally driving a car home after years of test-driving in showrooms.
Of course, Feng Bu Jue wasn’t the type to gloat over a single piece of equipment for long. His attention quickly shifted elsewhere.
He checked his satchel: the Thermobaric Bomb, Detonator, Frozen Pulse Rifle, and spare parachute (prepared for the original Batcave heist plan) had all vanished. The post-completion screen confirmed he’d brought nothing out.
This kill game mode had been a rollercoaster. From the moment Jason and Jason Todd appeared, his plans had unraveled. Yet upon reflection, the losses weren’t severe—just some ammunition and two healing vials.
"Hmm… no need to resupply for now. I’ll head to the mall after the next scenario", Feng Bu Jue mused. "I’m just a bit short of level 29. Before hitting 30, I’d better not spend my skill points recklessly. No need to browse the Scare Box either—tempting as it might be." After deliberating, he decided to play a round and reach level 29 first.
Returning to the Elevator Room, he opened his Friend List, but nearly everyone’s status read "In Game." With no clear timeline for their availability, he opted for solo play.
After a few seconds’ thought, he tapped the touchscreen to open the mode selection menu and queued for Team Survival Mode.
He’d played solo survival earlier that afternoon, and the previous scenario had been an excruciatingly difficult kill game. Now, he craved a team with more players to relax and play support.
Feng Bu Jue’s current character data:
Title: [Dark Vanguard]
Experience Points: 258,500/280,000
Skill Points: 14,400
Game Currency: 1,365,000
Proficiency: Universal C, Mechanics D, Scouting D, Martial Arts C, Shooting D, Medicine E, Spirit Arts C, Summoning F
Satchel (10/15): Mario’s Pipe Wrench, Flashlight, Eighteen Bronze Warriors’ Foldable Stool (No.5), *-500 (10/20), Anti-Gravity Launcher, Moxxi’s Bad Temper, Adamantine Bell, Prozbynna’s Vacuum, Vitality Value Supplement (Middle) ×3, Endless Grenade Magazine
Equipment: Jazzy Moves, Spider Silk Glove, Death Poker (Psionic Weapon), Echo Armor, Goblin Toxic Gas Mask, Artemis’ Embrace
Space (4/10): Puzzle Piece Card – Monkey, Puzzle Piece Card – Sunglasses, Puzzle Piece Card – Strawberry, Puzzle Piece Card – Leather Jacket
Skills: [Less Hasty Repair], [Spirit Sense Body Technique], [Ice Alchemist’s Perseverance], [Demon God Descent]
With stats like these, he could easily become the team’s main force. As long as the scenario was cleared, even if he sacrificed himself during the mission, he’d still gain enough experience to level up comfortably.
[Mad Bu Jue, Level 28]
[Please select your game mode.]
[You have selected Team Survival Mode (Common). Please confirm.]
[Confirmed. Team size random value generated: Four 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.]
After a series of prompts, the game’s signature dialogue played: "Welcome to Terrifying Paradise." This time, the voice sounded like an artistic young man—calm and steady in tone.
Simultaneously, Feng Bu Jue’s vision darkened. This scenario apparently used the "sudden teleportation" entry method.
[Loading completed. You are now entering Team Survival Mode (Common).]
[This mode provides a scenario overview and may feature side quests/hidden tasks and special world views.]
[Scenario Clearance Reward: Randomly draw one Learnable Skill Card.]
[Scenario overview will now play. The game will begin immediately afterward.]
The opening CG began with a surprisingly mundane scene—dusk over a bustling metropolis. Skyscrapers loomed, traffic roared, and pedestrians bustled about. Everything seemed ordinary, and the narration delayed its arrival.
The camera panned slowly through the air, resembling a travel documentary capturing city life.
"This generic opening feels oddly unsettling", Feng Bu Jue thought.
After a dozen seconds, the screen focused on a roughly twenty-story building. From a fixed angle, the camera slowly zoomed in.
Suddenly, the sky darkened. Pedestrians and vehicles within view dwindled…
(End of Chapter)
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