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Chapter Fourteen: It couldn't be better!
"Why did you take that scapegoat scarf just now? Did you know it was for your own good and take it on purpose?"
"Yes, I've heard some news from a friend, but I can't reveal who that friend is."
Li Ji raised his index finger and waved it in front of the raven. "Let's start playing. At least clearing the level shouldn't be a problem."
If it were a heartbreaking ending, Li Ji might not have gotten it so quickly, because failing in the current Calamity difficulty could be life-threatening.
Even though Phantom is still a rogue, it's still a rogue. If, during a chaotic situation, the item given is particularly trash and used to break a large lock, there's still a certain risk involved.
But you can get past the mouthpiece with your eyes closed, and you can even get an extra layer of protection. If you really encounter one, you can take more collectibles from the underworld. It's a case of "might as well take advantage of it."
If all the collections can be taken out of the country, it could even be said that you make a huge profit!
"Okay... if you're really that confident, then I'll try to interfere as little as possible in your affairs, except for crucial decisions."
Raven tapped his temples with his knuckles, feeling a headache coming on. Judging from Li Ji's statement and his current behavior, the matter was probably true, so he could only continue to trust him.
The two soon arrived at the next crevice.
These cracks were different from the unexpected encounters we'd just had; each one stood perfectly in the middle of the road, sealing off every possible gap in the fog-shrouded landscape.
If they are not sealed away, we will be unable to move forward any further.
[Emergency Operations - Salute Squad]
Li Ji exchanged a glance with Ling before entering the crevice.
Compared to the previous cannon salute squad, in this emergency operation, the gunners will be upgraded to gunner team leaders, and their various stats will also be improved.
But for Ling, these improvements are practically equivalent to no enhancement at all.
As mentioned before, the first two levels of Phantom are basically easy levels; anyone who knows a little bit of the game won't miss any monsters.
Especially the cannon salute squad and dancing with insects.
After simply placing the order in the same position, Xuanjing was also placed in the same position without any changes.
[They even broadcast emergencies like this? Are we going to have to watch a replay?]
[It seems the artillery still can't break through... it did manage to make a slight impact.]
[Does anyone know how much firepower this artillery has?]
[I think it has 420 attack power. With the negative effects from the collectibles, that means this dragon only has around 300 defense?]
[Over 300 defense is pretty good. Many sword masters don't even have 300 defense; they're squishy.]
[Who are you calling names? If you're so tough, let's settle this one-on-one offline!]
[Whoever gets angry gets yelled at, hehe ??]
"This is an emergency operation, so the attributes are different. The attack bonus here will be even higher, and Xuan Jing's defense is estimated to be at least 400."
Raven only mentioned it briefly and did not release any specific data.
When the artillery squad is in emergency combat, it will increase the enemy's attack power by 45%. With the addition of the 25% from the half-washed Lone Diamond, the artillery squad leader's attack power is actually over 700.
"This summoned creature is too powerful... No wonder he's so confident. When will my team have someone like that?!"
Raven could only sigh inwardly, looking enviously at Li Ji and Ling, who was waving lanterns with style in the audience.
Without any surprises, not only were the summoned creatures not changed, but even the unclaimed wealth not far from the Blue Gate was preserved, and the emergency cannon squad was thus able to get through the ordeal.
[Command Experience +6, Congratulations on reaching Command Level 2, Hope Cap +4, Gained Originium Ingots +4 +1, Obtained the Pried-Open Toolbox (+4 Hope)]
You have obtained a Heavy Equipment Recruitment Ticket.
"Recruitment, millet."
[Hope 8→2, Congratulations on obtaining the Elite 2 Operator, Shu.]
Since Li Ji chose a support team, his first choice for a healer must be a tank rather than a healer.
As a powerful "healing" tool, a single millet stalk can actually resolve the pressure brought by the subsequent illusions of "survival" in later levels.
The "Survival" attribute grants the following effects: all non-leader enemies on the field take 100 true damage per second, their attack power is increased to 150%, and their attack speed is increased by 50; all friendly units on the field take 50 true damage per second, their attack power is increased by 50%, and their attack speed is increased by 50%.
Millet's talent, Evergreen Grain, restores 80 health per second to friendly units within the sown plot, perfectly offsetting the damage received per second.
So, by all accounts, the term "survival" has almost no negative effect on him!
Moreover, thanks to the existence of the order, there are some extra little surprises.
After collecting all the rewards, Li Ji and the others returned to the Misty Path.
Shu was already standing outside waiting for everyone.
"Are you here too?"
Shu noticed Ling, who was holding a wine cup next to Li Ji, and asked him curiously.
"No wonder I haven't seen you on Rhodes Island for a while, and it's also no wonder that Xiao Nian and Xiao Xi have become 'active' again recently."
Ling gently stepped down the steps, looked at her younger sister in front of her, and said with a slight smile.
"I thought you would continue to hold that bottle in your dreams. The wine I left was never picked up by you even after I left. It seems that some people are more important."
Shu spoke these words very calmly, as if this was how she had lived for thousands of years, and it was nothing new to her.
The two exchanged words back and forth, occasionally pulling Li Ji aside to tease him.
She even proudly pulled Li Ji to her side.
Meanwhile, the raven looked on with curiosity—first looking down at its toes, then pulling Li Ji toward its millet.
"Is this the assistant he used to bring with him...?"
Raven did remember seeing Shu before, but Li Ji had only given him a brief introduction before letting Shu reserve a spot.
She did not speak to Shu at all.
It's just that her tone and expression gave people a very gentle feeling, like a bottle of aged wine that was so mellow that it made people feel intoxicated.
After a while, Li Ji finally managed to "break free" from between the two and stood back beside Raven.
He glanced at the two sisters, then at the raven beside him, and suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.
Raven: "?"
For some reason, the raven suddenly felt very angry.
"What kind of profession is 'Shu'?"
She suppressed her urge to kick Li Ji while she was down and asked him curiously.
"The weapon she's carrying is a short sword and... a lock. That guy must be a sorcerer or a support, right?"
"First of all, those two things are called Jade Cong and Luban Lock. Secondly, Shu is a heavy armorer, and the branch is a guardian, neither a sorcerer nor a support."
"?"
Raven rubbed its ears, then looked at Millet beside it and said, "No, if she's heavily armored... doesn't she carry a shield?"
"Who says that heavy armor users have to carry shields...? Is there such a rule?"
Li Ji didn't explain, but instead asked Raven a question.
[That makes so much sense, I can't even argue with it.]
[Indeed, then please identify who among the following is not an archer: Gilgamesh wielding a sword, Enkidu wielding a chain, Archer wielding twin short swords, and Tesla wielding electric lightning...]
[Your entire force consists of archers, right?]
[Someone come and seal this document for me! It's still in the month! It's still in the month!]
[That makes sense. I won't bring a shield next time I go into the Rift. I was finding it a bit inconvenient anyway.]
[You'd better not bring it, or I'll have your captain kick you out of the team!]
"Now that everything's over here, let's go shopping."
Seeing that Ling and Shu had finished their bickering, Li Ji calmly addressed the crowd before continuing on his way.
The last level of the first floor will definitely be the treacherous merchant, just like the final bosses of the third and fifth floors.
As the group continued forward, outside a huge courtyard, a man dressed in gray-black clothes was squatting in a very standard Asian squat at the entrance of the courtyard.
[Damn, canned goods, this guy's obviously a businessman.]
[Why don't you buy one and take a look?]
[It's understandable that there might be an empty slot occasionally~]
[He probably doesn't let you use Originium Bars for the lottery here, right? Ask him how much a miniature jar costs.]
Kannot casually surveyed his surroundings, seemingly noticing Li Ji and the others' arrival. He abruptly stood up and greeted Li Ji:
Good morning, good afternoon... and good evening!
Canned Head said to Li Ji with a hint of surprise, "It's been a long time! My old friend, I never expected to see you here. How long has it been since we last met?!"
Kannot Goodinnauf is a rather mysterious character in the storyline, and also the owner of the shop in each generation of Integrated Strategy.
"Has it been a long time? I honestly can't quite remember."
“Of course, my friend. The last time I saw someone from Rhodes Island... I was doing business in Sami back then. I never expected to end up in this godforsaken place again.”