novelraw Chapter 152-2: Rapid Level-Up, Strategy for Grand Scholar Rona (2)
Chapter 152-2: Rapid Level-Up, Strategy for Grand Scholar Rona (2)
Once inside the office with the door closed, he revealed his true self, the ugly face of someone on the President’s blacklist.
[You possess the shell of the Corrupted Earth Giant!]
[With a roar, you raise your Ancient Dragonfang Greatclub and smash it down onto the chatterbox before you…]
[The Knowledge-Seeking Multivision Association Bachelor stared wide-eyed in horror, hastily trying to chant a spell, but before he could finish, his head was crushed by the monstrous club, red and white fluids splattering everywhere!]
[The headless corpse slowly collapsed…]
[You have defeated the Knowledge-Seeking Multivision Association Bachelor. Experience greatly increased!]
[You have obtained 10,000 Spirit Essence!]
[You have obtained Indomitable Trace of Spirit Essence *1]
[You have obtained Bachelor Badge (Item)]
Lin Xuns face twitched, as the game text did not display a possession option.The Bachelor had been smashed into a headless corpse by the Earth Giants club, there was no way to possess that now.
The Earth Giants attack style had always been brutally violent.
Other monsters could still survive, but fragile magic users like Scholars were so delicate that even leaving behind a head was already showing mercy.
With no other choice, he unequipped the Dancers hidden blade and outfitted it onto the Earth Giant.
He then proceeded to the next office.
After knocking with his golden brick, he successfully obtained a fully intact shell.
[Shell: Knowledge-Seeking Multivision Association Bachelor]
[True Name: Unknown]
[Compatibility: 110% (+45%) Compatibility exceeds the threshold, shell quality increased!]
[Shell Quality: Rare+]
[Shell Level: 40]
[Shell Equipment: Spellcasting Ring (Fine+ Grade Equipment)]
[Shell Equipment: Association Bachelor Robe (Fine+ Grade Equipment)]
[Shell Skill: Knowledge Barrier (Rare+ Grade)]
[Shell Skill: Knowledge Radiance (Rare+ Grade)]
The Bachelor shell had already reached level 40, and both its shell quality and skills had reached Rare+ grade.
Lin Xun couldn’t help but think of the Grand Scholars upstairs. Based on this, their level, shell quality, and skills would surely not be inferior to the Bachelors, most likely, their skill quality would not be lower than Epic grade.
As for shell quality, with his talent bonuses, it might even reach Epic grade.
The Bachelor shell’s quality was now on par with the Yellow-Robed Bishop. The effect of Visage of the Leader allowed him to designate the shell with the highest quality and the second-highest quality as leaders.
At this point, Lin Xun could appoint the Bachelor as the leader, which would raise all his shells to level 40, surpassing the Earth Giant, which was only level 38.
However, all experience gained from killing monsters would be attributed to the leader. Since there were still plenty of Scholars and Bachelors left to farm for experience, he held off for now.
Facing the Grand Scholars, who were the top combat power within the association, Lin Xun naturally wanted to strengthen himself as much as possible before engaging them.
He began clearing all floors below the fifth.
After two more refresh cycles at the Resting Page, he had swept through floors one to four, three full times, even wiping out the staff and examiners on the first and second floors.
After harvesting three full waves of enemies, it was already noon.
The Earth Giant shells level skyrocketed to level 41.
Though Spirit Essence only dropped during the first monster refresh, his total now approached 250,000.
Not to mention the pile of equipment stripped from the monster shells stored in his inventory.
A rough estimate suggested that these items were worth another 70,000 to 80,000 Spirit Essence.
“Overnight riches! This association building is a farming goldmine!”
“If not for the three-refresh limit, I could grind here for an eternity.”
With a sigh, he collected himself and prepared to head for the fifth floor to challenge the Grand Scholars.
[The elevator rises slowly. You arrive at the fifth floor of the association building…]
[You step out of the elevator and enter the corridor. According to the Directory Map of the Multivision School Association Building, this floor has only six offices across its three hallways.]
[Before you is the office you’ve visited before: Grand Scholar Ronas office.]
[Do you wish to enter this office or proceed to the next one?]
Lin Xun paused for a moment.
Rona had helped him train the Valkyrie without asking for anything in return. Challenging Rona now would be completely ungrateful.
Though he desired a Grand Scholar shell, there was no need to go against his own principles just to gain power.
Still, he chose to enter the office to check on the Valkyries training progress.
[Just as you’re about to knock on Ronas office door, it opens automatically…]
[You step inside and see the Battle Angel – Valkyrie sitting at the desk, holding a quill pen, diligently studying under Grand Scholar Ronas guidance, earnestly taking notes. Her beautiful face practically radiates with the words ‘striving for excellence.’]
[Grand Scholar Rona glances at you coldly, stating that the doll is still in training and far from mastery. If you have no urgent business, do not disturb her.]
[Do you wish to exit the office?]
Lin Xun felt helpless. Better not disturb the Valkyries serious study.
Just as he was about to leave, a new idea struck him.
To challenge other Grand Scholars honestly, he wasn’t confident.
Judging by the Knowledge Barrier Rona had set before, the strength of Grand Scholars was extremely high.
Although he was now level 41, six levels higher than when he previously attacked the Knowledge Barrier at level 35, he still wasn’t confident that he could break through.
However, if he could gain Ronas assistance, slaying the other Grand Scholars would become simple!
As for how to gain Ronas help…
Lin Xuns gaze shifted to a long-stored special item in his inventory: The Love Letter to Grand Scholar Rona.
If he could raise Ronas affection, ‘conquering’ Rona, it would naturally lead to her helping him.
Still, this needed careful planning and consideration.
For now, Lin Xun exited the office to think.
Previously, even the wealthy Smelting Plant Owner had failed to gain Ronas favor, proving she had no interest in money or Spirit Essence, a woman above such vulgar pursuits.
Instead, after the Smelting Plant Owner transplanted the Eyeball of the Subterranean Oculomass Demon and became vastly knowledgeable, he had managed to become casual friends with Rona.
Moreover, his offering of the rare Refined Copper Essence likely gained favor not because of its monetary value, but due to its rarity and mysterious nature.
From this, Lin Xun deduced that in order to raise Ronas affection, he must cater to her interests by gifting rare items.
He opened his inventory to search…
Before long, his eyes lit up, he found not one, but two suitable items.
[You step back into Rona’s office. Rona frowns slightly, looking at you with puzzlement.]
Lin Xun prepared to make his move.
Opening his inventory, he selected an item and chose to gift it.
[You have gifted Nano-Bio Combat Armor (Rare-grade equipment) to Grand Scholar Rona of the Knowledge-Seeking Multivision Association!]
[Rona gazes in astonishment at the strange outfit she has never seen before.]
[The black nano combat suit features a honeycomb-patterned tantalum-titanium alloy exoskeleton, intelligent nano-fiber muscles, and a mechanical spine connected to the nervous system, a high-tech battle suit unlike anything she has ever encountered!]
[Rona’s eyes are instantly captivated by the suit…]