"I will create this kind of weapon every 6 hours? Just by waiting?"
"Yes. Master is correct."
"Hmmm... interesting." A smirk started to appear on his face. He was familiar with all these stats. But there was one thing nagging at the back of his mind.
' I have no idea if this weapon's stats are good for dungeon hunters. If I sell this, will it even be sellable?' he thought. Then, another important question came to mind...
"GENIE, if I wait 6 more hours in this... dimension, will it also be 6 hours in the real world?"
GENIE was silence for a while before she replied.
"Time runs differently here. One month here equals one day in the real world."
GENIE smiled.
"Well, that's interesting. For now, I want to wait the next 6 hours to see the next weapon Data. Besides that, I want to explore this place more."
"I will accompany you, Master."
And so, for the next 6 hours, Zayden and GENIE walked around the district. GENIE explained more about the system, answering questions he didn't fully understand. She also showed him interesting places within the province.
One thing was for sure, this province was massive. Maybe as big as, or even bigger than, his own current district. The scenery was breathtaking, so much so that he didn't even notice the hours pass.
When he was walking, suddenly, his head hit an invisible wall in front of him. He touch his swollen forehead and ask GENIE. "What is this? Is there some mirror?"
"No. It is a barrier to contain this area."
"Contained from what?"
"You don't need to think about it, for now."
Zayden looked at her. 'She definitely hiding something!'
Then he walked back to where he came from.
"I really hope the next one is at least a rare weapon," Zayden said as he jogged toward the mine. GENIE had explained to him the ranking system of the items produced by the mine. In ascending order, it started with: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, Unique, Legendary, and Mythical. The higher the rank, the stronger the weapon's stats.
However, she said that those ranks are the basic ones. She mention there is a Generator that can generate Ranks, but it is very rare.
As Zayden looked inside the container, he was shocked to see two Data, one gray and one green.
"My, you are so lucky, Master. To be able to produce more than one Data per generation without upgrades is extremely rare."
"Is that so? How rare is it?" he asked, holding the two orbs in his hands.
"The probability is 1 in 5 million."
"That really rare! Now, Decipher."
The two Data then began to shine, revealing a hammer and a spear.
The hammer was of common rank, with stats similar to the sword he had gotten earlier. But the spear… was something else.
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[OBSIDIAN SPEAR]
Rank: Uncommon
Type: Spear
Level: 0/50
Durability:100/100
HP:+ 20
ATK:+ 50
AGI: +20
LUCK: +5
A volcanic spear carved from blackened obsidian stone.
Skill:
Obsidian Serration (passive)
Basic attacks cause critical damage when striking enemies from behind.
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The spear had a black blade with a crimson vein running through it. Its shaft was crafted from smooth black wood. Overall, it wasn't very heavy.
Zayden then stepped out of the room and attempted a dramatic move like the ones he'd seen in eastern dramas. Though his movements were stiff and awkward, he gave it his all. If anyone saw him doing this in public, they'd surely think he was someone who had just escaped from a psychiatric ward.
He swung the spear and finished with a dramatic slam of the weapon against the ground.
'I totally look like one of those movie protagonists.' He was proud of himself.
"Nicely executed, Master!"
GENIE clapped, fueling his already inflated pride.
"Thank you, GENIE. By the way, can I call you something else? 'GENIE' sounds kind of weird. How about… Jenny? It sounds more modern."
"Jenny… yes, I like that name."
GENIE, now Jenny, smiled. Somehow, a little warmth stirred in her artificial heart. It was the first time anyone had given her a name or treated her like this.
Just like the previous Master...
'He's very much an amateur, even the weakest I've seen. Unlike the past Masters. But… he has great potential.' Jenny thought, watching Zayden continue to thrust and swing his spear like a kindergartener.
'I will make him the greatest Master of them all!' Jenny silently vowed
[Skill : Spear Mastery learned!]
"Woah. So I learned a weapon mastery skill just by wielding it? Cool!" He excited.
'Alright! This is a great weapon. I wonder how much it would sell for… Hmm, I'll need to check the market prices later. Anyway, let's wait another six hours."
"You might want to check how much GP you currently have and consider leveling up your mine."
"Oh right! Whoa... I already have 6 GP! Now I want to check the mine status."
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[WEAPON GENERATOR MINE - ALPHA TYPE]
Rank: Common
Slot Used: 2
Total Production: 1 Data / 6 hours
Number of Floors: 1
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[FLOOR 1]
Level: 1
Production: 1 Data / 6 hours
GP Required for Next Level: 2
Possible Data Ranks:
1. Common: 90%
2. Uncommon: 10%
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[FLOOR 2]
LOCKED
(10 GP to unlock this floor)
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"Ermmm... do I level up the first floor, or wait another 4 hours to unlock the second floor? Should I choose quality or quantity?" Zayden put his hand on his chin.
"No need to think too hard about it. I'll just level up the first floor first." He then upgraded the first floor.
"Congratulations, Master. You've shortened the production time by 1 hour."
"Alright. Now we just wait. Please wake me up when the generator finished. I want to sleep now."
Zayden lay down beneath one of the trees, letting its shade block out the sunlight. Jenny sat beside him, keeping watch over him.
Hours later....
Yawn!
"What a nice sleep. I even dreamt of swimming in a pool of money. Hehehe... it's gotta be a sign that my life's about to turn around."
He then noticed Jenny sitting beside him, staring intently at the mine.
"How long have I been sleeping, Jenny?"
"Nearly 12 hours, Master."
"What?! No wonder I feel so energized now. How about you? You didn't sleep?"
"I don't need sleep. My cells regenerate every second, even without rest."
"Is that so? Then let's go check the harvest!" Zayden grinned as he dashed toward the mine.
Inside the container, only two grey weapon Data were visible. Zayden looked a bit disappointed. Jenny noticed and spoke.
"The uncommon Data you received earlier was truly a lucky find. At the current level of the mine, the chance to get an uncommon Data is only 1 in 5. If you want more and better quality weapons, I suggest upgrading the [Generator Reactor]. That way, it can produce more GP for leveling up."
The two Data he received this time contained a bow and a dagger, both Common rank.
"Maybe you're right. But I remember the reactor requires Frame Points to level up. Where do I get those in this world? Are there any mines that can generate them?"
"Frame Points cannot be generated or found in this world. They can only be obtained in your real world."
"Okay… so how do I get them?" Zayden's eyes lit up with excitement. He couldn't wait to get his hands on more powerful weapons.
"By defeating monsters and clearing dungeons."
"What?!"