Chapter 177: Wish List
"Hey son, everything okay?"
From the tone of his father's voice and the concerned glint in his eyes, Priam understood that an honest answer was expected.
"I'm good, Dad," Priam replied, embracing his father. The hug lasted a few seconds before Priam released his father. "I'm stressing a bit about my Tribulations."
And I worry for Sphinx. Those were the words Priam wanted to utter, but he couldn't. The old man had always been honest; if he knew the truth, Eve would sense it. Priam refused to put his father in danger, even if it meant lying to him.
"Well, I'm sure you'll find a solution. Deadlines have always fueled your motivation. I remember you always cramming for your exams at the last minute."
Priam burst into laughter. "Tribulations would be a deadly exam!"
As he spoke, his thoughts turned to Mirscella, trapped in her mind in his inner world. Would the old thief overcome her Tribulations?
Deciding to trust the grandmother, Priam looked around. On the terrace hidden in the branches of Log-a-rhythm, his father stood alone. "Where are Kazuki and Hyshana?"
"They're harvesting Sun Points from their unit."
"Excuse me?" Priam turned to his father, surprised. "The points aren't individual?"
Alain shook his head. "Yes and no. The simplest way is for you to see for yourself."
Priam displayed his menu and selected the Sun Shop. The window expanded before splitting into multiple tabs.
Sun Shop:
Resource
Item
Fragment
Territory
Medicine
Lottery
Auction (Locked)
"Seven tabs for seven Concepts," Priam remarked. "They're really obsessed with that number."
Clicking through the different tabs, he noticed that, unlike the others, Territory offered the option to pool Sun points for purchasing improvements and infrastructure. Curious, he opened it.
Sun Shop:
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[Note: After analyzing the Territory tab (4 562 910 entries) and with the help of simulations, some noteworthy options have been selected. These "favorites" are indicated by a . Click for further details.]
Priam's eyes widened as he saw the number of entries for the Territory tab. It was the tab with the fewest entries, and yet he had no chance of analyzing them manually without spending years on it. Luckily, that's what my system is for!
Without further ado, he began to review the various options.
Some infrastructures are available as blueprints at half the cost.
Protective Barrier II (10 000 points) - A protective barrier capable of covering 1 000 square meters and stopping attacks from an average Tier 0 Elysian Baron.
Camouflage II (10 000 points) - A camouflage enchantment covering 1,000 square meters, disrupting the senses of an average Tier 0 Elysian Viscount.
Alarm I (5 000 points) - An alarm covering 500 square meters, detecting most common Tier 0 intruders (Elysium standard).
Necro Purification Ritual I (5 000 points) - A ritual purifying the ambient aether from the curse of the Necromoon. Covers 500 square meters.
Natural Growth Ritual I (5 000 points) - A ritual accelerating the growth of living beings, particularly effective on plants. Covers 500 square meters. Possibility to add organic remains to enhance the ritual's efficiency.
Guardian of the Forest Ritual III (25 000 points) - A ritual elevating the status of a Guardian of the Forest. Strengthens the symbiotic relationship between the two parties. Increases the Guardian's domain size to 2,000 square meters.
Holy Guardian Blueprint - The blueprint of a Holy Guardian. Variable price.
Juvenile Aarht (120 points) - An omnivorous reptile capable of changing the color of its scales. Standard power at adulthood: Tier 0 - common.Mist Wyrm Egg (249 000 points) - Avian predator, the Mist Wyrm is as terrifying as elusive. With its Draconic Mist Concept, it traps its prey in mazes of mist. Standard power at adulthood: Tier 4 - Duke. Plasma-eating dragonfly Larva (249 000 points) - This predator infests specific Concept Domains and elemental worlds. Their ancestor was a mutant dragonfly that devoured a star. Standard power at adulthood: Tier 4 - Duke.Stochastic manta ray Egg (249 000 points) - This cartilaginous fish lives in the abyssal Depths. The only way to encounter it is by not searching for it. Masters of an evolved Concept, these rays disrupt probabilitiesnot always to their advantage. Standard power at adulthood: Tier 4 - Duke.
Holy Guardian I (5 000 points) - Transforms a blueprint into a Guardian. Capable of detecting intruders, it defends your territories.
Properties: Immune to the Necro curse. Resistant to the Necro Concept. Cannot leave your Territory.
Tribulation Chamber II (10 000 points) - Improvement.
Forum II (10 000 points) - Improvement.
Rampart II (10 000 points) - Improvement.
Skull Temple IV (50 000 points) - Improvement.
Gravity Trap I (5 000 points) - A gravitational trap capable of shredding an average Tier 0 (Elysium standard). Points earned benefit the Lord.
Gravity Trap II (10 000 points) - An upgraded gravitational trap capable of shredding an average Tier 1 (Elysium standard). Requires Gravity Trap I. Points earned benefit the Lord.
Crushing Trap I (5 000 points) - A mechanical trap capable of shredding an average Tier 0 (Elysium standard). Points earned benefit the Lord.
Bio Trap I (5 000 points) - A biological trap capable of crushing and digesting a weak Tier 0 (Elysium standard). Points earned benefit the Lord.
Auto Turret I (5 000 points) - A turret capable of riddling an intruder with projectiles. Requires ammunition. Points earned benefit the Lord.
The subtext was clear: Kazuki wanted to know ve's position.
Alain winced. "We would first need to buy Alarm I and then upgrade it. That would cost fifteen thousand points, our entire savings."
Everyone started brainstorming, trying to find a smart and affordable idea. After five minutes, Priam shook his head.
"We're going in circles," Priam declared. "The fact is, we don't have enough information to make the best decision. My system gave me some suggestions, but to triumph in such a Tower Defense event, we need to know the rules. The Guardian of Secrets should be able to offer us some perspective."
The Phoenix, having never entered Elysium, knew nothing about the Necro Event. The Guardian was the only one capable of answering their questions.
Hyshana nodded. "Good idea. I insist on paying half the cost of the public utility questions."
Priam gave her a smile. Only a united group had a chance against the coming storm.
Seth furrowed his brow as he opened his eyes. Thanks to the First's mistake, he hadn't had much trouble directing a horde of corrupted in his direction. Yet, despite the fury of the assault, none had died. A barrier now blocked access to their base, and no random revenant would break it.
Some Necromoon servants were capable, but Seth couldn't easily control their thoughts. I could go myself, but it would be dangerous... The mist tsunami had left an impression on Seth. Even the First's subordinate was dangerous. His resilient body would be useless if she pulled him into her shadow.
And with the Sun Shop, they can buy counters to my necromantic powers.
"Relax," Osiris said, strengthening his brother's muscles. His organic magic worked miracles, even on a dead body. "You'll get wrinkles if you keep frowning like that."
"I'm too dead to have wrinkles," Seth joked. Osiris rolled his eyes, and the necromancer focused on the positive.
His other ambush had worked. The Empyrean parasites were in a tight spot. Soon, the princess would be...
Lvl Up: [Divination Resistance] lvl 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
META (AFFI) +15
Lvl Up: [Probability Resistance] lvl 4,..., 13
META (CHANCE) +30
Fuck.
The vengeance of the Chaos Princess promised to be terrible. Despite his brother's request, Seth frowned.
Status:
PHYSICAL:
Strength 449
Constitution 794
Agility 455
Vitality 684
Perception 667
MENTAL:
Vivacity 390
Dexterity 495
Memory 218
Willpower 836
Charisma 506
META:
Meta-affinity 415
Meta-focus 338
Meta-endurance 260
Meta-perception 201
Meta-chance 230
Meta-authority 15
Potential: 3321
Tier 0
Sun points : 3229
[He Who Eludes Death] charge: PRIMED.
[Tribulation]: Six Tribulations pending.
Future Tribulations delayed until:
Time: 170 days 0 hour 31 minutes 25 seconds.
Next thresholds: 12 attributes > 400 / 6 attribute > 600 / 3 attributes > 800
