Chapter 7: Gray Quality Skill Book

"Once I complete the certification for reserve players, I'll be able to purchase Physical Enhancement Diluent directly from official channels!"

"After all, it's the lowest-tier enhancement resource."

"I'm practically a half-player now. I can freely use and buy it!"

Sumir thought to himself, eagerly planning his next steps.

Afterward, he would Synthesize some low-level physical enhancement liquid or physical amplification solvent, which he could sell for a large sum of money.

Then, with the money, Sumir would exchange it for resources, Synthesize more, sell some, keep some for himself, and continuously grow stronger!

But just as he was about to leave the Constitution Test Area, he noticed a figure standing gracefully in purple robes.

"Medis?" Sumir whispered.

Medis, standing just outside the room, was partially veiled, her face hidden by the thin fabric, leaving only her eyes visible. Without any expression to mask them, the coldness and indifference in her eyes were glaringly obvious.

Anyone who locked eyes with her instinctively stepped back.

The space around her seemed to clear, as if people were too intimidated to stand near her.

In the training room, Sumir had been openly using the constitution test machine, and while others couldn't see the exact data on the screen, they could clearly count the 17 hammer strikes that landed on him. When Sumir got back up afterward, it was obvious that he had reached 1 point in constitution!

Normally, people would have come over to talk to him, but Medis's appearance had stopped everyone in their tracks.

As the one who supported him, Sumir was somewhat familiar with her, so he wasn't afraid and took the initiative to approach her.

"Did you need something from me?"

Medis only smiled slightly, and from her palm, two glowing orbs appeared out of nowhere.

In an instant, both Sumir and everyone else in the club felt their breaths catch. Their eyes widened in shock, unable to look away.

Those were...

A quiet speculation rose in everyone's minds.

Medis took a step closer.

"Such a big breakthrough?"

"And there are no signs of the drugs damaging your body."

With a gentle touch, Medis extended her hand, covered by thin gloves, and began to massage Sumir's muscles.

It was unclear how, but with her strange touch, Sumir didn't just feel comfort, but also noticed his muscle soreness rapidly fading. The pain from the constitution test seemed to vanish as if it had never been there.

"Medis..."

Sumir's breath became slightly quicker, not only because of the fragrance surrounding Medis but also because of the two floating glowing orbs.

"I think you can pre-emptively claim resources for the next few years." Medis said with a smile in her voice.

Pre-emptively?

Sumir was stunned. The orbs were shimmering with a faint glow, and within them, he could make out something that looked like books. The gray light seemed to gently wrap around them.

This...

Two gray-quality skill books!

Sumir's heart skipped a beat as he saw the contents within the glowing orbs.

Gray skill books—those were items in the realm of the game's mechanics!

And for non-official players, the only tier of game items they could use was gray!

Thinking about what Medis had said about preemptively claiming resources, a sudden realization hit Sumir.

Could it be... these skill books are for me?

"Exactly as you think." Medis said, a small smile curling on her lips.

"Both of these gray-quality skill books are yours."

"It costs about 500,000 yuan for me to acquire a gray skill book, and if you can't repay it, you'll have to serve me well for the next twenty years."

Medis, taking advantage of the corner of his vision, stepped closer to Sumir. She lifted her veil and lightly licked the side of his neck with her tongue.

Then, with a slight pressure, she bit down gently.

Immediately, a wave of tingling sensation spread through Sumir's body.

He nearly lost control!

Looking at Medis, Sumir felt a complicated mixture of emotions...

With his newfound potential, everyone around him seemed much friendlier.

Even the cold Medis had decided to invest in him!

A single gray skill book, as Medis mentioned, was worth around 500,000 yuan. But that price was the "friendship" price available only to official players in the game.

For non-official players, getting their hands on a skill book could cost them millions, and even then, they might still not get it!

He owed Medis a huge favor!

As for the joke about serving her for twenty years—that was just playful banter. With the enhancement from the gray skill, Sumir's chances in the Player Trial had greatly increased. After becoming a player, paying back the million yuan debt would be a breeze.

At this moment, seeing Sumir feeling restless after being licked, Medis suddenly withdrew her body, stepping back gracefully and crossing her hands over her abdomen, leaving only two orbs of light floating in the air.

Medis's elegant posture now was the exact opposite of her previous seductive demeanor.

Yet, it was this very contrast that stirred a spark of desire and frustration within Sumir.

If not for the irresistible allure of the skill books, he might have already been thinking about dragging Medis to one of the rooms on the third floor.

Medis then spoke again:

"You can't check the item attributes yet, so let me explain."

"Both skill books are passive abilities. One is Basic Footwork. Don't be deceived by its name—'basic'—it involves game mechanics. Once you learn it, you can gain 150% agility. In battle and while moving quickly, your speed loss will be significantly reduced."

"You'll also learn some parkour techniques to quickly overcome obstacles."

Medis's tone while describing the skills was markedly different from her usual style. Clearly, she was simply repeating the data that appeared on the player panel for the skill books.

"Another skill is Basic Fist Technique, which allows you to exert 140% of your power and 110% of your physical strength when throwing punches."

"Learning these two abilities will significantly increase your chances of passing the player trials this time."

Medis hesitated for a moment, an unusual trace of genuine emotion slipping through: "I didn't expect this, just picking some random boy, and yet you've shown such potential, making such a huge leap in just one night."

"Did you encounter a Fortuitous Quest?"

"I've heard that such quests can be triggered even without a player status—you're really lucky."

Sumir froze for a moment.

Fortuitous Quest, huh?

There was an explanation coming, but Sumir had no idea what a Fortuitous Quest even was...

Noticing his confused expression, Medis misunderstood: "I'm not trying to pry into your luck."

"It's just... if you can become a formal player by the time you turn 18, you might awaken a remarkable talent..."

"Up until now, I haven't been unfair to you. If you become a formal player and have a talent rating of B or higher..."

"I... I'm willing to officially become your partner, and from that point on, you can freely access the resources I have."

"Though, in the future, I may also need to borrow your strength."

Medis's demeanor was drastically different from usual—more serious, more solemn.

Sumir was also taken aback.

Becoming Medis's official partner and having access to her resources?

Both were incredibly tempting to him.

Medis's background was far beyond that of ordinary players!

If she weren't looking for a specific man to solve some problem, she would never have come to a small place like the Lone Wolf Club.

"If I really awaken a great talent, does that mean I'll be completely pampered?"

As for becoming Medis's official partner, that was also a huge temptation for Sumir.

To be honest, he wasn't even embarrassed about it.

Before his reincarnation, he had only experienced two or three failed relationships, and none of those girls were even close to Medis in terms of looks or emotional value.

Although he had told himself that his goal was to become the strongest player in the world and that women would only be a hindrance...

But rich women were different—rich women could buy him gear.

And although Medis was extremely cold-hearted and had a deep well of schemes, she was excellent at maintaining appearances. Whether in the bedroom or out of it, Sumir didn't feel like he was being pampered. Instead, he only felt the warmth of being cherished...

He felt a sense of first love when it came to Medis.

So, as he listened to her promises, a strange surge of excitement rose in his heart!

Fortunately, before his reincarnation, he had studied psychology. He quickly calmed himself down. Sumir knew that Medis was using words to guide him, attempting to gain better control over him in the future.

"Whether she controls me, or whether I use Medis's resources to soar to new heights, that's still uncertain."

On the surface, Sumir's face flushed slightly, like a pure-hearted young man, but inside, he was full of confidence.

He hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Is it possible to choose two copies of Basic Step Technique?"