CHAPTER 3 THE IMPOSSIBLE PAIR OF EYES

As a hikikomori, Fang Li was not unfamiliar with the Mystic Eye of Death Perception.

It originated from the TYPE-MOON series, specifically from works like "Tsukihime" and "Kara no Kyoukai."

There were two known possessors of this ability.

One was Ryougi Shiki from "Kara no Kyoukai."

The other was Tohno Shiki from "Tsukihime."

As the name suggests, this ability allows the user to directly perceive the "Death" of objects.

Those who possess this ability can visually observe dark cracks, known as the Lines of Death, on the surface of most objects. By cutting along these lines, the user inflicts irreparable and incurable damage to the object.

One of the conditions to possess this ability is to personally experience death and understand its concept.

"Death…" Fang Li chuckled as he looked at his reflection in the mirror, with eyes as cold as ice blue, capable of stealing away the warmth of a person's entire body.

"Indeed, I can consider myself to have experienced death."

However, experiencing death was merely a condition to obtain the Mystic Eye of Death Perception, not a condition to use it.

According to Fang Li's memory, even if one acquired the Mystic Eye of Death Perception, these eyes were not something that could be used at will.

"Moreover, strictly speaking, as someone who doesn't belong to the TYPE-MOON World, it should be impossible for me to possess these eyes."

Fang Li clearly remembered that in the TYPE-MOON series' world, there was a fundamental setting—everything derived from the "Root."

The so-called "Root" was the origin of all things.

There, not only did everything have its beginning, but it also recorded every end.

Human souls also originated from this "Root," acquiring form and intelligence from it and existing and multiplying on Earth.

Because everything was derived from the "Root," all of mankind in the TYPE-MOON World was connected to it.

Since the "Root" recorded every end, being connected to it was equivalent to understanding the death of all things.

However, although the human brain had the function to receive and transmit signals, the "Line" connecting to the "Root" remained closed.

Only by experiencing death and understanding it would this "Line" be opened.

Ryougi Shiki and Tohno Shiki had both experienced death, allowing them to comprehend and understand the "Death" of things, see the "Death" of things, and even forcibly lead objects to their demise by severing this "Death."

That was the Mystic Eye of Death Perception.

"But I clearly am not in the TYPE-MOON World. There is no such thing as being connected to the 'Root' for me."

Yet, Fang Li still acquired the Mystic Eye of Death Perception.

"Innate Skill… Innate Skill… In other words, I have an Innate Skill in this aspect, right?"

"Even though I feel completely indifferent towards 'Death'."

Fang Li let out a sigh and put the mirror away.

Regardless, since even the Main God's Dimension existed, nothing could be considered strange anymore.

Although Fang Li's attributes were extremely mediocre, having this pair of Mystic Eyes would undoubtedly bring only benefits and no drawbacks for his upcoming journey in the Dungeon World.

"Now, what should I do with the remaining 990 Exchange Points and 5 free Attribute Points?"

Thirty minutes later, Fang Li would have to embark on his first Dungeon World adventure.

Fang Li had to make good use of the resources in his hands for the journey ahead.

So, for twenty-five minutes, Fang Li racked his brain, pondering over the matter. Finally, he came up with a plan.

Firstly, Fang Li allocated all 5 free Attribute Points to AGI (Agility), upgrading it to 6.

"With the Mystic Eye of Death Perception, as long as I can hit the target, I can inflict significant damage to it. Therefore, there's no need to prioritize upgrading STR for the time being."

"And as for VIT (Endurance), instead of considering how much damage I can withstand after being hit, it's better to think about how to avoid getting hit in the first place. So, upgrading AGI (Agility) is more important than increasing VIT (Endurance)."

"As for INT (Mystery), given my current situation, this attribute is practically useless. Adding points to it is equivalent to not adding anything."

"To summarize, upgrading AGI (Agility) is undoubtedly my only choice."

"With speed, I'll have assurance in movement, evasion, retreat, and even attacks."

By increasing AGI (Agility), Fang Li's movement speed, attack speed, reflex nerves, motor nerves, and even jump ability— all physical abilities related to agility— will receive a boost.

In simple terms, increasing Agility means enhancing the body's speed.

Aside from thinking speed, this attribute can enhance all physical abilities related to speed.

For a hikikomori/Shut-in like Fang Li, this attribute is undoubtedly more important than the others.

After allocating all 5 free Attribute Points to AGI (Agility), Fang Li followed the guidance message and accessed the exchange function of the Main God's Dimension, opening an exchange interface to start exchanging for items.

First, Fang Li used 100 Exchange Points to exchange for a dagger.

In the Main God's Dimension, ranked equipment grants additional enhancements to the user. These enhancements can include amplified attributes or innate skills, making them important factors in determining the abilities of a Divine Envoy.

Equipment ranks are similar to character ranks, ranging from Rank 1 to Rank 5, with higher ranks being more powerful. However, equipment with ranks is generally quite expensive, and with Fang Li's current 990 Exchange Points, he couldn't afford ranked equipment.

Since he couldn't exchange for ranked equipment, Fang Li could only obtain a regular dagger.

Without a weapon, even with the Mystic Eye of Death Perception, Fang Li wouldn't be able to sever the Death Lines of undying enemies.

Next, Fang Li proceeded to exchange for several other items:

– Stamina Recovery Potion: Continuously restores the user's stamina (small amount) for 10 seconds, costing 300 Exchange Points.

– Injury Recovery Potion: Continuously heals the user's injuries (minor) for 10 seconds, costing 500 Exchange Points.

– Energy Compression Cookies: Continuously restores the user's energy (nourishment) for 10 seconds, costing 50 Exchange Points.

– Water Bottle: Small bottle that can hold 10 liters of water, costing 30 Exchange Points.

After exchanging for these items, Fang Li used the remaining 10 Exchange Points to obtain a leg bag, where he stored the two potions, the pack of cookies, and the water bottle on the outer side of his thigh.

As for the dagger, Fang Li secured it around his waist.

With this, Fang Li had depleted all his Exchange Points, leaving none remaining.

To be frank, as a beginner in this space, Fang Li's actions could be considered daring. After all, this was the Main God's Dimension, a world that could grant everything and take away everything.

Here, as long as one had Exchange Points, they could acquire almost anything. Conversely, once there were no Exchange Points left and the balance turned negative, the outcome would be dire. If Exchange Points were insufficient, only obliteration awaited.

Hence, this place was a paradise for experts and a hell for the weak.

Considering this, no matter who they were, nobody would choose to exhaust all their Exchange Points to avoid the risk of running out during a failed Main Quest and ultimately facing obliteration.

Even seasoned Divine Envoys were cautious regarding this, let alone a rookie who had just entered this space.

However, Fang Li had completely spent all his Exchange Points without hesitation because he feared nothing, not even death.

And so, thirty minutes had passed.

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"Dungeon World: Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress."

"Quest Difficulty: Rank 5."

"Number of Participants: 1."

"Main Quest Number: 3."

"Quest 1: Strike and kill 10 Kabane. Additional rewards will be provided based on individual strike-to-kill performance."

"Quest 2: Protect the important character Yomokawa Ayame during the fall of Aragane Station until the Iron Fortress successfully escapes. Additional rewards will be given based on the number of Aragane Station civilians saved."

"Quest 3: Acquire 3000 Exchange Points. Additional rewards will be granted based on the amount of Exchange Points obtained."

"Failure Punishment: Each failure in a Main Quest will result in a deduction of 1000 Exchange Points."

"Completion Reward: Settlement of the Full Reward will be based on the final evaluation."

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