18: No One Can Outdo Me

**Server Announcement:** *Player Usher has led his team to clear the elite dungeon [Dark Abyss]!* 

*Team reward: 30 free attribute points, 3 skill points, 1000 fame, and 15 gold coins.*

Players flooded the server with reactions: 

**Pizza No Jalapeño:** *"Way to go, Usher! Flowers for the Dragon's Kiss Guild boss!"* 

**Infinite Dimensions Pro Liu Qiang:** *"Dragon's Kiss Guild is unstoppable! Usher was born to be a god-tier archer. It's only a matter of time before he conquers Infinite Dimensions!"* 

**Sad but Shallow:** *"Compared to Orgod? Nah, not single-handed, so what's the big deal about this announcement? Not much skill in that."*

The Dragon's Kiss Guild's victory over [Dark Abyss] made waves across Infinite Dimensions, though reactions were mixed. Team accomplishments were no match for the jaw-dropping impact of Orgod's solo run through [Night of Terror]. Nonetheless, Usher had his fair share of loyal supporters eager to shower him with praise.

Usher wasted no time buying a 10,000-credit megaphone to announce: *"This victory wouldn't be possible without my team. A huge thanks to everyone who contributed! Here's to seeing more of you in Dragon's Kiss Guild!"*

Bradley, hacking away at monsters in the wilderness, scoffed at the announcement. *"Oh, now he's all humble? Just yesterday they were snatching our bosses and hogging hunting grounds."*

**System Alert:** *Player Dragon's Kiss Guild has sent out a gift to all players! Amount: 1,000 gold coins. Quantity: 999 packets!*

Bradley froze. *"A million-credit bonus???"* He muttered his complaints, but his fingers were a blur as he grabbed a gift pack that landed him a fat 5 gold. Five thousand credits richer, he laughed out loud.

**Hatchet Street King:** *"Man of the people, our big bro Usher! Somebody prop me up; I'm ready to pledge my loyalty to Dragon's Kiss Guild!"* 

**Tears and Woodlands:** *"Orgod who? Usher's the real deal, the only guild that matters!"* 

**TequilaMockingbird:** *"Real talk, Usher is now the undisputed king of Infinite Dimensions."*

The million-credit drop sent shockwaves through the server, cementing Usher's reputation. With many players already dreaming of joining Dragon's Kiss Guild, it wasn't hard to see why they held Usher in such high regard.

*"Same old story,"* Orson muttered, standing over the dissolving remains of the Dark Elf Queen. Watching Usher's fanfare on the world channel reminded him of events from his past life. *"The Guild's no-expenses-spared image was already spreading among the player base."*

Orson acknowledged that while Dragon's Kiss Guild wasn't the wealthiest group around, Usher's willingness to spend big from the start had catapulted them to success. The million-credit gesture may have looked like a celebration, but it was, in reality, an ad campaign, strategically crafted to set them apart.

*"Sorry, but I can't let you have the limelight."* Orson's smirk broadened as he issued his own announcement.

**Server Announcement:** *"Congratulations to player Orgod, whose skill and perseverance have single-handedly defeated the hidden boss [Lord-Class: Dark Elf Queen]!* 

*Reward: 70 free attribute points, 20 skill points, 10,000 fame, and 80 gold coins!"*

**Player Reactions:** 

**Pizza No Jalapeño:** *"Whoa—wait, what? A lord-class boss?"* 

**Badger Lung:** *"Holy hell, he soloed a lord boss?! Orgod's on another level. He's practically a boss himself!"* 

**TequilaMockingbird:** *"Ahem, Dragon's Kiss Guild's boss might have to settle for the #2 spot."* 

**Riches Traveler:** *"Hell yes! This dude doesn't just play by the book; he's a legend!"*

Meanwhile, Dragon's Kiss Guild's Ivy looked uneasy in her water-elemental robe. *"Should we even bother with the gifts now?"* she asked hesitantly.

ThunderStrike was fuming. *"No way! He's gotta be abusing a bug or something. No regular player can solo a lord-class boss. He's full of it!"*

Usher, however, kept his cool. *"Even if it's a bug or exploit, being able to solo a lord boss still takes skill. My judgment wasn't wrong."*

Turning to his team, Usher gave a confident smile. *"I've secured the blueprint for a 15-level legendary bow. I'd appreciate everyone's support to make it happen."*

ThunderStrike immediately volunteered. *"We're on it, boss! Our group can handle the 500 alligator hides."* 

Ivy nodded. *"No problem! I'll get the materials from crafting specialists, so we can get the 3000 magic crystals."*

With another two-million credit investment, Usher filled the team chat with gift packages. Laughter and camaraderie quickly replaced the tension in the air.

Back at the [Night of Terror], a burst of silvery light erupted from the remains of the Dark Elf Queen, revealing a half-sized, slightly damaged statue and a large sapphire. Orson's eyes lit up as he picked up the items and checked their descriptions.

**[Statue of the Elven Queen]** 

*Quality: Damaged Relic* 

*Details: A legendary relic from the Elven race, weakened by the Dark Elf Queen's corruption, reducing its power by 99%.* 

*Pack it to gain a special skill.*

*Skill:* 

*Ethereal Body: Enter an invulnerable state for 3 seconds. Cooldown: 12 hours.*

"Three seconds of invulnerability!" Orson couldn't contain his excitement. This relic alone justified everything. In his previous life, countless high-level players missed out on this chance by leveling past 20, forever losing out on this 'three seconds of godhood' relic.

Though three seconds sounded brief, it was a powerful ace card, particularly for dealing with high-damage thieves who'd find it impossible to bypass his shield.

Orson's eyes then fell on the sapphire. Was this an extra drop? As far as he knew, the Dark Elf Queen's projection only dropped a few coins and the relic. He picked it up.

**[Elven Gemstone]** 

*Quality: Perfect Relic* 

*Requirement: Level 20* 

*Effect: Reduces all skill cooldowns by 30%. Can duplicate certain basic attacks and skills up to two times, depending on weapon quality.*

*Description: An essential component in crafting legendary-tier weapons.*

The few lines nearly made Orson's jaw drop. A 30% cooldown reduction alone was enough to make anyone salivate, but the ability to duplicate attacks or spells? Casting a skill like Triple Fireball would rain down nine orbs. Orson felt his hands go numb as he reread the details.

*"Did… did I just score an immaculate relic?"* He froze, realizing the gem's rarity. The statue, for instance, was only a damaged relic. But here he was holding a flawless relic in his hands!

Rechecking the combat log, Orson finally understood his luck: 

**Congratulations! Bonus drop rate of 1% activated!**