7) First spells (II)

'Okay so [Accuracy] is not the best one, for now, it might come in handy with a fleeting enemy but it does not increase my damage output. The obvious choice would be [Power shot] but if I get close to the enemy, then [Volley] will hit them with my three shots dealing a total of 15 damage, it says 3s, and my pistol recharges every 1s so I could shoot 3 times dealing 45 damage but I also have to get close to the enemy which might be dangerous right now. Wait but what does strength do? Will it increase my damage?'

While it is true that Luca had grown useless in daily life activities but when it came to video games, he really had talent, too bad his temperament got the best of him, otherwise, he would have made it far.

'I will have to go for [Power shot]. It might not seem smart but it would make me a sniper type of player for now. I don't mind the pain but I also don't want to feel 75% of the actual pain, most of the games I have played had either no pain, 25% or 40% maximum. I really need to play it safe.'

[Thank you for choosing [Power shot] as your first general spell]

Then a small silver crystal appeared in the box, next to where his pistol had also appeared. He would only be allowed to pick them up once he was done with the three choices, and no one could steal them, because until he finished, only he could see them.

[Generating three random food spells… three compatible spells generated, please select one]

[Carrot missile- The user conjures up a carrot and sends it towards the target. The carrot spins like a drill and has penetrative power. The missile disappears after 10s. 25MP. Cooldown: 10s. Cast time: 2s. Damage: 20.]

[Cherry bombs- The user throws two cherry bombs that explode after 3s. They deal damage in a 1m radius. The closer to the center, the higher the damage. 30MP. Cooldown: 15s. Cast time: 1s. Damage: 10-30 per bomb.]

[Fast food- Doubles the user speed for 10s. 10MP. Cooldown: 5s. Cast time: none.]

'What the actual hell are these spells? I feel like such a joke! That is what I get for abandoning the beast affinity. Alright so [Carrot missile] is penetrative damage, [Cherry bombs] is area damage, and [Fast food] is a support spell. God I guess I already have one target spells and attacks so I will have to go with [Cherry bombs]

[Thank you for choosing [Cherry Bombs] as your first special spell]

Another crystal, this time a red one, appeared in the box. After everything was done, the box disappeared from the table.

[Ding! A beginner's kit with [Basic magic flintlock pistol], [Power Shot], and [Cherry Bombs] has been added to your inventory. To access your inventory just will it and it will answer your thoughts. Good luck!]

"Great job Mr. Reiker! If you want to familiarize yourself with your spells and weapon, a few hunting grounds are surrounding the town. I would recommend the Horned Rabbits Grasslands. Horned rabbits are not very hard to kill even for new hunters."

[Horned Rabbits Grassland added to map]

"Oh, I haven't asked yet have I? What is the name of this town?"

"It is called Feywoods, we are located in the northern continent, Mervin"

[Feywoods added to map]

[Failed to add Mervin to map, insufficient information]

'I like this game more every moment'

Ryker walked out of the village and followed the path the map gave him to the Horned Rabbit Grassland.

When he arrived, there was, as its name implied, grass everywhere. It reached up to his ankles but he could still see the jumping rabbits. They were beige-colored rabbits with either one or two horns twisting out of their heads. They were just minding their own business but they were going to die soon.

He took out the box from the inventory and put the two crystals in his mouth one by one.

[Congratulations! You have learned Tier 0 [Power Shot]]

[Congratulations! You have learned Tier 0 [Cherry Bombs]]

[Congratulations! You have acquired [Basic magic flintlock pistol]]

[Your total damage will be calculated based on your strength divided by two plus your weapon's base damage]

'Oh I see, so that is what strength is for. Well, it is time to go hunting'

He approached a rabbit that was eating grass, peacefully, and pointed his pistol at it. He then shot a magic pellet towards the rabbit. At that moment, another magic pellet appeared right behind the first one. It was his [Double shot] ability. The two pellets hit the rabbit.

[-10 x2]

The rabbit then lunged into the sky, Ryker shot another pellet and two came out again.

[-10 x2]

The rabbit then started falling, it pointed its horn at Ryker who was blinded by the sun, and stabbed his leg.

[-20]

"Aaaaaaaah" - he screamed in pain, his leg has just gotten stabbed by a rabbit.

The rabbit was there hanging from his leg and Ryker was pissed. He shot the rabbit until it became particles of light that entered his body.

[You have leveled up!]

His body felt refreshed and his wound healed with a speed visible to the naked eye. However, neither his HP nor his MP got replenished, apparently when you leveled up your wounds healed but you didn't get back the HP lost.

[Strength +1

Vitality +1

Speed +1

Intelligence +1

Free status points +10]

'What the actual f*ck?! Fourteen status points on a level up? Are the developers crazy or something?'

"System, add five points to intelligence, two to strength, and the rest to perception"

As soon as he said that, he felt his senses growing sharper, his mind calming down as his body brimming with energy.

'Status'

Level 1 (1%)

Name: Ryker

Affinities: Food, neutral

HP: 110

MP: 260

Stamina: 160

Strength: 14

Vitality: 11

Resistance: 0

Dexterity: 5

Speed: 11

Intelligence: 16

Wisdom: 10

Willpower: 0

Perception: 8

Charisma: 5

Luck: 5

Spells: [Power Shot], [Cherry Bombs]

Free stat points: 0

'Finally, real gaming begins now.'