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I used some points to tear up a precious emotional spellbook.
[Titosso's Friendship Ring (Bound)]
Grade – Unique Level 7
Description – A gift from Ghost Papa, honoring the unchanging friendship of the Titosso family. If the current ring wearer does not wish to wear it, others will not benefit from its effects.
Effect 1 – Life Gauge Check
Effect 2 – Life Transfer
Effect 3 – While within 20m of another ring owner, all stats increase.
Estimated Value – 222 Gold Coins, 22 Silver Coins, 22,222 Points
Evil energy manipulates the sinister energy of the evil dimension, but when used for good, it can detect and siphon life force in this way. It was quite refreshing for ghosts, typically inclined to harm, to use evil energy for this constructive purpose. Usually, items drop as rewards have ominous names instead.
[Maxwell's Ghost Generator (Cursed)]
Grade – Unique Level 5
Description – A massive chainsaw created from the grudges of cursed ghosts. A tool for mass slaughter to create more ghosts and tormented souls.
Effect 1 – Cannot be unequipped before killing a living creature.
Effect 2 – Berserk Rage activated permanently.
Effect 3 – Combat power increases the more blood is seen.
[Haunted Harmonica (Cursed)]
Grade – Unique Level 8
Description – A cursed instrument born from the resentment of guardians who learned that their child, who loved music, could not endure academy life and died.
Effect 1 – Absorbs energy from those who hear the performance.
Effect 2 – Cannot stop playing until a certain amount of energy is absorbed.
Effect 3 – If the owner is alive, teleports within 3m of the owner every 10 minutes.
Effect 4 – If the owner is absent, teleports to the nearest person every 10 minutes.
Effect 5 – Treasure: Emits an aura of treasure to deceive those with detecting abilities.
Through direct or indirect means, this cursed item aims to inflict damage on more people. Its functions allow the owner or user to avoid harm while imposing damage on enemies, proving effective in solo play and PVE content. Items of high grade with significant real-world application can be chosen as main items to carry players through the early stages, earning it the nickname “sweet nectar” among players.
“It’s been ages since I saw an uncursed item at this event!”
Perhaps because I strategized to resolve the ghosts’ grudges, Titosso’s Friendship Ring possessed a much gentler nature compared to ominous unique items. Of course, just because its nature is gentle doesn’t mean its effects are gentle as well. It’s like people with kind personalities but aggressive physiques.
Life.
Stamina.
These stats greatly reduce the chance of a sudden death from the brutalities at the academy. As long as one doesn’t die in one shot, they’ll find some leeway to respond.
“This item concept is clear and useful!”
It greatly enhances the life of characters with low comrade value, and when together, they increase each other’s stats, creating the advantage of being long-term companions. It’s the kind of item that comes in handy when focusing on affection characters rather than performance.
“Titosso, if there’s another good event, I’ll definitely take you with me! Excited!”
“Aren’t you going with the princess? Me? I won’t be much help…”
“That’s why I’m thankful!”
Titosso shyly nodded with a smile.
“I’ll be looking forward to it…”
*
The event has ended. As we all headed back to the dorm, another incident unfolded. Students holding torches gathered in the distance, shouting loudly while pointing at Titosso.
“Titosso, please come behind me.”
“C-could it be the princess…? I’m scared of those people.”
“Don’t worry, I’ll protect you!”
We firmly assumed a combat stance and waited for the students to approach. Soon, a group of students charged in front of us, their faces contorted in anger.
“Where are that girl’s parents?”
“They’ve gone home!”
“Oh, really? Do you think it ends there? Our ghost detector pointed to this area. Moreover, the child named Titosso isn’t even a noble daughter!”
“My papa is the mayor of Canele, part of the Southern Sacred City-State Federation!”
“What do we care about a primitive nation full of southern folk? Who cares about a position made by such a small city’s union?”
“Stop speaking ill of my papa!”
“Then admit it easily. Your papa is a ghost. Don’t get too worked up just because some bad words were said about a not-so-great papa. Before you’re deemed a haunted person.”
Haunted Human.
A mental condition often experienced by weak-minded or temporarily weakened individuals, becoming almost impossible to escape once haunted. The ghost tightly controls them, ensuring the condition doesn’t break free. Most certainly, it causes harm to humans.
“Do you see this? This emblem symbolizes the second year. I’m an Exorcist who has accumulated numerous experiences in exorcism under my mentor. It’s better to just comply.”
An Exorcist.
A member of the exorcism class. A specialist in dealing with ghostly monsters and related phenomena. Pursuit, Protection, Exorcism. Whatever the method, this class person is bound to eliminate ghosts, and usually, they are just annoying fellows, but when ghosts or bizarre phenomena arise, they’re like warriors on the rampage.
“Admit it, your papa is Ghost Papa, and where is he now?”
“Could you please stop being rude? You are going against me, Aricadia Sebiche, the legitimate successor to the Duke’s family of the Kingdom of Florence.”
Aricadia would not allow rogue behavior from an exorcist. Titosso quickly hid behind Aricadia, only peeking out to glare at them. As if she was mouthing ‘die!’ or ‘you’re done for!’ the discontent only grew within me.
