Chapter 53 - Recommended Character Build?
Monday
“Mornin’.”
“Mornin’. Your live stream was amazing, wasn’t it? I watched it later, and you were a huge hit.”
“Well, I certainly put in a lot of preparation.”
Nat apparently played IRO normally during the live stream. Well, that’s what most people would do.
“By the way, how’s the Kingdom doing?”
“Hmm, it feels really laid-back. When I was in the Empire, even the city felt like ‘a civil war’s about to break out, this is bad’.”
“Oh? Well, it’s nice to be able to relax, isn’t it?”
I thought about telling him about Miki (Seth), but if she’s acting with Bell-buchou, it might be better not to say too much.
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Morning classes finished, and it was lunch break.
Since that incident, my lunch group has been me, Nat, Iincho, and Mion.
Iincho also seems relieved. I wonder what she means by that...
“I saw your live stream on Saturday.”
“Oh, Iincho, can’t you resist IRO’s charm either?”
Nat teased, and Iincho glared at him. Well, it was their usual exchange.
“The actual game content is different from what Ise-kun is doing, right?”
“The game system is the same, but what I’m doing is completely different.”
“You can’t really imitate Shou, or start on the island Shou’s on.”
Nat teased again, unfazed, and Mion nodded vigorously.
“I wouldn’t even want to imitate that. I watched your previous video, and it’s not a survival game.”
“I can’t deny that. But, well, developing an Uninhabited Island on your own is something you can only experience in a game.”
I still have mountains of things to do before I can build the log house I’m aiming for and live a relaxed life, but I can’t help but enjoy doing all sorts of things.
“But I am envious that you can keep a dog.”
“Ah, I think so too. Lupi-chan, was it? She’s super cute, isn’t she?”
“Yeah, she’s definitely cute.”
Mion also nodded vigorously.
“Shou, you actually gave her a decent name for once.”
“Shut up. Mion’s the one who gave her that good name, Lupi.”
When I answered that, Nat and Iincho both made faces like, “Ah, I see.”
Mion looked puzzled by it, but since my naming sense is admittedly terrible, I couldn’t argue.
“So, I also watched videos of people playing the game normally, and what was that about war and civil war?”
“Ah, that... yeah.”
Nat explained the main story that started on Sunday, step by step.
It’s like, when you join halfway through these things, you don’t quite understand the situation, so it’s better to start early.
“So, players aren’t fighting each other in a war, then?”
“That’s right. Apparently, there are ways to participate, but the official announcement said it’s pretty tough.”
He also briefly explained the update.
However, Nat said that even when he went to the Adventurer Guild in the Kingdom, there were no requests or quests to participate as a mercenary. So, maybe it’s only within the Empire, since it’s a civil war.
Iincho fell into thought at that. It really seems she’s quite interested in IRO. Or rather, she seems to want someone to give her a push?
“If you’re interested, why don’t you try it? The first month is free.”
“Y-Yes, that’s right. I am interested. But I’m uneasy, or rather, I’m scared about playing with many people.”
“Miki said that, besides your hands, only people you’ve permitted can touch you.”
“Yep, that’s right. Harassment is also monitored by AI, and I hear they respond super fast.”
There’s a separate report system for sexual harassment, and serious offenders get banned. Since they’re banned by their Wear ID, they can never play again...
“Alright, I’ll try it. But I have no idea how to create a character.”
“I’m specialized for the Uninhabited Island, so Nat, I’m leaving it to you.”
“Hmm, I don’t know how to create one, though.”
Nat tilted his head. It’s tough to create a character for someone else, especially a female player, when you’re not making your own.
“Hm?”
Mion grabbed my sleeve and tugged.
What you want to do...
“Ah, yeah, that’s right. Iincho, what do you want to do in IRO?”
“W-Well... I’d like to try using magic, perhaps.”
Iincho said, looking a little embarrassed. No, I think that’s perfectly normal.
“If it’s Elemental Magic, you’d be a pure mage or a magic swordsman. Both are technical, though...”
A pure mage. A character build that focuses solely on magic to maximize attack power. Bell-buchou was probably one too.
Since they use magic, MP is their lifeline, and high-damage spells tend to draw aggro, so... even I’d be a bit hesitant with that.
A magic swordsman would be indecisive in the early stages, and from the mid-game onwards, it would be difficult to choose which to use depending on the situation.
For an MMORPG beginner who wants to use magic...
“How about Holy Magic? Like a tough priest, or a typical build like that.”
“What’s that like?”
It was the build Bell-buchou mentioned once. Basically, it involves close-quarters combat, and using Holy Magic for healing when needed, which is straightforward.
Since the role is clearly defined, there’s no confusion in the early stages, but it’s also the fate of a standard build, so to speak...
“Isn’t it annoying to have a lot of people similar to you around?”
“Yeah, you’re right.”
Nat is a gambler who chose a greatsword from the start, so he’s like that. It’s also amazing that he’s raised his level to near the top ranks with that.
“Hm?”
Weapon...
“Ah, Iincho, do you have a weapon you want to use?”
“A weapon... If ranged weapons are okay, then a bow.”
“Oh yeah, Iincho joined the archery club, didn’t she?”
Is that so? I had no idea.
Nat’s in track and field, so did he ever see Iincho heading to the archery range?
“Huh? If you want to use a bow and magic...”
“An Elf.”
“...What’s an Elf?”
Oh, right. I have to explain from there...
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“Oh, so if you become an Elf, you can use Spirit Magic from the beginning?”
“Apparently so. But the spirit you’re accompanied by is random, I hear.”
“Ah, is that right?”
Until now, I hadn’t known how to get the Spirit Magic skill at all.
With the new player restriction lifted, Elves can be chosen, and they start with the Spirit Magic skill already acquired. Moreover, they apparently come with one random spirit.
“More than anything, I think an Elf would suit you, Iincho.”
“Really?”
“Elves are usually flat-chested beauties!”
Ah, hey, Nat...