BXBX NOVEL Chapter 441 441-Training Field in Storm City
Chapter 441 441-Training Field in Storm City
Emma initially feared that John might be in trouble again.
However, her concerns turned to joy when she learned they were granted access to the training field in Storm City's barracks, a place reputed for accelerating player level advancements.
"I never thought you'd actually manage to get us access to the training field in Storm City's barracks. I've heard that training there can significantly boost a player's leveling speed," Emma said, her excitement evident.
Although not among the top-tier players, she was quite high-level and well-informed, often gathering information from the game forums.
She knew that the training field in Storm City's barracks was highly coveted by players.
"You're right," John replied.
"The training field in Storm City's barracks has special facilities that can increase the rate at which players and NPCs gain experience. Your current level isn't very high, so you need to level up quickly. If you don't reach over level 200, you won't be able to join me in future battles. You've always wanted to accompany me, right? Then focus on leveling up! Even though you have powerful Fire Spell skills, they won't be as effective if your level isn't high enough."
Emma listened intently, knowing John, as one of the game's top players, had sound judgment.
As they discussed her leveling strategy, SkyStars arrived at the teleportation point of Storm City's barracks.
SkyStars had been busy collecting Crystal Fruits around Karen Port ever since John gave him the quest.
This task had become a steady source of gold coins for him, allowing him to upgrade his equipment and level.
The opportunity to train in the Storm City barracks' training field was an unexpected and incredible offer for SkyStars.
He knew such access was rare, even for elite players.
Despite some initial doubts, SkyStars decided to act on John's invitation, trusting John's word based on their past interactions.
Upon arriving at the barracks, SkyStars looked around and quickly spotted John and Emma.
He didn't recognize Emma, so he waved towards John to get his attention.
"Now that everyone is here, we can head into the barracks. I bet the captain in charge of the training field is eagerly waiting for us," John said upon noticing SkyStars.
Without wasting any more time, he led SkyStars and Emma into the training field of the Storm City barracks.
The person in charge of the entire training field was Drill Sergeant Betack, one of the four captains of the Storm City guards.
Betack had already received orders from Duke Arsena to accommodate John and his companions, so he had been waiting for their arrival.
Drill Sergeant Betack, while overseeing the training field, clearly harbored some resentment towards adventurers like John, Emma, and SkyStars.
He believed that the recent attack on Storm City was somehow linked to the presence of these adventurers.
In his view, Storm City, and by extension the Northern Myst Empire, had been much safer before the arrival of adventurers.
"Sorry for our tardiness. We could have been here earlier, but one of us was delayed. It won't happen again," John responded, acknowledging Betack's annoyance.
He sensed Betack's lack of fondness towards them, but it didn't particularly bother him.
His main concern was maintaining a good relationship with Duke Arsena, not Betack.
Drill Sergeant Betack, whose strength was on par with Emma, wasn't someone John felt he needed to impress or worry about overly.
Betack might have his grievances, but he also knew John's status as a protector of Storm City and his close connection with Duke Arsena.
Drill Sergeant Betack, with his by-the-book demeanor, was determined to fulfill his responsibilities as a drill sergeant without letting his personal opinions interfere.
He began to guide John, Emma, and SkyStars through the training field, taking on the role of an instructor to familiarize them with the facility.
John shared what he already knew about the training field.
Although his knowledge was substantial, there were finer details of the Storm City barracks' training field that he was unaware of.
After listening to John, Betack nodded in acknowledgment, "You know more than I expected, but there's still additional information that you need to fully utilize the training field."
As they walked, Betack started to explain the features of the training field.
This included details on the various sections, the types of training available, and the specific benefits they offered.
His insights were valuable, filling in the gaps in John's knowledge and ensuring that John and his companions could make the most of their training experience.
Drill Sergeant Betack continued his tour, elaborating on the structure of Storm City's training field.
"The training field in Storm City's barracks is divided into three main sections. The first one is for general level advancement, and that's the area we are currently in. It's primarily used for increasing character levels."
Despite being the most basic, this particular training field was quite extensive, with many of Storm City's guards also using it for their training.
Betack then led them towards the second section of the training field, which was dedicated to improving spell levels.
"The next part of the training field, right ahead, is specifically for enhancing spell levels. It's not just adventurers who need to improve their spell levels; our city guards also require this training. Especially when facing magus-class or warlock-class adventurers, our guards need to be familiar with these classes and their spells."
As they moved through the level advancement area, Betack guided John, Emma, and SkyStars towards the area designed for spell level improvement.
This part of the training field was crucial for both adventurers and guards to refine their magical abilities and gain a better understanding of various spellcasting techniques.
The spell level training area in Storm City's training field, while not as large as the area designated for character leveling, was bustling with activity.
Numerous NPC maguses were present, tasked with teaching spells specifically designed to counter magus and warlock classes.
"If any of you are interested in learning how to counter magus and warlock classes, you can seek guidance from these specialized spell instructors. I'm sure they would be willing to assist you," Drill Sergeant Betack explained as he guided John, Emma, and SkyStars through this section.
After detailing the second part of the training field, Betack didn't pause but continued leading them to the deepest part of the training area.
"This is the most crucial section of the training field. Here, you can simulate battles against any enemy you've previously encountered. Those enemies can be replicated as ghost shadows using the mirror in this area," Betack elaborated.
John was astonished to discover this feature of the training field.
The prospect of revisiting past battles and honing his skills against ghost shadows of previous enemies was an unexpected and valuable opportunity.
The training field in Storm City was turning out to be more advanced and resourceful than he had initially anticipated, offering a unique and potentially transformative training experience.
John's inquiry about whether the training field's mirror could generate ghost shadows of Devils from the Dark Faction or saints from the Mystery Faction he had previously encountered left Drill Sergeant Betack momentarily speechless.
Such entities were considered almost godlike in their power, and encountering them in battle was not something ordinary guards or even seasoned veterans like Betack could easily comprehend.
For Betack, the notion of replicating beings as formidable as Devils or Mystery Faction saints for training purposes was almost inconceivable.
These were foes far beyond the scope of typical training scenarios, usually reserved for the highest echelons of adventurers or specialized military operations.
Realizing the complexity and uniqueness of his own experiences, John understood that his question might be challenging to answer.
The training field, while advanced, might not be equipped to simulate such powerful and rare adversaries.
It raised questions about the limits of the training field's capabilities and whether it could adequately replicate the strength and abilities of such high-level foes.