Chapter 294:

Words : 1794 Updated : Oct 13th, 2025

Although Murphy complained that old Edward wasn’t being chivalrous by challenging someone so much younger as an ancient being, he still accepted all the gifts sent. After all, the protective gear handmade by the continent’s top leatherworker was not just practical. Simply wearing it was like carrying a non-depreciating outstanding fortune. If one day the little players messed up and Murphy had to flee with Tris carrying only their valuables, this set of leather armor alone could fetch a high price anywhere. Its function was roughly equivalent to the Rolex on a big brother’s wrist – showing off normally, but also convertible to cash when needed. Of course, Murphy was just grumbling inwardly. After returning to his office, he quickly changed into this dark red protective gear and quite narcissistically formed a mirror with spirit energy to admire himself. Old Edward’s craftsmanship was impeccable. The whole set of armor fit Murphy’s body perfectly. The material was soft yet tough, feeling weightless when worn and not hindering movement at all. Although the lack of a helmet was somewhat disappointing, considering the excellent Quality of this item and that a helmet would hide Murphy’s handsome face, it wasn’t really an issue that couldn’t be overlooked. He placed his finger on the armed belt fastened at his waist, and the information label for the entire set of protective gear popped up before his eyes: Name: Flawed Greenleaf Lion 【7/7】 · Classical Inner Armor Quality: Masterwork – 【Masterpiece】 Commander Traits: Extreme Durability – Extreme Physical Defense – Enhanced Spirit Absorption – Enhanced Stamina Boost – Tough as Dragon Scales – Light as a Feather Special Effect: 1. Lion’s Hide: This armor is made from the hide of the Greenleaf flying lion. Under the perfect craftsmanship of the master leatherworker, it retains the toughness and softness of the flying lion’s leather, providing the wearer with the best experience while also imbuing the power of the legendary Greenleaf flying lion as the armor’s inherent enhancement. This protective gear will provide the wearer with an additional 10 points of stamina, increase movement speed by 20%, expand perception, and grant a rapid life value recovery Special Effect. This effect activates when three or more pieces of this protective gear are worn. 2. Midnight Grace: This armor was crafted using a unique technique, making it more suitable for vampires’ rapid movements at midnight and granting silent yet deadly steps. This protective gear will enhance the wearer’s 【Night’s Blessing】 effects by one-fifth of the original effect and put the wearer into a 【Advanced Stealth】 stance when moving at night. This effect activates when five or more pieces of this protective gear are worn and the wearer is a vampire. Usage Requirements: This protective gear is crafted by a master leatherworker using various spirit energy tanning techniques. The wearer must reach a certain level of personal strength to perfectly utilize the effects of this protective gear. Wearing requirements: Agility ≥ 14, Perception ≥ 16. Crafter: 【Wolfsbane Grand Duke】 Edward Spencer Gongreau Item Description: 【Edward had no intention of gifting his perfect masterpiece to his enemy, so he chose the worst of his newly made sets of armor as a gift for the young vampire lord. Of course, this ‘worst’ is based on the master’s critical standards. For others, this is undoubtedly a true work of art.】 “I must say thank you, even though you already view me as an unsettling threat and are ready to stab me hard when necessary. But isn’t this just the daily life of vampires? I’m not surprised at all.” Murphy snorted, dispersing the spirit energy mirror before his eyes, then grasped the wolf vulture sword cane placed on the table. At this moment, he felt as if he had become a Wolfsbane spearhead. ŖἈƝÓᛒËs After all, old Edward’s armor style followed his aesthetic, having less artistic sense but more practicality and sense of power compared to the Blood Vulture Clan’s family protective gear.@@@@ Murphy didn’t dislike this style. Anyway, this was just an inner armor. He could wear Salrokdar’s swordsman armor over it, and others wouldn’t notice anything unusual. “But I should start looking for professionals in various fields for the Blood Vulture Clan from now on. We can’t always rely on other people’s things. My family should have its own super powerful armor and protective gear made by our own people as a symbol of the blood vultures. Lady Aqua is the family’s designated master tailor, although she doesn’t seem to intend to become a vampire, but as a player she’ll always be happy to serve the family. Those two forgers’ skills are slightly inferior, but they’re also growing.” Murphy sat in his chair, stroking his chin and thinking carefully, feeling that he still needed to lean towards craftsmen when selecting the next batch of “victims”. Driven by this train of thought, Murphy entered the forum, unsurprisingly finding his “assistant Xiao Cui” lurking in the players’ group chat listening to them chat. “Uh” Murphy rubbed his nose, suddenly remembering that when saying goodbye to Tris earlier, his Grand Duchess had been grinning stupidly while holding the Computation Bead. Thinking about it now, she must have been amused by the various jokes the little players were telling in the group. Honorary Knight Typal: 【!!! I didn’t expect it, brother, you’re actually an old otaku, even knowing this. I just planned to name our first stronghold ‘Torrent Castle’ to boost the morale of my Torrent Knights. Ah, I must share this news with my knights immediately. Wait for my good news, brother!】 The deep RP party said goodbye, Murphy shrugged, not ending this conversation but opening another private chat window: Alpha: 【Brother Stick, how’s your recent campaign life in Transia?】 Onboard Joy Stick: 【Uh uh uh? Brother, you’re back from vacation? So fast? Didn’t your assistant Sister Cui say you’d be gone for several days? And where did you find this big sister? She’s so interesting. She said she was recruited into the development team and became one of the game background designers because she really, really likes vampire culture. She even shared various background settings about the seven vampire clans with us last night. Sigh, let me tell you, she’s so fun. Maybe because she’s been immersed in her own world for too long, her reactions always feel half a beat slow, and she’s quirky. She claims to like vampire culture but doesn’t even know Dracula, making us educate her.】 Alpha: 【Sigh, what a family disgrace. I’m still on the beach in the Maldives. Aren’t I just worried that Xiao Cui, who’s covering for me, might cause trouble? Let me tell you, don’t be fooled by her confused appearance. That girl is a seasoned prankster. She understands everything but pretends to be silly just to tease you guys. I’m almost dying of anger.】 Onboard Joy Stick: 【? I suddenly smell a sour stench that makes people uncomfortable. So, brother, are you and Sister Cui actually a couple?】 Alpha: 【Just pursuing, your Sister Cui has very high standards. Sigh, let’s not talk about this. Let’s discuss business. Are you interested in being a tester for a certain gameplay in the next phase?】 Onboard Joy Stick: 【Yes, yes! I’m young and strong, I can totally take on more testing tasks! Brother, thanks for thinking of me. Why don’t you give me an address and I’ll send you some local specialties?】 Alpha: 【Uh, you probably can’t send them over, and be serious. The content of this test is very difficult. The development team plans to unlock the ‘stronghold’ gameplay in next month’s update. They want players to integrate into Transia’s reconstruction process, so they’ve delegated a ‘quasi-territory system’ completely managed by players. The attribution of life-related stronghold tests hasn’t been confirmed yet, but you were the first one I thought of for war-related stronghold tests. I hope you can be prepared. If you accept this test task, you’ll need to trigger an exclusive quest from Lord Murphy after the update. And then you’ll have to be stationed long-term on a battle line that will be established near Foul Swamp in southern Transia. After the plot progresses to a certain node, you’ll be appointed as the commander of that battle line, fully responsible for the planning, establishment, and maintenance of the battle line. The Transia Administrative Office will allocate sufficient manpower and resources to you.】 Onboard Joy Stick: 【Holy shit! Is it that awesome? I’m willing! But can I ask, in the development team’s plan, what scale do they want to build that battle line to? Is there a specific reference, so I can prepare?】 Alpha: 【Emmmm, perhaps the Maginot Line?】 Onboard Joy Stick: 【. Are you kidding me?】 Alpha: 【Do I look like I’m joking? I think you old players should have more or less guessed the content of the main storyline’s second chapter through some details, as well as the relevant situation of that mysterious expansion pack we mentioned before. I can only tell you that on the plot progression timeline preset by the development team, after this winter passes, the novice area where you are, that is, Transia, may face a rather terrifying, um, test? The result of this test will directly determine whether other regions of the continent will be opened for you to play. What I mean is that our game doesn’t have that gradual progression thing. After clearing the novice area, the entire world map will be fully open to you all.】 Onboard Joy Stick: 【F**k! You’ve already completed all the maps of the entire world? And all with the precision of Transia? Do you all have ten hands each?】 Alpha: 【Uh, of course not! Otherwise, why would we wait several months to start the second chapter? Everyone is working overtime now, okay? Anyway, that’s all I have to tell you. Think about it. If you’re really interested, then get ready. Don’t announce the news of this stronghold system externally yet. We need to confirm a selection mode, but its launch time will definitely not be later than the end of next month. But I must tell you in advance, the pressure you’ll bear on this battle line in the future will definitely be very, very high.】 Onboard Joy Stick: 【No problem! Leave it to me. I’m not interested in simple things. I’ll hold a meeting with my brothers right away to announce this. Well, it looks like my team needs to expand too. Brother, when are we recruiting? I’ve already contacted a batch of retired peers. I’ve personally examined them, absolutely no problem!】 Alpha: 【Let them fill out applications, then report the list to me.】

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