Chapter 135 Strengthening Completed, Attributes Skyrocketed Again! (Two in One!)
In the forest of an isolated island.
"call……"
Looking at the huge wild boar that fell in front of him, Joey breathed out gently: "With it, I should have enough for today's dinner."
This mutated wild boar is not weak.
With their huge size, thick-skinned defense, and fierce and brutal collisions, ordinary first-order mystics are no match for them.
But in front of the duo of Joey and An, a mage and a knight, they still had no choice but to end up with nothing on their plate.
Recently.
As the ship's logistics supervisor and cook, Joey's task is not an easy one.
The main reason is……
The captain and several companions are very delicious!
A more powerful body has a greater demand for energy.
As a result, Xia En, An, and Fei Ya have quite a lot of appetites, not to mention that there is a growing baby dragon on the boat!
"Thank you, Mr. Knight."
After resting for a while, Joey said to An aside: "That's it for today's hunting."
An nodded silently, picked up the prey, and walked towards the coast.
After a while, the two walked out of the forest.
But just as he reached the beach, Joey couldn't help but open his eyes wide and stammered.
"Mr. Knight! Where is our [Black Swan]?"
Hearing this, An's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly looked towards the seaside. The jingling of his armor was enough to show his panic and shock.
Soon, An's vision also solidified.
I saw a familiar yet unfamiliar ship docked on the misty coast.
The ship had a jet-black hull, with a faint dark blue color. The texture was like steel and wood, taking into account some of the characteristics of both.
The towering masts and chimneys look like giants in the mist.
On various parts of the hull, you can still see some bright silver lines, which are emitting a hazy shimmer.
It contains some kind of special secret power, causing faint ripples in the sea water.
No matter the appearance, length and width, it is quite different from the [Black Swan] in the two people's memories.
But...
On the bow of that ship is carved a black swan with its wings fluttering high!
Joey and Ann looked at each other and could see each other's surprise.
They just went to the island to hunt for a while. Why did the [Black Swan] become like this when they came back?
The two of them rushed towards the [Black Swan].
After getting closer, Joey could feel the changes in the [Black Swan] more clearly.
The entire ship has become wider and longer visibly to the naked eye, and even its height has increased considerably.
The material of the ship's hull became extremely weird, as if it had changed from wood to an extraordinary material between metal and wood.
It even feels warm to the touch! ?
The moment they climbed onto the deck, a vague heartbeat sounded in Joey and Ann's ears.
It seems like...the entire Black Swan is stretching with the heartbeat?
Moreover, Joey also noticed that when he was on the ship, the concentration of magic in the air around him seemed to be much stronger than before.
"What on earth is this..."
On the deck, Fei Ya and Xian Ge also walked out of the cabin because of the changes in the [Black Swan].
Xian Ge flapped her wings, flew up to the mast, looked around, and couldn't help but marvel.
"Wow, it's really getting bigger!"
"Could it be that it was affected by the blood of giants?"
Feiya walked to the place with silver lines on the deck. After observing it carefully, surprise flashed in her eyes.
"Is this... mithril?"
“How does this metal fit into the hull?”
"Moreover, it's not just mithril, but black steel, cloud iron... aren't these the rare metals we got from [Rust Waste City] before?"
As a believer in the God of Steam and Steel, Feiya has a certain understanding of the properties of these metals.
Therefore.
Only then did he understand how unrealistic it was to integrate them all into the hull and obtain their excellent characteristics at the same time.
Even the top mechanics in the Church of Steam cannot do this.
Just when all the crew members were amazed and sighing.
Shane sat in the captain's cabin, his face full of joy of the harvest.
In front of his eyes, a lot of information washed past like a waterfall.
[The main body of "Black Swan" has been strengthened successfully! 】
[Durability upper limit +50! 】
[Sturdiness +5! 】
[Due to the effect of the extraordinary material "Mithril", unlock the trait: Secret Power Aggregation]
[Quality: Rare]
[Description: Your ship is constantly attracting mysterious power, forming a unique field. 】
[When you are in this field, the mystic's practice speed is slightly accelerated, and the power of some spells and skills is slightly increased! 】
[But at the same time, the high concentration of secret power will also attract the prying eyes of sea creatures and attract their attacks. 】
[This kind of rule is also recorded in the book "The Law of Secret Power Aggregation". 】
"Sure enough... is the main aspect of the hull upgrade the durability and sturdiness?"
Xia En touched his chin, not surprised.
As the hull becomes larger, the health bar becomes thicker, and the upper limit of durability is naturally increased.
The input materials are directly integrated into the original materials, subtly improving their quality and increasing the [Sturdiness] attribute.
Are you defensive because you are too afraid of pain?
Xia En grinned and looked at the newly unlocked trait [Secret Power Aggregation].
Obviously, like the components on the ship, the [Black Swan] will also have special properties due to the extraordinary materials invested in it.
"Gathering the secret power around? It will help the crew's practice."
“It would be interesting if we could unlock a trait similar to [Retaliation].”
"When the time comes, hitting me is equivalent to hitting yourself?"
After thinking for a while, Xia En looked at the [Core Components] column of the panel.
That's right, not only the main body of the ship has been transformed this time, but also the components previously enhanced with [Crystal of Filth]!
[Core components——]
[Artillery: Silent Killing! (precious)】
[Steam Turbine: Gluttonous Monarch! (epic)】
【Secret Dragon Bone (Precious)】
[Sea crystal wood hull (variation) (precious)]
[Phantom Storm Ray Sail (Rare)]
The names of guns, steam turbines and keels were all changed.
Especially the first two seem to have their own exclusive code names.
【Silent Killing】
[Type: core component]
[Description: A cannon that has been strengthened multiple times by "Crystal of Filth" and has both the effects before and after the strengthening. 】
[Effect 1: Silence - Your artillery pursues the aesthetics of silence and precise violence. 】
[The sound of the artillery fire will be greatly reduced, but when it hits an enemy target, it will be affected by "contamination" and "curse". 】
[Effect 2: Killing - Your artillery is thirsty for killing! 】
[After each enemy target is killed with a cannonball, the power, hit rate, and speed of the artillery will be slightly increased! 】
[Effect 3: Pollution Curse (omitted later)]
【I bloom in the midst of killing, like a flower in the dawn. 】
…
【Gluttony Monarch (Heart of Steam)】
[Type: core component]
[Description: Installed on a ship to increase the "Speed" attribute by 25 points! 】
[Effect 1: Gluttonous Monarch - This machine's appetite and recipes have become bigger. It is no longer limited to metal, and most materials can become its food! 】
[Effect 2: Overload (omitted later)]
[Effect 3: Self-regeneration (omitted later)]
[Note: Number of cores that can be equipped (3/10)]
…
Just by casually glancing at the effect, Xia En knew that this enhancement was definitely worth it.
[Silent Kill], which received its real name, has become a truly powerful killing weapon. It can not only launch sneak attacks silently, but also become stronger as the battle progresses.
"Where do you keep this stack of murder books?"
Shane's expression was a little strange.
However, he didn't feel much about the changes in "Xiao Zhan".
After all, it just changed from being very edible to being extremely edible.
"There are really more and more big households consuming resources on this ship."
Xia En sighed. Not to mention the steam turbine, strengthening the ship also requires a lot of resources.
Not to mention, he also had to think of ways to train his own crew.
"I really don't know how expensive firewood and rice are when I'm not a family member..."
"When there is a chance, I still have to find the sea tribe in Coral City to get some gold coins, or make money in other ways."
Of course, this situation is better than having money and not knowing how to spend it, and it can be regarded as a happy worry.
Finally, Shane looked at the entire panel from top to bottom.
[Name: Xia En]
[Age: 18 years old]
[Bloodline: Sea Tribe (thin); Succubus (extremely thin)]
[Secret Career: Deep Sea Blessed (Second Level)]
[Career fit: 80/100]
[Ship: Black Swan (+1)]
[Ship Spirit Level: LV4 (0%)]
[Attributes: Firepower 34, Speed 40, Robustness 41, Mystery 38]
[Personal attributes: Strength 42, Speed 54, Physique 51, Mystery 50]
[Comprehensive quality: 0.5]
[Durability: 150/150]
[Talents: Heart of the Ship, Necromantic Power, Majesty of the Bronze Dragon...]
[Skill: Sword of Judgment (Mastery)...]
Feeling the powerful power surging in his body, the corners of Xia En's mouth raised slightly.
No matter how many times I have experienced it, the feeling of becoming stronger with the help of [Captain's Majesty] is always irresistible.
But at the same time.
Shane also noticed something different on the panel.
"Black Swan (+1)?"
"This represents the number of times of strengthening? Will it become (+12) (+13) in the future?"
However, from the current point of view, there seems to be no success rate for using [Ship Heart] to strengthen.
As long as you have enough materials, you can confidently and boldly strengthen it.
It is worth mentioning that.
In addition to the ship attributes of the [Black Swan], Shane's personal attributes also appeared on the panel.
I think it is because the gap between the two is widening due to various factors, so it becomes apparent.
but……
"The overall quality is only 0.5?"
The corners of Xia En's mouth twitched: "What's going on with this criterion?"
To be honest, his physical fitness at this time has far exceeded the scope of normal humans, and he is not inferior to ordinary sea monsters.
Sweeping and crushing with numerical values is not just talk.
However, here on the panel, his overall quality is not even 1!
"What exactly is the reference object of this panel?"
Complaints are complaints, but the feeling of getting stronger is always real. After Xia En felt it carefully, he walked out of the cabin.
Soon, the crew members on the deck looked at their captain.
And this sight made everyone's breath stagnate slightly.
As mystics, their perceptions are sharper than ordinary people.
Therefore, he noticed the changes that had taken place in Xia En. The deep coercion lingering around him had obviously increased.
The profound temperament coming from the deep sea or the boundless starry sky becomes more and more prominent.
Just like the transformed ship, the captain's figure has become stronger and more majestic.
When those sharp eyes fall on the skin, there will even be a slight tingling sensation.
"Mr. Captain, you have become stronger..."
Joey clenched his fists and encouraged himself in his heart: "I will also work hard to become stronger and help Mr. Captain!"
Xian Ge couldn't help but shrink his head. The previous encounter still left a big psychological shadow on it.
But when he thought about it, he was shocked: "No, what am I afraid of?"
"The captain and I are on the same team!"
"The stronger the captain is, doesn't it mean that I am stronger?"
"When the time comes, if any enemy covets my bloodline, the captain and I will kill them indiscriminately!"
Thinking of this, Xian Ge's mind suddenly became clear.
"Hmph, you are indeed the great bronze dragon with astonishing wisdom, Xiange Maya!"
"But before that, I have to hold on to the captain's thigh."
On the other side, Fei Ya's eyes also flashed with a strange light.
"Even without a mechanically modified body, you can still reach this point..."
"I really want to study what's going on with the captain's body."
Fei Ya can indulge in the research of steam machinery, essentially because he is a scientist who loves to study and is very interested in both the human body and machinery.
As for An, who is silent among the crowd...
"Um?"
Xia En suddenly looked at the motionless armored knight with a strange expression.
"This kind of aura...has An entered the promotion ritual again?"
"ah?"
The other crew members were also surprised.
The promotion ritual is not a big deal, so how can you get in as soon as you enter?
But after careful perception, they found that Xia En's judgment was not wrong.
An once again fell into a mysterious and mysterious state, faintly carrying the aura of the [Secret Sea].
Xia En looked a little envious.
You know, in order to advance to the second-level ritual, he suffered a lot behind the [Blood Moon Secret Realm].
Where can An be so relaxed and happy, and he can be promoted casually without even needing magic medicine?
"Is this the special nature of the elven race, or is it because of the characteristics of the [Knight] secret path?"
Xia En thought about it casually and explained to the other crew members.
"I got a special ancient relic that can make [Black Swan] continue to grow."
"In the future, this ship will become even bigger and more majestic!"
After hearing this, everyone naturally had no doubts.
There are many strange relics in this world. Although relics that can evolve a ship's hull are rare, they also appear in some legends.
"And, there's one more thing..."
Xia En turned his head and looked at the misty sea.
"We've stayed on this island for too long, it's time to get going."
He took out the azure blue [Siren's Scale], waved his hand, and said.
"start sailing!"
"Target, Siren Islands!"