There was a data error in Faction Favorability in the previous chapter, but it has been corrected. (I'm really bad at math … I should write less data in the future.)
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180,000 experience points, 45,000 from the Black Spider mission, and the rest came from Han Xiao's continuous crafting of the Retractable Knife and High Explosive Ammunition. These two blueprints had been upgraded to Lv2 and Lv3 respectively. These blueprints were low-cost and easy to craft, so it was easier to level up compared to the Lightweight Mechanical Arm and the First Generation Ranger. After all, there were plenty of opportunities to practice, especially for blueprints like ammunition.
He had only been in the Western Capital for about a month, but he had already earned more than 200,000 experience points, which was equivalent to one-third of what he had earned in the Germinal Organization for half a year. He still had more than 1,500,000 on hand, so he did not have to worry about the cost of materials for the time being.
The first advancement brought about the biggest change. Energy would gain an attribute.
Han Xiao touched his thumb and index finger lightly, and a wisp of energy as thin as a strand of electricity stuck to his fingertip, faintly containing a weak magnetic force. The magnetic attribute was one of the attributes exclusive to Mechanics. In terms of combat, it could not compare to the destructive power of fire and lightning. Its function was to increase Machinery Affinity, and when one's Energy Level reached a certain level, they could replace their hands to build machines.
The energy attribute was not only limited to natural elements, but it also represented the use of energy of the class. For example, the energy of the Psychic class was the [Spirit] attribute. Furthermore, the energy attribute was not fixed. For example, Pugilists could change their energy attribute through different paths, such as the explosive power of fire, the speed of wind, the toughness of iron, and so on.
Of the skills obtained after the advancement, [Geometric Thinking] was one of the abilities unlocked for Mechanics. [Intermediate Machinery Affinity] was even better than [Beginner Level], and [Slide Shot] was an active skill that he had not obtained in a long time.
If he chose the Cannon Master path, he would obtain three main skills, and if he chose the Mechanic path, he would obtain one of them. [Slide Shot] was more of a dodging skill. Although Han Xiao was not a pushover, compared to high-damage skills that consumed a lot of energy, he preferred these small skills that were both offensive and defensive. Furthermore, the continuous firing was not limited by the magazine capacity, so it might be useful in certain situations.
[Energy Training Technique] was a key skill that was unlocked after the first advancement.
This was a special type of skill — a growth-type skill. There was no level setting for the skill, and the effect of the skill could be increased through repeated training. Every training would consume experience and increase strength by a certain amount. When the number of training times reached the limit, the effect of the skill would stop stacking. The training effect depended on the main attributes of the main class.
Most of the Energy Training Methods were growth-type skills.
Energy was the foundation of a Super, and it mostly determined the Energy Rank and Grade of a Super. The first few levels of Energy were Lv1-10, Lv2-50, Lv3-100, Lv4-200, Lv5-400, Lv6-1000 …
Once the standards were met, one would be promoted to the next Energy Level and receive new attribute bonuses. At certain critical levels, one's Energy Level would even have new uses.
The first advancement was a dividing line. Hella was level 30, but her Energy Rank was 500 Ona, which was five times higher than Han Xiao's. One of the reasons was because of the [Energy Training Technique].
Platinum Alloy was a new blueprint that he had learned through [Advanced Material Synthesis]. It was a green material suitable for making external armor, and it had high impact resistance. The manufacturing requirement was Basic Refinement Level 5.
180,000 experience. Han Xiao first spent 25,000 to level up [Agent] to Level 10. The attributes gained from the max level were even more: + 2 STR, + 2 DEX, + 3 END, + 1 CHA, + 1 AP, + 1 AP, + 1 AP, + 1 AP, + 1 AP, and + 1 AP.
Advancement detected. Do you want to cancel the [Commoner] class?
Commoner was the first class of most humanoid players, and it was equivalent to a beginner's guide. This was to prevent players from being unable to level up without a class. When they advanced for the first time, they could choose to cancel the [Commoner] class and reduce their attributes and return experience. However, once the [Commoner] class was maxed out, it could not be canceled after the advancement. Many players with obsessive-compulsive disorder had been screwed over.
"Cancel it," Han Xiao said. He did not receive any bonuses from this class, so he would not lose anything.
On the interface, [Commoner] disappeared, and only [Agent] was left. His total level was still at Level 21.
Han Xiao spent another 45,000 to level up [Basic Shooting] to Level 10, which changed to + 10% shooting accuracy, + 2 DEX, and + 1 AP.
That was a total of 70,000 experience. Han Xiao still had to reserve 64,000 experience to put into [Energy Training Technique], so he still had … Hmm, wait a minute, let me count with my fingers.
Oh, I still have 47,000 experience!
"I'll save it for now."
Han Xiao sighed. Experience came and went as quickly as it came.
Fortunately, he still had high-explosive ammunition. When the time came to sell it, he would have a stable source of experience.
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When the time came, Gu Hui immediately reminded him, and the two returned upstairs.
Feng Jun had been waiting for a long time, and he left with Han Xiao.
Han Xiao suddenly thought of something and said, "Oh right, I heard that a person called Kratt handed in the Retractable Knife. Help me spread the news. I won't sell anything to him."
Feng Jun was helpless. "You really think I'm a messenger?"
Han Xiao was surprised. "Isn't that so?"
Feng Jun choked and said sullenly, "I'll pass the message."
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"He said he won't sell anything to me?"
Kratt heard the rumor and sneered.
He did not care about Han Xiao's background. What he cared about was the practical benefits. In his opinion, Han Xiao might not have a better machine in the future, and he would not have a chance to do business. This kind of threat was not painful at all.
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After the R&D matters were settled, Han Xiao returned to the repair shop. His days were peaceful for a few days.
Han Xiao had completed his advancement and familiarized himself with his new power at home. Based on his previous experience, he quickly mastered it and started to train [Energy Training Technique]. Every time he trained, he would use up both experience and stamina. Stamina recovery was limited, and he still had to build machines, so he could only train twice a day.
You have trained [Energy Training Technique] once. Perfection: 81%. + 3 Energy
The training effect depended on the main attribute of the class. The main attribute of the Mechanic class was INT. Han Xiao had a total of four Free Attribute Points, and he put them all into INT. In the past, in order to escape from the base, he had put in quite a lot of Free Attribute Points into STR and END. In the future, he would only need to consider INT.
The training effect of [Energy Training Technique] was divided into three levels. Perfection: + 1 Energy under 40%, + 2 Energy under 40%, + 3 Energy above 80%. Han Xiao had just reached the third level.
As there was no market for the Retractable Knife, Han Xiao did not open for business for a few days. He felt that it was time to release the new high-explosive ammunition. He had accumulated thousands of bullets of various calibers in the past few days.
Just as he was about to ask Li Yalin to release the news, Li Yalin called.
"The captain has been discharged. Gather everyone."
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Arriving at the small team meeting room of the Secret Operations Department, his teammates had been waiting for a long time. Han Xiao immediately noticed that there was an extra man. He had a square face, and he looked very serious. He pursed his lips and looked very trustworthy.
"You're Han Xiao?"
The captain's face was displeased. His eyes were filled with dissatisfaction and wariness as he examined Han Xiao seriously.
Han Xiao was slightly stunned. At this time, Lin Yao pulled on his sleeve and whispered, "The Secret Operations Department can only recruit new people with the captain's permission. However, your application was specially approved by the department while the captain was recuperating. So, the captain might have some … uh … grudges against you. But don't worry. Although the captain is serious, he's a good person."
So that's why.
Han Xiao turned around and was shocked. Lin Yao was wrapped in bandages like a dumpling. Only his eyes and mouth were exposed. He looked very pitiful.
Han Xiao was surprised. "Who beat you up?"
Li Yalin coughed.
Lin Yao felt wronged and changed his words. "I … I fell."
Han Xiao's mouth twitched. You're so seriously injured. Did you participate in a 'fall a hundred times if you're a man' activity?
"Let me introduce myself. I'm the captain of this team, Zhang Wei." Everyone's attention was drawn back to him.
Han Xiao was shocked. "How random are your parents' names? Only 'Ye Qiu' and 'Ye Fan' appeared more often than you did. "
Zhang Wei was surprised. "You know Ye Fan from Hesla's military intelligence department? Before … ahem, before I was hospitalized, I worked with him a few times. "
Oh my god, there's really someone with this name! That guy's luck must be S +!
"Back to the topic." Zhang Wei's eyes were burning. He said seriously, "Including you, our Secret Operations Department will have five members again. Your position is logistics, but let me say this first. Your resume is blank. I don't trust your ability. I will reserve my opinion on any of your orders. If I feel that you're not capable enough, even if you're a member specially approved by the higher-ups, I will still expel you from my team."
PS: Thank you to Qu Pingci, Hanging Sun and Moon, Triumphant Flash, 16341918, Hidden Man Becomes Demon, ASS153, Reading is good for the mind and body, Feng Yuanlin, and Cool Breeze for their tips.
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