After the game prompt appeared, Luca felt his vision go dark.
[Ding! Welcome player “Luca” to the world of Eternal!]
[You are born in “Starlight City of Emerald State of the Kingdom of Clinton”!]
At the same time, his talent “The Person Favored” was activated.
[Ding! Your charm attribute has been maxed out! You have earned the title “Unrivaled in Elegance and Charm.” increasing NPC favorability towards you!]
[Ding! Your aptitude attribute has been maxed out! You have earned the title “Peerless Appearance.” enhancing your learning speed!]
[Ding! Your perception attribute has been maxed out! You have earned the title “Danger Perception.” allowing you to foresee impending danger!]
[Ding! Your luck attribute has been maxed out! You have earned the title “The Son of Luck.” increasing your chances of encountering opportunities!]
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When Luca opened his eyes again, he found himself in a clean and tidy fountain square.
Surrounding him were medieval-style houses and shops. Pedestrians in peculiar clothing walked along the streets, and a tall clock tower stood in the distance. At some point, his casual clothes had transformed into gray linen garments.
In the square, there were many other players dressed like him.
The crowd was massive, with at least ten thousand people, a testament to the popularity of the Eternal game!
“My god, this is the world of Eternal? This game is too realistic!”
“The art style, the modeling, the tactile sensation, it’s exactly like reality!”
“Fuck, who just grabbed my ass? Come out and face me!”
“The World Guild is recruiting! We have professional players, limited spots, first come, first served!”
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Certainly! Here’s the enhanced version with added descriptive details:
Countless excited players crowded together, filling the fountain square with a cacophony of voices and footsteps.
The NPCs passing by cast wary glances at the players, their expressions a mix of curiosity, disdain, and subtle amusement, as if observing creatures from another realm disrupting their everyday lives.
Luca, amidst the bustling scene, maintained a calm demeanor, his lips curved in a knowing smile.
In the world of Eternal, NPCs resembled real people in every detail, from their nuanced expressions to their lifelike movements.
Unbeknownst to most players, these NPCs were not mere virtual entities but actual beings from an alternate reality.
The seamless integration of these inhabitants was a testament to the meticulous design by the “Zenith Group” and its influential backers, altering the fabric of this virtual realm to accommodate the influx of players without disruption.
Collecting his thoughts, Luca recalled the earlier notifications prompting him. Seeking respite from the crowded square, he navigated through the throng of players, finally finding a quieter corner where he could concentrate.
With practiced ease, he accessed his personal panel, ready to delve into the intricacies of his character and the tasks that awaited him.
[Name: Luca]
[Level: lv1]
[Talent: The Person Favored (SSS-level)]
[Class: Apprentice Mage (Novice)]
[HP: 100]
[MP: 200]
[Attack: 21-25]
[Attributes: Strength 10, Intelligence 10, Stamina 10, Agility 10]
[Special: Charm 100, Perception 100, Aptitude 100, Luck 100]
[Titles: Unrivaled in Elegance and Charm, Peerless Appearance, Danger Perception, The Son of Luck]
[Skills: Basic Magic lv1 (Beginner)]
[Equipment: Novice Robe, Novice Pants, Apprentice Staff]
[Experience: 0/40]
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“No wonder it’s an SSS-level talent; it really is beyond the norm!” Luca felt a surge of excitement looking at his maxed-out attributes.
The Eternal game is an open-world game where quests and gameplay require players to explore and trigger events on their own, making the four special attributes of the players very important.
However, these special attributes are determined by the player’s initial values and are very difficult to improve, even in the later stages of the game.
In his previous life, Luca had worked tirelessly to raise his four special attributes to an average of 70 points.
Even so, this had made him a Transcendent-level powerhouse.
Now, with the extraordinary talent “The Person Favored.” Luca felt a surge of empowerment as all his special attributes reached their maximum potential!
Luca’s hand tightened into a fist, a determined glint in his eyes.
In his previous life, he had achieved Transcendent-level status despite starting with ordinary talent.
This time, with his attributes already optimized from the start, he harbored ambitions to surpass even that lofty achievement.
Suppressing his bubbling excitement, Luca resisted the urge to linger.
His immediate goal was to journey to the prestigious Mages’ Association and complete the novice quest, paving the way for his ascent to the coveted rank of Formal Mage.
Transitioning his occupation to Demonic Rune Mage marked just the beginning of his ambitious plans. He understood that reaching level ten was crucial, followed by successfully navigating the secretive Mage Tower occupation change trial.
But with his experience from the previous life, these tasks seemed manageable.
“Boom!”
At that moment, a deafening roar echoed across the square, followed by the startled cries of many players.
“An NPC is killing people!!”
Luca looked over in confusion.
He saw a long crack, several meters wide, on the previously smooth street.
A burly man in silver armor stood there with a cold expression, his sword stained with blood.
Several players were sitting on the ground, pale-faced and nearly paralyzed with shock.
“How dare you block Miss Sophia Howard’s carriage in Starlight City! You must have a death wish!” The silver-armored man pointed his blood-stained sword at the players in front of him, his eyes full of murderous intent.
It was then that Luca noticed the luxurious carriage behind the armored man, bearing a family crest with the Black Mountains, indicating the emblem of an Emerald State count.
Luca couldn’t help but laugh.
These players were as audacious as ever. Approaching such a prestigious carriage was clearly asking for trouble.
In the world of Eternal, there was no beginner protection period; if players angered an NPC, they could be killed without hesitation.
Judging by the man’s words, it seemed the girl inside was the count’s daughter.
The players were now extremely panicked. They had only thought the antique carriage looked interesting and decided to block it for fun, never expecting it to belong to the count’s daughter!
The silver-armored man, Cassman, was clearly intent on killing them.
He raised his sword and took a step closer to the players, who began to plead for their lives, but he remained unmoved.
At that moment, a cold voice came from inside the carriage, “Uncle Cassman, don’t stain Starlight City with their blood.”
The curtains were slowly drawn back.
Through the ornate fabric, they could see a beautiful blue-haired girl in noble attire. Her features were delicate and exquisite, but her expression was icy, devoid of any emotion.
Seeing the girl’s appearance, the players were all stunned.
“Wow, this girl is stunning!”
“She’s got blue hair—is she an elf?”
“Mom, I believe in love again!”
“Don’t stop me, I want to be her dog!”
…
Hearing Sophia’s words, the silver-armored knight, Cassman, nodded.
He then looked at the players with a stern expression and said, “You’re lucky. Capture all these adventurers who offended Miss Sophia and throw them out of Starlight City! They are never to set foot in Starlight City again!”
The guards around the carriage responded in unison and immediately rushed towards the players.
It was only then that the players realized the trouble they were in, crying and begging for mercy.
But it was too late—blocking a noble’s carriage was a serious crime in this world.
Sophia watched coldly, showing no intention of pleading for them.
As level 1 novice players, they had no chance against the elite guards.
In no time, the players were dragged away like helpless chicks and carried out of the city.
Seeing this, Luca shook his head slightly.
Once players are expelled from the main city, they become wandering players, needing to run back to their bodies each time they die to resurrect, and are easily targeted by others.
Moreover, in the game Eternal, a player can only create one character, so to resolve this situation, they’d have to switch cities or factions.
With the game just launching, changing cities or factions was a near-impossible dream.
However, they brought this upon themselves and deserved their fate. Luca looked away, intending to complete the Apprentice Mage’s novice quest.
At that moment, a cold voice suddenly called out, “Adventurer in the back, wait a moment…”
The speaker was none other than the noble daughter in the luxurious carriage, Sophia! Everyone followed her gaze and saw the young man in the corner.
The other players looked at him with pity, thinking he was another unlucky soul.
Luca was taken aback, looking around to confirm there was no one else.
“Are you talking to me?” he asked, puzzled.
“Yes, you.” Sophia nodded slightly. Her stunning face remained expressionless, but her beautiful eyes were fixed on Luca, a hint of surprise deep within them.
What a handsome young man!