Owner of Twilight Intuition – Chapter 9

Chapter 9

[You have used up all your play time. Please take a break in reality and reconnect later.]

[Automatic logout in 5 minutes.]

[If you have a location issue, you can extend for 30 minutes. Would you like to extend?]

Oh? Has it already been this long?

“I won’t extend.”

For reference, Twilight allowed up to 6 hours of playtime. 6 hours in real-world time. Similarly, it was 6 hours in the virtual world, meaning there was no time scaling like some people were talking about before, just a 1:1 time ratio.

Of course, that didn’t mean you could only play for 6 hours a day.

If you rested for 1 hour in reality, you could play for another 6 hours. The reason for this setting was supposedly for the consideration of the players.

For things like meals, bathroom breaks…… Well, there seemed to be various reasons.

“And log out.”

Anyway, I’m logging out. Even if I logged out here where Goblin Scouts appear, there wasn’t much danger. I hadn’t reached the mine yet, but that was something I could take care of when I logged back in.

[Logging out.]

[Back to the Street Lit by Twilight……]

With a guide message, my vision gradually darkened. At the same time, the sensations throughout my body faded, and soon all sight was engulfed in darkness. Then, the faded senses began to return to normal.

I had logged out and returned to reality.

“Whew.”

I take off the helmet. The feeling of returning to my original body, with the senses of Rudin from the game gone, is still unfamiliar.

“……My mind feels hazy.”

How should I put it? It feels like I haven’t woken up from a dream yet. It definitely wasn’t a good feeling. But it didn’t seem like a bad feeling either……

“Huh?”

Then, with a strange feeling, I looked down at my clothes. My clothes were slightly damp, as if I had sweat a little while playing the game.

‘What? It’s not even hot.’

Considering the current chilly autumn weather, I didn’t think I would have sweat from the heat. Thinking that I probably sweat because the temperature inside the capsule was high, I went into the bathroom to wash off the little bit of sweat.

‘Still, it was a good start.’

I got a C-rank crafting skill right from the start, and I even caught a boss monster and got a Random Skill Book. What if I used my intuition to draw an S-rank skill here? Thinking about the value of skills in the game Twilight, my heart pounded with anticipation.

Other people wouldn’t be able to get it even if they wanted to, right?

Of course, even with intuition, an S-rank skill wouldn’t be easy to draw. But if you compare me, who can try multiple times, with those who can only try once, it’s obvious who has the advantage.

‘Well, I can try in an hour.’

Should I look for information online until then?

To say it again, I started Twilight relatively late. About an hour late? Originally, Twilight opened at 12 o’clock, but in my case, the capsule arrived late.

They said the reservations were backed up or something.

I also applied for a reservation a few days ago, but it meant there were more people who reserved before me.

After finishing a quick shower, I went out to the living room and checked the time.

‘The current time is…… 7:24. Not a bad time.’

If there were players who started at 12 o’clock, they would likely log out at 6 o’clock. And there was a high probability that they would post tips from their experiences on the internet.

Anticipating this, I connected to the internet and went to a site I frequented, clicking on the Twilight bulletin board.

“……This is incredible?”

I admire the thousands of posts on the bulletin board. So many posts already? I found the post with the highest number of views among the numerous posts and clicked on it.

[Twilight is truly amazing!]

[Content: Everyone was worried because it’s the first virtual reality online game, but you don’t have to worry at all. I’m not kidding, it really feels like I’m in Twilight. The implementation of the five senses, like touch, is perfect. If you haven’t purchased a capsule yet, I think you should buy one right now.]

As I read further, there was even a post saying that online games were doomed. But it was hard to refute. I also felt a different feeling compared to online games.

‘It was amazing.’

How did they make such a game?

Click

[How to learn skills in Twilight!]

[Content: Everyone knows the importance of skills. But many people say it’s difficult to learn. But it’s not at all difficult. First, become friendly with the NPCs in the village. Then, the NPC will give you a quest. And if you complete that quest, there’s a high chance you’ll get a skill as a reward.

I learned six skills this way. The problem is that all those skills are F-rank skills -_-; I don’t know about E-rank skills either.]

“This is……”

Something I already know.

I also acquired two skills through the quest I received from Deron. Of course, the difficulty was the worst.

Thinking that there wasn’t much to gain from this post, I clicked on the next one.

[Twilight Contact System.]

[Content: I started Twilight with my girlfriend. We were walking with our arms around each other’s shoulders when suddenly a warning message popped up. Saying something about excessive contact. It turned out it was sent by my girlfriend. She said a warning window automatically appeared in front of her and she accidentally allowed it.

We managed to get through it safely after she canceled it, but if you don’t know, don’t touch the opposite sex carelessly. They say you go to jail after the warning.]

“……”

A system that leaves you speechless. Then would the opposite case, where the woman initiates contact, also apply? Thinking about that, I remembered when Yu-a held my hand.

Of course, it was just holding hands for a moment, so it was far from ‘excessive’ contact.

‘Next post.’

[The efficiency of parties!]

[Content: Those who have tried party hunting will know, but this game, Twilight, has good experience efficiency. If two people form a party, you get 20% bonus experience. Three people, 30% bonus experience. Also, as a result of testing, there was no limit to the number of party members, whether it was 10 or 20, but the bonus experience didn’t go up beyond 80%.

Therefore, if you want the most efficient party, form an 8-person party.]

“80%?”

Interestingly, Twilight seemed to have no party member limit. However, the bonus experience was capped at 80%. If an 8-person party killed a Goblin Scout, would each person get 4.5 experience points?

It’s 4.5 experience points per person, but if you calculate that 8 people are sharing it, it’s a total of 36 experience points. Compared to the original 20 experience points, it’s almost doubled.

It’s definitely efficient, but……

‘It’s not something I need to worry about.’

Maybe later, if there are monsters that are difficult to kill alone, but for now, I didn’t want to worry about parties. First of all, if the number of people increases, there’s a possibility of losing out on item distribution.

‘By the way, the rest of the posts are all chatter.’

Things like what level they are, how many skills they learned, what amazing item they picked up, and so on. Useless chatter that doesn’t help at all. It feels like a waste of time reading them. Of course, there were some helpful posts.

[Content: You poor bastards with no money lol I collected 10 Silver by killing mobs that drop money. I’m going to buy a skill book with this lol]

“Hmm.”

Leaving aside the monsters that drop money, buying a skill book? Is there a shop that sells skill books? If there is, I’d like to go. Because even for me, who has intuition, skills are essential.

Click click click-

“Oh, this is useful.”

Click click click-

“Ah! A phishing post.”

Click-

“Oh? Has it already been this long?”

An hour had passed since I started looking for information about Twilight on the internet. After confirming that it was time to reconnect, I had a glass of water in the living room and entered the capsule.

“Game start.”

[May you find what you desire on the Street Lit by Twilight……]

After my consciousness faded, the scenery I had been standing in a moment ago unfolded before my eyes like a wonderful illusion.

‘I feel a little tired.’

Well, it’s natural since I didn’t get proper rest. But to grow faster than others, I had to endure this fatigue.

“Hmm…… I feel like there are more people?”

It had been more than 8 hours since Twilight opened, as I rested for an hour longer in reality. If that’s the case, most people would have graduated from the pudding, so it’s not strange that they’re coming here.

‘Let’s go to the mine first.’

Thinking that the mine would be better than this place with so many people, I started walking and opened the item window. There were a few items in the item window that I had obtained by killing goblins, and I took them out one by one to check them.

[Goblin Tribe’s Bracelet] (Normal)

Description: A bracelet made by goblins to identify their tribe. It’s characterized by its crude shape and has no other special abilities.

<Additional Stats: Strength (1)>

<Stat Requirements: Strength (2)>

Durability: 20/20

‘Wow~ Is this even an item?’

But since I don’t have a bracelet, I equip it. In my current situation, any increase in Strength is welcome. While others can’t even get it, here I am. I equipped the bracelet and checked the next item.

[Goblin Warrior’s Necklace] (Normal)

Description: A necklace that only the Goblin Warrior of the tribe can possess. The necklace is also a symbol of the Goblin Warrior. It’s made by weaving together the teeth of various animals.

<Additional Stats: Strength (1), Intelligence (1)>

<Stat Requirements: Intelligence (2)>

Durability: 20/20

“Oh? It’s not a magic item.”

Since it was an item dropped by a boss, I naturally thought it would be a magic item…… It seems like this trash item dropped because it’s a boss that appears early on.

Still, I equip it. Even these stats are precious right now.

“Sigh, the last one is armor.”

I didn’t have high expectations after the necklace, but I checked it anyway.

[Goblin Warrior’s Leather Armor] (Magic)

Description: The leather armor worn by the Goblin Warrior. It’s an armor made from the hide of a ferocious beast, and it’s a symbol of a warrior that only goblins recognized as warriors in the tribe can wear.

<Additional Stats: Strength (5), Stamina (3)>

<Stat Requirements: Strength (8)>

Defense: 20　　Magic Defense: 8

Durability: 30/30

*Goblins lower level than you will not attack first (excluding bosses).

“Oh! A magic item!”

I admire it and immediately change into it. When I separately checked the leather armor set I bought from Deron, I found that the armor had a defense of 8 and increased Stamina by 1.

“Now, let’s check the status information window.”

[Name: Rudin]

[Title: None]

[Level: 5]

[Fame: 0]

[Health Points: 139/350]

[Magic Points: 92/150]

[Stamina: 26.7%]

[Attack Power: 64] [Magic Attack Power: 6]

[Defense: 47] [Magic Defense: 20]

[Stats]

Strength: 34 (18+16)　Intelligence: 6 (5+1)　Agility: 8 (5+3)

Stamina: 15 (9+6)　　Technique: 11

[Acquired Skills: 4/20]

As expected, I could see that my stats had increased considerably. With this, I could probably win even if I fought the Goblin Warrior again.

Well, that doesn’t mean I’m actually going to fight it.

“Lastly, the Random Skill Book.”

This is actually the moment I’m most looking forward to. If I use my intuition, I could definitely draw a high-ranked skill. But thinking about the feeling of intuition I’ve used so far, I couldn’t help but hesitate.

‘Still, just in case.’

I inwardly hoped for an S-rank skill as I tried to open the skill book.

[Would you like to open the skill book? Once opened, the skill will be automatically acquired.]

“Ah, crap!”

Suddenly, a feeling of unease washes over my entire body. Feeling that unease, I immediately canceled the skill acquisition. Well, it would be strange if it just popped up like that. After all, I’m hoping for an S-rank skill.

But it’s a shame to give up.

I definitely have the ability to get an S-rank skill. Giving up on that and learning just any skill would be a regrettable thing to do.

‘Oh well, let’s see who wins.’

My worries didn’t last long.

★⭐★⭐★⭐★

“Skill use! Strike with All Your Might!”

[Skill Damage! 68.]

[Combat experience 35 acquired!]

[Level up!]

It’s so easy! It feels amazing that the Kobolds that were so annoying before die in just two hits. And it’s not even dangerous. My defense and the Kobold’s attack power aren’t that different.

“But…… It’s really not coming up.”

With a small sigh, I sit back down and grab the skill book. I don’t know how many hours I’ve been doing this, killing Kobolds that come to me on their own.

It’s been at least 3 hours, hasn’t it?

It’s practically driving me crazy. But one thing that’s comforting is that I’ve been able to grasp the intensity of the feeling of unease to some extent by continuously opening the skill book.

At first, I thought they were all the same, but they’re subtly different.

[Would you like to open the skill book? Once opened, the skill will be automatically acquired.]

“Hmm, this is……”

The intensity of the unease is weak. If I open it, I think a B-rank skill will come out. But what I want isn’t a measly B-rank skill.

At least A-rank. It has to be at least A-rank.

“……The problem is that even if I get an A-rank skill, I don’t know what kind it will be.”

Yes, I got the A-rank skill I’ve been longing for. But what if something strange comes out? It’s not like I can just delete it without hesitation……or is it?

“After all, I don’t have many skills, do I?”

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