After a long while, when the golden light finally faded, Xiao Wen felt warm all over, indescribably comfortable.
When he opened his eyes, the sky was still the same sky, and the ground was still the same ground.
When his gaze fell upon Sona—
It seemed as though some inexplicable force twisted his vision. In an instant, Xiao Wen appeared able to see certain indescribable things through her clothes.
His face flushed bright red, and a nosebleed trickled from his nose without him realizing it.
Good grief! These NPCs really had first-rate figures...
Uh... no!
Why could he see their "internal condition"?
Shaking his head, he fixed his gaze on Sona again, only to see something entirely different.
NPC: Sona Level: ?? Class: Advanced Duelist Deck Rank: A Rank (PS: To make things easier for everyone to understand, the original rarity system will not be used.) Position: Guardian of Duel City. Description: A descendant of the tomb guardians left behind since ancient times, she had guarded Duel City throughout the ages, protecting the soul of the Pharaoh King resting in peace.
"This is..."
Seeing the information appear above her head, Xiao Wen's face immediately filled with shock.
This was completely different from the information about Sona's aura he had previously obtained through the game's built-in system.
It could be said that this information was more comprehensive and gave him a better understanding of his own strength.
"The ritual is over. You have already begun your own path as the Pharaoh King. Please come down."
Feeling Xiao Wen's burning gaze, Sona seemed to think of something. Her pretty face reddened as she bowed slightly.
"Oh..."
Only then did Xiao Wen come to his senses. He nodded repeatedly, stepped down from the altar, and opened his character panel, only to discover that his attributes had become completely different.
Player: Halfway Through the Mortal World Level: 11 Gender: Male Class: Novice Duelist (Class can be hidden as Summoner) Attack: 1075–1125 Defense: 325–355 Agility: 40 HP: 650 MP: None Usable Deck: D Rank Imprinted Equipment: Flowing Cloud Shoes Bound Equipment: Millennium Puzzle (Sealed Artifact), Millennium Eye (Sealed Artifact, possesses the power to see through people's hearts) Monster Summon Count: 2 (Cooldown: 1 hour) Trap/Magic Card Usage Count: 1 (Cooldown: 1 hour)
Looking over his attribute panel, Xiao Wen saw that it had changed drastically compared to before. The attack and defense values also appeared far more straightforward than attributes like strength and physique.
Not only that, but there were now additional sections for usable deck rank and equipment imprinting.
But what the hell was this D Rank?
Why was hers A Rank while his was D Rank?
Could D Rank be stronger than A Rank?
"May I ask what deck rank means? And what the hell is this Millennium Eye?"
Xiao Wen looked at Sona, utterly confused.
Sona glanced at Xiao Wen without answering. With a wave of her hand, she tossed out a book half a meter thick, which landed in front of him.
"The information you obtained before could only be considered the most basic of basics. This contains all the information about Duel City. Since you have become a Novice Duelist, you are qualified to learn about this place. Read it carefully. If there is anything you do not understand, come ask me later."
After saying that, Sona turned around. From the way she moved, she almost looked as though she were fleeing in panic.
Xiao Wen stared blankly at the book before him, which was as tall as his calf. He did not think too much about it and began reading carefully.
Although the book was thick, Xiao Wen suddenly discovered that he had somehow gained the ability to read a hundred lines at a glance. With just one look, he could finish reading, understand, and memorize its contents.
In only a quarter of an hour, Xiao Wen had finished flipping through the entire book, and a look of understanding appeared on his face.
The divine baptism Sona mentioned was essentially an advanced class change for the Summoner lineage.
In the game setting of "Phantom God," every class had universal skills that could be obtained by killing wild monsters, as well as class-specific skills that could be learned from various instructors.
Of course, such learning only applied to standard classes, not hidden classes.
Although a hidden class like Xiao Wen's was also part of the Summoner system, he had no way to learn any Summoner skills, so seeking them out would be pointless.
Once these standard classes reached Level 15 and entered the main city, they could head to the temples in the various main cities, accept class-change quests, and undergo their first advancement.
After the first advancement, their class attributes would undergo an enormous transformation.
As for deck rank, it was determined by the reasonableness of the deck's composition and the rarity of the cards within it. From lowest to highest, the ranks were F, E, D, C, B, A, S...
Since Xiao Wen's cards were beginner cards gifted by the system, their overall rating was actually fairly decent.
However, if he truly wanted to rebuild his deck from scratch, it would be no small problem for Xiao Wen.
After all, a deck could only contain forty cards. How to combine them properly was a question, since it required a thorough understanding of every single card.
Sometimes, even a mere one-star Kuriboh could produce a game-changing effect if used properly.
Once Xiao Wen's class level reached Novice Duelist, he gained the qualification to remain in Duel City for extended periods, rather than being teleported out by Sona as soon as each trial ended.
Duel City was a city no different from a main city. Here, Xiao Wen could visit various shops, use gold coins to purchase cards, and reorganize his deck.
However, after looking at the prices of the cards and the gold coins in his backpack, Xiao Wen gave up.
Even an ordinary one-star card cost one gold coin. One-star cards with special attributes cost hundreds, even thousands, of gold coins.
If he wanted to build a decent deck, would it not cost at least several hundred thousand gold coins?
Xiao Wen touched the deck in his hand, determination filling his eyes.
Yes, I believe in my deck. They can still be put to great use!
After finishing the book, Xiao Wen was about to turn and leave when a wall of cards suddenly appeared in front of him.
Sona had appeared before Xiao Wen like a ghost at some unknown moment.
"As expected, after obtaining the Millennium Eye, you read books incredibly quickly! Future heir of the Pharaoh King, make good use of the Millennium Artifacts on you. Duel City does not have much time left."
Sona muttered a few words, a strange glint flashing through her eyes. In a daze, she returned to normal. "This time, because you have become a Novice Duelist, you may choose two additional cards. You may choose three in total. Pick for yourself."
"I can choose three cards?"
Xiao Wen narrowed his eyes, instantly feeling that Sona had become much more generous.
As his finger moved across the cards, the lovely figure of Dark Magician Girl vaguely surfaced in his mind. His finger involuntarily pointed forward.
Monster Card: Dark Magician!
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