Conspiracy

"Gasp... That's powerful."

Li Si gasped sharply, and the temperature around him seemed to rise by a few degrees.

In his previous life, he had only heard that this was a secret treasure that increased Luck. He had seen pictures of its appearance on the player forums, but the player who possessed it had never posted its specific effects, only giving a brief description.

He had not expected it to increase Luck by a full 3 points, making Li Si's Luck stat look much better.

The best Luck-increasing effect Li Si knew of in his previous life was the World Tree's Blessing specialty, but even that only raised it by two points.

It truly deserved to be called the only treasure in the game from his previous life connected to the God of Fate.

As for this Lucky One effect, there had been related information in his previous life.

Li Si knew that its simplest application was in combat, allowing every one of his attacks to luckily strike a weak point, every blow landing as a critical hit.

After all, depending on a player's Luck, the critical hit rate of each attack fluctuated between ten and twenty percent.

The Lucky One effect was equivalent to giving Li Si a 100% critical hit chance for five seconds!

Beyond that, many unbelievable things could be done during those five seconds.

For example, he could casually poke at a chest sealed with an advanced magic lock using a piece of wire and open it.

For example, even without knowing the relevant knowledge, he could casually mix and concoct potion ingredients to produce an excellent potion.

However, this effect should also have limits. First, there was a limit to what good fortune could accomplish.

An ordinary person with extraordinary luck could defeat a low-level professional—for instance, a red dragon might suddenly fly over and incinerate their opponent with a breath attack—but they could never defeat a God.

Second, according to the description, after using the Lucky One effect, he would enter the Unlucky One State for three days.

That was something the owner from his previous life had never mentioned.

Li Si seriously suspected that however lucky he was in the Lucky One State, he would be just as unlucky during the Unlucky One State.

Was this fate?

Blessings lean on disasters, and disasters hide blessings.

Still, no matter what, this secret treasure was incredibly powerful. And now, it was his.

He pinned the four-leaf clover brooch to his chest. It actually looked quite nice.

He then poured all the experience he had gained recently into raising his personal level.

Li Si shuddered all over, and the exhilarating sensation of leveling up five times in a row made him tremble again.

"Feels great!"

Name: Li Si Kane

Race: Human

Level: 39

Health Points: 1880/1880

Mana Value: 3180/3180

Status: Normal

Experience: 0/260000 (Unassigned Experience: 52100)

Main Class: Arcanist (Novice)

Secondary Class: None

Talent: All-Rounder (Legendary-level)

Attributes:

Strength 83 (Attribute Modifier)

Agility 45

Intelligence 106 (Attribute Modifier)

Charm 67

Mystery 47

Endurance 44

Luck 3 (+3)

Free Attribute Points 0

Specialties:

Arcane Mind—Intelligence receives a 2x numerical modifier, Elemental Affinity +100%, Arcane Submodule unlocked

Advanced Fatigue Resistance—Reduces the degree of fatigue's negative effects on the body, stamina recovery speed +50%

Rank Suppression—You gain additional power bonuses against lower-rank professionals, current bonus (10%)

Dauntless Challenger—Damage received from Rank Suppression is reduced by 30%, with a chance to resist negative conditions such as fear, stun, silence, confusion, charm, and more

Low-Grade Robust Body—Health Points +10%, increased recovery speed from minor injuries, and slight increases to personal toughness and Elemental Resistance

Proficiency in All Weapons—Strength receives a 2x numerical modifier, starting proficiency with all weapons is fixed at intermediate, and mastery level of your most proficient weapon +1

Silver Moon Blessing—A divine blessing from Moon and Guardian Goddess Fenriria. Under moonlight, stamina and mana recovery speed +50%, all attributes temporarily increase by 30%

Skills: Cantrips (Mage Hand, Cleanse Spell, Flash Spell), First-Circle Spells (Fireball Spell, Ice Arrow Spell, Human Charm), Second-Circle Spells (Ice Blade Spell, Windwalk Spell, Earth Escape Spell, Restore Moderate Injury, Levitation Spell), Third-Circle Spells (Chain Fireball Spell, Elemental Shield, Stinking Cloud Spell, Humanoid Immobilization Spell), First-Circle Arcane Spell (Fuel Spell), Third-Circle Arcane Spells (Blue Ball Spell, Ray of Aging), Martial Skills (Furious Slash, Shield Bash, Resistance Enhancement, Minor All Stats Boost)

Milestones: Novice Mage (Bronze-level), The First Step of the Strong (Silver-level), Elven's Close Friend

Legendary Points: 10 (Kingdom-level—Court Viscount Legendary Points +10)

Equipment: Emerald Staff, Emerald Amulet, Concentration Ring, Secret Treasure: Arcadia's Lucky Brooch

After savoring his satisfaction for a while, Li Si immersed himself in today's Arcane Research.

A month had already passed, and the Sacred Festival was drawing nearer. The sense of urgency in Li Si's heart grew stronger and stronger. He did not have much time left.

Just as Li Si obtained the secret treasure brooch, in a hidden stronghold somewhere in Can Guang City.

The secret chamber was underground. Dim candlelight flickered as a person in a black cloak stood quietly in the center of the room, seemingly waiting for someone.

Before long, another person wrapped from head to toe entered and stopped before the black-clad figure.

"How is the task I gave you going?"

"It isn't complete yet."

The newcomer removed his hood. It was Camus, who had previously clashed with Li Si at Fiss Royal Magic Academy.

"You couldn't even complete such a simple task? I didn't ask you to kill that viscount. You only needed to test his capabilities."

The black-clad man was deeply dissatisfied. If Camus had not been Li Si's classmate, this task would never have been assigned to him. After all, it concerned the most crucial step in their lord's scheme.

"Give me a little more time! That Li Si never leaves the house, so I can't find an opportunity. Last time, I blocked his path at the academy, but no matter how I provoked him, it was useless. He directly had his Gold Warrior guard make a move."

Camus was full of grievances as well. He simply could not understand it. How could a dignified Gold Warrior become the guard of a fallen viscount? Was Li Si really that appealing?

"I don't care. If you delay our lord's plans, you know the consequences."

The black-clad man replied, his calm words brimming with threat.

Camus's expression changed. Gritting his teeth, he said, "As long as you arrange for someone to hold that guard back, I'll deal with Li Si myself. I'll definitely uncover his true capabilities."

The black-clad man looked at Camus as though he were an idiot. "What are you thinking? You were sent to probe him precisely so we wouldn't alert the enemy. And you want me to deploy a Gold-level professional? Even if this mission fails, that is not an option."

The black-clad man did not say any more. His final words were, "There are only two months left until the Sacred Festival. I'll give you another half month. If you still can't finish it, the one coming to see you won't be me."

After saying that, the black-clad man walked straight out and slammed the door shut with a bang.

Only Camus remained in the secret chamber, his face so gloomy it seemed as though water might drip from it. His fists were clenched tight, his nails nearly digging bloody marks into his palms.

He had thought it would be a simple task, yet he had ended up in this situation.

Li Si!

This was all your fault!

Then don't blame me!

Having made up his mind, Camus left the secret chamber as well, a hint of madness on his face.