Chapter 313: The Situation in Golden City
The next day, Yuliya got down to business.
She briefed her subordinates on everything that had happened in Golden City while she was away, from the cosmic to the comical.
Overall, everything was progressing according to plan.
“Right now, among the three types of energy crystals, the red and yellow ones are progressing faster. We have a bit more yellow than red, but we’re over halfway collected. The blue crystals, however, are crawling along, at barely twenty percent.”
“The yellow crystals are defensive, the red ones are offensive, while the blue ones are support — or, let’s say, functional. The first two are common, but the third type? Well, they’re either hidden deep or legging it as fast as they can.”
“So… does His Highness have any clever solutions?”
“It’s all good,” Yuliya replied with a slight smile. “No need for us to brainstorm; just let the adventurers handle it.”
After all, we’re the managers, the bosses; how can we expect the big cheese to solve every problem?
Of course, it’s the workers who deal with the mess, while the boss just checks out the aftermath!
“Starting today, we’ll adjust the exchange point ratios. The yellow and red stay the same, but the blue’s ratio is going up to 1.5 times.”
That means one unit of blue crystal equals 1.5 units of red or yellow.
Everyone’s surely revved up to hunt those blue ones now.
As for how to find them? That’s their problem to solve.
For those brain-freezing on solutions, just keep mixing the reds and yellows.
This was the very purpose of setting up an adventurer’s guild in Golden City!
In reality, macro-management: if there’s an issue, fix it directly.
If there’s no issue… well, then it’s fishin’ time!
Right now, the highest-level players in Golden City were still from Fiery Conflict Across the Sky, hitting level 30 and nearly clawing their way to 31.
Apart from them, there are dozens of other level 30s, Little Moon being one of them.
Oh, and we can’t forget about the “Wind God,” who’s at level 35, pretty much the same as a month ago.
The reason her level hasn’t budged? Speculations have started flying, especially regarding Kailona.
But honestly, no one anticipated she just went off for a little fun trip.
Once players hit level 30, the experience needed to level up skyrockets, causing everyone to slow down in their advancement.
It’s like hitting a speed bump—whether it’s a system issue or just plain human frailty.
The lowest level currently is still 25; after all, players from major cities keep coming to Golden City, day in and day out.
The reward exchange pool in Golden City is like a bee to honey for any player!
Just gaze upon those dazzling pages filled with legendary items and try not to feel a tug at your heartstrings!
Feeling tempted? Time to grab your brotherhood and head to Golden City to slay monsters.
Every slice equals points, and with enough points, you can exchange for legendary skills!
By the way, the player with the highest points right now probably has around five thousand.
So, just twenty times more points, and legendary skills are yours for the taking!
Easy peasy, right?
Um, well… it’s just a tad over two years or so, but hey, no worries!
But let’s be real—who’s actually going to wait that long?
This is the fastest score-chasing player we’re talking about needing two years; others might need five.
High-end players are more pragmatic; they don’t start out chasing legendary items like lovesick puppies.
They have their eyes on epic items.
After playing this game for so long, they’ve figured out its quirks.
Legendary stuff? Pure legends, my dear!
Legend means, sure, you might hear about it, but don’t go dreaming about it — it’s for night-time fantasizing only!
The only confirmed legendary item so far? The Nuke Slash.
But let’s be real… anyone who knows what’s up knows it’s more for show than useful in combat.
On the other hand, epic items are still super powerful — though rare, players can actually get their hands on them.
Visible, accessible, and usable, that’s what the high-end players are after!
They’ve mostly got their sights set on an epic skill in the Golden City exchange—costing 6,000 points.
Named “Storm’s Power.”
In simple terms, it boosts speed to 1.5 times for a short period and allows a burst of wind power to propel you in a direction, or away from danger.
This skill is a game-changer for any class or skill level player.
Speed means mobility; teleport with it, or just get out of the way!
Up close? You can charge right into the enemy’s face. Far away? You can dodge their attacks!
Although not as straightforward as Blink, which has a ton of side effects and a long cooldown.
This skill only has a one-minute cooldown!
The previous speed boost feels way more maneuverable, giving you more wiggle room for operation.
Realistically, that’s the true value of this skill — meaning and power wrapped up in one! Even calling it legendary gets a nod of approval.
This skill was also arranged specifically by Yuliya; it’s the biggest perk she’s given to the players.
Yuliya as a boss? No pie-in-the-sky promises — the benefits are straight-up visible and attainable!
For the players, the allure of this skill is through the roof.
Skills take priority over gear and consumables.
Skills don’t get outdated, rarely lose value, and it’s tough to find replacements.
Learn it and you’re golden! Grab it and you’re winning!
Besides all this, Yuliya hasn’t forgotten to verify the situation with the Verdant Empire.
Although she was pretty much convinced she had the conclusion.
She tossed a bunch of skills to Little Moon, who was both thrilled and touched.
Little Yuliya comes back with such a priceless gift!
Oh, woe is me, indeed — my Little Yuliya is the cutest of them all!
Despite Little Yuliya already getting plenty of skills, Little Moon still wanted something a bit more normal or easier, taking it one step at a time.
After all, these skills seemed perfectly suited for everyday players to learn!
Then…
Ding! Unable to learn.
Unable to learn.
Unable…
“…”
“Is that so?”
With that, Yuliya took the skills back.
And today, she had her subordinates grab people off the streets to test it out.
Almost like, cornering a street and finding an old guy with a skill book.
“Young lad, I see tremendous potential in your bones; you’d make a fine student. I have here a secret tome… waiting for a worthy disciple. Care to give it a try?”
And then… Ding! Unable to learn.
“Looks like we’re not fated, what a pity.”
The test subjects were ones Yuliya had carefully chosen to avoid European Server players.
In summary, after a little testing, Yuliya reaffirmed her conclusions.
