Destiny Online: Halo Paladin - Chapter 12

Chapter 12: Vitality Halo

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

After a short cigarette break, Nocturne washed his face for the sake of refreshment. He was already a grown man, earning money was a good thing, he should not be this sentimental about it.

When he logged back into the game, he appeared in front of the tavern.

He planned to fish for a little longer before bed, maybe he could get his hands on several more skill books.

If he could get two to three more tank or healer skill books, then…

Slap! 

Nocturne slapped his own mouth. “What am I thinking? Getting one is lucky enough, I should say thanks to God already. I shouldn’t be dreaming.

“Let’s just go fishing. I should be more focused on earning some quick bucks while resources in the game are still scarce, otherwise I can’t even earn a penny in the future.”

…

On the second day afternoon, Nocturne caught two more Moonscale Fish while it was dark and before he realized it, he was sent back to the village by random monster attacks.

Even though it was quite scary in the dark, for the sake of rare fish, he held himself together.

Up until this point, he had gotten a total of 10 Waterproof Boxes, 25 Sagefish, 2 Moonscale Fish, 26 Bristle Whisker Catfish, 32 Small Tasty Fish and some junk. He also got a level in the process.

Nocturne put his hands together and prayed hard before he opened up the boxes. This might be his last chance at earning big bucks since players would reach Level 10 soon and leave the starting village. When that happened, the things he got from fishing would be less valuable.

“Lady Luck, please bless me with all you have!”

“Used Waterproof Box. Acquired: Delicious Rum x 1, 42 Copper.”

“Used Waterproof Box. Acquired: Small Potion x 2, 21 Copper.”

“Used Waterproof Box. Acquired: Recipe: Braised Bristle Whisker Catfish, 25 Copper.”

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“Used Waterproof Box. Acquired: Skill Book: Vitality Halo, 18 Copper.”

“Used Waterproof Box. Acquired: Refined Chestplate, 62 Copper.”

…

“Holy sh*t! Another skill book! I knew it, I must dream big! Look, my dream came true! A man is like a salted fish without dreams!”

[Skill Book: Vitality Halo (Paladin)]

[Vitality Halo]

[Instant Cast]

[Grant you and your allies an increase of Maximum HP for (10 x Skill level + Stamina x 0/5) x (1 + Skill Level x 0.1)]

[You and your allies receive a HP regeneration Buff. Regeneration rate (1 x Skill Level + Stamina x 0.05) x (1 Skill Level x 0.1)]

[Halo default range is 100 yards. Range classes 60 yards.]

[Requirement: Level 5]

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[Refined Chestplate (Great)]

[Chestplate]

[+25 Armor]

[+2 Strength]

[+4 Stamina]

[Requirement: Level 9]

Nocturne went and did some research on the Paladin’s halo skills. It seemed like the halo skills required a different way to level up. The other active skills required skill EXP after casting it, but halo skills were different.

As long as the halo skill remained active, it would automatically gain skill EXP. After all, the skill’s status was a little different. 

However, the downside of such a passive way would be the speed, it would be slow in leveling.

Fortunately, he got the skill book quite early in the game because halo skills had an advantage if learned at an early stage. He thought about his talent and his fishing addiction, he realized a passive leveling method would be the most suitable.

After some long thought, considering his future development, Nocturne decided to learn the skill himself.

It hurt him a lot using such an expensive item on himself, it could be sold for a lot at the current stage but in the future, when the game matured, such a skill would be common among players.

After learning the skill, Nocturne activated the halo.

Swoosh! A green halo appeared beneath his feet and his Maximum HP got a bar of increment.

Unless in the same party, other players would not be able to see the green halo beneath his feet.

After learning the skill, Nocturne contacted Beitang Meng. No one had taken the alpha wolf’s First Blood until now, so he assumed Beitang Meng would be interested in getting the title and achievement.

“I got some good things again. Interested?” He then sent screenshots of the items he had to Beitang Meng.

“Room 306 at the tavern. We’ll talk face to face.”

“Okay.”

Nocturne left for the tavern.

He knocked on Room 306 and a while later, Beitang Meng opened the door. 

“Come in.”

Nocturne went in and sat opposite Beitang Meng. He then took the loot from fishing and showed it to her.

He said, “How’s the fight with the alpha wolf?”

“We tried to take it today. The alpha wolf has an AOE skill that can cause Bleed. Even though it has a lower chance to affect players, our Priest currently only has a single target heal. The healing tank had his hands full and couldn’t help. Besides, healing skills consume more Mana than usual, so as the fight went on, it became a problem. We failed in the end.”

“I see. This chestplate and the potions might be able to help.”

“I think not much. If we can’t do something about the alpha wolf’s AOE, the other squishy players will die right away and a single tank can’t finish the fight,” Beitang Meng said as she sighed and shook her head.

A quick thought entered Nocturne’s mind. He said to Beitang Meng, “Why don’t we party up and take the wolf down? What do you say?”

He then showed Beitang Meng his Vitality Halo skill and the effects of consuming Grilled Moonscale Fish.

“Vitality Halo’s regeneration can ease the AOE Bleed, it can also increase Maximum HP; Grilled Moonscale Fish can increase the Priest’s healing and prolong the battle,” said Beitang Meng after a quick analysis.

“That’s right. If I can get some gear with Stamina, the effect would be better. I’m a Paladin, I can use all kinds of gear. You can just throw me some clothes or armor that increases Stamina, it won’t compromise my tanking abilities as well.”

“Okay. What about your attribute points? How did you spend them?”

“I added Strength before this but I still have some extra attribute points from recent leveling. I have 15 points and can throw them all into Stamina.”

“Okay. What are your terms then?”

“Haha, I know my own condition. I would be grateful enough to get into the party and get First Blood, I don’t need any terms or conditions.”

Even though he knew getting First Blood for big guilds was important and as the first First Blood in the game, he could demand an astronomical figure.

However, he did not because after what he got yesterday, he had the idea of earning real money in the game. He had to be long-sighted and aim far enough, so getting a big guild’s favor would be more beneficial to him in the long run.

“How about this? Since you are coming into the party, we will distribute according to regular rules. If there’s anything suitable for a Paladin, you can take it.”

“Of course, you said it boss.”

“Deal. We will go test it out next morning in the game.”

After the short discussion, Beitang Meng had chosen her items and paid Nocturne a little better than market price.

Nocturne wanted to leave since he sold all his stuff.

“I’ll be leaving then. I still need some mastery points in Grilled Moonscale Fish, I have to farm some points for it first.”

“Let’s go together. I finished the fish I bought from you last time, I liked them quite a lot.”

“Hoho? If you don’t think cooking is boring, you are more than welcome to join me.”

“It’s fine. I’m also curious about what cooking is like in the game. Besides, we can talk about what to collect for the raid over a meal.”

“…’Kay? Let’s go.”

“Mhmm.”