BXBX NOVEL Chapter 77: Fletcher (3)
That said, it was quite a surprising call for him as well.
Viktor shrugged it off, "I was confused for a while. That's it. We can get down to the business now."
"Yeah," Jake nodded.
His Fletcher lesson continued, then.
Jake learned about different arrow points and held a few in his hands. It was particularly interesting for him because he believed that arrow points were one of the two most important factors for his newest skills with his summons.
He didn't have even a drop of knowledge regarding the metals, so Jake, for now, studied arrow points' designs. He'd learn about smithing in other lessons.
'Feels like Medusa's Venom would benefit most from a long, thin syringe-like arrow point. Can't start a battle with this kind of arrow, but it should work well on already-wounded enemies. So the best combination is either Joker or Master Form, then me aiming at the vital points with those arrows. As for Wukong's Slam, the blunt arrow point, and Soldier or Master Form,' Jake pondered his choices.
He raised his voice and asked Viktor, "Can I get an arrow with a blunt point?"
"Here," Viktor opened a neatly organized shelf and took a single arrow. He passed it to Jake.
Upon taking it, Jake thanked the man and turned around. He could have made an arrow with his primitive experience, but Jake wanted to test Wukong's Slam to the extent.
It was best to ask for an arrow from the expert.
Wukong appeared on Jake's arm.
Jake smiled at him, "I think we can bring more of your power, Wukong! Let's practice, okay? I'll also surprise you an hour later!"
Despite feeling sad that he would soon disappear again, Wukong was also excited to become stronger with Jake. He nodded several times and followed Jake's order, turning into a tattoo and wrapping around the blunt arrow.
Jake's eyes widened upon receiving the system messages.
[Wukong's Slam has been able to take over 45% of mana dwelling within your arrow.]
[Wukong's Slam damage and stun duration have been increased. Damage(200%)(Stun—3,5 second)]
He grinned, "You're awesome, Wukong! Can you feel it?!"
After confirming that a proper arrow's build and design strengthened his skills, Jake played around with the blunt arrow and stunned effigy countless times until Wukong's cooldown snatched the baby monkey from him.
If the effigy was a real living being, he would have been furious no end.
Fortunately, he didn't have a shred of consciousness.
If he had, he would have been sweating by now.
"I must check Ender and Odin's skills now!" Jake exclaimed. There was no reason to hold himself back, and Jake was curious about what kind of power other summons would bless him with.
In their usual way, Ender and Odin appeared close to Jake.
Odin stood at the helm like a boss.
Ender perched on Jake's right shoulder.
"Guys, I'll sync you with my archery class. Ender more or less knows what I am talking about, but you were absent at the time, Odin. Basically, I'll turn you two into a tattoo form and apply you to arrows. This will give birth to new skills," Jake said, picking up lots of attention from his summons.
Ender screeched, telling him he wanted to be first.
Jake nodded, "Alright."
The duo looked into each other's eyes until the system messages swarmed Jake's vision.
[Call Of The End has synced with your archery class!]
[Call Of The End has unlocked a new feature.]
[Arrow Of The End(Legendary)(Active Skill—100 MP)—Turn your summon into a tattoo that can be applied to any type of arrow. Once the arrow gets marked, it will receive the following bonuses—Ender's Devouring Darkness(Common) and higher damage output against eagles. Ender's Summoning restrictions apply to this skill.]
[Ender's Devouring Darkness(Common)—disperse anything related to mana upon inflicting a critical strike(Damage—125% Of Your Bow and Arrow's attack damage). The skill works only when the arrow's damage exceeds the target's damage or defenses.]
[Ender's Devouring Darkness has been able to take over 15% of mana dwelling within your arrow.]
[Ender's Devouring Darkness's damage has been increased. Damage(129%)]
[Ender has unlocked a new skill from Ender's Inheritance!]
[Ender has unlocked—Nest Of Darkness(Legendary)]
Because of Jake's legendary class and connection to Ender, Ender's Inheritance that he had absorbed from the dead legendary eagle had finally unlocked a skill!
It was a skill that allowed Ender to take over anything related to darkness and create his own nest inside! He could hide in shadows like Ender, the legendary eagle Jake fought did, and come out from unexpected angles alone!
Although it was a legendary skill, it could be upgraded through Ender's experience, inheritance, and level up!
Legends were known to be flexible fellows.
Jake was a prime example of it.
"So sweet," Jake curved his lips, "Your arrow looks cool, too."
Ender's arrow had streaks of darkness around his miniature eagle form. It was a cool appearance of the existence to whom darkness bowed. Ender's white beak also translated to the tattoo as though white ink had been saved for him.
It was pretty amusing now that Jake thought about it.
"How should we test this arrow…" Jake mused aloud. He looked at Odin, whose eyes had been piercing Ender's arrow ever since it had been marked.
He would love to use Odin's roar to test the arrow… but that would take the puppy away from him!
Jake craned his head to Viktor and shouted at him, "Viktor! Could you use a weak skill against us? I want to test Ender's arrow!"
Viktor curtly replied, "No."
"Figured…" Jake sighed. Viktor didn't seem to be passionate about bows anymore. He'd never seen him wield a bow, and arrows rarely remained in his hands for longer than a few minutes.
Nonetheless, it wasn't like Jake could waste this precious momentum.
He turned to Odin and asked, "Odin, I'll see you in an hour, okay? Show us your howl!"
Odin woofed.
He jumped on his four paws and stretched his jaw wide, releasing the prideful howl of the wolf boss! It tore through the air like a torpedo and was always something Jake could rely on.
'The damage is crucial for Ender's arrow… Soldier Form, it is!' Jake struck his foot together and straightened his back before pulling behind his highest drawing point.
He let the arrow fly.
It left curved streaks of darkness in its wake. It was such a neat design that stirred the fantasy element that Jake's heart trembled with excitement. On the arrow point was also darkness, which spun like a vortex.
At last, the arrow and the howl met.
BANG!
It took only a moment for the darkness to devour the howl.
Alas, the cost was that the entire arrow disappeared along with the skill.
Ender was also no longer a tattoo and returned to his real self.
Flapping his wings, he hung between Odin and Jake.
He looked down at the puppy with the pathetique expression.
Odin growled back.
It seemed Ender would keep this bitterness toward Odin for a while.
It wasn't because Odin was more popular with others, but because the puppy had left Jake's side and enjoyed others' petting the same, if not more. It was too pathetic in Ender's eyes.
Odin was also an unfortunate fellow. He wanted to be everyone's big brother because he was summoned first by Jake, but he was still a puppy who liked to play games and be with others. He often forgot about his pride and enjoyed the games and new friends.
Wukong would be behind him, but Ender and Medusa never bought any of that.
Odin also had the highest record of blunders.
Woof! Woof! Come down here! Odin shouted!
Ender, however, was already perched on Jake's shoulder and screeched at him.
"Calm down, guys. We know how Ender's arrow works now. It's such a valuable asset in our power. I'm honored to have—" Jake said, only for Odin to get louder.
Ender was also unnaturally loud now that the puppy had triggered him.
These two were so loud that Viktor stepped onto the tree plantation and shouted at Jake, "Can't you silence them?!"
"I can't…" Jake raised a white flag.
Odin and Ender glanced at the older man before returning to their argument.
Only after Ender and Odin's cooldown took them to Jake did the silence return to the workplace.
Viktor and Jake sighed with relief.
No perfect team existed… and Jake was sure of it now that these two argued.
He was confident, however, that these two would protect each other when fighting their enemies.
"I guess I will prepare a present for Wukong now," Jake thought aloud.