Chapter 815: The First Residents
After the 30 Epic Grade Elves appeared and introduced themselves, Shane was satisfied, and he immediately asked them to stand aside as he wasn’t done calling for his new recruits yet.
Soon, the elves stood, forming into organized lines without hesitation…
Of course, they weren’t just mindless elves, but they just knew very well that Shane was the person they had to serve because he wasn’t just their summoner but also the blessed of the Fairy Queen.
Wherever they are right now, they believed that as long as they followed the Blessed, they would be in the right hands.
This time, for the Legendary Elf Recruitment Stones, Shane decided not to summon them all at once.
After all, he bulk summoning would make the Legendary Elves have a similar profession or something related.
However, if he did this one by one, the chances of summoning Elves with similar traits would be a lot lower. He wanted that to happen since he believed that a different type of Legendary Grade Elves would be a lot more useful for him and his shelters.
Shane carefully held the first Legendary Elf Recruitment Stone in his hand.
As he began to activate it, the mysterious gray fog had appeared once again and sent out an elf as if it had spat the elf out…
The first elf who emerged was cloaked in a silver-blue robe…
His long golden hair was braided neatly, just like what Shane would expect from a high-ranking elf.
Still, seeing a crystal-tipped staff in his grip, he couldn’t help but feel excited. After all, it was highly likely that the elf was a mage.
The elf bowed gracefully as soon as he saw Shane and the other powerful slaves behind him.
“I am Elandor and Archmage… By the grace of the Fairy Queen, I answer your call, Blessed Commander.”
“Hello, Elandor. I’m Shane… The owner of this floating fortress. May I see your skills?” Shane replied.
“As you wish…”
Just like that, Shane got access to Elandor’s skills and checked it out.
“Looks good… All of them are Level 10…” Shane commented as he checked the skills.
[ Arcane Mastery Lv10 (Max): A skill representing supreme command over elemental magic. Grants the user the ability to wield fire, ice, lightning, and wind at a mastery level.
Effects:
+40% spell damage, +40% mana efficiency, +20% area of effect for offensive spells. ]
[ Mana Convergence Lv10 (Max): Allows the user to draw ambient mana into himself and allies, replenishing reserves quickly.
Effects:
+50% mana regeneration speed within 50 meters.
Allies within range regenerate +25% faster. ]
[ Arcane Barrier Lv10 (Max): Generates powerful protective barriers against both physical and magical damage.
Effects:
Barrier Strength +50%
All elemental resistances +30% for allies under the ward. ]
Shane couldn’t help but grin. “An Archmage for the first summon… This is a great start.”
The lack of mana would probably be a problem since the World Tree here was still very small… It could only cover a small area at the moment.
Still, with his Mana Crystals and other resources he could get in his Fairy Realm, there shouldn’t be a problem.
He then placed the second Legendary Stone on his palm. Once again, the mist surged forth, it started coiling before solidifying into a broad-shouldered elf.
Unlike the mage, this one wore heavy smithing gear… He was wearing an apron, gloves, and tool belt with a hammer strapped across his back.
“I am Zarion, Master Artisan… I am yours to command, Blessed One.”
Just like before, Shane asked for the man’s set of skills.
After all, he wanted to make sure whether to let him stay in this Floating Fortress or send him to a different place.
[ Forgemaster Lv10 (Max): A skill granting mastery in blacksmithing and advanced metallurgy.
Effects:
+50% durability and efficiency of crafted weapons/armor.
Ability to work with rare and legendary materials. ]
[ Arcane Smithing Lv10 (Max): Allows the integration of mana circuits and enchantments directly into forged equipment.
Effects:
+30% enchantment success rate.
+20% increase in potency of magical equipment. ]
[ Structural Engineer Lv10 (Max): Grants the ability to design and reinforce fortresses, siege weapons, and mechanical constructs.
Effects:
+40% efficiency in construction and repairs.
Ability to identify weaknesses in enemy structures. ]
Shane looked after seeing this, and Raze and the others couldn’t help but feel curious.
As soon as they learned about the man’s skills, they also felt excited about it.
Raze whistled low. “Now that’s what we needed. A fortress like this will shine with someone like him around.”
Shane and everyone else agreed. After all, engineers and craftsmen were the foundation of the strong shelter.
Shane didn’t waste time. He took out the third stone.
This time, the mist brought forth a lean elf in green and black garb. A hood shadowed most of his face, though his sharp eyes glimmered with lethal precision. A pair of curved daggers gleamed at his waist.
“Name’s Sylas… I’m an assassination expert.”
[ Shadowstep Lv10 (Max): Grants instantaneous movement through shadows within a 30-meter radius. Cooldown reduced by 40%. ]
[ Assassinate Lv10 (Max): A lethal strike skill targeting vital points.
Effects:
+60% critical damage, +30% chance to instantly incapacitate targets weaker than the user. ]
[ Cloak of Silence Lv10 (Max):
Surrounds the user in an aura that suppresses sound and killing intent.
Effects:
Complete silence within 10 meters.
Enemies have -50% perception accuracy toward the user. ]
As soon as his skills were revealed, Shane immediately had an idea of where to use the elf.
Tundra also felt excited after seeing the skills of the elf.
“Damn… with him around, no one’s safe in the dark.”
The fourth Legendary Recruitment stone had soon released another elf.
This time, she was a graceful figure. She was an elven woman with white hair and red robes.
With a wooden staff in her hand, Shane immediately realized that she was equipped with materials made from the World Tree itself.
“I am Serenya… I offer my blessings to those who fight at your side.”
Shane then asked for her skill list, and the woman promptly agreed.
After all, with the title he received from the Fairy Queen, they would immediately have about 80 to 90% loyalty points…
“A healer this time, huh…” Shane muttered as she gently nodded after seeing her skills.
“I have more than a dozen abilities, but these are my mastered ones…” Serenya said as she showed three of her abilities.
[ Nature’s Renewal Lv10 (Max): Rapidly heals allies by channeling nature’s vitality.
Effects:
+50% healing speed.
+30% restoration efficiency. ]
[ Purification Lv10 (Max): Cleanses curses, poisons, and infections from allies.
Effects:
Removes all debuffs in a 20-meter radius.
+30% resistance against status ailments for allies. ]
[ Nature’s Guardian Lv10 (Max): Summons protective vines and roots to shield allies.
Effects:
+40% damage absorption for 10 seconds.
Cooldown: 60 seconds. ]
Seeing a support-type mage, Shane couldn’t help but smile as this would make his Vampire Hunt a lot easier.
After all, aside from bombardment in their base, he also had to prepare in case they dared to set their eyes on the floating shelter.
With the Purification ability of the elf, Shane believed that it would be highly effective not only against zombies but also against Vampires.
Finally, Shane pulled out the last Legendary Stone…
[ Do you want to activate the Recruitment Stone? ]
“Yes…”
As he said this, the gray fog swirled one last time, forming an elf with light armor with a long polearm in his hand. His silver hair framed a battle-hardened face, and his aura radiated authority.
Shane immediately introduced himself and asked the elf for his name.
“I am Brion…”
He didn’t say much as he studied the other powerful elves he sensed, including the 30 elves who seemed to be ready for war…
At this point, he couldn’t feel any mana in the surroundings, so he immediately felt disappointed. However, since he could tell that Shane was indeed a Blessed of the Fairy Queen, he still accepted his current situation.
In any case, even with the lack of Mana, he was still strong with the polearm in his hands.
“There are my mastered abilities…” Brion said as he showed them to Shane.
Similar to the others, they also had many skills, but the ones they mastered were only about three to five.
[ Battlefield Command Lv10 (Max): Enhances allies’ combat efficiency under the user’s command.
Effects:
+30% attack speed, +30% defense, +20% morale recovery in a 100-meter radius. ]
[ Spearmastery Lv10 (Max): Supreme proficiency with spears and glaives.
Effects:
+50% accuracy, +40% damage, +30% armor penetration with spear weapons. ]
[ Rallying Cry Lv10 (Max): Inspires nearby allies, granting temporary buffs.
Effects:
+50% attack and defense for 30 seconds.
+20% fear resistance.
Cooldown: 5 minutes. ]
[ Dragon Piercer Lv10 (Max): A devastating thrust technique designed to penetrate even the toughest defenses.
Effects:
+100% armor penetration for one strike.
+200% damage against large enemies or fortified targets.
Cooldown: 60 seconds. ]
“So we have a leader here… Good.” Shane muttered as his Floating Fortress had finally obtained its first residents.