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Equipment & Inventory
Armor: N/A
Shield: N/A
Backpack: (Available space: 30/50 kg)
Essential Items:
Rice (1kg) x 50
Mineral Water (1L) x 100
Canned Meat (1 can) x 50
Car Part (Engine - Insignia) x 90
Toilet Paper (1 roll) x 50
Soap (1 bar) x 50
Toothpaste (1 tube) x 50
Potions/Consumables:
Light Healing Potion x 50
Wolf Meat (Edible) x 50
Money:
Gold Coins x 500
Special/Magic Items:
Wolf Medallion x 1
Attacks & Weapons
Main Weapon:
Enhanced Desert Eagle
Damage: 150
Distance: 200 Meters
Properties: Tactical Sight (Laser and Flashlight), Silencer
Ammunition Capacity: 20 rounds (Cartridges: . 50 Action Express, . 44 Magnum, . 440 Cor-Bon, . 429 DE, . 41 Magnum, . 357 Magnum, . 357/44)
Action: Gas operated, rotating bolt
Ammunition: .50 Action Express Cartridge (15 bullets)
Secondary Weapon: N/A
Damage: N/A
Properties: N/A
Unarmed Attack: N/A
Damage: N/A
"Wow, Jhon! An upgraded Desert Eagle! What a beautiful cannon you have now! Massive damage, long range, and all those accessories! Now that's some firepower!" Loli exclaimed, her voice filled with admiration. "Now, about the ammo..."
Jhon removed the Desert Eagle's magazine. It held the 15 rounds that came with the original pistol.
"I want to upgrade these rounds 50 times," John thought. The bullets flashed and multiplied into 750 .50 Action Express rounds.
"And the magazine, I want to improve it," Jhon continued, holding the empty magazine.
The magazine glowed and expanded subtly. The HUD screen updated again, indicating that the Desert Eagle's magazine capacity was now 20 rounds.
With the blue box emptied and the new items stored, Jhon returned to his tour bus. The sun was at its peak, casting short, sharp shadows. He noticed that the fuel gauge was now below halfway, a reflection of the improved engine's increased consumption. He had traveled about 50 kilometers since the last wooden box, and the fight with the wolf had eaten up a few precious minutes.
He shifted into first gear, and the bus resumed its journey, crawling along the endless road. The sensation of possessing such a powerful firearm and new abilities subtly altered the atmosphere. The threat, previously somewhat abstract, had materialized in the form of a wolf. And now, Jhon was more than prepared.
As the bus continued onward, Jhon activated his Predatory Sense. A faint, almost translucent red aura appeared at the periphery of his vision, outlining the contours of wildlife in the distant bushes. They were small animals, insects, perhaps birds. Nothing posed a threat. The ability was discreet but effective, a new pair of invisible eyes that supplemented his own surveillance.
The road continued to unfold, the monotonous beauty of the landscape the only constant. Low hills began to appear on the horizon, gentle undulations of grassy land that promised a change in scenery. The air remained pure, but now the breeze carried the scent of sun-warmed earth, a smell that evoked the wild vastness of the new world. Jhon knew night was approaching, and with it, the true dangers of the game. But for now, he pressed on, a survival machine in an unknown world, each kilometer a step in his quest to understand and master the rules of "God."
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The monotony of the road seemed like a blanket stretching endlessly beneath the vast, immaculate sky. The hills, once distant, now revealed themselves in gentle undulations, covered in olive-green grass and dotted with round-crowned trees that whispered in the afternoon breeze. The smell of sun-warmed earth and the pungent scent of pine filled the air, a clean, wild fragrance. Jhon, though his gaze remained fixed on the road, felt the slight vibration of the improved engine beneath his feet, a promise of speed the bus could now deliver.
He had grown accustomed to the 50-60 km/h speed limit, a notable improvement that, however, came at the cost of faster fuel consumption. The fuel gauge was already approaching halfway, a silent reminder that the journey wasn't endless. The translucent HUD screen, ever-present in his peripheral vision, displayed the vehicle's status and inventory, like a constantly updating diary.
Suddenly, Loli's voice, still with its jovial tone, broke the silence in his mind. "John, you have some gold coins! Do you want to know what they're for?"
"Yes," Jhon replied in thought, his mental voice as direct as his physical presence.
"Excellent! Gold coins are for Trading Posts!" Loli explained, a hint of enthusiasm in her voice. "They're special places scattered throughout the world, like markets or meeting points, where you can buy and sell items from other players, or even special items from the System itself. Think of them as your own private supermarket in this new world, you know? But be careful! Not all Trading Posts are safe. Some have guardians who demand a 'toll' for their safety, or even more powerful monsters waiting for you!"
Jhon absorbed the information. Trading Posts. This meant interaction with other players, a new tactical element. And with his vast supply collection and 500 gold coins, he had bargaining power. He decided to test the system's limits.
"Loli, I want to use World Chat," Jhon thought.
"Okay, Jhon! Remember, World Chat can only be used once a day! What would you like to say?" Loli asked, her voice slightly muffled, as if a vast communication channel had opened up.
Jhon considered his needs. He had food, but to optimize preparation, he needed basic utensils. Pots and pans. And he had a considerable amount of Car Parts (Armor), which he could trade.
"I'm looking for pots and pans and kitchen utensils. I'm offering car parts and other supplies in exchange. I'm willing to trade in the Shop or Auction. Contact me via private chat," he formulated in his mind, the message being sent to the vast network of players. The phrase appeared in bold, bright letters at the top of the HUD screen, hovering in the air for a few seconds before disappearing.
Jhon waited, watching the stream of messages in the World Chat. They were pleas, desperation, trade announcements, and even curses against the "God" who had thrown them into this hell. No immediate response to his offer. Patience was a weapon Jhon wielded masterfully.