Starting with the goblin extermination

"Good eye. This ring is enchanted with a first-level [Alarm] spell," the old man explained slowly. "A very useful little spell that will prevent wild beasts from sneaking into your camp and gutting you when you close your eyes and sleep in the wild."

"You can try putting it on."

The old man carefully picked up the ring and slipped it onto Logan's middle finger.

A cool sensation traveled through the gemstone to my limbs, and my body felt a little lighter.

"Touch it with your mind, and set the boundary of the warning zone within an arm's length."

Logan followed Victor's guidance, and in his view, there seemed to be a light red grid line radiating slowly outward from him.

He stopped when he extended an arm's length away, surrounded by a virtual, cube-shaped barrier that only he could perceive.

The old man raised his withered arm and reached into that invisible space.

"Buzz—!"

An alarm bell rang in Logan's mind.

"Like this, even if you're sleeping like a log, it can wake you up instantly."

The old man withdrew his hand and proudly raised his chin.

"It sells very well in our line of work. This is the third one I've made by hand. One hundred and twenty gold coins, no bargaining."

Alarm, as a first-circle spell, while lacking any offensive capabilities compared to the second-circle Vigilant Arrow, retains its core warning function. The lower circle ranking of first-circle spells also reduces its price, making it popular among classes without spellcaster teammates.

Logan nodded.

The functionality is indeed excellent. This is a valuable asset for the team; with it, the margin for error will be greatly increased when the team is camping in the treacherous forest, and it can even save energy on night watch.

After all, it's impossible to rely on your "hunter's instinct" expertise every time to defend against a sneak attack.

As for the price... 120 gold coins.

That's acceptable; the team still has over three hundred gold coins.

He's here to spend money today.

This one is a candidate.

There were a few rings left in the box that hadn't been described.

"Of the remaining few, one is quite interesting."

The old man tossed the ruby ​​ring back into the box, then shakily picked up a dull black ring with engravings on the inside.

"Take this... this piece of trash, it's probably best suited for brutes like you."

Logan slipped the ring on, and a heavy, cold sensation instantly spread from his finger throughout his body.

……

【The Ring of Asceticism】

Category: Jewelry/Rings

Quality: Rare (Blue)

Protection: None

effect:

-Endurance +5%

【Stone Skin】—Increases blunt resistance by 10% and slash resistance by 10%.

【Heart of the Rock (3 times/day)】—For the next 0.5 seconds, you gain 60% physical damage reduction, but you cannot move until the effect disappears.

Item Description:

"Physical suffering is merely the embers that cleanse the mind of distractions."

—Created by Victor, the White Devil, Blue Robe Mage, of the Crimson Society, in the year 3545 of the Arlando Calendar.

……

"This thing works simply and directly; it increases your resistance to blows."

"Wearing this will at least save you from breaking two fewer ribs if you get hit by the ogre's club..."

The old man pursed his lips and pointed at the ring.

"However, in my eyes, this thing is a complete failure. With black steel as the base and wind sprite powder as the supplement, it was supposed to be imbued with the elegant [Wind Walk] spell, but when it was finished, the engraving knife chipped, producing a strange effect."

"In the end, it turned into a stone that could only take a beating. What a waste of a piece of dog shit."

Logan took off the ring and rubbed the fine lines on the inside of the band.

White Devil Victor, the old man before him who forged this ring, is quite honest.

However, Logan didn't think the ring was as bad as he claimed.

Three times a day, each time for 0.5 seconds, providing up to 60% physical damage reduction.

Although it has the side effect of being immobile, if used properly and at the right time, it can withstand the monster's fatal blow, thus creating an opportunity for battle.

Moreover, its passive effect—

Blunt resistance increased by 10%, slash resistance increased by 10%.

Upright and honest, just those two resistance-enhancing effects alone were enough to make Logan very interested.

Logan's mind went blank, and his entire body stiffened, emitting a faint black light. He was completely immobilized, just like when he was hit by the [Human Immobilization Spell] before.

Then this condition quickly subsided, and the body resumed its activity.

The effect is extremely short-lived, but with diligent practice, it can definitely turn the tide of battle.

"What about the price?"

"One hundred and forty gold coins."

Yes, it's within an acceptable range.

It's a difficult choice. Both the Ascetic Ring and the Blood Crystal Ring with the Alarm spell are quite effective, enhancing individual strength and addressing weaknesses in the team.

He wants both.

Logan looked at the old man.

"How come a failed product costs twenty gold coins more than the finished product?"

"oops!"

The old man glared at Logan with displeasure.

"Even if magic fails, it's still magic! Besides, young man, while it's important to foresee danger, what's truly valuable is the ability to withstand it and survive!"

"If you can't afford it, get out! Which one do you want?"

Logan and Elsa exchanged a glance.

Elsa simply took his hand gently.

It's all up to Logan to decide.

"I want them all."

.......

Upon exiting the Blind Owl's Curious Strange Treasure House, the Raven Shadow Squad gained two more magic rings.

Logan rubbed the "Ascetic Ring" on his left index finger and couldn't help but sigh, "Money really doesn't last long."

Two hundred and sixty gold coins disappeared in an instant, which really pained him.

But this can be considered a sweet trouble, since the lower-level teams might still be struggling to find a magical item.

And his own team, all told, already has four magical items.

Now, I have even more confidence to venture deeper into the forest to hunt level one monsters.

Giant mantis.

Logan was still hoping to get his hands on its blade so he could give his longsword a complete makeover with an enchantment.

We'll need to cooperate with Iris and the others from now on. Let's check the bulletin board first to see if there are any suitable level 1 monster hunting quests.

Actually, the notice board in the lobby on the first floor isn't all filled with Iron-level quests for newbies to practice on. At the very top of the notice board, there's a very small number of Bronze-level quests with green stamps, mostly fixed-point capture quests for level 1 monsters.

This can be considered a hidden convenience provided by the guild for adventurers who, after reaching the required strength, urgently need to hunt level one monsters to advance to the Bronze rank.

After all, some commission orders not only offer high bounties for monsters, but also include the monster's location and deadly habits, which is very important information.

What follows.

Logan glanced at Elsa, who was examining the ring on her hand, and blushed.

Speaking of which, it's been a while since I've seen Adele.

I need to prepare a few bottles of potion and also check on the progress of deciphering the mysterious scroll I gave her.