Chapter 3, The Akron Gang

Now is the time to make some changes

And the 96 points in his primary skills were quickly squandered, and soon, the following items were added to his primary skills:

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After submitting the "recommendation letter" to the Ranger Guild, Marvin also received a Junior Ranger badge. Generally speaking, Junior Rangers have three badges to choose from: the Wild Wolf badge, the Azure Eagle badge, and the Spotted Deer badge. Each of the three badges has different effects.

The basic information of the thief immediately appeared before Marvin's eyes

That guy is also a legendary figure. While ordinary players are still struggling with the level 2 class advancement tasks, he has boldly challenged the level 3 class—[Forest Guardian]. Marvin also learned from him that the ranger class actually has such a loophole. Recommendation letters can be forged, as long as one obtains the badge of a high-level ranger.

The Songzi River stretches for over a thousand miles, becoming very gentle and expansive at the location of Hetan City, forming large areas of riverbank.

[Hawk Emblem]: Enhanced Vision + 3

Just at that moment, a sudden sound of footsteps came from behind him

Moreover, Ma Wen is not leaving the city to hunt monsters and level up; he is going to make money

Thus, he left the city in the dead of night, actually to catch crabs

A shadowy figure quietly appeared; he was not tall and held a dagger in his hand, looking at him with a mocking expression

Level 5 Commoner / Level 3 Rogue, Health Points 42

However, in the vicinity of large cities, it remains relatively safe due to the presence of guards patrolling daily

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[Reconnaissance (35) skill activation in progress ... ... ]

[Sika Deer Badge]: Hide + 9

Thus, the pine nut riverbank at night remains sparsely populated

Professional skills

The effects of the three badges are all direct enhancements to the ranger's primary skills, and among these three skills, the experienced Marvin quickly made his choice.

The loess from the upper Gordon Plateau has been washed down, forming silt, which has resulted in the land in this area being very fertile

Title: The Newly Born Ranger

Is someone following me

Ranger: Stealth 41 (+9), Sneak 20, Reconnaissance 35

He is no longer the omnipotent Lord of the Night; his current perception is a mere 14 points, only slightly stronger than that of an ordinary person, merely reaching the level of keen hearing and sharp eyesight

Reconnaissance successful

Thus, the character attributes of Ma Wen have changed to:

Having previously secured a position as a ranger, he became somewhat complacent and surprisingly did not pay attention to whether anyone was hiding behind him

The success of the job-hopping ranger also signifies that his experiences can be put to good use. Although he is not familiar with Riverside City, a casual search through his memories reveals several ways to generate income and rapidly enhance his strength—of course, if it were his birthplace, the more northeastern location of Gem Bay, he would be even more at ease.

Each person can only wear one title at a time. Given the current situation, Marvin has no choice but to wear the newly acquired Ranger title.

The wilderness of the Fenan continent is a rather dangerous place; apart from the main roads between city-states, any location could potentially harbor deadly monsters—even theoretically, terrifying man-eating creatures could appear on the main roads that are regularly cleared by the authorities. For a mere Level 1 ranger from the Marvin district, encountering an ogre is out of the question; even a small goblin would be enough to send him to his doom.

Genius Criminal: Your proficiency in all thieving skills is increased by 10

Upon entering the riverside town, Ma Wen lost his source of income, and it was Anna who went to work for that cruel and perverse uncle every day to earn a meager reward. If it were not for Anna, Ma Wen would have likely been robbed of all his money by those local ruffians and ultimately met a tragic end in a filthy gutter

Hide 41 ( + 9 ), Stealth 20, Reconnaissance 35

[Wolf Badge]: Tame Beasts + 5

He soon arrived at his destination

He unhesitatingly invested a precious attribute point in agility. The most important attributes for a ranger are agility and intelligence; the former grants them nimble skills, while the latter endows them with the ability to cast spells. For Marvin, agility is more important than intelligence.

This is a thief

Currently undergoing relevant verification

This is the effect of this title; for Ma Wen, this effect can only be described as better than nothing. It should be noted that when he first took on the role of a thief, he received the title of "Genius Criminal" for perfectly completing his initiation task.

Name: Ma Wen

It is precisely for this reason that Ma Wen, in this lifetime's career choice, gritted his teeth and gave up his most beloved profession as a thief. While the thieving and lock-picking skills of a thief could certainly earn him some money, his immediate priority was to enhance his combat abilities, especially his direct combat capabilities. In this regard, the ranger, known as the "jack of all trades," is indeed more suitable.

Outside the town of Hetan, there is a large river called Songzi River. Forty miles downstream, Songzi River makes a bend, forming a tributary known as the White River. Marvin's territory, the White River Valley, is located within the White River basin

However, it is clearly not the best time for contemplation; he suddenly took off running without any warning, with the small grove by the riverbank as his apparent destination

Ma Wen gritted his teeth and thought: "Damn it, there are still helpers!"

The Ranger Guild only recognizes letters of recommendation, not individuals, which provided Ma Wen with the opportunity to take a shortcut

At that moment, several shadows rushed over from the nearby avenue

Akron gang? I have no enmity with these people, why would they want to kill me

Race: Human / ?

Meanwhile, after successfully becoming a job ranger, his health points increased by 11, and he also gained 1 point of free attribute points, as well as 96 points of initial professional skill points. His profession column also changed to:

Adventurer Class: Level 1 Ranger (0 / 50)

This is exactly in line with Marvin's intention. He knows a technique for catching blue crabs, which must be done at night.

It is important to note that in "The Continent of Feinan," thieves initially lack significant lethality. They are more often defined as explorers of an adventuring party, experts in disarming traps within dungeons, skilled at opening treasure chests, and as ambushers in chaotic battles. If it were not for the advanced class of thieves, the "Assassin," which possesses a terrifying burst of instantaneous killing power, many players who love playing as thieves might have already given up.

No one disturbing him is the best possible situation

It can be said that Anna has always been taking care of Marvin

Occupation: Noble 3 (150 / 200)

Apart from Marvin, who is an exceptionally overpowered presence right from the start, most rogues in the early stages can only serve as experience boosters within the team. Occasionally opening a treasure chest or disarming a trap does not provide significant assistance. Many other classes can fulfill the role of a rogue in the early game, such as rangers and druids

A worthless noble dying at the hands of our Akron gang is indeed a privilege for you

[Adventure Profession: Level 1 Ranger (0 / 50)]

It is a person who needs to be protected with one's life

Rangers can utilize weapons such as swords and bows, which is one of the hidden abilities of this profession

The Ranger's [Hiding] skill is exceptionally powerful. In wilderness areas, if one possesses over 100 points in Hiding, it is almost equivalent to the effect of the second-tier profession's Assassin's [Greater Stealth]. While taming beasts and distant vision are also very practical skills, they are certainly not as important as Hiding.

He had 30 silver coins left in his pocket, and after purchasing a whiteboard curved sword at a blacksmith shop in the commercial district, he had squandered all of his remaining wealth.

On the banks of the Songzi River, a small type of crab known as the "Blue Fire Crab" occasionally appears. The Blue Fire Crab is a delicacy of the highest quality, and for wizards, the crab roe of this creature can enhance their mental strength to a certain degree. Therefore, the price of this crab has always been very high in the market of Riverbank City. If Marvin remembers correctly, the price of a single Blue Fire Crab exceeds 20 silver coins

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Taking advantage of the fact that the city gate of Hetan City had not yet closed, Ma Wen quickly fastened his curved dagger to his belt and exited the city

Moreover, there is a development path for the Ranger that is very similar to that of the Rogue, ultimately allowing for a transition to the "Lord of the Night"

Skill Points: 0

Indeed, the value of the blue crab is quite high, which has led to a constant presence of crab catchers near the banks of the Songzi River. However, their methods are very inefficient; they can only wait idly for a catch or search blindly. Even if they search all day, they may not find a single blue crab. These creatures are simply too small and can easily be overlooked during the day, let alone at night.

The attributes of the whiteboard curved blade are quite poor, providing only an attack power of 2 to 5, which is barely sufficient for self-defense, but it becomes somewhat challenging to use against monsters

He felt invigorated, as the success of forging a "recommendation letter" allowed him to see a glimmer of hope, which was that his own experience was indeed very helpful. It is important to note that among all professions, only the ranger profession is employed through the recommendation letters of high-level rangers, while the other professions do not allow for any possibility of taking shortcuts. Marvin judged that the homeless man had once been a high-level ranger by observing his actions, and then used golden rum to entice him. This series of actions was not his own original idea, but rather the personal experience of a ranger friend from his past life. Marvin judged that the homeless man had once been a high-level ranger by observing his actions, and then used golden rum to entice him. This series of actions was not his own original idea, but rather the personal experience of a ranger friend from his past life.

Marvin felt a heavy weight in his heart, realizing that he had committed such a grave taboo

Finally, there is a combat profession. After leaving the Ranger Guild, Ma Wen felt the vibrant energy coursing through his body with excitement

Attribute points: 0

"Noble sir, it is not a good habit for a person to leave the city alone." The thief laughed heartily and said, "Although you carry a knife, do you really think that thing can protect you?"

Equipment

Experience Points: 40 (Noble) [Unallocated]

The effect of your ranger badge increases by 1%

Plum Blossom Deer Badge

Health: 37 / 37

Free attribute points are extremely valuable. In addition to the one provided at the beginning of employment, one can only obtain an additional free attribute point for every two levels gained in their profession thereafter

Noble (Baron): Authority 25, Management 31, Observation 16, Negotiation 19, Accounting 28, Equestrianism 30

Hiding is as important to rangers as stealth is to rogues

Marvin is in urgent need of enhancing his strength, and of course, wealth. He has not forgotten his mission; Sister Anna is still waiting for him at the Fiery Horse Inn. This half-elf lady, who is nominally the housekeeper, has accompanied him since childhood and holds a very important place in his heart

This terrifying title, combined with the agile trait of "Wall-Running," set Marvin apart from other thieves early in his career, allowing him to progress very smoothly. Additionally, the initial lack of offensive power that thieves typically face was somewhat compensated for.

Attributes: Strength 11, Agility 17, Constitution 9, Intelligence 14, Perception 14, Charisma 13 (+1)