Jester Wildlands VR world

'Why is this so hard?' Astra thought while checking out the different junk she found in the region. 'That's a lot of experience', she threw back the old analogue radio back into the heap looking for something new. She found a small solar panel and used analysis.

You have identified a small solar panel.

You gained 5 experience.

You received 5 bonus experience.

You levelled up.

You received 1 free stat point.

Astra kept walking back and forth. She used analysis on anything from pebble and needles to cars and water tanks. She was able to find heaps of junk but when it came to basic electronic components her level was still too low.

'Just one more level', she thought to herself. Yes it's true. Her constant use of analysis along with the first week bonus reward made her reach level 9. While the questers received an identify skill at level 10, Astra, who was a crafter, would receive a component analysis skill which would help her to dissect any items and find more about what is inside.

Deep inside, Astra knew it was all thanks to Sam trying to help her out the most. Had it been any other beginner map, she knew the party would have reached almost level 20 by now. She was practically sacrificing the opportunity of the questers for her leveling. "Just wait a bit longer and I will make something cool to help you guys out." She said out loud since there was no one out there to overhear her anyways.

"Make what out for us?" Asked an extremely familiar voice from the entrance to the waste dump.

"You guys are already back?" Astra was astonished looking at the group that had already returned.

"There aren't many monsters to hunt here. It's all almost empty. But we did receive a quest and gained a bunch of experience." Sam said again showing his crystal white teeth.

"We should start heading towards the closest town. We already have the pendant. We should be able to level up on the way. It's a double experience week right now." Jim said, trying to be the voice of reason.

"You received a pendant? Can I see it?" Astra asked. She wanted to try to use analysis on the pendant. If it was a valuable item she might receive heaps of experience.

"Sure." Sam took out the item from his inventory and handed it over to Astra for her to use analysis. Astra tried casting her spell and she received a considerable amount of experience like she was hoping for.

You discovered an uncommon item, Viscounts Pendant.

You received 50 experience.

You received 50 bonus experience.

You levelled up.

You received 1 free stat point.

You reached level 10.

You have unlocked Component Analysis.

Viscount's Pendant.

A pendant presented to a Viscount Silvester by the reigning ruler of the land. Returning this pendant to his family will reward you greatly.

"Hey, looks like you reached level 10!" Maya said smacking Astra's back. Whenever a player reached a minor tier a visible pillar of light engulfs them sending letting everyone know. Astra was glowing in that light which had yet to disperse.

"Guys, we need to go. They are requesting for all of us to get back to school. There is a meeting scheduled." Maya said from behind going through her messages.

"I expected that. With so many VIPs arriving, its going to get busy soon." Dona said getting up. "Ok then. Let's log out. Make sure to do it lying down. I heard its quite dissorienting when you spawn in." Sam said lying flat on the ground.

Waking up from their sleepy state, Sam and the rest left towards the campus auditorium. The meeting was scheduled to start in twenty minutes.

"Isn't that Rick?" Maya noticed a kid with a heavily bandaged head walking towards them. He stood up in Aster's face and screamed some illogical words at her but was pulled along by the rest of his friends. 'What's going on?' Sam thought. "Did you piss him off somehow?" Sam asked an equally clueless Astra who too was staring at the bandaged kid.

"I dont think so. No. I haven't seen him so far." Astra said flipping both her hands. The look on her face was genuine. Sam put it to the back of his head leaving it for another time.

"Looks like everyone got her just in time." Jim looked around the place. The auditorium was filled with no empty seats left. A few very strolling around at the back. The headmistress walked on the raised stage and welcomed everyone apologising for the sudden interruption.

"We will require all of you help with the event that is about to take place. With just ourselves we are too few in number to treat everyone present. During this period, I urge all of you to take caution. The people who have started to pour in will all be extremely dangerous. Make sure you don't displease them."

She waited for a few seconds and announced, "Everyone will be assigned to a tier 8 or above guest. Make sure to serve them well during this period. You can always contact us later. Make sure to try your best not to disturb them unless absolutely necessary. As you know, these higher tier questers have lived for a long time. They have taken many lives in the process. Thank you."

She got off from the stage and Lord Sebes walked on stage. "Everyone please return to your respective classes. You will all be allowed to your specific guests by a trainer soon." With that, the event came to an end and they had all left to their classes. Before everyone walked out, she said for one last time, "I hope everyone walks away from this safely."