Berserker: A LitRPG Urban Fantasy Adventure (Apocosmos Book 1) by Dimitrios Gkirgkiris (books for 20 year olds txt) 📗

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Name : ???

Race : Werewolf

Class : Amplificationist

Level : 41

Werewolves too? I knew I should be used to it by now, but I was surprised every time I found out that a beast or monster that had seeped into our culture actually existed elsewhere.

I did find it a little weird that he was only masking his name and leaving his race open for anyone to see, but perhaps werewolves were famous for their skill at enhancing spells. Or perhaps it was just because the word “werewolf” silently said “don’t fuck with me or the pack will claim you”.

“Let’s do this,” Leo said. “The dog goes last.”

The man in the leather jacket nodded and a long metal staff with an emerald at its top appeared in his hands with a flash. Immediately he started whispering an incantation and moving the staff around until a blue spiral enveloped him. His next incantation was directed toward Rory and I could see that his initial spell had probably raised his Casting Speed, since he was now moving his hands and speaking noticeably faster.

A series of images flashed in front of the dwarf—a shield, a sword, and more obscure shapes appeared outlined with light whenever a buff was cast. Rory looked stronger and more formidable with each passing second.

“In the meantime, accept my invitation,” Leo said and a dot flashed on the periphery of my vision.

Leonardo DiFiore has invited you to a party.

Party Members : 3/9

Party Leader : Leonardo DiFiore

Do you accept the invitation? Yes No

This time, the faces of Leo, Rory, and Louie appeared in the corner of my eye, along with their HP and MP bars. However, I noticed something else appearing right underneath Rory’s bars. I focused on the new icons that were lining up there and realized they were the buffs he was receiving from the amplificationist.

Name : Fortitude

Type : Buff

Level : 2

Effect : Boosts Physical Defense by 12%

Time Left : 19 minutes 59 seconds

Description : A thick layer of mana envelops the recipient’s body, acting as a dampener for physical blows.

Name : Rapid Body Regeneration

Type : Buff

Level : 1

Effect : Boosts HP Regeneration Rate by 10%

Time Left : 19 minutes 59 seconds

Description : The recipient’s metabolism is accelerated by mana, making their body able to regenerate faster.

Name : Bloodless

Type : Buff

Level : 1

Effect : Boosts Bleed resistance by 30%

Time Left : 19 minutes 59 seconds

Description : Flesh wounds are closed by mana, thus lowering the chance of the recipient bleeding out.

Name : Mental Resistance

Type : Buff

Level : 2

Effect : Boosts Sleep resistance by 30%, Mental resistance by 30%, Root resistance by 30%

Time Left : 19 minutes 59 seconds

Description : The mind of the recipient is fortified against magical attacks that can render the body immobile.

Name : Enforce Shield

Type : Buff

Level : 1

Effect : Boosts shield defense rate by 5%

Time Left : 19 minutes 59 seconds

Description : A layer of mana coats the shield of the recipient, providing it with greater deflection and defensive properties.

Name : Might

Type : Buff

Level : 3

Effect : Boosts Physical Attack by 15%

Time Left : 19 minutes 59 seconds

Description : The recipient’s muscles are infused with a staggering amount of mana, providing an extreme strength boost.

Name : Rush

Type : Buff

Level : 2

Effect : Boosts Speed by 33

Time Left : 19 minutes 59 seconds

Description : Vast amounts of mana are concentrated on the recipient’s feet or wings, greatly increasing their movement speed.

Name : Bless the Blade

Type : Buff

Level : 1

Effect : Boosts Holy attribute of Physical Attack by 20

Time Left : 19 minutes 59 seconds

Description : The weapons of the recipient are blessed by holy light, making their attacks especially strong against creatures of darkness.

Name : Guide the Blade

Type : Buff

Level : 1

Effect : Boosts Critical Rate by 20%

Time Left : 19 minutes 59 seconds

Description : The senses of the recipient are heightened in a way that means their strikes find targets in vital areas more easily.

Name : Hand that Guides

Type : Buff

Level : 1

Effect : Boosts Accuracy by 2

Time Left : 19 minutes 59 seconds

Description : The senses of the recipient are heightened in a way that means their strikes find their target more easily.

Name : Twist the Blade

Type : Buff

Level : 1

Effect : Boosts Critical Damage by 25%

Time Left : 19 minutes 59 seconds

Description : The senses of the recipient are heightened in a way that means their strikes deal more damage in vital areas.

I had no idea how much these buffs had cost but had I known about them before, I would definitely have purchased them myself. The bonuses were amazing, especially the ones that gave percentile bonuses. The buffer started casting his boons on me while I observed Rory’s new stats.

Name : Rory Battleforge

Race : Dwarf

Class : Mastersmith

Level : 43

HP : 3033/3033

MP : 547/547

XP : 85.51%

STR : 39

DEX : 29

CON : 45

INT : 20

WIS : 10

MEN : 27

Physical Attack : 287

Physical Defense : 634

Accuracy : 82

Critical : 52

Attack Speed : 413

Magic Attack : 85

Magic Defense : 413

Evasion : 67

Speed : 158

Casting Speed : 203

HP Regen. : 17.5/minute

MP Regen. : 3.9/minute

The difference in his attack and defense stats were the most notable changes, but I was sure the massive speed boost would be most beneficial during the raid. We had to be fast to deal with all three layers of the dungeon, and his increased agility—coupled with his stronger shield defense—would mean he’d probably be able to charge and kill without even stopping. At least, so I hoped.

The werewolf cast the same buffs on me, with the exception of the Enforce Shield boon that I obviously didn’t need. The feeling of being magically enhanced was thrilling. My legs felt ready to launch me forward and I could feel my whole body tensing in anticipation of action.

Name : Alexander MacFie

Race : Human

Class : Fighter

Level : 4

HP : 183/183

MP : 59/59

XP : 84.61%

STR : 40

DEX : 30

CON : 43

INT : 21

WIS : 11

MEN : 25

Physical Attack : 48

Physical Defense : 187

Accuracy : 38

Critical : 105

Attack Speed : 357

Magic Attack : 11

Magic Defense : 116

Evasion : 36

Speed : 159

Casting Speed : 213

HP Regen. : 3.8/minute

MP Regen. : 1.1/minute