Chapter 34 The Player's Strategy (1.5K Camp...)
Compared to the [Hurricane Season], the [Rainy Season] will no longer have strong winds and lightning, and the temperature will be more moderate. The humid climate will promote the growth of various mushrooms and berries, and various animals will enter their springtime restlessness, actively attacking passing players.
However, the rainfall during the [Rainy Season] will be even more severe, and floods will randomly generate puddles, damaging buildings and spawning poisonous mosquitoes around them. Players bitten by these puddles will receive a [Poison] debuff, which can only be restored by using [Anti-Poison Serum].
“So that’s how it is.” Violet tapped the stone slab covered with various drawings with a twig. “Before the [rainy season] really arrives, we need to prepare enough [antitoxin serum], [sandbags], and stones.”
The [Antidote Serum] requires one part venom gland, three parts kelp, and two parts coral to make, while the [Sandbag] requires two parts cloth and three parts sand.
Sandbags can prevent puddles from spreading, allowing them to gradually disappear as they are absorbed by the soil. However, this is only a temporary solution. To completely prevent the formation of puddles, they need to change their current practice of building their bases directly on the land.
"At least the base should be paved with bricks and stones before the rainy season."
A single brick floor requires one brick and two flints, which is far from enough with the stones Violet knocked down while exploring the surrounding area.
Violet decides to continue the previously interrupted deal and head to Amazon Lily before the [rainy season].
Dragon stood on the armored ship and looked at Violet helplessly: "So why did you bring me along?"
Violet coldly replied, "To prevent you from running away."
Long asked curiously, "Then why didn't you take Big Bear with you? He wasn't injured, so you could have just run away, right?"
“Big Bear is an honest man.” She asked Big Bear to go to a nearby island to transport sand back to the base to make sandbags, and he really worked diligently for several days. If it weren’t for the limited growth rate of the bamboo used to make the fabric, Big Bear would have really used sandbags to surround the entire island.
What do you mean by saying that Big Bear is an honest person? Isn't he honest?
Dragon, who had indeed been secretly thinking about escape methods these past few days, muttered to himself, but did not refute it.
"By the way, you should know that Amazon Lily is only for women, and men are forbidden from setting foot on the island, right?"
Violet: "..."
Vera's silence gave Dragon a bad feeling: "You know, right?"
Vera said coldly, "Now you know."
Violet, who was always full of energy, looked unusually regretful, which made Long tease her: "What should we do then? If you leave me on the ship, I might just run away."
Violet looked up at the dragon, her expression serious as she pondered.
Long stopped laughing: "Actually, I was just joking. I could never abandon my companions."
It's getting late.
Dragon lay on the boat, his face ashen, his finger trembling as he pointed at Vera: "Too...too cruel..."
Violet thoughtfully made a small floral umbrella for the dragon so he wouldn't get wet in the rain: "I'll give you the antidote when I get back."
Fortunately, she learned from her previous experience of not having ranged weapons in the boss battle, and made a few poison darts from spider venom glands before setting off, which are now coming in handy.
Vera comforted her, "Don't worry, I'll be back before you die from depleted health."
dragon:"……"
What if I become even more worried?
The [Poison] debuff, which continuously drains health, won't wait for anyone, and Violet isn't planning on giving up this useful and cheap labor force.
She walked into the depths of Amazon Lily with a bulging backpack on her back. The female warriors who were patrolling and hunting outside quickly found Violet and brought this "sneaky guy" they had never seen before to the captain.
"Vell?"
The captain happened to be one of the soldiers who had gone on the expedition with Hancock that day: "You actually came?"
"That's impressive," the other person remarked, gesturing for the soldiers around him to relax. "Didn't you see any Sea Kings?"
Sea Kings?
Violet immediately pictured Kuzan in her mind and shook her head: "I didn't see him."
"That's strange... Usually, those guys would attack like madmen whenever a ship gets close, so why are they so quiet this time?"
If the dragon were here, it would surely sneer and conceal its merits and fame.
However, the female warrior didn't dwell on it for long: "You're here to see Lady Snake, right? She's currently bathing with her two sisters. Nine Serpents City will be under martial law for two hours, during which time no one is allowed to enter."
"Martial law?"
"Yes!" The female warrior held her hands to her heart, her eyes filled with admiration. "Lady Snake Princess, Lady Sandasonia, and Lady Marigold defeated the monster Gorgon of the Central Sea during an adventure. They gained powerful abilities, but were also cursed as a result. A huge eye grew on their backs, and anyone who was looked at by that eye would be petrified."
"To protect us, Lady Snake Princess clears out the residents of Nine Serpent Castle every time she takes a bath."
Vera listened with envy: "What an amazing experience! Did Hancock mention where she defeated that mini-boss?"
"Hmm, I haven't heard Lady Snake mention that in detail."
Violet daydreamed: "If only the Gorgons hadn't gone extinct, I'd like to have that ability too."
"So we have to wait here for two hours?"
Four hours... I hope Long is alright, Amen.
"No need. Nine Serpent City was already under martial law before Lady Violet arrived. Let me calculate... it should only take another half hour to arrive here."
The dragon can hold on for half an hour.
Violet relaxed and drank tea with the female warriors who had finished their patrol. Half an hour later, one of the female warriors went to Kuja Castle to report Violet's arrival to Hancock. After receiving Hancock's confirmation, she took Violet into Kuja Castle.
When Violet met Hancock, Hancock's smooth black hair was still wet and hanging down her back. Although she was still wearing the gorgeous dress that represented the Amazon Lily Emperor, the strands of hair sticking to the back of her neck and the languid feeling after her bath diminished Hancock's fierce and arrogant aura.
Hancock picked up a wooden comb and slowly combed her hair: "The World Government invited me to become a Shichibukai, and I accepted."
Although Hancock appeared nonchalant, her tone still carried a hint of pride and boastfulness, much like a child who had gotten first place in an exam and was telling their parents that "the questions were very easy" while expecting praise.
But Hancock would never admit it; Violet was much younger than her, and by all accounts, she should be the older sister.
"Speaking of this, I have to thank you for it." If it weren't for Violet's suggestion to send the large barrel in exchange for the bounty and her teaching them conversation skills, Hancock doesn't think she would have been invited to become a Shichibukai so easily.
The empress's pride made her disdainful of taking credit for others' work.
Hancock raised her chin: "Besides the agreed-upon half of the bounty, whatever reward you desire, I will provide it."
Without hesitation, Violet declared, "I want the stone!"
"Just as I thought." Hancock frowned her beautiful brows. "I really don't know why you have this problem with rocks."
Vera: "Oh, by the way, I also brought the medical supplies that Hancock asked for this time."
As she spoke, Violet took out 45 packets of [honey ointment] from her backpack.
Hancock squinted at the grayish-brown ointment covered in thick, sweet, liquid-gold-like honey.
Trusting each other to fight together, Hancock ordered her men to drag someone out of the dungeon.
The female warrior brought a pirate who was lucky enough to survive the sea king. However, he did not cherish his life and dared to break into Amazon Lily to plunder it.
Before he could even see Hancock, he was captured on the spot by the brave warriors.
The man was also an enemy, and Hancock showed no mercy as she drew the decorative sword from beside the throne and slashed it forcefully at his chest.
The man screamed and fell to the ground. Hancock sat back on her throne and watched as her men applied a honey ointment to the man's chest.
A miraculous scene unfolded: the deep, bone-revealing knife wound healed at a speed visible to the naked eye.
The female warrior couldn't help but look in surprise at the pile of ointment on the table next to her, and even Hancock couldn't help but lean forward slightly when she saw it.
The Kuja tribe believes that "strength is beauty," and every Kuja child is trained to be a warrior from a young age. Furthermore, due to the ferocity of the prey on Kuja Island, every Kuja warrior awakens their Overpower during the hunt and becomes an experienced user of Overpower through repeated combat.
Injuries were still unavoidable, especially for the expeditions led by each empress, who faced even more ferocious and terrifying opponents, and injuries were commonplace.
Every experienced Kuja warrior has many scars on their body, more or less, as proof of their heroic battles.
The female warriors are not ashamed of their scars, but whether they choose to recover their bodies more quickly and return to battle, or to endure the high fever and itching as their wounds heal, is a question that can be answered even with their eyes closed.
Hancock: "You're willing to trade these ointments with me?"
Violet: "Of course, and I can provide a stable supply, trading here once at the end of each season."
Vera made an outrageous demand: "Hmm, how about one tube of ointment for twenty tubes of petrochemical materials?"
Fearing that Vera might change her mind, Hancock immediately said, "Deal!"
Both felt they had gotten a great deal, so the deal proceeded at an astonishing speed.
Hancock led Vale to the edge of a forest, raised her hand and lightly touched her lips: "The Arrow of the Prisoner."
Pink arrows rained down on the forest like a dense storm, instantly petrifying the trees that were struck.
Hancock estimated the area of petrification: "Is this enough?"
Violet couldn't wait to take the golden pickaxe out of her backpack.
Hancock's gaze was diverted by the dazzling gold manuscript that exuded an air of nouveau riche.
So rich! They even use gold to make manuscripts!
This was the shared idea of Hancock's two sisters, Boa Sandersonia and Boa Marigold.
Violet raised her golden pickaxe and slammed it down on the petrified tree.
You have obtained 3 stones, 1 flint, and 1 saltpeter.
In the end, Violet used the four golden pickaxes she brought to smash the entire petrified forest and put them into her backpack.
Hancock: "I'm already looking forward to the next trade."
She gestured to the sack next to her, which was as tall as a person: "This is half of the bounty for those pirates."
Vera rummaged through the compartments in her backpack and put the burlap sack inside.
Violet waved goodbye to Hancock: "See you when the [rainy season] is over, Hancock."
Hearing footsteps, Long opened his eyes weakly: "I thought I would never see you again."
Violet: "What discouraging talk, dragon."
Vera took out the materials and started hand-rolling them on the spot.
[You have crafted the [Anti-Venom Serum], consuming 1 Venom Gland, 3 Kelp, and 2 Coral]
[Antitoxic Serum]
[Clears the "Poisoned" status from any creature. A bubbling, fluorescent green liquid; only a true warrior would dare drink it.]
The dragon, watching the whole thing, felt as if a witch was brewing a potion next to him, which, combined with Violet's pale skin and large black eyes, made it even more terrifying.
dragon:"……"
Dragon: "Oral or topical?"
Violet shattered the dragon's last illusion: "What are you thinking? Of course you have to drink it all, not a single drop can be left."
Violet handed the [antitoxin serum] to the dragon: "Here, drink the medicine."
...
Long sat imposingly on the armored ship, maneuvering the sails while chewing on flower petals to clear the odor from his mouth.
When Dragon was young, he was once seriously injured while chasing pirates and had a high fever. He was so uncomfortable that he couldn't eat for several days. When Garp heard the news, he personally cooked a pot of porridge made with apples, honey, milk, pepper, sea fish and senbei and fed it to him.
After drinking his father's "nutritional meal of love," Long, who was originally seriously ill and in a coma, struggled to get out of bed the next day and returned to the unified dormitory provided by the Navy.
That smell gave Long nightmares for several days in a row. After all, at that time, he felt that there was no smell in the world more terrifying than that mushy stuff.
Vera asked curiously, "And then what happened?"
Long snorted irritably, "Later, I realized that I was still too young and inexperienced."
What's so special about Karp's "nutritional meal of love"? Violet's [antitoxin serum] is the real taste bomb.
Long Du was tempted to ask her for a few bottles to use as torture tools for those evil nobles. It was a bloodless and life-threatening way to torture them, and it could also eliminate the possibility of suicide by poisoning. What an elegant method of torture!
The dragon, its mouth filled with the fragrance of flowers, quickly recovered and asked, "What did you trade?"
Upon hearing the outcome of the deal with Violet, Long snorted, "What a loss."
That miraculous ointment was exchanged for just a few stones—what a huge loss!
"Such arrogance," Violet couldn't help but ask, "What if I were to make a deal with a dragon?"
Dragon: "You will possess a great and noble soul and the friendship of the revolutionary army!"
The Revolutionary Army is not the kind of organization that reeks of Pele; they fight for their ideals!
Vera: "It's just being poor, why make it sound so nice?"
Dragon: "What do children know?"
Violet threatened, "Don't forget that you're currently living off 'kids' who provide you with food and lodging."
Long then changed the subject: "But on the other hand, a kind and innocent heart is quite rare."
Ah, adults.
Long coughed lightly, a little embarrassed: "By the way, do you have any ideas about Ginny's illness?"
Big Bear has taken Ginny to see many doctors, but let alone cure her illness, those doctors don't even know what illness Ginny has.
It wasn't until they met Violet that Dragon and Bear learned Ginny's illness was called Blue Scale Disease. Violet was also the only one who could alleviate Ginny's symptoms and awaken her from her high fever and coma.
However, just as Violet said, her magical dishes could only treat the symptoms, not the root cause. When they set off this morning, the blue scales on Ginny's body that had previously disappeared started to spread again.
If Ginny wants to survive, she must keep eating the food provided by Val, but this will obviously trap her on the island and prevent her from fulfilling her desire for revenge.
Violet: "I'm not a doctor."
Dragon: "I know you've already helped Ginny so much..."
"However, I have an idea."
Players are always full of creative ideas. The most troublesome thing about Bluescale Disease is the continuous blood loss debuff. So, if we change our thinking, as long as we give Ginny a continuous healing buff, wouldn't that cancel out the positive and negative effects?
The dragon couldn't even imagine how this could be done.
Dragon: "Does such a thing really exist in the real world?" Even the legendary Op-Op Fruit can't do that!
Vera: "Hmph, of course not in reality, this is the power of magic, magic!"
Upon returning to R'lyeh, Violet immediately rummaged through her belongings, taking out the spoils from the previous pirate attack.
Long took the yellow blueprint: "Magic Decomposer, a machine derived from the magician's hat, will take you into a magical world. Please note, this is not magic, but real magic."
"Materials needed: one portion of nightmare fuel, four live rabbits, three wooden planks, and one magician's top hat."
“And this,” Violet said, pulling a large ruby from the box. “An important material for magic.”
After the [Seasonal Boss Event] ends, the game rewards four crafting blueprints for Gem Charms. Among them, the Ruby Charm is also called the Life Charm. Its effect is to restore 5 health points every 30 seconds by consuming 5 points of satiety.
In addition, when the wearer's life amulet drops below 10, the amulet will automatically shatter, restoring the wearer's full life and putting all creatures within 10 meters of them into a 30-second sleep state.
In this way, as long as you wear the Life Amulet, it won't be a big problem even if the Blue Scale Disease isn't cured. The Life Amulet can replenish health points just as fast as the Blue Scale Disease depletes health points. The only downside is that the wearer's appetite will increase significantly.
Compared to life, this little imperfection is nothing.
Dragon: "The materials for making the Life Amulet are three gold nuggets, two portions of Nightmare Fuel, and one ruby."
Dragon: "Gold nuggets, rabbits, and planks are fine, but what about nightmare fuel and the magician's hat?"
Violet: "The Magician's Hat can be made from spider silk, while Nightmare Fuel can only be obtained by killing Shadow Creatures."
Violet had previously scoured the surrounding islands and collected a considerable amount of spider silk, more than enough to make a [Magician's Hat].
Violet: "As for the Shadow Monsters... well, is any of you afraid of the dark?"
Dragon and Bear: ?
At dusk, the bear emerged from the thicket, carrying a handful of green mushrooms in its arms.
During the rainy season, the high humidity and heat create a great harvest of mushrooms and berries.
There are three types of mushrooms in the game: red mushrooms grow during the day, green mushrooms grow at dusk, and blue mushrooms grow at night.
Eating any mushroom raw will deduct a certain amount from its three-dimensional attributes.
Looking at the bear with a look of resignation, Long couldn't help but ask, "Are you sure it's okay to eat this?"
“Of course there’s a problem.” Violet gave him a look that said, “Dragon, how can you be so ignorant?” “Haven’t you heard of that song?”
"Red umbrella~ white pole~ let's lie down on the board after eating~ hey!"
Dragon and Bear: "..."
Ginny, sitting next to Bonnie, hugged her and clapped, saying, "You sang so well."
Dragon and Bear: "..."
While encouragement-based education is good, we can't encourage everything, can we?
"Eating raw green mushrooms will deduct 50 sanity points per serving." Violet wanted to pat the bear on the shoulder, but found that her height didn't allow it, so she could only look at him encouragingly, "Don't worry, dizziness is normal."
"When your sanity drops below 30, the Shadow Monster will emerge from the darkness. When your sanity drops below 15, you can attack the Shadow Monster."
"Each of us needs to eat two green mushrooms, wait for darkness to fall, and start running away when our sanity drops below 30. We will only have a chance to fight back when our sanity drops below 15."
Violet gave each of the dragon and the bear a stone spear, while she herself swallowed two green mushrooms without batting an eye.
Violet: "Ugh!"
The feeling of rapidly decreasing sanity is definitely not a good one. The world in front of Violet suddenly darkened several degrees, everything began to appear double, and some twisted black crack-like patterns appeared around her field of vision.
The dragon and the bear exchanged a glance, and then swallowed the mushroom with a death-defying resolve.
Ginny, holding Bonnie, and Law, along with food to replenish sanity, were ready to provide support at any time.
The last ray of sunlight was swallowed by the sea, and the sanity of Violet and the other two plummeted in the darkness.
Long gripped the stone spear with a grim expression, his knuckles turning bluish-white from the excessive force. He looked down at Vera, whose face was also pale and whose forehead was covered in cold sweat, and slowly exhaled.
Such willpower and action are quite rare, even in the Navy and the Revolutionary Army. It is unknown what kind of upbringing produced someone like Violet.
Terrifying screams came from the darkness, and the hideous shadowy figures gradually materialized, surrounding the three guys who were on the verge of madness.
Violet: "Run!"
At her command, the dragon and the bear swiftly dodged, and where they stood, a shadow monster several meters tall appeared, with a withered body and a huge mouth.
The shadow monster's sharp mouth bit through the empty space.
Violet leaped up, dodging the large black hand that rose from the ground: "Hold on for two more minutes."
Big Bear watched as Violet struggled to jump around, then stepped forward and grabbed her, letting her sit in the crook of his arm. Taking advantage of his height and long legs, he quickly moved through the shadow monsters.
The dragon dodged while simultaneously studying the situation. A drop in sanity not only attracts shadow monsters, but also obstructs vision, slows thought processes, and limits motor skills…
The rule that "darkness causes sanity to decrease" seems to only apply here. Why is it that this island is special, or is it Violet herself?
What exactly is her identity? Does she know just how unusual she is acting?
Unaware that the dragon's mind was about to conjure up some incredible identity for her, Violet kept an eye on everyone's sanity levels. Once she confirmed that all three of them had dropped below 15 sanity, she immediately gave them a warning.
"Now! Attack these shadow monsters!"
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Author's note: The reason Bonnie can eat so much has been found (laughs).
The rebirth effect of the Life Amulet was too overpowered, so the author manually removed it. [Exaggeration]
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