CHAPTER 55: CHAPTER 55: CAN BE USED IN REAL LIFE

Does this mean the potions in Dawnfall Online can be recreated in the real world?

Even though Dawnfall Online is incredibly mysterious and suddenly appeared in everyone’s minds, the real world doesn’t have the materials to make potions.

For example, monster blood, or plants that exist only in the game. Without those, how could you make the same potions?

While Ethan was thinking, Lucas clenched his teeth, looked at Ethan, and asked, "Ethan, should we cancel the auction?"

Ethan didn’t answer. He thought of the unlock condition for the [War God] skill of the [Berserk Blood War God] class.

In one battle, kill ten players who have already class changed!

Since those groups can make an ordinary person disappear in real life, they must be pretty strong in the game too.

He just needed to make them attack him in the game. That way, he could not only unlock [War God], but also scare them off.

Ethan’s real-life identity was well hidden.

Leo wouldn’t expose him—Ethan was sure of it. Something like this had happened before, if Ethan hadn’t shown up in time, Leo would’ve died.

Besides, Leo would soon "die" in real life anyway. The timing would line up perfectly with him joining that secret department.

After thinking for a bit, Ethan said to [Lucas], "Why don’t you guys talk for a while? I’m going to the restroom."

With that, Ethan left.

Now, in the semi-private booth, only Lucas, the chubby Lucian, the skinny guy Morris, and the expressionless Sylvan were left.

Sylvan spoke first. "Lucas, what do you think?"

"I don’t think they’ll make a move on us," Lucas said. "If they would, they’d do more than threaten us."

Morris suddenly said, "Maybe it’s because the [Blue Ice Potion Recipe Intel] they want isn’t in our hands, so they’re only threatening us?"

Chubby Lucian nodded. He agreed with Morris.

Sylvan glanced at Lucas and said slowly, "I asked my brother. He thinks the same as you. But he also thinks we should stay away from danger."

Hearing that, Lucas relaxed and sank into the bar’s couch.

He knew that when Sylvan said this, it meant they wouldn’t back down.

Because Sylvan craved danger and adventure deep down.

Sure enough, the next moment Sylvan said, "But I’m not going to listen to him. Lucas, let me ask again—are you sure all the intel from [Windchaser] is real, and that he got it himself?"

Lucas nodded. "I’m sure. I bought my hidden class intel from him."

Sylvan slowly stood up, sat down next to Lucas, and said, "Then I’ll continue. Dawnfall Online is definitely our biggest chance. I’m not satisfied with just staying in Dolren City."

"A single potion recipe intel can cause all this. What if it were some even more valuable intel?"

Chubby Lucian gave Lucas and Sylvan a helpless look, raised his hands, and said, "You know you have to call me for anything. I’m in too."

Morris, whose father is the mayor, hesitated for a long time before saying, "I need to think about it."

Lucas nodded and said, "No problem. Go back and think it over."

Morris nodded and logged out of Dawnfall Online.

After his avatar disappeared, the three of them exchanged looks. They all knew Morris wouldn’t be coming back.

When Ethan returned, he saw one person was missing.

But he didn’t say anything, because he already knew the one named Morris had left Lucas’s group.

After Ethan sat down on the couch, Lucas said, "Ethan, I don’t want to stop here. The [Blue Ice Potion Recipe Intel] must have some other use."

Ethan nodded. He knew that too.

"So," he said, "for guilds in the game, the [Blue Ice Potion Recipe Intel] is important, but not enough to make people threaten you."

"Unless..."

Sylvan jumped in, "Unless it has some use in the real world?"

Lucas and chubby Lucian shot back at once, "No way! How could something from a game be useful in real life?"

Ethan said calmly, "I logged out in the restroom just now and searched the forums for info about the [Pharmacist] class."

"A real-life doctor made a rant post saying the [Pharmacist] class in Dawnfall Online is way too realistic."

"He said if you want to class change to [Pharmacist], you have to study all kinds of stuff with the mentor—just like in real life."

Lucas’s jaw dropped. He knew most normal classes only need a class change quest or a trial. He didn’t expect the [Pharmacist] class change to be this troublesome.

"So, Ethan, you mean as long as we have the materials and the recipe, the [Blue Ice Potion] could be made in real life?" Lucas asked.

Ethan shook his head. "Maybe the groups threatening you can find substitute materials."

Lucian reminded them, "We haven’t used the intel yet, so we don’t have the recipe. We don’t even know what materials it needs. How can they be sure they can use it after they get it?"

Lucas answered right away, "Whether they can use it or not, if our guess is right, potion recipes are extremely valuable resources."

"Even if they can’t use it right away, it’s still worth it to them."

Ethan nodded and shared his plan: keep the [Blue Ice Potion Recipe Intel], use it, and get the [Blue Ice Potion] recipe.

As for the forces threatening Lucas and the others, they could only push Lucas in real life to hand over the [Blue Ice Potion Recipe], or fight for it in Dawnfall Online.

But right now, all the intel is with Ethan, in his [Inventory].

Lucas also doesn’t know Ethan’s real identity. When those people try to investigate Ethan and find nothing, they’ll likely drop their focus on Lucas’s group.

In the meantime, Lucas and his team should go out as little as possible to avoid any accidents.

Sylvan said he can arrange more security for Lucas and Lucian. As long as no one shows up with heavy weapons or a special-forces raid, there should be no problem.

As for Ethan, since his identity isn’t exposed, he doesn’t need it.

Even if he were exposed, after the [Berserk Blood Warrior] trial, his combat skills and experience are beyond what normal people can imagine.

Without guns, even pro MMA champions or boxing champions wouldn’t be his match.

With just normal human fitness, Ethan beat ten monsters in the trial that had peak human strength and speed.

You could say that with a bit more training—if he fully blends the trial’s skills and experience into real life—he could just put on a mask, hit the streets, and play superhero.

But Ethan still feels he’d rather be a supervillain than a superhero. Heroes are tied down by morality, villains aren’t.

After they finished discussing how to improve real-life security, Ethan said to Lucas:

"By the way, you can just reply to them and tell them the [Blue Ice Potion Recipe Intel] is on me. Even if you don’t say it, they’ll probably figure it out soon."

Lucas paused, not sure why Ethan would say that.

Under the looks from Lucas, Lucian, and Sylvan, Ethan went on:

"Give them one night. That should be enough time for them to gather people in the game."

"Tomorrow at 8 a.m., I’ll log into Dawnfall Online and step out of the safe zone. They’ll definitely make a move then."

The three looked at Ethan, confused why he’d do this.

Sylvan said straight out, "That puts you in danger. They can just pay big money to hire nearby class-changed players to hit you."

"If you die, there’s a chance the [Blue Ice Potion Recipe Intel] drops."

Ethan smiled. He’s already finished his class change, and he has a [Damaged Blood-Drinking Long Knife].

After he helps Elise with her transformation tonight, he’ll also get the item she promised him.

Anyway, the [Damaged Blood-Drinking Long Knife] has a very strong effect: [Bloodthirst].

[Bloodthirst]: Draws on the user’s blood to enter a Bloodthirst state. Lose 1% HP per second, -3 defense, +3 strength, +3 speed. When HP drops to 10%, it becomes -6 defense, +6 strength, +6 speed.

On top of that, his class [Berserk Blood War God] has the skill [Bloodthirst Rampage].

[Bloodthirst Rampage]: Costs 3 energy. Ignites the body’s bloodthirst instinct, granting bonuses based on class tier. Currently: +3 strength, +3 speed, +3 defense. Lasts 10 minutes. 1-hour cooldown.

With HP above 10%, if he activates [Bloodthirst Rampage], Ethan can reach +6 strength and +6 speed. When HP falls to 10%, activating it gives him +9 strength, +9 speed, and -3 defense.

And that’s not even counting the blue-quality item from Elise. He’ll pick something that suits him and can break control effects, making it even safer.

The only thing Ethan worries about is whether there will be enough of them—like ten class-changed players—to fight when the time comes.