Kaidan Game Train: Abide Rule or Die!
Chapter 372 Replacement Equipment

Chapter 372: Chapter 372 Replacement Equipment

Xu Huo agreed to have a meal with Ran Ying, but he declined her offer to pick him up.

After closing the communicator, he said, "Captain Ran is really too enthusiastic."

"Offering unsolicited help usually means no good." Shi Youzhi commented and then told him to leave.

Xu Huo didn’t go straight back to the hotel after leaving the Game Government Base. Instead, he visited several trading centers and eventually chose one to sell some of his surplus props.

Level E Props are the lowest grade, with low selling prices. The price for selling from individuals also varies with the effects of the props. Therefore, the bundle of props that Xu Huo had never used, such as the "Beauty Needle" and "Muscle Relaxer," together only fetched ninety thousand White Notes, while a Level D Prop would cost at least sixty thousand. The stronger the effect of the prop, the higher the price—let alone Rank-C Props and Special items.

Even with the ninety thousand White Notes, Xu Huo only had a total of five hundred thousand in his possession. That was enough to buy a decent Level D Item, but it fell short for Rank-C items.

The "Bull Shield" and "Fish Skin Armor" were destroyed, so he at least needed to buy one Defense Prop. As his rank increased, props that only defended against slashing and stabbing were no longer practical. You Qiwen’s electric attack in Rose Castle had certainly surprised him, and he believed he’d encounter players who used natural elements as their offense in the future.

Besides, he also wanted to buy an Offense Trait prop, but he hadn’t decided on the specific direction yet and wanted to see what was suitable.

He first looked at Defense Props, finding many similar to the "Bull Shield." There were also Defense Props that released shields several times the size of a human body, but these weren’t what he wanted.

"Sir, if you are not satisfied with these Defense Props, you might want to look at the latest combat armors," the manager of the trading center said. "Combat armors aren’t as flexible as props, but they can protect against fire and water when worn. If you have enough money, you can customize poison-resistant and underwater-breathing models. With such armor, even walking in a Rank-A chemical pollution zone wouldn’t be a problem, and there are also some equipped with micro-weapons, though they are quite expensive."

The projector could fully display the look of the armors and even simulate the feel. It seemed to be a fully enclosed set of Armor with a hefty price. Xu Huo only looked at two before stopping.

The functionality of these armors was good, but they were inconvenient to put on and take off. Moreover, some props could affect metal, and if one encountered such a situtaion, they might end up causing their own downfall without being attacked by others. This was appropriate for large-scale troops, not for individual combat.

Additionally, styles that protected against electricity and water were also very expensive, making it more practical for him to purchase a lighter, ready-for-action Prop.

"Let me see the Rank-C Defense Props," Xu Huo said after a moment of hesitation.

The manager pulled up the list; Rank-C Props within five hundred thousand mostly had some inconveniences like time limits, usage limits, or area limits. Props without such restrictions would restrict the type or method of attack they could defend against. For example, a Prop called "Rejecting Association" unfolded a protective shield when attacked, but only worked against attacks made by living beings—which meant it would not respond to other types of weapons.

The way props functioned was what made them fascinating. This was particularly true for certain class-oriented props, which were impossible to avoid. This was one of the factors that allowed lower-level players to overpower higher-level ones. Besides personal combat strength and strategy, a good prop could sometimes have an unexpected effect—like the "Fair Wallet" Xu Huo had just acquired, which could disarm an opponent of their weapon regardless of who they were.

Another example was the Chen Brothers’ "Substitute Mirror."

Offense Traits were the same. Liu Jia’s "Dare You Answer When I Call," Flay’s "Face-to-Face Negotiation," and Chen Tu’s "Draw Ground as Prison" were all attacks that were unique and difficult to avoid.

Xu Huo, of course, wanted to find a Defense Prop that could evade certain props or Offense Traits, but there were none that matched exactly.

After hearing his intentions, the manager said, "Props like that are usually Rank-B or Rank-A. Below Rank-B, there are no props explicitly made to avoid other props and Offense Traits. However, there are some that can delay the attack."

He opened another interface, "This ’Stuttering Malice,’ for instance, allows any attack to be delayed by 0.5 seconds, which is like postponing the moment the attack takes effect by half a second. However, if someone can avoid an attack within that time, they probably wouldn’t need this prop."

"There’s also this ’Seeing is Believing,’ a Special Defense Prop that can withstand certain Offense Traits, but you must know who the attacker is and be able to see them. As you must be aware, sir, some Offense Traits might not have clear indicators when activated."

The manager went on to introduce several similar props, most of which appeared somewhat mediocre.

However, Xu Huo was quite interested in "Stuttering Malice" and "Seeing is Believing."

His senses had become more acute after undergoing perfect evolution and then a Super Evolution in spiritual power, far surpassing the reaction speed of his body. Half a second, about the time it takes to blink twice, was brief but the extra 0.5 seconds could potentially give him a warning.

Besides, the activation of Offense Traits required certain conditions, such as special activation slogans, or specific activation and attack methods. Almost all the silent and imperceptible Offense Traits he had encountered so far did not have substantial lethality. Therefore, "Seeing is Believing" was a rather good Prop for him at present, at least until his evolution rate increased.

He chose these two props under the manager’s puzzled gaze. Although they were considered mediocre, they were still Rank-C, totaling three hundred thousand White Notes. After buying these two, he couldn’t afford others.

There was no point in looking further, so Xu Huo paid and left the trading center to buy snacks in the food area.

He got various types of candies, especially the limited-edition ones, and also some specialty snacks from Zone 011. After getting everything, he went to a mall, bought several sets of children’s clothes and toys kids would like, and headed back to the hotel with both big and small packages.

Upon entering his room, he took out the Awakening Doll and looking at its head, he called out the little girl.

She seemed to be just a few years old on the outside but was actually the boss of an amusement park. The girl was still wearing the Little Pink Hat, dressed in dirty, old clothes, and hugging a worn-out doll.

"Wow!" The girl’s eyes shone as she emerged, diving straight into the pile of candy and eagerly stuffing her mouth.

Seeing her behavior, Xu Huo asked, "Planning to deceive people again?"

"Ah, out of a hundred people, there’ll always be one or two smart ones like you." The girl mumbled unclearly, her gaze drifting to the toys and clothes beside her. "Actually, from the first time I saw you, I knew you were a good person."