It seems that he passed the appraisal, and Luo Wei sold the book of apology to the Devout Shop.
Immediately, an item named Privacy for Justice appeared in the product list with a price of 0.00, and Luo Wei bought it without hesitation.
Obtained: [Commodity Expansion – Meditation].
As soon as the goods flickered, Book of Spells: Meditation appeared in the list instead of Justice Rewards, with a price of "9.99 (limited time special, original price 99.98)."
[You can repeatedly purchase the Book of Spells: Meditation here, and the book of spells will no longer appear in "Gift of Fate."]
Seeing the word Meditation, Luo Wei almost cursed.
In World of Warcraft, this skill was practically useless except for looking flashy. Sure, kneeling on the ground while holy light cascades from above looked impressive—but this wasn't a game. Was he supposed to use it to intimidate enemies?
However, after thinking for a moment, he reconsidered.
Although Saint of Kings seemed suspiciously like something from a corporate cash-grab, it hadn't given him anything truly useless so far. The power of Holy Light Strike had already exceeded his expectations.
If the name was the same as Meditation, maybe the effect was different. Otherwise, it would be too disappointing.
Luo Wei hesitated but ultimately gritted his teeth and purchased a Book of Spells: Meditation, then checked the description.
[Book of Spells: Meditation – Puts the target into a meditative state, greatly enhancing thinking efficiency for six hours. After activation, the book of spells disappears.]
Reading that, Luo Wei was pleasantly surprised.
Saint of Kings wasn't as bad as he thought. Although the name was the same, this Meditation was completely different from the one in the game—it wasn't just a showy ability but a genuinely useful skill.
A state that greatly improves thinking efficiency? This was a learning artifact!
Luo Wei was planning to study herbalism seriously. With this skill, his efforts would yield twice the results.
However, the price was steep—9.99 piety. His current piety was only enough for one purchase.
He thought for a moment, then decided to use his remaining balance on Gift of Fate.
Obtained: [Thank you for your patronage].
Obtained: [Piety +0.66].
Obtained: [Book of Spells – Holy Light Strike].
Obtained: [Piety +0.29].
Obtained: [Book of Spells – Holy Light Strike].
Obtained: [Book of Experience – Kobold Miner].
Luo Wei's eyes brightened.
A Book of Experience?
He quickly opened it to check.
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[Book of Experience: Kobold Miner]
Experience Level: Second Class
Victory Reward: A small amount of piety, with a chance to obtain related goods.
Description: Enter the experience space and battle against kobold miners. Victory grants rewards, while failure incurs no loss (except for spell books used). After victory, this book disappears.
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A palm imprint in the center of the book pulsed faintly, as if breathing.
Since there was no penalty for failure, Luo Wei decided to try it. He placed his palm on the book and closed his eyes.
A brilliant light flashed before his eyes, and when he opened them again, the environment had changed.
Luo Wei found himself in a dimly lit, narrow cave that looked just like the mines from World of Warcraft. Loose gravel littered the ground.
As he looked around, a flickering light appeared in the darkness ahead, accompanied by the sound of hurried footsteps.
"You no take candle!" a familiar voice shrieked.
A kobold, its head adorned with a burning candle, rushed at Luo Wei, brandishing a mining pick.
Luo Wei panicked and dodged, but the mine was too cramped—there was nowhere to run.
The kobold lunged, swinging its pickaxe.
With a shhk, the sharp edge slashed across Luo Wei's throat!
"Ahh!" Luo Wei screamed. The scene around him shattered like glass, and he found himself back in reality, panting heavily.
What the hell? A kobold took me out in one hit?!
His hands trembled as he touched his neck, but of course, there was no wound.
That had been way too realistic.
Still, he had been unarmed and unprepared. The confined space had given the kobold an easy advantage.
Unacceptable!
When he got the Fist of Verrigan, he would personally make sure that kobold lost its candle—along with its head!
After steadying himself, Luo Wei packed away the Saint of Kings and went to find Gena with the stolen money.
According to the Saint of Kings, if he could get a Book of Appreciation from the victim, he would receive a reward.
Yaerlin's Book of Apology had provided details of the theft, including the victim's identity, so Luo Wei didn't have to investigate much. A few inquiries led him to Gena, the merchant who had been robbed.
Gena was a plump old man with a friendly smile.
"Are you Mr. Gena?" Luo Wei asked.
Gena turned to him, puzzled. "Who are you?"
Luo Wei smiled. "Have you lost some money recently? How much?"
Gena's eyes widened. "How do you know? I lost forty-two gold coins three days ago. Nearly got into a fight with a shopkeeper because of it! We haven't spoken since."
Luo Wei handed over the pouch. "This is your missing money. It was stolen—I found the thief and taught him a lesson."
Gena took the purse, looking surprised. "Who was the thief?"
"Uh… sorry, I can't tell you that," Luo Wei said.
"Why not?" Gena frowned.
"I promised him that if he repented and never stole again, I wouldn't expose him."
Gena's expression darkened. "What kind of nonsense is that? Because of these lost coins, my friend and I haven't spoken in three days! We've been friends for two thousand years! Only by catching the thief can I set things right."
Luo Wei hesitated. "The thief isn't beyond redemption…"
Gena's tone hardened. "Young man, thieves in other places may steal out of desperation. But this is Asgard. No one here goes hungry or cold! If he was truly in need, he could have petitioned the All-Father, and Odin himself would have helped him!"
He pointed a thick finger at Luo Wei. "You must tell me his name. I'll report him to the sheriff, the God of Justice, Versetti, and even the All-Father!"
Luo Wei shook his head. "I can't break my word."
Gena's friendly demeanor vanished.
"Fine," he said coldly. "I understand now… Hmph."
He suddenly pointed at Luo Wei and shouted, "You're the thief, aren't you?! If you weren't, why return the money?!"
Immediately, the people around them turned, whispering and pointing at Luo Wei.