Chapter 80: Odin's Arrow (2)

Although Ender had once mentioned Odin's true name, Jake hadn't heard him in the fervor of the battle.

Moreover, Odin was the target of those words, including his name. He didn't want to remember that, as he treasured the name his friend and master had given him.

It was quite a complicated situation in which these two had found themselves.

Of course, Odin hadn't thought this far.

In his tattoo form, he could see that everyone reacted to his new skill. Everyone's eyes were on him and his power! He had the power of the oldest brother, who would protect everyone.

He would get the deserved respect from them!

Jake also could sense that Odin wanted to display his might.

He smiled and nodded.

'The greatest damage means Soldier Form is also perfect for you,' Jake thought as he fixed his body in his most familiar form, drawing the highest anchor point.

Because of the excitement coursing through him, he barely kept an eye on his stats. His replacement bow trembled, and a few cracks spread like snakes. He was moments from getting his bow broken.

That was when Jake let the arrow fly.

BOOM!

The thunderous wolf's howl resounded from the bow, shattering the weapon after releasing the arrow! Shattered pieces of the broken equipment collapsed at Jake's feet.

His eyes, however, were plastered to the arrow that left silver-white streaks in its wake.

Once it connected with the effigy, the second thunder echoed across Viktor's workplace. The effigy's hide splintered into little pieces that zoomed away from it, leaving a gaping hole. The arrow was also gone.

Odin conjured himself into his true form and howled, his head arched back.

He was so proud of himself!

His howl lasted a whole minute!

"SHUT UP!" Viktor shouted at him.

Odin didn't care about him, though.

He executed his breathing meditation while repeating what he had learned in his mind, not wasting any second of his studies.

It was a noteworthy attitude, only if one ignored that Jake hadn't done any of his homework as of late.

"You mentioned that you want to learn an artisan subclass," Viktor's words woke up Jake from his studies.

He nodded at him, "Yes."

"Before we get to some metalwork, you'd better lick a little of an artisan experience. You want to try your luck or invest in yourself?" Viktor bluntly asked.

Jake asked what he meant by that.

Viktor explained, "Investing in yourself means getting a safe spot outside the capital to study your artisan subclass at the mountain's feet. It's because of the influx of players.

Last Night's facilities could only store so many people, so the royal family thought of a new business, which was to rent portable crafting stuff to players and lend them a small piece of the guarded land to practice without any dangers. Only players with achievements and connections use facilities in the capital.

There are various masters and apprentices to learn from, so there shouldn't be any issues for you to get a subclass.

"By luck, I mean I can recommend you to an old man I learned from. He's retired and spends his days drinking in a tavern. It'd be best if you were to learn stuff from him. It'd help me to translate my fletching knowledge to you more easily. But I don't think you can get him to teach you." Viktor mentioned that Jake's chances were extremely low.

That was, however, what convinced him.

"I want to try my luck," he said with a wide smile.

Viktor casually nodded, "Go to the Falcon Tavern on the outskirts of the Last Night and find a silver-haired man with a red nose called Aaron. He usually drinks his favorite green whiskey."

Jake nodded.

He called off his summons and went to wash himself. In this immersive game world, players can smell various fragrances, including sweat.

Moving around with sweaty bodies was also uncomfortable, so they usually spent at least ten minutes under showers or by lakes or rivers.

At last, Jake left the shower fresh, ready to make a new connection.

Viktor had passed him a recommendation letter.

"I'm off! See ya soon!" Jake called to Viktor.

"Take your time," Viktor snidely replied without realizing he had become close to Jake.