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Chapter 222 Golden Knight Statue and Emerald Wand
Just as Cheng Tian had predicted, the attributes of the Golden Knight Statue were different from those shown in the game. Its basic description was almost identical to that of the Silver Statue, except that the description of its usage conditions had the clause "can only be used in dungeons related to Knights of the Round Table" removed.

This also means that this is a true second life for players, which can be used in any dungeon, making it extremely precious.

Not only that, the cost has also been reduced, from 50% durability of all equipment to 50% durability of equipment other than weapons.

However, a special restriction has also been added – it can only be applied to player units with a player rating of "Bronze" or lower.

Cheng Tian had heard a lot about player ratings from Eileen, but Eileen couldn't reveal too much to Cheng Tian due to her own rules. In general, as long as you clear dungeons and complete tasks step by step, try to get a high final score, and have some PK points, then the Iron-level rating will come naturally.

It's not just about reaching a certain attribute level; it's a combination of skills, attributes, equipment, titles, applications, and more.

The rating system serves as proof that players have completely moved beyond the beginner stage, and it is also a basic requirement for unlocking higher-level bounty missions.

In theory, every player can at least escape the bottom tier and reach Iron rank, but the time it takes to do so varies greatly depending on each person's abilities.

The appearance of this golden knight statue brought Cheng Tian not only joy, but also a touch of helplessness.

The existence of a life-saving treasure inevitably means that it occupies a slot. If he doesn't do anything reckless, the unused treasure will continue to occupy Cheng Tian's slot. Although he recently received a magic bag from Arthur, he still feels it's not enough.

Then there is the Emerald Staff, commonly known as the Green Staff, which is a more advanced and more special treasure than the Vibration Orb.

[Emerald Wand: Ranpo Easter Egg, Magical Item, Consumable. Usage Requirements: Can be used while in hand or in the inventory; player rating must be Bronze or below. Only effective in Knights of the Round dungeons.]

The masterpiece, created by the magicians under Grand Duke Garibaldi through reverse analysis of the "Evolution of Slaughter" enchantment that the great magician Merlin cast on the weapons and armor of the Three Knights, is one of the greatest masterpieces representing the mystical side of the Knights of the Round Table world. Its powerful life force can repair damaged bodies and permanently enhance human bodies and equipment.

When you use it in combat—

Your health will be fully restored, any missing limbs or organs will be quickly repaired, and you will gain a random weapon enhancement +1, a random armor enhancement +1, and your current highest base attribute +2. All enemies within a 25-meter radius will be forcibly knocked down and take magic damage equal to the amount of health you have restored.

When you use it outside of combat—

你的HP上限+100，你可以指定1件武器强化+1、指定1件防具强化+1、自由属性点+2的效果。

Equipment enhancement cannot exceed +7, and attribute increases cannot exceed 50 points.

[Special Note: The extraordinary life force contained within the Emerald Wand is also a potent poison to living beings; overuse will result in irreversible consequences.]

[Additional Hint: If you use 16 Emerald Wands consecutively, you will experience a kind of rejuvenation... You don't really want to try it, do you?]

Do you really think I'm stupid?!
Upon seeing the additional prompt on the emerald wand, Cheng Tian made a disdainful expression.

This hint actually refers to the game mechanics of Knights of the Round Table. The "randomness value" is essentially game code; every action and every item has a corresponding fixed code, and the player's level in the game is also affected by this code.

In earlier years, a legend about the Knights of the Round Table known as "rejuvenation" circulated among players.

As the game progresses, players earn points, obtain the Emerald Wand, and their characters undergo continuous changes. Their weapons and armor become increasingly ornate and heavy, and some even become bald. This so-called rejuvenation refers to the player-controlled character suddenly returning to their appearance at the beginning of the game.

In Percival's case, this manifested in his return to the same parted hairstyle as Lyon, despite his baldness.

This is actually a typical data overflow phenomenon. It means that when a player reaches the maximum level of 16 and the data reaches its limit, a forced upgrade will cause the level to revert back to level 1, and the character's weapons, armor, attack, and defense will also revert to their state at the beginning of the game.

Similar situations were also observed in games such as the original Super Mario Bros. and Bomberman.

It seems this data overflow issue has also been implemented in the Emerald Wand. Using too many might cause players to revert to their initial state when they first entered the beginner trial... But who can stuff 16 Emerald Wands into their mouth at once? It's not like it's a Pocky stick!

In short, this thing's effects are incredibly overpowered. In battle, it can be used directly as a Dark Purple Bottle, and it also repairs limbs and upgrades weapons and armor. Calling it a second life is no exaggeration. In terms of effects alone, it is even better than the Silver Knight Statue, greatly increasing the chances of turning the tide of battle.

However, the options available outside of combat were clearly more to Cheng Tian's liking, and since this thing could only be used locally, Cheng Tian used it directly.

As the Emerald Wand was activated, the powerful life force that erupted from the emerald at the tip of the wand washed over Cheng Tian's body, which had already been baptized by hellfire, and cleared away the slight, neurotic burning residue.

Cheng Tian's base HP increased from 180 to 280, a 1.55-fold increase. The Balford Twin Swords, which he had just acquired, became Lv2, and the Dragon Scale Breastplate, which only showed its powerful defensive capabilities after the original owner died, became Lv5. He also reinvested his 2 free attribute points into his Spirit, bringing his base attribute to 30 points.

Just very comfortable.

Feeling very comfortable, Cheng Tian took the opportunity to retrieve the silver treasure chest that the prince had dropped. Then, in front of the throne where the prince was no longer present, he performed the fifth Ranpo cutting ritual.

However, when Cheng Tian's longsword struck the box along the holy mark, the box burst forth with an astonishing light, comparable to the Sun Fist.

When the light faded, three things appeared in front of Cheng Tian.

A silver greatsword stuck diagonally in the ground—the Prince's Sword.

A parchment-like skill scroll, just like the one used by kings when announcing their decrees—Titan's Grip.

There is another wand that looks exactly like the Emerald Wand, but with a bright red gem on its head—the Crimson Chaos Wand.

(End of this chapter)