Supreme Archer: Taking The Game's Weakest Class To The Top

Chapter 45: Leveling Up Summons and Paving The Path (2)

"I think I will be able to make a really powerful set of arrows with his bones and feathers, but I don't really have a clue for the rest," Jake shared his thoughts about the legendary boss' carcass.

He could imagine Ender's bones being smooth and perfect for arrows. With the addition of Ender's feathers, this type of resource should yield Jake even an epic-grade arrow! It'd be a powerful asset for him!

Jake could also cook up his meat on the bonfire and see whether he would get any temporary buffs. After all, the cooked-up meat could be stored in the inventory for future use.

Before Richard could speak up, Jake beat him to the punch, "Ah, wait… I can use his sinews to upgrade my bowstrings. Maybe his eyes would turn into a low-grade gem, too?"

Richard smiled, "You lack the skills to turn his eyes into resources. Those methods aren't available on the tutorial island. Other than that, you're right. Ender's carcass is perfect for arrows and bowstrings. He's the legendary boss, so you shouldn't be too greedy about his resources and prepare a few bowstrings for future use.

His sinews can be potentially useful for you up to level thirty or even forty."

Jake agreed.

Richard continued, "Feathers are the second most used resource regarding arrows. They can be easily added to arrows, blessing them with various special effects. You're an archer, first and foremost. Think of your bow and arrows first! That said, if you learn crafting skills, you will find other uses for feathers.

Going for too many skills often turns counterproductive, so hold back your horses and focus on what you really need the most. What you have learned so far is enough, I believe."

Because Ender was a one-time boss only, Jake wanted to use his resources to the extent that he got heated up. He was even a step before forgetting that he could use his legendary sinews for the bowstring!

And that should have been his priority from the start.

Richard chuckled, "It'd be good to have a partner, wouldn't it be? Having too much on your shoulders is also wrong."

Jake wanted to reply with 'I have you here,' but he swallowed those words as Richard surely meant the time past the tutorial island.

It made Jake realize how much he relied on Richard's help and advice.

"It'd be nice indeed…" Jake replied, drawing a broad smile from Richard.

The newbie helper said, "You got the legendary trace from Ender, right?"

Jake nodded, "Yeah, and he also stole his knowledge."

Richard was pleased to hear that, "When he levels up, he should be able to speak the human language and assist you with ideas and plans. The same goes for your other summons. They're legends for a reason."

"Right! Why can't I see what skills Ender has stolen? I can't look much into his status information. Like, I can only see his level and stats—that's it. Shouldn't I have more information as his owner?" Jake asked, recalling that he wanted to talk about it with Richard.

The newbie helper nodded, "You need a subclass for it. Archer, I will tell you about it once."

As Richard's voice turned serious, Jake straightened up and gazed directly into his eyes.

Richard shared the advice with him, "The tutorial island was never meant to be a thing."

"Huh?" Jake unconsciously replied, and his expression turned odd. It wasn't a straightforward advice that he could take to heart.

Jake had to interpret it and reach a conclusion on his own. Just like quest descriptions, this advice had clues. It would be a lie if Jake said he had absolutely no clue what that could mean, but he could also be absolutely wrong.

'It feels like such heavy plot-related advice! I wonder why the game developers would give Richard so much freedom and knowledge? Jake thought.

"I will keep that in mind," Jake replied.

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After the battle with Ender, Jake honed all new experiences into his heart.

He improved his forms, half-forms, and combinations on the legendary bosses while leveling up his summons. He'd take Ender and Wukong to the wolf boss and gang up on him, shooting the poor wolf from afar.

Ender was a small menace that flew so fast that he could strike with his beak from unexpected angles.

Wukong became so agile that he could spot and pick up anything, turning it into a weapon and throwing it at his enemies.

Jake assisted them from behind with wooden arrows hiding in the darkness.

When it came to the monkey boss, Jake and Odin ran around the rolling fat of mass and sharpened their skills on him. Jake also planned to make some bold modifications to the monkey boss's set, so he needed more items in case he made a blunder.

If not, he'd sell them on the mainland for newbie players like him.

Jake's schedule was also in place.

He cut down the trees toward The Unconquerable Mountain all along.

He also modified his bow, trying to add more features from the modern bows.

Adding a sight was impossible for now because he couldn't change the shape of the white crystal. Other features he inspired himself with from modern bows also didn't work.

Jake needed to get more informed about them.

At last, the time has come for him to enter the bear zone.

Jake hadn't come here just to hunt the bear boss and potentially get the legendary trace from him. His path toward the mountain went through the bear zone, so Jake was fated to come here anyway.

He cut down the natural defenses around it and formed a wide gate through which the slice of sunshine could penetrate.

"The legendary quest is still active, meaning I have yet to find all the legendary traces… it means I have to hunt you down, the bear boss," Jake whispered as the trees of the bear zone loomed over him.

That was when the first bear appeared on the scene.

[The Forest Bear Lv. 10 HP: 750/750 MP: 400/400]

"Hello," Jake smiled.