Romance of the Three Kingdoms

History

Sungjin first obtains one of three Ancient Stories of the East components from a Mystery Pouch, then buys the remaining parts from Gourmet and completes the unique volume early in the raids. He begins testing it immediately and repeatedly relies on its context-sensitive seances, from suppressing Soldamyr's spellcasting to supporting battles against hidden bosses, armies, and Archae'ard. Gourmet's Monocle later removes the need for Sungjin to read a passage personally during combat. (Chapters 13–14, 32–33, 40, 79, 125, and 157)

Abilities and properties

Declamation opens the book to a passage selected for the current hostile situation and temporarily manifests a figure's themed passive enhancements and active skill. Its results include Zhang Fei's attack and speed boosts with the ability-suppressing Shout of Changban, Pang Tong's rapid casting and Link Trap, and later seances of Dian Wei, Guan Yu, and Zhuge Liang. The book can be used only once per day; it shows blank pages before hostility begins, and interrupted reading delays activation. (Chapters 33, 40, 52, 72, 125, 146, and 157)

Ownership and custody

The completed omnibus belongs to Sungjin and, as a unique item, prevents another Hunter from possessing the same completed volume at that time. He normally carries it in his vest or stores it in his Operator Cube, bringing it out when an encounter requires power that his swords and memorized magic do not supply. Archae'ard notices and covets the book during their duel but leaves without taking it. (Chapters 33, 43, 72, 121, and 157–159)