Chapter 139

Chapter 140: Schrödinger’s Sword of Despair (First Update, Please Subscribe!)

“Got it! ‘Luck’ and ‘Morning Star,’ right?”

Loki excitedly confirmed, and Ize nodded right after she finished speaking.

Moments later, signs of ascension appeared behind Ize. From the center point, radial ripple patterns emerged. Crimson sacred texts pulsed, maintaining a steady rhythm, quietly surging and glowing with deep intensity.

Unable to contain her excitement, Loki slid her fingers over the ability values in standby mode. As the Lv. number transformed from 2 to 3, changes also occurred in the original stat panel.

[Adventurer Name]: Ize Alward

[Level]: Lv.3

[Ability Values]: Strength: 10 | Durability: 10 | Dexterity: 10 | Agility: 10 | Magic Power: 10

[Development Ability]: “Mystery F,” “Dark Star G,” “Luck I,” “Morning Star I”

…

“Seriously?… Ize, you’ve gained another skill!!”

After the ascension was complete, Loki couldn’t help but shout upon inspecting the changes.

“Dragon Slayer”

· During battles with dragon-type enemies, all ability values increase drastically.

This is a specialized combat skill that activates against a specific race.

The reason this skill manifested…

“It’s probably because both your ‘Great Achievements’ experience points came from powerful dragon species monsters, huh? Do you have some kind of obsession with dragons or something?”

Loki guessed uncertainly.

“Do you think I do?”

Ize turned his head and countered her question.

To be honest, he himself wasn’t sure if he had such an obsession.

Attributing the appearance of this skill to the acquisition of [Experience Points] might make more sense.

The two instances of slaying higher-level dragons led to the elevation of the ‘Vessel,’ resulting in the emergence of this skill.

With this skill in hand, Ize truly became a Dragon Slayer.

Moreover, the effect of the development ability “Morning Star” was super-enhanced healing effects and faster status recovery speed.

This healing effect referred not to the healing received by Ize himself, but rather to the healing effects he bestowed upon others.

In simpler terms, when Ize cast healing magic, the magic effect would be significantly amplified.

The faster status recovery speed, on the other hand, only affected Ize personally.

Just interpret it literally.

“Enhancing healing effects as a development ability… In the future, will our faction also gain a super healer? How much money on consumable Spiritual Medicine could we save!?”

All the money saved could be used to buy alcohol—heeheehee…

Seemingly already envisioning a bright future, Loki grinned wickedly.

Ize glanced at her.

“Having one more babysitter is certain, but whether you can use the saved money to buy alcohol is questionable.”

Not to mention, the saved funds are faction assets. Loki would need to get past the three giants to touch this money.

Would Finn and the others sit idly by and let Loki take all the money to buy alcohol?

Impossible! (Er Kang raises his hand to refuse.jpg)

“Surprise! How did you know what I was thinking!?”

“You wrote it all over your face!”

“…”

Sometimes Loki was really easy to understand~

“The upgrade is done, so I’ll leave first?”

Loki absentmindedly waved her hand.

“Remember to close the door.”

Without even looking at Ize, the goddess mumbled about wanting to discuss buying alcohol money with Finn and the others.

She even muttered about learning from Kadianter to openly price Ize’s future healing magic for sale.

“Loke, keep your wild imaginations in check; don’t drown in the ocean of your fantasies.”

At the doorway, Ize indicated that he hadn’t left yet and could still hear what she was saying.

“Shut up!!!”

…

After bidding farewell to Loki, Ize planned out the next steps.

“The Mystic Crystal in the Starshine Gauntlets is broken and needs replacement.”

“I don’t have enough Mental Recovery Potions; I need to buy more.”

“My equipment is all worn out; it must be replaced… The gains from this expedition were indeed abundant, but the cost was significant too…”

Summing it up simply, it meant spending money again.

Most of Ize’s consumption during the expedition was due to the battle with the Tree Dragon.

The Mystic Crystal broke because of Ize’s final spear strike.

The Annihilating Light Spear.

To harness the violent magical energy for that attack, the Mystic Crystal sacrificed itself while amplifying the magic power.

“But ultimately, it’s just the first generation; there’s plenty of room for improvement in the Mystic Crystal. Let’s start with improving the stability of magic guidance; at least next time, it shouldn’t shatter after one stab.”

Fortunately, having experienced it once, Ize was no longer a novice.

The research for the second-generation Mystic Crystal would definitely not be as wasteful as the first attempt.

“And then there’s Healing Magic; I said I’d go learn from Amide, so I should go greet her soon.”

Although he chose the development ability to enhance healing magic, “Morning Star,”

Ize currently didn’t possess any healing magic.

But that’s fine; he could always consult Amide for advice. He’d acquire it eventually.

One day, he, Ize, could also play the role of a paladin!

How terrifying is an instantly-cast high-intensity healing spell?

For reference, see the summoner skill—Healing.

A godlike technique allowing countless high-end summoners to perform incredible operations with low health and achieve miraculous counter-kills!

How many people have suffered defeat under the power of Healing?

“Ize…”

Just after stepping out of the Divine Room, a blond girl who was concerned about Ize’s stats approached him.

“Did you level up?”

“Yeah, to Lv.3.”

“Congratulations.”

“Thank you.”

Ize smiled as he chatted casually with Ais while walking from the Central Tower to the aerial corridor.

Their conversation was brief but warm.

Day by day, their interactions built this mode of communication.

They often understood each other without long conversations, sharing a silent understanding.

Upon reaching the aerial corridor, they could see the members below handling the spoils of the expedition.

Suddenly, Ize had an idea.

“Ais, shouldn’t your Sword of Despair be sent for maintenance after the expedition? It must have worn down quite a bit, right?”

“Oh, it’s already been sent to the Gubernue Familia?”

Ais tilted her head, blinked, and revealed a very cute expression.

Before the victory banquet yesterday, Ais and Tiona, who had temporarily left the faction, conveniently sent their equipment to the Gubernue Familia for repairs.

And when they sent it, because the quality improved after enchantment, the god Gubernue, who usually repaired and maintained Ais’ weapons, charged her a little extra for maintenance.

As allies of the Loki Familia, the Gubernue Familia naturally learned about enchanted equipment first.

After all, the maintenance of the main force’s equipment couldn’t bypass them.

However, upon hearing this, Ize shook his head.

“No, you haven’t sent the Sword of Despair for repair yet. We’re about to go now.”

Ize spoke with a serious expression, which made Ais look at him in confusion.

If it weren’t for yesterday’s real memories, she might have believed him.

“…Why?”

“Because it’s a chance to go out and have fun!”

Ize explained with a smile.

“Your Sword of Despair hasn’t been repaired yet, has it?”

“…Yeah.”

After pondering for a moment, Ais nodded, catching onto Ize’s thoughts.