Midnight ~ 1

Chapter 4: Midnight ~ 1

My body materialized and I took a deep breath.

"I thought there was nothing worse than the feeling of teleportation, but it's even worse when you're tired." I continued to breathe reproachfully.

[Lobby Welcome to the City of Beginnings!]

[Activating theme 'Beginning'...]

[Theme activated.]

"Damn, that Nogai bastard really tired me out. I'm about to pass out~" I yawned.

"So you're late because of the Secret Mission." Ehh? What was he doing here? This psycho waited for me? A selfish person like him? Oh no, he should have gone to level up by now.

Did I get his attention a little too much? But whatever the hell I did, it doesn't matter now, what's done is done. I was about to say something to Isaac when a system message appeared in front of my eyes.

[The necessary conditions have been met.]

[Your reward is being delivered to you.]

[You have received a new ability!]

Hmm? There was something like that, but I was too tired to think about it right now.

"Isaac, I bet you have tons of questions you want to ask me right now. But I'm so tired right now-" and my eyes started to glaze over.

I tried to grab hold of my surroundings, but it was futile, the nearest object was a few meters away and I couldn't go there in this state.

I had to close my eyes. I lost my balance, I felt myself falling to the ground. I felt a warmth just before I hit the ground. As I tried to open my eyes again, I fainted from exhaustion.

*

When I came to, I found myself in a room. In the lobby. As I looked around, a system message appeared.

[There's an unread message.]

"Huh? Message? View message."

"[I went to level up, I'll be back soon.]"

Short and to the point, this is definitely from Isaac; one of the rare traits that bastard is good at.

"Hmm, I think he's in the dungeon now. I'm not going to sit around waiting for him and I don't need him for the first floor. Should I level up or collect the hidden items for the first floor?" I could level up, but the first floor has more and more valuable items than the other floors.

I can always level up, the level will be more important in the beginning, but in the middle and higher floors the items will be more important.

I already have a title like <Writer of the End>, so collecting hidden items is more efficient.

"Let's see, I need to get rid of this room first, I think I'm in the rentable area north of the City of Beginnings." The City of Beginnings is made up of 4 main areas. To the north are the rental compounds, to the south are the businesses and the big market, to the east is the entrance to the city and the administrative buildings, and to the west is the arena and the ranking guilds.

If I remember correctly, the <Low Sv. Space-Time Jacket> and <Ancient Gift Chest> were located in the north. I should at least get these two items.

I clasped my hands together and yawned and said, "Time to get to work~".

*

The streets of the City of Beginnings are really crowded. If it's like this, I wonder what the big market is like. I entered the alley around the corner and started to look around. I saw a shabby old chest on the ground. I reached for the shabby chest on the ground.

As soon as I touched it, it began to glow with a golden yellow color and I opened it.

[A new Item was obtained!]

[Item, Low Sv. Space-Time Jacket added to your inventory!

"You shouldn't be fooled by the degree, such a functional item is hard to find." I put on the Jacket while muttering.

[Low Sv. Space-Time Jacket started to show its effects.]

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"[Low Sv. Space-Time Jacket]"

Description:

A jacket crafted by a great blacksmith at the request of a mysterious person.

Effects:

* Allows the wearer to store up to 30 items in the space-time dimension he creates.

* Increases Health and Mana levels by 5.

-

The only problem was that it looked more like a cape than a jacket, but I can sacrifice how I look for these good effects. Now all that's left is to find the chest.

"The chest should be a few blocks from here. First I need to throw these unnecessary burdens into the coat." I stored the sword from the tutorial and the leftover potion ingredients in the jacket.

[The Space-Time Jacket can hold 28 more items.]

Wow, I didn't think it would make such a difference, I feel so light, I feel like a feather, now it's time to get the chest.

*

Nothing interesting happened while I was looking for the chest. I just walked, then I realized I was lost and asked someone where I was. I actually went in the opposite direction to where I wanted to go. I went back whining and moaning.

On the way back I witnessed an interesting event. I watched an elf and a dwarf fighting. Usually these two races don't fight with each other, so I watched them for a while, wondering what happened between them. I left so I wouldn't get in trouble and continued on my way.

After walking for about 10 minutes I finally arrived at my destination.

"I won't try to navigate on my own again." Now the position of this chest is not fixed, it keeps changing between certain positions.

"I hope it won't be too much work." So I went into the alley and after looking around for a few minutes I found nothing. This chest had 10 specific locations and I had already eliminated 6 of them.

"I hope it's not in the location I thought it was." Saying that, I left the alley and entered the alley a little further on.

As soon as I entered the alley, something caught my attention. This was the <Ancient Gift Chest>. Unlike the previous chest, this one began to glow reddishly when I touched it.

[You have obtained a new item!]

[The item, the Ancient Gift Chest, has been added to your inventory!]

[Would you like to use the item, the Ancient Gift Chest?]

"Sure, I worked my ass off for that chest. Of course I'll use it." I'll cry if something bad happens. Come on, my title, I'm counting on you.

"[Ancient Gift Box opens...]"

[Title 'Author of the End' grins wryly.]

[Title 'Author of the End' is powerfully activated!]

[You have obtained a new item!]

[The item has been added to your Celestial Faith inventory!] [Ancient Relic]

"This is the best sword I can get. I won't have to worry about my weapon anymore."

-

"[Celestial Faith]"

Description:

This sword, called the "Celestial Faith", according to legends has the power to control the sky and lightning. Wielded by an ancient sorcerer, this unique weapon grants its wielder supernatural abilities and gives him the ability to summon and manipulate celestial spirits.

Effects:

* Has a special option that can transform the Aether property into other properties. Available aethers are lightning and air.

* Increases Strength and Endurance by 5.

-

I unsheathed the sword and began to examine what it looked like. This long sword made of adamantium, its black scabbard full of mystery, dazzled with elegance.

I swung the sword, its gleaming steel dancing with a subtle sparkle with each movement, glowing like lightning even in the darkness.

"This is amazing, I must test it on a living thing."

Hmmm. I could enter that dungeon to level up. Normally people new to the tower have to level up, but I'm already level 20.

"I can't wait to try this guy out," I muttered as I sheathed the sword. I muttered.

[The Space-Time Jacket can hold 27 more items.]

*

[You Leveled Up!]

[You've Leveled Up!]

[Dungeon 4 cleared! Boss room cleared!]

[Will you advance?]

"Yes" and I will have cleared this dungeon for the 100th time.

[You will be able to enter the room in 1 minute.]

"Status window."

[Status Window opens...]

-

"[Performer: Isaac Li]"

Level 27

Health: 310/300

Mana: 100

Power: 35

Resilience 21

Intelligence 1

Agility 12

Perception 8

Unused Stat Points: 6

-

"Press 3 of the unused S. Points on strength, 1 on resilience and 2 on perception"

[Power 35 -> Power 38]

[Stamina 21 -> Stamina 22]

[Perception 8 -> Perception 10]

[You can enter the boss room!]

[Boss room access granted!]

I took a breath and held out my sword and said, "I will end your suffering, Minator." I said.

[Beast Warrior - Minator] [25th Sv]

Roooahhh!

This creature, which was about three meters tall, human from the waist down and bull from the top, started to run towards me with a roar.

Çllliiiiinnnggg~

The Minator's horns and my sword collided. If I hadn't cleared this dungeon a hundred times, he might have stopped me, but alas, today will be my 100th time slaying him. I poured more power into my sword.

CRACK CRACK CRACK!

After pushing the Minator back, I approached him with slow steps. One of his horns was broken and the other was badly frayed, and he was writhing in pain on the ground.

"See you, old friend. Rest in peace." I brought my sword down on the Minator's head.

For a moment it felt as if time stood still as the sharp blade glided gently through the air. Then, in silence, the sword made contact with the Minotaur's neck. For a moment everything stopped, then I brought my sword down quickly.

The Minotaur's head separated from its body in a delicate movement. As the torso fell to the ground, the headless body quietly collapsed in place.

[You've Leveled Up!]

[Congratulations, you've cleared the dungeon for the 100th time!]

[You have achieved a great accomplishment!]

[Administrator Kronal congratulates you with a dumbfounded expression.]

[You have a new title.]

[The title, Indomitable Will, has begun to take effect.] [C]

-

Effects: you don't give up, regardless of the situation you are in.

-

"I didn't know such a title existed. It sounds useful."

[You are the first person to clear a dungeon 100 times. The Tower wants to reward you.]

A large system message filled my field of vision.

[Please make your selection.]

-

[Item Selection]

<Black Flame's Fingerless Gloves> [SS]

*Reduces all types of flame damage by 75%.

*Increases the user's susceptibility to flame spells.

<Ecelestial Black Sword> [SS]

*Increases the user's Strength and Endurance by 5 levels.

*Increases the user's aptitude for the dark arts.

<Deep Sea Boats> [SS]

*Reduces all kinds of water damage by 75%.

*Allows the user to move in water without losing speed.

-

I already have good armor. It would be foolish to choose Black Flame's Fingerless Gloves.

I looked at the steel sword I was holding in my hand, which was about to break. The Deep Sea Boots might work, but right now my priority should be something that can do damage.

"I choose the Celestial Black Sword."

[You have obtained a new item!]

[The item, the Celestial Black Sword, has been added to your inventory!]

"Good, so I don't have to worry about the sword for a while."

*

[You have left the Village of Beginnings!]

[You have left the Safe Zone! Other incarnations will be able to attack you].

(N.B. Note: I changed the word player to incarnation, it looks more pleasing to my eyes).

"Exactly, exactly. Why did I put so many warnings on the tower? They didn't seem so annoying when I was writing." I felt sorry for Isaac, the Isaac in my novel had witnessed them a million times.

[You have entered the Ruinia Forest!]

[Recommended level cap 10+]

"Who knows what I would have done without this path? It's good that there are paths between cities. But it's not normal that it's so quiet here. I should have encountered at least a few bandits by now."

Anyway, it's good for me. It's been a day or two since the tower opened. The incarnations must be at least 10 levels now. Unless you count the ones from previous eras.

I walked and walked and walked among the oak trees in peace. Where is this damn bridge? I've been walking for how many minutes and I still haven't reached it.

After a few more minutes of walking like this, the iconic red bridge appeared on the horizon, and the closer I got, the more I realized that it was a work of Asian architecture.

It was the Ame no Ukihashi, the famous bridge connecting heaven and earth. If my eyes were not mistaken, there were some men waiting in front of it.

Hmm? I guess these are the famous usurpers, if they are still here, then Isaac hasn't crossed this bridge yet. If he had, these ruffians wouldn't be alive now.

I approached the bridge with slow steps and was about to ignore the men and cross the bridge when one of them said, "What a pity, little lady, you shouldn't have come here alone." He said.

I was going to let them live, but little lady? They are screaming at me to come and take my life.

"There's no need for chaos, go about your business and I'll pretend it never happened." I said as I looked at them all with an uncaring look.

One of them stepped forward and said, "Someone needs to teach this little lady that the world has changed." He said.

The one standing behind said, "If you leave all your belongings, we won't harm your beautiful life." And he took a few steps toward me.

[Activating Talent, Eyes Seeking Truth.]

[Henry the Usurper has been found to be lying.]

"Haha, you said the world has changed, right? Then I guess the ways of solving problems have changed too." I said and took out the Celestial Faith from my inventory.

"You wanted my stuff, right? Come and take it. It's all yours if you defeat me!" I exclaimed.

~feinh