Chapter 43 : Treasures

The ancient scrolls, weathered and delicate, bore faded ink depicting intricate hieroglyphics and calligraphy, its edges frayed from centuries of handling.

I picked up all three scrolls. Immediately after, notifications flashed before my eyes.

[You have found an information scroll. Would you like to learn the information? ]

[You have found an information scroll. Would you like to learn the information? ]

[You have found an ability scroll. Would you like to learn the ability? ]

"Yes"

[Congratulations, you have obtained a valuable information.]

[Basic sword mastery

Rating: Ancient

Level: 1

Description: A scroll that gives you knowledge about the basics of the sword and the fastest way to learn them.]

Suddenly, I felt something foreign enter my body. It wasn't forceful at all, rather it felt like my body was urging it to be faster.

It travelled slowly and once it seemed to have reached its destination, it simply burst. Immediately, loads of information appeared in my mind. Strangely, I wasn't overwhelmed by this information, as they stayed in place for me to truly understand them.

[Congratulations, you have obtained a crucial information.]

[Mana control

Ranking: Ancient

Level: 1

Description: A skill that is revered by all being in the world. It gives you information about ways to control mana.]

Once again, I felt that strange feeling of something foreign entering my body. It also burst once it seemed to reach its destination.

Loads of information appeared in my mind, this time maybe ten, no twenty times more than the last one.

I was thankful that they didn't directly imprint themselves in there or else nothing would have remained in my mind. Since, unable to handle this much information it would simply burst.

[Congratulations, you have learned your third ability. ]

[Basic Archery

Rating: Ancient

Level: 1

Description: A skill that gives you experience about the basics of the bow and arrow and an effective way to use them.]

Bittu was quite surprised to see that this time, no information entered his mind. He expected them to do so. Confused, he checked what happened.

"Ohh, so the previous two were information, and this was an ability."

"But, why does its description seem like it is also an information?", he pondered for a while but was unable to come up with any answer.

"Well, let's leave it. I still have this wooden box that is left to open."

The treasure box was weathered and worn, its once vibrant colors faded to a gentle patina. Carved from ancient oak, its surface was etched with intricate designs that hint at forgotten stories. Despite its unassuming appearance, it seemed to hold the weight of history and whispers of adventures long past.

I opened the mysterious box.

Inside, I found something that I wouldn't have imagined, even in my dreams.

"Clothes?!"

These clothes weren't like anything he has seen. They appeared rather ancient, with lots of carvings and delicate designs on them.

He felt that whoever made this was a true cream of the crop designer.

"Truly Captivating.", he muttered, as if hypnotized by its beauty.

It had an ancient aura, probably made of traditional materials such as cotton, silk, or linen, with intricate hand-embroidery or embellishments like beads, sequins, or thread work. It, all black colour exuded a sense of elegance of an ancient emperor.

Bittu immediately wore it.

It featured a loose, long-sleeved design with a straight silhouette, reaching below the hips or knees.

"What is this feeling? Wearing it I truly fill like a king.", he thought, trying to improve his mood. Even after seeing all those treasures, he couldn't bring himself to smile. His eyes seemed to have lost their shine.

In the darkness, wearing this all black attire seemed to make him feel as if he was walking on thin ice that would break immediately if he made a single mistake from now on.

Bittu feeling himself being consumed by his emotions took in a deep breath and focused on the notifications that was before him for a while.

[Raiment of the @₹$£¶

Rank: B (upgradeable)

Enchantments: Energy absorption, locked, locked, locked.

Description: The armor of the deceased @₹$£¶.]

Bittu's eyes widened in surprise as he saw the words written after rank.

"This can be upgraded!"

"Good, Finally a nice treasure "

Strangely, Bittu unconsciously ignored the name of the armor. His gaze landed straight on rank. He then checked its enchantment, excited after seeing four of them there.

'Energy absorption?' he thought as he looked at the first one.

Unlike before, this time a description appeared when he thought about this enchantment.

"Ahh"

[Energy Absorption: Absorbs 40% of the attack that lands the armor, reducing the overall attack power.]

Bittu let out a surprised yell when a green screen appeared before him. He didn't expect a notification to pop up at all. However, when he read the notification, his mouth was left open.

"Absorbs 40% of the attack? Isn't that a lifesaving enchantment!", Bittu almost let out an excited yell. At the moment, he seemed to have forgotten what he had gone through just a while ago.

Human minds were just like that. Even when we are surrounded by nothing but suffering, we still get happy over small things.

"It's feels good to finally have clothes on.", he said in nostalgia since he was naked from almost the starting of his adventure in the dungeon.

....

*slash*

*slash*

*slash*

Bittu moved his hands slightly as he took an attacking stance. Suddenly, he moved his blade in consecutive strikes as he slashed.

Right now, Bittu was practicing the way of the sword. Even though it didn't quite fit with the way of blade, he felt that the basics of both were similar.

After wearing his clothes, Bittu has finished checking all his spoils, so he began to comprehend the information that he just got. He felt that he should use this free time as effectively as possible, so he started with the basics of the sword, which was comparatively easy to understand.

He did this for an unknown about of time and now; he felt quite confident that he could use the blade just fine.

*slash*

*slash*

*slash*

"Huff.... Huff.... Huff...."

As sweat slid down his bare body, and with his eyes close, Bittu relaxed his tensed body. Immediately, he sat down, taking in deep breaths, filling his lungs with fresh oxygen.

Taking a break till his body was in its optimum state, Bittu then said, "Good, I should be fine using this blade."

"Now, I shall start my training with mana."