-1625- [ Feathered Wing ]

"Clang!"

With a flash of light, an item materialized above Rozen's main interface.

It was a ring shaped like wings, reminiscent of a fairy's delicate feathers.

Rozen tapped the ring, summoning a window that displayed the item's information.

However, before he could read it, Leafa exclaimed in surprise.

"Isn't this the <Feathered Wing>?"

Clearly, Leafa recognized this drop item.

"This… this is one of the rarest items in the entire server! Only three exist, and it has a 0.001% drop rate from Bosses of the Fallen Fairy class!" Leafa squealed with excitement.

Hearing Leafa's explanation, Rozen was equally surprised.

"So it's that rare of an item?"

This fact had not occurred to him. Rozen had known the ring was dropped by the Fallen Fairy Boss, making it rare, but not to such an extreme degree.

Judging by its abilities, though, it lived up to its reputation of being one of only three in the entire server.

Because...

"It's a rare accessory-type item that is unparalleled in all equipment types. It not only grants the wearer a significant agility boost but also offers tremendous magic resistance. Any attack magic with a proficiency below 300 is completely nullified, magic under 600 is weakened by over half, and even spells under 900 proficiency are reduced by 20-30%. Only a few high-power spells can deal full damage—this item is incredibly powerful!"

Leafa couldn't hold back her excitement.

"Among all confirmed accessories in current ALO, this ranks within the top five in performance. Its rarity and drop rate are ranked in the top three. So far, there have only been three instances: one was obtained by a top-tier player and is currently equipped; another was auctioned for 4.5 million Yrd; and the last was sold for over 6 million Yrd but was stolen by the Salamanders and presented to their Lord, who now wears it."

The one in Rozen's hand was the fourth to appear in all of ALO.

Considering that the game had been running for a year, this ring could easily fetch tens of millions at auction.

If this was Rozen's first lucky drop, it couldn't have been more fortuitous.

A 0.001% chance—what outrageous luck he had...

Of course, as a seasoned gamer, Rozen knew that the drop rate of some ultra-rare items could fluctuate under specific conditions. For example, Boss-level monsters typically required a powerful team to defeat, but if a player managed to defeat one solo or finish the battle in record time, the drop rate could increase significantly.

Since Rozen had taken down the Fallen Fairy in just three seconds, the drop rate must have been boosted to a remarkable degree, leading to the ring's appearance.

With this ring, Rozen's agility would be greatly enhanced, and he would gain formidable magic defense.

All he needed now was some high-level gear to bolster his physical defense, and his squishy weakness would be completely covered.

"Not bad," Rozen remarked with satisfaction, equipping the ring.

A faint aura of shadowy light enveloped him, like an invisible barrier wrapping around his body, giving him the sensation of wearing a sheer veil.

Watching this, Leafa didn't feel envious—she merely gazed at Rozen with admiration.

In truth, Leafa had never been particularly interested in wealth or rare items that other players sought after. What she enjoyed most was the freedom of soaring through the skies and the thrill of battle. As a result, she didn't crave equipment much.

However, seeing Rozen acquire such a rare and powerful item made her genuinely happy. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been so excited just now.

For some reason, watching Rozen grow stronger and become more immersed in the game filled Leafa with joy.

It gave her a certain feeling.

"I can finally exist in the same world as you..."

Leafa whispered to herself.

"Hm?" Rozen turned to her, puzzled. "Did you say something?"

"N-no! Nothing at all!" Leafa stammered, quickly hiding her thoughts and coughing awkwardly. "Now that you've had such a lucky start, what's your plan from here?"

"I'll focus on gathering equipment and items," Rozen answered without hesitation. "After all, most of my gear is still beginner-level stuff—anyone can tell I'm a newbie at first glance."

Even with beginner equipment, Rozen was already unbeatable in aerial combat, with unmatched speed and incredible attack power. But since his goal was to conquer the World Tree—a feat no one had achieved—it was better to enhance his strength as much as possible.

Otherwise, he might have to resort to more forceful means in the real world to solve everything.

"In that case, let's—"

Just as Leafa was about to suggest heading back...

"My wings seem to have recovered," Rozen said, lifting his sword and gazing toward the depths of the canyon with a gleam in his eye. "I think I'll fly around a bit more."

"..."

Leafa was speechless.

...

An hour later, Rozen finally returned to Sylph territory, looking completely satisfied.

Leafa, however, was utterly exhausted, dragging her feet with a tired expression. To an outsider, it might have looked like something unspeakable had happened to her.

Together, the two of them visited several shops, drawing curious and puzzled looks from the surrounding Sylph players, as they searched for equipment to complete Rozen's set.

"I want the best gear available. Don't worry about the cost."

With that, Rozen handed the reins to Leafa, asking her to lead the way.

Leafa took Rozen to several luxury shops and introduced him to well-known crafters and merchant players. From them, Rozen purchased the latest high-performance equipment or had custom gear crafted using rare materials he had collected.

After visiting countless shops, Rozen finally gathered a set of equipment that met his standards.

"Not bad, right?"

Standing in front of a store, Rozen smiled at Leafa, showing off his newly equipped gear.

Gone was his beginner's attire. In its place was a scholar's robe, white with gold embroidery, making Rozen look like a noble priest straight from the royal court. He was strikingly handsome.

His outfit also featured several visible accessories, proving that Rozen had filled every equipment slot with top-tier gear.

Leafa's face turned red, and her heart raced uncontrollably.

She couldn't help it—Rozen looked far too charming, like a dreamboat capable of sweeping any girl off her feet.

And seeing Leafa's reaction left Rozen quite satisfied.