33. Rewards for his efforts. [1]

After Amanda's and Neel's confession to each other, they both mutually decided to form a relationship.

Except for kissing each other, they did not go any further.

The reason was Amanda wanted to tell Neel everything about her before giving her chastity and as for Neel, he did not want to rush things.

After coming home, Neel decided to completely focus on the game from now on.

Many things had happened in the last few days when he took a break.

But he decided to rest till morning, as he was still in thoughts of Amanda's soft lips.

So he slept that night.

In the morning, after waking up and getting fresh he decided to first check the forums.

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[Leader board Updated check out new updates and top 5 players.]

Nowadays, the newest VRMMORPG 'In-Game Online' has been a lot popular among the youth….

Blah Blah Blah…

New Updates:

1) Leaderboards: the leaderboards will work on the base of achievements. i.e. the players have to complete quests, kill monsters, increase ranks and participate in the competitions created by the 'IN Game Online'

2) System update: To work with the leaderboard system the current system will be updated.

3) Leaderboard Points System: The leaderboard is like the overall strength. The players after completing the 'given' quests, monster hunts, and competitions will receive "Leaderboard Points" which are 'LP'

4) Special Update: Players will be able to use Leaderboard Points to access System Shop.

5) Minor system bug fixing and system optimization.

[Top 5 players (Currently)]

Name. Leaderboard Points Rank

Mizuki Shinohara 105 C+

Archit Pandey 100 C+

Victor Wiseman 99 C

Elizabeth Brown 97 C

Snow White 97 D+

These are the players who have acquired rankings currently. On the 30th Hestian day, these players will be rewarded and will be able to enter the system shop and can make any and only 'one' purchase for free.

For rank 1, all the unique treasures, skills, and techniques will be available.

For rank 2, all rare treasures, skills, and techniques will be available.

For ranks 3 to 5, all common treasures, skills, and techniques will be available.

Finishing in the top 5 is dream come true players, blah blah blah…

[Comments]

AlphaMale: They said all unique rank?!!!!! Finishing at the top will be the best case!!! To the moon!!

Anya'sBrother: Fuck!!! I only got 3 LPs!!! Better hurry!

BigPPnationalist: I awakened as D rank and got 50 points!!! Leveling up is best!

YourMum: Yesss!!! If you leave safe zones then you get better monsters and points!!! I did and got 57 LPs to let's go!!

DepressedB7: Maybe there is still a god in this world who doesn't hate me! Got 52 LPs

Woman?69: Ya I also got more LPs the moment I ranked up!

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Reading the article and comments Neel wondered.

"I also have completed the quest. I should also check this out."

He immediately entered the game.

Once inside he was once again inside the familiar desert.

However, there was a lot of change in his situation this time.

He no longer felt pain, no longer felt thirst and hunger he felt last time.

Before he did not notice it but when he looked at his hands he saw the change.

"Eh?"

He started touching his body and felt the change.

It was more refined. The muscles were much better and toned.

His beard was still there inside the game. His clothes were tattered and he stink of sweat.

There was too much difference inside the game and outside the game.

"Once I leave this desert, the first thing I will do is take a bath somewhere."

"But if my physical condition is the same as I left, why I don't feel sore muscles and thirst?"

He questioned, but unfortunately, there was no one to answer his questions.

"Well whatever, I will first look at the changes and then check my reward."

He said and opened the new system window and voila!

A lot of things were changed, except for his status.

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'Status'

Name: Neel (blur)

Strength: cannot be assessed.

Agility: cannot be assessed.

Intelligence: cannot be assessed.

Spiritual Energy: Nil.

Overall Power: cannot be assessed.

Bloodline: (blur)

Legacy: (blur)

Luck: Mythical luck of the Moon Princess.

Ability: [Determination]

Skill: none.

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But there was a change. It was in his ability.

After completing his quest he achieved this ability.

[Determination]

From the primordial times 'Determination' is the only reason for gaining power for mortals.

The person who dedicates himself to the work assigned will reap the rewards even immortals are envious of.

Ability [Determination] gives the person confidence, hope, positive energy, and strong willpower.

Note: Ability [Determination] does not increase any status points nor gives any buffs. It simply gives the person willpower to accomplish the impossible.

Ability [Determination] is combined of sub-abilities.

[Dedication] [Hope] [Willpower] [Positive Mindset]

In any given situation the holder of ability [Determination] will not lose hope and will dedicate himself to overcoming the obstacle.

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Neel kept reading the information about the ability [Determination].

After finishing reading the information, Neel sat on the ground.

"This ability is more than enough. I won't lose my mind if I have this ability with me."

He thought to himself.

"Now let's see the changes in the system."

He said and continued looking in the air, as he saw the minor changes in the system interface.

There were new things added, aside from the status window and inventory, there were three new options and one option that was closed for him to access.

Quests, Leaderboard, and Leaderboard points.

Inside the quest section, there was a quest that showed 'completed'

And check the new quest option below the card of the previous quest.

"For now, I think I should check for rewards of the previous quest than getting a new one."

Neel thought and after observing the window for some more time he moved to the next one.

'Leaderboard'

This section was the same as what he checked on the forums.

As for his ranking?

He was unranked right now.

He will not get ranked on the leaderboard, cannot access the system shop, and cannot get LPs until he awakens that is he gets rank-based cultivation.

"So they need people to awaken fast huh? That is why this leaderboard and all"

Neel deduced the company's motive immediately after looking at the current situation.

"Now, let me check the reward."

A greedy grin appeared on Neel's face as he thought about the quest he has recently completed.

He took out the slip from his inventory and started reading the content that appeared on it after completing the task.

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[A/N: we have completed 30 chapters!!]