The Lost Artifact 3/3

After defeating the goblin leader, Kaelen struggled to stand, so he used his sword as support.

Unfortunately, using the skill Blood Aura had depleted his mana, and they didn't have any mana potions to use. As a result, he couldn't heal himself.

As they walked back into the cave to retrieve the artifact, Lunar Witch let him place his arm around her neck so he could lean on her. "I'm sorry I couldn't be more help in that fight," she suddenly apologized.

"Don't worry about it. You did your best," Kaelen casually replied. The fact that she had chosen to stay instead of running away while he was stuck fighting the goblin leader earned his respect.

It wasn't her fault if she wasn't able to help him. As a mage who had to fight using only a wooden staff as a weapon to deal physical damage, Kaelen felt that she did a better job than most people would have done if they were in her place.

After a moment of silence, Kaelen said, "Do you want to know how I was able to use a skill?"

Lunar Witch nodded.

"Actually, you can create any skill you want as long as it's related to your class. You simply have to visualize it in your mind." He was interested in what kind of skill she would create with her mage class.

Immediately, she stopped in her tracks, closing her eyes for a moment.

When she opened them again, a spectral blade appeared in the air beside them.

Kaelen could feel that it emanated great power.

Like thunder, it struck the dead goblin, piercing through its skin and coming out on the other side, showcasing the power of the attack.

And then another spectral blade appeared beside Lunar Witch and struck the goblin again. And then another one. Soon, the dead monster had many holes in its body.

'Don't you have a cooldown?!' Seeing the event in front of him, Kaelen regretted his class choice.

Weren't mages way too powerful? Didn't they have unlimited kinds of magical skills available to them? There were endless possibilities. As long as something was magic, the skill could be created!

'How unfair...'

Soon, the duo arrived at the deepest part of the cave, where they saw two treasure chests that probably belonged to the goblin leader.

The first chest contained 100 gold coins in total. Lunar Witch suggested that since she didn't contribute much, he could take everything, but Kaelen rejected the idea. In the end, they split the rewards 50-50.

He now had 53 gold coins in his possession.

Opening the other treasure chest, Kaelen was disappointed. He had expected the artifact to be overpowered and help him become one of the best players in the game, but he had a disappointed expression as he read the artifact description.

[Goblinbane Pendant: This small amulet was crafted by a powerful mage who specialized in the creation of magical talismans. While the pendant itself appears to be nothing more than a simple piece of engraved stone, it has a powerful anti-goblin enchantment that makes the wearer virtually immune to goblin attacks. It can be a valuable tool for adventurers who frequently encounter goblins.]

After this, the duo returned to the village and gave the artifact to the old man.

"Ah, you have returned! I see that you have retrieved our precious family heirloom. Thank you, adventurer. You and your partner have done our village a great service." The old man was in a great mood after receiving the item.

He then took out a ring. "Here is your well-deserved reward. Use it wisely, adventurers."

[ Congratulations! You have successfully completed the quest. Your efforts have been recognized. Keep up the good work and continue on your journey towards becoming a legendary hero in this world! ]

[ 500 experience points have been shared between the party members. You have received 250 experience points. ]

[ Congratulations! You have leveled up! You are now stronger and more experienced. Your hard work and dedication have paid off! You have received a stat point. ]

As the party leader, Kaelen received the reward item. "Ring of the Lost," he read. "The Swiftstride Ring was crafted by a powerful wizard who was fascinated with the idea of speed and motion. He imbued the ring with powerful enchantments that enhance the wearer's speed, allowing them to move with incredible agility and grace. The ring has passed through many hands over the years, and its powers have been used both for good and for evil. Effect: Dexterity +3."

"How do we share this?" Kaelen wondered aloud.

Seeing his complicated gaze, Lunar Witch simply said, "We can share the rewards based on how useful it is to our class. Since you fight at close-range, it is better if you keep it."

"Alright. Let's do that then," Kaelen agreed before slipping the ring onto his finger. Instantly, he could see his dexterity stat increasing to 9, becoming higher than his main attributes.

After using his new skill Blood Aura, he had an idea on what build to make. He wanted to become a deadly warrior that moved like thunder, and swept through the battlefield with a powerful strike. The ring was the perfect early-game item he could get for that build.

As for the stat point he got after completing the quest, Kaelen spent it on strength, which was now on par with his dexterity. He gazed at his stats panel with a satisfied smile.

[ Name: Crimson Blade

Level: 2

Strength: 9 (+1)

Dexterity: 9 (+3)

Intelligence: 4

Constitution: 8

Charisma: 1

Luck: 3 ]

"I had fun playing with you. I will be going to sleep now," Lunar Witch suddenly said.

Hearing this, Kaelen seemed to be clicking on the air as if he was navigating through the game interface. "I sent you a friend request. Let's do another quest together next time," he said. Honest players like her were rare. Usually, they would argue between themselves to get the reward, but she didn't mind at all.

"Sure," Lunar Witch replied before vanishing instantly.

However, Kaelen was able to see a slight smile on her face before she left.