Chapter 2: Tower of Trials(Part-1)
'I see so that's how it is' Hades thought to himself, after about half an hour of wandering around Hades was now aware of his environment.
'Surrounding me is a dome with a radius of about 5km, and at the center stands that tower' Hades stared at the tower that seemed to have stories.
"Nothing to gain from standing around" Hades mumbled to himself as he walked towards the tower and pushed open the gates.
--[Welcome User]--
User 22ucb6035 names Hades, welcome to the Tower of Trials.
The tower has 5 levels, a description of each level will be provided when entered.
Walk through the wooden door in front to start the trials.
"Trials, eh? So what happens if I just refuse" Hades questioned.
--[If the user refuses, they will be removed from the tower. After the timer runs out, all the area within the 5km range will be blown apart]--
"ain't that brutal, well no other way than forward" Hades mumbles as he pushed opened the doors to the first trial.
--[First Trials]--
Welcome to the first floor of Tower of Trials user 22ucb6035.
For the first floor, the user must kill 10 chosen by the Wind Primordial
The Tempest Wolf x6
The Bird of Prey x4
Please choose your weapon
Sword
Spear
Bow and Arrows
Mace
Axe
"Bow and Arrow? I read about them in an old book, apparently, it was used for sports" Hades muttered as he looked through the options.
"The weapon I know the best is a spear, however, if they are all from the same era as the Bow and Arrow it must be made of wood and steel"
"Considering that there is not much space for flying around, the best choice would be the sword"
"I choose the sword," Hades stated after contemplating everything.
A circle of bright white light formed on Hades's right hand. The light extended and then revealed itself to a Western sword with a shining blade and a black handle.
"Ho? it's heavier than an energy blade, it's duller too well to expect of primitive weapons" Hades shrugged his shoulders.
--[The Level will begin in 3 minutes, please prepare yourselves]--
"Let's see if I still got it" Hades mumbled as he held the sword in a stance. In a blink of a moment, Hades began to swing the sword with full force performing various moves using it.
--[User has learned New Skills!!]--
-Active Skills:
Blade of Wind: The user swings the weapon with full force launching short wind blades at opponent deals(90, 80, 60, 40, 30).
-Passive Skills:
Sword Master: The user has mastered the way of the sword through years of practicing. Increase in strength and Agility when using Swords.
Breath of Blade: The user has mastered the art of breathing to reduce fatigue while in battle. Increase in Defence and Agility when in battle.
Flow: The user enters a state of total concentration allowing smoother movements. Increase in Agility when in a pinch.
"Well the only sword art I learned has returned, so that's a plus"
"Status"
--[Status]--
Level: 0(?)
Strength: 3 + 5(F)
Defense: 3 (F)
Agility: 5 + 5(F)
Magic Powers: 5(F)
Magic reserves: 3(F)
"A plus 5 eh? I don't feel much of a difference, also what's up with the numbers at the end of Blade of Wind?" Hades questioned.
--[Damage Percentage]--
The number represents the percentage of damage that will be done by the skill.
Combo skills lose or multiply damage, each number represents the percentage of damage done for each cumulative strike.
For example, if a user with 100(F) strength performs a skill with 30% damage, the skill will do damage equal to 30(F)
"It losses strength for each cumulative strike, master did warn about using it in succession, but even at its strongest it only does 90%"
--[5 seconds remaining]--
"Well, it's time for some action" Hades stated with a smile as he returned to his stance.
As soon as the countdown ended a blue portal opened as six wolves that looked identical copies of each other popped out along with four eagle-like birds.
The wolves had distinct greyish fur on the back, with greenish-blue fur near their bellies.
The eagles soared as high as they could as they circled above Hades's head flapping their green feathers.
One of the six wolves pounces at Hades as it opens its jaw aiming for Hades's neck.
Hades did not waste the moment as he waited for the wolf to reach close enough and then stabbed his sword right into the wolf's open mouth, killing it in a single strike.
--[Contratulations!]--
User 2022ucb6035 on your first kill, 35 exp gained!
you have leveled up!!!
Skill: Soul Weapon Creation can be activated now, do you wish to proceed?
"That feels refreshing?" Hades questioned himself as he felt energy enter his whole body.
"Yeah, why not let's see this skill in action too" The body of the wolf glowed a green gleam and then turned into a set of gauntlets.
--[Soul Weapon Creation: Successful]--
Weapon Name: Tempest Gauntlet
Strength: 2
Durability:10
Specialty: When equipped the user can consume 2 durability or produce a burst of wind magic. (105)
"Whoah there are cool" Hades yelled in glee as he equipped his new weapons.
Before Hades could even try them one of the Birds of Prey dashed straight onto him in hopes of taking him out.
Sensing the change of winds Hades pointed his gauntlets straight at the Bird. A burst of sharp winds exploded from his hands lading point blank on the bird and killing it on the spot.
--[Congratulations]--
35 exp has been gained
You leveled up!!
You leveled up!!
Skill: Soul Weapon Creation can be activated now, do you wish to proceed?
"Hell Yeah! This party is just getting started!"
--[Soul Weapon Creation: Successful]--
Weapons Name: Tempest Feathers
Strength: 15
Durability: 1
Specialty: When launched toward enemies the Feathers will get surrounded by the wind causing devastating damage.
"All right let's do this!" Hades yelled as he charged at the wolves. His blade moves smoothly as he stroked two wolves on the chest.
A wolf launched at his leg as the remaining 2 pounced on him. Hades launched the Tempest feather at the wolves near his leg and swung his sword widely to strike the wolves.
The birds of prey noticing the opening launched at Hades, striking his right shoulder which was open due to the swing.
"tch," Hades grumbled under his breath and grabbed the bird before it could fly away and crushed its skill with his gauntlet.
'These beings are working as a team, the birds are not just blindly flying over they are waiting for the wolves to create the opening' Hades concluded as he switched the blade to his left arm.
"However, in the end, no matter how many ants I will just step over them!" Hades exclaimed and charged at the wolves yet again.
--[Soul Weapon Creation: Successful]--
Tempest Gauntlet(s) x5
Tempest Feather(s) x2
"That was something, huff...huff" Hades took deep breaths as he stood with the support of his sword.
Within ten minutes he was able to clear the first floor but another wolf managed to bite his left leg before dying.
--[Congratulations! For clearing the first floor of the Tower of Trials!]--
245 exp gained!
You leveled up!!
You leveled up!!
bonus exp: 155
You leveled up!!
--[Congratulations! You reached level 6(f)]--
The trial has ended please enter the green portal to reach the safe zone
"Status"
--[Status]--
Level: 6(F)
Strength: 5 + 5(F)
Defense: 6 (F)
Agility: 7 + 5(F)
Magic Powers: 4(F)
Magic reserves: 2(F)
Free Point(s): 18
-Active Skills:
- Blade of Wind: The user swings the weapon with full force launching short wind blades at opponent deals(90, 80, 60, 40, 30)
- Soul Weapon Creation: The user can create weapons out of the souls and bodies of enemies he has slain or who have surrendered to him. The weapons will contain abilities similar to the soul used.
- Burning Soul: The user can summon flames strong as his Magic Power.
-Passive Skills:
- Sword Master: The user has mastered the way of the sword through years of practicing. Increase in strength and Agility when using Swords.
- Breath of Blade: The user has mastered the art of breathing to reduce fatigue while in battle. Increase in Defence and Agility when in battle.
- Flow: The user enters a state of total concentration allowing smoother movements. Increase in Agility when in a pinch.