Three Awesome New Blessings and the Destruction of the Altar

"Ugh~" Allen's eyes opened slowly, and he found himself once again at the grand altar.

"Back already?" He muttered under his breath, glancing around.

The expansive surface of the grand altar lay before him, encompassed by the towering presence of the eight statues that encircled it.

His attention was drawn to the diamond table adorned with intricate patterns and symbols, the very spot where the crystal ball of life had rested.

Yet now, it was gradually cracking, its surface giving way until it shattered abruptly.

"Boom!"

The diamond table fractured naturally, its debris scattering in all directions.

"Wind Magic: Wind Shield!" Allen's fingers snapped as he uttered a quick incantation.

An instant later, a protective shield of wind materialized around him, fending off the flying diamond fragments.

However, these diamond shards were exceptionally sharp, carrying the potential for injury if not handled with care.

As the wind shield dissipated, Allen let out a soft sigh.

"Activate the panel!

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[Information Panel:]

[Name: Allen Frey]

[Age: 15 Years Old]

[Title/Blessing (Class): Born Genius (Mage), Cherished By Mana (Mage), Loved By The Elements (Mage), Profound Insight (Mage)]

[Title/Blessing (Special): Unyielding Valor, Innate Mastery, Mastermind, Inspirational Leadership, Astute Visionary, Irresistible Charisma, Guardian of the Power Crystal Ball (Crystal Ball of Life), Beloved by All Living Beings, Bearer of the Invigorating Essence of Life]

[Special Items: Power Crystal Ball of Life (5%/100%)]

[Class: Mages]

[Class Level: True Mage—Beginning Stage (Mage)]

[Progress/Experience: 2500/4500 (Mage)]

[Elemental Affinity: The Four Great Elements (Fire, Water, Wind, and Earth)]

[Body Condition: Peak (Best Condition Ever)]

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Observing the significant changes in the panel, Allen's curiosity surged, prompting him to delve into its details.

His focus settled on the [Titles/Blessings (Special)] section, where he discovered three new blessings that brought forth a rush of elation within him.

"I certainly didn't anticipate receiving three new blessings," he remarked with a chuckle. His interest piqued as he began to peruse the description of each blessing.

The "Guardian of the Power Crystal Ball (Crystal Ball of Life)" blessing had been bestowed upon him due to his role as the possessor and protector of the life force crystal ball he had recently formed a pact with.

Additionally, the "Beloved by All Living Beings" blessing clarified that due to the immensely potent life force of the power crystal ball within him, all living creatures—whether they be humans, animals, or any other inhabitant of this world—would hold him in high regard.

This phenomenon stemmed from the intrinsic influence of the crystal ball of life, a symbol representing the world's positive energy and the essence of life itself.

"It appears, however, that this effect extends only to all living beings except for monsters," Allen murmured quietly, his thoughts taking shape in words.

Differing from other living entities, monsters stood out as an exception, showing marked immunity to this influence, underscored by their intrinsic bias and resilience against such effects.

It was said that monsters came into existence during the world's creation, infused with an additional energy unique to their making: the energy of death.

This distinctiveness sets monsters apart from the other races inhabiting the world.

However, this notion was likely no more than a myth, one he found hard to place faith in.

The origin and early history of the world remained unrecorded in history books and the annals of worldly knowledge.

Even the chronicles of the era featuring the first-generation heroes and the descending gods who graced the world remained conspicuously absent from both his past and present lives.

"This enigmatic world undoubtedly conceals profound mysteries, spanning thousands, hundreds of thousands, or perhaps even millions of years," Allen mused, his excitement mounting.

Before long, he encountered the final blessing: "Bearer of the Invigorating Essence of Life." This blessing elucidated that his presence emitted a fragrance, evoking tranquility and comfort among living beings.

"All three blessings are truly remarkable and hold a special significance for the guardian of the crystal ball of life!" Allen's hands tightened, and he perceived the subtle changes rippling through his body brought forth by these newfound blessings.

It felt as though his very being had undergone a rebirth owing to the effects of these blessings.

"Alright, now, is there a new entry?" Allen's gaze swiftly turned towards the [Special Items] section, where the life crystal ball's progress was indicated at a mere 5%.

"So, I can only access five percent of the life crystal ball's power," Allen mused, stroking his chin as he contemplated the revelation. He found himself in agreement with this limitation.

Given the immensely potent capabilities of the crystal ball of life, it was only fitting that he, still at the level of a True Mage, couldn't fully harness its maximum potential.

"Perhaps, when I ascend to the ranks of Wizard and Great Wizard, I might be able to wield eighty to ninety percent of its power," Allen exhaled deeply, a smile forming as he entertained the thought.

As someone who had experienced the Wizard level and tasted its intricacies, upgrading the [Mage] class was a rather straightforward endeavor for Allen.

Yet he remained wary of the perils of rushing and comprehended the wealth of opportunities available for the seven heroes, which he could steal to enhance his abilities.

"The tome chronicling the ancient magic exclusive to the Mage Class hero..." Allen recalled one of the mage-class heroes, a woman whose madness was as notorious as her powers.

He himself narrowly escaped death when that very woman unleashed the might of Ancient magic upon him, an encounter that left him nursing a lingering grudge.

"But there's no rush." Allen nodded with conviction, fully aware of the whereabouts of the ancient book that held the secrets of ancient magic.

This tome found its sanctuary within a weathered and decaying temple nestled in a distant, desolate place.

Its entrance was shielded by a labyrinthine arrangement of intricate magical formations, ensuring a safeguard against unwelcome intrusion.

Of course, he acknowledged that his current strength was inadequate for penetrating the defenses protecting the ancient book's resting place.

At the very least, he realized that his power level needed to reach that of an Arch Mage before he could successfully navigate the shrine housing the ancient book.

His attention shifted to his experience point panel, now displaying [2500/4500], a substantial increase attributed to his victory over the water dragon residing within the lake.

"Alright, I'm thoroughly content with these enhancements. Upon my return, I can delve into studying the life crystal ball and the acquired dragon egg!" Allen's excitement resonated in his exclamation as he disengaged his panel.

"Panel, deactivate," he uttered softly, causing the interface before him to vanish.

Subsequently, his gaze swept across the altar, noting an abrupt and vigorous tremor that rippled through it, as if on the brink of shattering.

The eight statues quivered with intense vibrations.

"This altar is on the verge of collapse!" Allen's shock was palpable as he witnessed this abrupt and alarming transformation.

"Boom! Boom!"

The eight statues, eaten by an unknown passage of time, fragmented instantaneously.

Appendages and components, including hands and heads, plummeted toward his position.

"Curses! Is this how it ends?" Allen's instincts kicked in, urging him to employ his magic without delay.

"Wind Magic: Acceleration!" In the blink of an eye, he vanished from his original spot.

"Boom!"

A colossal crash echoed as one of the statues' heads plummeted, striking the ground below where he had stood just moments before.

"Whoosh!" Allen blinked and vanished, evading the descending statues and debris with astonishing swiftness.

"If this persists, I'll be crushed beneath the wreckage of this altar!" He directed his attention upward, spotting the skylight of the altar.

Composed of golden tiles, it bore an ancient painting that had suffered the ravages of time, leaving the image distorted and fragmented.

"Crack!"

A gradual splintering emanated from the ceiling of the altar, instantly alerting Allen.

"What should I do?" Allen pondered in silence, his gaze searching for an escape route.

The entrance he had used to access the altar was now obliterated, buried beneath a mound of massive rocks.

In the midst of his confusion, a glimmer of light beckoned from a distance ahead, revealing a hole.

"There it is!" Allen exclaimed, promptly employing his acceleration magic.

"Wind Magic: Acceleration!" He vanished and reappeared right beside the hole.

"No time to waste!" Allen leapt into the opening without hesitation.

"Boom!"

The altar's skylight collapsed with a resounding crash.

Thankfully, Allen had managed to escape unscathed.