[The Rat-King Varnok Defeated]
[Second Scenario Triggered]
[All Rats Are Dispersing]
Just as Arin heard the last anouncement he felt the whole building trembling. He ran for cover.
After waiting for 15 minutes, everything settled down.
Arin sighed in relief, Fortunately, nothing collapsed and building is intact.
Before checking any notification, he took out purple glowing orb.
A high-rarity orb. Please, let it be something good, Arin prayed and crushed the orb.
[Acquired : The Tail of Varnok]
Arin looked at the item in his hand. It was a wide, dark leather belt with buckle made of intertwined tails.
The leather was embedded with rodent teeth, claw and bone fragments.
And around it coiled the mummified tail of The Rat-King Varnok, spiraling like grotesque sash.
This looks disturbing, very disturbing. But at least it doesn't smell bad, Arin thought before using his Talent skill.
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[The Tail of Varnok]
Tier : 0
Rarity : Epic
Type : Accessory - Belt
Description :
Made from the remains of The Rat-King Varnok. Despite it's decayed appearance, It radiates a latent dominance energy.
Functions :
• Vermin Bond - Increase affinity toward vermins and swarm-type creatures. Making easier to tame or command them
Special Effects :
• Summon Minor Swarm - Temporarily summon a swarm of minor rodent-type creature under users command.
Duration : 60 seconds
Range : 15 meters
Cooldown : 20 hours
Cost : 5 durability + Energy
[Durability : 120/120]
Notes :
• Fully expose for better effects
• Increase likelihood of unlocking tamer-related class options
•Can synergize with specific skills, trait or items.
•Can be upgraded
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Arin read with heart full of excitement.
[Your Talent Sharpens]
Huh... What was that? I thought I muted the notifications. Arin thought and checked his notifications.
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[Sub-Biome Boss : The Rat-King Varnok Slain]
[Exp +400]
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[Performance Bonus : Solo kill]
[Exp +100]
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[New Achievement : The Front runner]
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[You Leveled-Up]
[Reward Received : Vital Surge]
[Free Points +2]
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I got two level-ups so am I level 3 now?
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[Quest Completed]
[Contribution : 100%]
[Claim Reward?]
[Yes/No]
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Arin selected yes.
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[Reward Received :
• Fragment of Authority (1/3)
• Resources Pack
• Title : Vermin Slayer
• + 3 Strength Attributed Points]
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Just as rewards were received. Arin felt a sensation go through his whole body.
It was like drinking a bowl of hot soup on a freezing night. An instant bloom of warmth spreading from his core to whole of his body.
His muscles felt denser and steadier. No rush of power, just quite certainty — like furnace silently stoked, waiting to roar.
He clenched and unclenched his fist, feeling the strength settle in. I feel like, I can do anything.
He turned and punched the wall nearby. As his fist touched the wall. A jolt of pain entered through his hand.
Arin screamed in pain. F#ck, It was an illusion. It was just an euphoria brought by sudden improvement. He deducted while still in pain.
Just as he was regretting his decision of punching the concrete wall, he heard another chime.
[New Quest Triggered]
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[Quest : Throne Of The Unclaimed]
Type : Unique (One in Each Trial)
Description :
You have slain regional tyrant, disrupting the balance of Trial World. Position of power never remains vacant. Collect the fragment of authority hidden accross the trial. Only one who conquers all may claim the dominion.
Objectives : Slay All 3 Bosses
• The Rat-King Varnok - Slain
• ??? - Alive
• ??? - Alive
Rewards : Performance Based
• Title
• Stat Points
• Blueprints
• ???
• ???
Penalty : None
Notes :
• Quest Fails automatically if someone else kills the boss or by leaving the trial area
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You have very high expectations from me, Arin chuckled reading the new quest.
Let's just equipe the new belt. Arin wore the belt, It looks badass. A little creepy but still badass.
Next Arin tried to use it's effect. He closed his eyes and focused.
It was like sonar. He didn't have very high range. But he still felt some presence as feedback.
*Did all the rat already leave the building?*
Next he focused on his level.
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Level : 3
•Exp : 290/400
•Vital Surge ×2
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What is this Vital Surge? He thought. Maybe, It will restore my Hp or stamina or energy or all.
He looked at his wound and thought, I don't think I need that much now. So, let's save it.
Next he checked his title.
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[Title : Vermin Slayer]
Effect : Slightly increases damage and awareness against small beast-types
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It's not very powerful but it will have it's uses, maybe. Arin thought something and smiled, With this title, I have paw-tential to become a cat.
He laughed at his own joke and moved on to next thing.
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[Achivement : The First In The Line]
Description : You are the first one among your peers to defeat a biome boss solo.
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That's it? Arin asked himself. There was no effect or reward attached to it.
What's the point of this if there is no gain?
Lastly he checked his attributes.
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Attributes
• Vitality : 5
• Endurance : 6
• Strength : 4 —> 7
• Dexterity : 5
• Intelligence : 7
• Sense : 8
Free points : 4
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He mulled over where to put his stats.
Increasing Vitality will mean higher hp and higher hp will result in higher survivability
Increasing Endurance will reduce the damage taken and maybe increase stamina
Strength would probably be power, meaning increasing it will result in higher attack power and speed
Dexterity will probably mean control, so increasing it will result in more precise control of body.
Intelligence normaly means mana or magical power and I don't have clue about that. Maybe it will also increase thinking speed or capacity.
And lastly increasing Sense will result in better sensitivity about the environment or increase in range how far I can see or hear.
In games I can focus in on stat but I don't think, It will work that way. Because If i want high speed then I need high strength properly with high dexterity.
And I will need high endurance too if I want to use all my strength for longer period.
Lastly without Vitality, I will be glass cannon. Arin deducted.
[Your Talent Sharpens]
It's this again. What is this? Arin checked his notification but that notification was not there.
He didn't pay too much attention to it and focused on stats again.
He decided it would be optimal to go with balanced build.
I need to survive so let's focus on Vitality first then balance the rest, he came to conclusion.
• Vitality : 5 —> 7
After putting points in the vitality, he felt the tightness around his body loosened. His blood felt heavier and more energetic but also felt more fluidic and ran smoothly.
He felt fresh and full of life like how one felt after a good workout.
But this time he didn't lose reasoning like the last time his strength increased.
He enjoyed the feeling and then put points in his Endurance.
• Endurance : 6 —> 7
He felt aching of his wound lessened. His breath didn't feel as heavy as before.
But this time feeling of improvement wasn't very great.
Maybe I'm getting used to it or maybe it's due to increase wasn't very big this time, Arin speculated. After all he just put one point in the stat already having above average points.
And the last point, I think I will need high dexterity to utilise my strength fully, Arin thought before adding point to it.
• Dexterity : 5 —> 6
He felt like oil had poured in his every joints. He moved his hand. Its movement felt smoother, no wasted movements.
As he moved, his steps felt lighter. He didn't felt faster, he felt precise.
He glanced at his final stats.
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Attributes
• Vitality : 7
• Endurance : 7
• Strength : 7
• Dexterity : 6
• Intelligence : 7
• Sense : 8
Free points : 0
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Arin nodded, satisfied with his decision. He checked his vital and noticed that due increase in his stat his vitals also increased.
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HP : 123/140
Stamina : 132/140
Energy : 126/140
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With his stats balanced and his wound healing, he leaned against the wall and took a deep breath.
"Now should I wait and spend the night here or go exploring outside?"