In an instant.
A warm energy flowed through Natsuki Subaru's entire body. All soreness and fatigue vanished in an instant, and even the sweat soaking his clothes evaporated completely.
"No matter how many times I experience it, this feeling of being fully revived is truly wonderful!"
Natsuki Subaru spread his arms, moving his revitalized limbs. A bold idea suddenly flashed through his mind,
"Since status recovery can instantly restore even physical exhaustion, then, if I were severely injured, even suffering disabilities like severed limbs, could using this status recovery completely restore me to my original state?"
Although Natsuki Subaru hadn't personally verified such a hypothesis, given the almost omnipotent magical extent this system had demonstrated, it probably wouldn't be a problem.
"Forget it, I'll try it later if I get the chance."
Thinking of this, Natsuki Subaru shook his head and shifted his attention back to the remaining two rewards.
Looking at the newly added 5 attribute points and the Blessed Box emitting a soft golden glow, Natsuki Subaru couldn't help but rub his hands together:
"Today is truly a bountiful harvest. The attribute points are more than double the usual."
"Spirit at 18 points is already high enough, no need to add to it for now. Strength is also at 13 points, far exceeding the normal value, while Agility and Stamina are relatively low... Should I distribute the points evenly?"
Natsuki Subaru quickly called up the attribute panel to study it carefully, stroking his chin in thought for a moment, then clenched his fist and tapped his palm,
"Indeed, I should still add to Strength. As the saying goes, one force overcomes ten skills. As long as my strength is sufficient, any enemy can be dealt with in one punch!"
With a thought, Natsuki Subaru invested all 5 newly acquired attribute points into the Strength category.
The familiar warm current surged again.
Natsuki Subaru could clearly feel his muscle fibers strengthening, bone density increasing, and his entire body becoming more solid and powerful.
Host: Natsuki Subaru
Level: 1
Occupation: None
Spirit: 18
Strength: 18
Agility: 6
Stamina: 7
Health: 50/50
Mana: 10/10
Experience: 0/100
Allocatable Points: 0
...
"The Strength attribute column has reached 18 points!"
Natsuki Subaru gazed at the system panel, a happy smile on his face.
Strength had increased from the initial paltry 7 points to the current robust 18 points; this value had more than doubled.
Hoo—!
Natsuki Subaru tried throwing a punch into the air. The powerful arm strength created a clear sound of wind breaking, giving him the illusion that he might now be able to knock down a sturdy bull with a single punch.
Although this idea was somewhat due to the inflated ego after a surge in strength, the increase in power was real.
You know, the punching power of an ordinary adult male is usually around 40 to 50 kilograms, while he could now achieve a level of 150 kilograms with a casual blow.
"This level of improvement would already be considered at the level of a professional boxer in my original world, but... this is still far from enough."
However, this joy was soon replaced by a grave expression as various crises from the original work flashed through Natsuki Subaru's mind.
The upcoming Royal Selection meeting, the rampaging Mabeast White Whale, the lurking Witch Cult, and the Sin Archbishops of Sloth, Greed, Gluttony, driven to madness...
Each one was a fatal threat. An 18-point Strength attribute was probably still far from sufficient against these beings.
"In the end, my own strength is still insufficient..." Natsuki Subaru clenched his fists, unable to resist complaining inwardly,
"If only I had the strength of Sword Saint Reinhard. Even just a tenth of his power would be enough to handle most crises. After all, that guy is this world's favored son, getting whatever Divine Protection he wants, his cheating isn't even disguised... Damn it, comparing people is infuriating."
"But then again, my own growth rate isn't slow. If I can continue to improve like this, maybe one day I can surpass that cheat Sword Saint... Forget it, let's not think about these things."
Shaking his head to dispel these stray thoughts, Natsuki Subaru's attention returned to the box emitting a soft golden glow.
This Blessed Random Box looked much more advanced than the ordinary boxes he usually opened, its body even entwined with some colorful strands of light.
"Let's see what good things this Blessed Random Box can produce first."
Natsuki Subaru rubbed his hands together, and with a thought, opened the Blessed Random Box.
"Swish—"
A dazzling golden light burst forth from the box, so bright that Natsuki Subaru had to squint.
"What's going on... such an exaggerated effect."
Natsuki Subaru muttered under his breath, his eyes narrowed to a slit.
Once the light dissipated, a simple, ancient-looking black key lay quietly in his palm.
The key was entirely black but shimmered with the unique cold light of metal, its handle carved with intricate patterns.
"This is... a key?" Natsuki Subaru picked up the key and brought it closer to his eyes for careful examination.
Just then, the system panel automatically expanded, displaying lines of text emitting a ghostly blue light:
[Item: Temporary Dungeon Teleport Key.]
[Type: Consumable (One-time use)]
[Quality: Rare]
[Usage Limit: 0/1]
[Description: A special key forged by some unknown monarch. It can open an entrance to a randomly generated temporary dungeon. The internal structure and Mabeast types within the dungeon are completely random. Successful clearance will grant generous rewards commensurate with the difficulty.]
[Warning: The flow of time inside the dungeon is different from reality, but the risk of death is real.]
"Temporary Dungeon Teleport Key?" Natsuki Subaru turned the key over, carefully examining the system description. "Only one use, meaning this is a limited-time challenge instance?"
"Ah, I remember now!" Natsuki Subaru stared at the key for a while, then suddenly slapped his forehead,
"Isn't this just like a single-player instance entry ticket in RPGs, the kind where you can get equipment and experience after beating the boss."
"As a level 1 newbie right now, what I lack most is a way to level up quickly..."
A joyful smile appeared on Natsuki Subaru's face, his fingers unconsciously tapping the surface of the key.
"If I can successfully clear this dungeon, maybe I can level up several times!"
Thinking of this, Natsuki Subaru's eyes sparkled with eager anticipation, but he quickly calmed down,
"However... the system warns that the risk of death is real, which means there's still considerable danger inside."
"It's too dangerous to go in rashly now, and I'm still working at the mansion. If I disappear for too long, Rem and the others will definitely become suspicious."
"I need to make thorough preparations first... At least raise my basic attributes a bit more to have the confidence to clear this temporary dungeon."
Thinking of this, Natsuki Subaru, with a thought, stored the dungeon key in the system's item inventory, an unconscious smile playing on his lips.
"This way, there's another path to becoming stronger."
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