Next came the much-anticipated loot opening.
Upon opening the chest, it emitted a dazzling golden light. Soon, system notifications arrived.
[Obtained: Twilight Night's Shadow!]
[Obtained: Twilight Night's Armor!]
[Obtained: Twilight Moon!]
[Acquisition Condition: Unique equipment obtainable only by the person who solos the boss and clears the labyrinth on their first attempt.]!
[Twilight Night's Shadow (Empty Skill Slot): Defense +20. Additional Skill: Destruction Growth – The more this equipment is destroyed, the stronger it becomes upon repair. Instant repair. Stats unaffected when broken.]!
[Twilight Night's Armor (Empty Skill Slot): Defense +25. Additional Skill: Destruction Growth...]
[Twilight Moon (Empty Skill Slot): Defense +15, Strength +30. Additional Skill: Destruction Growth...]
Looking at the items in hand, aside from the slightly different names and appearance compared to Maple's equipment (likely because Takeru was male and Maple female), everything else was the same.
Regardless, gazing at the imposing armor and sleek shield, Takeru immediately equipped them.
This set could practically be considered god-tier equipment. Most importantly, the terrifying effect of Destruction Growth transformed ordinary gear into divine artifacts.
If nothing else, Destruction Growth alone felt like a skill Takeru could use for a lifetime.
Without further thought, Takeru removed his novice gear and donned the powerful, stylish unique divine set...
With the new equipment, Takeru's already handsome appearance was elevated further.
After obtaining the new gear, Takeru couldn't wait to test it out...
However, the labyrinth was cleared, and Takeru was teleported out. He then began seeking out minor monsters in the vicinity to try his new equipment.
During this time, Takeru also acquired the skills [Provoke] and [Great Shield Mastery Lv.1]...
[Provoke: Draws monster attention. Can be used again after 3 minutes.]
[Great Shield Mastery Lv.1: Reduces damage taken by n% when equipped with a great shield, where n is the skill level.]
...
As time passed, another two days flew by. Takeru's level had now reached 36, and he had equipped various skills and gear...
Calculating the time, Takeru realized he would soon have to leave this world.
Sitting at the initial spawn point, he calmly observed the surroundings.
Although he wanted to explore the second floor, it seemed the first in-game event hadn't even occurred yet, and the second floor wasn't open...
The first adventurous world of the Reincarnation Space was about to come to an end for him...
At that moment, Takeru opened his status panel again, quickly viewing his game-specific profile for this world.
[Nara Takeru
HP: 50
MP: 15
Strength: 0 (35)
Defense: 180 (70)
Agility: 0 (4)
Spirit: 0 (5)
Equipment: Twilight Night's Shadow, Twilight Night's Armor, Twilight Moon, Centipede Larva Bracelet, Queen Bee Ring, Dire Wolf Necklace
Skills: Absolute Defense, Giant Killing, Perseverance, Meditation, Shield Bash, Poison Dragon Devourer, Great Shield Mastery Lv.5, Covering Charge, Attack Evasion, Extreme Malice, Gluttony, Bomb Devourer, Provoke]
[Covering Charge: Can move instantly to a party member within a 5-meter radius, ignoring Agility. Damage taken becomes 2x for 30 seconds after use. Usable 10 times. Restores 1 use per hour.]
[Attack Evasion: Increases Agility when attacking.]
[Extreme Malice: VIT +1 when intentionally receiving attacks. Effect lasts for 1 day from skill activation. Upper limit is VIT +25.]
[Gluttony: The ability to devour various things as sustenance. Can convert magic, attacks, and items into own MP. Excess MP beyond capacity is stored as mana crystals within the body.]
[Bomb Devourer: Reduces explosive-type damage by 50%.]
[Dire Wolf Necklace: Strength +5, Spirit +5]
Additionally, over the three days, Takeru had spent all his remaining gold on Health Recovery Potions and Mana Recovery Potions...
He now carried 200 bottles of each. It wasn't that he didn't want more, but the carrying limit was 200...
[Health Recovery Potion: Restores 50 HP over 3 seconds.]!
[Mana Recovery Potion: Restores 30 MP over 3 seconds.]!
After reviewing his in-game status, Takeru sat waiting for the end.
"Wow, so this is what modern VRMMOs are like?!" Just as Takeru was waiting, a voice reached his ears. Looking over, he immediately saw a cute girl holding a beginner's shield.
Perhaps having never played a VR game before, the girl was full of curiosity about everything.
Then, she noticed the handsome Takeru staring at her, causing her body to stiffen slightly. For a moment, she could only stand there dumbfounded.
"Honjou Kaede?" Approaching her, Takeru tentatively called her name.
"Yes? What is it?" Hearing her name called, Kaede responded instinctively.
"You... you know me?" However, upon seeing the unfamiliar Takeru, she reacted, looking at him in shock.
"You could say I do," Takeru replied with a hint of nostalgia to her question.