Bell Cranel always dreamed of becoming a hero, but reality proved far crueler than his fantasies. Left humiliated and on the brink of death after a fateful encounter with a Minotaur and the adventurer Ais, something deep within him awakens-a power u...
After an arduous journey through the demon-infested depths, Bell had finally reached his goal. The weight of countless battles and relentless bloodshed culminated in a single notification flashing before his eyes.
[Demon Souls Collected: 10,001/10,000]
A deep breath escaped his lips. It was done.
[You have completed the Regular Quest: "Collect the Demons' Souls! (1)"] [You will receive the following rewards.]
[Reward 1: Choose any 1 item from the shop] [Reward 2: Bonus Stats +20] [Reward 3: Undisclosed reward]
Bell's eyes flickered to the first reward, and a new screen opened before him.
[Reward 1.] You may choose any 1 item from the shop. Please select an item you would like to receive.
His gaze scanned the vast selection of powerful artifacts, weapons, and relics—each tempting in its own right. But one item stood out above the rest.
[Phoenix Cloak: A magical cloak that passively heals wounds over time. This would be invaluable in tough fights or solo expeditions.]
Without hesitation, he made his choice. The moment he confirmed it, a faint ember of golden light wrapped around his shoulders as the cloak materialized, its fabric exuding a gentle warmth.
Yes, he could always buy health potions from the shop but, this was for practicality.
[Reward 2.] You have obtained bonus stats +20.
A surge of power coursed through his body, reinforcing his muscles, sharpening his senses, and strengthening his very core.
Bell smirked. "Finally, the last one."
[Reward 3.] [Blueprint: Holy Water of Life] You have acquired the blueprint to craft [Holy Water of Life].
Bell's brows rose slightly. "This... may be useful in the future."
Satisfied, he pulled up his status screen. His hard-earned progress was on full display.
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[Name: Bell Cranel] [Job: The Monarch of Shadows] [Title: Wolf Assassin (+2 More)] [Level: 75] [Fatigue: 0] [HP: 14,640] [MP: 3,652] [Strength: 171] [Health: 160] [Agility: 163] [Intelligence: 166] [Sense: 136] [Available Ability Points: 0]
He clenched his fists, feeling the raw power surging through him. This journey had pushed him further than he had ever imagined. And now, it was time to return.
Orario awaited.
...—...
The sun hung lazily in the midday sky, casting a golden glow over the bustling streets of Orario. The air was filled with the scents of freshly baked bread, sizzling street food, and the faint fragrance of blooming flowers from a nearby stall. Bell, Lili, and Mikoto strolled through the market district, taking in the lively atmosphere.
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