Eregn got dressed and headed downstairs to a feast laid out on the table fit for a king he couldn't believe it as he sat down and dug in like a animal until his plates was clean.
" Wow, I was more hungry then I thought guess that's what happens when your out for two days, but now that I had plenty of rest I need to level up and get stronger before the exams." Thought Eregn as he wiped his mouth.
Crowley came out of the kitchen to clear the table
" Why Master Eregn I see that you cleaned your plate. "
Eregn smiled at Crowley with delight. " Yes Crowley it was excellent ! I've missed your cooking I can't remember the last time I ate like that. "
" Wonderful ! Have you decided when you wanted to start your training Master Eregn ? "
" Yes Crowley I've decided that I don't have much time to train so I need to learn all i can as soon as possible please. " Crowley nodded his head in agreement " We shall go to the back then your father has built in a sparing area, give me a moment to prepare and I shall be out there shortly."
Eregn made his way to the backyard and it was surrounded by flowers and trees that lead out to a path that had a open field with the ground paved and smoothed out that look like it was made for dueling while waiting on Crowley, Eregn was in thought how to level up.
" I know I have to learn combat skills, but it seems like I'll have to wait till later to test out my other abilities...Hades how do I summon the dead ?"
< Hehe...I thought you would never ask.. well first you would use your death detection skill then once you find suitable targets you would want to use then use reanimate for a corpse body or summon spirit for a ghost and if you want to keep it then store it in your black coffin >
" Hmmm.. seems simple enough I will sneak out tonight to test it."
" Are you ready Master Eregn ? " Eregn turned around to see Crowley in a bronze color armor with a pink gemstone in the middle that connected to the edges of the armor from the arms down to the legs with inscriptions that were also outlined with a pink glow, the trimming also glowed a dimmed aura of energy on the helmet, and on his back was a sword to match.
Eregn was in awed by the immense pressure that was coming off of Crowley this was the first time he saw him fully geared up like he was ready for battle he decide to use his inspect skill.
< Magic Inspect Activated >
< Isaiah Crowley
Class: Crystomancer Spellknight Lv ???
Hp:???
Strength:???
Speed:???
Endurance:???
Intelligence:???
Mana:???
Epic Armor: Grade 8
Bonus:???
Epic Sword : Grade 8
Bonus: ??? >
Eregn jaw almost dropped he knew Crowley was strong, but for him not to have any of his stats show up other then his magical element and armor
was impressive especially since the best armor and weapons went up to grade 10
" I got to make me some armor and a weapon, I'll have to check out the crafting tab later also." thought Eregn as he began to walk towards Crowley.
" As I was getting ready young Master it dawned on me that I didnt know what weapon you wanted to train with these will be your standard set that spellcasters and spellknights start with." Crowley had on another spacial ring, opening it he pulled out several weapons and a grey armor set with white inscriptions on them for Eregn.
The weapons that Crowley brought out was a sword, shield, bow and arrows, two daggers and a staff ,Eregn also decided to inspect them.
< Magic Detection Activate >
Basic Armor: Grade 1
Bonus + 5 to all stats
Basic Sword: Grade 1
Bonus + 4 to strength
Basic Shield: Grade 1
bonus + 3 to Endurance
Basic Bow and arrows: Grade 1
Bonus + 2 to Intelligence and Strength
Basic Daggers: Grade 1
Bonus + 2 to Speed and Intelligence
Basic Staff: Grade 1
Bonus + 2 to Speed and Strength
" Hmmm what should I choose ?... the sword or daggers would be nice and I'm not much of a marksman so the bow is out and the shield doesn't really suit me so...." just when Eregn was about to pick Hades spoke up.
< Choose the staff...believe me it will fit you better in the long run... >
" The staff are you sure ? "
< Yes... I wouldn't steer you wrong..hehehe >
Eregn picked up the staff and gripped it in his hand it felt heavier then it look, as he swung it a couple times he could feel his strength and speed increase swinging it as it gave off a faint glow.
Crowley raised his eyebrow intrigued by Eregn pick
" Intresting choice Master Eregn the staff is a very versatile weapon easy enough to use, but takes long time to master, in the right hands it can turn the tide of any situation just remember any weapon you use is an extension of your body ; since you are a beginner and this is your first lesson I will not be using a weapon."
Crowley placed his sword down and took a martial arts stance. " I also will be holding back my mana to not overpower you too much, now come at me with everything you have so I can have a clear assessment on your skills."
Crowley face become serious as he motion his right hand for Eregn to bring it.
Eregn used his spatial ring to store the basic armor then used the ring to equipt it on to him it started off being bigger then he thought it was untill the inscriptions started to glow fitting him perfectly he could feel the armor bonus enhancing his body.
< + 5 to all stats >
< + 2 to speed and strength >
< Quest Received, land a strike on Crowley, Reward: instant level up >
Eregn smiled seeing the quest pop on his screen with a instant level up he knew somehow he had to land a strike.
"Just one strike how hard can that be?" thought Eregn as he held the staff out running towards Crowley, ready leading with a downward smash just for Crowley to side step leaving him to hit nothing following with a cross strike, Crowley was able to dodge once again Eregn tried to send pokes at Crowley only for him to dodge effortlessly making Eregn look like he was in slow motion, Eregn continued this mixing in strikes for awhile until he could feel fatigue set in, with beads of sweat pouring down his face.
Eregn had to think quickly before he would be too tired to continue and fail the quest. That's when a idea struck in Eregn head it was a long shot and he only had one chance to get it right.