Zephyr was impressed at the sword in his hand. It is even more impressive than his Blitz Thunder Ray which was an epic weapon. The probability to trigger a double critical interests Zephyr as he was reminded about the 5 Joint Attack of Aetherius Dragon Slaying Sword.
Zephyr returned the sword back to where it came from as he proceeded to the sword next to it. He grabbed a sword that radiated light around it.
[Twilight Blade]
Rating: Unique
Durability: 550/550 Attack Power: 795
* Strength + 183
* Agility + 178
* Vitality + 187
*Pierce Rate + 15%
* Applies 10% of the wearer's strength to the weapon's physical damage.
* Applies 10% of the wearer's intelligence to the weapon's magic damage.
* There is a low probability of attacks will be guaranteed to Pierce and ignore the defense.
* Attack power +30% against those with black magic power.
* The skill 'Twilight Strike' will be generated.
Twilight Strike: Releases a cold wave of energy that heavily injuring all those it hits. The piercing energy activates and attacks instantly, leaving only a ray of light. Deals 300% damage, as well as a 100% chance of leaving them blinded and unable to see for 3 seconds.
A sword of light created by the Legendary Blacksmith for the Church of Light. Anyone that wields this sword will be enveloped in an aura of light. It is a symbol to punish evil.
Restrictions: 600 Strength, 400 Agility and Advanced Sword Mastery Level 3.]
Zephyr held the sword that radiates light as he swung it. Every slash leaves a trace of light which made him interested about the sword. He then returned it and inspected the next sword.
[Klein Hunting Sword]
Rating: Unique
Durability: 410/410 Attack Power: 720
* Deals an addition 30% damage to monsters.
* Increases critical rate by 30% when attacking monsters.
* The chance of a monster dropping items when killed is increased by 20%.
* A 10% increase in the acquisition of character experience when a monster is killed.
A sword made by the legendary blacksmith. A weapon made for efficient hunting that monster hunters love.
User Restriction: 550 Strength, 450 Agility and Advanced Sword Mastery Level 3.]
'Oh!'
Zephyr was intrigued as the effect of the sword has the same effect from his Rising Star title. He wondered if the effects would overlap with each other allowing him to receive more experience points multiplier.
He then looked at the sword that radiates a killing intent which made Zephyr curious on how the sword was able to release it.
[Bane Sword]
Rating: Unique
Durability: 351/351 Attack Power: 793
* Unconditional bleeding will occur when an attack is successful.
* Decreases the healing ability of the target by 50% when they are hit.
* A critical strike will cause a bleeding status that will last for 3 seconds. The bleeding damage will be proportional to your attack power.
* The target's bleeding effect will be maximized when three combos are achieved. At this time, the damage done to the target will increase by 200% for 1 second.
A sword made by the legendary blacksmith. A weapon made for ultimate cutting that would make any target bleed.
User Restriction: 550 Strength, 450 Agility and Advanced Sword Mastery Level 3.]
'Hmm. Interesting.'
Zephyr thought as he then look at the last sword.
[Zilron's Sword]
Rating: Unique
Durability: 731/731 Attack Power: 780
* Attack speed will increase by 15%.
* Ignores 20% of the enemy's defense.
* Increases the power of attack skills by 20%
* Slashing attacks will add an additional 20% damage.
A sword made by the legendary blacksmith. A weapon made when he was suffering in boredom.
User Restriction: 550 Strength, 450 Agility and Advanced Sword Mastery Level 3.]
As all swords was unique rated, Zephyr decided to buy it all. As a Sword Saint, he had no problem about the restrictions as he could bypass it.
'This swords are perfect for my Sword Manipulation.'
Zephyr thought as he wasn't able to use the skill's full efficiency as he lacked the number of swords. Now with the swords, he can now do it and he could practice to control five swords at the same time.
As Zephyr was in his deep thought, Agur came out from his workshop with a ragged expression but Zephyr could tell that he was done repairing.
"That was fast old man."
Zephyr said which made Agur laid out his chest proudly.
"That's obvious. Who do you think I am?"
As a legendary blacksmith, repairing those unique rated equipments was not hard and challenging at all. In fact, he enjoyed the opportunity to repair Zephyr's items.
'Hmmm.'
Agur paused for a while seeing that Zephyr was surrounded by his works. He looked at the swords that was hanging on the walls as he could also guess that Zephyr took interest on those.
"You can take those."
Agur calmy said which Zephyr turned his gaze to him. He was as if looking to someone retarded which infuriates Agur.
"If you want it, just take it. No ones gonna stop you!"
Agur raised his voice with annoyance at Zephur. Zephyr then understood that Agur wanted him to take the swords for free. However, Zephyr didn't want to as all swords had high value that would cost millions of gold.
Even it cannot compare to the Aetherius Set, if this swords were released into the public, it would cause a whole kingdom into chaos just to obtain these swords. Reading his thoughts, Agur rebuked.
"I don't care about money as it was never a problem to me. I just wanted my creations to be on the hands of someone capable of using them."
Zephyr nodded in understang the craftsman's passion that Agur had. He could see that Agur wanted his swords to be a source of many heroic tales that a hero would have. However, as he don't want something to be attained this way, Zephyr gave all the gold coins he had but Agur returned 100,000 gold coins.
"You should probably save for yourself."
Agur said as he don't want Zephyr to be broke with no money left as he could tell that he was on his way to an another journey. Zephyr no longer became persistent as he accepted it.
After receiving the swords and accessories, Zephyr bade farewell to Agur. He thought that maybe he would encounter a demon again as he wanted to encounter and fight another demon.
If Agur would know the desire of Zephyr towards his quest, he would totally shout in rage as the demons which were considered as disaster in Tensura was treated by Zephyr as playthings.
Leaving the smithy, Zephyr was reminded of something as he touched his face for a second. Zephyr then moved to a shop somewhere in White Tiger City.
"Hello, young man."
Due to the effect of his high charm, the shopkeeper's attitude towards him was much better than the other players. Her face revealed a gentle smile as she talked to Zephyr.
"One random mask please."
Zephyr said to the shopkeeper. As his appearance were the same in real life, in order to avoid future troubles, he decided to buy a new mask to cover his face. As his previous mask was destroyed by Sun Wukong during his fight against him.
The shopkeeper then brought a black tiger mask to Zephyr and said.
"Strictly speaking, the mask is not an equipment but a prop that conceals one's appearance or atleast the masks in my store are like this."
"But as far as I know, there are some masks that can improve your stats and has another abilities. I really hope that one day, I'll have the chance to see a rare item like that."
Zephyr accepted the mask as he paid the shopkeeper with 20 bronze. Zephyr immediately wore the mask as he finally made his way where the mark on the map was located.
But before Zephyr could leave, the shopkeeper shouted in surpise.
"He- heroes badge!"
Her eyes was so shocked as she stared at the badge in Zephyr's chest.
"Please forgive me as I have been too disrespectful. Please take back your money. Your someone who will definitely become a hero, how could I dare to take your money."
Zephyr shook his head that she didn't need to return it. Seeing his refusal, the shopkeepers face stiffen but Zephyr explained that he didn't need more free stuffs.
Understanding his sentiments, the shopkeeper smiled charmingly. Zephyr then left and continued his way.
****
A day had passed when Zephyr went through all the forests and mountains after leaving the White Tiger City.
'This is the place!'
Zephyr turned his gaze as he discovered a large cave guarded by several figures which Zephyr found familiar.
'Demon God's followers.'
Zephyr now understood that the Demon God's Cult was the one responsible for the anomalies of the monsters.
"The numbers aren't a joke... aren't there at least 30 of them?"
Zephyr examined them before making a move as he deslike making any error.
'All of them were Tier 1.'
Zephyr paused for a while as he then thought.
'This is a perfect chance.'
All 5 unique rated swords appeared as it all float into the air. Zephyr then walked his way into where the Demon God's followers were. Seeing him, all of them widenes their eyes not expecting his arrival.
Pepepepeng!
The 30 against 1 fight started.
Before they could even scream, Zephyr's swords immediately bombarded them.
[You have dealt 96,827 damage to the target.]
[You have dealt 98,237 damage to the target.]
[Critical!]
[You have dealt 126,452 damage to the target.]
[You have...]
All of them screamed in pain as they suffered after receiving the enormous damage of Zephyr. Without having the suppressions, Zephyr high stats dominated those who were on the same tier as he was.
With the effects of the swords, Zephyr killed many Demon God's followers instantly, Zephyr then proceeded as he decimated the rest while using [Sword Manipulation]. None survived his assaults as they were like pieces of paper which was easily cut by the Sword Saint.
With [Sword Manipulation] Zephyr annihilated every Demon God's followers without even lifting a finger as he only controlled the swords. Zephyr also received an amountful of experience points and many drops but didn't check any as none pique his interests.
While most players were forming parties to hunt a level 15 or 20 mobs, no one could have imagined that there was someone who was killing level 40+ mobs alone. Moreover, he did it with a shocking efficiency.
Moving on, Zephyr moved toward the cave. He was able to move effortlessly because all the Demon God's followers were eliminated by Zephyr.
The moment when he stepped into the cave...
[You have discovered the hidden dungeon, 'Demon God's Cult Hideout'.]
[You are the first to make this discovery.]
[You have made an achievement that is not easily accomplished. Additional karma will be provided.]
[You have acquired 100 karma.]
[You have acquired 150 additional karma.]
[All experience gained inside the dungeon will be doubled for the next 5 days.]
[The item drop rate inside the dungeon has also doubled for the next 5 days.]
As Zephur entered the cave, he could see many people carrying numerous supplies. At first glance, there seemed to be hundreds of them. The supplies ranged from food to weapons and even some unknown herbs. No matter how one looked, they were obviously preparing for a fight that would come.
Suddenly Zephyr heard something that dropped to the ground. He then look at the Demon God's follower who were staring at him with surprise. It immediately sreamed and alerted the others.
"Intruder!"
He screamed as he casted numerous curses from black magic at Zephyr.
[You have been cursed.]
[You have resisted.]
[You have been cursed.]
[You have resisted.]
Seeing that he was immediately attacked, Zephyr decided to exterminate every single one of them leaving no one alive.
Blitz Thunder Ray appeared in his hand as he dashed to the one who fired many curses towards him. Even he now had a better weapons than his Epic one, Zephyr decided to use it as it would only make things easier if he used an unique rated sword.
As his stats was high, it would cause him to deal more damage and he was worried that clearing the dungeon would only become more easier. As he was charging, a thought flashed into his mind.
'Let the game begin.'