[ ✨ ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED! ]
[ ✧ You killed your first dungeon boss!
Congratulations on killing your first dungeon boss!
Here are your rewards:
— 1,000 Gold Coins
— WEAPON: Fifth Heaven, shortsword ]
[ EXIT × ]
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One good thing about this whole thing even when Izik was suffering from all kinds of body aches was he got rewards here and there for a whole lot of things both ridiculous and not.
They collectively let out a sigh of relief. Smythe slumped on the floor much like Ryo and Kameron. Even Aleksi was breathing heavily. Izik manage to keep himself standing despite the fact that he was beyond exhausted. He can only imagine passing out the moment he saw his bed. Lovelia's appearance was something they never accounted for but had no choice but to deal with.
Quinlan caressed his ginormous black snake, "Thank you for your help, Liel." The serpent seemed honored to help as it snuggled to Quinlan's face before it disappeared. Izik turned to Quinlan, checking if his mana was on a critical level. Surprisingly, his condition seemed much better compared to when he fought the mini-boss. It seemed like summoning Fang requires more mana compared to Liel. Izik was thoroughly fascinated by Quinlan's magic and even wondered how many beasts he could summon. Maybe next time he'll ask Quinlan himself.
Kameron stared at his shaking hands, "I need to see a guide," he sighed while the others just nodded in agreement. Izik didn't comment considering, he doesn't seem to really need a guide. Why would he need one when he's actually a high-level one? However, Izik was comforted by the fact that none of them seemed to be on the verge of falling.
"Let's explore the mansion first and see if we can get some loot then let's leave." Aleksi offered. Unlike others, Aleksi might be exhausted but he still has some energy left to do some work.
Smythe raised her hand, "I'll sit that one out, I feel like I will pass out anytime. I'll just wait here." The lady decided to even lie down on the cold bricked path.
In the end, the only one who explored the mansion was Aleksi, Izik, and Quinlan. Kameron was obviously still tired and Ryo offered to stay with them in the case when monsters appeared. It was unlikely considering the dungeon boss was defeated but Izik learned that a lot of things don't go as expected when it comes to dungeons.
The mansion was plagued by low-level monsters that some were even more afraid to see the Hunters. They're not even worth pulling a sword out for. It only took them less than half an hour to explore the place and like what Aleksi said, they were able to find treasures and even weapons which Atticus all swallowed gleefully. When they got out, they called for the others as they began to walk towards the sixth island.
"Wow," Kameron whistled staring at the ruins Izik left when he fought the Warden. The small building on top of the underground prison caved in and there was a hole filled with debris that decorated half of the island. "You went wild," the guy grinned at Izik who simply replied with a shrug.
"I have a feeling Error doesn't even know how to hold back," Quinlan commented with a teasing smile. Izik froze at his statement. It's not that he doesn't know how to hold back, it's more on he doesn't know how much power he needed to defeat a monster. He realized throughout the raid that he may have been using too much mana or power for certain monsters. He definitely needed to learn to hold himself back.
"I want nothing but to take a bath," Smythe groaned while they aimed for the dungeon's exit. "And my share of course." a wide grin decorated her lips. "I can finally buy the clothes I have been eyeing!" She sounded excited as the other members began talking about what they would do as they exited the dungeon.
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[ 📣 EVENT ]
[ Congratulations!
You successfully finished the event!
Here's your reward:
— 2,000 Gold Coins
— ACTIVE SKILL: Heaven's Wrath
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[ CLAIM REWARDS → ]
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A single dungeon raid got him so many coins, weapons, and skills. Izik couldn't help but look forward to another raid especially when he managed to increase his level six times. Luckily, since Seasons of the Storm was a new guild, they were required to go on multiple raids within one and a half months. Seemed like joining a new guild was the right decision.
Bright lights swallowed them and before they knew it they were back at the zone with Max rushing to them in panic. "Are you guys, okay?" the restorer worriedly asked.
"As you can see, we are all still alive," Aleksi replied with a huge smile. "Is there any problem?"
Gone was the indifferent Max, the restorer that sent them without even looking at them rather he was replaced by this worried-looking Max. "Uh," he rubbed his nape. "The dungeon class changed into A." Ah, Izik thought, that explained why he suddenly looked frantic.
"We figured," Quinlan smiled but Izik could practically see the menacing aura seeping out of him. "There's a dungeon boss."
"There is!?" Max was quick to clear his throat, trying to regain his composure. "Respawned dungeons do then change."
"Looks like it," Aleksi chuckled, patting the guy's back to shake off some of his nerves from him.
"I guess the dungeon boss was not that hard to defeat?" Max chuckled awkwardly.
"Oh, she's dangerous," Izik mindlessly commented. "She has a curse that guarantees death in 30 minutes." All the members looked at him with horror written on their faces. Max's face of terror was almost comical.
"She has what?" Smythe asked, flabbergasted.
Izik backed a little as they hounded him. "Remember the magic she used, it's a curse and if you don't dispel it you'll die in 30 minutes."
"And you are just telling this to us?" Kameron exclaimed.
"Well, I have a skill that gives me immunity to curses," Izik replied, quietly, looking away.
"You do realize that if it was any of us, we could have died?" Smythe freaked out. They began talking over each other until Aleksi reigned in and told them to calm down while Max just looked at them looking pale as a sheet of paper.
"If you don't mind," Max interrupted. "I will be expecting your report tomorrow." The restorer then requested for them to close the dungeon. Aleksi was quick to look at the open gate and use his magic. The gates slowly disappeared into glowing dust particles, embers floating through the wind. Izik couldn't help but watch in awe, remembering how Xanthe closed the mythical dungeon and how he looked ethereal doing so.
They started the raid at almost midnight and it seemed like it was past lunch already when they managed to get out.
As the dungeon gate was closed, Max handed Aleksi what seemed to be a rectangular gold chip. "Congratulations on finishing the raid and closing the dungeon. Since the class changed, your rewards will also change. Please go to the Guild Castle to claim your reward. It should be ready tomorrow." Max then excused himself and left them.
"Thanks," Aleksi stared at the chip. He then showed it to the members. "We successfully closed our first dungeon! Great work to everyone!" Luckily this made everyone forget about Lovelia's curse as they excitedly talked about the rewards. "Let's go back to our house and rest then we can split the rewards tomorrow!"
"You guys still have a spare room, right?" Smythe asked.
"Yep, it's meant to be yours so you can occupy it anytime," Quinlan replied.
"Cool," Smythe grinned. "Let's call some acolyte and guides over."
"Yeah, I need a guide," Kameron spoke. They began walking to leave the zone when the ground suddenly trembled. They turned in the middle of a zone where a red dragon landed. Before everyone could even admire its majestic silhouette, it disappeared into glowing dust particles, leaving nothing but embers behind.
Izik froze seeing a familiar figure standing in the middle, all eyes on him.
Shit, he inwardly curse as Xanthe Soleil roamed his eyes all over the place. His flight or fight response was being triggered, luckily, Izik managed to keep himself calm. Teleporting will only make him guilty. He needed to have faith in his new looks from his earrings and the mask that covers half of his face.
"What is he doing here?" Smythe asked.
"Maybe he heard that Izik Arden's here?" Kameron responded.
"Izik Arden is here?" Smythe turned to Kameron. Every time Izik hears his name, he wanted to shrink into nothing or throw the strongest punch he could throw at Xanthe Soleil's perfect face.
"I mean, why else would he be here?" Ryo joined the conversation.
"Point," Smythe began looking all over. "Maybe I can spot this idiot and offer him to the Prince. I need that 10,000 Gold Coins."
Izik wanted to just scream.
"I am too tired for this," Kameron lamented. Izik's eyes sparkled, staring at his guild mate. "Let's hunt him next time. We need rest." Somehow everyone agreed as they began to leave the zone while Xanthe seemed to be looking all over the place with other Hunters either watching him in awe or judging him for whatever.
The moment they were meters away from the zone and Izik could only hear the whispers of the people about the sudden arrival of the prince but could no longer feel his presence, Izik was finally able to breathe and relax.
On why Xanthe Soleil suddenly appeared, he doesn't even want to know. All Izik wanted at this moment was to take a shower and sleep and for the Soleil Prince to leave him all alone.