{Is it because I can't see them for now? Or they are secret and need to be unraveled?} He asked himself. {Or are there any requirements?}
{Ayway, let's go back to rewards. What's left is to choose one of the three...}
{Urgh...}
{They are... too amazing.}
Besides frustration, Samiel couldn't contain his excitement any longer. The allure of these SS rank rewards was too strong to resist. He wanted to choose all three of them if he could. The thought of donning the Ethereal Robe of the Mind Monarch, wielding the Ancient Staff of The Nature Elf Queen, and harnessing the power of the Memory Orb filled him with a sense of anticipation and determination.
But... He had only ONE option.
After thinking for a while, he finally made up his mind. {Okay, even if I choose one, I will certainly find the other two of them!}
Although his decision was too ambitious, he would never shy away from challenges. Besides he didn't want the staff for himself but someone else.
{The staff would greatly help my mother!} He thought smiling.
Since his mother was a healer, the staff would greatly increase her healing powers which included her survival.
Both of his parents held great importance to him, and that's why he would do everything he could in order to help them.
{Okay, first let's see other rewards as well. Then I will make a decision.} He thought.
Then he started to read the S rank rewards one after another. There were a total of five of them.
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[The Psychic Dagger of the Phantom Assassin – S rank, Item]
[Mind Barrier – S rank, Skill]
[The Celestial Bow of the Star Archer - S rank, Item]
[The Shadow Cloak of the Nightshade Assassin - S rank, Item]
[The Broken Sword of the Envious Swordsman - S rank, Item]
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According to the description, the first item - The Psychic Dagger of the Phantom Assassin was a sleek and deadly weapon infused with psychic energy. It possessed the ability to pierce through physical and mental defenses, making it a formidable tool in combat.
When wielded, it granted the user enhanced agility and precision, allowing for swift and devastating strikes. Its uniqueness was it could bypass any physical defense completely ignored.
As such, it would only deal mental damage. But Samiel knew how deadly a weapon could this be. After all the most vulnerable things for all living were the soul and mind.
He was sure this item would serve to be useful for him since he could use it with mental power, not with mana. While imagining himself already fighting with the dagger, he analyzed the second option.
The Mind Barrier was a powerful skill that created an impenetrable shield around the user's mind. It provided protection against psychic attacks, mental manipulation, and mind reading. With this skill, the user gained heightened mental resilience and the ability to resist and deflect intrusive thoughts and influences.
Despite the fact he had to train this skill from zero, he still liked it.
{I will either choose this or the dagger,} He thought with a grin.
The third choice was the Celestial Bow of the Star Archer. It was a celestial weapon crafted from stardust and infused with cosmic energy. It possessed unparalleled accuracy and range, allowing the user to shoot arrows that travel at incredible speeds and strike with celestial precision. When wielded, it granted the user enhanced archery skills and the ability to harness the power of the stars.
But most of its strong effects have been worn out, that's why its rank has fallen to S rank.
Samiel could tell this bow was definitely one of the strongest in this world. Its effects were too tempting to ignore for every archer. But he wasn't an archer and didn't plan to become one. Thus he simply removed this option.
{There is also a requirement for someone to use it,} He spoke internally. {They needed to have star-related talent. Well, I know one person who has such a talent but...}
{Ok, l won't choose this one.} He ignored this option as he planned.
Then he read the fourth reward option - The Shadow Cloak of the Nightshade Assassin. It was a cloak woven from the essence of shadows. In summary, it granted the user the ability to blend seamlessly into darkness, becoming nearly invisible to the naked eye.
Additionally, it enhanced the user's stealth and agility, allowing for swift and silent movements. The cloak also provided protection against darkness-based attacks and illusions.
For a moment Samiel thought maybe the World System thought he liked being an assassin as the two rewards were related to it.
{But, there is one person who may need this the most. It would help her greatly. Since she was a necromancer, this would increase her survivability.} Samiel remembered one of the students with whom he was closely acquainted.
She was a powerful necromancer with her [SS] rank talent. Her summons were undoubtedly powerful, making her one of the most strongest students in the Academy. But she was weak herself and always complained about it.
"Hya~!" A cute chuckle escaped his mouth as a few memories came to his mind.
{He still couldn't confess to her by that time, hehe...} He chuckled as his best friend's face came to his mind.
However, his expression turned sad the next moment. {He is my former best friend now...}
{Although I didn't have many friends, I'm starting to miss the Academy...} A nostalgic feeling enveloped his mind.
After diving into some of his happy and sad memories, he returned back to choosing rewards.
He knew he would return to the Academy one day. And that's why he wanted to get stronger before he went.
{Ok, the next one. It is an S-ranked item called The Broken Sword of the Envious Monarch... Sounds domineering...} Samiel thought.
According to the info, The Broken Sword of the Envious Monarch was a weapon shrouded in mystery and ancient power. Despite its fractured state, it still retained a fraction of its original strength.
When wielded, it drains the envy and jealousy of those it strikes, transferring their negative emotions into a surge of power for the user. It also possessed the ability to temporarily weaken and disrupt the abilities of its targets.
{Urgh... I... don't know which to choose...} Samiel grumbled as there stood three choices for him to pick. But just like with the SS rank rewards, he could only choose one.
"Urgh..." A frustrated sound escaped his mouth. {I will choose...}
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