Year X037
It has been one year since Aria came to the floating island with Eldric. She had gotten known most of the people in the floating island. Greeting everyone with a smile.
"Good morning miss"
"Good morning sir"
Her warm smile greets the people around her.
"Morning Aria, would you buy any vegetable today"
"Hey there Aria, need any potions?"
She had completely blend in with the people there, she often got discount in buying stuff.
Eldric on the other hand, wakes up early every day to train with his sword, along with the guidance of his swordmaster Vulcan. Though the training is just honing in the basics, swinging the sword, vertical slash, horizontal slash, his master convinced him that the simple and basic training is what makes his sword sharper and stronger.
Aside from training the basics, Eldric also frequently seen taking on quest.
"There are two main ways to become stronger Eldric, both of these methods must come hand in hand, the first is basic training, the second is experience. The more you wield the sword, the better you are at reading people's movement and tracking they're next move. After sufficient experience you might also be able to counterattack every move that has come from enemies." Vulcan.
"I see, alright then master" Said Eldric while nodding to his master.
Eldric and Aria is often seen together at the adventurer's guild, they discussed things with the receptionist.
Aria Was also able to obtain herself the adventurer's card, indicating her as an official adventurer.
Year X038
Eldric and Aria ventured into quest after quest, searching for further clues.
They asked the receptionist about the puzzle they ecounter on the abandoned orphanage.
"Hello miss, do you remember last year, when I went out to visit my old orphanage home?"
"I think I remember, what about it Eldric?"
"So, I actually found a puzzle regarding the secrets of the orphanage, do you know anything about it?" Eldric hands out the notebook, revealing a jumbled up letters in the books, containing letters and symbols.
The receptionist face frown
"I'm sorry Eldric, I dont know what it is. Let me ask my colleague, maybe they know something about it."
After a few moments, she came back
"They also seem to not know anything, I'm sorry once again Eldric."
Aside from the receptionist, they also asked people around, but no one seems to know what it means.
Year X039
Eldric and Aria continued their pursuit of knowledge and adventure.
They had spent countless hours studying the enigmatic puzzle, chypering ancient texts, and seeking guidance from wise scholars.
They spent days upon days searching books in the library. One day, while browsing through an ancient library, Aria stumbled upon a hidden passage behind the walls, a long-forgotten book being the switch for it.
The passage spoke of a forgotten language, one that held may be the same language, thus being the key to deciphering the puzzle they had been grappling with for so long.
Aria swiftly searched for Eldric.
She found Eldric in the training grounds, sweat glistening on his brow as he honed his sword skills. "Eldric!" she called out, her voice filled with excitement.
Eldric turned towards Aria, a curious smile spreading across his face. "What is it, Aria? You seem excited."
Aria couldn't contain her excitement any longer. "Eldric, we've found it!
Eldric eyes widened with excitement as they realized they had stumbled upon a crucial clue. They eagerly followed the passage's instructions, painstakingly translating the symbols and unlocking the secrets that lay within.
As they pieced together the puzzle, an image emerged, revealing a map, containing the secrets of the world. 4 labyrinth pin pointed across the map, each with its own secrets and information about the world.
With this information in hand, though they're journey is far from over. Eldric and Aria had finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Year X040
Slowly but surely, Eldric and Aria collected the stuff needed for them to embark to yet another journey. A long journey that would take months even years to complete.
They also learnt new spells and increase they're strength while preparing. It's better to overprepared than to underprepared
Aria and Eldric explore the books in the Ancient Library, searching for potentially useful spells.
Eldric, with the guidance of his master Vulcan, also searched for potentially useful spells
[Acquired Phantom Step Lv.1] A swift and elusive technique that allows the swordsman to momentarily vanish from sight, reappearing behind their opponent in a blink of an eye, catching them off guard for a surprise attack.
[Acquired Blade Dance Lv.1] The swordsman channels their energy into a flurry of lightning-fast sword strikes, creating a whirlwind of blades that can strike multiple enemies simultaneously.
[Acquired Heavenly Guard Lv.1] A defensive technique that creates a temporary barrier of energy around the swordsman, shielding them from incoming attacks and providing a moment of respite to regroup and plan their next move.
Aria also picked up and learnt a few spells, in order to support Eldric whenever needed.
[Acquired Purify Lv.1] A spell that cleanses ailments and negative status effects from her allies, such as poison, paralysis, or curses.
[Acquired Protective Barrier Lv.1] A defensive spell that creates a protective shield around Aria and her allies, reducing incoming damage and providing a temporary boost to their resilience.
[Acquired Healing Wave Lv.1] unleash a wave of healing energy that restores a significant amount of health to her allies within a wide radius.
With the newly acquired skill, they are ready to head out into the adventure.
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Name: Eldric Volker
Level: 42
Experience: 38,000/50,000
HP: 380/380
MP: 220/220
Job: [Hidden Job] [Magic Swordsman]
Skills: [Hidden Skill Lv.0] [Dash Lv.6] [Firebolt Lv.5] [Magic Barrier Lv.5] [Wind Blade Lv.5] [Aura Slash Lv.4] [Sword Dance Lv.4] [Phantom Step Lv.1] [Heavenly Guard Lv.1] [Blade Dance Lv.1]
Passive Abilities: [Swordsmanship Lv.8] [Sword Aura Lv.4] [Regeneration Lv.6] [Mana Regeneration Lv.5] [Enhanced Reflexes Lv.6] [Aura Manipulation Lv.4]
Equipment:
Weapon: Sword of the Sword God
Armor: Enchanted Steel Plate (Upgraded, Reinforced with Magical Resilience)
Accessories: Amulet of Protection (Blessed, Enhanced with Defensive Ward), Ring of Agility (Enhanced, Enchanted with Swiftness)
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Name: Aria
Level: 38
Experience: 34,500/42,000
HP: 280/280
MP: 400/400
Job: [Healer/Support]
Skills: [Healing Touch Lv.6] [Blessing Lv.4] [Protective Barrier Lv.5] [Revitalize Lv.5] [Divine Light Lv.4] [Purify Lv.1] [Protective Barrier Lv.1] [Healing Wave Lv.1]
Passive Abilities: [Healing Mastery Lv.8] [Meditation Lv.6] [Mana Mastery Lv.6] [Mana Regeneration Lv.6] [Aura Sensing Lv.3]
Equipment:
Weapon: Staff of Serenity (Enhanced, Enchanted with Healing Energies)
Armor: Robes of the Celestial (Blessed, Reinforced with Protective Enchantments)
Accessories: Pendant of Healing (Enhanced, Enchanted with Amplified Restoration), Bracelet of Serenity (Enchanted, Boosts Mana Regeneration)