In the heart of the dark and foreboding forest, two figures clad in armor that mirrored Auron's approached him, their expressions a mix of anticipation and curiosity. They waved their hands in greeting, eager to report to their leader.
"Boss Auron, we're here," one of them announced, his voice laced with a hint of excitement.
Auron, however, was in no mood for pleasantries. His tone was sharp as he chided them, "Why are you guys even late? You should know better."
The two subordinates exchanged guilty glances, realizing they had drawn their boss's ire. They had little time for explanations, though, as their curiosity about the captured NPC got the best of them.
"So, Boss Auron," one of them ventured cautiously, "did you really catch the NPC? Where is he?" Their eyes scanned the surroundings, searching for any sign of Eidos.
Auron turned his gaze to the forest floor, where he expected to see Eidos lying, broken and defeated. But what he saw, or rather, what he didn't see, filled him with shock and puzzlement. Eidos, the NPC who had been at his mercy just moments ago, was nowhere to be found.
"What do you mean, 'where'?" Auron replied, his voice tinged with growing concern. He felt a chill creep down his spine as he realized the gravity of the situation. "He was right here, lying on the ground—"
But his words trailed off into a disbelieving silence. Eidos, the embodiment of his sadistic pleasure, had vanished, leaving no trace behind. The forest, once a silent witness to their twisted game, offered no answers. It was as though someone or something had spirited the NPC away, right from under Auron's nose.
Dread gnawed at him as he considered the implications of this inexplicable disappearance. Had someone interfered with his plans? Or was there more to this NPC than met the eye? Auron's mind raced with questions.
As the silence of the forest settled around him, a sudden and unexpected sound shattered the stillness. Crack. Auron's head snapped towards the source of the noise, his heart pounding with surprise and alarm.
Before him, Eidos had thrust a sword in his direction with lightning speed. Panic surged through Auron's veins, and he reacted on pure instinct.
[Agility]
With a surge of agility, he narrowly evaded Eidos's deadly attack. But as he twisted to evade the blade, it became chillingly clear that this was no ordinary strike.
Eidos's thrust was not solely aimed at him. In a shocking turn of events, the blade sliced through the very person standing behind him, one of Auron's own lackeys. The unfortunate player had no time to react as the sword pierced his chest, ending his life in an instant.
Auron's eyes widened in a mixture of horror and disbelief as he took in Eidos's appearance. The armor adorning him was unmistakably a set that had long gone from the game world. It was a relic known for its eerie and ominous design—a haunting manifestation of a hungering beast. Forged from the elusive and powerful Silver King's Wolf, the armor bore an appearance that perfectly mirrored its origins.
But what puzzled Auron, what sent chills down his spine, was not just the sudden appearance of this long-lost armor, but the mystery of how Eidos had acquired it. The armor set had gained notoriety for its unavailability, serving as a grim reminder of the now-deceased merchant NPC who had been its sole source. That merchant's tragic and permanent demise left Auron questioning how Eidos could now be wearing the very armor that should have disappeared along with its seller.
A sense of dread crept over Auron as he scanned their surroundings, taking in the eerie and forsaken town where they stood. It was here that the ill-fated merchant NPC had once conducted his business, and the pieces of the puzzle began to fall into place.
His eyes widened in realization. Could it be that the merchant NPC's equipment had somehow transferred to this very NPC, Eidos, who now stood before him? Had Eidos ascended to a newfound role as the merchant NPC of this desolate, abandoned town, inheriting not only the mantle but also the relics of his predecessor? The implications were staggering, and Auron's heart raced with a mixture of fear, curiosity, and an unsettling awareness that he had underestimated the intricate depths of this virtual world.
**
As Eidos lay on the brink of death, battered and bloodied, an unexpected opportunity arose—one he had yearned for but never dared hope to attain.
[Achievement Acquired]
The words flashed before him, a beacon of hope in his darkest hour:
"You have been appointed as the Beasted Town Merchant."
It was an achievement that defied all expectations, a sudden twist of fate that would alter the course of his existence in this virtual realm. Eidos's inventory was swiftly updated, and a solemn silence hung in the air as he contemplated the magnitude of this change.
Name: Eidos
Level: N/A
Gold: 180
HP: 1000/1000
MP: 1000/1000
[STATUS] Tap to view
[INVENTORY - ITEMS TO SELL]
Weapons:
King's Wolf's Sword = Price: 5000 Gold [Equippable]
King's Wolf's Axe = Price: 100 Gold [Equippable]
King's Wolf's Spear = Price: 100 Gold [Equippable]
King's Wolf's Shield = Price: 100 Gold [Equippable]
King's Wolf's Dagger = Price: 100 Gold [Equippable]
King's Wolf's Bow = Price: 100 Gold [Equippable]
King's Wolf's Staff = Price: 100 Gold [Equippable]
King's Wolf's Claw = Price: 100 Gold [Equippable]
Armors:
King's Wolf's Headgear = Price: 150 Gold [Equippable]
King's Wolf's Gloves = Price: 150 Gold [Equippable]
King's Wolf's Footgear = Price: 150 Gold [Equippable]
King's Wolf's Body Armor = Price: 150 Gold [Equippable]
King's Wolf's Trunks = Price: 150 Gold [Equippable]
King's Wolf's Ring = Price: 150 Gold [Equippable]
[TL NOTE: 100 Silver = 1 Gold]
"Equipped All."
With a mental command, Eidos summoned the very armor that had baffled and terrified his pursuers. The King's Wolf set materialized around him, each piece aligning with a precision that spoke of destiny's hand in this transformation.
Set Skills Acquired:
[Regeneration]
Eidos felt a subtle, yet unmistakable shift within himself. A newfound vitality surged through his wounded body, and he understood that his health would slowly mend over time. It was a gift that promised resilience in the face of adversity.
[Agility Up]
+100 AGI
A rush of exhilaration coursed through him as his agility skyrocketed, granting him newfound speed and dexterity. Eidos felt a surge of confidence, knowing that he could now move with an unmatched grace and swiftness.
[Berserk]
Duration: 3 minutes
+100 in all stats once activated.
[+100 HP due to regeneration skill]
Eidos's body felt invigorated, and his wounds began to close as the regeneration skill worked its magic. He was now armed not only with newfound abilities but also with the legendary King's Wolf armor. It was an extraordinary turn of events, and Eidos knew that he had been granted a second chance—a chance to avenge his fallen friends and family.