Chapter 5: The Tutorial
As the crowd examined their newfound weapons, the angel's voice pierced through the air, commanding their attention.
"It appears that everyone has received their weapons. It's time to put them to the test," the angel declared.
Once again, with a wave of her hand, a shimmering window materialized in front of the group.
Quest: Tutorial
Description: Eliminate 15 goblins
Rewards:
Experience Points: 1000
Gold Coins: 500
The people exchanged surprised and bewildered glances, struggling to digest the concept of embarking on a tutorial quest to kill goblins. It felt like a bizarre game, leaving them in a state of shock and intrigue.
"Kill goblins? How do we even do that?" someone in the crowd voiced the question on everyone's mind.
"This is starting to feel like a game. I'm getting curious," a confident-looking individual remarked, a glint of excitement in their eyes.
"Ren, don't underestimate this. Our lives are at stake," Von cautioned, gripping his dagger, a glint of determination in his eyes.
Ren nodded, his own sword held ready. "I understand, Von. I'm ready for this."
As the crowd grappled with their newfound reality, goblins suddenly materialized among them, appearing at the angel's will. There was no time to contemplate; the goblins' menacing presence sent shockwaves of fear through the group.
With their mottled green skin and sinister grins, the goblins left no doubt about their malevolence. They were creatures to be reckoned with.
"Prove to the gods that you are worthy as the chosen ones by completing this quest," the angel declared with an unsettling, excited smile, underscoring the gravity of their task.
The goblins, armed and ready, lunged at the terrified crowd, beginning to assault one person after another. Panic ensued as people fought desperately to defend themselves, all the while gripped by paralyzing fear, their sole aim being survival.
In the midst of this chaos, Von suddenly found himself confronted by four aggressive goblins. He swiftly recognized that his survival depended on his agility.
With a grace that surprised even himself, Von evaded their initial lunges, moving with the fluidity of a dancer.
His agile footwork allowed him to sidestep their crude attacks. His Dream Walker's Insight skill, honed from countless dreams, granted him an unusual advantage.
He began to sense a mysterious aura within himself, a dormant power waiting to be awakened.
As the goblins circled him, their wicked grins revealing broken, sharp teeth, Von delved into the depths of his newfound awareness.
With a focused mind, he tapped into the mysterious aura, and suddenly, knowledge of dark magic flowed into his consciousness. It was as if a door had been unlocked, revealing a path he never knew existed.
Von acted swiftly, weaving the newfound knowledge into a powerful incantation. Dark energy surged from his hands, forming a swirling vortex that engulfed the goblins.
They screeched in agony as they were torn apart by the dark forces, vanishing in a puff of eerie, black smoke.
Von stood there, gasping for breath, shocked by what he had just unleashed. His eyes widened, now aware that he possessed a unique and dark magic ability.
[SYSTEM MESSAGE]
Knowledge Unlocked: Dark Magic
[NEW SKILL ACQUIRED]
Skill Name: Swirling Vortex
Description: Swirling Vortex is a dark magic skill that allows you to harness the power of the shadows. By channeling your inner darkness, you can create a vortex of dark energy that engulfs and obliterates your foes.
[SYSTEM MESSAGE]
Congratulations on Leveling Up!
You've shown tremendous growth and prowess in your journey.
Reward:
Gold Coin: +1000
Skill Points: +2
Attribute Points: +5
Von still feels amazed at how fast everything happened, but he is glad he leveled up from it and acquired new skills.
Von decided to allocate all his attribute points. He put 3 points into his agility and 2 into his intelligence. He thought he didn't need to add points for strength at the moment since defeating the goblins didn't require much physical strength.
"With 2 skill points, I can learn new skills. I should check to see if I might be able to find something that gives me an advantage." Von said.
While checking the skill window, Von decided which skill she was going to use the 2 points on.
[Skill Unlocked]
Ebon Chains
Description: Ebon Chains is a skill that grants you mastery over shadowy tendrils. Use them to ensnare, control, and immobilize your foes, creating opportunities for strategic strikes. Unleash the power of darkness with Ebon Chains.
[Skill Unlocked]
Shadow Strike
Description: Shadow Strike is a combat technique that allows you to infuse your weapon with dark energy, enhancing its power and adding additional damage to your attacks. By channeling the forces of darkness, your strikes become more potent, making you a formidable adversary on the battlefield.
"With these skills, I'll have a significant advantage and can easily defeat the goblins," Von said, feeling happy.
The tutorial had just become a test of his newfound powers, and he was determined to uncover their full potential.