Seun-mi Ho stood in the middle of the clearing, his eyes fixed on the remains of the Night Chiroptes he had just defeated. The calm had returned to the forest, with only the moonlight filtering through the branches. He briefly reflected on the battle, satisfied with his performance. He had eliminated the creatures with precision and efficiency, gaining not only experience but also valuable materials.
The interface suddenly appeared in front of him, projecting an updated statistics panel. The 1800 XP earned from defeating the six Night Chiroptes had been added to the 1500 base XP from the quest. A total of 3300 XP—a respectable amount, which could only mean one thing: he had leveled up.
[Interface Notification]: Congratulations, you have reached Level 21!
Progression:
Previous Level: 20
Current Level: 21
It had been a while since Seun-mi Ho felt the thrill of leveling up. Every level increase marked a new stage in his journey, a visible improvement in his skills. Now, it was time to see what this brought him.
The interface opened again, revealing his current stats along with bonus points he could allocate.
[Seun-mi Ho's Stats]
Rank: Elite
Strength: 90 (previous)
Agility: 85 (previous)
Intelligence: 92 (previous)
Charisma: 65 (previous)
Health Points: 350 (previous)
Mana Points: 400 (previous)
Stat Points Available to Allocate: 20
Seun-mi Ho carefully examined the numbers. Each of these stats played a crucial role in his skills and survival. After thinking it over, he knew that balancing raw power, agility, and intelligence was essential to keep his combat effectiveness sharp.
Point Distribution:
Strength: +5 (From 90 to 95)
Agility: +5 (From 85 to 90)
Intelligence: +4 (From 92 to 96)
Charisma: +1 (From 65 to 66)
Health Points: +3 (From 350 to 380)
Mana Points: +2 (From 400 to 420)
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[Updated Stats for Seun-mi Ho]
Rank: Elite
Strength: 95
Agility: 90
Intelligence: 96
Charisma: 66
Health Points: 380
Mana Points: 420
Seun-mi Ho immediately felt the impact of this level-up. His body seemed lighter, his muscles more responsive, and his mind sharper. His magic abilities would also benefit from the increased mana points, enabling him to cast spells longer or use more powerful abilities without tiring.
"It's a good balance," he murmured as he closed the interface. He knew that every stat point counted in battles against increasingly powerful foes. And with the materials he'd obtained from the Night Chiroptes, he knew his next challenge would be even greater.
[Interface Notification]: New Tutorial Unlocked: Material Fusion
Seun-mi Ho raised an eyebrow at this new notification. Material Fusion? This was a feature he hadn't used yet. Curious, he opened the tutorial.
[Tutorial]: Material Fusion
Material Fusion allows players to combine various items or materials obtained during quests to create equipment, weapons, or upgrades. This feature is essential for adventurers who wish to maximize resources and create unique items.
Required Materials: Vary depending on the item to be created.
Conditions: The player must have access to a fusion table or forge altar. Some rare items may require specific skills for proper handling.
Example Materials: Creature wings, fangs, magical essences, gemstones, etc.
Possible Results: Weapons, armor, potions, or upgrades for existing equipment.
Seun-mi Ho carefully read through the tutorial. This opened up new possibilities. The materials he had gathered from the Night Chiroptes were valuable, he knew, but now he could combine them to create something unique. All he needed was a way to use them effectively.
"Let's see what I can make with these materials," he thought, checking his inventory.
[Inventory]: Collected Materials
Ultrasonic Essence (x3)
Chiroptes Wings (x4)
Chiroptes Fangs (x2)
Seun-mi Ho thought for a moment. The ultrasonic essence seemed particularly promising. If it could be used to deal sound-based damage to his enemies, it would give him a distinct advantage against creatures sensitive to sonic attacks. The Chiroptes wings and fangs could likely be fused to create a light but sharp weapon, capable of delivering quick and precise strikes.
"Interface, suggest a combination to forge a weapon," he requested.
[Interface Notification]: Request accepted.
Ultrasonic Essence (x1)
Chiroptes Wings (x2)
Chiroptes Fangs (x1)
Weapon Proposal:
Name: Silent Echo Dagger
Type: Lightweight Dagger
Characteristics:
Physical Damage: Moderate
Special Effect: Releases silent ultrasonic waves with each strike, disorienting enemies within a 5-meter radius. May cause internal bleeding or slight dizziness.
Weight: Light, designed for rapid strikes.
Durability: High, thanks to reinforced Chiroptes fangs.
Attack Speed: Increased by 15% due to the lightness of the wings.
Seun-mi Ho smiled as he reviewed the interface's suggestion. A light, fast dagger, capable of disorienting enemies with ultrasonic waves. It was a perfect fit for his fighting style: stealthy, quick, and deadly.
"This is exactly what I needed," he murmured.
He closed his eyes for a moment, focusing on the process. Material fusion required precision, but the interface made it straightforward. He visualized himself handling the essences and components, combining them as per the provided instructions. A flash of light emerged from his hands, and suddenly, the air around him grew heavier, charged with faint sound vibrations.
When he opened his eyes, the Silent Echo Dagger floated before him, faintly glowing in the moonlight. He grabbed it, immediately feeling the sonic aura it radiated. The ultrasonic waves were imperceptible to human ears, but he could sense them through his bond with the weapon.
Silent Echo Dagger
Damage: Moderate
Effect: Ultrasonic disorientation, 15% chance to stun enemies for 2 seconds.
Attack Speed: +15%
Bonus: Each strike has a chance to inflict internal bleeding, making it harder for enemies to heal.
"Perfect," he said, testing the dagger's balance. It was incredibly light, and he could already feel how it would enhance his attack speed. The material fusion had been a success, and he now had a valuable asset for his future battles.
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Returning to Naraheim
Seun-mi Ho sheathed the dagger at his side and took one last look at the clearing before heading back toward Naraheim. The mission was a success, and he had proven his worth to the guild. Upon his return, he could officially register and begin preparing for his next major quest: the ancient dragon hunt.
His skills had evolved, and he was now better equipped for the challenges to come.