Quest Update:
• Objective: Survive the Trial of the Archmage.
• Progress: 78%
• Status: Combat Active
Harry's breath was ragged as he stared at the Guardian—a towering construct of ancient stone and magic. His fingers tingled from the rush of mana absorption, his body thrumming with newfound power.
But he wasn't done yet.
The Guardian raised its staff, the runes along its surface flaring with golden light. A second later, the chamber rumbled, and jagged spikes of earth erupted from the ground, tearing toward Harry with terrifying speed.
Harry barely dodged in time, rolling to the side as the ground where he had stood shattered into dust.
This thing isn't slowing down.
His Gamer System flashed, offering new intel.
[Observe: Guardian of the Archmage's Trial]
• Level: 20
• Class: Dungeon Boss
• HP: ???
• Mana Core: Weakness detected.
• Combat Style: Elemental Magic & Melee
A weakness. Harry's eyes locked onto the Guardian's chest—right at the center of the runes glowing on its stone body.
That's it. That's my opening.
But he needed a spell strong enough to hit it.
Harry gritted his teeth. He didn't have a wand. His magic was still raw. But his Gamer System had given him a path—he just had to push himself further.
He stretched his hands outward, drawing in every floating light orb in the chamber.
The energy surged through him, raw and wild, crackling at his fingertips.
New Skill Unlocked: [Mana Overload] (Lv. 1)
• Effect: You can channel unstable raw magic into a high-impact burst. Warning: Overuse may result in magical exhaustion.
• Cost: 80 MP
This is it.
The Guardian moved first, raising its staff to unleash another elemental barrage—
But Harry was faster.
He released all the stored energy in a single focused blast.
A wave of pure magic erupted from his palm, crashing into the Guardian's chest like a thunderstrike. The runes shattered, and the entire construct froze.
For a moment, nothing happened.
Then—
BOOM!
The Guardian collapsed, its stone body breaking apart, fading into mist as the dungeon recognized his victory.
Boss Defeated!
+1200 XP Earned!
Level Up! You are now Level 5!
Dungeon Reward: Choose One of the Following:
1. [Spell Tome: Arcane Bolt] – A beginner-level combat spell.
2. [Title: Dungeon Challenger] – Increases stats when fighting in dungeons.
3. [Hidden Option: Unlock Your True Class] – ???
Harry stared at the options.
There was no hesitation.
He selected [Hidden Option: Unlock Your True Class].
His Gamer System flashed, and then—
Class Awakening: [Archmage's Heir] Unlocked!
• The legacy of the lost Archmages flows through you. Your magic will transcend mortal limits.
• New Abilities Unlocked:
• [Mana Amplification] (Passive): All spells have double potency.
• [Mystic Insight] (Passive): You can instinctively understand ancient magical scripts.
• [Beginner Spellbook Unlocked] – First spell obtained: Arcane Missile (Lv. 1).
Power flooded into him.
For the first time since his reincarnation, Harry felt truly alive.
A Voice from the Shadows
As the dungeon dimmed, a faint whisper echoed in the chamber.
"You are not the first… but you may be the last."
Harry froze, scanning the room.
But he was alone.
Or was he?
His system pinged, alerting him to a new quest update.
New Hidden Quest: [The Lost Archmages]
• Someone—or something—is watching you. Find out the truth behind the Archmage's legacy.
• Reward: ???
Harry clenched his fist, magic still crackling at his fingertips.
This was only the beginning.
He wasn't just some reincarnated wizard anymore.
He was something more.
And soon, the world would know it.