89 – Claiming the rewards As I had nothing to do, I opened the system window and saw that there were many unread messages, so I started reading them one by one. So, the first message was, ‘ding’ ‘Host has upgraded the hidden ability related to HP and Defense, as the (Defense) stat has reached 250’ ‘1- HP limit has been increased by 2000.’ ‘2- Every time the (Defense) stat increases by 1, HP will increase by 50.’ . Seeing this, a smile appeared on my face but then I continued reading the next message. ‘ding’ ‘Host has upgraded the hidden ability related to Sense & MP, as the (Sense) stat has reached 250’ ‘Every 15 seconds, the host will recover 1 MP.’ ‘Note- but due to being poisoned, the host will recover 1 MP every 25 seconds.’ . Reading this assured me that soon, I won't have to buy MP potions from the shop and can start saving some money. Well, it's just that the poison in my body is affecting the MP recovery time and HP generation. As I have success
90- New Skill ‘ding’ ‘Host has been awarded 4 Vitality stat points.’ As soon as the notification rang, I felt that all my internal organs, bones, muscles, tissues, veins, blood, skin, and cells were cheering with joy and it felt like a plant that has not been watered for a week, was suddenly watered. The feeling was similar to the last time when my ‘Vitality’ stat was increased by 2, but this time the feeling was multiplied by many times. It felt very refreshing just like soaking in a tub filled with hot water. And the feeling continued for a couple of seconds and even as the feeling was fading away, it took me a minute to come back to my senses. ‘ding’ ‘Host has been awarded a Random skill lottery. Would you like to draw the lottery?’ ‘(YES) or (NO)’ Of course, it’s a yes. After clicking on (yes), a huge virtual window screen appeared in front of me. The window screen was divided into rows and columns, and they formed many small boxes in which a lot of w
91- Adjustments and Boost After having a proper look at all the stats, first I decided to increase the 'Resistance' stat. So, I told the system to add 10 'Free Stat Points' every 15 seconds and repeat it till the 'Resistance' stat reaches the limit. 'ding' 'ding' 'ding' . . With every notification, I could feel my internal organs, blood, bones, tissues, muscles, and even cells being nourished, reinforced, and strengthened. 'ding' '2 (Free stat points) have been added to the (Resistance stat).' 'ding' '(Resistance stat) has reached the limit.' 'Remaining 8 (Free stat points) have been returned to the host.' After the 6th notification, the increment of the 'Resistant' stat stopped and I saw that the 'Resistant' stat was now at 128. Which means that I was only able to increase the 'Resistant' stat by 52 points. Anyway, getting it to 128 is also a good thing for me. After this, I took a look at the remaining 'Free stat points' - 448. After thinking for a
92- Dark Forest's Power distribution Armelia first started with the Geography of the Dark Forest. According to my knowledge and every human’s knowledge outside the ‘Dark Forest’, what we know is that the ‘Dark Forest’ is divided into 3 areas, the Outer area, the Inner area, and the Core area. And in the Outer area, there are a few places where any human in the Mortal realm can trespass but also there are some places where even a human in the Transformation realm will be injured. And if one enters the inner area, then even a human in the Royalty realm will have to tread carefully. As for the core area, no human who has ever entered has survived to tell the tales to others. But according to Armelia, ‘Dark Forest’ is divided into 5 areas, the Outer area, Inner area, Border area, the Core area, and the central forbidden grounds. And currently, the location I am at is the Border area. This means the information known to me and the other humans is incomplete. Of course, only
93- First stage of Procedure completed After we were done exchanging a few more questions and answers. We started talking about a few small topics. She also told me that I should be careful while I am here because humans are treated as food for the monsters and if anyone sees me, then I will be in danger. Although I am in the Lamia tribe and I should be safe, if I exit the tribe then it could get dangerous. Suddenly, I asked Armelia, “Armelia, I never saw you in your Lamia form. Could you please show it to me?” I just had an urge to look at her in Lamia form. And hearing this, Armelia’s face became red. And she looked at me and I looked at her with an honest and pleading gaze, because I wanted to act as if I was seriously curious and there is no hidden meaning in this; but actually inside, I was laughing as I had an urge to tease Armelia. Seeing my gaze and honest expression, maybe Armelia got convinced, and taking a deep breath she slowly nodded. And spoke “Ok, but yo
94- Second Stage of procedure Just like Sheela told me not to tire out my body, I spent a whole month doing things like chatting with Armelia and sometimes even teasing her, exploring the Lamia tribe area, browsing through the shop window, and reading a novel that I found on shop, or listening to songs. I even tried practicing with a sword in hopes of getting a job like ‘Swordsmanship’ or getting a skill related to swords, just like how most of the novels show. And I continued practicing for a whole week or more but still I did not get any job or skill. I tried using Spear, knife, axe, and other available weapons in hopes of getting a skill or job, but I still failed. But there was one last thing that I wanted to try, but I was afraid to face failure. And as I was contemplating whether to try or not, 1 month was completed. It was time to meet Bertha and get started with the second stage of the procedure. . Early morning, someone knocked on the door and it was a
95- One last trial I was escorted back to my room, by a guard. But before I left, I noticed that Bertha and Sheela looking at each other and I felt that something was going on between them. And as much as I would love to find out, I cannot forget that I don’t even have the skill to snoop on them, and let's not talk about my strength because that cannot even help me to protect myself against them if they truly had a conspiracy going. Yeah, I might have the ‘Spy’ skill from the ‘Thief’ job, but its level is low and the difference in our strength & cultivation is huge. So, it's extremely risky. So, instead of worrying about this stuff, I lay on the bed and started thinking of how I can get some new skills. Since I tried practicing with all kinds of weapons in the hope of getting some skill but I failed to get any, I still get that feeling that something was missing. So, after resting for an hour or so, I decided to try one last thing that could get me a job or skill.
96- Getting Started “I felt that this Weapon and Shoes were extraordinary and wanted to have good look at them, so I apologize for keeping them at my place without your permission.” Who the fusk would even believe this ‘sheet’? But since it's my need and requirement, I have to endure these kinds of things. But the main point is, that they did not see any kind of storage ring on me and suddenly out of nowhere I am taking out all these kinds of things. And this will lead to a serious investigation. And the system has warned me that, the ‘Storage box’ can be accessed by others if they have high power and knowledge. This means if Sheela or Bertha bring some expert (Since they themselves cannot be the strongest in the dark forest), and the expert is able to access the ‘Storage box’ then it will be a huge problem. And the information and specialty of the ‘Storage box’ may lead to more complex problems. Just thinking about all this makes me frustrated and worried. And th