{So, I have been thinking.} "I know, and the answer is no." {Tch, party pooper.} Neo collected everything, it took him over an hour, but that much time was necessary for others members to regain their stamina. He walked back and was surprised as he saw the girls had removed their cloaks and veils. The first beauty, that should be Myra, had long, flowing black hair that cascaded down her back in gentle waves. Her piercing, icy blue eyes could cut through steel, and her angular features gave her an air of mystery and intrigue. Despite her icy demeanor and indifference towards everything around her, she had a beauty that was hard to ignore. She wore a black, form-fitting outfit that hugged her curves and accentuated her figure, adding to her alluring presence. It was clear that Myra was not someone to be underestimated, and her beauty only added to her dangerous aura. Then came Mira, a charming woman with delicate features and soft, wavy hair that cascaded down her back. Her almond-
While Neo was collecting the cores, Myra was going through the roller coaster of emotions. She was thinking about why he would give up on such an opportunity that could make him reach the apex, standing with the titans of the Tower. Mira was confused about what was going on and asked Myra about it. They were like close friends. She was her personal maid and even family, so Myra shared the notification and Mira almost shrieked when she saw what the scroll was. Her emotions changed from one state to another before she jumped in jubilation as she said, "With this, Lady Myra, you can get out of your current state and even gain a higher position." Myra nodded, still not sure what to do. Should she accept it or not? She decided to hold on to this until the end of the dungeon and consider after conquering this dungeon. They rested for an hour, but the atmosphere was much brighter than before because of Mira, who was now on cloud nine. Neo arrived back just in time to see Mira giggling a
The spider emitted a hissing sound while forcefully bringing down its leg, capable of penetrating even steel. Blaze swiftly evaded to the side, slashing at the leg. A spark arose, reminiscent of striking a metallic object rather than a body part. Once more, Blaze deftly evaded while maneuvering beneath the wriggling abdomen of the spider queen. "It's utterly repulsive," he remarked. With precision, he unleashed the devastating [Inferno Whirlwind], unleashing a swirling vortex of black flames upon the spider queen's belly. It roared in pain as its stomach bore the brunt of the strike. It jumped up and beheld a small fire tornado, which was sending flaming slashes towards it. The queen screamed as waves of spiders emerged and attacked the group. Myra and Mira managed their discomfort and took care of the small critters. Blaze rushed toward their boss and unleashed flaming slashes ahead, burning every critter that crossed his path. The Spider queen launched its webs at him, but he
As the monster began to collapse, Blaze swiftly jumped backward, avoiding the enormous body that would cause severe injury upon impact. Stepping away, Blaze utilized the flames to incinerate every last one of the remaining little critters. With their queen mother vanquished, they ceased to spawn. Boom* The colossal body of the monster crashed to the ground, creating a billowing cloud of dust and debris, consisting mostly of the small spiders. Blaze gazed at the defeated monster and smirked, his lips curling upward. "That was exhilarating. If only it possessed a bit more intelligence. The enjoyment would have doubled." Blaze turned his gaze towards the two girls, noticing their contrasting expressions. Mira appeared initially shocked but gradually transformed her expression into one of reverence, even bordering on worship. On the other hand, Myra wore an incredulous expression, seemingly questioning Blaze's sanity. However, it quickly reverted to her usual cold and indifferent dem
Blaze halted in his tracks and cast a raised eyebrow in Myra's direction. He hadn't anticipated her yielding so easily, but it worked to his advantage as he wanted to test the capabilities of the [Wish Granting] ability. As for Blaze, he didn't concern himself with the issues Myra was facing. While Neo might be more sympathetic, Blaze wasn't eager to jump into a sinking boat and risk drowning. With Bella by his side, he felt he could afford to overlook others unless they specifically sought his help. Blaze then posed the question, "Are you certain? Remember, I mentioned that the price might be higher than you anticipated." Myra's clenched fists loosened slightly as she nodded, fully aware that this might be her one and only chance to transform her life. Neo's enigmatic presence always left her feeling adrift and uncertain, as though there were depths to him, she couldn't fathom. Blaze's gaze lingered on Myra for a moment, causing both girls to squirm under his penetrating stare. It
Myra finally tore her gaze away from the notifications and noticed Blaze's teasing expression. His comment about her smile caused her to nod unconsciously, still feeling stunned by the transformation she had undergone. Mira, too, found herself nodding in agreement, captivated by Myra's newfound beauty. Blaze, unaffected by Myra's charms, continued to observe her with a composed demeanor. "You should smile more often, it looks good on you. It could be the perfect weapon to disarm others." Myra's cheeks tinged with a hint of red, but her lowered head concealed her reaction from him. Taking a deep breath, Myra lifted her head, her formerly cold expression now bearing a touch of warmth. Although she still exuded an air of indifference, it was tempered with a newfound sense of approachability. "Thank you for this chance." "You better be. This cost me 200 attributes plus 5 chaos points. You owe me a lot, young miss." Blaze maintained his grin-ish smile as he tried to put a hurt expres
Neo looked at the small humanoid fluttering its wings in front of him as it profusely thanked him for saving it. However, it spoke in a language that was unknown to him. That small humanoid was, in fact, a pixie—a tribe in the fairy race. These pixies were known for being mischievous and pulling all kinds of pranks, but they were harmless and only meant to be funny. The pixie, noticing Neo's perplexed expression, fluttered its wings, causing rainbow-colored dust to fall and circulate around him. Its actions puzzled Neo, and after a few rounds around him, a notification appeared. 『 Learned: Sylphic.』 {Did I what now?} Neo tapped on the notification to see what this "Sylphic" language was all about. [Language of the Fairy race.] {Short but effective} Neo then turned toward the pixie, who was looking at him with a smile, and said, "Thank you for saving me." Neo nodded and replied, "It was no problem. Anyway, what are you doing here?" The pixie pouted upon hearing that answer an
The bright light faded, and Neo opened his eyes to see where he landed. He was greeted by trees. An entire forest of them. It was a vast, sprawling forest, with tall trees stretching up into the sky, their leaves dappled in the soft light of the sun filtering through the canopy. The forest floor was covered in a thick carpet of moss and ferns, and streams gurgled and babbled through the underbrush. The forest displayed what one called nature beauty. Neo took a deep breath and filled his nostrils with the fragrance as he walked deeper into the forest. The peace lasted for a while as he wandered through the forest. The silvery night of the moon and the howling of distant monsters were something that gave a chill and peace to a person. But the peace didn't last long, as he walked further into the forest and heard faint clashing and grunting sounds. He walked toward the noise and the voices became more clear. After some time, he arrived in a glade that was obviously not a natural one