Alexander's journey continued as he ventured deeper into the ruins. With his new Skill Book: Shadow Dance and Portable Storage Container, he felt more prepared for the challenges ahead.
As Alexander explored, he stumbled upon a hidden underground area. The air was thick with an eerie silence, and the walls seemed to whisper secrets.
Alexander detected a mysterious artifact in the form of an ear gear. His Inspection skill revealed:
- Artifact Name: Ear Gear of Resolve
- Description: Ancient relic attuned to those with unyielding determination
Alexander picked up the Ear Gear, feeling its power coursing through him. He put it on, and as he did, he declared his resolve:
"I will not be bound by ancient paths or destinies. I will forge my own way."
The Ear Gear glowed, and its energy merged with the system. Alexander felt his Willpower surge:
- Willpower: 10
The artifact's energy tempered Alexander's physique, enhancing his strength and agility:
- Strength: 4 (+1)
- Agility: 2 (+1)
Alexander exited the ruins and headed toward the portal area, seeking to hunt creatures from other realms. He passed by the store, noticing the various portals:
Alexander used his Inspect skill to examine the portals:
- Portal to the Frost Realm (Frozen Energy detected)
- Portal to the Inferno Realm (Intense Heat detected)
- Portal to the Dark Forest Realm (Dark Energy detected)
With this information, Alexander chose to enter the Portal to the Inferno Realm, seeking to hunt creatures adapted to intense heat and flames, like the Elemental Wolves.
As soon as he entered the Inferno Realm's portal, he encountered a pack of Elemental Wolves. The wolves' fur was ablaze with fiery energy.
Alexander tracked the pack, his senses alert for any sign of the creatures. The air was thick with heat, and the scent of smoke filled his nostrils.
He decided to use his inspect skill on it to find out it's level and strengths and it turned out out they were all fire elemental wolfs with the strength of 120
Wait strength can exceed 100 I haven't even started growing strong he thought depressed the "system comforted him soon host soon you just have to work harder , you can do this " you are right I can do it.
The pack of Elemental Wolves burst into view, their flames intense. Alexander dodged and weaved, employing his Shadow Dance skill to evade the wolves' attacks.
Alexander targeted the weakest wolf first, using his Acidic Venom and Corrosive Strike abilities to take it down quickly. He then focused on the remaining wolves, using his Seismic Strike to disrupt their footing.
The alpha wolf unleashed a blast of flames, forcing Alexander to leap aside. He countered with a powerful Geomancy attack, creating a wall of earth to block the flames.
Alexander emerged victorious, the pack of Elemental Wolves defeated. He gained:
- 300 Experience Points
- New Skill: Fire Resistance (passive)(C)
- New Skill: Pack Tactics (passive) (C)
( The ability to lead a group of people)
Stat Updates
Alexander's stats increased:
- Total Experience Points: 510
- Strength: 5
- Agility: 3
- Willpower: 10