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With no exposure to the outside world.

Surrounded by a dense black fog, and the thousands of skeletons that relentless charged in to their deaths. Asai's mana had bottomed out, his stamina following shortly. After great over consumption, mana and stamina restoration potions no longer bestowed any effects.

[Asai Trichia: Lvl 81->82]

[HP: 125 MP:115]

[Title: Monster]

Although having killed over thousands, the undead granted hardly any experience due to the level gap. However, the same couldn't be said for Rosemi De Lumix. 

[Rosemi De lumix: Lvl 52->60]

[HP: 110 MP: 100]

[Skills unlocked:]

[Divinity]

Increase Divine Elemental damage by 20% and Elemental defence by 10%.

[Critical Aura]

20% Increase in critical attack rate

[Order Swing]

12% of your damage is accumulated and applied towards next attack for 20 seconds

[Lumix Bloodline]

+30% attack speed, damage, accuracy and critical rate when wielding a sword

[Rush]

Charge target within 15 meters from caster and Paralyze for 3 seconds.

And although she levelled up. She didn't gain as much due to her zero-contribution performance. Literally being boosted.

After hours of traversing the mountain pass. The two finally recovered their vision, as they shoved their bodies out of the dense fog. Even with their superhuman bodies, granted by the stats from levelling. The two were completely swamped with sweat. Gasping for oxygen, they were incredibly glad that mind-numbing process was finally over.

Rosemi never thought that she would enjoy the taste of air, but when compared to the vile aftertaste from breathing in the black fog. Fresh air tasted almost heavenly.

Before she could speak her mind, to express her relief. Asai dragged her away. Now hidden behind what seemed to be an old ruined village.

The houses before them were all wrecked and ruined in someway or another. The skies above were covered in dull grey clouds. Placing quite the depressing and lethargic atmosphere upon the Ignis kingdom.

Whilst Rosemi couldn't see anything apart from the rocks and stones. Asai's mana imbued eyes had outlined numerous monsters. From their positioning, they appeared to be guarding the mountain pass. However, rather than guarding the pass itself for any visitors into Ignis. They had their backs turned towards Asai and Rosemi.

[Orc Grunt: Lvl 65] [Orc Grunt: Lvl 67] [Orc Grunt: Lvl 72] [Orc Grunt: Lvl 64]

The orcs appeared to be both copper, and green skinned. Covered in what seemed to be leather and carrying sticks of metal and wood. Little fangs stretched out of their maws. Within Asai's eyes, they reminded him of the powerlifters of Earth. Insanely muscular and also carrying a large amount of fat. Perhaps, if he wasn't able to utilize mana. Both [Ruin] and [Yomi & Yami] won't be able to penetrate deep enough to reach their organs.

"Are they working for the dark-elves or are they against? Or perhaps they're simply tasked with ensuring there are no deserters escaping into enemy territory? I hope that's the case, because then that would mean Ignis is also experiencing internal-discord. Something I can use."

He turned his focus towards Rosemi.

"Rosemi De Lumix, I'm only going to say and ask this once." 

Rosemi, who was feeling a sense of dread, shifted her gaze away from the towering orcs and towards Asai's fierce gaze.

"Rosemi, I love you, and I sincerely hope that you'll stay in my life for as long as time permits. Do you also feel the same?"

Her big bright sapphire eyes widened in shock. She had been waiting for the greatest time to hear his thoughts or feelings. And as much as she wanted to express her own, she was greatly worried that her feelings were one-sided.

"What is with this timing!? Why now!?" Going against her thoughts, she nodded fervently. "Did I pass his tests or something? Because I actually followed through with him? Unlike the war, where I wasn't there for him?"

"I-I love you! I definitely-"

Asai calmed her down with a deep loving kiss. One in which they both enjoyed, albeit the creepy and dangerous situation they were actually in.

Asai peered over the ruins they were hidden behind. Ensuring the patrols were far enough not to be caught.

"Rosemi, listen. I was born with unique eyes. To best describe it, I can see people's potentials or talents. This is one of my biggest secrets, I'm telling you this now because I want you to know just how much of a leap of faith I'm taking by trusting you." "I'm sorry but, trust and love are separate matters. I hope you understand. And, I wanted to make sure you wouldn't end up just like Mel and Kozumi, always quick to leave me."

kophzi

[Asai Trichia: Lvl 82]

[HP: 115 MP:115]

[Title: Monster]

[Skills unlocked:]

Hide

Stealth

Sword and Dagger Mastery

Death Call

Double Psychic Phantom

Sealing Square

Phantom Menace

Lingering Shadow

Knife Throw

Divinity

Mental Fortitude

Bloodthirsty

David & Goliath

Delicious essence

Alcoholic

Masochist

Nympho

Maestro's Touch

Survivalist

Immunity

Loha's blessing

Robin's Desire

Sword Saint

Chloe's Faith

Endurance

Vena's Friend

Longevity

Inventory