Chapter 20: Levelling up

Chapter 20: Levelling up



Ignoring the descriptions and system pop-ups that came after I got the item, I couldn't help but smile... finally, I've gotten my first unique item.

Not to mention the generosity the system has given me, as it gave a bonus of 10 points even though I didn't really level up.

In the game, bonus points were only achieved if you completed a mission for the first time or if you've beaten a record, so seeing it pop out now wasn't that surprising.

But still, because of my dumb zero-level luck, I had thought the system would be merciless with me. But I guess not?

Anyways, looking at the two beautiful silver earrings with sapphire gemstones embedded inside it, I held onto the item and hurriedly put it on my ears.

As they settled into place, a faint, tingling sensation washed over me, like a gentle breeze whispering secrets from distant realms.

It was a curious feeling, one that hinted at the latent power hidden within these seemingly ordinary trinkets.

I glanced around, half-expecting some dramatic transformation to occur, but everything remained as it was.

No sudden surge of energy, no blinding flash of light. Just me, standing there in the dimly lit room, adorned with a pair of exquisite earrings that seemed to pulse with a subtle, almost imperceptible glow.

But as I reached up to touch them, a strange sensation washed over me. It was as if time itself had slowed, the world around me grinding to a halt as I stood there, frozen in place.

At first, I thought it was just my imagination playing tricks on me, but then I realized... it was the earrings.

Not long after the world started moving once more.

I guess the effects are true for now... although that was probably just a freebie to show me the effects, as in reality, I don't have the mana yet to effectively use such an item.

Still, the notion of possessing something so rare and powerful filled me with a sense of excitement and anticipation.

Although I don't have a mirror right now, luckily, I wasn't new to piercings. Memories of my mother's meticulous grooming sessions flooded back to me.

She always insisted on dressing me up as a child, adorning me with an array of accessories fit for nobility.

While she reasoned it was to accustom me to a future life of luxury, I knew she simply delighted in the act of dressing me up like a doll.

Finally, locking the two earrings between my ears, I wished I had a mirror right now to see if they fit my image properly.

But even without one, I could envision how they might look.

The beautiful earrings, with their sparkling blue sapphires, would undoubtedly complement my features.

With my piercing blue eyes, they'd likely enhance my appearance, adding a touch of elegance and mystique.

[Equipped Item: Tears of Chronos (Unique)]

[Note: Added skill - Time dilation]

[Effects: Movement slow: 50%]

[Note: Mana consumption 10 per sec]

Even the effects were at an all-time display, a constant reminder of the extraordinary power held within the Tears of Chronos.

The allure of testing their capabilities on my own tugged at my curiosity, but alas, without sufficient mana, I couldn't unleash their full potential.

Opening my status screen, I surveyed my current specs for now:

[Status info:]

[Riley Hell]

[Race: Human]

[Level-17]

[Strength: D] [10/50]

[Agility: D] [0/50]

[Endurance: D] [0/50]

[Luck: 0] [Invalid... Error!]

[Power D] [0/50]

[Skill info....]

[Skill - Time dilation]

[Effects: Movement slow: 50%]

[Note: Mana consumption 10 per sec]

[Special abilities]

In the game only Lucas was able to stumble upon this place as it was a surprise clean up quest intended for farming up Exp.

In the off chance you don't find out about the said dungeon, academy officials easily took care of the dungeon break that happened.

Haah... I almost got lost in the hazy maze-like alley ways but I'm finally here....

As I descend into the darkness, a thick musky foul smell assaults my senses, mingling with the dimly lit background of the narrow hallway.

It's just wide enough for me to properly hold my sword, the streaming dirty waters below passing through canals unseen, carrying with it the detritus of the city above.

Combined with the large cobwebs and unknown dirty substances coating the floor, this was

truly the sewers I'd seen in the game.

Though it was described as the moist disgusting place by Lucas and others, actually

experiencing it myself was rather dreadful.

[Goblins Sewers] [(Dungeon)]

[Rank: E]

[Progress: 1%]

As expected of a dungeon, I suppose?

Clutching my sword tightly, I scanned the dimly lit surroundings, my senses on high alert for

any signs of imminent danger.

Yet, to my relief, the eerie silence of the dark place persisted, suggesting that the goblins

remained oblivious to my presence-for now, at least.

It was a fortunate stroke of luck, considering my growing doubts about my ability to clear this

foul-smelling labyrinth.

The odor hung heavy in the air, a nauseating reminder of the interconnectedness of all the

cesspools in this underground network.

"Damn..." I muttered under my breath, feeling a twinge of frustration at my current

predicament.

"I really should invest in leveling up my power stat and learning some wind spells to avoid situations like this in the future."

The eerie silence hung heavy in the air, broken only by the distant drip of water and the faint

echo of my footsteps.

In the game, the moment you crossed a certain threshold in this dark domain, goblins would swarm out in relentless waves, each wave more formidable than the last.

Dealing with individual goblins was a straightforward task-they were mere mobs, after all,

with abysmal strength stats.

But their childlike intelligence and sheer numerical advantage posed a significant threat.

They can even hold onto dangerous weapons coated ion there very own feces, making them extra deadlier.

One wrong move could spell instant death, bringing the dreaded "game over" screen crashing

down upon you.

In the game, you would only need to be attentive to the red eyes that glowed in the dark, as

they were the telltale signs that a goblin was nearby.

So, as I walked forward, I made sure to watch every dark corner, scanning for any signs of

those ominous red eyes watching me.

But there was none-not even the usual 'kekeke' laughter that echoed while they watched

their prey.

What was going on?

[Goblins Sewers] [(Dungeon)]

Looking to my side, I could see the system screen popping out, indicating that I was really

inside the dungeon.

And yet... why was there no monster here?