Chapter 76

Chapter 76

There was no other word to describe the sight of a person enveloped by light at night other than fantastical.

Specks of brilliant light kept sticking to Seols body like fireflies.

[Passive: Resonance has been inherited.]

[Snowman has inherited Passive: Resonance.]

[Communication with your allies is now much smoother. You are now able to share your emotions, intent, etc. with your allies without delay. Though it is limited to just your summons and creations when the proficiency is low, with high proficiency, all allies near you in a certain radius will be able to understand your intent.]

[The main contents of Fate: Things Which Must Be Recovered have changed.]

It came as he was about to forget it.

Emptiness and sadness.

Inheriting the will of the dead was extremely burdensome to Seol.

Because after all, he didnt only receive their skills. He also inherited their life, thoughts, values, and regrets.

[Passive: Resonance activates on Karen.]

[Passive: Resonance activates on Jamad.]

H-Huh?

Hm

As Seols summons were being influenced by Resonance, they received a part of what Seol was feeling.

He was sad and in pain.

After having been hit by such raw emotions, the two could do nothing more than stare at Seols back.

Seol was locking his eyes with Koopa.

He could feel Kiris regrets that had been weighing down on him ease up.

After all, Koopa, who had been left alone, was Kiris regret.

Now that Koopa had grown this much, Kiris regret felt just the slightest bit lighter.

Koopa.

Coo

Koopa bent down and allowed Seol to touch his beak.

And then, he grew a bit more.

[Koopa absorbs a portion of the corpses powers.]

[Koopas fire resistance greatly increases.]

[Koopa grows bigger.]

[Koopas body grows flame pockets.]

[Koopas feathers now have a sheen.]

[Koopa is now able to burn off his foul smell.]

...Hes changing.

Hah! How spectacular!

Vultures often shed multiple times in their lives. They leave everything negative, everything bad about them behind in the wind to become better.

People who have seen a vulture shed their skin describe the scene as wonderful and entrancing.

Seol and his party were also filled with an indescribable feeling as they watched Koopa grow.

- Thats so sick.

- Guys If youre a falconer, you should raise a vulture

- This is insane, really

- Vultures are like wine, the more they age, the better it gets!

Koopa had approached Seol and Seol used this chance to touch Koopas feathers.

Pet Pet

Koopa had a proud look on his face.

He no longer had the foul smell that was synonymous with vultures.

Koopa had grown so well.

Seol then said something to Koopa in place of the dead Kiri.

You grew up so well, Koopa. Im sure Kiri wouldve been happy too.

Chirp!

Flap

Koopa flapped his large wings at the sound of Kiris name.

Koopa then looked at Seol.

Seol then saw a few options.

[[Koopa, a mature vulture, watches you. You can tell by his eyes that hes examining your intent. What do you say?]

1. Come with me, Koopa.

2. Could you fight for me now?

3. I hope to see you again.

4. From this point on Im your new master.

]

Seol told Koopa what he wanted to hear most.

You can fly away if you want, Koopa.

Chiiirp!

Flap!

Koopa flew up into the blue sky.

Seol watched the massive vulture, engraving this image into his mind, until Koopa inevitably disappeared.

It was likely that Koopa would never return to the Shade Canyon after this.

* * *

[A Charming Individual activates. You receive additional favorability.]

[You have acquired Koopa, the Vulture as a helper.]

[Koopa, the Vulture is a Heroic rank.]

[Helpers have a chance of appearing in all Adventures.]

[They will help you differently based on their favorability toward you.]

With a message that showed Koopa had become his helper, Koopa disappeared.

Seols heart felt empty, he could feel a gap in his heart that couldnt be filled.

And this same emptiness was transferred to Karen and Jamad.

Why are you so down? Youre making me sad too.

Cheer up, Snowman.

Seol smiled and shrugged.

That was the most positive sign he could give out right now.

Now, why dont we check out what we earned?

As Seol tried to change the mood, Karen tried her best to help change it too.

Something for me! I bet there has to be at least one, right?

Huh?

But as he inspected it closer, he saw something in tiny letters.

- (This effect also applies to summons and creations.)

...Huh?

Seol rubbed his eyes and took a closer look. It said that the summon also healed from the damage that they dealt.

This effect only applied to Seol when he dealt damage with spells himself like Shadow Hand.

I knew it! It wasnt treasure quality for nothing.

Normally, a special effect had to be given for a caster-type class to want to wear it. After all, defense wasnt all too important for their slots.

Also, the effects had to be at least this good for the item to receive a treasure quality.

- Look at that fucking grin LOL

- Im sure hes just that happy!

- Its already two treasures

- This Adventure was a bit hard though.

- It should be this high, it was a long Adventure.

- Agreed.

Fuu

Seol checked the next reward with a lighter heart.

[[Hushed Ember Leggings]

Quality: Treasure

Recommended Level: 18-25

Defense: 80

Durability: 111/111

Weight: 3.5kg

These gaiters are made from a mass of sulfur found rarely in volcanic regions. Due to enduring intense heat, these gaiters also grant immense fire resistance. It also is unaffected by heat due to a special creation process.

Basic Effect: +9 Strength, +10 Dexterity, +10 Constitution

Bonus Effect: +15% Fire Resistance. The wearer is immune to effects that limit mobility. The wearer ignores damage caused from heat.]

Seol looked around him after checking the effects.

Seol was seated down so when he looked up, he immediately saw Karens face.

This. Is. Mine?

- AHHHHHH! Shes like one of those seagulls from Finding Nemo!

- Stop it! Stop taking everything! You fucking pig!

- Karen - died from happiness LOL

- Shes definitely greedy.

Grab!

Karen grabbed the gaiters in an instant and disappeared into the Shadow Space.

[You have equipped Karen, the Twin Knight, with Hushed Ember Leggings.]

...Haaah.

- I never agreed to equip her with it, damn it!

- Why would he go on Adventures now I just feel shame and pain

- I mean Karen did kill them all though, LOL

- TRUUUUUUE

Fwirl!

Karen reappeared and showed off her leggings.

What do you think? I feel like I can just wear this without Hamun treating it.

...It looks nice.

What do you think, troll?

...Why are you asking me?

Jamad had an awfully sad expression.

- Someone cheer up Jamad LOOL

- What doesnt kill you only makes you stronger!

- I mean winters coming soon isnt making him walk around without any clothes a bit too mean? LOL

- Hes just involuntarily forced to be naked LMFAO

It was unfortunate that nothing for Jamad dropped, but it was also true that this Adventure was only cleared thanks to Karens efforts.

As Karen was annoying Jamad, Seol checked the other things.

After all, equipment wasnt the only thing he received.

[[Title: Uninvited Guest]

Related Achievement: Why Are You in My Home? (Adventure: Predator Beneath the Canyon)

Bonus Effect: The harmful effects of disadvantageous environments are reduced by 20%.]

[[Title: Bird]

Related Achievement: If I Had Wings Too (Adventure: Predator Beneath the Canyon)

Bonus Effect: Fall damage is reduced by 30%. (This effect can be overlapped.)]

Nice.

The new titles both had intuitive bonus effects.

Uninvited Guest allowed Seol to reduce the heat he felt from volcanic regions and reduce the cold he felt from cold mountains.

Bird allowed Seol to greatly reduce the fall damage he took as well.

They were both amazing.

I guess longer Adventures might be worth it from time to time.

This Adventure was a huge success as he received a lot of treasures and good titles.

Well, it was all good except for the time he spent.

I should pray that I finish my next Adventure more quickly.

Seol started to stand up, preparing himself for the upcoming Adventures.

I got it, alright? Could you stop bragging now?

No, look at this delicate detail. Here, look!

As Karen was still continuing to brag about her new gaiters, Jamad simply looked at Seol and shook his head.

It was a desperate plea for help.

Seol then ended the Adventure.

Glooooow

Their bodies were covered in blue particles before disappearing.

And once again, the Long Distance Adventure began.

Seol saw various prompts before him once more.

[[You arrive at a lifeless town. This place is called Twilight Town]