Status.'
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Name: Morse Scott
Class: Weapon Master (Tier 1)
Talent Cap: 6
— Passive:
Vengeance Blade
— Stats:
Strength: →
Agility: →
Constitution: →
Perception: →
Magic Power: →
Mana Capacity: →
— Traits:
Perceptive Insight (Unique)
Moon (???)(Growth Type)(Tier 1)
Shadow (Legendary)(Growth Type)(Tier 1)
— Unique Skill
Zenith (???)(20%)
— Skills
Haste (Common)
Eye of Time (Rare)
— Psionic Imprint
???
— Bonds
Aurora Crow (Rare)(Growth Type)
Celestial Radiance, Transcendental Eclipse (???)(Growth Type)(Tier 1)
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Looking at the panel before me, I nodded.
'Indeed, my stats have improved quite a bit.'
There wasn't just one reason I came here and went through this process. One reason was to obtain a weapon, and the other was to increase my stats.
Generally, players' stats increase the moment they acquire a bound weapon. That's how it is in the game, and the situation in reality is no different.
'However, besides the stats, there are quite a few changes.'
A large number of changes and information appeared in the status window, accompanied by detailed explanations. I wanted to investigate them one by one, but Vogville's impatient cough interrupted my focus. "Don't just stand there admiring yourself, kid. If you've gotten what you need, hurry up and leave. This cave isn't the place to admire your newfound power."
He had a point. My status with Celestial Radiance had also changed, so I nodded in understanding.
'...Stubborn old man.'
I knew the reason he was doing this. He was the type who didn't like to show any weakness, and I was the one person he didn't want to show weakness to. After all, I could see the signs of fatigue on his body. The stiffness in his shoulders, the unnaturalness of his posture, and most obviously, his turbulent mana circulation.
"Thank you, Vogville. I won't forget what you've done for me." These words were from the heart. Even though I had provoked his emotions and uncovered the wounds within him, in the end, it was he who forged this weapon with his divinity.
He was the giver, and I was the receiver.
I stood up and met his gaze.
"Your revenge... I will accomplish it with the weapon you forged."
Vogville nodded brusquely, responding to my gaze. "Suit yourself." He looked away, acquiescing to my decision. He gestured for me to leave the forge, and I took the opportunity to leave.
I had been here for a long time; a week had already passed. Today was Sunday, and I had to return to the academy before dark.
As I turned to leave, my footsteps echoed through the cave, and suddenly a voice broke the silence.
"Wait, kid. What's your name?"
I froze, turned back, and saw Vogville asking me. I then realized that he didn't even know my name.
'I seem to have forgotten to introduce myself.'
It was a bit strange that I had been here for a whole week and he had never asked my name.
"My name is Morse."
Vogville hummed softly, seemingly in acknowledgment. "Morse, is it? Take good care of that weapon; it is a reflection of your choice."
After saying these words, I turned and left. Just as I was about to conceal myself, I suddenly felt a strange change.
When I activated [Shadow] to hide myself, something unexpected happened.
Something changed inside the [Shadow Armor]. It instantly absorbed my mana and fused with my clothes.
I usually wore the armor under my clothes, but it was very uncomfortable. But now it seemed different; the armor was completely integrated into my clothing.
I looked down to check the armor under my clothes and found that it had completely disappeared.
'Hmm?'
No, my perceptive senses caught faint traces of mana around me. That's when I realized that the armor hadn't disappeared but had changed its form. Outwardly, the armor was enchanted and added some convenient features for everyday life.
'That old coot.'
I couldn't help but shake my head and smile; this was clearly his design.
'Looks like I'll have to make good use of it.'
With these thoughts, I left the dungeon.
......
Woo-woo!
On the slowly moving train, I sat quietly in my seat.
'The carriage is quite empty.'
Since it was late and the Rihua Mountains were not a frequent tourist destination, there weren't many people in the carriage.
This was also more convenient for me; I needed some quiet time to check my stats and other changes. There was a lot to look at carefully, but one thing was more important than the others.
'The Bonds section.'
The weapon appeared in the definition of the Bonds section.
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Celestial Radiance, Transcendental Eclipse (???)(Growth Type)(Tier 1)
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'The level portion is missing again.'
This was the same as my trait [Moon]. The part that should normally show the level was now replaced by a series of question marks.
'They seem to be related.'
I opened the weapon's description and began to read the details.
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Celestial Radiance, Transcendental Eclipse
Type: Weapon
Rank: ??? (Growth Type)(Tier 1)
Description: Celestial Radiance is a unique and extraordinary weapon meticulously crafted by the legendary blacksmith Vogville, embodying the bond between the user, Morse Scott, and his essence, fusing the essence of a forbidden mana core.
This weapon has five different forms, each with different abilities and appearances, just like the types of mana used by Morse Scott. Each type of mana has its corresponding weapon form, specifically designed to maximize its effectiveness.
Celestial Radiance is an exemplary weapon tailored for Morse Scott and is highly related to his trait [Moon]. Because it is a manifestation of the user's inner essence, the weapon's growth is largely intertwined with the user's growth.
Whenever the user experiences growth related to their traits, Celestial Radiance will grow accordingly.
Attributes:
Night Eye, Twilight Gaze (Green Moon): A ranged form of weapon that condenses energy into bullets, capable of precise and powerful ranged attacks.
Solstice, Sun Ignition (Blue Moon): Transforms into a bow, with each arrow producing an explosive impact upon firing, suitable for versatile mid- to long-range combat.
Moonlight, Moon's Embrace (Red Moon): Dual blades that cut through the air, leaving a trail of scarlet energy, capable of destroying anything in their path.
Astrolabe, Celestial Wheel (Silver Moon): A pair of rotating discs connected by silver energy lines, displaying elegant and captivating offensive and defensive movements.
Dark Star, Dark Nebula (Black Moon): Utilizes a set of rings to control dark forces and crush the surrounding environment, demonstrating overwhelming gravitational power.
Current Stage: Stage 1
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As I delved into the detailed attributes of [Celestial Radiance, Transcendental Eclipse], a sense of satisfaction welled up in my heart.
'It's more than just a bond weapon.'
Each form of the weapon seemed to be closely linked to a specific aspect of me. The description revealed the deep connection between the weapon and my traits.
This was exactly what I had hoped for when forging the weapon. Because bond weapons are closely related to a player's essence, path, and stat allocation, everything will affect the weapon's manifestation.
However, I still needed to test the effects of the weapon first, but that would have to wait.
'Besides that...'
Apart from the weapon, there was a significant change in my stats.
'The stage of my trait has increased.'
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Traits:
Moon (???)(Growth Type)(Tier 1)
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After so long, I finally saw a change in my trait.
'Is it related to the moonstone?'
I pondered. Other than that, I couldn't think of anything special I had done. I trained my mana and tried my best to master it but never noticed any significant changes within myself.
However, it felt different now, as if I had crossed some important milestone.
'Even if I can't see the changes, I can feel them.'
As I slowly channeled mana into my hand, I felt the energy compress within it. It looked about the same as before, but there was a significant difference.
If I could only cover my hands before, now the energy seemed to be able to manifest around me.
'As if it's materializing.'
If it were before, I could only cover projectiles with mana and enhance them in the process. But now, the situation seemed different.
'Let me see the effect.'
Whoosh!
As I launched mana towards the seat in front of me, it quickly pierced through the seat like a small needle.
'Just as I expected.'
I opened the panel and began to carefully read the changes in the trait.
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Trait: Moon
Description: Moon grants the user the ability to wield the power of the moon, enhancing moon-related abilities and effects.
This is a growth-type trait, and with each stage of development, the trait will unlock more abilities.
Stage 0: Grants the user the ability to enhance projectiles and imbue them with the power of the moon.
Stage 1: The Moon's enhancement ability has evolved, surpassing mere projectile enhancement.
Now, the trait provides a more tangible ability to materialize and control lunar energy. The influence of the moon is no longer limited to enhancement; the user can manifest lunar-themed constructs.
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As explained in the panel, I knew I had finally reached the starting point.
'Now, the real beginning is about to come.'
I had finally obtained the power needed for revenge.
"It's time to begin."
