[Hidden Quest: Help Sia complete her research]
[Status: Complete]
[Reward:]
• [Dark Alchemy Access – Initiate]
• [Prototype Shadow Recovery Potion (x2)]
• [Dark Mage Tower Reputation +300]
[Title Acquired: Residual Shadow Assimilation (Epic)]
• [Description: Killing shadow-type monsters has a chance to leave residual shadow energy that can be absorbed passively]
His eyes widened slightly, staring at the system panel which just popped out of nowhere, his lips parted slightly as his voice came out low, but the tone was surprised. "What the... another title and what are these crazy rewards?"
Slowly, his gaze shifted towards the new title which he had just received. 'Another Epic-Tier title? In just a few hours of game time, I managed to get these many titles...'
A small smirk curled up on his lips as he shifted his body slightly backwards and leaned back on the table's shelf.
His hand raised up as he put his palm on his lips, trying to compose himself and trying to hide that wicked smirk of his.
Synthia's eyes fell onto him as her voice came out firm. "Junior, are you not feeling good? Do you want to use the restroom?" Her eyes were filled with worry.
Leon composed his body as he wiped the sweat which was on his forehead with the back of his hand. "No, senior. I'm fine, I think that the exhaustion from today's task suddenly kicked in."
A small sigh escaped through her mouth as she waved her hand slightly. "You should go and take a nap and might even take a few mana potions to recover your mana."
Sia looked at him, but then moved towards the drawer which was kept near the opposite wall, her steps were fast.
She opened the drawer and took two potions, which she had made herself and then made her way to him.
"Y-you can have these for now, junior Ragnar." Her voice came out a bit shaky, extending her hand towards him.
A small smile was tucked up on his lips as his voice came out steady, but the tone was polite. "Thanks, senior Sia. I'll put these to good use, senior."
His gaze shifted towards the exit door and then back at both ladies in the room. He bowed slightly as he started walking towards the exit.
Steps were slow and deliberate. When he reached outside, a small sigh of relief left his mouth. "Phew... that was tiring. I never knew that talking to women would be this difficult."
When he reached the main hall, he noticed that Maya was sitting on the couch, which was kept near the main door of the tower.
He noticed that she was looking at her feet, twisting her fingers as she ground them together, her face was filled with sweat, and her skin looked so pale. 'Is she worried about something?'
"Maya, why are you sitting here?" His voice came out loud, firm. Slowly walked towards the couch, gaze fixated on her.
Her eyes instantly shot upwards, her gaze fell onto Leon, who was approaching her slowly, voice came out a bit shaky. "U-Uh... I didn't know where the whereabouts of the room you went to was, so I just sat on this couch and waited for you."
Leon's eyes were fixated on her as he approached her, a smile tucked up on his lips as he extended his hand and put it on the shoulder of Maya. "Don't worry, and forget about the loan which you took from them. I'll help you pay it out, so now cheer up a bit."
She nodded instinctively, her legs were shaking slightly.
Before they could continue their conversation, a loud noise came from their right side.
The door to the Tower Master's room opened by itself with a loud thud.
Their heads turned towards them in unison as the streams of purple mana started flowing outside the room.
'Is she mad about something?' He thought, but before he could think about something else, the voice of Velexeria shot into his ears.
"Ragnar, come into my room right away."
A massive wave of dense, violet mana surged out of the Tower Master's room like a tidal force, distorting the air itself. The floor trembled, walls groaned, and the very space around him warped as if reality had been grabbed and shaken.
'Wh-What the fuck? This tremendous wave of mana.' His hand raised instinctively, covering his face slightly.
He tried his best to maintain his composure, but he failed. Teeth clenched, veins popped out from his forehead and neck, his legs started to tremble slightly as the wave of mana struck him straight into his core, and his heartbeat increased rapidly.
Soon after, the wave vanished as everything went back to normal. His whole body was now completely drenched in sweat when his gaze fell onto Maya, who was standing beside him.
He noticed that she was all fine, as if she didn't even feel that tremendous form of mana. 'How is she in perfect condition? Is she so strong or?'
Lips parted slightly as he gulped. 'Or maybe Velexeria is a master in controlling her mana.'
A small sigh escaped through his lips, hands rested slightly on his waist as he took some deep breaths and exhaled sharply. "Coming, Tower Master." His voice came out loud but steady.
He made his way to her room. When he entered inside he noticed that the inside of the room was more dimly lit than usual, there were no lamps or anything inside.
The only source of light inside the room was from the tall windows of her room, the sunlight was coming inside from all four directions.
Her table was completely filled with sheets, multiple letters were scattered on the floor, and one was in her hand as her gaze remained fixated on it.
"You called for me, Tower Master?" He asked, voice low.
Her gaze remained fixated on the letter, but her voice filled the room. "Yes, I did."
She took a small pause and then continued, gaze finally lifted from the letter as it fell onto Leon. "I have an important task for you, Ragnar."
A/N
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