It was training night, the same day. The moonlight cast soft glows across Edward's room, filled with quiet energy and hidden resonance.
Satlin entered alone, curious. As he observed the space, he noticed something strange—every item in the room shimmered with cosmic memory, reflecting Edward's essence.
Satlin's eyes widened.
"Are you… Lord Astros reincarnated?"
Suddenly, all the items vanished. In their place, Edward appeared, calm and radiant.
Satlin stepped forward and hugged him tightly.
"Brother Astros… I've met you again!"
He revealed his divine skill:
Create Infinite – the signature power of Lord Cosmos, the Creator.
Edward smiled deeply.
"Amazing, brother. We've finally met.
I am the previous Astros, the Protector… Lord of Cosmic Shields.
This reincarnation is our new chance."
Satlin nodded with reverence.
"Yes, brother. I am Lord Cosmos, the Creator.
And you are my protector.
We must find the Destroyer."
Edward's voice grew solemn.
"Let's make a promise. We wait until the time ripens—12 more years.
At age 25, we'll open our own guild.
And we'll make a pact with the Destroyer too."
Satlin agreed.
"Who finds him first doesn't matter.
Let's wait for the ripening of this promise.
Sleep now—we're still kids."
He smiled and waved gently.
"Okay, bye."
Raining Day – Training Continues
As the rain tapped gently against the training hall windows, Saki stood before Edward, her Blood Mask glistening faintly.
"The first rule of training is simple," she said.
"Everyone begins with the sword. But today, I'll teach you my specialty—the scythe."
She guided Edward step by step through the basic scythe techniques, her movements precise and fluid.
Curtain Falls EX Activation
During practice, Edward's Curtain Falls EX triggered a random skill:
New Skill Obtained: Concentration Weapon
→ Boosts morale during training
→ Enhances focus and stamina for long sessions
Fueled by this boost, Edward trained for 18 continuous hours, mastering each motion with unwavering focus.
Status Update – Scythe Skills Unlocked
Edward's private status buzzed and updated:
Scythe Hook
→ Hooks the target using the scythe
→ Deals minor damage Scythe Grapple
→ Grapples the target with the scythe
→ Deals minor damage Scythe Deflect
→ Deflects incoming attacks with perfect timing Scythe Angle Slash
→ Slashes at any angle using the scythe
→ Versatile and unpredictable Scythe Counter Attack
→ Counters the target's attack if forcefully deflected
Basic Scythe Set: Acquired
Edward smiled.
"Nice scythe skills."
Saki nodded.
"Good. Tomorrow is your first solo dungeon.
I'll tell you about it after you eat your hot soup—made from harvested red fruit."
The rain continued to fall, but inside the hall, a new weapon legacy had begun.
Inside the training chamber, Satlin stood before Winston, his Crescent Moon Mask glowing faintly with divine resonance.
"I'll teach you one advanced sword technique," Satlin said.
"I'm a spear user, but this technique works for both sword and spear.
It's called Nova Style—a sacred combat art."
He raised his hand and began the lesson.
"There are three forms I'll teach today:
Nova Style Art 1 – Floating Foot
Nova Style Art 2 – Charge Nova
Nova Style Art 3 – Burst Nova
But first, you must learn to breathe properly—this is called Nova Breathing.
It awakens the holy aura near your heart."
Winston listened carefully, following each step with precision.
He practiced the breathing, then moved into footwork, charge, and burst techniques.
For 18 hours, Winston trained relentlessly.
Status Update – Nova Style Skills Unlocked
Nova Breathing
→ Allows Winston to acquire Nova Holy Energy in the body
→ Energy centers near the heart Nova Style Art 1 – Floating Foot
→ Footwork that allows Winston to float in air
→ Enables leaping across altitudes Nova Style Art 2 – Charge Nova
→ Charges through weapon
→ Can attack while channeling holy nova to the weapon's edge Nova Style Art 3 – Burst Nova
→ Bursts nova energy through any sword movement
→ Amplifies damage and aura impact
Winston sat down, amazed by the transformation.
Satlin smiled.
"These are just the first three.
Nova Style has 22 more forms.
I'll teach you the rest in the gaps between dungeon challenges."
He placed a hand on Winston's shoulder.
"Tomorrow, go to your dungeon and clear the quest.
Let's meet again after your challenge."
Winston nodded.
"Okay. Thanks, Satlin. I'm going to rest now."
Inside the Red Giant Guild, the training hall pulsed with quiet mana. Sako, twin sister of Saki and captain of the guild, approached David with a calm smile.
"What weapon do you want to practice today?"
David replied with excitement:
"I want to learn magical sword techniques."
Sako nodded.
"Alright. Let me teach you. You have mana, right?"
David confirmed:
"Yes. It's a passive skill—Wizard Mana, part of my wizard job class.
It says I'm imbued with immense mana."
Sako's eyes gleamed.
"Good. My journey began as a support class Harbringer, but now I've fused it with the energy shooter of the sniper class.
My current job is Templer—a fusion of support and precision.
I'll teach you a mana trick I use: Mana Footwork. I use a hammer, but you'll follow my movements using your sword."
She demonstrated the technique, guiding David through the flow of mana into movement.
"Now, draw mana into your blade.
Convert it into imagination—shape it as an element.
Practice this for three hours. I'll return after."
Status Update – Sword Wizard Set Activated
After three hours of focused training, David's status updated:
Sword Wizard Magical Footwork
→ Footwork imbued with mana
→ Avoids aura damage and enhances elemental control
Sword Wizard Set: 1 of 8 Activated
Skills Unlocked:
Sword Wizard Style 1 – Blazing Burst
→ Sword blazes with fire
→ Every hit causes explosive damage Sword Wizard Style 2 – Hydro Fury
→ Deals heavy water-based damage
→ Drains target's energy over time
Sword Wizard Set 3–8: Acquired(Locked for future training)
Sako returned, impressed.
"Wow, David. You mastered it in just three hours.
Now, practice these with your previous skills.
Tomorrow is your first dungeon challenge."
David nodded, eyes glowing with mana.