[You have leveled up.]
"Whoa, finally!"
It had been several days since Lokan entered the Cave of Death. While a normal instant dungeon would disappear the moment the last user logged out, a scenario quest was an exception. Even if the user logged out due to time restrictions, they would return to the Cave of Death upon logging back in.
The cave was filled with the Elite Skeleton SoldiersLokan had been slaughtering. When he first reconnected, even Lokan had to be cautious, so a normal user would have been completely wiped out before even trying to hunt. But his opponent was Lokan. By pushing them back and guiding them into a narrow path to fight, stable hunting quickly became possible.
Thus, Lokan finally achieved level 99.
[Unbelievable achievement! You have saved the world from chaos by subduing the unleashed death. No one knows yet, but one day everyone will know your sacrifice.]
[You have acquired the title 'Death Conqueror']
[You are the first to acquire this title.]
[First] [Death Conqueror] [Unique]
You have saved the world from chaos by subduing the unleashed death. You are the first to win this title.
[Hold Effect]
10% increase in attack power against undead
Increases critical damage by 50% against undead
Dark Resistance +10%
After reaching level 99, no more experience points accumulated, so Lokan immediately picked up the Essence of Death. The delayed quest achievement condition was completed, and the title appeared.
What a Unique grade title! It was originally meant to be a Rare grade, but it was upgraded with an initial bonus. Naturally, the holding effect increased significantly. The increase in attack power was good, but the other two effects were excellent: Increased Critical Strike Damage and Increased Dark Resistance! Especially for Lokan, with his critical hit setting, the effect would be doubled.
"Kya, it's rat poison for the undead."
He felt he could inflict more overwhelming damage than even the divine class, which had a polarity attribute against the undead.
[Death erodes you.]
[Be careful! If you do not act quickly, you may be eaten by death.]
A notification appeared suddenly. Lokan didn't know what 'death' truly was, but he could confirm that his vitality was being reduced little by little. What is this? Is it like the plague curse?
Although he might have had doubts, Lokan was completely at ease. He knew this was also part of the main scenario quest.
"Then let's go."
Kugugugung!
As the energy of death that supported the cave disappeared, he leisurely escaped from the cave, which was beginning to collapse.
Then Lokan calmly declared:
"Using Rune Books. To the Trinsic Wizard Guild."
The Wizard Guild
In a flash, Lokan moved to the Wizard Guild with Materian, climbing the stairs to find him.
"Uh, hey, it's…!"
Upon entering the room carrying the Essence of Death, Materian immediately reacted. He read the energy of death contained within it and quickly completed a complex spell in one breath.
"Purification!"
It was Purification Magic. It was close to Divine Magic in that it drove away evil spirits, but it was clearly the best Materian could do. A refreshing energy enveloped Lokan's body, momentarily driving away the energy of death.
'It's cool.'
But that was only temporary; the death energy was not completely eradicated. If additional measures weren't taken quickly, it would spread all over the body again.
"Drink this. It is a precious medicine that boosts the vitality of the body."
What Materian brought out was a greenish liquid. It was a valuable item with abundant vitality, and he gladly gave it to Lokan, who had nearly been consumed by death.
'I'll give one to everyone anyway.'
This was a quest where the scenario branch did not change based on the result, meaning anyone who fulfilled the conditions would receive the same reward. This drug would be consumed by at least hundreds of people.
Gulp.
After taking the medicine, the effect was immediate. Thanks to the purification, a fullness of life energy settled in Lokan's body.
[The vitality in the body stirs.]
[The full energy of life suppresses death.]
[The weakened energy of death falls into a state of coma. But be careful. Death may awaken again through a great stimulus.]
With this, the measures against the aura of death were complete. Since the energy of death would only awaken again through the subsequent main scenario quest, he could forget about it until then.
'Come on, give it to me.'
Because of this, Lokan paid no attention to the changes in his body. Instead, all his focus was on Materian's hand—specifically, the reward he was about to offer: the 'Investigator's Ring'.
"It was difficult. Thanks to you risking your life to carry out the mission, you are now prepared to face a great danger. Considering the remarkable achievements you have made so far, as well as this time, I have decided to accept you as a member of our investigation team. There are no obligations, but there are many things you can do to help. So, please continue to work hard for the peace and well-being of the continent."
[Awesome achievement! You have become a member of a multi-ethnic network known as the "Investigation Team."]
[You have acquired the title 'Investigation Team Member']
[You are the first to acquire this title.]
[First] [Investigation Team] [Rare]
Humans, Gnomes, Elves, and Dwarves have created a network for the peace and well-being of the continent. You have become a member of this 'Investigation Team'. You can receive respect from other races within the same faction. You are the first to win this title.
[Hold Effect]
Investigation team quests available
Recognition of other races within the same camp
'Good.'
Other people might dismiss this as a mere Rare title with poor holding effects, but Lokan thought differently. Only he knew how great this title effect was at this moment.
"Take this. This will prove your identity."
Materian smiled and took out a ring.
'I don't like getting a ring from a man, but…'
Since he couldn't avoid it, Lokan accepted it as if snatching it away.
[Investigator's Ring] [Rare]
A ring that proves the identity of a member of the investigation team. It is imbued with a special power that revives the wearer's vitality.
You can use 'Life Charge' that instantly restores 3,000 health once a day
State of charge: 1/1
Recharge standby time: 0:00
It was a Rare-grade ring with a built-in Life Charge for investigators who often face dangerous situations. The health that could be recovered immediately with this skill reached a whopping 3,000. Considering that Lokan currently had only 2,500 health after reaching level 99 and receiving some title effects, this was a huge number. Even if he used it right away, he could fully replenish his life instantly. More importantly, it would serve as an item that could save his life and reverse a situation in the heat of battle. Especially for Lokan, the Berserker, it became a means of avoiding death even without a potion after using Berserk.
"Come on, then let's go. The world wants you."
Lokan escaped the Wizards Guild with Materian seeing him off. He had graduated from the main scenario quests available here. In order to connect the broken main scenario quest, he needed to advance to the next city and fulfill several conditions.
"If we hurry, we can move on to the next area within today."
Lokan, reassured thanks to the Investigator's Ring, was pleased and headed for his next destination.
The Berserker Guild
It was already the third time he had visited.
"I'm finally taking off my beginner tag."
An unbelievable statement leaked from Lokan's mouth as he pushed the creaking door open. Who would dare call Lokan a beginner now? It was a story that would shock other users, but surprisingly, it was true.
NPCs referred to users below level 100 as 'Class Beginners'. This meant they were still starting out and just beginning to understand their class. Only upon reaching level 100 and creating their own combination skill would they be called a 'Class User'.
"I want to change jobs."
When he told the receptionist at the information desk what he wanted, the NPC recognized Lokan.
"Yeah, the former… you didn't change your job last time. Did you give up and get another job?" the NPC questioned.
Since it had been a while since he attempted the second job change, and given that most players who failed would give up and return to level 50 to try for a different job, the receptionist's question was reasonable. But Lokan urged him, as if the question was nonsense.
"Don't say anything useless, give me the level 100 job change quest."
"Huh, really, really. This is interesting."
Then the receptionist narrowed his eyes and recognized his status. This meant that Lokan had already reached level 99 and was qualified to challenge the former quest. This recognition was possible because the receptionist wasn't just an ordinary staff member but the Berserker Guild Master himself. In the case of unpopular class guilds like the Berserker Guild, the Guild Master sometimes worked directly at the reception desk, unlike popular guilds where staff or guild members would manage it.
"Perhaps you're the first, keke. If that's the case, the facial expressions of the other Class Masters will be worth seeing."
The Guild Master was slightly excited. How many times had he been ignored by other Class Masters for being fixated on blood and madness! If Lokan became the first Class User, he would be able to humble the others and publicize the excellence of the attractive Berserker class.
"Okay, let me know right away. The former quest is simple. It's common to all jobs: Defeat any level 100 opponent one-on-one. It doesn't matter if it's a monster, a beast, or a guard. Just defeat one!"
The promotion quest was exactly as known: defeat a level 100 monster. For this reason, players typically sought battles against guys with the best combination skills. However, the identity of the opponent didn't matter to the current Lokan. After all, hadn't he defeated Artwight, the strongest of the level 100 enemies, a long time ago?
"To give you a little hint, rather than a humanoid… uh huh, hey."
The Berserker Guild Master, who was about to give Lokan a small tip, was startled by the situation in front of him, likely coveting the title of producing the first Class User.
As soon as the promotion quest was delivered, the completion effect appeared.
[You have acquired the former quest 'Reckless Challenge'.]
[The record of killing Atwight, the Knight of the Lake, has been confirmed.]
[The former quest 'Reckless Challenge' has been completed.]
[Completed job change to Jin Berserker.]