After conquering the Obsidian Gate, the System displayed Arlen's final stats—each one forged to perfection by the ultimate trials he had overcome:
[Final Status]
Name: Arlen Drayke
Level: 32
Strength: 35
Agility: 37
Intelligence: 59
Endurance: 41
Mana: 150
[Mastered Skills]
Master Swordplay (Mastery: 100%)
Advanced Shadow Seeker Magic (Mastery: 100%)
Echo Magic (Mastery: 100%)
Fire Manipulation (Mastery: 100%)
Fire Resistance (Mastery: 100%)
Water Manipulation (Mastery: 100%)
Nature Magic (Mastery: 100%)
Trap Disarming (Mastery: 100%)
Stealth Mastery (Mastery: 100%)
Elemental Swordplay (Mastery: 100%)
Martial Arts (Mastery: 100%)
Mind Shield (Mastery: 100%)
Shadow Veil (Mastery: 100%)
Umbral Bolt (Mastery: 100%)
Echo Sense (Mastery: 100%)
Sense the Hidden (Mastery: 100%)
Healing Arts (Mastery: 100%)
Basic Swordsmanship (Mastery: 100%)
Survival Instinct (Passive, Mastery)
Mana Channeling (Passive, Mastery)
Arlen stood at the pinnacle of his journey—every skill at its height, every stat the mark of a true legend. With the legacy of the Shadow Seekers fully awakened within him, he was ready to shape the world's future as its greatest protector and guide.
As Arlen stood atop the icy cliffs beyond the Obsidian Gate, the System's familiar interface shimmered before his eyes—this time with a golden border and a deep sense of gravity:
[System Quest: The Shadow Seeker's Sanctuary]
Objective: Locate the hidden town of the Shadow Seekers—lost for centuries and spoken of only in myth. Uncover its secrets, revive its legacy, and unite those worthy to carry the order forward.
Reward: The final truth of the Shadow Seekers, new powers beyond mastery, and the right to lead the order into a new age.
Failure Penalty: System Lockout. All abilities, knowledge, and support from the System will be lost permanently.
Description: The Sanctuary was created by the founders as the heart and haven of the Shadow Seekers. It is hidden behind powerful wards, illusions, and riddles only the most worthy can solve. Seek clues in ancient ruins, follow the echoes of the order's past, and trust your instincts. The fate of the Shadow Seekers—and your own legend—rests on this quest.
With the ultimate challenge set before him, Arlen steeled his resolve. Only by finding the Sanctuary could he secure the future of his order—and his own place in history.