[Fang of Infernos Lv. 54]

  [Grade: Elite]

  [Strength +100

  Stamina +100]

  [Skills:]

  [Inferno Strike (Active): Unleashes a powerful thrust that causes an explosion on impact, dealing area fire damage to nearby enemies.]

  [Bzing Edge (Passive): The spear’s tip remains superheated, causing minor fire damage over time to any struemy.]

  Ats ied the new spear he’d acquired with a satisfied smile. It was a long spear with a superheated, glowing tip that emitted fiery sparks and embers. The dark metal shaft was etched with subtle fme patterns, making it look even more formidable.

  As he spun the spear, a trail of light lingered from the tip, giving it a sleek and dangerous appearance.

  The spear was Elite grade—a prized on, ohat those in the lower nds would probably fight fiercely to obtain.

  Not bad at all, he thought.

  He realized it was time to join the fight below. He wouldn’t be the kind of Lord who just sat on his throne, watg his subordinates handle all the work. Sure, he’d and battles from up high when strategy called for it, but he’d also be ihick of things whenever needed. And to make that possible, he’d have to upgrade himself as much as he could, using every resource avaible.

  Ats pulled out three skill scrolls he’d received from the Gacha: one Rare Smoke Bomb skill scroll, oe Battle Cry skill scroll, and oe Flurry of Spears skill scroll. He handed Smoke Bomb to Edrik, Battle Cry to Karian, a Flurry of Spears for himself.

  All right, now I have a new spear skill to wield, he thought. With this addition, he had seven skills at his disposal, ready to put them to use.

  [on - Pierg Thrust Lv. 6]

  [A precise, forward thrust aimed at peing armor.]

  [on - Sweeping Strike Lv. 5]

  [Sweeps the spear in a wide arc, hitting multiple enemies in front.]

  [on - Defeance Lv. 7]

  [Assumes a defensive position with the spear, redug ining damage.]

  [on - Ground Sm Lv. 4]

  [Sms the butt of the spear into the ground, creating a shockwave.]

  [on - Power Strike Lv. 8]

  [A strong, trated attack that hits harder than a regur swing.

  [on - Endurance Boost Lv. 9]

  [Temporarily boosts the warrior's stamina, allowing them to sustain more in battle.

  [Elite - Flurry of Spears Lv. 1]

  [The wielder delivers a rapid series of spear strikes at a single enemy.]

  This Flurry of Spears was his first Elite-grade skill, a signifit upgrade from the standard abilities most basic warriors like him possessed.

  Now at level 39, Ats had accumuted 40 stat points ready for distribution. After a quick assessment, he decided to allocate 10 points each tth, Agility, Intelligence, and stitution, reasoning that his Stamina was still in a safe range.

  [s Bckthorn]

  [Level: 39]

  [Strength: 160 | Agility: 64 | Intelligence: 49 | stitution: 68 | Stamina: 65]

  Ats leapt down from his floating throne, instantly drawing the attention of his team.

  Karian was at his side in seds. "My Lord, are you certain you want to fight them as well?" he asked, swinging his greatsword to fend off a Lava Hound lunging at them.

  "Yes, and I’ll need your help training every day from now on. What do you say?" Ats replied, spinning his spear and readying for bat.

  “With pleasure, My Lord,” Karian answered with a slight grin.

  Os set a goal for himself, he itted to it with relentless focus. Growing up in a tough, wild enviro had instilled this drive in him.

  After today, he was determio push his physical and bat skills even further. He’d train with Karian, sparring until his teique sharpened. Manna could also be an option—if she ever bees a bit more manageable.

  Ats spun his spear, ung a swift assault with Flurry of Spears. But the Lava Hound, a full ten levels higher than him, proved tougher than expected, barely fling from the initial damage.

  As the creature lunged, Ats sidestepped, redireg its momentum, just as Karian brought down his greatsword with a crushing blow. Ats took the opportunity to finish it off with a precise stab to its chest, causing a burst of hot va to spew from the wound.

  They tiheir hunt across the volic terrain, battling through wave after wave of creatures. With each victory, they gathered more valuable items, eventually enough to improve fire resistance gear for each team member. And to Ats’s satisfa, he also collected critical materials for strug the Fme Bea ba his isnd.

  Ats reviewed his hunting for the day—30 Fire Crystals and 6 Lava Shards. He still needed more to plete the stru of the Fme Bea, but with the sun already setting and his team exhausted and hungry, he decided to call it a day.

  It had been a productive hunt, with plenty of valuable items gathered.

  Even after sying over 50 monsters, he still hadn’t quite reached level 40.

  [Exp: 44,771/45,581]

  So close, just a bit more Exp to level up. If he could keep up this pace daily, he hoped to reach level 50 before the protective barrier around his isnd dropped. He knew he needed every possible upgrade to prepare himself and his team before the real battles began.

  They finally returo Gacha Haven! It was obvious everyone was worn out from the day’s hunt, though Karian maintained his usual posed expression.

  Edrik, oher hand, showed faint signs of fatigue, though somehow his hair remained perfectly styled, as if he’d just walked out of a salon—a ualent of his, no doubt.

  Meanwhile, Manna wasted no time raiding the fridge for food before disappearing into the Residential Hut, her choseing spot after the three new strus the System had pleted that day.

  Trees and pnts were already sprouting up fast—even though it had only been a day. It seemed that anything on this isnd could grow or be pleted at remarkable speed.

  Lyrassa, as a Nature Spirit, had a unique way of resting: she could actually sleep by merging with the pnts around her!

  After all, spirits were maions of various aspects of the enviro, like animals, pces, and natural forces. Because Lyrassa was a Nature Spirit, she was nature itself. That’s why she didn’t o eat human food to survive.

  Well, she could eat human food, but she didn’t experie the eople did. Instead, she absorbed water and nutrients straight from the soil.

  If it weren’t for Lyrassa’s potent healing abilities, they’d have probably returned covered in cuts and burns.

  Ats let his subordinates pick their owo rest for the night, while he himself po stay ient. He was too exhausted to think, and as soon as he forced down a bit of food, he was out like a light.

  M arrived!

  Ats opened his eyes and immediately looked to his right a. He was still haunted by the memory of waking up with Manna asleep beside him the night before. But luckily he found no ohis time.

  He could feel that his body was fully restored, with blood and energy pulsing strongly through his veins. His stomach grumbled—he was starving. It seemed like every bit of nutrition he’d eaten st night had been drained by his rec body.

  But he po use the m for a hard training session. He wao push himself to the limit before breakfast.

  He stepped out of his tent. The sun was barely rising, and he was surprised to see Mira already bustling in the garden. Had she slept there too? Karian was also up, training with his greatsword in the early dawn.

  Early-m training seemed to be routine for Karian, a true warrior.

  Ats began to stretch, the off running around the small floating isnd. He kept up his pace, feeling every bit of strength and agility he’d gained over the past two days c through him.

  He was drenched i, his legs burning, his breath ragged. But he kept pushing, even as his body practically screamed at him to stop. He ighe urge, driving himself fain and again.

  After two hours, he was pletely soaked, and the sun was finally lighting up the isnd’s surface, which was now looking much greener with all the new grass and pnts. Just then, a notification fshed across his vision.

  [Luna (Celestial Vanguard) is attempting to tact you. They have sent a package for you.]

  [Accept the package?]

  Luna? Who is Luna?