Daisuke pced the final stoop the makeshift tomb of the chimera, marking its grave with a somber expression. The childreed chatter about the ret battle gradually faded into the background as his thoughts weighed heavily on him.
Despite the creature’s monstrous form, it had once been Reginald’s mother, twisted by dark forces. The idea of letting anyone e or harvest her remains for materials felt unimaginable, a desecration he could not allow.
I know she abandoned her husband and childrehey fell from grace, but did she really deserve this kind of fate?
Daisuke was stirred from his thoughts by the near proximity of Brek’s voice, “So, where do we go from here?”
Straightening up and brushing the dirt from his hands, Daisuke allowed the question to settle. Once more, he found himself drawn inward, surrendering to the thoughts swirling in his mind.
Ideally, I should have them stay in Elmridge Vilge with April and Mia, but wouldn’t I be overstepping by asking the Beastfolk for another favor? Especially sidering they doly have a fondness for humans.
Brek sighed and shook his head with a tad of annoyance. “I see you still have that bad habit of eling your thoughts inwards instead of sharing it with the rest of us.”
“I bet he’s already juring up ideas for a safe pce to stick us,” Garrett murmured acgly.
Ribbit nodded his head in agreement.
Daisuke choked on his guilt.
“We know yreat and all,” Brek added with an envious gesture of his hand, “especially now that you’ve acquired all this impressive power, but you ’t expect to protect us all our lives.”
“He’s right!” Garrett asserted. “We all o bee stroo protect ourselves and others!”
Ribbit nodded eically.
Daisuke passed an appraising gnce over the other children who were all ining their heads with determination. “In that case, I’ll at least apany you guys to Wonderelle—”
“We’ll be fine on our own,” Brek reassured, feeling a bit irritated that he needed permission from a kid two years his junior.
A muscle tensed in Daisuke’s jaw, his eyes narrowing. But instead of shing out in e, he cupped his , calmly assessing the situation. Wonderelle is just one of the many starter vilges in the game, meaning there aren’t any high-level monsters nearby. If they quietly head toward town, the mobs should only get weaker along the way, so they’ll likely be fine on their own.
Without a word, Daisuke beed for Ribbit to approach. The portly teen exged nervous gnces with the others before g to the and. When he came to a stop, his eyes widened in surprise as a rge, double-edged on was materialized and hao him.
G!
The axe fell to the ground the moment Ribbit’s hands coiled around the leather hilt. His face turned red, his eyes bulged, and he farted endlessly as he struggled to lift the on. Still, he mao hoist it over his head, wobbling slightly uhe weight. With a deep breath, he swung it only to be left panting.
[Mighty Axe +1]
[Rank: Rare
Type: Axe
Melee Attack Power: 310~340 | Durability: 87/102 | Attack Speed: -5%
The Mighty Axe is a brutal on designed for devastating blows and overwhelming strength. With its massive, double-sided bde and reinforced hahis axe cleaves through armor and bone alike, leaviru in its wake.
?? Strength +6
?? Knockback ce +25%
?? Armor Peion +15%
ditions of Use: Lvl 42+ | Strength 38+ | Stamina 22+
Daisuke watched in amusement. So despite the on being of a higher level, an NPC is still able to wield it. But, just like me, I would imagihere will be restris. “If you mao swing it three times in a row by the ime we meet, that’ll mean you’ve gotten stronger.”
“Then,” Ribbit’s eyes glittered like stars, “does that mean I have this?!”
Daisuke nodded with a smile before approag Garrett, a crimson red bde taking shape in his hands.
[Bloodstained Short Sword +1]
[Rank: Rare
Type: Sword
Melee Attack Power: 204~228 | Durability: 91/91 | Attack Speed: +11%
Fed in the fires of battle and tempered with the blood of its foes, the Bloodstained Short Sword is a formidable on that strikes fear into the hearts of adversaries. Its bde, stained with the crimson hue of tless battles, exudes an aura of relentless ferocity.
?? Agility +4
?? Attack Damage +5
ditions of Use: Lvl 40+ | Strength 35+ | Stamina 20+]
“A sword?! Is this really for me?!” Garrett excimed, generously accepting the valuable gift with both hands. Then he immediately assumed a sword stance he’d observed from one of the sve traders and begaing out the weight of the on.
Finally, Daisuke walked up to Brek who lowered his gaze dejectedly. It was quite evident he didn’t feel deserving of whatever he was about to receive. With a sigh, Daisuke flicked his forehead. When a flinch was all he mao elicit from the stubborn Wolfkiightly gripped the boy’s shoulder and spoke.
“I tell you from experiehat beating yourself up like this isn’t going to ge anything. Let bygones be bygones. You said you wao bee powerful enough to defend yourself and others, right? If you truly meant that, then swallow yuilt and yo and hold out your hand.”
Brek finally tilted his , his gaze burning with renewed vi. With a nod, he opened his palms within which a familiar on was summoned.
[Stormcleaver Give +1]
[Rank: Rare
Type: Polearm
Melee Attack Power: 228~255 | Durability: 83/89 | Attack Speed: -2%
With its imposing design and elemental prowess, the Stormcleaver Give is favored by warriors who seek to domiheir enemies from both near and far.
Its broad, curved bde is etched with lightning motifs, symbolizing its capacity to harness wind and lightning magic. When swung with enough force, the give unleashes razor-sharp bdes of wind that shreds through distant foes.
?? Critical Hit ce +10%
?? Knockback ce +20%
?? Unlocks the ?Wind Bde? skill
ditions of Use: Lvl 45+ | Strength 39+ | Stamina 24+]
[Wind Bde]
[With every ninth strike, the motifs on the give glow a brilliant blue, releasing bdes of wind that grate through nearby or distant ehe attack deals 45% of the wielder’s maximum mana as damage.]
Brek’s eyes widened in surprise. “This is…”
Daisuke’s grip on the Wolfkin’s shoulder tightened. “If you really want to protect April ime, then it yourself to mastering this on.”
Brek’s lips quivered, traitor tears streaking down his face as the memory of April’s terrified screams, and his own despair, flooded his mind. Never again—he never wao experiehat level of helplessness again.
“Make sure to head straight bato town,” Daisuke warned as he stuffed a Repel Inse, several potions, and a pouch taining two-thousand gold into Brek’s free hand. “And no more unscrupulous behavior from now on—got that?”
The children’s eyeballs bulged at the sight of the pouch taining the glittering gold s. “Th-This is too much—”
Brek’s words abruptly trailed off as Daisuke threateo finger flick his forehead again. “ you at least tell us where yoing?”
“I’m heading to the capital city—Lunarel,” Daisuke informed, his eyes narrowing to dangerous slits. “But before that, there’s something I’d like to take care of first.”
