Chapter 16: Level 2 - Rank E Ashvale Dorms – Room 117
Lucian appeared in a shimmer of light, collapsing onto the floor as the Trial’s portal sealed behind him. His back hit the wooden floor of his temporary dorm, sweat soaking through his shirt, breath ragged. The lights hummed quietly above him—normal, plain, safe.
He lay there for a while. No movement. Just breathing. Alive.
Then—
[System Notice: Trial of Ascension – Floor 3 Cleared]
[Rank Advancement Complete: You have Ascended to Rank E]
[New Title Acquired: Riftwalker]
[Reward Module Available]
Lucian sat up slowly. His limbs ached like they were forged from stone, but he managed to lean against the bed frame, eyes dull with exhaustion but steady.
"Cael," he whispered.
[Yes, Lucian?]
"...Bring up my reward screen."
The air shimmered in front of him, and a transparent blue panel snapped into place.
[Trial Completion Rewards – Floor 3]
• Skill Unlocked: Dimensional Rift Drive
• Starlight Core (Boss Drop)
• Bonus Title: Riftwalker — Spatial affinity increased by 15%, +10% resistance to dimensional interference.
• Passive Unlocked: Void Pulse — Chance to ignore cooldown of Spatial skills on successful critical hit.
Lucian’s brows lifted slightly at the last one. That was a solid pickup.
He dismissed the window, then opened the [System Shop].
"Cael. Healing potion. Tier E, fast regen, instant burn-out cleanse."
[Processing...]
[Purchase Confirmed: High-Grade Healing Draught (x1) – Cost: 250 SP]
A small glass vial materialized before him, glowing faint green, steam rising from its neck.
Lucian took it, popped the cork, and drank.
Warmth. Not the heat of battle—but comfort. Healing. His ribs reset with a sharp crack. Bruises faded. Blood flow slowed, sealed.
[HP: 100%]
[System Sync: Stable]
He leaned back with a sigh. "That’s better."
Then, he brought up his [Status Window].
[Lucian Black – Updated Status]
Level: 2
Title: Returned One, Riftwalker
Race: Human
System Type: Infinite
Mana: ∞
Stat Points Available: ∞
System Points Available: ∞
[Stats]
Strength: 100
Agility: 100
Intelligence: 100
Endurance: 100
Perception: 100
Luck: 100
Lucian tapped his finger on the edge of the display.
"Cael... max me out."
[Confirmation Required: Distribute all available stat points to hit Rank E cap of 300 per attribute?]
"...Yeah. Do it."
[Processing...]