Chapter 53: Completing the last challenge

"I can be considered skilled for being able to defeat it before freezing to a statue in this horrendous environment."

Leon turned toward the barrier and ran as fast as he could.

Due to the Frostbite Status Effect, his body felt far heavier, far heavier than the last time he'd been frostbitten.

This being the second time he had contracted the same effect in less than a day, the penalties wweighing down on him were twice as harsher than the first time.

It was hella discomforting to move in this condition. It felt similar to being punished with carrying a massive boulder on the back while trying to walk. No sane person would want to experience that.

"Can't blame my luck. Reaching for glory always comes with its fair share of challenges. It's like fishing in troubled waters. Unless you put yourself out there and experience the wind and the rain, you can't expect a good catch."