章 25: Chapter 25 - Nightfall Sentinel Set

[You have received 5 Elite Exp Orbs]

[You have received 1 Basic Survival Kit]

[You have received 1 Field Cooking Set]

[You have received 1 Basic Pickaxe]

[You have received 10 Small Healing Potion]

[You have received 20 Units of Iron Ingots]

Atlas quickly opened the six Rank-B tickets, scanning through the new items. There was a Basic Survival Kit—though not exactly new, since he'd gotten one before. It was a bag stocked with a few small tools and a tent.

Not bad; an item like this could still be useful if they were ever far from the Floating Island and needed a temporary shelter.

Next, a Field Cooking Set. Definitely useful for any expeditions far from base, allowing them to cook proper meals on the go.

Then, Small Healing Potions. Even with a skilled healer like Lyrassa on the team, it would be helpful as an emergency backup when she was exhausted or low on Mana.

Lastly, he found a Basic Pickaxe. Atlas couldn't help but sigh at this one. Hardly anyone used basic pickaxes for mining anymore—it was probably the least useful item in the pull.

Next up was the Rank-A item. The purple-glowing ticket transformed into a solid black box.

What could it be?

[You have received 1 Rank-A Item: Soulbinding Armor Set]

[Armor that adapts to the user's abilities, enhancing defense without restricting movement.

Use: Ideal for frontline warriors, providing flexibility in battle.]

An armor set?

Atlas took hold of the black box, feeling its solid weight. How was he supposed to activate it?

[Once activated, it will become Soulbinding Armor, adapting to the user with a fitting armor design.]

Perfect for melee fighters and frontliners—ideal for him, who hadn't yet acquired a proper set of armor. He decided to claim it for himself.

[Activating the Soulbinding Armor Set]

[Adapting Armor Set to User]

[You have obtained: Nightfall Sentinel Armor Set]

[Grade: Epic]

[Skills:]

[Lancer's Endurance (Passive):

Increases the wearer's stamina and reduces stamina consumption when wielding a spear, enabling longer battles without fatigue.]

[Swift Piercer (Active):

Temporarily boosts movement speed and agility by 20%, allowing for quicker spear thrusts and evasive maneuvers.]

[Spear Dance Resilience (Passive):

Reduces incoming damage by 10% when performing rapid spear combos, providing extra durability during offensive play.]

Atlas stood, drawing everyone's gaze. A sleek, semi-light armor enveloped him—a striking blend of black and deep blue. Reinforced plates guarded his chest and shoulders, while the streamlined design along his arms and legs allowed for optimal agility. Intricate engravings on the chest plate, highlighted with vibrant blue accents, pulsed with a soft, glowing energy.

He admired the look, noting how the armor made him appear… well, damn formidable.

[Host, this armor set includes a 'Veil Mode' feature. You can render it invisible while still enjoying its full protection.]

"Then activate the Veil Mode," he replied.

In a blink, the armor vanished, leaving only a faint blue energy shimmer whenever he moved.

Practical—he didn't have to appear as though he was wearing heavy armor and could stick to his usual casual attire while remaining fully protected. And when it came to battle, he could make the armor visible again to intimidate his opponents.

"You're slowly transforming into a more dependable Lord, My Lord," Edrik said, nodding. "That's certainly an impressive armor set. May I ask the grade?"

"It's an Epic-grade," Atlas replied, smiling. "Probably valuable enough to fund the entire island if we sold it—but it's soulbound, so it's mine permanently."

"Your protection will always come first, My Lord. We'll find ways to earn gold otherwise," Edrik said firmly.

"Agreed, My Lord," added Karian.

Atlas was genuinely thrilled with this pull. An incredible rank-A item! A soulbound armor set just for him. Most awakeners could only dream of possessing something like this, and he'd just scored it by tossing tickets into the air.

Incredible. Now he'd be able to fight with greater endurance and protection—he definitely intended to make the most of it.

Excited, he moved on to the next Rank-A ticket.

[You have received 1 Rank-A Item: Stormcaller's Amulet]

[An amulet that allows the user to call down lightning strikes, primarily used in defensive strategies.

Use: Adds a powerful option for island defense, particularly effective during raids.]

An amulet to summon lightning strikes?

The amulet itself was crafted in ornate silver, with engravings resembling swirling clouds. At its center, a faint blue electric pulse shimmered, giving the impression of a storm ready to be unleashed.

He briefly wondered if the person casting it might be at risk of getting hit themselves. Either way, he now had an impressive new option for offensive capabilities.

A high-level mage could likely wield such a skill with more precision, but he assumed it would take someone truly powerful to achieve the devastating effects he imagined.

Satisfied, he stored the item away—it would definitely come in handy when the time came.

[You have received 1 Rank-A Item: Shadow Step Cloak]

[A cloak that grants limited invisibility, ideal for infiltrating enemy lines.

Use: Useful for scouts or assassins performing reconnaissance or sabotage.]

Atlas equipped the cloak, mentally activating its effect. He watched as his body became translucent—not fully invisible, but enough to make him difficult to spot when blending into the environment or in low light.

Still, this item would be far better suited to someone specialized for stealth. He took off the cloak and handed it to Edrik.

"I know this will come in handy for you. Take it."

Edrik smiled and bowed slightly. "My Lord, thank you for this precious gift. I'll be able to make even better use of it if I can combine it with my signature dagger."

"Really? Then here's hoping luck finds you, Edrik," Atlas replied, grinning.

Atlas moved on to the final Rank-A Ticket.

[You have received a Rank-A weapon: (Epic-grade) Obsidian Talon Dagger]

A dagger materialized before him, its blade a blackened steel with an obsidian-like finish. Dark leather wrapped around the hilt, and small embedded shards of blue crystal pulsed with a faint glow.

Perfectly crafted, it seemed almost as if it had been made for stealth and precision.

[Obsidian Talon Dagger]

[Grade: Epic]

[Strength +50

Agility +100

Movement Speed +10%]

[Skills:]

[Shadow Step (Active):

Effect: Allows the User to teleport a short distance, leaving behind a shadowy afterimage.]

[Silent Strike (Conditional Passive):

Deals extra damage when attacking from behind, enhancing critical hit rate by 20%.]

Atlas grinned as he read the item description. It seemed luck was definitely on Edrik's side today, as this was clearly his Signature Weapon.

"Happy now?" Atlas asked, handing him the weapon.

"My Lord, it's surely your luck at work. I'm just following along with this amazing fortune of yours," Edrik replied with a smirk.

With his new invisibility cloak and the Silent Strike ability, Edrik could now deliver devastating blows to his enemies. Coupled with the Shadow Step cloak, his agility would be even greater.

Now both his frontline fighters were well-equipped. Only Lyrassa and, perhaps, Mira remained, both of whom could be invaluable in emergencies if they were forced into combat.

Another pull?

Could he dare hope for another Rank-S item? Being a bit hopeful couldn't hurt, could it?

He tossed the tickets into the air, and his eyes widened as not one but two purple tickets appeared, shimmering in the air.

***

(Author's Note:)

Our boy's turning into an absolute powerhouse, and his team's getting upgrades left and right. With his fighters decked out in Epic gear, the next enemy wave better watch out!

But those two purple tickets at the end… anyone else have a feeling about what they'll be? 👀 Drop your guesses in the comments.