Chapter 54: Rewards

Miriel carefully examined the three Epic-Rank Random Skill Crystals.

"Let’s start with these."

She selected the first crystal.

The crystal immediately shattered into countless golden particles, which gathered before her and formed a new notification.

[Congratulations! You have acquired an Epic-Rank Skill!]

[New Skill Acquired: Arcane Sword Projection]

Miriel opened the skill description.

[Arcane Sword Projection — Epic-Rank]

Allows the user to condense arcane energy into sword-shaped projections and control them through mana. These projections can be launched at enemies, controlled remotely, or used to attack from multiple directions.

The number, size, and destructive power of the projections depend on the user’s mana capacity and control.

Miriel’s eyes brightened.

"Remote-controlled swords? That’s amazing!"

Liam glanced at the description.

’An ability that allows her to attack from multiple directions without physically swinging her sword. It should work particularly well with her Arcane Sword Domain.’

Miriel quickly selected the second crystal.

[Congratulations! You have acquired an Epic-Rank Skill!]

[New Skill Acquired: Arcane Sword Manifestation]

[Arcane Sword Manifestation — Epic-Rank]

Allows the user to manifest a powerful arcane sword constructed from condensed mana. The manifested sword can be customized according to the user’s requirements and can be used alongside the user’s actual weapon.

Its strength, durability, and magical properties depend on the user’s mana control and proficiency.

Miriel looked at the notification with surprise.

"Another sword-related skill!"

Unlike Arcane Sword Projection, this skill allowed her to create a complete magical weapon. She could potentially use it alongside her Blue Moon Fairy Sword, giving her an additional weapon during combat.

Liam nodded.

’Two swords at once. Combined with her sword techniques, this could give her considerably more offensive options.’

Miriel then opened the final crystal.

[Congratulations! You have acquired an Epic-Rank Skill!]

[New Skill Acquired: Arcane Sword Amplification]

[Arcane Sword Amplification — Epic-Rank]

Allows the user to temporarily amplify the power of their sword techniques by consuming arcane energy.

The amplification effect increases the destructive power, penetration, and magical properties of sword attacks. The effect becomes stronger when used in combination with Arcane Resonance and Arcane Sword Domain.

Miriel stared at the three notifications.

All three skills were directly related to her new class.

She could create magical swords, control them remotely, manifest an additional weapon, and amplify her sword techniques.

"These skills are perfect for my class!"

"Indeed. The system seems to have considered your class when selecting the rewards."

Liam was quite satisfied with the results.

The three skills complemented one another rather well. More importantly, they gave Miriel additional combat options without making her rely entirely on her existing sword techniques.

"Now, let’s see the remaining rewards."

Miriel opened the three Random Skill Upgrade rewards.

[Three Random Skill Upgrades Available]

[Select a skill to receive an upgrade.]

She selected the first upgrade.

[Skill Upgrade Initiated...]

[Intermediate Swordsmanship → Advanced Swordsmanship]

[Congratulations! Your skill has been upgraded!]

Miriel examined the new description.

[Advanced Swordsmanship — Lv.1]

A refined swordsmanship technique that greatly improves the user’s understanding of sword movements, attack angles, defensive techniques, and combat rhythm.

It allows the user to execute more advanced sword techniques with greater precision and efficiency.

Miriel was slightly surprised.

Her previous Intermediate Swordsmanship skill had reached its maximum level, but it had now evolved into a higher-grade version.

Liam nodded.

’This is a useful upgrade. Her class already improves her swordsmanship talent, so combining it with Advanced Swordsmanship should accelerate her progress.’

Miriel then used the second upgrade.

[Skill Upgrade Initiated...]

[Greater Mana Control → Arcane Mana Control]

[Congratulations! Your skill has been upgraded!]

[Arcane Mana Control — Lv.1]

Allows the user to manipulate mana with exceptional precision and efficiency.

Greatly improves mana circulation, mana compression, and the ability to maintain complex magical constructs.

The skill also improves the user’s compatibility with arcane-based abilities.

Miriel’s expression brightened again.

"This one is even better!"

Liam agreed.

’Arcane Mana Control should work particularly well with her new class abilities and the three skills she just obtained.’

Finally, Miriel activated the third upgrade.

[Skill Upgrade Initiated...]

[Magic Blade → Arcane Sword Enchantment]

[Congratulations! Your skill has been upgraded!]

[Arcane Sword Enchantment — Lv.1]

Allows the user to coat a weapon with condensed arcane energy, significantly increasing its offensive power.

The user can adjust the properties of the enchantment to improve cutting power, penetration, magical damage, or elemental compatibility.

The effectiveness of the enchantment depends on the user’s mana control and proficiency.

Miriel looked at the final notification with satisfaction.

All three upgrades had improved skills that were directly related to her new class.

She now possessed a much stronger foundation for combining swordsmanship and magic.

"That’s all six rewards."

Miriel looked through her newly acquired skills once more.

Liam also examined the information.

’Not bad at all. Her class evolution, three new Epic-Rank skills, and three skill upgrades have considerably improved her combat potential.’

He then glanced at Miriel.

"Your rewards are quite good. However, don’t forget that you still have the attribute multiplier."

Miriel nodded.

"Right! I almost forgot about that."

She immediately opened the remaining reward.

[All Attributes ×3]

[Would you like to apply this reward?]

"Of course!"

Miriel confirmed without hesitation.

The next moment, a warm energy spread throughout her body.

Miriel felt her muscles tighten as a tremendous amount of energy flowed through her entire body. Her physical strength, agility, vitality, and intelligence increased rapidly.

The process lasted for several seconds before the energy finally settled.

[All Attributes Successfully Multiplied by 3!]

[Your attributes have increased significantly!]

Miriel opened her status screen to examine the changes.

[Status Screen]

Name: Miriel

Race: Human

Class: Arcane Sword Grandmaster (B-Rank)

Talent: Arcane Eyes (S-Rank)

Tier: 2

Level: 76

Attributes:

Strength: 432

Agility: 348

Vitality: 387

Intelligence: 426

Free Attribute Points: 80

Mana: 4,260 / 4,260

Skills:

Intermediate Swordsmanship → Advanced Swordsmanship (Lv.1)

Greater Mana Control → Arcane Mana Control (Lv.1)

Magic Blade → Arcane Sword Enchantment (Lv.1)

Triple Strike (Lv.10 - MAX)

Piercing Strike (Lv.10 - MAX)

Fireball (Lv.10 - MAX)

Mana Shield (Lv.10 - MAX)

Arcane Sword Storm (Lv.10 - MAX)

Meteor Strike (Lv.10 - MAX)

Void Split (Lv.10 - MAX)

Arcane Coating (Lv.10 - MAX)

Arcane Weaving (Passive) (Lv.10 - MAX)

Arcane Sword Projection (Epic-Rank, Lv.1)

Arcane Sword Manifestation (Epic-Rank, Lv.1)

Arcane Sword Amplification (Epic-Rank, Lv.1)

Sword Saint Arts:

First Style: Crescent Moon (Lv.10 - MAX)

Second Style: Full Moon (Lv.10 - MAX)

Equipment:

Blue Moon Fairy Sword (Epic-Rank, Tier 2)

Blue Moon Fairy Armor Set (Epic-Rank, Tier 2)

Miriel stared at her new attributes.

"That’s incredible!"

Her four main attributes had all tripled. Even her lowest attribute, Agility, had reached 348.

Although she was still Level 60 and Tier 1, her attributes were already far beyond what an ordinary fighter at the same level could achieve.

Liam examined her status screen.

’Her Intelligence has reached 426. With her Arcane Eyes and new class abilities, her mana control should be considerably better than before.’

He then glanced at her other attributes.

’Her physical attributes have also increased enough to support close-combat fighting. She won’t have to rely entirely on magic.’

"How much has your mana increased?" he asked.

"It’s 4,260 now!"

Miriel sounded excited as she checked the number again.

"More than three times what I had before."

"Your Intelligence tripled, so that’s expected."

Liam nodded.