Atlas moved on to the next Rank-A ticket. He touched it briefly, feeling it pulse with energy. The ticket grew brighter, expanding in size until the glow faded, revealing…
A cloak?
He picked up the item to inspect it.
[You have received Rank-A Item: Mana Glider Cloak]
[Enables short bursts of flight using mana.]
“A Mana Glider Cloak? Interesting.”
The cloak had a modern design, complete with long sleeves and an attached hood that blended seamlessly with its structure. Without hesitation, Atlas slipped it on.
“Wait…” he muttered.
Wouldn’t this pair perfectly with the jumping booster bracelet I just got?
Curious and eager, Atlas decided to test the new combination.
He explained the cloak’s functionality to the others, who responded with as much enthusiasm as he had.
The synergy between the two items was obvious—it was a match made for aerial dominance.
Crouching slightly, Atlas prepared to leap.
This time, he pushed off with full force.
His body surged upward, the ground trembling slightly from the powerful thrust. He rocketed into the sky, just as he had before, only now with even greater intensity.
“Woah!” he exclaimed, still amazed by the height.
Mid-air, he activated the Mana Glider Cloak’s ability.
A surge of power coursed through him as the cloak’s mana burst into action, lifting him further into the air.
The sensation was disorienting at first, and he wobbled slightly, struggling to balance. The back of the cloak flared open, glowing with a silvery burst of energy that shimmered in the night.
How long can this cloak sustain flight?
He floated in the air, experimenting with the glide as he circled above the area. After about 8 to 10 seconds, the mana began to fade. The silvery glow dimmed, and gravity took hold once again.
This time, instead of landing back on the stage, Atlas found himself plummeting toward the group of troops seated nearby.
“Look out!” someone shouted, and they scrambled to move, clutching their plates of food as they darted out of the way.
Atlas hit the ground with a heavy thud, crouching to absorb the impact. While he felt the force of the landing in his legs, it wasn’t nearly as painful as it could have been—thanks to the bracelet and his own resilience.
Looking up, he saw his troops staring at him in half-shock. Then, slowly, laughter bubbled up among them.
Atlas scratched the back of his head. “Guess I still need some practice.”
Nice! Two perfect Rank-A items!
Atlas grinned as he stepped back onto the stage, ready for the next big reveal—the first Rank-S pull of the night.
Excitement buzzed through the crowd as everyone’s eyes locked on him. Atlas could feel their energy, their anticipation, fueling his own.
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He reached out and touched the floating ticket.
Silence.
Then, suddenly, the sound of crashing waves filled the air, followed by the rhythmic patter of rain. The crowd glanced around in awe, trying to locate the source of the sounds.
From the ticket, a massive surge of water burst forth, cascading like waves in every direction. The water spiraled upward, gathering into a distinct shape as it shimmered with ethereal light.
“What is that?” someone murmured.
The watery form began to solidify, its shimmering surface rippling as it took shape. Slowly, it revealed something long and slender—something that resembled a staff.
“A spear?!”
As the water receded, it revealed a stunning spear—sleek and elegant, with a dark, obsidian-like surface etched with glowing blue wave patterns that seemed to flow like a living current. At the tip, two arcs of water-like energy spiraled outward, forming twin prongs that gave it the appearance of a trident.
Damn! Yes!
“It’s a spear! A freaking Rank-S spear!”
Without hesitation, Atlas grabbed the weapon.
The moment his fingers wrapped around the shaft, a powerful current surged from the spear, flowing up his arm and into his body. He gasped as the elemental energy enveloped him completely, a far stronger than water elemental skill he’d wielded before.
The crowd watched in stunned silence as Atlas stood there, water swirling around him in a dazzling display.
Atlas’s heart raced as he quickly scanned the details of the spear.
[You have received Rank-S Weapon: (Legendary-grade) Wavebreaker Spear]
When he saw the grade, his jaw dropped.
“A Legendary-grade spear?!”
Hell! No way!
Barely able to contain his excitement, Atlas dove into the skill details of the spear.
[Wavebreaker Spear]
[Grade: Legendary]
[Stamina +200
Constitution +200
Strength +200
Water Elemental Damage +30%]
[Skills:]
[Ocean's Wrath (Active):
Unleash the sea's fury with this devastating move! It generates five enormous waves that crash down on your enemies, dealing 200% physical damage and 200% water elemental damage each. The waves also slow down enemies by 20%, making them easier to catch.]
Ocean’s Wrath!
The details of mana usage and cooldowns weren’t fully explained, but he knew that the skill would become more effective as the user mastered it through experience.
The description alone was enough to ignite his excitement. The skill would generate powerful waves that crash down on enemies, slowing their movements and giving the wielder a tactical advantage.
Just reading about it made him eager to test it out.
But this wasn’t the right place for such a demonstration.
[Sea of Storms (Active):
Call forth 100 water spears from the sky to strike random enemies near the caster. Each spear deals 50% physical damage and 50% water elemental damage. These spears drench your foes, making them feel like they're drowning. The onslaught lasts for 5 seconds, ensuring no one escapes unscathed.]
The next skill was Sea of Storms.
This ability would generate 100 water spears from the sky, raining destruction down on enemies.
Even though the spear was primarily a close-range weapon, its first two skills showcased powerful area effects. The spear’s capabilities were designed to compensate for the typical shortcomings of melee combat, allowing its wielder to dominate in both close quarters and large-scale engagements.
Atlas couldn’t help but grin. Both Ocean’s Wrath and Sea of Storms were perfectly suited for battles against large numbers of foes, making the weapon an ideal choice for someone with his role as a Lord.
[Oceanic Blessing (Passive Skill):
Envelop yourself with a blessing from the ocean's depths, boosting your water affinity. Your attacks will ignore 50% of the enemy's defense, and you'll take 20% less damage from all sources.
Additionally, there's a small chance to summon a spear from the ocean to deal an extra 200% damage, and each attack slows the target's attack speed by 20% for 0.5 seconds.]
And then, the third skill: Oceanic Blessing.
This was the ability that wrapped him in the protective embrace of water elemental energy. It was a passive skill that allowed him to ignore 50% of his target's defense.
“Damn,” Atlas whispered. “Overpowered.”
But that wasn’t all. The skill also gave his attacks a chance to deal additional damage and slow the target further, making it a devastating combination of offense and utility. This spear was, without a doubt, an extraordinary weapon.
Atlas felt a surge of curiosity and excitement bubbling up. Should he head to Flare Peak right away to test the spear? Or should he stay and open the last Rank-S ticket first?
He glanced at the glowing ticket waiting for him. Decisions, decisions.