My impromptu nap ends after an indeterminable amount of time, my eyes hesitantly opening to the sight of the Dungeon’s ceiling playing backdrop to a bombardment of System windows. Not wanting to deal with it at the moment, I make the notifications leave my sight for me to view later, instead sluggishly pushing myself up to a sitting position with my remaining arm to get a better look at the damage I sustained from the Moss Wolf encounter. Starting with the obvious, I look down at my right elbow and see that nothing much changed whilst I was unconscious besides the skin that had been burnt black has now become a light pinkish tint, almost fully recovered from the burns. The arm itself is still gone though, none of it having regrown yet during my slumber.
My other arm is thankfully in tip top shape, the burns it sustained when guarding my head having healed as well, though the bracer has become too damaged for repair, and my tunic becoming short sleeved due to the damage incurred. Speaking of damaged apparel, the beam of light traveling across my chest piece has made it unwieldy, many of the straps burnt away as well as large sections being burnt completely through. Only tiny strips of leather still hold it up enough to remain on my torso, with the right shoulder torn through by wolf fangs and the other shoulder detached completely by the light breath attack. At this point, the danger it poses in inhibiting my movement when its remaining straps eventually snap makes it more of a liability than any protection it might provide, so I go ahead and remove it, tossing it aside into the grass.
Now completely deprived of armor, I find that my tunic and trousers are not in a better state either, with many tears and holes scattered around them, making me wish I had brought the burlap sack with the extra clothing with me. I can only find two visible upsides to the encounter, other than any Levels I received of course. The first is that my Vigorous Grass Bracelet appears to be unscathed, still snuggly wound around my left wrist. Luckily I didn't shove that arm into the Alpha’s mouth, losing the only item I've found as useful as that band of grass would have been sad, especially since I have only just acquired the item. Besides that, the biggest change to me is that my tail has finally regrown to its full length, lovely spade tip included. Now I just hope my arm will come back as quickly as my tail did, though I think the larger size my arm had compared to my comparably thin tail means it'll probably take quite a bit longer.
With that taken care of, I turn my head towards the door leading into the underground forest, and contemplate whether I should go back to pick up loot now or not. After a few seconds of thinking, I ultimately come to the conclusion that I should stop taking so many risks, and that I should probably wait for my arm to be fully healed before venturing further into the dungeon. I will most likely just take the one day waiting penalty so I can head back to hang out at the cabin for a while. I'll also be able to retrieve the axe I so foolishly believed I wouldn't need, as it probably could've helped me take down both the Arboros and the Alpha easier. I will check on my Levels before heading out however, there is no point in rushing out after all.
[You Have Defeated (x2 {Blackbirch Arboro Sapling: Level 10}) And Have Been Granted Experience!]
[You Have Assisted In The Defeat Of ( x3 {Blackbirch Arboro Sapling: Level 10}) And Have Been Granted Proportional Experience!]
[You Have Killed {Sunlight Moss Wolf: Level 19} And Have Been Granted Experience!]
[You Have Killed {Sunlight Moss Wolf: Level 17} And Have Been Granted Experience!]
[You Have Assisted In The Killing Of {Sunlight Moss Wolf: Level 21} And Have Been Granted Proportional Experience!]
[You Have Assisted In The Killing Of {Sunlight Moss Wolf: Level 23} And Have Been Granted Proportional Experience!]
[You Have Killed {Sunlight Moss Wolf Alpha: Level 27} And Have Been Granted Experience!]
[For Killing An Opponent Of A Higher Tier, You Have Been Granted Bonus Experience!]
[{Temiskyr Imp} Has Risen To Level 25! (+1 Recovery +2 Dexterity +1 Magic Power +2 Mana Control +2 Stat Points)]
[{Temiskyr Imp} Has Reached The Level Required To Evolve To The Second Tier!]
[A Portion Of Any Additional Subspecies Experience Gained Before Evolution Will Be Stored Until The User Completes Their Subspecies Evolution.]
[Skill [Eyes Of Aspirations] Has Reached Level 20!]
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[You Have Reached The Maximum Level For [Eyes Of Aspirations], If You Wish To Increase It Further, You Must Increase It To The Second Tier. Levels Until Second Tier Subspecies Evolution: 0]
[Skill [Restful Touch] Has Reached Level 17!]
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[Skill [Restful Touch] Has Reached Level 20!]
[You Have Reached The Maximum Level For [Restful Touch], If You Wish To Increase It Further, You Must Increase It To The Second Tier. Levels Until Second Tier Subspecies Evolution: 0]
[Skill [Shadows Of Doubt] Has Reached Level 2!]
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[Skill [Shadows Of Doubt] Has Reached Level 5!]
[Skill [Enchantment Affinity] Has Reached Level 19!]
[Skill [Enchantment Affinity] Has Reached Level 20!]
[You Have Reached The Maximum Level For [Enchantment Affinity], If You Wish To Increase It Further, You Must Increase It To The Second Tier. Levels Until Second Tier Subspecies Evolution: 0]
[Skill [Nightvision] Has Reached Level 7!]
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[Skill [Nightvision] Has Reached Level 10!]
[Skill [Subliminal Pheromones] Has Reached Level 6!]
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[Skill [Subliminal Pheromones] Has Reached Level 9!]
[Skill [Versatile Tail] Has Reached Level 11!]
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[Skill [Versatile Tail] Has Reached Level 20!]
[You Have Reached The Maximum Level For [Versatile Tail], If You Wish To Increase It Further, You Must Increase It To The Second Tier. Levels Until Second Tier Subspecies Evolution: 0]
[Skill [Power Slash] Has Reached Level 10!]
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[Skill [Power Slash] Has Reached Level 14!]
[Skill [Analysis Resistance] Has Reached Level 3!]
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[Skill [Analysis Resistance] Has Reached Level 5!]
[Skill [Brawling] Has Reached Level 20!]
[You Have Reached The Maximum Level For [Brawling], If You Wish To Increase It Further, You Must Increase It To The Second Tier. Remaining Tier 2 General Points: 0]
[Skill [From The Brink] Has Reached Level 14!]
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[Skill [From The Brink] Has Reached Level 16!]
[Skill [Holy Affinity] Has Reached Level 17!]
[Skill [Light Affinity] Has Reached Level 9!]
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[Skill [Light Affinity] Has Reached Level 13!]
[Skill [Rest] Has Reached Level 7!]
[Skill [Rest] Has Reached Level 8!]
Besides my Level, which I expected to max out from the fight, I also managed to also get several Skills up to Level 20, with the drastic increase of [Versatile Tail] being the most surprising. Its increase in Level is now the most drastic jump I have gotten, as it managed to go up ten Levels at once. I suppose I did do some unorthodox things in the fight with my tail, as well as the prominent use as my primary weapon I used it for. Still, the improvement is welcome for sure, so I won't complain. I'm a little disappointed that I didn't get any new Skills this time, but I guess I do have plenty already and I shouldn't get too greedy. Besides, there is something new that appeared that has drawn my attention, and is something I definitely want to investigate as soon as possible. As such, I focus on the relevant message, immediately receiving another.
[Requirement Met For Subspecies Evolution. Would You Like To Undergo Evolution For The Subspecies {Temiskyr Imp} Now?]
At the prompt, I think “Yes,” and another window appears.
[WARNING! Subspecies Evolution Can Not Be Interrupted Once Started, And Will Only End Once The Process Is Completed. Would You Like To Undergo Evolution For The Subspecies {Temiskyr Imp} Now?]
The warning made me somewhat hesitant, but seeing as how I don't have anything better to do, I give my affirmation once more. The blue System window winks out of sight, and for a few seconds nothing else happens, but in an instant, I become unconscious once more, falling backwards into the lush grass with a soft thud.
Name: Chloe Wright
Species: {Demon}
Age: 19
Displayed Title: (Banebreaker)
Unused Stat Points: 2
Endurance: 33 (28+5)
Recovery: 55
Strength: 28
Dexterity: 75
Magic Power: 35
Mana Control: 75
Subspecies: {Temiskyr Imp} Level 25 (MAX)
Active Skills (5/5):
-[Break Enchantment] Level 9
-[Eyes Of Aspirations] Level 20 (MAX)
-[Restful Touch] Level 20 (MAX)
-[Shadows Of Doubt] Level 5
-[Tail Whip] Level 20 (MAX)
Passive Skills (5/5):
-[Enchantment Affinity] Level 20 (MAX)
-[Nightvision] Level 10
-[Subliminal Pheromones] Level 9
-[Temptation’s Tongue] Level 11
-[Versatile Tail] Level 20 (MAX)
Active General Skills:
-[Light Of Justice] Level 20 (MAX)
-[Power Slash] Level 14
Passive General Skills:
-[Analysis Resistance] Level 5
-[Axe Handling] Level 6
-[Brawling] Level 20 (MAX)
-[From The Brink] Level 16
-[Holy Affinity] Level 17
-[Ice Resistance] Level 2
-[Light Affinity] Level 13
-[Poison Resistance] Level 2
-[Rest] Level 8
-[Unholy Resistance] Level 1