Seol prayed desperately for the chest not to emit a brilliant light, a stark contrast to his usual wishes.

Was it thanks to his frantic prayers?

Surprisingly, the chest emitted a calmer light than usual.

[You open the Black Knight's Memento.]

[You have leveled up.]

[You have leveled up.]

[You have received skill points.]

[You have received skill points.]

[Affluents Bonus Effect activates.]

[You have received additional skill points.]

[You have received additional skill points.]

[Sly Blood-Hue Snake activates.]

[You have received additional skill points.]

[You have received additional skill points.]

[You have acquired Helm of Late Regret.]

[You have acquired Twilight Leggings.]

[You have acquired Hope Devourer.]

[You have acquired 21 platinum coins.]

[You have acquired 12 gold coins.]

[You have acquired 16 silver coins.]

[You have acquired 7 large red potions.]

[You have acquired 1 large blue potion.]

Its here

Seol fixated on a single message as if he were trying to sear holes through it with his eyes.

[You have acquired Hope Devourer.]

It's here!

Using Agony immediately was quite difficult, as it had been reduced to a mere piece of its original self. However, Hope Devourer was different.

My new skill works properly too.

Sly Blood-Hue Snake activated properly, giving Seol additional skill points. Seol recognized the importance of this, acknowledging the future gains he would reap from his initial investment.

Fuu

Like a child saving his favorite portions of the meal for last, he checked the other equipment first.

[[Helm of Late Regret]

Quality: Treasure

Recommended Level: 28-37

Defense: 160

Durability: 92/150

Weight: 5kg

A helmet previously worn by the Black Knight, a knight notorious near a large city in Nevenia. It appears that the powers within this helmet have been considerably corrupted.

Basic Effect: +22 Strength, +11 Dexterity, +26 Constitution

Bonus Effect: Increased field of view. If the wearers mind becomes corrupted, this item could transform into an Abomination.]

These stats and an increased field of view a great item.

These were effects that knights and tank-type classes preferred.

Most helmets with high defense restricted your field of view as they covered your face, but with the 'increased field of view' effect, it was as if you werent wearing anything at all.

- Woah

- Woah x2

- That's nice

[[Twilight Leggings]

Quality: Treasure

Recommended Level: 26-35

Defense: 175

Durability: 136/170

Weight: 6kg

Leggings previously worn by the Black Knight, a knight notorious near a large city in Nevenia. It appears that the powers within these leggings have been considerably corrupted.

Basic Effect: +20 Strength, +18 Dexterity, +20 Constitution

Bonus Effect: Elemental resistance is increased by 5%. Twilight Healing automatically activates when the wearers current health drops below 50%. If the wearers mind becomes corrupted, this item could transform into an Abomination.]

- Woah x3

- How much would you even pay for this?

- Twilight Healing was worse than I thought, LOL. It only slightly increased your Constitution and your health regeneration.

- Yeah, its kinda shit, LOL. Might as well give Snowman better items~

- I mean I wouldnt go that far

- Its alright, LOL. Its not like we had a conscience when it came to begging for things.

Lastly, the item Seol had to acquire no matter what during this Adventure.

This item was such a pain in the ass too

Seol silently gazed at the armor emitting a black light. This iron fortress was why the Black Knight could maintain the advantage against Seol and his party's relentless attacks.

Even though it had been frustrating during the adventure, Seol had silently hoped that he could obtain this item once it was all over.

Seol then checked the items description.

[[Hope Devourer]

Quality: Abomination

Recommended Level: 40-50

Defense: 200

Durability: 200/200

Weight: 10kg

There was an individual who dreamed of crafting an armor capable of defending against all attacks. He devoted his entire life to this singular goal. However, upon realizing the impossibility of creating such armor with conventional metals, he disappeared one day, foolishly taking only a blade with him.

This ominous, black armor was discovered at the very location of his disappearance.

Basic Effect: +20 Strength, +27 Constitution, +5 Dexterity

Bonus Effect: Hunger (Unique). Defensive equipment connected to Hope Devourer are also affected by Hunger. Durability recovers automatically as long as the equipment is not completely destroyed. Mentally corrupts the wearer.]

......Alright.

- OH SHIIIIIIIIIT!

- GOD ARMOR! GOD ARMOR!

- Im going insane!!! Equip it already!!!

-

- Snowman: Moms not hungry. I enjoy watching you guys eat~

- Watching him get this makes me so happy. Let me express this with an interpretive dance.

-

-

- Wheres the fortnite dancing emote?

- Someone stop him, please.

- Im going to call 911.

- You guys look like youre having fun its nice to see :)

- You enjoyed it?

- Do you think theres ever been an Abomination as welcomed as this?

- Theyre all stupidly expensive despite the fact that barely anyone uses them, so NO!

Seol didnt hesitate. He promptly equipped them all onto Karuna.

[You have equipped Karuna, the Moonlight Knight, with Helm of Late Regret.]

[You have equipped Karuna, the Moonlight Knight, with Twilight Leggings.]

[You have equipped Karuna, the Moonlight Knight, with Hope Devourer.]

[Wonder: Flagellant's Seal (Reaper-Demonic Beast)s Bonus Effect activates.]

[You have currently equipped 1 Abomination.]

[All of your stats additionally increase by 10.]

Surge

As Karuna equipped the Hope Devourer, black vein-like strings extended from it, connecting it to the rest of Karunas armor.

Ive already confirmed previously that Wonder applies to summons as well, so Still, I cant believe it increased all of my stats by 10 for equipping one Abomination. It makes me wonder what the other effects will be.

Seol stopped himself from delving deeper. There was still much to do before he could start imagining other potential effects.

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Translator - goguma

Proofreader - Karane

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First, Seol needed to check all the messages he couldnt read earlier because of having to respond to Earl Brispin.

[Twin Knights: Karuna has recovered a fragment.]

[Passing on the skills.]

[Karunas shadow has successfully copied Montra Swordsmanship.]

[Karunas shadow has successfully copied Mind Control Resistance.]

[Gallottas Tongues Bonus Effect activates.]

[You supplement it with your high wisdom stat.]

[Soaring Moonlights next stage has been unlocked.]

[Gallottas Tongues Bonus Effect activates.]

[You supplement it with your high wisdom stat.]

[Moonlight Sword now takes on different forms based on the stage of Soaring Moonlight Karuna is in.]

[A portion of the fragments stats have been passed on.]

[All stats have increased by 28.1%.]

The blue light enveloping Karunas body had grown stronger.

This too was a change.

However, another change came along with it.

Theres a black pattern on the sword.

A new and mysterious pattern had been inscribed on Breath, the sword crafted from Karunas Moonlight Sword.

As always, some messages came with it as well.

[Moonlight Sword has recovered its lost energy.]

[Moonlight Sword achieves its 1st Unlocked State.]

[Moonlight Sword acquires Embracing Moon (Unique).]

[Moonlight Sword achieves its 2nd Unlocked State.]

[Moonlight Sword acquires New Moon (Unique).]

It seemed as if Moonlight Sword had also changed quite a bit.

Seol quickly checked the items description to see what had changed.

[[Peerless: Breath]

Quality: Peerless

Recommended Level: 15-30

Damage: 89-100 (+50)

Durability: 200/200

Weight: 1.8kg

A sword birthed through the meeting of the sword that Karuna, the Moonlight Knight, used and the miracle of Hamun, Orgos Successor. It has been enhanced through melting down Orgos first work, Storm. New energy has infused with the sword, awakening a portion of the dormant powers within.

Basic Effect: +35 Strength, +27 Dexterity, +36 Constitution, +15 to All Stats

Bonus Effect: First Strike (Unique), Danger is Opportunity (Unique), Embracing Moon (Unique), New Moon (Unique). There is a fixed 25% chance of landing a critical strike on a wounded target. The range and power of your attack skills is increased by 10%.]

Seol noticed that the stats and descriptions had changed, but what truly caught his attention were the two new unique effects.

[[Passive: Embracing Moon (Unique)]

- Even if Moonlight Sword changes its shape or appearance, it deals additional moon-attribute damage equal to 50% of the maximum damage roll.

[Passive: New Moon (Unique)]

- The likelihood of Moonlight Sword being Peerless-quality or higher when forged into a new shape is increased.]

[MyInternKaruna has donated 600 Madness!]

[I thought you were just an intern, but I heard some surprising news today Youre the CEOs son?]

- No wonder you were so cool.

- Damn it! You shouldve told me earlier! I wouldve been nicer to you!

- What the hell is going on

- I only insulted the company because I was drunk, you know? Yeah? Please

[What the hell is even that? has donated 800 Madness!]

[Why did he get more unique effects? WTFFFFF]

- Whats so weird about an intern driving a ferrari to work? If you have any complaints

- I didnt say it was weird. I just thought it was rare, haha Im also worried about the car slipping when youre driving back home

- Its not even physical damage, its fucking moon-attribute LMFAOOOO

- Doesn't this mean the damage increases even more when he boosts his maximum damage? Thats brokeeeeen

- The other effect is more broken LMFAO! Increased likelihood of Peerless or higher? Might as well just reroll that shit all the time

- Say it with me, guys, the rich get richer, the poor get poorer

- We should tax the rich even more!

- Who needs other weapons when you have Moonlight Sword

These are definitely a huge help.

Since the elemental damage was tied to the weapons damage, there were countless skills that could multiply it in folds.

Moreover, when the time came to improve Karunas weapon, the second unique effect allowed Seol to worry less about the quality dropping.

I probably wont ever have to worry about Karunas weapon again.

Now, there was one final change to look at.

The black energy thrashing in Karunas eyes.

Seol began reading through the messages related to it.

This is

[Great Match! Karuna unlocks a new element.]

[Karuna unlocks the night element.]

[Night-attribute skills can now be unlocked.]

Night? There was an element I didnt know about? Then is this does Karuna

Seols eyes grew wide with shock.

have multiple attributes?

[Karuna has earned the special achievement Multiple Attributes.]

[Karuna has earned the special title Night Keeper.]

[[Special Title: Night Keeper]

Related Achievement: Multiple Attributes (Adventure: City Blockade)

Bonus Effect: The likelihood of unlocking night-attribute skills is significantly increased.]

Seol knew about the benefits of having multiple attributes.

Even so, he lacked knowledge on the unique qualities and advantages of each combination. As such, he was filled with mixed feelings upon seeing it, neither ecstatic nor disappointed.

As Seol collected the rest of the things in the chest, someone came up the clock towers spiral staircase.

Snowman?

It was Chameli.

Ah, Ill come down now.

Its just I think well need to be a little careful.

...What? Why?

Seol was confused for a second but quickly realized why after Filias explanation.

Theres a bunch of people below who all came to see you.

What are you

Earl Brispins holding people back, though, so we should rendezvous with him.

Only then did Seol realize the incidents in the western district were loud enough to worry everyone else in Illia.

Now that I think about it, the bells have been ringing since a while ago

He heard the sound of bells continuing to ring in all the other districts.

It was the brightest night Illia had ever experienced.

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Twitch

Four crystal chairs.

They were arranged in pairs, facing each other to the left and right.

By their side, stood a large throne made of skulls.

Whats wrong?

...Its nothing.

I dont know It doesnt seem like nothing.

......

The silent man closed his eyes, shutting down any further conversation.

Tch

Though it initially seemed as if they were on equal standings, the truth was far from that.

An old man, who seemed to be the oldest there, asked a question.

"Oh, knight... is there a problem?"

...Why would there be?

Hoho could it be because of your past?

......

The man scowled.

As he released a bit of energy, the braziers around them blazed even more ferociously.

Flaaare!

Haha for what reason are you getting angry?

Why are you bringing up memories I have long since abandoned?

"A flower doesn't bloom simply because a seed is planted. Is there truly a reason to deny it as well?

...I am not a flower.

A woman who had been observing by the side spoke up.

Leave him alone, old man. Lets just focus on our objective.

Of course. Regardless, I believe our meeting is supposed to conclude here today. I look forward to our next encounter.

"Are you really going to claim that, old man, when you forgot our meeting day?"

"Haha Memory worsens with age. It'll be the same for you."

I dont plan to grow old though. Not at all.

Stand

Stand

The four leaders stood up before leaving the meeting room.

Creak

Light seeped through the crack in the door, revealing the knight's face.

It was Karuna. The face belonged to another Karuna.

However, unlike the Black Knight, his eyes were different. They were resolute.

It was the eyes of someone confident in the path they were taking.

As he turned around, he saw countless devotees wherever he looked.

They bowed down, touching the ground with their foreheads the moment they laid their eyes on him.

Eternity, immortality Eternity, immortality they murmured.

The other Karuna ignored them, simply walking to his room. Wherever he went, he saw devotees. They were the churchs eyes, and he was their target.

......

His room was the one place where their surveillance didn't reach, the only sanctuary where he was able to act freely.

The other Karuna slowly raised his head and gazed into the blank space. Though the walls obstructed his view, it was not as if he was looking at the walls.

It was an oddity, perhaps a dream.

Or a distant memory.

He opened his mouth and quietly spoke to himself.

Its almost time Jin. Were almost there.

The devotees outside grew louder as they gradually reached the finale of the prayer.

Only one life shall endure for eternity!