The Third Return of the Necrotic Magic Armiger

Chapter 71: Beginner dungeon [10]: Talent Enchantment.

[14th Everdusk 2103], Verdant Hollow dungeon, CGA branch.

The talent I'm currently using is of Supreme grade, a tier those thrones indicated was the result of two quasi-supreme talent mutations. I'm convinced it's the work of that candidate, but his methods of achievement are a mystery to me.

I neither knew nor wished to know, for his possessions are now mine to command.

The window for talent interference remained open, and my gaze settled on my sword, which had yet to see action, as the only foes I had encountered were low-level slimes.

Ah, but I must remember to utilize that particular ability.

Approaching the remnants of what was once a slime's body, I prepared to employ my talent.

"Plunder," I declared, as the enigmatic energy of the talent coursed through me, hovering over the remains.

The display revealed all the attributes available for plundering.

[You have plundered +1 Agility stat.]

My agility stat rose to 10.

With my attack power already at 20, bolstered by my AGL and STR, the benefits were clear, yet the sheer advantage seemed almost too fortuitous. The prospect of my stats soaring while still at tier 0 was tantalizing, potentially placing me beyond the reach of those haughty higher-tiered adversaries.

Lost in my thoughts, I suddenly remembered the work awaiting me here.

Glancing at my sword, an idea struck me to enchant it.

I summoned the item's system screen to view its effects.

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{Basic Iron Sword

Type: Weapon (One-Handed Sword)

Grade: Tier 0, Vernis (Rank 0)

Description: A standard iron sword with no frills, perfect for new adventurers. While its power is limited, it serves as a reliable weapon for basic combat.

Attributes:

Attack Power: +7

Durability: 40/40

Weight: Light

Special Notes: Easily replaceable and non-upgradable.}

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It was quite ordinary, but then I decided to unlock its potential by enchanting it, which could help me defeat monsters more easily. I opened the talent screen and chose the Iron Sword to enchant with the talent as options appeared before me.

[The talent has detected the basic Iron Sword as the target for enchantment or evolution. Please choose the aspect you wish to enhance:

1. Sharpness and Attack Power 2. Durability of the Sword 3. Grade of the Weapon 

4. Add another effect.]

That seemed new to me.

"Tell me what I need for all these options," I asked the system, or the talent, communicating through the system's interface.

[To enhance the sword with the chosen option, you will need:

1. 1 Evo-enchant point 2. 3 Evo-enchant points 3. 25 Evo-enchant points

4. 8 Evo-enchant points + the desired effect.]

After much deliberation, I decided on the fourth option, as it seemed the best way to add the effect I wanted. I chose to add an elemental effect, which would allow me to damage non-physical entities, and I could add other effects later as I collected more points.

[The host has chosen the fourth option for semi-enhancement and semi-evolution. Please gather the necessary items to begin the process.]

As instructed, I needed to acquire five points to evolve it, while I already had a way to obtain the magical effect.

"Let's go before your time limit expires," I said to the skeleton standing behind me, and we both started to

-- To be continued --