The Third Return of the Necrotic Magic Swordsman

[14TH Everdusk 2103]

While everyone was busy avoiding the guild executives eager to recruit them, particularly those with Combat and Support classes, as they were a major asset for the guilds, Lucas and Lyre kept their distance. I hadn’t been approached by anyone, which suited me fine since I had no interest in getting entangled with them.

I seized an opportunity and approached Miriam, who was busy fending off guild recruiters trying to enlist the girl who had awakened the Paladin class.

He had just dismissed the fifth recruiter when I approached him.

”Excuse me, sir, may I use the restroom?” I asked, to which he gave me a look as if I were a mental patient.

”Have you lost your mind, boy? Can’t you see I’m busy? Do you really need to ask permission like a six-year-old?” he barked at me, drawing mocking glances from some onlookers.

”It’s not that, Sir. I recall you instructing us not to wander off without informing you, so I was merely adhering to the rules,” I replied, indifferent to the others’ mockery.

”Yo... hah, alright, go but be quick about it,” he conceded, and I nodded before walking off to attend to my matters.

As I left, unbeknownst to me, I was being watched. Indeed, it was our main character Lucas and the female lead Lyre, observing me discreetly, unaware of their thoughts that I was concealing some truth.

’I suspect he’s trying to avoid being noticed by the association to avoid ID registration. But you can’t hide forever, Evan,’ Lucas mused, recalling his conversation with Tess earlier.

While observing Evan, Lyre instructed a guild member to take action. Upon hearing her, the member trailed Evan towards the washroom.

’Well, Evan, try to run now. You won’t escape our guild; I’m determined to recruit you. Be prepared to work alongside me,’ Lyre mused, contemplating various strategies to secure his agreement to her proposal.

Meanwhile, I made my way to the washroom to attend to some pressing matters before returning.

Entering, I noticed several hunters engaged in various activities. After spotting an unoccupied booth, I stepped inside and settled onto the seat. Then, I opened my inventory to retrieve the mask I urgently needed.

Indeed, the item I sought to use could facilitate my escape with ease by creating a mask.

I decided to access my system, but to my surprise, another system appeared alongside the familiar Nexus Prime System, the standard system used by inhabitants of the Nexus world. This new system, the Eternal Omni-verse System, was of a much higher grade. Its comprehensive analysis suggested that the Nexus Prime System was significantly inferior, and the small portion accessible to others was even less significant compared to my system.

Initially, I had planned to frequently utilize the Nexus Prime System and seldom resort to the Eternal Omni-verse System. However, the stark contrast between them has now become too great to ignore.

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[Nexus Prime System]

(Status)

(Inventory)

(Quest)

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I was sure that even other golden finger should be good than this but what I saw in the Eternal Omni-verse System was too much like how much it can have in it.

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[Eternal Omni-verse System]

(Status)

(Inventory)

(Quest)

(Shop)

(Points)

(Achievement Hall)

(Leveling Systems)

(Bond Systems)

(Bind systems)

(Customization Panel)

(Log/History)

(Navigation System)

(Scan)

(Production Hall)

(Armory hall)

(Weaponry Hall)

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My eyes nearly popped out of my head when I saw the extensive list; there was even a large section dedicated solely to scan ability. It was beyond my comprehension. As I touched it, expecting a single panel, it split into multiple panels, each displaying different details about everything around me—from the tiles to the door, the side wall, and even the seat I was on, along with intricate details of my clothes.

I instantly closed the tab and was about to explore further when a message from the system caught my interest:

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{The system has detected that some functions have been damaged and require a complete shutdown to reboot and re-establish a stable connection with the main stream. The host is advised to use any necessary functions now before the system enters a hibernation period for a few weeks.}

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I was stunned by this message because if it were a malfunction, it would have displayed numerous things unnecessarily, like opening over a hundred tabs due to a single interference.

I was skeptical and considered using the system’s scan feature to check the mask’s capabilities, as if in my previous life. Previously, I hadn’t used it carefully; the mask seemed incomplete, and I was merely scratching the surface of its potential. So, I decided to scan it with this system since the previous one was inadequate.

Despite this, I chose to examine the item description once more, but it proved to be unworthy.

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[Nexus Prime System]

{Name: ?????????????

Grade: ??????? rank

Type:???????? bond

Description: ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Abilities:

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It wasn’t worth it at all, so I decided to try the other ability. I picked up the plain, transparent-looking mask and activated the system’s scan feature. Previously, I had only gained the ability to use it by chance when I accidentally bonded with it.

It revealed something I had never been able to see before.

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{The system has detected a high-ranking item. The scan is in progress and may take a few minutes to complete due to a system malfunction.}

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As I waited for a few minutes, it displayed the result. It was something unbelievable, too significant for me to comprehend.

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[Name: Mask of concealment

Grade: Ephemeral Rank (Upgradable)

Type: Legendary Artifact (Growth-Type)

Bond System: Soul-Bound

Stage: 1 (Veil of Shadows)

Description: Forged from the essence of shadows and ancient arcane secrets, the Mask of Concealment is a legendary artifact that adapts and evolves with its bonded wearer. It is said to be the ultimate tool for deception, infiltration, and survival. Its surface is smooth, dark as the void, and ever-shifting, subtly changing as it grows in power. Only those who form a soul-bond with the mask can wield its full potential, allowing it to transform in both ability and appearance.

The mask feeds on the experiences and growth of its wearer, unlocking greater powers over time. Its full potential is said to rival the most powerful relics in existence.

Abilities: ????????????]

I was utterly shocked after witnessing its abilities. It made me wonder if I had been using the right thing before, or if they had only now given me the real deal, as it was giving me goosebumps.

  -- To be continued --

What did he see that gave him goosebumps? If you want to know, then wait until the veil is lifted and its beauty is revealed to us. But for that, you all have to wait a little longer.

So goodbye, and don’t worry, we will all meet right here tomorrow, just like today.