Chapter 22: Secrets Unfold.. Pt. 1

The corridor was long and dark but light from the end visible enough to help guide the trio. Oza lead the way with harley on his head with ali close behind. As they got closer to the end Oza felt a shiver down his spine as a sudden gust of wind entered the corridor.

"Is it just me or this is the opening to some boss fight."

"No master, I also feel an amazing power just beyond here."

"Well either way this will level me up."

Oza nodded and continued his journey towards this mysterious boss, upon reaching the end their eyes adjusted to the room and they were shocked at what they saw. The room was lit with a crystal at the top center of the room and at the center was the boss patiently standing their hands on his staff and cloak concealing it's appearance.

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Treasure Keeper Zaza

(level 43)

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Oza got his weapon ready and Harley jumped off his head and transformed into his adult form and stood ready along with Oza. They got closer towards the boss but it didn't seem to get aggravated. Oza and the others stood a few feet in front of it now ready and then it moved his head and looked towards the trio.

"The man that was said to come for this sacred treasure has now come before me so hunter do you wish to duel?"

"I'd rather avoid the conflict if i can get the treasure without it."

"That is a possibility but know you must answer this simple question I shall grant you the access for the treasure if i'm satisfied with you answer."

"What if this is some trap?"

"Then i will slit my own wrist and beg for forgiveness."

"God, i'll take your word for it then." Oza sheathed his weapons but harley stayed in his adult form

"Very well answer this.. If given the choice will your greed surface if the one item you most desire is within your grasp but you will have to make a sacrifice in order to get it."

Oza without hesitation smiled and answered the cloaked man's question.

"No, I'd rather attain it with hard work instead of sacrificing someone who had nothing to do with my wants.. My ideals state, deal with those who harm the innocent if need be but never harm the innocent or become what you swore to defend against"

Zaza genuinely laughed and took off his cloak. Oza got a good look of the man that stood before him. The man had aged pretty well grey hair and beard and stood tall just almost the same height as Oza

"Ignorance is bliss but naivety is not, young man i hope you stay true to your ideals or utter chaos will ensue."

"Right old man."

"Now step forward and the treasure will reveal itself."

Oza stepped forward and looked at the man as he smiled and Oza awkwardly smiled back. While waiting suddenly the floor beneath Oza opened causing him to fall through the floor. Harley and Ali tried to follow but the hole sealed up preventing them to go after him.

"Hey old man open this up! My master need my help!"

"Listen lion king this is a trial I am a mere guide i never intended to fight him. This will prove if his words are true but do not fret he isn't in any real danger and if you try to help him he fails and will never get the treasure so I recommend staying here."

Harley and Ali looked at the place where oza last stood and had a worried expression. They complied and stood their before the man who had activated some trap.

Oza was falling and he had no idea what was happening all he knew he needed to survive. He drew his dagger and stabbed it in the wall of narrow hole that he was in, it was slowing his descent but worst came to worst when his dagger snapped in two and disappeared into blue pixels.

"Dammit!"

Before he could draw his long sword he had already crashed leaving a smoke cloud where he was. The smoke cleared and Oza was seen on the ground groaning.

"gah.. that was a bitch.." He slowly got up as he checked his hp "three thousand left it'll heal on it's own but damn that geezer.. Ali and Harley aren't showing up so this is a solo mission for now."

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You have discovered Secret Quest! (Your Trial!)

-the treasure keeper has given you access to the treasure but you must complete this trial!

Rewards:

-??

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"Really starting to hate this quest.. Better relocate my stats for an incoming battle, and losing my dagger is a big blow.."

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(Oza's Profile!)

Name: Oza Shizaki

Age: 19

Class: Jack-Of-All-Trades

Level: 34

HP: 9,500/9,500

MP: 850

~Stats~

Strength: 100 (10+ effect bonus) (Physical DMG)

Defense: 80 (25+ armor bonus) (Physical Reduction)

Magic: 60 (Magic DMG)

Resistance: 60 (20+ armor bonus) (Magic Reduction)

Speed: 90 (20+ armor & effect bonus)

Spirit: 80 (15+ effect bonus) (Health)

Focus: 80 (Mana)

Available points:"0"

Enhancements:

Assassin's pride- 10+ speed

Berserker's wrath- 15+ strength

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"That should do me good for now, I better get a weapon or something worth it that was Alta's and it did me good for a while."

Oza looked around the room to see only one way out, he had no choice but to go through it. He entered the path but he couldn't see anything he found a stick and picked it up, he used his magic to light it and made a torch. He walked along the path just barely knowing what is awaiting him at the end.

Back with Ali and Harley, Ali was just thinking as she couldn't even get in touch with Oza, Harley on the other hand was pacing back and forth worried about his master. Zaza watched the lion worry over his master and smiled softly as he spoke up.

"Please Sir. Lion calm yourself, your master is probably fine." Harley stopped and gave an annoyed expression.

"It's Harley but still this is stupid why can't I give my assistance?"

"Because this is his trial and what awaits him his the one truly guarding the sacred treasure." Oza had made his way towards the real room "And the one guarding it is stronger than anyone he has faced." Oza saw the boss and the name. "The Warrior Valkyrie"

"Sigrund.."

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Warrior Valkyrie Sigrund

(level 50)

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"You have to be kidding me!"