Chapter 5: Mission 2: Don't Die! /Hidden Mission: Cursed Elven's Tunnel (3)

Lone Tree of Nothingness. It's a place where the mysterious Dryad Frosy once lived. Wyvon already knew the hidden mission's background story soon after he activated the 15% intellegence. Angelica doesn't even know the truth and she must know it right now.

"Hey, whose place is this? Oppa?" Inside the big tree, a huge library room of the late Dryad Frosy is where they now. Everything is neat and clean. Many old books can be seen everywhere. Two things are needed by Wyvon that can be found somewhere in this room.

"It's Dryad Frosy's place."

"Really?! I never knew that she'd been in this place. She a bookworm too? So, ...what item should we get here?"

"I'll get it myself. Stay where you are right now and please, don't. touch. anything. Unless you want yourself get killed."

"You're creeping me out, Oppa. Fine, just be fast."

He left Angelica whose looking intently at her precious long claws. This room is so dangerous that even making a single mistake will leads to fatal death. All the books and things here are traps except for two, Dryad Frosy's Diary and Bracelet. It is located behind a secret door on the left most side of the library. Not too long after he obtained it when he heared Angelica's scream.

"Ahhhhh!!"

[You have obtained an Ordinary Item!]

[You have obtained an Epic Item!]

Ignoring the system notifications, he ran towards where he left Angelica earlier. She's holding a book entitled 'How to make yourself beautiful.' while screaming. Cockroaches on the floor are crawling. His worries faded away and walk towards her.

"Don't scream. Just close the book."

Angelica's almost crying face looked at him and she quickly closed the book. All the cockroaches faded away in the air.

'Her insecurities again' he thought

"Hey, I told you to do not touch anything." Wyvon grabbed the book to her and put it on the right place.

"I was just fascinated by the book. You know I love reading. Also it has a good title-" Wyvon didn't let Angelica's nonsense speech takes forever again. Instead, he tossed a book on her. Angelica catched it well.

[Drayad Frosy's Diary(Ordinary Item)- an ordinary item that holds many secrets. These secrets will leads to independence and peace.]

"Since you love reading. Read that book."

"Why would I-"

"Don't talk. I'll give you ten minutes to read it. Or else cockroaches will appear before your eyes could see them."

Angelica look at him disappointedly and begins to read the diary silently.

He looked at his hand holding the bracelet he found earlier and wear it.

[Dryad Frosy's Bracelet (Epic Item)- An epic item that grants any of Drayad's skills. Non-dryads can use this item only once. Item's effectivity is restricted outside the Akhoi Rainforest.]

Wyvon watched her as her emotions changed from time to time. From laughing to crying, being sad to crying and laugh again. Later, a very serious emotion can be seen on Angelica's face. He knew the whole content of the diary. He believed that she has the right to know the truth. Well, she needs to, for the sake of everyone in the forest.

She closed the book and look at him with a serious tone.

"Oppa, let's head out now. You must lift the curse now."

They quickly ran the stairs leading to the bottom floor of the tree. A single old door can be seen that will them to where they must have go to. They are now at the main rainforest now. They must begin the ceremony. The diary helped Angelica to understand the situation. The purpose of the curse is to protect her, the Elven Clan and the forest creatures to go instinct. Being killed by humans and use them for slavery was not the Dryads wish since Angelica was the only royal elf of the clan left. Frosy sacrificed her life to make the curse because every curse that a dryad has made always needs a life of an elf or a dryad as a sacrifice. The late dryad didn't knew the use of the the ordinary item-Bone of Hero Riq at all. Frosy had a premonition according to her diary. Someone's gonna lift the curse and at that time, Angelica is also ready to protect the forest. The crucial part of the curse will happen once the intruder entered the elven's tunnel according to Frosy's Diary.

'...the intruder has discovered the tunnel, then the curse will take fully in effect. He must lift the curse before sunrise or else the everything will turn permanently.'

Wyvon grabbed a stick and draw a very complicated tripled-combined ancient magic circles. Thanks to his 15% intellegence, he doesn't need to memorize the details of the magic circles from the diary anymore.

This ancient magic can only be used by a Dryad but even if he is a human, it is possible for him using the dryad's bracelet. He hold the necklace and the bone in his both hands. Angelica cut her palm using a sharp stone and let her green blood flows on the palms of Wyvon. He positioned himself on the center of the circles. Angelica nodded to him saying that he could start. Angelica's duty is to protect Wyvon from the forest beast nearby. He begin to chant a dryad spell to activate the magic circles.

"Drayad's Reverse Magic: Nullification of Ancient Curse"

The magic circle begins to glow in a dim golden light. The ground begins to shake. Eerie sounds of the forest can be heard. Wyvon knew that anytime soon the beasts will come to him because of the magic he emits. It will draw all the beast attention.

Soon, Angelica fights the beasts that tries to get near Wyvon with all her might.

His system notifications begins to show up.

[Drayad's Reverse Magic: Nullification of Ancient Curse is seeking for Dryads presence to take in effect.]

[Drayad Frosy's Bracelet is now activated]

[Drayad's Reverse Magic: Nullification of Ancient Curse has now accepted the presence of the user of Dryad Frosy's Bracelet]

[Drayad's Reverse Magic: Nullification of Ancient Curse is now activated]

[Your current level is not strong enough to nullify the ancient curse.]

[Necklace of Alva is now activated]

[Drayad's Reverse Magic: Nullification of Ancient Curse has received the power of the item Necklace of Alva.]

[Drayad's Reverse Magic: Nullification of Ancient Curse is now taking in effect of 90%]

[Drayad's Reverse Magic: Nullification of Ancient Curse Magic is now seeking for a life sacrifice for a complete effect.]

[Last bone of Hero Riq is now activated.]

[Drayad's Reverse Magic: Nullification of Ancient Curse Magic has accepted the item Last bone of Hero Riq as a life sacrifice.]

[The spell is now fully in effect!]

The dim golden glow of the magic circles illuminated brightly enough for Angelica to cover her eyes of so much light. The whole forest begins to glow. All the creatures changed to their original form. When the bright was gone, all the beast creatures surrounding them are no more. Instead ,wild rabbits, mice and even birds can be seen. The sky's darkness begins to change in orange color. The sun is about to rise now and forest light up in the dark. He seek for Angelica but a beautiful white elf lady walking towards him smiling.

"Well done, Oppa." Angelica said in a sweet tone. Wyvon realized how beautiful she is now.

System notifications begins to show simultaneously in front of him.

[The curse has been lifted!]

[Mission Completed!]

[Mission Completed!]

[You're unlocked a remarkable achievement!]

[You're name will spread throughout the whole network!]

[Rewards are now available, ready to claim? Y/N]

A sudden realization pop up on his mind.

[Player's Profile

Name: Photon-V

Role: Macrocosm Mage Lv.11 (Mythical Role)

Skills: Creation Magic Lv.10(Mythical Skill), Dimension Magic Lv.10(Mythical Skill), Astral Magic Lv.10(Mythical Skill)

Body Vitality Lv. 10: 100%(Stable)

Mental Activity Lv. 10:100%(Stable)

Weapon(s)/Items: Celestial Ring (Mythical Item), Last bone of Hero Riq(Ordinary Item), Necklace of Alva(Legendary Item), Ragged Cloak(Master Item)

Experience:Lv. 2(500 Experience Points needed to level-up)

Personal Fund: 70 Ridan

Universal Time: 06:54:02]

'Holy Shit! I'm fucking late!

He logged out and quickly changed his clothes into his teacher's uniform. It's almost 7:00 AM in the morning and he didn't sleep at all. He is really feeling tired but he needs to work. He put on his shoes, grabbed the black shoulder bag and slipped the phone inside his pocket. He hurriedly run outside but he stopped. The outside is too dark. Heavy rainfall and strong winds is only the thing he could see. No walking people in the street can be found.

"What wrong with the weather today?"

Wyvon decided to go back to his room to get an umbrella. Suddenly, his phone rang and he checked the person who's on the other line. It's his mother. He answered the phone while getting his keys in the pocket to open the door.

"Hello Ma! How are you? Is there a problem?" It's her mother who's living in an island province along with his family. He's a province guy living alone far away from his family to work. It's really sad but he needs to endure his longing especially he is the family's breadwinner. He is the first child so the pressure is on him right now.

"It's nothing Von. I just want to check your safety. There's a storm coming and I called you in case the news didn't reach you again."

Wyvon didn't know the news at all. He's always the last one to know some important news because he doesn't use his television in the apartment because he needs to regulate his usage of electricity.

"Von, listen. How many times I told you that you need to atleast watch television to update yourself on the news. That's why I bought you television. You didn't use it, don't you?"

"Ma, I just have don't have time for that. Work is more important than news. And don't worry, I always browse the internet to read news."

It's true that Wyvon always read the new online but completely forgot it due to some turn of events.

"Ok, be sure to buy food for three days! Don't even think of going school. All classes has been suspended for three days. I'll hang up now."

"Goodbye Ma!"

*toot toot toot*

He sighed and went inside his room again. He changed in a black pants and orange t-shirt. He's ready to sleep now but his stomach loudly grumbled.

"Ughh so fucking hungry."

He checked the cabinet and there's no stack of food at all. He grabbed his umbrella and go out. Wyvon decided to eat outside and buy groceries at the nearest mall.

He walked in the rain with his umbrella. The rainfall is not too heavy and strong winds completely gone. He reached his destination and entered a fast food restaurant. He waited in line to get his order. He is now seeking for an empty seat. All seats are now taken except at the right most part of the restaurant where a girl seated showing her back. There's an unoccupied seat in front of her. She's wearing a teacher's uniform. Wyvon chuckled because he recognized the uniform and knew who the girl is. He walked and take a seat in front of her.

Shane didn't know that someone is seating infront of her. She was intently watching a video on his phone when Wyvon begins to talk.

"Good morning Ms. Shane. Shouldn't you be at school now?"

"Goodness Mr. Klovis! You startled me! Why are you here?"

"To eat. What else? Why are you in a school uniform?"

"I didn't know that the class will be suspended early in the morning. I was on my way to school when the news came out."

"I didn't know it too. My mother called me when I was about to go to school. What are you watching? Don't tell me.."

"I'm not watching sex--hey!. You're really!"

"I'm just joking. You seems focused earlier. You should eat, the foods are getting cold."

Wyvon bite his burger and slowly sips his softdrink.

"It's IPN. A player is making a noise."

"Hmmm" He looked at her while now biting the fried chicken. He urged her to continue.

"Photon-V is the first player in the entire network to cleared a hidden mission. It's all over the news- are you ok?"

Wyvon quickly gulped his softdrink due to shock. He expected this to happen but it's still feels different in real-time.

"I'm fine. You're a player of IPN, right? How is it a big deal to all players?"

'Why would they also published it on the news too?' Wyvon can't completely understand the players of IPN. Its just a game after all.

"It's because that player can now do the hidden missions. It will give Photon-V the power to level up rapidly than anyone else. The Annual IPN Tournament will start a five months from now. It's a big threat to the top players of the network."

Wyvon is really hungry that he consumed all his orders in a few minutes and still needs food.

"Here, eat this fries too."

Shane soon realized Wyvon's gluttony so they shared the fries while talking to each other.

"How do you players earn money while playing? I heard many players now became rich just by playing IPN?"

"You have so many questions. Is this an interview? Or are you planning now to play IPN?"

"I'm a new player now."

"Really?! You should join my organization. I'll exempt you to the recruitment so you could be a member. What do you think?"

"I'm sorry. But I'm enjoying the game myself right now. I want that freedom." Wyvon already knew that if he joined an organization, all his actions will be put in restrictions.

"It's fine. Mr. Klovis-"

"Just call me Von, we're not in school now so it's ok."

"Hahaha. Ok, Von. I guess were done eating. You're going somewhere?"

"Grocery. You?"

"That's great! Our fridge needs stocks too. Let get going now."

---

It's almost six in the evening when he woke up. A few hours of sleep is enough. He just got home six hours ago after he and Shane parted ways after buying groceries. He is really happy.

He ate his take out meal and started to play again.

[System has detected a player has logged in.]

[Welcome, Photon-V]

The surrounding changed into a forest. He knew where he is now. Every he see is very familiar.

[Current Location: Planetary System 687(Planet Krada), Akhoi Rainforest]

[Rewards are still unclaimed, ready to claim? Y/N]

"Yes"

[Rewards Obtained:

1. 5,000 Ridan

2. Leathered Battle Suit (Epic Item)

3. Stealth Mode (Epic Skill)

4. 1500 ExP]

[Rewards Obtained:

1. 100,000 Ridan

2. Mental Supremacy (Mythical Skill)

3. Ethereal Shield Armor (Mythical Item)

4. Fate Distortion (Mythical Skill)

5. Power Multiplier (Mythical Skill)

6. Raised roles and skills by 20 levels

7. 100,000 ExP]

[Your Experience has reached Lv.102]

[Your Role level will raised by fifty levels as an additional reward.]

[Your role has reached a higher level. Your proficient use of magic skills are great enhanced.]

[Player's Profile

Name: Photon-V

Role: Macrocosm Mage Lv.81 (Mythical Role)

Skills: Creation Magic Lv.30(Mythical Skill), Dimension Magic Lv.30(Mythical Skill), Astral Magic Lv.30(Mythical Skill), Mental Supremacy Lv 20(Mythical Skill), Fate Distortion Lv. 20(Mythical Skill), Power Multiplier Lv. 20(Mythical Skill), Stealth Mode Lv.20(Epic Skill)

Body Vitality Lv. 30: 100%(Stable)

Mental Activity Lv. 30:100%(Stable)

Weapon(s)/Item(s): Celestial Ring (Mythical Item), Leathered Battle Suit (Epic Item), Ethereal Shield Armor (Mythical Item)

Experience:Lv. 102(1000 Experience Points needed to level-up)

Personal Fund: 101,570 Ridan

Universal Time: 16:15:24]

"The mission items are now gone." Shane is not lying at all. All the items acquired to complete the mission will vanished once the mission ended.

[You're next mission will be available after 2 days.]

[Leathered Battle Suit(Epic Item)- an epic item that is capable to deflect 10% physical damage. Effectivity may lose once the suit damaged at 40%]

He changed his Ragged Cloak into Leathered Battle Suit. Though they are both Epic Item, but still it is better than a rag. Afterwards, he entered forest and Elven Clan surrounded him. He smiled and Angelica came infront of him. She grabbed his head and slowly level to his face. Wyvon panicked on the inside. He can't move at all. His body can't synchronized with his mind. A loud sound of smooch suddenly heard by all.