13 Hidden Treasure’s Secret
Kael's hands shook slightly as he scrolled through his newly updated stats screen. His body was still trembling from the aftermath of his battle with the abyssal zombie, but his mind was focused on something entirely different.
His eyes widened in surprise as he noticed a new skill listed in his interface.
[New Skill Unlocked: Mana Manipulation (Lv.1)]
Description: Due to your innovative control over mana, you have developed a more refined method of shaping and controlling magical energy. Basic mana-based spells will now be easier to cast, with improved efficiency and control.
Kael's heartbeat quickened.
This wasn't just an upgrade—it was a complete game-changer.
If this skill did what he thought it did, then casting magic wouldn't just be easier—it would be faster, smoother, and more adaptable.
Testing it immediately, Kael extended his hand, forming a simple Mana Bolt.
The blue sphere of energy flickered into existence instantly.
There was no delay, no unnecessary mana waste—just pure, refined energy, formed at his command with perfect control.
Kael smirked. This is going to be useful.
Still buzzing with excitement, he turned his gaze toward the opening in the cavern wall—the passageway he had accidentally uncovered when he destroyed the abyssal zombie.
It was time to see where it led.
Kael stepped cautiously into the narrow passage.
The air inside was noticeably colder, heavier, as if untouched for centuries. There was no natural light, just an eerie darkness stretching deeper into the unknown.
No problem.
Focusing on his new skill, Kael controlled his Mana Bolt, shaping it into a small floating orb and increasing its brightness.
The passageway lit up immediately, banishing the darkness as he walked deeper inside.
The path sloped gently downward, twisting and winding as he ventured further.
Minutes passed.
Then—
The tunnel opened up into a small cavern.
Kael immediately slowed his steps, his muscles tensing.
Until now, every cavern he had encountered had been filled with either monsters or deadly traps.
His eyes swept across the space, looking for any signs of danger.
And then—
At the center of the cavern, a raised platform stood, its stone steps leading up to a treasure chest sitting atop it.
Kael's breathing quickened.
A treasure chest.
A real one.
He had heard of these from various dungeon lore and games—legendary rewards hidden deep within trials, filled with untold riches and powerful artifacts.
But…
Was it a trap?
Kael moved slowly, each step deliberate.
Nothing happened.
He climbed the stone steps, reaching the top of the platform.
Still nothing.
The chest was within arm's reach now.
Excitement surged through him as he slowly lifted the lid, bracing for whatever treasure lay inside.
Then—
A brilliant golden glow erupted from within.
Kael flinched, momentarily blinded by the radiant light.
When the glow faded, he eagerly peered inside.
His excitement vanished instantly.
Inside the chest was…
Nothing.
Except for a single, aged parchment.
Kael sighed in disappointment.
"All that buildup… for this?" he muttered.
He picked up the parchment, rolling it open—
Only for it to disintegrate in his hands.
His system interface blinked violently.
[System Notification: Congratulations! You have obtained a Legendary Job – Spirit Mage.]
[System Notification: You are the first player to acquire a Job before Level 10.]
[System Notification: You are the first player to obtain a Legendary Job.]
Kael's jaw dropped.
What?!
His fingers hovered over the notifications, his mind reeling from the sheer weight of what had just happened.
A Legendary Job.
Not just a Job, but a Legendary one.
Before he could fully process this…
Another notification appeared.
[System Notification: Congratulations! Due to achieving three 'First in the World' achievements in a row, you have been awarded 5 Spins for the Wheel of Fortune.]
Kael stared blankly at the new message.
"…What?"
Then, he hurriedly checked his interface.
Sure enough, a new tab had appeared:
[Wheel of Fortune ×5]
Kael gulped.
This was too much at once.
But he wasn't about to let the opportunity go to waste.
Curious, he clicked the tab.
The system faded away, and in its place—
A massive golden wheel appeared.
Kael's eyes widened as he took in the various sections of the wheel.
Each slot contained a different prize, and as he scanned through them, his stomach flipped.
Some of the rewards were ridiculous.
A potion that granted the bloodline of a dragon.
A legendary pet egg.
A potion that permanently increased all stats by 10 points.
But the one that truly stunned him was—
A Job Evolution Token.
Kael's breath hitched.
If he already had a Legendary Job, what would happen if he evolved it further?
Then, he saw the probability of landing on it.
0.1% chance.
Kael's face twitched.
"…Yeah. Not happening."
Shaking his head, he pressed the 'Start' button.
The wheel spun wildly.
He immediately hit 'Stop.'
The arrow slowed… before landing on—
[System Notification: Congratulations! You have obtained 10,000 System Points (SP).]
Kael's face twitched harder.
Immediately, another message appeared.
[System Notification: You are the first player to obtain 10,000 SP.]
"…Seriously?"
Kael had no idea what SP was for, but apparently, it was a big deal.
He sighed.
"Fine. Next spin."
Kael spun the wheel again.
This time, he landed on a Luck Potion.
It temporarily increased Luck by 100 for one minute.
Kael's eyes lit up.
He wouldn't get a chance like this again.
He immediately drank the potion.
His body surged with energy, a strange feeling of overwhelming fortune washing over him.
Without hesitation, he spun the wheel again.
The wheel stopped on another potion.
This one permanently increased all of his stats by 10 points—except for Luck.
Kael's mouth went dry.
This was… broken.
But he wasn't done yet.
The next spin landed on a mysterious ring.
Kael raised an eyebrow.
He had no idea what it did, but something told him it was important.
Kael took a deep breath.
He had one more chance.
One final hope…
He pressed the button.
The wheel spun.
Kael's heart pounded.
The arrow slowed.
And then—