'Where they here to collect the Sygrix Stone?'
Izroth tasked Empyrean with gathering high-quality materials while also focusing on growing his strength alongside Selene. An ore cave like this was perfect for obtaining materials, seeing as how even a low-quality Sygrix Stone was already superior-quality. Izroth carefully examined the surrounding area. He used his natural senses, Energy Vision Sense, Deep Insight, Appraisal-anything that could help uncover even the tiniest of clues that may lead to where Empyrean and Selene wandered off to. He even used the Imitation: Law of Wind to get a deeper understanding of the ore cave and its layout.
Unfortunately, Empyrean's feather was where the traces ended. Izroth was unable to find anything else that proved Empyrean and Selene visited the ore cave, let alone where they went afterward.
'How troublesome.'
Izroth released an inward sigh. Although it was not the exact result he was hoping for, Izroth was glad to have found some traces of Empyrean and Selene. At the very least, he knew that whatever was behind Empyrean and Selene's disappearance probably had something to do with the Kifa Karsts.
'It looks like I will have to keep searching.'
"Who is the one that found this feather?" Izroth asked.
Starry Aster gave a meaningful look to one of the members of Sleeping Gardenia nearby.
The person stepped forward and said somewhat nervously, "T-That would be me, Palace Master Izroth. I hope I have not wasted your time with a simple feather."
The young woman who stepped forward had a pretty and refined appearance. She appeared to be in her early twenties. She had long, curly, mint-green hair and a pair of emerald eyes. She wore mage robes and had a small wand at her side that gave away her class as a magic caster. She was a player who went by Green Ivy, one of the elite members of Sleeping Gardenia who was a part of the bat group in Kifa Karsts.
"You have done well. This item may not have led me to what I was looking for directly, but it has helped me confirm a few things. I, Izroth, am a man of my word." Izroth stated calmly.
He then continued, "Show me your strongest skill."
Green Ivy blinked a few times as she was caught off guard by Izroth's words. Was that his way of saying he wanted her to attack him? Or, could it be that he wished to duel so that he could give her some pointers? But how could she lift a finger against a VIP benefactor of Sleeping Gardenia? Even if she received his permission, what if she accidentally did something wrong? Green Ivy looked over at Zinnia with a pleading expression in her eyes.
Zinnia released a light sigh when she saw the confusion and uncertainty written all over Green Ivy's face.
"Ivy, Palace Master Izroth is offering you a reward. Do not worry about other matters. Whatever happens, I am sure that Palace Master Izroth will not blame you." Zinnia reassured.
"Section leader Zinnia is correct. Don't hold back and go for it." Izroth said with a carefree smile.
Green Ivy furrowed her brows before giving a small nod in response. Afterward, she extended her arm outward as the wand on her side appeared in her hand.
The next moment, a strong concentration of mana began to converge at Green Ivy's location. Then, three seconds later, a series of powerful echoes started to pulse from all directions, causing the environment to undergo a drastic shift. At the same time, several terrifying monsters emerged out of nowhere. However, the members of Sleeping Gardenia were not taken aback by the sudden appearance of these monsters. That is because the environmental change was an illusion created by Green Ivy's skill, Shades of Echoes.
Skill Name: Shades of Echoes
Skill Level: MAXED
Skill Rank: S
Requirements: Level 50 Echomancer
Mana Cost: 2,500
Cast Time: 3 seconds
Active: Creates a powerful illusion within 40 meters that makes it difficult for enemies to determine what is real or fake. This effect lasts for 1 minute. During this time, an echo pulse is sent out every 5 seconds in this skill's range, dealing 150% of the user's magic as magic damage. Enemies struck by an echo pulse have a chance to be «Disorientated>> for 5 seconds. Cooldown: 7 minutes 30 seconds
After a minute passed, Green Ivy let out a small sigh of relief as the duration of her skill came to an end.
"Was that okay?" Green Ivy asked anxiously.
She was still unsure why Izroth wanted to see her strongest skill. It was well known that he was a bat master. When she thought about it logically, there was no way that he would be knowledgeable when it came to high-ranking magic. But, if it was not to give her pointers, then why?
Once Izroth finished observing Green Ivy's skill, not long after, a few system alerts sounded in his head.
[System Alert: .[]
[System Alert: Skill mastery for the skill has been reset.
[System Alert: You will not be able to use for this skill's
duration.
Cooldown: 15 minutes 25 seconds
The attack power had increased by leaps and bounds. As for the effects, they were overall much more powerful than their S-rank counterpart. Green Ivy did not know how to thank Izroth. All she did was find a feather. She was even hesitant to report it for fear that she might be wasting Izroth's time. Yet, instead of being scolded, she was properly rewarded!
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