NOVEL WEB Chapter 14: Inheritor
[System]: Wakey wakey, rise and shine! You slept like a log—did something happen?
I groggily open my eyes, my body still feeling the weight of the trial.
"You didn't see?" I murmur, half-expecting an answer I already know.
[System]: See what? After you panicked about something, you just blacked out. Next thing I know, you're here, sleeping like a baby.
I stare at the ceiling, processing its words. So… he wasn't there, huh?
"Nothing," I mutter. "I thought you were watching."
[System]: If I was, I would've caught you lacking.
I let out a tired chuckle. "Yeah... sure you would have."
Ding! You have obtained…
[Inheritor of the Eclipse (Mythical)]
A sudden tremor shakes my very being.
[??? Unknown skill] is reacting…
Cracks begin forming, spiderwebbing across its surface, as if something hidden is desperately trying to break free.
[??? Unknown skill] is shedding its false form…
The cracks glow, spreading wider—until with one final shatter, the veil is lifted.
Ding! You have obtained…
[Eclipse Swordsmanship (Myth)]
A rush of overwhelming power surges through me, a perfect balance of light and darkness intertwining within my soul. The weight of something ancient, something destined, settles upon my shoulders.
I stare at the notifications, my mind struggling to process what just happened.
"Holy… shit."
Back-to-back mythical rewards? This isn't just luck—this is divine intervention. The Goddess of Luck herself must be smiling down on me.
I clench my fists, my heart pounding in excitement. With these, my entire path forward has changed.
Scanning the host…
The host is too weak…
Calculating possible solutions…
Wait—don't do what I think you're about to—
Solution found…
Host meets the minimum requirement…
Splitting skill…
Ding! You have obtained…
[Sun Swordsmanship (Legend)]
[Moon Swordsmanship (Legend)] [Locked]
I freeze as the notifications flash before me.
Then—realization hits like a sledgehammer.
"NOOOOO!"
I clutch my head, frustration boiling over. This can't be happening!
A mythical-tier swordsmanship skill—split in half?! I had the power of the Eclipse, something beyond comprehension, and now it's been torn apart—one side stripped away, locked beyond my reach.
It feels like owning an ancient treasure chest without the key.
I inhale sharply, forcing myself to calm down.
No use crying over it now.
If the Moon Swordsmanship is locked, then I just have to find a way to unlock it.
No matter what it takes.
Well I guess let's check the status window
│ STATUS WINDOW │
[Name:] Lukas Villamor
[Race:] Human
[Class:] Swordsman
[STATS:]
[STRENGTH:] F
[MANA:] F-
[AGILITY:] F+
[ENDURANCE:] D-
[CHARM:] D+
[SHOP POINTS:] 630
[SKILL INFO:]
[ Basic Swordsmanship (Uncommon)]
[(New!) Sun Swordsmanship (Legend)]
The blade dances with the fury of the sun, each strike infused with radiant energy. Fluid, relentless, and burning with power, this style turns your sword into a scorching beacon of destruction.
— Effect: Attacks leave behind blazing trails of solar energy, capable of searing enemies with each slash.
[Moon Swordsmanship] - Locked
A mystery wrapped in chains. The other half of the puzzle, waiting for the right moment to awaken.
[TRAITS:]
[Will to Live (Rare)]
[Lightning Reflexes (Rare)]
— Usable Turns: 4 moves
— Downside: After battle, crippling fatigue and searing muscle cramps will punish you for pushing your limits.
[Wolf Hunter (Rare)]
[(New!) Inheritor of the Eclipse (Mythical)]
Once every 900 years, the balance of light and darkness chooses a successor. You are that successor. A blade caught between the sun and the void, a force meant to walk the path between radiance and shadow. Whether this power saves or destroys—it all depends on you.
[Overview:]
Pulled a mythical trait and legendary skills like it was a damn gacha game and on the first try!. If this isn't divine favoritism, I don't know what is. No, this has to be rigged—there's no way this is real. It's too good to be true.
My stats rose? But how?
The only plausible thing I could think of is the trial.
Well I'm not complaining
And oh, the visuals changed. Even the overview looks... irritated?
"System, did something happen while I was out?"
[System]: Meh, just some minor visual tweaks. I was expecting something big, but nope—just this! (ノ｀Д´)ノ彡┻━┻
"Alright, whatever…" I sighed, moving on. "Let's check it out—wait… what the hell?"
Ding!
[Sun Swordsmanship] sets its sights on [Basic Swordsmanship].
[Basic Swordsmanship] trembles in fear.
[Sun Swordsmanship] grins.
[Sun Swordsmanship] devours [Basic Swordsmanship].
I blink. Once. Twice.
"What in the actual fuck just happened?!"
[Sun Swordsmanship (Legend)] (1.3%)
Forms Unlocked:
1st Form: Pinpoint Slash – A swift charge forward, knocking enemies off balance before delivering a devastating horizontal slash.
2nd Form: Stratos Cleave – A powerful forward slash that sends enemies reeling, followed by two precise follow-up slashes.
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Scorching Heart – Imbue your blade with the relentless flames of the sun, enhancing all attacks and techniques. (Requires mana)
Sun's True Form –
[Locked]
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I stare at the skill window, my eyes tracing over the list of techniques—some unlocked, others still veiled in mystery.
"So this is Sun Swordsmanship, huh?"
Even with just two forms, it already feels powerful. But that locked ability—Sun's True Form—that's the one that catches my eye. If the name is anything to go by, then this skill is only scratching the surface of its full potential.
Looks like I've got a long way to go.
[System]: And I've got just the right thing to start.
Ding! Quest Updated.
[Path to Becoming Stronger]
100 push-ups (0/100)
100 sit-ups (0/100)
100 km run (0/100)
100 pull-ups (0/100)
Reward: The training itself is the reward.
I stare at the quest log, my eye twitching.
"...This training regimen looks oddly familiar."
A bald man in a cape flashes through my mind.
Sigh. Looks like I'm starting from square one.
Yo author here. Just a boring chapter. Well sorry for updating late again...