Of course, removing her outer clothing caused Violet to lose the 20% Agility and Vitality bonus it provided.
Enzo could immediately feel the difference.
But it didn’t matter.
Although the python had become much more aggressive, its endurance had clearly weakened.
With all her strength, Violet slashed at its final neck.
This time, there was no regeneration at all.
Perhaps the python had diverted all of its power into accelerating its last remaining head.
That became its downfall.
Before it could even swallow Violet’s discarded robe, its neck was cleanly severed.
Pshhh...
Violet let out a sigh of relief as the black markings covering her skin vanished without a trace.
The exhaustion hit her instantly.
She looked noticeably weaker, drained purely from fatigue.
DING!
(Your character has severed one of the Three-Headed Python’s heads. You have obtained 200 SP!)
DING!
(Your character has slain a Level 16 Monster. You and your character have gained 200,000 EXP!)
(You have obtained 1,000 SP!)
(You and your character now have 310,500 EXP and have advanced to Level 13!)
(All of your and your character’s attributes have increased by 20 points!)
[Name: Enzo Muller]
[Level: 13]
[EXP: 310,500/500,000]
[Strength: 89] [Agility: 72] [Intelligence: 65] [Vitality: 72]
[SP: 1,500]
[Name: Violet Muller]
[Level: 13]
[EXP: 310,500/500,000]
[Strength: 66] [Agility: 90] [Intelligence: 83] [Vitality: 60]
"Incredible..." Enzo muttered to himself.
Earlier, he had killed a Level 16 monster and only received fifteen thousand EXP.
This was another Level 16 monster, yet the EXP reward was more than ten times greater.
Even with the Goblins’ assistance, he had still gained two full levels.
A monster’s level clearly wasn’t the true measure of its worth.
Its actual strength determined how much EXP it rewarded.
"Oh..."
Enzo’s excitement grew even more.
A sphere of light appeared above the python’s corpse.
In an instant, Violet arrived before it.
She had been utterly exhausted just moments ago, but the attribute increase from leveling up twice had restored much of her stamina.
She reached out and grabbed the light.
A book materialized in her hand.
Its cover resembled a mass of living flesh.
DING!
(You have obtained the A+ Class Special Skill Book: Fast Regeneration. This skill grants greatly accelerated regeneration, allowing you to recover from even severe wounds...
This skill requires a Talent that specializes in utilizing Vitality!)
"...Violet can’t use it."
Enzo scratched his head.
The description had initially excited him.
Only after reading further did he notice the word Special.
This skill simply wasn’t compatible with Violet.
Naturally, he couldn’t complain.
He could only sigh.
Violet stored the Skill Book away.
Using her Mana Threads, she pulled her discarded robe back to herself and put it on again before retrieving the silver axe she had first thrown at the Three-Headed Python.
At the same time, the Goblins suddenly scattered in every direction, leaving behind nothing but the corpses of their fallen comrades.
Enzo had no idea how they were being controlled.
He was curious, but he doubted simply observing—or even capturing—a few Goblins would reveal the answer.
Instead, he directed Violet to leave immediately and search for a hidden place where she could rest.
He wanted to make sure she returned to peak condition before fighting again.
Fortunately, hidden spots weren’t difficult to find.
There were plenty of caves and concealed hideouts abandoned by other Awakeners.
They had originally been used as ambush points for hunting monsters.
Violet entered a small cave at the foot of a wooded hill.
She concealed the entrance with thick branches before sitting down.
Without Enzo controlling her, her eyes gradually became vacant before slowly closing.
She began recovering on her own.
Enzo looked at the prison cells and sighed as he realized just how many Goblin corpses had accumulated today.
Since things had quieted down, he figured it was time to get back to work.
However, he didn’t dare close the System screen.
It had to remain active at all times so he could monitor Violet whenever necessary.
The System’s keyboard and mouse also remained in front of him.
Unfortunately, he couldn’t recall Violet back into the System while they were far apart.
If he could, escaping dangerous situations would have been effortless.
As he walked, Enzo personally experienced what it felt like to possess such overwhelming attributes.
Whenever he looked at Level 2 or Level 3 Awakeners, they seemed no stronger than helpless infants.
Even without a combat-oriented Talent, defeating them would be effortless.
Naturally, he worked at an unhurried pace, cleaning one abandoned prison cell after another.
He kept working—not just until evening, but well into the night.
He wasn’t physically tired.
The unpleasantness of the job, however, was impossible to ignore.
By nighttime, many more Awakeners arrived.
All of them looked refreshed and full of energy.
That could only mean one thing.
They were about to slaughter another wave of Goblins.
"Huh?"
Enzo blinked in surprise as he saw Bella arrive with several companions carrying a massive banner.
The sight immediately attracted everyone’s attention.
No one had expected something like this.
They unfolded the banner.
It was nearly five meters long.
Two people climbed onto chairs, lifted each end, and fastened it to the wall.
(If you’re smart, clean up your own Goblin corpses. They’re the trash you created. Don’t act like idiots who litter everywhere!)
Enzo slapped a hand over his forehead after reading it.
He didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.
Bella was obviously trying to help him.
He just wasn’t sure whether this was actually a good thing.
Several people immediately frowned.
Others seemed supportive.
Most, however, looked offended.
"Why are they doing this?"
"Even the Association doesn’t ask us to clean up the corpses. That’s why they hired someone to do it."
"They feel sorry for that janitor?"
"Not they—the blonde beauty does. She’s the janitor’s cousin."
"Oh... damn, that janitor is ridiculously lucky."
"Seriously. Maybe all his luck went into that. That’s why he failed his Awakening."
"..."
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