Veil of Magic & System

Fortune? or Misfortune?

Elias mentally curses as he originally planned to train to reach level five before heading into the forest. however this quest was just to great to turn down even despite the obvious difficulty. even if it didn't mention it the fact thst the rewards are so great proves that this is a pretty important quest which means there is a degree of danger.

however the rewards of 1,000 experience points would raise his level multiple times let alone the fact thst with 500 Beastial Space points he could upgrade the first beast space alot. However despite these two rewards what really made him mentally accept the quest was the reward to have a chance on receiving a new beast, although a bit vague this could be a game-changer to him.

As Elias mentally weighs the pros and cons of taking on the quest, Captain Blackwood notices his hesitation and asks, "Everything okay, Elias? You look like you're thinking hard about something." He eyes Elias with a mixture of concern and curiosity, wondering what's going through his mind. The Beastial Armory System's Quest notification prompt continues to display in Elias's vision, taunting him with the promise of great rewards and a chance to acquire a new beast.

Elias nods to himself, making a decision. He mentally accepts the Quest and proceeds to follow Captain Blackwood and the village guards towards the location where he encountered the Shadow Raven and Iron Tusk Boar. As they walk, the Captain asks Elias to lead the way, using his knowledge of the area to guide them to the spot where he fell off the waterfall.

Elias leads the group through the dense forest, using his knowledge of the area to navigate through the winding trails and dense underbrush. The Captain and the village guards follow closely behind, their eyes scanning the surroundings for any signs of danger.

As they walk, the trees grow taller and the air grows thick with the scent of damp earth and decaying leaves. Elias can feel the weight of the forest's secrets pressing down on him, and he knows that they're getting close to the location where he encountered the Shadow Raven and Iron Tusk Boar.

As they approach the waterfall, Elias can feel a sense of nostalgia wash over him. He remembers the feeling of falling off the edge of the waterfall, and the shock of hitting the water below. The Captain and the village guards follow him to the edge of the waterfall, and they all stop at the precipice, looking out over the churning water below.

Elias points out the spot where he fell, and the Captain nods, his eyes scanning the area. "Alright, let's take a closer look," he says, gesturing for the village guards to fan out and search the surrounding area. Elias nods, and the group begins to move forward, searching for any signs of the Shadow Raven or Iron Tusk Boar.

Elias smacks his head quietly As Elias brings up the Beastial Armory System's World Map and Scanner, the screen flickers to life in front of him, displaying the surroundings in a 3D representation. He requests the System to Scan the Surroundings for Life signs, and the screen begins to glow with a soft blue light.

The System's response is almost immediate, and the screen displays a colorful representation of the life signs in the area. The waterfall and surrounding rocks are represented in a dull grey, indicating that there are no living creatures in those areas.

However, a faint blue glow appears near the edge of the waterfall, which Elias recognizes as his own life sign. A small green dot appears near him, indicating the presence of the Captain and the village guards. A yellow dot appears in the distance, indicating the presence of a nearby beast. And, to Elias's surprise, a red dot appears near the base

Elias walks over to Captain Blackwood and the village guards, his eyes locked on the red dot on the World Map. "Captain, I've got something," he says quietly, pointing to the dot. "My Scanner has picked up a possible threat. I can lead you to it."

The Captain's expression turns serious, and he nods. "Alright, let's move out. Stay quiet and stay alert." Elias nods, and the group begins to move quietly towards the target, following the winding path through the forest.

Elias leads the way, his senses on high alert as he navigates through the dense underbrush. The red dot grows larger on the World Map, and Elias can feel a sense of tension building in the air. Suddenly, the trees part, and they come face to face with a massive, twisted creature unlike anything Elias has ever seen before. It's at least three meters tall.

Elias quickly brings up the Beastial Armory System's Scanner, and the screen flickers to life in front of him. He focuses the Scanner on the creature, and the System begins to gather more information. The Scanner's response is almost immediate, and the screen displays a wealth of data on the creature.

**Name:** Corrupted Wyrmwood Serpent

**Type:** Mythical Beast

**Level:** 10

**Stats:**

HP 5,000

MP 2,000

Strength 20

Agility 18

Intelligence 15

Endurance 12

Luck 10

**Abilities:**

Poisonous Fangs, Corrosive Breath, Regeneration **Behavior:** Hostile

**Bond Level:** 0 **

Bond Status:** Unbonded

The Scanner's data indicates that the creature is a Corrupted Wyrmwood Serpent, a Mythical Beast with impressive stats and abilities. It

he called it earlier. he just knew it was gonna be a incredibly difficult quest.

Elias curses audibly, his eyes widening in surprise as he takes in the creature's stats. Despite the danger, he can't help but feel a thrill of excitement. He glances at the guards and Captain Blackwood, noticing their concerned expressions. "Don't engage," he warns them, his voice low and urgent.

"The Serpent is coiled around a massive oak tree, and it's asleep." He turns to Captain Blackwood, bringing up the System's Scanner on the Captain's life sign. The data displays, and Elias's eyes widen in surprise.

**Name:** Thorne Blackwood

**Type:** Human

**Level:** 5

**Stats:**

HP 150

MP 50

Strength 10

Agility 12

Intelligence 8

Endurance 10

Luck 8

**Abilities:** Basic Combat Training, Leadership **Behavior:** Hostile (in combat)

Elias scratches his head and he couldn't believe his luck, if they fought the beast then they would certainly Die, if they tried to flee then something would go wrong and they would undoubtedly wake the beast up, it was the type of cliche moment waiting to be sprung. Elias Sighs as he has a plan but its almost suicidal as its so crazy.

Elias consults with the System and asks if he was to attempt to bond with the corrupted Wyrmwood Serpent while using Resonance Focus skill could he help revert the corruption of the beast if the beasts accepts his binding and enters the Beastial Space he created?

Elias's eyes scan the System's data, his mind racing with the possibilities. He scratches his head, considering the risks and consequences of his plan. "Ah, the classic 'cave of doom' scenario," he mutters to himself. He sighs, weighing his options. Consulting with the System, he asks about the feasibility of his plan.

The System's response is cautious, but not entirely dismissive. **System Response:** "Binding with the Corrupted Wyrmwood Serpent is a high-risk endeavor. The beast's corruption is deeply ingrained, and its current state is likely to be resistant to your attempts to revert it.

However, if you manage to bind the beast and enter the Beastial Space, you may have a chance to influence its corruption.

The Resonance Focus skill can potentially help to calm the beast and create a stable resonance frequency, but the system then mentions that upon being binded to Elias the beast will revert back to a Level 1 Wyrmwood Serpent but it would be cleansed of the corruption.

Elias turns to Captain Blackwood, his expression serious. "Captain, I need you to promise me something. Do not attack the beast under any circumstances. I have a plan, and it's a long shot, but it's worth a try." He pauses, taking a deep breath to calm his nerves. He closes his eyes, focusing on the Beastial Space he created, the Vibrant Mana Grassland. He imagines the crystalline Ambient Mana Amplifiers surrounding the space, pulsing with vibrant energy. He visualizes the portal opening next to him, a shimmering gateway to the Mana-rich environment.

Elias then activates his Resonance Focus skill directs it towards the sleeping Corrupted Wyrmwood Serpent and trys to calm its chaotic mind and form a bond with it.