Mike crouched by the pond, gently parting the glowing grass and carefully checking each clover. The mana there was calm and warm, perfectly balanced—but every plant he found still had only three leaves.
He checked again.
Nothing.
A soft signal light flared in the distance—Melina's.
Mike stood and walked over. Melina shook her head slightly. "Not here either."
Linda joined them a moment later. "I've scanned the surrounding area. If one exists here, it's extremely well hidden—or it hasn't formed yet."
Mike exhaled slowly. "So even this place doesn't guarantee it…"
Melina gave him a reassuring smile. "That's normal. Four-Leaf Clovers aren't something you can force. Sometimes, the dungeon just doesn't allow one to be born."
After a brief discussion, they decided not to push deeper. The illusion pressure would only worsen, and they had already gathered everything needed for the potion.
The group left the dungeon without incident and soon reached Lionheart City.
At the city gate, Mike stopped.
"This is where I leave you," he said.
Melina frowned slightly. "Already?"
"I'll contact you again soon," Mike replied. "There are things I need to take care of."
Linda inclined her head politely. "I'll begin preparing the potion. When it's ready, we'll send word."
Melina stepped closer and squeezed Mike's hand. "Don't disappear on me."
He smiled faintly. "I won't."
With that, Mike turned away and headed toward a quiet inn room he had rented earlier.
The moment he was alone, he sat on the bed and let out a breath.
"Log out," he said.
The world dissolved.
Light faded.
And Mike opened his eyes back in his own room, the familiar ceiling of his real world coming into view.
He stared at it for a few seconds, silent.
"…What a day," he muttered, sitting up slowly.
Mike looked at the three skill books laid out in front of him, along with the Legendary Emerald Heart Sword.
Aside from Lunar Nova and Frost Guard, the other two had come from Linda while he and Melina were racing to find the Four-Leaf Clover. Linda had killed several monsters while keeping watch, and their drops included Emerald Vine Strike and the Emerald Heart Sword, both originating from the same monster—the Emerald Heart Millennial Vine.
Mike exhaled slowly.
"These are… absurd."
[Lunar Nova]
Rank: Legendary
Type: Active Skill
Element: Light / Lunar
Effect:
The user summons condensed lunar energy and releases it in a wide-area explosion centered on themselves or a designated point. Enemies caught within the radius take massive Light-element damage and suffer Lunar Burn, dealing continuous damage over time.
Additional Effects:
Damage increases during nighttime or under moonlight
Undead and Dark-type enemies take 200% increased damage
Briefly weakens enemy defenses after impact ]
[Frost Guard]
Rank: Unique
Type: Defensive / Passive-Active Hybrid
Element: Ice
Effect:
Creates a semi-permanent frost barrier around the user.
Effects:
Reduces incoming physical and magical damage
Grants resistance to Ice and Water elements
Attacks against the barrier have a chance to apply Frost Slow to the attacker
Passive Bonus:
In cold environments, the barrier regenerates slowly over time. ]
[Emerald Vine Strike]
Rank: Unique
Type: Active Skill
Element: Life / Nature
Effect:
The user summons emerald-colored vines from the ground that surge forward in a straight line, impaling or binding enemies.
Additional Effects:
Deals Nature-element damage
Enemies hit are Rooted for several seconds
Restores a small amount of HP to the user per enemy hit
Synergy:
Healing effect increases when used in areas rich in Life mana. ]
[Emerald Heart Sword]
Rank: Legendary
Type: One-Handed Sword
Element: Life / Nature
Base Effects:
Significantly increases attack power
Boosts Life-element affinity
Enhances regeneration of HP and stamina
Passive Skill – Heart of the Millennial Vine
Each successful hit has a chance to sprout emerald vines that drain HP from the enemy and transfer it to the wielder
Increased effectiveness against plant, beast, and corrupted lifeforms
Active Skill – Verdant Pulse
Releases a wave of Life mana that damages enemies and heals allies in a wide radius. ]
"Hm. Even though the sword only has one active skill and one passive skill, both of them are excellent," Mike said, nodding to himself.
He activated Midas Touch.
Golden light spread over the items.
The Unique-rank skill rose to Legendary, and the Legendary-rank skill and weapon ascended further—becoming Mythical.
After that, Mike learned the skills, feeling new information settle into his mind. Once everything was done, he walked out of his room.
In the living room, his mom, dad, and Misty were sitting at the table. Misty was happily feeding her bunny, swinging her legs as she hummed.
"We're here. We're about to land," his father said, looking at the large window display.
Mike walked over and looked outside.
What he saw made him pause.
The city below looked like a fusion of science fiction and fantasy. Floating islands were connected by glowing bridges. Tall buildings were reinforced with visible mana circuits, blending modern structures with magical designs. Airships and flying constructs moved smoothly through the sky.
"…This is totally a different kind of city," Mike said honestly.
His parents nodded.
"It's Rank 6, after all," his mother said.
Mike nodded. The scale alone was overwhelming. The city was easily more than a hundred times larger than their hometown.
The transport landed smoothly.
The moment they stepped out, a luxurious carriage was already waiting.
"Welcome to Lionheart City," Candace said with a warm smile as she approached them. "Please follow me."
She guided them through wide streets filled with mana-powered vehicles, elegant shops, and towering structures. Everything looked grand and alive.
Soon, they arrived at a massive estate.
"This is the Jordan Family Mansion," Candace said.
The gates opened slowly.
Inside, rows of butlers and maids stood in perfect formation.
The moment Mike and his family stepped forward—
"Welcome, honored guests."
Their voices echoed together.
They were treated like royalty.
Misty's eyes sparkled.
"Yaa~~ I'm a princess!" she declared loudly, puffing out her chest as she walked proudly ahead.
Mike froze.
His parents stared.
Candace covered her mouth letting out a chuckle.
The butlers and maids twitched.
Several of them clearly wanted to laugh—but their professional training held them back. Instead, they bowed even deeper, their faces strained, eyes full of admiration… and barely contained amusement.
"Of course, Princess," one maid said warmly. "Please, this way."
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