Chapter 300 Rome Stories February 20 New Share
"Iron Ore (Resource): A common ore that can be smelted into iron bars."
Leon looked at the iron ore in his hand, recalling the silver-white rock he had just struck over a dozen times. Flexing his slightly numb fingers, he quietly tucked the ore into his backpack.
With his regular pickaxe, mining at this depth was becoming noticeably harder. The rocks and ore veins here resisted his swings, and progress was slow.
It was about time to visit Clint and upgrade the pickaxe’s strength. Leon planned to take advantage of his good luck today, collect as much iron ore as possible, and upgrade straight to a steel pickaxe.
By now, he no longer felt the cold air in the mine. The constant labor had him burning energy nonstop, his muscles working in rhythm. The heat from his own body kept the chill at bay, leaving only a refreshing coolness.
The only thing worth complaining about was the boiled eggs he’d brought as snacks. They were warm when he pulled them out, but the moment he peeled them, they turned cold in an instant.
That alone showed how frigid the air down here was. Still, to Leon, it wasn’t unbearable. If anything, it proved just how much his physical condition had improved—perhaps enough to go through winter without a heavy coat or down jacket.
He kept chipping away at blocks of frozen stone. Now and then, he would pull out his Galaxy Watermelon Knife to deal with the occasional Frozen Slime or Dust Sprite that crossed his path. Time slipped away between the steady rhythm of work and quick bursts of combat.
"Long periods of combat have made you stronger. Your combat level has increased by one.
During battle, the drain on your stamina made you realize that high-quality food could give you a better recovery. The recipe for the Root Platter has been unlocked.
You have received the God of War’s blessing. Your physical strength has been enhanced."