Paragon of Mana

Ember felt no joy once his advancement came. He had been looking forward to it for days, and yet who could have imagined it would cause such terrible pain, almost making him regret living again? It was so horrifying that he even fell unconscious.

Even after he regained consciousness, the weariness lingered, fatigue settling deep into his tender bones. Ember wondered how much of it was due to the advancement and how much to his relentless grinding of skills. Anyhow, his mood was finally lifted when a notification window expanded in his view.

[Congratulations. You have reached Copper - Tier 1.]

[Your body’s predisposition towards skills and mana has improved. Your potential has risen.]

All that was well and good, but Ember did not believe he could survive another advancement like this.

[+6 skill slots.]

Well, maybe I can manage.

[Would you like to learn: Pain Tolerance (Common)?]

[Required Skill Slot: 1.]

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