Chapter 19: Duke in Ribest
[Congratulations, you have leveled up.]
Riven saw the screen, a wave of shock, confusion, and other mix of feelings hit him. It took him almost dying at the hands of these men, and him killing them for the system to level him up?
[You have gained 10 free stat points, lv2 item box]
He read the second line beneath it, it was the rewards he got for leveling up. He wanted to stay and check it out, but he needed to leave here. He couldn't be seen here or it would be a case.
He looked up and noticed that the other friend was still alive. Though he had taken that attack point blank, he still managed to stay alive.
Without hesitation, Riven picked up his sword and walked there, his feet hitting the ground heavy, as the weight of what he was about to do settled on him, making his heart sink.
In one day, he would have to take two lives. He didn't know if he would sleep after this, but he understood that what must be done must be done. If he didn't kill this man, he knew that he would live a life with a massive bullseye on his back.
He got close to the man, the pained groans reached his ear. The ground underneath was soaked with blood. Riven felt if he left the man here, he would probably still die, but that was not a risk worth taking.
"You did this to yourself," Riven said and lifted up his blade, but he hesitated to stab. Suddenly, the man's good hand moved and grabbed Riven by the ankle.