Dragon's Wrath: The Cursed Returnee

Before returning to school, Ethan decided to check his options for a new weapon. Of course, his primary option would always be a sword. Still, given that he would have to face some small fries before reaching the fourth stage, Ethan decided to buy and use something else as well.

Claymore (Common) (+0)

Attack: 15 – 25

Durability: 45/45

Effects: None

Requirements: 20 STR

Ax (Common) (+0)

Attack: 7 – 10

Durability: 40/40

Effects: None

Requirements: 10 STR

"I guess this one here will help me train my physical strength and my balance," Ethan said while checking the weight of his new weapons.

The ax was fairly simple since it had only one cutting side, but it was heavier than Ethan's iron sword. As for the claymore, it was a massive sword that was a bit thin. However, it was the best Ethan could afford with his current level. To obtain both of them, he spent twenty-five hundred coins.

"Is that your power, Ethan?" Michael asked while he was preparing to return to work. "You can summon weapons?"

"More or less," Ethan replied while checking their edge. "Don't worry, dad. I only use them on the simulator."

"I will trust your judgment," Michael said while nodding. "Are you liking the school? Did you make friends?"

Ethan couldn't help but force a smile after hearing that. He was thankful that his parents didn't change, but being treated like a child was a bit… uncomfortable, to say the least. Still, it was better than being feared or being asked about his experiences of the last year.

"Friends… well, it depends on what you consider a friend," Ethan replied while frowning. "I got acquainted with some weirdoes."

"Well, birds of a feather…" Michael smirked.

"Ha-ha, very funny," Ethan said, forcing a smile. "Anyway, use this in case something happens, dad. Give some to mom, too."

Ethan brought some health potions from his shop and gave them to Michael. Obviously, his father frowned, but he could imagine what Ethan was thinking. It was better to be safe than sorry. Still, that worry was unnecessary since Hannah gave them some potions thinking along those lines as well.

Soon after, Ethan returned to school, and then, without wasting more time, he headed to the fourth floor. As expected, the first stage ended in the blink of an eye, but Ethan didn't break his record because he wasn't that skilled while using axes to fight. Still, the slimes turned into dust…

Congratulations! You learned the skill Axemanship!

Effects: Increases the power of your when using axes by five percent per level.

Lv 01 – 00/100

Ethan also managed to clear the second stage without any issues. However, overpowering the enemies on the third stage with a one-handed axe alone would be a bit difficult, so he switched to his claymore. Ethan felt the difference in the first strike. His new sword could cut not only the goblins' shields but also their wielders. Ethan managed to slay them in the blink of an eye. The same thing happened to the archers. Unfortunately, Ethan had a hard time with the duelists because he had become slower. Overpowering his enemies wasn't enough anymore.

"I guess it is finally time to increase my speed. Still, that just adds a few points. Otherwise, I will become way too fast, and this won't be a training session any longer."

You received a new quest!

Complete the fourth stage of the VR simulator!

Reward: 3000 coins.

Ethan knew that things would start to get hot… but he didn't imagine it would be scorching. Suddenly, fifty goblins armed with sticks and wearing robs appeared. They seemed rather weak, but Ethan wasn't worried about their endurance, but with the magic power he could feel inside them.

The goblins weren't using any formation, but despite that, they pointed their wands toward Ethan at the same time, and also, at the same time, they fired several waves of flames toward him. Ethan could try to block the attack with a sword if the attack came from a single direction, but since that wasn't the case, he jumped with all his might to escape the area of effect attack.

In the blink of an eye, Ethan was five meters above the ground, but he still could feel the heat of the flames under him. Without any proper defensive gear, Ethan wouldn't last on those flames, not even for a second.

Congratulations! The skill Heat Resistance has leveled up!

Congratulations! For leveling up the skill you learned by yourself, you obtained ten coins.

"Is it finally time to buy some proper gear? Maybe I was getting ahead of myself thinking that I could fight like before so soon…"

Half a second before Ethan landed, the flames disappeared. However, the goblins were preparing for another wave of attack. Ethan had an idea and quickly put it into practice. He fired several Water Balls and hit the face of five goblins. Not only he stopped their cast, but he also opened an escape route. When the beasts recovered from the surprise, it was too late. Ethan made their heads roll on the ground.

You received fifty experience points.

You received ten coins.

You received fifty experience points.

You received ten coins.

You received fifty experience points.

You received ten coins.

…

"Come to think of it… I fought like this in the past, didn't I?"

While Ethan was trying to avoid the damage that would end the session, he recalled that he used simple magic to help him in some difficult situations. It has been so long that he forgot about it… it was all because of his hero class. By using that, he obtained a strength that granted him the chance to overpower armies and even face the demon king in his normal clothes.

Congratulations! The skill Heat Resistance has leveled up!

Congratulations! For leveling up the skill you learned by yourself, you obtained ten coins.

Ethan decided to focus on the task ahead because it would be troublesome to start from the beginning. His health was reaching dangerous levels, even though he was only sweating a little due to the flames. Ethan couldn't help but laugh a little since he was facing some problems against goblins.

"Well, let's see how far I can go without relying on status points, skill points, and potions."

Now that Ethan thought about it, he had no reason to worry. That was a simulation, only that. He wanted to test his limits without relying on his class, but at the same time, he was there to recover his strength. Even if he losses, he wouldn't lose the progress of his skills. In the end, Ethan didn't do much aside from jumping around and cutting the goblin's necks when he got the chance. He barely succeeded, but Ethan completed the fourth stage in the end.

Name: Ethan

Class: Omni Hero/????

Level: 12 (500/3300)

Health: 1/150

Mana: 0/235

Stamina: 0/60

STR: 25

MAG: 30

PHY: 10

END: 05

RES: 05

SPE: 10

DEX: 05

EVA: 05 + 03

ACC: 05

Coins: 7800

Status Points: 10

Skill Points: 24

Skill List

Physical: Dash Lv 03, Bash Lv 03, Brutal Swing Lv 02,

Magic: Meditation Lv 03, Water Ball Lv 01,

Passive: Martial Arts Lv 02, Rest Lv 04, Swordsmanship Lv 05, Spearmanship Lv 01, Evasion Mastery Lv 05, Block Mastery Lv 05, Fire Resistance Lv 10, Cold Resistance Lv 04, Wind Resistance Lv 04, Earth Resistance Lv 04, Heat Resistance Lv 04, Frenzy Lv 04, Axemanship Lv 02,