The warmth of the morning sun filtered through the trees, bringing Caelum slowly back to awareness. His body ached from the battle, but the crushing exhaustion had finally eased. He blinked groggily, taking in the quiet surroundings. They were safe. They had made it back home.
Aurelia stirred beside him, her legs stretching out as she pushed herself upright. She groaned softly, her exhaustion still evident, but there was strength beneath her movements. They had survived one of the toughest battles they had ever faced.
We should check our statuses, Caelum thought, feeling an unfamiliar weight in his body, as though something had shifted, strengthened. He knew they had grown, but the full extent of their progress remained to be seen.
With a deep breath, he activated Appraisal.
[Appraisal Activated]
Name: Caelum
Species: Scholar Pupal Larva
Level: 20/35 (Increased)
Rank: E
HP: 45/45
MP: 80/80
Stamina: 50/50
Echo Skills:
[Bite Lv: 7]
[Movement Lv: 10] (Increased)
[Camouflage Lv: 6] (Increased)
[Instinctive Dodge Lv: 9] (Increased)
[Telepathy Lv: 7] (Increased)
[Clumsy Tumble Lv: 2]
[Gathering Lv: 1]
[Absent-Minded Search Lv: 1]
[Cooking Lv: 1]
[Arcane Insight Lv: 3] (Increased)
[Water Affinity Lv: 3] (Increased)
[Burrow Maintenance Lv: 2] (Increased)
Resonance Skills:
[Appraisal Lv: Max]
[Fire Magic Lv: 10] (Increased, Max)
[Wind Magic Lv: 4] (Increased)
[Earth Magic Lv: 3] (Increased)
[Light Magic Lv: 4] (Increased)
[Water Magic Lv: 4] (Increased)
Apex Skills:
[Knowledge Lv: 4] (Increased)
Resistance Skills:
[Poison Resistance Lv: Max]
[Hardened Carapace Resistance Lv: 5] (Increased)
[Mental Pain Resistance Lv: 4] (Increased)
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[Physical Pain Resistance Lv: 5] (Increased)
Titles:
[Earth-003 Reincarnator]
[Survivor]
[Giant Slayer]
[Queen’s Bane] (New)
Status Effects: None
Caelum’s heart raced as he scanned the screen. His Fire Magic had reached its maximum level, and many of his other elemental affinities had grown. Arcane Insight had sharpened, and several of his physical and defensive skills—Camouflage, Instinctive Dodge, and Hardened Carapace Resistance—had all improved. His title, [Queen’s Bane], stood out prominently, a testament to their hard-won victory.
Aurelia, sensing his excitement, activated her own Appraisal.
[Appraisal Activated]
Name: Aurelia
Species: Guardian Bee Larva
Level: 20/20 (Maxed)
Rank: D
HP: 60/60
MP: 35/35
Stamina: 50/50
Echo Skills:
[Bite Lv: Max]
[Sting Lv: 8] (Increased)
[Movement Lv: 10] (Increased, Max)
[Honey Production Lv: 4] (Increased)
[Telepathy Lv: 7] (Increased)
[Nest Maintenance Lv: 2] (Increased)
[Water Affinity Lv: 2] (Increased)
Resonance Skills:
[Appraisal Lv: 9] (Increased)
[Communal Instinct Lv: 7] (Increased)
[Guardian’s Aura Lv: 5] (Increased)
Resistance Skills:
[Poison Resistance Lv: 10] (Increased, Max)
[Pollen Allergy Resistance Lv: 2]
[Physical Pain Resistance Lv: 3] (Increased)
Titles:
[Earth-007 Reincarnator]
[Protector]
[Giant Slayer]
[Queen’s Bane] (New)
Status Effects: None
Aurelia's level had maxed out, and she had ascended to Rank D. Her Sting had grown sharper, and her Guardian’s Aura had strengthened. Like Caelum, she had gained the [Queen’s Bane] title, a mark of their victory over the Queen.
We’re much stronger now, Aurelia sent through the link, her thoughts filled with wonder. But that was close… too close.
We made it though, Caelum responded, his heart filled with determination.
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