Akari’s road sign pierced directly into Dullahan’s body a moment later.
That was the location of Dullahan’s core.
It lowered its head, its gaze seemingly filled with disbelief, as well as a hint of despair and madness.
Even though its core was hit, the blade in Dullahan’s hand still swung frantically, attempting to slay the girl before it.
But a moment later, the weapon it held slowly lowered, and its massive body crashed down with a booming thud.
Because its body was so huge, when it hit the ground, it additionally splashed a pool of water on the ground.
A droplet of water brushed past Akari’s face, cold without any temperature.
“It seems I won in the end.” With a relaxed expression, Akari tossed the deformed road sign to the roadside, found a ruin to sit in, and quietly recovered her stamina.
“Congratulations to the host for slaying the advanced Ethereal, Dullahan.” “Reward: 10 stat points.” “Note: After slaying certain Ethereals, you will obtain system compendium rewards, which will directly grant stat points to the host.” Looking at the Pink-haired Girl in front of her, anger welled up inside Akari.
“What kind of scammy radish data is that?
It malfunctions at critical moments, and with such strong Ether fluctuations, didn’t you sense anything at all?!” Akari strongly suspected that the Pink-haired Girl in front of her had embezzled the reward meant for her and replaced it with cheap second-hand goods.
“Ahem, since this system isn’t very familiar with zenless zone zero, the hastily manufactured radish data is a bit crude, but it works for now.
The host doesn’t need to be so picky…” Speaking of this, the Pink-haired Girl smiled guiltily.
As if nothing had happened at all.
“I don’t care.
If my strength hadn’t been high enough, I would have been chopped into minced meat by Dullahan just now!” “You have to compensate me!
Otherwise, I’m going on strike!” Thinking of this, Akari actually crossed her arms and sat aside, sulking.
“Alright, alright~ In view of this system’s negligence, an additional 10 stat points will be compensated to the host.” “Let me explain to the host, the function of stat points can directly affect the host’s physical fitness, including stamina, physique, strength, speed, reflex, defense, and adaptability points.” “Currently, the specific level strength classifications have not been made public, and this system is urgently producing them…” “It is currently known that all attributes of an ordinary person are 10 points, and the host’s attributes are the same.” “However, under the temporary Defense Force ace combat power bonus provided by the system, all of the host’s stat points have reached 30.” The Pink-haired Girl explained while coaxing Akari.
She was truly afraid that the host in front of her would directly go on strike and simply ignore the tasks issued by her.
As for hosts, coaxing them more will always make things better.
This is a mandatory course for every system~ “You mean these stat points are very precious?” Soon, Akari also caught the underlying meaning.
“Yes, indeed.
The host has 20 stat points and can freely allocate them to the host’s own panel.” But the Pink-haired Girl did not explain this matter too much.
“Can you help me explain what these stat points are used for?” Akari looked eagerly at the Pink-haired Girl, her eyes revealing anticipation.
Looking at this expectant and sincere gaze, the Pink-haired Girl turned her head away, finding it a bit hard to bear harming the host anymore.
“The previous ones don’t need much explanation.
Presumably, with the host’s intelligence, they can be easily understood.
As for this adaptability, it is naturally the adaptability that allows the host to proficiently use various combat skills when learning them.” “The higher the adaptability, the faster the learning speed.” “The host’s current panel is: stamina: 10, physique: 10, strength: 10, speed: 10, reflex: 10, defense: 10, adaptability: 10 (all data are temporarily boosted to 30).” “Please work hard to improve your own panel, host.” Looking at her own panel, Akari pondered how to use and allocate these stat points.
At present, it seemed that none of her stats were particularly impressive.
The Pink-haired Girl had just said that all her current temporary data had been boosted to 30.
Coincidentally, she had 20 allocatable stat points.
Her current shortcomings weren’t many, mainly in terms of stamina, speed, reflexes, and physique.
“How about this, help me raise stamina, speed, reflexes, and physique all to 15.” “Stat point allocation successful~” “The host’s current panel is: stamina: 15, physique: 15, strength: 10, speed: 15, reflex: 10, defense: 10, adaptability: 10 (all data are temporarily boosted to 30).” Looking at her own panel, Akari nodded in satisfaction.
Right now, her physical fitness was twice as strong as an ordinary person’s.
Although it still couldn’t compare to professional Agents, it was already very good.
At the very least, she was no longer that powerless girl devoid of any special traits who would be knocked unconscious by a sudden blow to the head.
“The host license evaluation is complete.
Would you like to leave the Hollow?” However, although this system was unreliable, it also had its advantages.
With the system’s help, she could leave or enter the Hollow anytime and anywhere, which was quite convenient for her.
“Let’s go.
I certainly don’t want to stay here any longer.” Soon, a wave of dizziness washed over her.
Akari only felt her vision go pitch black, but her sight restored to brightness a moment later.
She had returned to Sixth Street, and the flow of time was completely normal.
However long she had stayed in the Hollow, that much time had passed.
“Ding~ Congratulations to the host for obtaining the license qualifications~” “Congratulations to the host for becoming a trainee Proxy~” “Inter-Knot Level: 3” Akari looked at her order-taking panel, which indeed looked a bit shabby.
As a trainee Proxy, she needed to complete three commissions to finish the system’s task.
“Please choose a name for yourself, host.” As the Pink-haired Girl spoke, Akari belatedly realized that her Inter-Knot name was still the default one.
“What name should I choose?
I’ve got it, let’s call it [Echo]!” “Residual Echo, resounding with power!” “As for me, I’m going to become a famous Proxy~” After pondering for a long time, Akari decided to name herself Echo, and changed her Inter-Knot name to Echo as well.
A moment later, the Inter-Knot prompted that the name change was successful.
“Today has been busy enough as well, it’s time to go get something to eat…” Akari had been busy all day, and the sun was close to setting.
It was almost evening, yet she hadn’t eaten anything yet.
This wouldn’t do; she needed to eat a meal before she would have the energy to face the upcoming commissions and challenges.
After upgrading her own stats, Akari was surprised to find that her physical functions had improved significantly.
Her pace was steady and fast, and she wasn’t out of breath at all.
It was just like a year-round hiking enthusiast; her physical fitness far exceeded that of an ordinary person, completely free of any weak legs or fatigue caused by fast walking.
After taking a few subway lines, Akari finally arrived at Lumina Square.