Leveling Ena to Heroic Heights
'Should I just invest everything except the Vital Energy needed to draw the Random Equipment Box?'
Of course, there was a risk that nothing usable for Ena would come out, but fortunately, there were plenty of sources to farm more Vital Energy. Worst case, I could summon Hyunju here and milk her for some.
Inject 4215Vital Energy into target Ena?
I held back 900 Vital Energy for the 10-pull on the Random Equipment Box and injected the rest into Ena. Right away, fanfare blared with visual effects, and a barrage of notifications flooded my smartphone screen.
Injecting 4215Vital Energy into Ena!
"……."
I was left speechless by the level-up frenzy. Even conservatively, she'd gained at least 50 levels.
I swallowed hard and glanced at Ena, who had her face buried in my chest. Suddenly, she lifted her head toward me and parted her lips.
"Ah……."
Realizing some change in her body, Ena's face lit up with shock as she let out a gasp. She clenched and unclenched her fists repeatedly, then thrust her head forward and shouted at me.
"……In-incredible!!"
"Huh?"
"Power is surging through my entire body. It's like……."
Trailing off, Ena grabbed my hand tightly and continued.
"……You were telling the truth! I never doubted Yuhyun-nim's abilities, but I didn't expect you to make me this strong…… It's truly astonishing! You've surprised me again!"
"Ah, yeah……."
Her reaction confirmed she'd gotten a lot stronger. I nodded a few times, then pulled my cock out of her pussy and stood up.
"Ah……."
As I withdrew, Ena looked disappointed and let out a small whine. But it was brief—she let me go obediently and began checking her body.
A true knight, distinguishing duty from pleasure perfectly. Impressed, I patted her head and raised my smartphone.
"Check your status for now. I have something to do real quick."
"Yes, understood! I'll live up to Yuhyun-nim's expectations!"
Shouting energetically, Ena got off the bed and started stretching properly. I watched her for a moment, then cleared the notification spam on my screen.
Immediately, new ones popped up.
You've given Ena her sweet first kiss.
Ena's affection has increased by 6.
Ena is satisfied with your touch.
Ena's affection has increased by 3.
Ena is delighted by your caresses.
Ena's affection has increased by 7.
Ena has reached climax.
Ena's affection has increased by 2.
Ena is thrilled by sex with you.
Ena's affection has increased by 9.
It went up a ton. I chuckled softly, confirmed them, and headed to the Item Shop.
Here's hoping Ena gets a decent sword. Armor would be fine too.
……Let's go all in.
Swallowing hard, I selected the 10-pull Random Equipment Box. 900 Vital Energy deducted, and ten boxes appeared on screen.
◈ Can use Wooden Vines. (Fixes target in place. Duration based on target's level: min 0s / max 1min) (15min cooldown)
◈ 10% chance to inflict Bleed on attack.
◈ Can use Dark Arrow. (1min cooldown)
◈ Summon Skeleton. (Max 1) (Requires corpse.)
◈ Boosts attack/defense/HP of all summons within 100m radius: Details
You already possess equipment that overlaps with Jet-Black Staff (R).
Duplicate equipment can be used for enhancement or Vital Energy exchange. (Vital Energy halved in exchange.)
[Enhance Equipment / Exchange for Vital Energy]
"Oh!"
The moment the Jet-Black Staff dropped, I couldn't help but exclaim. It wasn't the sword or armor I'd hoped for, but I couldn't deny it was an excellent weapon. If I enhanced it here, I could summon even more skeletons.
Without hesitation, I chose to enhance it.
Caution: From +3 enhancement, failure is possible.
Enhance equipment?
Please succeed. Praying fervently, I hit yes. Flashy lights filled the screen, fanfare sounded, and a new notification appeared.
◈ Dark Arrow. (20s cooldown)
◈ Summon Skeleton. (Max 48) (Requires corpse.)
◈ Boosts attack/defense/HP of all summons within 500m radius: Details
"Yes!"
Grinning happily, I confirmed and watched the remaining eight boxes open one by one.
◈ Magic +10.
◈ Spell cast speed +0.5s.
◈ Mystic Arrow. (20s cooldown)
◈ Flame Orb. (1min cooldown)
◈ Magic Detection. (30min cooldown)
◈ Blocking with Steel Wristguards reduces impact by 5%.
◈ Weight -100g.
◈ 10% chance for critical hit on attack.
◈ 30% chance to inflict Bleed on attack.
A dagger, huh…… Disappointing. If only it were a longsword. Curious, I summoned the Swift Dagger—and sure enough, it was longer than my hand but still a dagger.
No dice. I tsked, unsummoned it, and opened the rest.
◈ Draws aggro of all enemies within 30m radius. (30s cooldown)
◈ Instantly heals target's wounds. (30s cooldown)
◈ Continuously heals target's HP. (1min cooldown)
◈ Heals allies' wounds within 5m radius. (10min cooldown)
◈ Can use Heavy Strike. (10s cooldown)
◈ 10% chance on attack to apply Silver Mark. Allies attacking marked target gain +10% crit chance.
"Finally."
It was a close call, but something usable for Ena dropped. I sighed in relief and opened the last one casually. Suddenly, fanfare blasted, dazzling effects swirled, and a new item appeared.
◈ Attacks inflict holy damage.
◈ 5% chance on hit to heal user's wounds.
◈ Can use Holy Explosion. (10min cooldown)
"Whoa!"
This one was Hero grade—and a sword perfect for Ena. I summoned Adant's Imperfect Holy Sword immediately. A longsword radiating brilliant light materialized in my palm.
"Ah……."
Ena, stretching in the room, gasped in surprise as she stared at it.
It's incredibly light. Swinging it through the air, it whistled sharply, the blade gleaming. Despite never wielding a sword, even I handled it effortlessly.
"……."
Then I noticed Ena eyeing it enviously. As a sword-using knight, she naturally coveted it. Chuckling, I flipped the grip and offered the hilt to her.
"Ena, use this."
"Pardon?"
Her eyes widened like a startled rabbit.
"Your sword didn't break against the Twin-Headed Ogre last time, right? Use this one."
"B-but such a precious sword…… How could I possibly……."
"Don't say that. You're very important to me, Ena."
I offered it again, and her face filled with emotion. She dropped to one knee and reverently accepted it.
"I will serve Yuhyun-nim for life."
Ena has acquired Adant's Imperfect Holy Sword!
Ena's loyalty has increased by 18.
Ena's loyalty has reached max 100.
Congratulations! Achieved Absolute Loyalty with slave target.
Absolute Loyalty achievement unlocked!
Reward: Item Grade Up (Character).
Claim Grade Up (Character)?
Grade Up? Calming my pounding heart, I carefully claimed it.
Use Item Grade Up (Character)?
Caution: Limited to Hero grade.
I hit yes without delay.
Select target for Item Grade Up (Character).
I selected Ena right away.
Use Item Grade Up (Character) on slave Ena?
Rare → Hero success rate: 10%.
That low? Hesitating briefly, I hit yes anyway—no one else worth using it on.
"Eh?"
The moment I confirmed, Ena—holding the sword—became enveloped in radiant light. She looked shocked, staring at me. The light burst forth, then faded, revealing Ena seemingly unchanged.
Failed? Looking down, a new notification glowed on my screen.
Congratulations!
Target Ena's grade has risen from Rare to Hero!
"Whoa!"
I whooped at the 10% success. Ena, still clueless, just patted herself down in bewilderment.
"Yuhyun-nim, what was that……?"
I beamed at her.
"Congratulations, Ena. You're much stronger now."
"Pardon? I……."
"Yes. You should be able to handle a corrupted high elf now."
Confident, I pulled up her info.
This is insane…… Level and grade up netted her a ton of skills.
……Too bad I can't see detailed stats. Kinda disappointing. The app's level must be too low for that. But at 82, she had to be ridiculously strong—Hero grade to boot.
"I'll prepare right away!"
Ena shouted and started dressing. I hurried into my clothes too and ended the training session. Reality warped briefly, then brightened to reveal Irene and the elves being thoroughly ravaged by the corrupted high elf Unpilea.
"Master, scary! Let's run away quick!"
"Yeah, run!"
Rex whined in terror, urging me on. I smirked confidently.
"Don't worry. No need to run."
Stepping forward, I commanded.
"Summon Rishar."
Rishar appeared.
"Wh-where…… Ah!"
Grabbing her shoulder with a smile, I said,
"Rishar, I'll show you now."
"Sh-show me? Wait, no way! It works?"
"It will. It does. Summon Ena."
Another step, and Ena materialized—silver hair to her chest billowing in the wind, gripping Adant's Imperfect Holy Sword.
========== Author's Note ==========