Chapter 6 : Reality (1)

“No way, it steals Traits?”

Traits. The unique abilities possessed by Awakened individuals. Now, thanks to Plunder, I had the potential to acquire more.

“The probability is abysmal, but still, this is amazing.” Grinning, I closed the Status Window and checked the newly unlocked Mid-Grade Random Draw.

[Consume 10 Leisure Points to randomly draw a Mid-Grade item or skill.]

[Mid-Grade refers to D~C rank.]

“So, I can draw 42 times with my current points.” I considered whether to draw now.

“It’s definitely better than the Low-Grade Draw, but…” The Low-Grade Draw, which cost 1 point, yielded F~D rank items and skills. The Mid-Grade Draw was far more valuable. However…

“I still need to use the Low-Grade Draw. I need the Angel’s Feather and Halo Fragment.” Those were the evolution materials for my Radiant and Adaptive Angel Trait, and they likely only dropped from the Low-Grade Draw.

[Consume 1 Leisure Point for a Random Draw?]

[Current Leisure Points: 427]

[Y/N]

“Fine, just until I get the materials.” I selected “Yes”.

And…

[Acquired Heavenly Soft Wet Wipes (F)!]

[Acquired Heavenly Soft Wet Wipes (F)!]

[Acquired Heavenly Delicious Chicken (F)!]

[Acquired Low-Grade Angel’s Halo Fragment (F)!]

[Acquired Low-Grade Angel’s Feather (F)!]

[Acquired Heavenly Fragrant Soap (F)!]

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[Acquired Low-Grade Angel’s Feather (F)!]

Exactly 88 draws later. The results: 34 wet wipes, 26 chickens, 22 soaps, 2 feathers, 3 halo fragments, and 1 skill.

“Damn it.” The initial 10-draw bonus must have been a one-time thing.

“I was going to do the Mid-Grade Draw today, but I’ll pass.” Today wasn’t my lucky day. I had 339 points left, enough for 33 Mid-Grade draws, but I decided to examine my gains first.

“A decent skill, and…”

<Skill: Regeneration (E)>

Increases all types of regeneration.

Ability:

• Increases all types of regeneration by 20%.

“…the evolution materials.”

Low-Grade Angel’s Feather (3/3)

Low-Grade Angel’s Halo Fragment (3/3)

Low-Grade Radiant Magic (O)

[Radiant and Adaptive Angel (F, Growth-type) can now evolve.]

[Evolve?]

[Y/N]

“Yes, immediately.” No need to hesitate.

My body started changing.

Thump-thump-thump!

“Ugh…!” My heart raced, and I felt a burning pain throughout my body.

[Trait evolving (1/100)]

I lost consciousness.

Ding!

[Evolution complete!]

“Ugh…” I woke up to the notification sound and immediately noticed a difference.

“Huh?”

Flap.

Flap.

My wings.

“Two pairs of wings?” I had an extra pair.

“Because of the evolution?” I checked the Trait.

<Trait: Radiant and Adaptive Angel (E, Growth-type)>

The power of an angel who adapts to all phenomena and wields light.

Abilities:

• Radiant and Adaptive Halo

• Radiant and Adaptive Wings

• Radiant and Adaptive Aura

“Rank increased to E, and Radiant and Adaptive Aura?” A new ability had been added.

“This is a complete buff!”

The aura granted a 10% stat boost and 30% status ailment resistance to me and allies within a 10-meter radius.

“Wow, this is incredible!” Typical buffer abilities provided a 10% strength boost for about a minute. The only exception was Bless, the S-rank buffer from the UK, whose Might Blessing provided a 50% boost for 10 minutes.

‘Mine isn’t that strong yet, but it’s permanent, applies to all stats, and adds status ailment resistance.’ With enough growth, I could make a living as a buffer. But that wasn’t my goal.

“The other abilities have improved significantly too.” The halo’s regeneration and adaptation, and the wings’ flight, mana manipulation, and adaptation were all at least twice as strong as before.

“Good, with this…” I instinctively cast Radiance, creating an orb of light, and looked for clothes to wear outside.

“None of these fit.” My wings prevented me from wearing normal clothes. I needed something with an open back or specifically designed for wings, which I didn’t own. My current clothes were torn from the wings sprouting through the back.

“Sigh, no choice.” I put on the Low-Grade Angel’s Combat Attire. It was flashy, but I had no other options.

“Is this the aura?” A faint golden light emanated from me.

“Can I turn it off?” I tried, hoping I could control the aura even if I couldn’t retract my wings. It worked.

“Good. I’m already eye-catching enough. Adding the aura would be too much.” With two pairs of wings, golden hair and eyes, idol-like features, and ornate clothing, I was already attracting a lot of attention. The golden aura would be overkill.

“Alright, let’s go register as a Hunter.” I adjusted my clothes, grabbed my phone and wallet, and left the house.

To register, I needed to go to the Korean Hunter Association in Gangnam, Seoul. Walking from my home in Incheon was out of the question. Flying would take 30 minutes, but unauthorized flight by an Awakened individual was illegal. I had to take a bus or a taxi.

‘Bus it is.’ I was broke. I barely had any money. I skipped my part-time job today to register, which made me even broker. I had about 1 million won in my bank account.

I found the right bus and boarded.

“One adult, please.”

“Yes, one adult…? Sir, ability use is prohibited inside the bus.”

“Ah, this is passive…”

“…Alright. Just don’t cause any trouble.”

“Yes, sir.”

Beep.

I tapped my bus card and sat down.

“Wow, look at that guy. Is he an angel?”

“With his looks and clothes, he really does look like one. Should we go talk to him?”

“Don’t even dream about it. You should know better with your face.”

“What did you say?!”

I felt the attention immediately. Others were staring too.

‘Sigh… I knew this would happen.’

Traits were categorized as either active or passive. Passive traits, especially those that altered appearance, were rare. And I had one.

‘I wish I could disappear.’ I hid my face behind a wing and slumped down in my seat, uncomfortable with the stares.

‘I’ll get my flight license once I’m a high-ranked Hunter.’ I closed my eyes, hoping to get some rest before reaching the Hunter Association.

About an hour later…

“Here’s the Hunter Association.”

I looked up at the towering building. The Korean Hunter Association. Where I would take the Hunter registration exam.

“Alright, let’s go.” I took a deep breath and entered.