The Heretic Chef: Exaworld Online

Star Challenge

Tall-in..

It was seen that a white-haired young man was attacking a burly man at his full speed whereas his opponent was casually fending off any incoming attacks, and even his legs never moved off the ground.

The young man was Nier and the man he attacked was Erwin.

As he predicted that Erwin was very strong, due to his high level of statistics it must have been so, but with his techniques and skills Nier managed to keep up with Erwin.

Erwin was also impressed by the sword technique Nier used. Although he looked relaxed but he was not that relaxed, he remained focused on Nier's amazing sword skill.

He even thought that Nier's sword skills were better than him, and perhaps if they were on the same level Erwin felt that they would be instantly defeated by Nier.

"Good sword skills, it looks like we should indeed fight seriously." Erwin attacked Nier with his full strength.

On the other hand Nier ignored what Erwin was talking about because he was reading and memorizing all the movements of his opponent.

Nier wanted to understand the sword skill Erwin was using so he did not realize that the sword skill he was using was gradually starting to improve.

Five minutes.

Fifteen minutes.

Thirty minutes.

They fought with high focus not even allowing themselves to make a single mistake.

Nier was already so exhausted from this prolonged fight, that he finally found a plan that was quite crazy.

He deliberately made a mistake by leaving the left side of his body open.

『 You have got 288 damage! 』

Erwin's sword pierced Nier's left shoulder. Before the attack on his heart Nier shifted to the right so that no Critical happened.

The attack gave Nier goosebumps because one basic attack alone cost him 80% of his total health then what if Erwin gets a critical hit? Nier will die immediately.

Not wasting his chance Nier directly attacked Erwin's right arm at his full speed, and..

『 You have dealt 3 damage to the target. 』

"......"

Nier was surprised to see the damage figures were very much different to Erwin.

The damage that Nier gave off was pathetic, unable to even bring down 1% of Erwin's health bar. He felt very lucky because Erwin gave him leniency.

Erwin's expression looked surprised as he had been tricked by the young man in front of him.

"Hahaha.., you're very interesting, when was the last time I saw such a brave young man." Erwin laughed and kept his sword,

"I like you enough, what's your name friend?"

Nier was goosebumps hearing Erwin's words as if they were close friends.

"Rein, uh... I mean Nier!"

"Nier's? I admire your attitude, but rules are rules, you have to improve your physical abilities after that I will teach you to be a great swordman."

Nier only smiled wryly when he heard the words of Erwin who told him to continue killing such cute monsters every day.

But suddenly the sound of notification rang out in his mind.

『 Sword Mastery Skill obtained. 』

『 Beat Instructor at level 0, you get Title 'Super Novice'.』

『 Fame increased +1,000. 』

"Ehhh!... Title!?"

Nier was shocked because of the notice that suddenly appeared in his sight. Who would have thought that the mistake he made actually got a good result.

Title is something that is most sought after in the game because the number of Title is very limited and to get it is also very difficult. Unlike the Items and Skills that money could buy. Title can not be purchased and to get it must also go through special events like Nier earlier.

For example, when a player kills 500 Wild Boars he will definitely get the Title 'Wild Boar Hunter', but to get it will definitely be very long because of the level of respawn monsters are so terrible.

When Nier wanted to unlock the title effect she saw Erwin was picking up a sword and walking towards him. Nier was afraid that he would be killed for hurting her? his health left only 12 with even a single light blow from Erwin could make him die.

"Nier, take this..." Erwin handed a silver sword to him.

Nier was stunned for a while and carefully he picked it up.

"......"

'Eh... Nothing happened?'

Nier noticed the Silver sword and was instantly blown away by its exquisite shape and extremely sharp.

『 Silver Sword's

Rating: Rare

ATK 15

Durability: 130

Increases Attack Speed by 5%. 』

Nier was very satisfied with the status of this sword which made him smile widely, at least now he could level quickly.

"Thank you Instructor, I will use this sword well." Nier slightly lowered his head to show his respect and walked to leave Erwin.

"Wait!" Erwin shouted and held onto Nier's shoulder.

"Eh? What's the matter with the instructor?"

Nier was surprised because suddenly called like that let alone who called him was a burly man like Erwin.

Very quickly Nier's hand instantly inserted the Silver Sword into the Inventory for fear that Erwin would take it back.

"It's a good thing I haven't forgotten about it, Nier do you want to take on the star challenge?"

"Star challenge? Whatchu mean?" Nier slightly moved away from Erwin who was getting closer to his body.

"This challenge is devoted to adventurers who are very talented and have high courage, who can complete it will get a blessing from God." Erwin said it was like praising God.

Nier was very interested when he heard the blessing from god, it was possible that this was a hidden Quest.

"So are you going to take it?"

"Thank you!" Nier answered without asking any further.

『 Quest

Star Challenge

Erwin sees potential when you beat him and then by using the only remaining Star Challenge card he chooses to register you.

Rank: Unknown

Description Completed: Unknown

Gift: Blessing of God

Requirements: Star Challenge Card

Failure: Character removal. 』

『 Quest has been accepted. 』

"......"

'Character removal? whatdoes thatmean? can't be if my account is deleted?'

Nier looked at Erwin sharply for giving Quest this kind of nonsense, if his character was erased he would have to wait for a whole month to play this game again.

'I think I should run away now.' But before Nier made a move, Erwin's hand suddenly patted his chest and instantly a golden light shone filled his vision.

"Erwin Bangsaatt!!"

Nier yelled angrily at Erwin, he regretted his overly hasty decision without thinking about the risks he would face.

Moments later his vision began to improve, Nier retrieved the Silver Sword from his inventory and instantly prepared in case of a surprise attack.

"......."

Because there was no attack Nier directly scanned the surroundings and found himself in a dark brown tunnel with a bright glowing tip.

"...i think I should go there."

Nier walks carefully he doesn't know what traps are coming his way. He walked to the end of the tunnel. There was no trap he imagined.

"...Damn it I'm too wary!?"

Nier stepped out of the tunnel and saw a huge arena, this place looked exactly like the Colosseum in Rome.

"... What does this mean and what should I do." This place was so quiet that there was not even anyone in it because of that Nier dared herself to walk to the middle of the Arena.

Nier walked around looking around but after a few minutes of walking he realized that this place had been uninhabited for many years.

"Excuse me! Is there anyone here!"

"Hello! Anyone please answer me!"

Nier screamed and ran around the Colosseum but still no one replied.

Already 30 minutes he ran but found nothing, Nier felt like crying because all his efforts had failed. Then suddenly he saw something that made him upset, it was none other than the star challenge card stuck to his shirt, maybe when Erwin patted it this card was indeed directly stuck.

Nier picked it up and as soon as the pulsating veins started appearing on his temple, he was furious when he saw this card information.

『 Star Challenger Card

Rating: Unknown

Requirements: -

Durability: 1

Tear the card to start the star challenge. 』

"I'll kill you Erwin..."

Nier ripped it off and the card turned into a particle and disappeared.

『 You have used Star Challenger Card. 』

『 Your status and level are returned to level 0. 』

『 All available Skills will be eliminated. 』

『 All Items cannot be used. 』

『 Select one of the items you will use. 』

Nier's sight was instantly covered by a wide variety of weapons, he had no idea what was going on and simply obeyed what the system ordered.

Nier took out two brown one-handed swords and placed them in both hands.

『 Hephaetus Wooden Sword

Rating: ???

Assault: 10

Durability: 9999999

The weapon forged by the blacksmith god Hephaestus was only for the Star Challenge. 』

『 The first challenge will start! 』

『 3 』

『 2 』

『 1 』

『 Kill all visible living creatures! 』

Kreek!

10 Jails opened and soon some men came out with guns in their hands.

Nier hid and looked at their status.

『 Yean

Level: 1

HP: 300H. 』

"... I thought it would be so hard!" Nier confidently jumped out and directly ran towards the group.

He was already used to fighting groups like this when he was in the dojo. Nier smirked according to him this challenge was nothing more than afternoon practice.

『 Critical! 』

『 You have dealt 34 damage to the target! 』

『 Critical! 』

『 You have dealt 36 damage to the target! 』

Nier swung both his swords skillfully, his attacks always hitting the fatal point so that the opponent did not dare to attack him carelessly.

5 minutes passed and the last person had already been killed by Nier, nor did he look exhausted at all.

"Is it just this way?"

『 Second challenge will start! 』

『 Kill all visible living creatures! 』

KreeKKk!

50 prisons open simultaneously.

"These extra nibbles are too much!" Nier shouted and ran to attack his enemy.

After tens of minutes passed the enemy who was in front of him died.

This time Nier got a lot of injuries and his stamina was exhausted because the enemy had used battle techniques and tactics.

"I shouldn't have said that..." Nier closed his mouth and waited for the third challenge.

"I hope this is the last one..."

『 You were healed by the god Asklepios, your health increased by +99999. 』

『 You are healed by the god Asklepios, your stamina is restored to its maximum level. 』

"...!"

『 The third challenge will begin. 』

『 Kill all visible living creatures! 』

BOOM!

This time 100 men wearing full equipment and weaponry ran after Nier.

Nier retreated briefly to see his status then his face immediately turned grim, apparently his health remained at 300 points.

The longer the enemy the more that came to attack him, if the situation continued like this Nier would never be able to win a star challenge.

First he had to disperse the enemy formation by killing the head of this group. Nier searched and finally saw a man wearing a white robe, he kept shouting leading the group to attack Nier.

"Meet you!"

Nier ran over to the man, fortunately his intuition and reaction speed had been honed so well that he could easily dodge the attacks used by this amateur group.

『 Critical! 』

『 You have dealt 43 damage to the target! 』

『 Target hit Blind status. 』

"There's such an effect?"

In an instant the leader died and their formation fell apart. Nier smiled in satisfaction, as he could finally kill them all with ease.

30 Minutes later, all the enemies in front of him died.

『 Congratulations you have completed the Star Challenge. 』

『 All statuses, skills, and items will be returned as before. 』

『 Fame increased +10,000. 』

『 The gods greatly admire your ability and courage. You get Title 'Watched by the gods'. 』

『 War God Ares loves your personality when fighting, Affinity with God Ares increases by +5. 』

『 Complete Star Challenge get Title 'Superstar'. 』

『 First person to complete Star Challenge get Title 'First Star'. 』

『 Fame increased +50,000. 』

『 Goddess Athena wants to talk to you. 』

congratulations on completing the star challenge...

A very soft feminine voice rang out in Nier's mind but it was different from the system voice that usually sounded.

"Thank you Goddess Athena, I didn't expect to complete this challenge." Nier knelt down for fear of offending Athena.

no need to kneel I'm not in front of you. Right away, since you have completed this challenge you deserve one blessing.

Before Nier started to ask his question, a blue-colored beam shot straight at him.

『 You've got Title 'Blessings from Gods'. 』

"......"

『 Challenge has ended, you will be sent back to Earth. 』

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