"No, there's no need. Just keep moving forward. EXP isn't a problem anymore, after all."
And so, after wandering a bit longer in search of a suitable area...
Rank-Up Quest: Kill at least 1x Class C Beast (Middle Potential) - DONE
Obtain 1x Rank C Core (High Potential) - DONE
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Do you want to Rank-Up?
[Yes] [No]
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"Yes," Jeremy said aloud.
This time, everything went smoothly. The moment he spoke, a beam of light descended from the sky, enveloping his entire body.
No suspense.
No pain.
Nothing at all.
It was strangely… effortless.
Then—
A dark light burst out from within him.
The pain hit. His body cracked. His mind went black.
His last thought?
"I knew it wouldn't be that easy."
Meanwhile, surrounding his convulsing body was a protective formation of skeletons:
Leo'sol to his left, Drae'mon to his right, two skeletal Flamehoofs behind him, and two skeletal Ailurus standing guard in front.
They would protect Jeremy throughout the entirety of his Rank-Up.
