· When leveling up, all abilities increased to maximum value.
· When leveling up, maximum skill points acquired.
· All skill acquisition conditions reduced to minimum.
· All skill upgrade conditions reduced to minimum.
· Permanent effect, cannot be canceled by any means.
Without a doubt, the current situation was all because of this skill.
"Whether it's learning skills so easily or gaining so many skill points when leveling up, even being able to enhance skill levels so effortlessly, it's all due to the effect of this skill, right?"
This... was it really a cheat?
Shane could only think this way.
And if just [Heaven's Grace] was , then what about the effect of [Supreme God's Blessing]?
Not to mention the Holy Sword, Shane had already experienced how powerful it was.
Recalling the astonishing power that surged into him when he used the Holy Sword, Shane had reason to believe that his ability to slay that fierce bird in one strike was all thanks to this sword.
If the Holy Sword's displayed effect was accurate, then this sword not only aided Shane in reducing the damage he received and increasing skill levels, but it also had the effect of raising his own level, which was the source of that astonishing power.
In comparison with these cheat-like abilities, the skills Shane acquired seemed very normal.
Now, Shane could clearly see the effects of these skills.
· Detects targets with hostile intent.
[Physical Resistance]
· Reduces damage from physical attacks.
· Improves evasion ability.
· Reduces damage from magical attacks.
· Enhances mastery and attack power of two-handed swords.
· When entering combat state, depending on skill level, can exhibit a certain level of combat ability almost instinctively.
· Has a degree of control over battle situations and trends.
· Enhances combat intuition.
· Enhances bodily control.
These were the effects of the six skills Shane had just acquired.
Each was very practical, simple, and easy to understand, making Shane feel, "Well, that's normal."
In this environment, any skill that could enhance his strength was extremely valuable.
Therefore, Shane improved all six skills until they were maxed out.
Six skills, consuming a total of sixty skill points.
But Shane felt it was worthwhile.
Because Shane could clearly feel that as the skill levels increased, the effects of these skills underwent dramatic changes.
For example, even without the amplification of the Holy Sword, the [Enemy Detection] skill could detect enemies within a kilometer radius.
For example, the [Two-Handed Sword] skill brought more techniques and methods for wielding a two-handed sword, and also enhanced the attack power of the two-handed sword.
The effects of the other skills were likewise enhanced, giving Shane the confidence that if he faced that fierce bird again, he might not even need the power of the Holy Sword to handle it.
Of course, killing that fierce bird so cleanly and efficiently without the Holy Sword would definitely be difficult.
Thinking of this, Shane glanced at the corpse of the fierce bird exposed in the wilderness. His head instinctively shrank, as if looking at something psychologically traumatic, almost recalling the pungent and nauseating stench of blood.
"I'd better get out of here quickly."
Shane did not linger, taking the Holy Sword and leaving promptly.
About half an hour later, new demons appeared here, seemingly attracted by the smell of blood, and they began to feast on the carcass of the fierce bird joyfully.
Thus, Shane experienced his first battle in the otherworld, the first trial by fire in his life.
Thanks to this, Shane no longer dared to wander around this forest aimlessly.
Indeed, when it's time to shrink back, one must do so, and Shane did not want to waste the second life he had so painstakingly gained.
Therefore, from then on, Shane became much more cautious.
Had it been before, Shane would not have known what to do at this moment.
If he ventured into the forest, who knows what demons and beasts he might encounter.
If he chose to travel through open areas, he might be discovered and attacked by demons with excellent vision.
Therefore, had it been before, Shane would have been in great distress, not knowing how to act.
Fortunately, due to the [Enemy Detection] skill, Shane was able to detect numerous demons within a large area, allowing him to avoid them.
Shane followed the positions of demons as indicated by the feedback from the [Enemy Detection] skill, successfully evading countless demons as he maneuvered through the forest.
Ultimately, Shane successfully... got lost without realizing it.
Come to think of it, right?
"Wandering around , how could I not get lost?"
Watching the setting sun, with the evening light before him, Shane sat down against a tree, sighing bitterly.
"It seems like it's impossible to leave this forest today."
Initially, Shane was unfamiliar with the terrain here and had no idea how to exit this forest. He didn't even know how large the forest was, so he wandered aimlessly like a headless fly.
In this case, there was no way he could get out of this forest.
"Could it be that I'll just get lost in this forest?"
That would mean death.
Even if he wasn't killed by demon attacks, he'd starve to death.
"Perhaps if I died again, I might have a chance to be summoned by the Goddess and gain a third life..."
Such thoughts emerged in Shane's mind.
This also showed how powerless and even desperate Shane felt about his current situation.
"Isn't there any skill like Instant Movement or Flying I can learn?"
Entertaining such fantasies, Shane ultimately dusted himself off and stood up.
He might have said those things, but Shane actually didn't want to give up.
Even if he were to give up, it would be only after struggling to the very end.
"Right now, better think about how to spend the night in this forest."
At the very least, he needed a relatively safe place to hide.
Otherwise, sleeping out in the wild , he knew too well that by morning, he might just be a pile of bones.
"The sun is almost setting, better get moving."
Relying on the detection of demons provided by the [Enemy Detection] skill, Shane focused on a few reactions, gritted his teeth, and moved in the direction of one of them.
There was no other choice. If he wanted to find a place to hide, he'd have to rely on luck. For someone like Shane, unfamiliar with the terrain, it was certainly challenging.
Given the circumstances, Shane could only head toward the locations of demons that had remained stationary.
"Places where demons stay and aren't willing to leave shouldn't be all that bad, right?"
After all, he was relying on luck, so why not aim for purposeful luck? It might achieve the goal more quickly.
With this thought, Shane headed toward the locations of the demons that hadn't moved.