Chapter 231: Rewards

Baraka raised his head and grinned.

"Likewise, young warrior."

Baraka smiled as he looked at Kaiser one last time.

"You have earned it."

He raised his hand, and a book suddenly appeared above his palm. It floated towards Kaiser, who caught it with a curious expression.

Before he could inspect it, Baraka’s enormous body began turning into countless particles of light.

The light spread throughout the chamber before gradually disappearing, leaving behind only his damaged battle axe and the rewards of the battle.

Kaiser looked at the book in his hand.

’He gave me something before disappearing. I wonder what it is.’

Just then, several notifications appeared before him.

[You have defeated the Frostland Orc Warlord, Baraka!]

[You have received the Frostland Battle Arts inheritance!]

[You have obtained the Legendary Skill Book: Mountain Cleaving Strike!]

[You have obtained the Legendary Skill Book: Frozen Battlefield!]

[You have received the Frostland Orc Warlord’s Boss Chest!]

Kaiser raised an eyebrow.

’So the book he gave me was part of the inheritance.’

He placed the book into his inventory for the moment and turned his attention towards the boss chest.

A large chest covered in blue patterns appeared before him. It was considerably more elaborate than the ordinary chests he had obtained from the Frostland Orcs.

Kaiser approached it and inspected its information.

[ Frostland Orc Warlord’s Boss Chest ]

[Rank: Epic]

[Type: Treasure Chest]

[Description: A special treasure chest containing the rewards of the Frostland Orc Warlord. It holds weapons, equipment, skill books, and other valuable items related to the Frostland Orcs.]

Kaiser looked at the chest for a moment before smiling.

’Let’s see how far I can upgrade this.’

He placed his hand on its surface.

[Reconstruction activated.]

A golden light covered the chest.

Its appearance began changing as the material forming its structure was reconstructed. The blue patterns became more detailed, and the energy contained within it grew considerably stronger.

[The Epic-Rank Frostland Orc Warlord’s Boss Chest has been reconstructed into a Unique-Rank Frostland Orc Warlord’s Boss Chest!]

Kaiser didn’t stop there.

He activated Reconstruction once again.

Another wave of golden light spread across the chest, causing its structure to change further. The blue patterns turned brighter, and a faint golden glow appeared around its edges.

[The Unique-Rank Frostland Orc Warlord’s Boss Chest has been reconstructed into a Legendary-Rank Frostland Orc Warlord’s Boss Chest!]

Kaiser nodded in satisfaction.

’Not bad.’

He looked at the chest again.

’What about Mythic Rank?’

He used it but...

[Insufficient mana]

Kaiser shook his head.

’I’ll have to leave that for another time.’

And then turning towards Ripple he said.

"Good work, Ripple. You helped quite a lot in that battle."

Ripple immediately smiled.

"Of course! I’m strong!"

Kaiser chuckled before looking at the remaining rewards.

"Let’s see what’s inside."

He took out the Legendary-Rank chest and opened it.

A burst of blue and white light immediately filled the chamber.

When the light faded, several objects appeared before him.

There were six items in total.

Kaiser began inspecting them one by one.

The first object was a massive battle axe. Its blade was made from a special blue-white material, and complicated frost patterns covered its surface. Even without touching it, Kaiser could feel the cold energy radiating from the weapon.

[ Frostland Axe ]

[Rank: Legendary]

[Type: Two-Handed Battle Axe]

[Durability: 500/500]

[Physical Attack: +38%]

[Strength: +25%]

[Frost Damage: +35%]

[Frost Resistance: +25%]

[Skill: Frost Rend]

[Skill: Mountain Cleaving Strike]

[Description: A powerful battle axe forged using the frozen core of an ancient Frostland beast. It was further strengthened through years of battle and the frost energy absorbed by the Frostland Orc Warlord. The weapon possesses tremendous destructive power and is particularly effective against enemies with low frost resistance.]

[Special Effect: Frost Rend]

[Every successful attack releases concentrated frost energy that damages the target and gradually slows its movements. Repeated attacks can cause the target’s body to become frozen.]

[Special Effect: Mountain Cleaving Strike]

[Allows the wielder to release a powerful crescent-shaped wave of frost energy capable of cutting through heavily defended targets.]

Kaiser nodded as he inspected the weapon.

’This is a pretty good axe. It would be suitable for someone who specialises in physical combat and frost energy.’

He placed it aside and picked up the second item.

It was a complete set of equipment consisting of robes, gloves, boots, and a waist accessory. Unlike the heavy armour worn by Baraka, this set was designed for someone who relied on magic.

The clothes were predominantly white and blue, with several frost patterns running across their surface.

[ Frostland Battle Mage Attire ]

[Rank: Legendary]

[Type: Equipment Set]

[Set Pieces: Frostland Robe, Frostland Gloves, Frostland Boots, Frostland Waistband]

[Individual Effects:]

[Magic Damage: +25%]

[Maximum Mana: +20%]

[Ice Magic Power: +30%]

[Ice Resistance: +35%]

[Magic Recovery: +15%]

[Two-Piece Set Effect: Frostland Protection]

[Creates a thin layer of frost energy around the wearer’s body, reducing incoming physical and magical damage.]

[Three-Piece Set Effect: Frostland Affinity]

[Increases the power and control of ice-based magic. Reduces the mana required to cast ice spells.]

[Four-Piece Set Effect: Frozen Domain]

[Allows the wearer to create a special frost domain within a limited area. While inside the domain, the power of ice magic increases considerably, and the wearer can manipulate the surrounding frost energy more efficiently.]

[Description: A Legendary equipment set created for powerful battle mages of the Frostland. Unlike ordinary equipment, every piece contains a special frost energy structure that responds to the wearer’s mana. When all four pieces are equipped, their individual effects combine to create a powerful set ability.]

Kaiser looked at the set with interest.

’This is actually quite useful.’

Although he didn’t particularly need the equipment himself, the set effects were impressive. It could greatly improve the strength of an ice mage, especially someone capable of manipulating the environment through frost energy.

He placed the attire into his inventory and picked up the third reward.

It was a blue skill book with an image of a massive cannon engraved on its cover.

[ Frost Cannon ]

[Rank: Legendary]

[Type: Active Skill]

[Affinity: Ice]

[Description: A powerful ice-based attack skill that allows the user to gather frost energy and compress it into a massive magical cannon. Upon activation, the user releases a concentrated blast of freezing energy capable of penetrating powerful defences and freezing everything in its path.]

[Effect: Frost Cannon]

[Condenses a large amount of mana and frost energy into a powerful projectile. The attack possesses tremendous destructive power and can freeze the surrounding area upon impact.]

[Special Effect: Frost Penetration]

[The attack can penetrate multiple layers of defence, and its freezing effect becomes stronger against targets with low ice resistance.]

Kaiser nodded.

’Another powerful offensive skill.’

He stored the skill book and picked up the fourth item.

Unlike the previous one, this book had a golden cover with a battle axe engraved in its centre.

[ War God’s Blessing ]

[Rank: Legendary]

[Type: Passive Skill]

[Category: Blessing]

[Description: A special blessing granted to warriors who have demonstrated exceptional fighting spirit. It allows the user to draw out greater strength from their body and become more powerful during prolonged battles.]

[Effect: War God’s Blessing]

[Increases Physical Attack by 20%, Strength by 15%, and Physical Defence by 15%.]

[Special Effect: Battle Spirit]

[The user’s physical attributes gradually increase as they continue fighting powerful opponents. The effect becomes stronger when facing enemies of equal or greater strength.]

[Special Effect: Unyielding Warrior]

[When the user’s health falls below 30%, their physical defence and resistance to pain increase considerably. This effect can only activate once during a battle.]

Kaiser raised an eyebrow.

’This skill is quite suitable for a warrior.’

It wasn’t a skill that directly released a powerful attack, but its effects could make a warrior considerably stronger during prolonged battles.

He placed the book alongside the other skill books.

The fifth reward was a crystal-like object.

It was round and slightly larger than his palm. A beautiful blue-white glow circulated within it, and countless tiny ice crystals seemed to be floating inside.

Kaiser immediately inspected it.

[ Orb of Winter ]

[Rank: Legendary]

[Type: Magic Catalyst]

[Durability: 300/300]

[Ice Magic Power: +35%]

[Ice Magic Control: +25%]

[Magic Damage: +20%]

[Maximum Mana: +15%]

[Number of Spells That Can Be Stored: 8]

[Description: A powerful magic catalyst created from the condensed essence of ancient winter energy. It was formed within the deepest regions of the Frostland, where extremely cold energy has gathered for countless years. The orb possesses a natural connection to ice and frost magic, making it an excellent catalyst for mages who specialise in those elements.]

[Special Effect: Winter’s Embrace]

[Increases the power of ice-based spells and reduces the mana required to cast them. The effect becomes stronger when the user is surrounded by cold environments or concentrated frost energy.]

[Special Effect: Spell Storage]

[The orb can store up to eight magic spells. Stored spells can be released by the wielder without having to cast them again, provided sufficient mana is available.]

[Special Effect: Frozen Conversion]

[Allows the orb to absorb certain forms of elemental energy and convert them into frost energy. The efficiency of conversion depends on the nature and strength of the absorbed energy.]

[Special Effect: Winter’s Resonance]

[When used by someone with Ice Affinity, the orb greatly improves their control over ice magic. It can also help them understand and manipulate more advanced forms of frost energy.]

Kaiser carefully examined the orb.

’This is more than just a magic catalyst.’

The ability to store eight spells was already useful, but its other effects made it even more valuable.

It could improve ice magic, reduce mana consumption, and convert certain types of elemental energy into frost energy.

Most importantly, it was naturally compatible with Ice Affinity.

’This could be extremely useful for someone like Father.’

Michael’s original Soul Bond had an Ice affinity, and Kaiser had already planned to obtain a powerful ice-based treasure for him.

The Orb of Winter would be a suitable addition to his equipment.

Kaiser stored it carefully.

Finally, he turned towards the sixth and last reward.

It was a small, transparent crystal containing a swirling mass of blue energy.

Unlike the Orb of Winter, this object didn’t appear to have a fixed shape. The energy inside continuously changed, forming different patterns before returning to its original state.

Kaiser inspected it.

[ Winter Essence Crystal ]

[Rank: Legendary]

[Type: Magic Material]

[Description: A highly concentrated crystal containing pure winter energy. It is formed when frost energy accumulates and condenses over an extremely long period. It can be used in high-level alchemy, equipment forging, magic formations, and the creation of ice-based treasures.]

[Special Effect: Frost Energy Absorption]

[Can absorb and store a considerable amount of frost energy. The stored energy can later be extracted for crafting or other magical purposes.]

[Special Effect: Ice Affinity Enhancement]

[When used as a material in alchemy or equipment forging, it can greatly improve the compatibility of the finished product with ice-based magic.]

Kaiser nodded.

’Another good material.’

He had already obtained several valuable materials during his hunt, and this crystal would be useful for future crafting.