VRMMO: Am I The Strongest Yet?

[Ding!]

[You have been recognised by a Forgotten enigma for the first time! Rewarding Exp.]

[You have received the approval of a Forgotten enigma for the first time! Rewarding Exp.]

[You have completed the trial of a forgotten enigma for the first time! Rewarding Exp.]

[Ding!]

[For completing the trial of a forgotten enigma, you will be rewarded.]

[Intelligence +3]

[Mana +10]

[You have earned an achievement!]

[Recognition by Forgotten enigmas (Rare) has been achieved!]

[Ding!]

[You have received a [Blessing] from the Forgotten enigma of Riddle and Protection.]

[Ding!]

[You have received a blessing for the first time! Rewarding Exp.]

[Achievement: Blessed Individual (Common) has been achieved.]

[Ding!]

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[Blessing: Fulfillment of a genuine desire.]

Type: Conditional trigger.

Effects: The blessing will aid the individual in fulfillment of a certain genuine desire that could ultimately lead to potential growth.

<Note: The blessing Might conclude upon realization of the triggered desire, or upon death.>

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"..."

Elio was shocked how he just casually skipped all these notifications.

If it wasn't for them, he might not even have seen these things until this entire event was over or until he received another bunch of notifications.

"A blessing that aids in individual growth is quite rare." The librarian took a sip from his teacup and smiled at him with an impressed look.

"And seeing as how this was your first blessing, you sure are one of the special ones as well."

He could not understand why the librarian that held so much power and so much knowledge would be interested in him when he had not even done anything special.

But, his experienced partner knew the reason behind the interest of this sly person.

"He's mine, mister." She glared at him, warning him not to get any weird ideas about her boyfriend.

And she was serious about it.

"Keep your talons away from him."

A [Blessing] in this game was a unique kind of Buff.

It was different from a Grace series spell that granted a momentary fixed kind of effect.

It did not particularly enhance or buff something, but a [Blessing] was close to a non-permanent skill of either active or passive type.

As long as one had that blessing, they could grow stronger in a new way, accept special quests that would give special rewards, and encounter unique things in their journey.

Blessings varied, however, there were only three kinds of beings that could bless someone or something. And the common factor among all these three beings– [{(Divinity)}].

"I did not recognize you at first, however, seeing that unique swordplay was enough to rekindle my not-so-distant memories… <Aber empress of garden of life>.

Or should I call you… the <Protector of Crimson seas>?"

The librarian wasn't just interested in him, now that he had recognized her as well, he was even more excited about something.

"Don't call me either of that, bastard. Hmph."

The gods could bless someone, and that was a normal fact everyone knew since they could do it through their proxies as well.

In <NO> there were high ranking classes like [< Saintess >], [< Pope >] or classes representing a certain God.

As the proxies and closest followers of those higher powers, these beings could either manifest their authority into the physical world, or were able to become the vessel that temporarily supports their [Descent].

The beings who gain power through their mythical significance gain divinity through the shared belief of the other lower beings (Humans), and as a fragment of their power, Forgotten enigmas manifest in the physical world.

The third kind of creatures or beings who could bless someone are the ones who possess Divinity at their birth, or obtain it after their [Ascension].

The power of divinity is the power of [Divine realm] that only the [{(Deities)}] could possess. And either through a direct contact, or through a fragmented manifestation of power like 'Forgotten Enigma' or 'Substitutes' the blessings are bestowed.

"To think a 'truth seeker' would accept even a trial like this and give up everything that they had gained with such efforts-."

"Wait right there dude."

One of the reasons she did not like this bastard was because he spoke a little too much sometimes.

He was nice when he did not speak much. That calm and quiet self of his was much better in her opinion. But when he starts speaking a little too much like this… he starts saying nonsensical stuff and, she just does not like it.

"First of all, I've only temporarily lost what I had. Not permanently. Second of all, I'm not doing this shit because of some 'truth' or forced trial."

She did not say she just wanted to be with him and that was the reason she accepted this trial in the first place.

He was smart enough to realize that from the way she looked at Elio after saying that.

"Oh?"

And he did realize it. Just that when he did, the smile and interest on his face turned into a smirk and joy.

"So, the one who brought down the heavens also had a foolish slide to them, hun?"

He was happy for some reason. And, not only Elio, it was even Alex's first time seeing this person like this.

She wanted to hit this bastard with her sword.

From the rage in her eyes alone, it was clear she wanted to cut him into pieces or something. But, Elio just grabbed her hand since, well, he knew neither of them were anywhere strong enough to face this person.

Hurting him in any way was not going to be possible anyway.

"I see…"

The librarian could see things that normal eyes could not.

"There was someone who could possess even the impossible."

He shook his head with a helpless sigh as He could see the two of them were just as close to one another as the (Golden Barn Owl) couples.

He could see the cohesive, intimate bond that these two had. And, also the unshakable foundations of a relationship that was not grown, but forged in a scorching furnace.

"Haaa…"

He seemed to be reminiscing about something, but that only lasted for a moment as he looked back at the two of them.

"Do you want some snacks? There's still some time left for the conclusion so would you like to stay with me and chat a little more?"

Now that he knew who Alex was, he knew why she did not like him so much.

It was obvious actually, given their unique past.

But, he also knew she was a reasonable person.

"What do you say?" She knew Elio was confused about a lot of things and still was not asking her, so she did not bother him too much.

"Sure."

She would tell him everything when he wants to know about it, as well as when she is able to tell.

Until then, things were fine as they are.

"I want some cake." She demanded with a new comfortable look on her face, though she still wanted to at least punch this bastard.

"I'll share whatever she's having so it's-."

"No! What do you mean you will share with mine! Get your own!"

"We will share, so it's fine."

Elio did not pay any attention to her since he knew she wasn't going to finish whatever sweets she was asking for.

Sweets weren't her thing anyway even though the ones she made were world-class. So, if she was asking for the sweets, he knew the one to finish it would be him.

There were a few things all three of them wanted to talk about with one another. So, with the sudden appearance of new sweets, they started a new, more casual talk.