Before you curse me, there's an explanation for why he got his leg back lol
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[Do you wish to fuse this item with your sword?]
[The sword's durability will increase.]
[The sword's attack power will increase.]
[The skill "Shadow Slash LV1" will be added to the sword.]
I didn't even read all the system messages before accepting. The moment I did, the change was instantaneous.
I quickly pointed my sword at the War Shadow before it could attack me and shouted, "Shadow Slash!"
As I did, the blade was engulfed in darkness.
The darkness was then launched toward the monster in front of me.
The black blade flew at high speed, striking the monster's arms.
It all happened within seconds.
It was so fast that I couldn't even understand how I did it.
The monster tried to shield itself with its arms, but the blade cut through them effortlessly, slicing its body in half and causing a massive explosion of rocks as it struck the dungeon wall.
Dust rose, and simultaneously, the monster burst into particles of light.
As I struggled to catch my breath, trying to process what had just happened, my vision began to blur.
I looked down and saw that blood was still flowing from my leg.
"Damn it! If I don't stop the bleeding, I'm really going to die."
Gritting my teeth against the pain, I cut my shirt with my sword and tied it around my leg.
The tourniquet worked, and the bleeding stopped.
My vision, still blurry, showed no signs of improving anytime soon.
"I'm in so much pain… and exhausted. The 'Regeneration' skill won't work."
It only heals small cuts and minor wounds—my leg won't regenerate. Damn it. I hope my leg can still be saved.
I looked around and saw my severed leg lying a few meters away.
"Hahaha…" I let out a weak laugh and lay on the ground, staring at the dungeon ceiling.
I opened the map to check for any nearby monsters.
"No more enemies alive. Good."
I sighed in relief and waited for the system message confirming my mission's completion.
Maybe my body will recover since I completed the mission.
"In New World, you fully recover after leveling up. Maybe the same happens here after finishing a quest."
Then, the system message appeared.
[Congratulations! You have completed the mission!]
[Rewards have been added to your inventory!]
[Points: +2400]
"2400 points? That's great!"
I felt happy for a moment but quickly realized something…
I hadn't recovered. I was still exhausted… and missing a leg.
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*Freya's POV*
"How is he?" I asked Ottar.
"He's fine, just very tired. We managed to recover his leg, so he won't have any lasting injuries," Ottar said, looking exhausted himself.
I smiled and walked toward him.
"And the sword? Where is it?"
Ottar handed me the sword—a beautiful weapon radiating a powerful aura.
"This sword… do you think he forged it himself? Are you sure it wasn't another member of the Hephaestus Familia?"
"I can't say for certain, but I think he did."
"Hmmm… If he really forged this, he's quite talented. Very different from before."
I had been watching him for some time now. He was a handsome man, but useless.
But suddenly, everything changed, making him even more interesting.
I placed a hand on my chin in a sensual manner, thinking about what I should do.
'Should I go to him and surprise him? No, maybe that's too much.'
"Ottar."
"Yes?"
"When he wakes up, let him go. But make sure he knows I helped him."
"I thought you wanted to speak with him."
"Better not. If I get too close to him, Hephaestus will lose her mind. She may not seem like it, but she's a jealous woman."
I chuckled, and Ottar sighed.
"Understood."
"Oh, and tell him his sword was lost."
"Why?"
"No reason."
I smiled at Ottar as he left the room.
I looked at the sword once more before setting it down on the table.
"What exactly happened to him?"
What took place in the dungeon was… strange.
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*Eryk's POV*
I slowly opened my eyes.
"Hm?"
Something felt off.
I was no longer looking at the dungeon ceiling… nor the ceiling of my own room. It was an unfamiliar place.
Looking around, I noticed I was in a bedroom I had never seen before.
A wave of nervousness washed over me as I realized I had no idea where I was.
I sat up in bed and recalled what had happened in the dungeon.
"My leg…"
Feeling anxious, I removed the blanket covering me to check my leg.
When I saw it, I let out a relieved sigh.
My leg was there—I hadn't lost it!
'No… I'm sure my leg was cut off. Whoever found me must have reattached it. But where am I? This place looks incredibly luxurious… Even more so than my own room.'
I got up and started looking for my sword but couldn't find it anywhere.
"Did the person who found me take my sword? Or did I leave it behind in the dungeon? Damn it!"
Just then, someone entered the room.
"Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find your sword."
It was a deep, powerful voice.
I turned toward the door and saw a tall, extremely muscular man.
I had never seen this guy before.
Dark skin, strange ears, an outfit that showed off his muscles…
Who is this guy? Was he the one who found me?
"I'm sure my sword was right beside me. Are you certain you didn't find it?"
"It wasn't there. Perhaps someone else took it before I arrived."
"..."
"How are you feeling?"
"I'm fine." I glanced at my leg.
"It was difficult to reattach your leg. You should be grateful."
"..."
I didn't thank him and remained silent.
The man was about to ask another question, but I spoke first.
"Who are you? And where am I?"
He seemed surprised by my question.
He definitely thought I knew who he was.
But I didn't.
Is this guy an important character in Danmachi?
"My name is Ottar. I am the captain of the Freya Familia."
At his words, my eyes widened.
"Freya Familia?"
"That's right…"
The man noticed my nervousness and asked, "Is something wrong?"
"No, it's nothing. Tell the goddess I appreciate her help."
I wanted to leave as soon as possible.
The only thing I knew for sure was: I shouldn't get involved with Freya for now.
Why did the captain of the Freya Familia, of all people, find me?
I have terrible luck.
But… they did help me.
So maybe I have some luck after all.
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