He pointed accusingly at Alan, his voice thick with bitterness and alcohol.
Alan tilted his head slightly and replied,
"I don't know what you're talking about. I'm leaving. There's clearly nothing I can learn from you."
He turned to leave.
"Stop right there!" Khan shouted.
Alan paused and looked back."What do you want?"
"You claimed you are my ancestor Albantino's successor," Khan said angrily. "If that's true, then come with me and prove it."
"There's nothing to gain from this," Alan replied calmly. "Even if I prove it to you, so what? It's not like you can teach me anything in your current state."
Just as Alan turned away again, Khan spoke.
"I will give you the legacy left by my ancestor."
"Albantino's legacy?" Alan looked back sharply as Khan nodded.
"If you can use his legacy, then it means you are his successor. If not, you're a fake," Khan said before turning and walking upstairs.
"Come with me," he added.
Alan followed him. Outwardly, his expression was calm, but inwardly he was grinning.
Hehe… I knew this method would work, Alan thought as they climbed the stairs.
At the top, Khan removed a cloth from an armor stand, revealing a set of battle armor. Beside it rested a greatsword colored in dark gold and black.
"These are the things left behind by my ancestor," Khan said coldly. "If you are truly his successor, then surely you can use them."
"It's true," Alan nodded as he grasped the greatsword.
"They were made by Albantino himself."
Alan used appraisal on it
[Dainsleif (Reproduction)]
Rating: Unique
Durability: 500/500 Attack Power: 451~635 Attack Speed: -8%
* Additional damage equal to 10% of the target's current defense will be dealt.
* The greater the number of enemies, the greater the damage.
* The skill 'Golden Flash' has been generated.
A work created by Albatino, the first human to receive the nickname of 'craftsman' before Pagma's era. He attempted the reproduce the mythical weapon, Dainsleif.
It is far lacking compared to the original Dainsleif, but he succeeded in restoring some of its features, making it a masterpiece on its own.
It was acclaimed as a 'masterpiece of human history' by the founder of the Eternal Kingdom and the king of the north, Loran.
The legendary blacksmith Pagma is said to have received great inspiration from Albatino's work.
User Restriction: Level 250 or higher. More than 1,800 strength. Advanced Sword Mastery.
Weight: 1,580 ]
[ You have acquired Albantino's Peak Work ]
[ You have discovered a hidden piece of your class ]
[ A new option has been added to your class ]
[ You can now wear any equipment as long as its level requirement does not exceed 100 levels above your current level ]
[ Penalties will apply if you do not meet other requirements ]
[ Dainsleif is resonating with your class ]
[ Dainsleif has awakened from its slumber ]
[ The information of Dainsleif have been updated ]
With the notification, the greatsword in his hand began to glow as its dark blade slowly turned white.
White Lion Dainsleif
Rating: Epic (Growth)
Durability: 600 / 600
Attack Power: 405 ~ 596
Attack Speed: -2%
Effects:
*Additional damage equal to 20% of the target's current defense will be dealt.
*The greater the number of enemies, the greater the damage.
(Additional 20 damage per enemy)
*Increases the power of attack skills by 20%.
*The skill [Golden Flash] will be generated.
*The skill [White Lion's Roar] will be generated.
A work created by Albantino, the first human to receive the title of Craftsman before Pagma's era. He attempted to reproduce the mythical weapon Dainsleif.
Though it is far inferior to the original Dainsleif, Albantino succeeded in restoring some of its features, making it a masterpiece in its own right.
It was acclaimed as a "Masterpiece of Human History" by the founder of the Eternal Kingdom and the King of the North, Loran.
The legendary blacksmith Pagma is said to have received great inspiration from Albantino's work.
In his later years, after returning from studying under the Dwarves, Albantino reforged his greatest masterpiece.
Although its rank decreased, it became capable of growing alongside its user.
With each new Rank, a new option or skill will be added.
User Restrictions: Albantino's Successor
Weight: 1,580 ]
"Y-y-you really are Albantino's successor…!"
Khan said, his voice trembling as he stared at Dainsleif, its color still shifting.
He remembered the story passed down through his family.
One day, a hero would arrive—
a man capable of wielding Dainsleif.
But there was another part of the legend, one that few remembered.
It said that one day, the one who carried the legacy of their great ancestor, Albantino, would arrive as well.
And on that day…
Dainsleif would reveal its true self.
"C-can I see it?" Khan asked tremblingly, staring at the transformed Dainsleif, which now looked divine—just like the mythical, penned descriptions of the original Dainsleif in legends.
Alan nodded.
"Here," he said, handing it over.
Khan took it with shaky hands. His breath caught.
"This is real… there's no illusion," Khan whispered.
Alan rolled his eyes.
"Did you think I made an illusion just to deceive you?" he asked flatly.
Khan felt ashamed and quickly lowered his head.
"Forgive me. It's just… the Mero Company has been pressuring me constantly, even though I told them I wasn't going to make another item anytime soon," Khan said, scratching the back of his head awkwardly.
Alan nodded as Khan returned the sword to him.
"Take it. It was always yours. I was only keeping it for you," Khan said.
Alan accepted the blade. He could wield it easily now—the user restriction had changed, and it recognized him as its true master.
"Let's see the armor next," Alan mumbled.
Khan nodded. "You can take that as well. Unlike the sword, there's no secret to the armor."
Alan examined the set for a moment, then shook his head.
"It's more than a hundred levels above me. I can't use it yet."
"I'm still too weak to wear it," Alan said honestly, then added, "I'll take it after I become strong enough."
Khan nodded in agreement.