I Start with 13 Hidden Traits Chapter-183

Ch-183. **★ The Completion of Another Myth ★**

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There were three conditions required to lift the Curse of Ruin.

You had to possess four stars, have stats that likewise reached 4-star rank, and also be capable of using an abnormal-status recovery ability *outside standard specifications*.

*“Outside the system, huh.”*

The only non-standard ability I possessed was the Mystery, **“Randolph (Eternal).”**

My everything — my very existence — projected as a Mystery.

Naturally, there was no way such a thing would include a recovery ability of that magnitude.

But—

*There is one way.*

Leveling up.

If it was the “perfect recovery ability” that occurred during level-up, that should definitely qualify as something beyond standard specifications.

The problem was that the effect of leveling up applied to **only me**.

There was no transferring the effect to others.

However—

*I only need to possess a non-standard recovery ability.*

Nowhere did it say I must **use** it on the other party.

In other words, simply **having it** was enough.

And I just so happened to have what Hel had brought me — **the Union’s Stored Experience Potions**.

*Eight potions that Hel took from the Union’s inventory.*

Each bottle increased EXP by a whopping **10%**.

Eight of them was enough to not only level up, but even have some left over.

If I were at an ordinary level 8, I might’ve even aimed for level 10 or higher — but in my current state, just this much was already more than a blessing.

Thanks to my talents and traits, the EXP I required was dozens of times higher than the average player.

*Honestly, how the hell did the Union never notice Hel stole everything?*

She took one potion from the Union’s inventory every single day.

I had no idea how that was even possible, yet the fact the Union never caught on was even more unbelievable.

The only hypothesis one could form from this was that even the Union was **unable to check every item in their inventory**.

At the very least, Union couldn’t see the exact **quantities**.

Otherwise, none of this would make sense.

*…Enough EXP to level up.*

Altogether, this was 80% worth of EXP.

Gulp.

Without hesitation, I downed the EXP potions.

Once I finished all of them one after another—

**【Level Up!】**

Fwooooooosh——!

Along with that short, concise sentence, an explosive light poured forth.

It was far stronger than the blessings I had received before.

*So leveling up does make the blessing more powerful each time.*

The blessing’s light enveloped the entire Nest.

At this point, I was sure.

With every level I gained, the blessing grew stronger.

It wasn’t just recovery anymore — it now felt like **every cell in my body was awakening**.

Perhaps this was because I required far more EXP than others.

*…Finally, level 9.*

But I had no time to continue thinking.

The sheer rush from the blessing overwhelmed every other sensation.

Before I knew it, I had reached level 9.

Only one final step remained to reach level 10.

If I surpassed level 10, I could transcend — and I already possessed **four stars**.

Furthermore, after climbing the Tower of Rift, my max level had been extended to **12**.

*The foundation to surpass Wilhelm is already in place.*

I still fell short of Wilhelm in his prime, but the foundation to one day **exceed** him was practically complete.

A 1.2x stat multiplier per level, a max level expanded to 12—

Plus **four stars already obtained**.

Equipment could be acquired over time.

It was at that moment:

**《Required EXP to reach Level 10 has increased tenfold.》**

**《Upon reaching Level 10, “Transcendence” becomes possible.》**

**《Upon reaching Level 10, “??” will awaken.》**

**《“Fragment of Despair” has been purified.》**

The first line signaled the harsh trial toward level 10 had begun.

That wasn’t surprising — this game had always been called **“the cursed level 10.”** EXP spikes were expected.

*Something will awaken?*

I couldn’t help tilting my head.

I had never heard that leveling to 10 would awaken anything.

…Hmm.

Nothing came to mind.

What could be connected to my level?
Perhaps one of my hidden traits?

That wasn’t the only confusing part.

*And what does it mean that the “Fragment of Despair” was purified?*

The bone fragment of the Four Calamities’ “Despair” that the Death King of the South handed to me—

It had been purified upon level-up.

But I still had no idea what that meant.

Of course. That was typical.

This place was the epitome of **unfriendliness — Pangaenia**.

Discarding pointless thoughts, I lifted my head toward Einhassar.

“I accept the trial, Einhassar.”

…And I shall lift your curse.

All the conditions presented by the Blessing of Stars were now complete.

Einhassar’s eyelids trembled.

*—…Very well. Try it if you can.*

He slowly lowered his head to the ground.

As if daring me to do it.

*Blessing of Stars.*

Without hesitation, I activated one of the Star Successor’s core skills.

Immediately—

**《“Blessing of Stars” begins purifying the “Curse of Ruin.”》**

**《“Curse of Ruin” resists the blessing!》**

Tchrrrrrrrrrrrk!

Between Einhassar’s two eyes, a **mouth** tore open.

And then—

The world slowed, as if time itself had stopped.

Something strangely familiar.

I could only be shocked.

*—A bug…!*

It was the same as when I had driven the Demon King to the brink of death, and when I had forced the Calamity Evil Baal to his end — that exact **“bug.”**

Wait. Was this the **Curse of Ruin**?

I’d died twice because of that unavoidable bug.

Sure, I had revived previously thanks to **“Randolph (Eternal),”** but a miracle like that wouldn’t happen again.

*…Damn it!*

I didn’t even have the chance to shout.

The “bug” opened its mouth wide and lunged to swallow me.

But—
Contrary to my expectations, the maw never reached me.

**《“Fragment of Ruin” mitigates the “Curse of Ruin.”》**

The Fragment of Ruin embedded in my heart—

It stopped the curse from touching me.

Instead, it **weakened** the curse.

**《The “curse” is being purified.》**

**《“Curse of Ruin” has been completely purified!》**

**《You have acquired the source of the curse, “Cursed Soul.”》**

**《“Hel” may devour the “Cursed Soul.”》**

Like evaporation, the “bug” melted away.

At the same time, a radiant golden glow returned to Einhassar’s eyes.

—Ah…

He shuddered violently and spread his wings wide.

—Aaaaaah! My vocation as Guardian has returned!

Einhassar — once called the Dragon God and Guardian of the Rift.

He recovered his original vocation and rank.

In that very instant:

**《Achievement “He Who Purified the Curse of Ruin” has been added.》**

**《Honor +1,000》**

**《Due to “Great Aspect,” honor is doubled (+2,000).》**

**《Achievement “Dragon God Einhassar” has been added.》**

**《Honor +1,000》**

**《Due to “Great Aspect,” honor is doubled (+2,000).》**

Two achievements —
and **4,000 honor**.

*The Great Aspect. Absolutely absurd.*

The Radiant Aspect of the Pureblood.

The “Great Aspect” within the Absolute Ring allowed me to **earn double honor**.

Every time I felt its effects, I was reminded how utterly broken it was.

*Ten thousand honor isn’t far now.*

At this rate, I would reach 10,000 honor soon.

With 10,000 honor, one could accomplish nearly anything related to prestige.

And upon reaching 10,000 honor, one could **declare a kingdom** and become a **king**.

This was the only path through which a player could expand power and become a sovereign.

—…Thank you.

Einhassar finally spoke, still shaking in awe.

—The Curse of Ruin corrupted my soul and made me neglect the vocation I was entrusted with. Even as the balance of the world crumbled, I turned away. I should never have allowed that.

Gooooooong—

Brilliant golden light flowed across Einhassar’s entire body.

It was so breathtaking I almost went blank watching it.

—My true gratitude. He who leads the stars. You have completed every trial. As promised, I shall grant you what you need most.

Fwoooooosh!

Dazzling golden light wrapped around me.

The reward for the final trial.

I would soon know what that was.

**《“Dragon God’s Worn Wish Orb” emits light.》**

**《“Dragon God’s Worn Wish Orb” evolves into “Wish Orb of Dragon God Einhassar.”》**

A Wish Orb of the Dragon God!

And not just any — one bearing the name of the Dragon God himself.

Wish Orbs — the most valuable treasures a dragon possessed.

Perhaps even more precious than their heart.

Accordingly, their value changed depending on the rank of the dragon.

And Einhassar had just given **his** Wish Orb to me.

*…Damn.*

A gasp escaped me.

Without exaggeration, this was a treasure whose value could not be measured.

A Wish Orb that no one dared to possess — and no one *could* possess.

—He who leads the stars. If there is anything you wish to ask, ask. I shall give two answers, within the bounds of what I know.

Was it because I cleared additional trials and achievements?

Normally, Einhassar granted one conditional answer —
but now he offered **two questions**.

*I can even secure a Unique-grade blueprint with this.*

One of Einhassar’s nicknames was the “Dragon of Knowledge.”

He knew an absurd number of things.

He said he would answer anything he knew — so of course, he should be able to answer matters pertaining to **Unique-grade blueprints**.

This was an opportunity.

“How do I meet the Dragon God of Earth?”

But my first question had already been decided.

I needed to reach the Dragon God of Earth **before Issera**.

—Fortunately, that is a question I can answer.

Fwooooooooosh!

Einhassar’s golden light swirled around me again.

**《New coordinates have been inscribed into the Teleport Book.》**

**《The “Nest of Dragon God Lucaria” can now be reached via the Teleport Book.》**

He didn’t just give me instructions —
he gave me the **answer itself**.

—Now. What is your second question?

Einhassar asked leisurely.

I couldn’t help thinking deeply.

*If he’s going to give me the answer itself… Unique-grade blueprints aren’t even the real priority anymore.*

Depending on the question, the return might be far beyond that.

*Then I know what I need to ask.*

A thought passed through my mind.

If anyone would know, the Dragon of Knowledge would.

“My second question is…”

I slowly opened my mouth.

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I slowly exited Einhassar’s Nest.

Of course, it wasn’t by walking out.

Just like when I arrived, I was carried on Einhassar’s back.

As the existence that maintained the world’s balance, Einhassar was capable of crossing space without warping.

And then — countless messages appeared before my eyes at once.

**《Main Quest 10 — “Trial of Dragon God Einhassar” has been completed.》**

**《You have cleared the final trial that no one had ever reached before.》**

**《O purifier of the curse of the Guardian of Balance, Einhassar!》**
**《A new myth has been completed by the Challenger.》**

**《Calculating score.》**

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