Free Web NovelChapter 231: Lunar Warden-2
For a long time, Luke simply stood there, staring at his body.
His body looked ethereal. frёeωebɳovel.com
It was as though he had bathed in some mythical spring, one that left him with a faint radiance that naturally reflected the moonlight.
His skin appeared flawless and unblemished, so pristine that even the slightest exertion made it seem as if it could split and bleed.
’And it’s not just the appearance...’
He quickly realized something else.
He felt lighter.
Slowly, he bent his knees and jumped. Sure enough, the world’s gravitational pull seemed weaker somehow, as though an invisible burden had been lifted from his body.
His vision had changed as well.
Everything appeared sharper and clearer, as if he had spent his entire life looking through a fogged lens and had only now found a perfectly adjusted pair of glasses.
Luke clenched his fists.
This was strange.
Overwhelming.
Exciting.
[Host, you have achieved an Ethereal Physique.]
[And it is one of the rarest physiques.]
’Wait... is it something similar to what I would obtain by extracting Thea’s essence?’
[Indeed, Host. However, that physique is a more passive type, whereas this one is active in nature. It only manifests when you are under the moon.]
Luke was not surprised.
The name itself suggested as much.
The real question was, ’What does this physique offer?’
A broad grin spread across his face as he eagerly anticipated some truly absurd abilities.
And his expectations weren’t betrayed.
[Lunar Warden]
[As the Lunar Warden, the Host becomes a sovereign of moonlit battlefields. Under the gaze of the moon, all physical attributes are significantly enhanced. Reflexes become lightning-fast, senses transcend mortal limits, and instincts sharpen to an almost supernatural degree.]
[Current stats:
Level: 3
Str: 30(+15)
Spd: 26.5(+20)
Def: 34(+10)
Int: 21(+25)
Gamma: 4750/4750]
[The Host possesses Lunar Domain, an invisible aura extending around his body. Anything that enters this domain is instantly perceived and analyzed, making ambushes, concealed attacks, and sudden movements nearly impossible to escape the Host’s awareness, regardless of the opponent’s skill.]
[Through the authority of the Lunar Warden, the Host may forge weapons directly from Gamma and willpower. Blades, spears, bows, shields, or armaments yet unnamed can be created and dismissed at will. Weapons born from lunar authority possess enhanced durability and destructive power.]
[The Host possesses Sovereign Night Vision, granting flawless sight in darkness and the ability to perceive concealed presences, life signatures, and disturbances within the surrounding environment.]
[While beneath moonlight, the Host continuously regenerates stamina, Gamma, and minor injuries. The stronger the moonlight, the greater the rate of recovery.]
[The night recognizes the Lunar Warden as its protector. Within darkness, the Host is never truly vulnerable.]
"..." Damn.
No, seriously.
What in the world had Synthia given him?
Leaving aside the absurd increase in his stats, what was this Aura Domain thing?
’You mean nothing can ambush me under moonlight?’
[Not secretly, Host. You naturally release an aura that acts as a warning boundary, allowing you to perceive anything that enters or approaches it.]
Goddamn.
That was so cool.
Luke glanced around the forest and, just as the system had stated, he could now see clearly in the darkness.
He could make out a tiger silently moving toward a stream in the distance. He could see leaves swaying gently in the night breeze. Even the tiny movements of ants marching in a curved line across the forest floor were visible to him.
And that was only the beginning.
The smile on his face never faded as he continued reading.
He could continuously recover both stamina and Gamma under moonlight?
That was ridiculously powerful.
Hunters preferred to hunt during the day for a reason. Night brought countless disadvantages. Visibility dropped, danger increased, and exhaustion accumulated far more quickly.
It often didn’t take long for a hunter to become the hunted.
But that no longer applied to Luke.
Under the moon, the battlefield itself seemed to favor him.
’I need to control myself.’
Luke took a deep breath and approached a nearby tree.
Settling beneath its shade, he asked, ’What are the drawbacks? Or perhaps the limitations?’
[Other than your experience in using your powers, the only limitation is the moon itself. The brighter the moon, the more authority you can wield as the Lunar Warden. On the night of a Full Moon, you can ascend to a state where you briefly become one with the moonlight itself. In addition, your stats would nearly double.]
"..."
The more he listened, the more absurd this physique sounded.
Under the moonlight, he would practically become a force of nature.
At his current strength, he was already confident he could challenge and defeat anyone in the village, including Terek and Baldon.
And this was only the beginning.
’This Lunar Pearl Synthia gave me...’
The moment he thought of her, Luke realized he had already wasted enough time. freewebnσvel.cøm
He had rushed out of the house, leaving behind the warmth and comfort of his mate’s embrace to help Synthia.
Yet here he was, sitting beneath a tree and admiring his newly acquired powers.
Well, the reaction was justified.
Anyone in his position would have done the same.
Still, he needed to hurry.
"Okay, System. Transfer."
Suddenly, his vision shifted.
The familiar sensation of being pulled through a long passageway assaulted his senses. The transition was abrupt and disorienting, but Luke had experienced it enough times that he no longer reacted to it.
When his vision finally cleared, he found himself standing within a familiar barrier.
The only difference was that this was the first time he had arrived here at night.
"Wait..."
Luke slowly looked up.
A bright moon hung high in the sky, bathing the forest
in silvery light.
That meant...
Lowering his gaze, he found his body emitting the same ethereal radiance he had witnessed earlier.
Grrr...
Just then, a series of growls echoed through the village.
Several beasts were moving nearby..
A grin slowly spread across Luke’s face.
"System... how long do I have before sunrise?"
[Approximately six hours, Host.]
"And how long can I remain inside the dungeon?"
[Around the same duration, Host.]
The grin on Luke’s face widened.
Six hours beneath the moon.
Six hours with the power of the Lunar Warden at his disposal.
"Alright, let’s give these powers a test."
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A/N:- It is going to be absolute carnage.
The sudden strength development would meet an equally strong challenge in the near future. So those here for action and growth wouldn’t be disappointed either.
Thank you for reading.
