Cherreads

Chapter 41 - Chapter 41: A Moment to Breathe

Rest. Trade. Power Gained.

After the fight in Hollowshade Thicket, Kael and Riven returned to Mistveil Haven, weary but stronger.

Level Up!

• Kael: Lv 18 → Lv 20

• Riven: Lv 18 → Lv 20

• Tier 3 Now Fully Unlocked!

Checking Inventory (Post-Battle Loot)

Kael's Loot:

• Spectral Fang Blade (Rare – fast dual sword, extra damage to veiled foes)

• Veilpiercer Antler Helm (Epic – +30% resist corruption)

• Mystic Core Fragment (Can be used to forge an ancient relic)

• Echo Shards: 48

• Gold: 1,200C

Riven's Loot:

• Whisperroot Cloak (Rare – grants near-invisibility for 5 sec after dodging)

• Veilpiercer Antler Helm (Epic – shared drop)

• Mystic Core Fragment

• Echo Shards: 46

• Gold: 1,100C

Gear Check at Pathforge Enchanter (Mira)

Mira eyed their gear and smiled, impressed.

"You two walk like spirits now. Want me to whisper a little more power into those weapons?"

Kael traded 15 Echo Shards to enchant his Spectral Fang Blade, adding a "Veil Burn" passive—causes 5% burn damage over time to corrupted enemies.

Riven upgraded her Whisperroot Cloak with 10 Echo Shards to reduce cooldown on her shadow step by 2 seconds.

At the Market

They sold unused monster materials and low-tier loot:

• Total Earned: +820C

• Total Funds:

• Kael: 2,020C

• Riven: 1,920C

They returned to Wanderer's Inn, booked the top-floor room (150C each for the night), and collapsed into deep sleep under softly glowing lanterns.

Pathforge Guild Update:

• Favor Rank: High

• Trial Completed

• Event Cleared

• Access to Tier 3 Quests & Veilstorm Contracts

• New Option Unlocked: Cross-Guild Collab Missions

Kael stared at his dual swords, now glowing faintly blue from enchantment.

Riven gazed out the window, eyes locked on a far-off veilstorm twisting the sky.

"We're finally tier three," Kael muttered.

"Yeah," Riven said. "But the world's about to get crazier.

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