12. New Specialization (2)

…Wait.

New specialization acquired, passive skill obtained – got it.

But there’s more than just stats, right?

“Achievements.”

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Achievements (5/???)

1. First Specialization Obtained

2. 10 Akche Eliminated

3. 100 Akche Eliminated

4. Second Specialization Obtained

5. Title Rank Up

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…Oh!

Five achievements now!

Number 2 through 5 are blinking.

Akche (惡體)…

“Evil Vessels”…

More like “Corrupted Bodies” perhaps.

…Corrupted Bodies, huh.

Anyway, nice!

Made decent progress!

I tapped Achievement 2:

[10 Akche Eliminated]

[Tattoo Obtained]

…?!

A…tattoo?!

What tattoo?!

I jumped up inspecting my body – nothing.

Where is this damn tattoo?!

I hate tattoos!

Then smoke-like wisps began rising from my right hand.

A pattern emerged – a flaming flower?

An intricate circular design spread across my right hand and forearm.

“…Fuck me.”

I scrubbed furiously with soap – wouldn’t budge.

Goddamn permanent tattoo.

After exhausting myself, I gave up and checked my status:

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The Chosen One

[Specialization – Survival Expert Lv.1]

[Title – Empowered]

Skills

[Passive – Soul Tattoo Lv.1]

[Passive – Regeneration]

[Active – Acceleration] (Auto-cast)

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New passive skill:

[Soul Tattoo – Grants immunity to corruption]

…Immunity?

Ah, so zombie bites won’t turn me.

…Useful I guess?

Though I could just use Acceleration to avoid bites…

Ugh, tattoos…

Next achievement:

[100 Akche Eliminated]

[Another Tattoo Obtained]

…You fucking kidding me.

Now my left hand gets the same treatment.

Mirror image of the right.

Deep breaths…

Checking the fridge for comfort drinks – fully stocked with beer, soda, snacks.

Probably Suhyun’s work.

Cracked open a cola – ahhh, that carbonation hit.

Soul Tattoo upgraded to Lv.2:

– Immunity to minor diseases

– Slightly faster wound recovery

Not bad…but still hate tattoos.

Next achievement:

[Second Specialization Obtained]

[Inventory Slot Expanded]

Oh right, forgot about inventory.

“Inventory.”

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Storage

[Soulstones: 120] [Maintenance Gloves] []

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Maintenance Gloves?!

Smoky wisps formed into supple brown fingerless gloves.

Perfect fit – like custom made.

Tested gripping my sword – incredible traction!

Then something amazing – the blade began smoking slightly.

When it cleared…the sword looked freshly forged!

All bloodstains gone, edge terrifyingly sharp.

A test cut through plastic packaging – sliced effortlessly without sound.

“…Holy shit.”

Maintenance Gloves – keeps weapons in perfect condition.

This…this is legendary gear.

Suddenly the tattoos don’t seem so bad.