Our friends walk through a large forest of dry trees. After several hours, they stop to rest on a fallen log.
DANTE HERALDI: (Sitting on a log on the ground) Hey, Rex. I'm checking this blue window. It says I am Level 10. My stats are: Strength 30, Agility 25, Intelligence 10, Dexterity 15, Stamina 15, and Vitality 10. I don't know if these are good. Open yours so we can compare.
REX: Okay, here it is. (He lifts his paw and the window appears) Look, mine says: Strength 25, Agility 35, Intelligence 5, Dexterity 20, Stamina 20, and Vitality 15. I am also Level 10.
DANTE HERALDI: It looks like you are better than me in agility, dexterity, stamina, and vitality. It is probably because you are an animal; your senses are more developed. Well, maybe we should hunt to get stronger.
REX: Remember that you can increase your power faster with your points. I can't do that. I only get stronger when I level up.
DANTE HERALDI: Yes, I know. That's why I'm not surprised you have a bit more power. That guy, BELL, gave us the option to see our growth. This is fun, but it doesn't mean I trust that miserable man. Look, our skills also appear here. Hmm, now I know why I only understand demon languages. Look, it says "Language Wisdom" Level 1 with "Examine." It says I can only understand demon languages. I think if the level goes up, I will be able to write the language. It says 1 out of 2.
REX: You're right. Look, I have the same skill, but mine is at Max Level. That means you need to work harder on that, Dante. We both have "Regeneration" too, but it's Level 1. How high can it go, Dante?
DANTE HERALDI: I think all powers go up to Level 3, except for the language skill. "Wolf Speed" is Level 1. It can be improved, that's good. Hmm, what is this? It says "Inventory" Level 1.
DANTE presses the word "Inventory." A blue window appears from his backpack. It is made of a grid that shows everything inside the bag. In the bottom right corner, it also shows the amount of gold he has. Dante is very impressed.
DANTE HERALDI: Look at this, Rex! We can also see what is inside the bag. This is great. Finally, I don't need to memorize everything.
REX: That's good! Look, I also have this power called "True Form." What could it be, Dante? Can you check it, please?
DANTE HERALDI: Sure... Wow, look. It says that when you get big, your stats double. It can also be improved. You are at Level 1. You're lucky!
REX: Nice! That demon gave us great things. We will be more comfortable now, don't you think?
DANTE HERALDI: Look, we both have "Magic Perception," and I also have Belfegor power, "Location." Both are Level 1. Well, it seems this is too good to be true. What is that guy planning? We have to be very careful with Bell. Anyway, let's rest for a while in that cave over there (pointing to a cave in the distance).
Dante and Rex enter the cave they found and rest inside. Rex takes the first turn to watch while they light a campfire. Dante is already sleeping on the ground, covered with the blanket from his bag. The night passes quietly.
The next day, both are ready to hunt. All day, until the afternoon, they hunt creatures in the forest: monsters like large griffins, two-headed wolves, and big black snakes to level up. They are finished now; they are resting and looking at the results of their hunt.
DANTE HERALDI: Look, Rex. We only went up 5 levels. With all those monsters we killed, it seems it will be hard to level up. My stats only increase by one point per level. At least for me, I also get 1 extra point to use on my stats. I will save it for now. I feel a bit stronger. What do you think?
REX: Yes, it's good. I feel stronger too. I hope we continue like this. Now, we must move forward while we still have strength. Let's go.
DANTE HERALDI: Yes, very well. Let's go, Rex.
The two of them move at maximum speed along their path. On the way, they fight a few monsters from the area. Two days have passed since they entered the forest. Finally, they are leaving the woods. They reach a huge plain, and from far away, they can see the river. Feeling more relaxed, they sit on some rocks to rest.
DANTE HERALDI: (Drinking water from a canteen) Hey, Rex. Isn't it strange that there are no lakes anywhere? But the city has water, beer, and wine. Why is that?
REX: It is because of the King of that place. He is a high-level demon and can go to other worlds to bring things back. Also, with his powers, he created a well with infinite water for the demons. Demons don't need water much; they use it to make alcohol because that is what they like the most.
DANTE HERALDI: Yes, it's very obvious. I've seen many drunk demons around here. They drink much more than they eat, hahaha! Those demons are very strange, but they are fun to watch. (He gets up from the rock.) Okay, Rex, let's move. (He starts walking.)
REX: (Jumping and wagging his tail) Yes, Dante, let's go! I want to get there soon.
Our friends continue across the wide plain. As they walk, they realize they are almost there.
DANTE HERALDI: Rex, we can see the river from here. But look closely, it is very wide. I can almost not see the other side. This looks like a sea instead of a river. Also, I can see some dog souls walking around the area.
REX: Yes, we are almost there. About 30 more minutes and we will arrive (sighs).
While they walk calmly toward the river, they suddenly feel a strong pressure in the air. They look around quickly and then look at the sky. Something is flying at high speed above them. With a loud sound of its wings, it passes by our friends, and they have to protect themselves from the strong wind. After a turn in the air, the creature lands suddenly in front of them. It is the mysterious demon who found Mammon's body. He has been hunting them for a long time; finally, he found them.
DEMON: Insignificant creatures! The great GADREL has finally found you. Prepare for battle!
The demon Gadrel begins to release a terrifying aura. Our friends, standing in front of this creature, are shocked. Now, what awaits them in this battle?
CURRENT STATISTICS OF THE PROTAGONISTS
Name: DANTE HERALDI (Paimon) Level: 15
Title: None
HP: 125 MP: 45
POWERS
"Location" level 1 (detects enemies within a 10km radius).
"Magic Perception" level 1 (senses the amount of evil and magical power).
"Regeneration" level 1 (passively recovers 30% of his wounds).
"Limitless Overcoming," max level (blue screen)
"Wolf Speed" level 1 (strength and speed increased by 30% for 10 minutes, cooldown 15 minutes)
"Language Wisdom" level 1 (can understand demonic languages).
"Inventory" Level 1 (bag)
"Examine" Level 1 (You can view simple item summaries)
Strength: 35, Agility: 30, Intelligence: 15
Dexterity: 20, Stamina: 20, Vitality: 15
Remaining Points: 5
Name: REX Level: 15
Title: The Repentant Optimist (Damage Resistance +10%)
HP: 150 MP: 30
POWERS
"Magic Perception" Level 1 (Senses a degree of malevolent and magical power).
"Regeneration" Level 1 (Passively recovers 30% of his wounds).
"Limitless Overcoming- modified" Max Level (Blue Screen)
"True Form" Level 1 (Increases size, all stats doubled; Duration: 30 min; Cooldown: 1 hour).
"Language Wisdom" Max Level (Can understand demonic languages and scripts)
Strength: 30, Agility: 40, Intelligence: 10
Dexterity: 25, Stamina: 25, Vitality: 20