Vile Evil Hides Under The Veil

'Hmm! An unknown ranking technique that I can't fully understand yet.'

The book contained a ranking technique of the E-Rank. It also had a drawing of an array over its back cover.

The contents of the book were in an old language he knew because of his academic studies in this timeline as well as the previous one. But he would need to spend a few days deciphering the content completely.

'The book can wait. Let me check the other rewards.'

Ronny focused his mana sense on the scroll that had appeared in his storage as a reward. He opened it and had a pleasant surprise written all over his face when he understood what the scroll was for.

'This is awesome. Another time-element spell. Can't wait to try out this one.'

Ronny perked up as soon as he found out the scroll contained a time-element spell he hadn't seen before. Unlike the ranking technique, he wasn't sure would suit him perfectly, the time-element spell was something he could use to boost his prowess while staying in the current rank. Unlike the ranking technique, he didn't have to wait to reap the rewards of his efforts.

Plus, Ronny had a much-needed shortcut in the gem. With her help, he could make use of this spell in almost no time at all. He also needed to have a long talk with what he now considered as a spirit-like existence.

But Alphee was still slumbering. That talk and this spell needed to be put on hold for the time being.

Therefore, Ronny let go of the time element spell and picked up another scroll that he had received as his reward. This time it was a lightning-element spell. He checked another scroll and found a fire-element spell of unknown origin and a school of spells as well.

'No wonder the Illuminati are crazy about this purgatory. If every participant could receive rewards like these, then it is worth it to invest in a big project like this. However, it is imperative to ensure it stays a secret from prying eyes.

Now I know why the cultist organizations fought over this place in my past timeline. Their anti-establishment purpose of existence can only make sense if they have something like that to rely on.'

Ronny thought and put the scrolls of spells away. He had received a spell for every element he could use. And all the three spells were something he hadn't seen or heard of. This was a massive haul for him just by considering the rewards he has received so far.

But those were not the only things he had received.

'Fuck. An E-Rank katar set.

And I had used daggers the whole time. This is a breach of privacy I approve of. Hehe!'

Ronny carefully examined the new set of weapons he had been rewarded with. These were two E-Rank weapons that were made for dual-wielding. Plus, they were of E-Rank, a rank higher than what his current default weapons were made of.

Ronny wasn't sure what star status the set held. But he was hoping and expecting it to be at least three-star or above. That would save him the trouble of finding a suitable default weapon set when he breaks into the next rank, which wasn't too far away in the future.

It was difficult to come across high-ranked weapons the further you travel into your ranking journey. Thus, he could be satisfied with a three-star weapon of E-Rank. Especially when he didn't have to pay huge Extols for it.

'What do we have here? Hmm? Isn't this… a wearable artefact set with a spell inscription?

Oh, my fucking devil! The boots are E-Rank too. This is too much.

How is this Sage so wealthy?

Ronny rolled his eyes even when they were closed after he realized the rewards he had received just for clearing the first floor were too tempting.

They were so numerous that instead of evoking the greed for more rewards, he felt like he should act like a turtle after receiving the rewards he had received so far and not proceed any further. The previous life's pessimistic loser in him was a staunch believer of the saying 'quit while you're ahead.'

'What can this dungeon offer as rewards for clearing further floors? It is low-key scares me to think about the possibilities.

The Illuminati can't let go of the meat pie this easily. I should expect a betrayal.'

The cynic in him saw a warning in his mind-boggling fortune so far. But then the practical part tried to find the reason for his massive haul in the performance he had displayed so far:

'I'm thinking about this too negatively. Maybe I'm the only one who will receive such rewards. My rating could be one reason. Another reason might be because I took care of two E-Rank monsters.

Although I can't take complete credit for killing the second monster, I was the one who had landed the finishing blow. Plus, what I consider treasures for my rank aren't worth much to the Sage ranker. The difference of perspective should be at play here as well.

I need to control my emotions from being all over the place just by checking the rewards I received.

If the underground dungeon can offer me this much, I'll have to try the F-Rank tower using my strength as well. Soon or later, this identity is going to get burnt. I don't think I'll have another chance to explore this purgatory again.

I'll have to make the most of my first and possibly last time here.'

Ronny soon regained his composure and opened his eyes. Only a few moments had passed in the real world. He looked at his squad members to see they were also looking at him.

Soon, Ronny's position was replaced by Lady Zee. She was also put in a cheerful mood after receiving her rewards. And yet, this was not all.

The array summoned a huge pile of Extols that would act as the group rewards. The purgatory had made its participants rich in both financial and ranking terms.