The moment Leon opened the list, his eyes widened slightly, his calm expression almost cracking as he took in the sheer number and quality of the items.

[Skill Stones x75]

[Enhancement Stones x75]

[Supreme Healing Potion x3 (Legendary): Upon consuming, will heal all injuries and possibly even restore lost limbs.]

[Destiny Staff (Ascendant): +25,000 Spirit. All of your spells’ power is significantly boosted.]

[Sub-Talent Scroll: Supreme Constitution Enhancement (S-Level), Supreme Agility Enhancement (S-Level), Supreme Strength Enhancement (S-Level), Supreme Spirit Enhancement (S-Level), Monarch of Darkness (SS-Level)]

[Super Storage Space Expander (Ancient): Use to increase "Storage Space" capacity by 50.]

[Void Boots (Ancient): +9,000 Agility, +5,000 Constitution.]

[Supreme All-Attributes Pill x5: Increases all attributes by 2,500.]

[Divine Essence (Ancient): Able to enhance your bloodline and increase affinity to others.]

[Ascendant Skill Stone (Ascendant): Using this will upgrade one of your skills by three levels as long as they are below level 5.]

"Holy fucking hell..." Leon let out a quiet breath, his voice barely audible as he stared at the list, his mind racing through the implications of each item, "This is insane."

This was beyond anything he had ever received from a single source, even when compared to the best rewards he had obtained in his previous life.

’As expected from an [Ascendant Treasure Chest],’ he thought, his excitement rising, ’Every single item here is ridiculous.’

For a normal player, getting even a few of these items would already be considered an incredible reward, something that could drastically change their progression.

But Leon had received all of them.

That single difference pushed the value of this chest far beyond anything that should have been possible.

Every item had a purpose, every reward had potential, and for a moment, Leon felt the urge to start using everything immediately, to absorb, equip, and upgrade all at once.

But he stopped himself.

If he suddenly displayed too much, if he revealed the full extent of what he had just obtained, it would raise too many questions.

And that was something he wanted to avoid.

At that moment, he also received a sudden notification, as a crimson panel appeared.

Ding!

[Your "Blood Heart" has recharged.]

’Finally, I expected it to happen earlier.’ 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

At the same time, the others were discussing what they received.

"I got a new pair of gauntlets and a skill book," Godrick announced with a grin, clearly satisfied with his rewards despite his earlier frustration, "Not bad at all."

"A new bow," Alicar added, examining his own items, "Though it’s weaker than my current one, I also got a necklace and some [Darkness Arrows], so I can’t complain."

"Mostly materials for me," Oasis said, her tone calm as she checked her inventory, "But they’ll help me build what I need."

"And you?" Alicar turned toward Violet, curiosity evident in his voice.

"Nothing too special," she replied simply, her expression neutral, "A skill book and some equipment."

Even with her calm tone, the mention of a skill book was enough to draw attention, as everyone knew how valuable those were, especially in the hands of someone like Violet.

Leon noted it silently but didn’t dwell on it.

’Strange that I didn’t get a skill book from the chest,’ he thought briefly, before dismissing it, ’But with everything else, it doesn’t matter.’

He had already noticed a pattern in the rewards, where most of the items the others received aligned with their roles and abilities, meaning the system likely tailored rewards based on the player.

"As for me..." Leon said, finally deciding to speak as he pulled out a few selected items from his storage, his expression carefully controlled, "I got these."

He placed the [Supreme Healing Potion], [Void Boots], [Destiny Staff], and one [Supreme All-Attributes Pill] in front of him, choosing items that were impressive but not too revealing.

It was a calculated decision.

These items were strong enough to justify the quality of his chest while still allowing him to hide the majority of what he had received.

After all, he intended to use the [Destiny Staff] and [Void Boots] anyway, so there was no point in pretending he didn’t have them.

"Alright," Violet said after a brief pause, nodding slightly as she shifted her focus back to the group, "Then I think it’s time we head back, we’ve only been gone for a few hours, but this expedition was a complete success."

No one disagreed.

They had entered one of the most dangerous areas in the city, eliminated a major threat, and walked away without losing a single member, which was something that couldn’t be taken lightly.

And more importantly, their next objective was now clear. The [Forsaken Minotaur].

After that... there wouldn’t be that many opportunities to grow stronger without getting close to the castle.

Leon felt a faint excitement rise within him at that thought, as with everything he had just obtained, combined with his current abilities, he was starting to feel confident that he could actually win against the [Forsaken King].

The group moved together toward the base of the massive hole they had descended from, stopping beneath it as they all looked up toward the distant opening far above them.

"Now..." Violet muttered, crossing her arms slightly as she observed the vertical path, "We just need to figure out how to get back up."

Godrick didn’t hesitate for even a second, as he immediately pulled out his newly acquired gauntlets and equipped them right away.

The metal wrapped around his fists as a much stronger aura began to emanate from them compared to his previous pair, making it clear that his combat power had just taken another step forward.

Without saying anything else, he bent his knees slightly before launching himself upward in a powerful leap.

His body shoot toward the massive hole with explosive force.

And once he reached the wall, he slammed his fists into the stone, gripping it tightly before beginning to climb with raw strength alone, pulling himself up step by step like a beast refusing to slow down.

Alicar followed right after, but instead of relying on brute force, he calmly nocked an arrow and fired it upward, activating his [Wind Arrows] skill as a current of air formed around him, lifting his body and propelling him toward the surface in a smooth and controlled ascent.

Oasis, despite the clear exhaustion on her face after using the [Destruction Cannon], still had enough energy left to act.

She summoned her [Metal Wings] once more, the mechanical structure unfolding behind her back before igniting with a low hum, and with the assistance of a built-in propulsion system, she began to rise steadily, flying upward with surprising speed.

And just like that, the three of them were already on their way out, leaving only Violet and Leon standing at the bottom of the chamber, surrounded by the remains of the battle that had just taken place.

Leon looked up toward the distant opening for a brief moment, then shifted his gaze toward Violet before speaking in a calm, almost casual tone.

"I’d really appreciate it if you carried me," he said, not bothering to hide his intent, "I don’t exactly have the best tools for climbing something like this."

He could have used his [Vines of Torment] to slowly make his way up, anchoring them to the walls and pulling himself higher bit by bit, but it would take time, and there was no real reason to go through that effort when a much simpler solution was right in front of him.

Violet stared at him for a few seconds, clearly not expecting such a straightforward request, before letting out a soft, amused sigh as a faint smile formed on her lips.

"Alright," she agreed.