Reincarnated as a tank in a fantasy world

The grind for advanced equipment

After a few days of intense grinding, Nick had reached level 30. He took a moment to look at his stats and couldn't help but smile at the progress he had made. His stats had increased exponentially the numbers were so high that they were almost incomprehensible.

 However, Nick noticed something that dampened his spirits. Despite his level, his equipment had barely leveled up. He wondered if it would ever improve. That's when he noticed something new - three upgrade points. Confused, he tried applying them to his stats, but it didn't work. After some investigation, he discovered that these upgrade points were actually used to upgrade his equipment. Without wasting any time, he spent all his points to upgrade his equipment to tier III.

But this revelation brought up another question - how did he get these upgrade points? After some more digging, he found out that he received an upgrade point every 10 levels. "But that takes so long!" Nick exclaimed in disappointment. However, after a few minutes of frustration, he decided to accept it and continue grinding.

And so, Nick embarked on a grueling journey to level 100. He spent countless hours battling monsters, exploring dungeons, and completing quests. Every enemy defeated, every quest completed, brought him one step closer to his goal. The grind was tough, and there were times when he wanted to give up. But every time he looked at his stats, every time he saw the numbers go up, he felt a sense of accomplishment that spurred him on.

Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months. Nick battled through rain and shine, through day and night. His determination never wavered. He faced every challenge head-on, never backing down, never giving up. And finally, after what felt like an eternity, he reached level 100. He looked at his stats, now astronomically high, and couldn't help but feel a sense of pride. He had done it. He had reached level 100. 

Upon reaching level 100, Nick was able to upgrade his equipment to the highly advanced Tier X. He tested out his new gear, reveling in the sheer power he now possessed. His tank form felt stronger, faster, and more formidable than ever before. He was content, satisfied with the progress he had made.

Suddenly, a voice echoed in his mind. "Hello, Master Nick," it said. Nick was taken aback. He commanded the voice to reveal itself, but the voice responded, "I cannot show myself, for I am an AI, your second consciousness that you unlocked by reaching equipment Tier X. How can I assist you?"

Nick was intrigued. He asked the AI about its capabilities and functions. The AI explained, "I can perform half of all your activities, Master. I can assist you in everything." This revelation opened up a whole new world of possibilities for Nick. With the AI's assistance, he could become even more powerful and efficient in his adventures. He was excited about what the future held for him in this new world. His journey was far from over; in fact, it was just beginning.