CHAPTER 76: | GLAMOR OF THE VICTOR
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Yawning as I slowly stretched my arms, I couldn't help but feel the after-effects of forcibly gulping down my skill, a condensed chaotic mana compressed into a sphere named [Torrent of Extinction].
It was quite worrying, but I was still happy that I'd solved it with the help of [Demonic Zen].
Since it was an ingenious idea that came to me in that desperate moment, to create a technique that would completely transfer all of the violent energy in my body to my opponent.
"Well, it was such a pity…"
That even with my intricate control of mana, intent, and muscle movements, it still wasn't enough for me to truly transfer everything, leaving me in a comatose-like state on my throne.
I shook my head, since it was a pity that my bones had dissolved from the heat of [Torrent of Extinction] running rampant in my body earlier, acting as if it were the master of my body.
"Quite infuriating, don't you think so, Solia?"
Solia, confused by my sudden question, tilted her head, and I could see an imaginary question mark hovering over her head as I interrupted her.
"No need to answer… since how would an ignorant Titan know of such a thing?"
Solia clenched her fist and gazed at me, not with hatred for my constant mockery, but with an eerie calmness as she muttered.
"Then forgive this servant of yours, Master, for being incompetent… since why would I be incompetent when my great master teaches me?"
I chuckled at her words.
Since what she meant to say was, that I was a failure of a master for being unable to train a single servant.
It was quite funny and feisty, and I liked it.
I stroked her hair, then smelled her fragrance before flicking my hands.
"Then forgive me, since we all know that I have no heart for being strict with my servants, my lovely apostle."
Solia clicked her tongue as she knew what I implied.
She slumped into the armrest of the throne and remained silent, as what I said earlier was, it’s better than some dumb titaness killing her own kin.
Haa, funny that she now knows how to speak for herself, but still too green for her own good.
Creasing my chin as I pondered for a bit, I couldn't help but smile at how wonderful it would be if she became something worth keeping an eye on.
Perhaps she would, or maybe not…
I smiled, my lips curving into a crescent shape as I gazed at her face.
Her eyes were closed as she pondered something important.
Poor Solia, following a devil like me was the most unfortunate decision, that you will ever make.
While I could bring you to greater heights, would you be able to handle it mentally?
I smiled, as I then summoned the [Torrent of Extinction] right into my palm, and Solia was flustered by its appearance.
She pointed at it, but before she could speak, I interrupted her, still flustered.
"No need to be flustered, since it's not like I'm gobbling it up, right?"
Solia gave me a side-eye, her face alone saying, as if I would believe you! and I couldn't help but chuckle.
"Hmph… says who's the one that gulped it down a while ago?"
She was worried, but I couldn't help but tease her more as I opened my mouth and she shouted.
"I dare you to gobble it up!"
I smirked, flicked my hand, and the floating sun in my palm vanished.
I then touched her stomach and muttered.
"You're a bit fat, Solia… how about exercising?"
Solia was stunned as her expression contorted uncontrollably.
Then she shouted.
"Why, you!!"
I smiled deep down inside as I played along with our casual banter.
I then froze as I remembered all of the deeds that I did to her and muttered inside my head with coldness.
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'Yes, our casual banter.'
I couldn’t help but anticipate what she would become in the future.
Would she become… something important?
Or perhaps end up insane?
It would be better if she would try to distance herself from me before I get carried away and think that she's the same as those two.
Since it would be a shame if I accidentally broke her apart on a whim…
After all, she’s not as mentally strong as them.
Still, I wouldn't want to hurt such a beautiful flower.
But well, it would unfold in the future… and I would love to see what will happen to her…
I flicked my hand, and the sound of our banter faded away as I felt far from reality.
I gazed at my quest.
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Quest Issued: Tomb of the Lost Dragon Emperor]
[Description:]
You have unearthed a relic of the First Calamity, the final resting place of the Dragon Emperor, whose reign ended in tragedy beneath the claws of the World Enemy. Bound by regret and unfinished purpose, his spirit lingers, unable to ascend.
As the chosen bearer of this revelation, you stand before a fateful decree. Will you become the vessel of his fractured will and carry forth his forgotten legacy, or will you sever his tether and consign his soul to oblivion?
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[Dungeon Entry Confirmed.]
[All hostiles in Segment One have been neutralized. Solo clearance verified.]
[Dimensional Record observes your progression with interest.]
[Issuing Rewards:]
? +50 Levels
? Item Acquired: [Indra Storm Sword] — Tier: Lower Sovereign
? Supplement Acquired: [Standard Physique Pill ×10] — Tier: Lower Magical
? Manual Acquired: [Storm Sword Art] — Tier: Mystical
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"Hmmmm."
I pondered over my gains as I felt my body grow stronger by the second, gaining a tremendous amount of muscle mass.
Truly, this was the benefit of being a semi-emperor.
Solia, seeing my body grow stronger in real time, couldn't help but be amazed.
She poked my abdominal muscle, then hers, and sighed.
"Am I really fat?"
she muttered, devastated by her belly fat.
Her expression turned gloomy, like she had been abandoned by her lover.
"Solia, come here."
I pointed to the ground in front of me and called her.
Solia excitedly knelt on the ground, sensing the smell of benefits as she shouted.
"Master, do you have something for me?"
I sighed at her enthusiasm as she reverted to her usual behavior.
Looking at her, I shook my head, as I then pulled the sword and the manual from my inventory and casually threw them to her.
"Take those and train well since I can see that you have some talent in the art of swords… maybe you'll become sexier!"
Solia gazed at me as if I were some degenerate.
She walked away and muttered with disappointment.
"I didn't know that master was such a disgusting… person."
I sighed and ignored her comment, then glanced at my palm, where ten pills floated casually.
"Hmm, a 'Standard Physique Pill,' huh?"
This was getting interesting, since there were only two ways to obtain these pills, either to buy them from a skilled alchemist or to kidnap one.
Perhaps you could kidnap an alchemist and threaten them to produce this type of pill, or others, if they were skilled enough.
Since taking one [Standard Physique Pill] could wonderfully raise your stat named [Physique] by [1.00], and kidnapping an alchemist is a must when creating a faction or kingdom.
"Perhaps Astria could help me with this matter if I comforted her enough… right?"
I shook my head then smiled as I gazed at the pills floating in my palm and licked my lips.
While it’s not recommended to take dozens of such pills in one go due to the risk of dying, who am I to kid?
I chuckled then gulped them down in one go as another notification appeared.
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[You have consumed Standard Physique Pills ×10]
[You have gained.]
[+ 10.00 - Physique.]
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I then yawned as I gazed at the system notifications of me killing the guardian of this segment, and I couldn't help but chuckle.
"Truly, an inheritance-type dungeon is a bit different."
There are quite a lot of dungeon variants.
One is a Tower of Babel type, another is an underground dungeon with a core that you'll need to destroy.
Then, there's a fully integrated dungeon in the world, like a geographical location converting into a dungeon due to some unknown influences that many scholars have yet to understand, such as a floating island.
Then, there's a portal-type dungeon where you raid it clean.
If no one raids it regularly or destroys its core, a dungeon break is bound to happen.
This one is quite favorable for an adventurer's guild to maintain unless they want to manage a more difficult dungeon.
Then, there's an inheritance dungeon that only appears to look for an inheritor or liberator.
And there's more, but I wouldn't want to spoil you since I'm quite fond of secrets.
Gazing at the hologram in front of me, I chuckled.
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[You have slain.]
? S: 1 | T: 10 | Level 28 | Thunder Dragon Zypher [8★]
[You have gained.]
[1 Trillion - EXP.]
[You have gained a level.] x5
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[You have successfully devoured]
? [Thunder Dragon Zypher 8★]
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[You may devour one of the following.]
? Stats
? Select a Skill
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Finally, the EXP restriction has been lifted after I've reached [Stage 1] myself.
What was an EXP restriction?
It only appears when you kill a being that has a higher stage than you.
The EXP restriction limits the EXP you've gained as to not overload your existence by restricting the EXP you have received by ninety-nine percent, making you obtain only one percent, with the rest being your gift to the Dimensional Record… a scam, right?
But why complain?
It's better this way since absorbing the records of a stage higher than yours could cause your vessel to explode, so it's better this way than dying early.
"Haa… I'm tired."
Cracking my neck, I sighed as I then glanced down below, smiled, and pressed 'yes,' as Lightning Mastery would do.
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[Zypher: Profile]
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[Demonic Core]
? Indra Demon Core
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[Passive Skills]
? Crimson Lightning Aura
? Lightning-Fused Physique
? Combat Precision
? Adaptive Lightning Shell
? Red Lightning Overdrive
? Draconic Authority
? Advance Lightning Mastery
? Absorption Barrier
? Mana Density Supremacy
? Lightning Crown Authority
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[Active Skills]
? Humanoid Transformation
? Semi-Corporal Lightning Soul Arm
? Lightning Dragon
? Red Lightning Barrage
? Lightning Armament Enhancement
? Lightning Chain Binding
? Lightning Explosion Fist
? Lightning Spear Manifestation
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[Ascension Skills]
? Zephyr Originality: Thunder Imprisonment
? Zephyr Originality: Thunder Bagua
? Zephyr Originality: Lightning Pillar
? Zephyr Originality: Thunder God
? Zephyr Originality: Thunder God Indra
? Red Lightning Transformation
? Halo of Thunder
? Lightning Domain Compression
? True Form Descent
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[You have successfully devoured a Skill.]
[You have gained.]
? Lightning Mastery [Tier 10]
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[Grotesque Physique would like to devour the skill]
? Lightning Mastery [Tier 10]
[Yes] / [No]
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Advance Lightning Mastery [Passive | ??]
A pinnacle-level skill that grants total control over all forms of lightning, allowing the user to create, manipulate, and embody it with instinctive precision. From shaping complex techniques to absorbing ambient electricity, the user becomes a living conduit of lightning itself, faster, sharper, and deadlier with every surge.
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Maybe give it a try? ??
