Chapter 45 Infernal Fury
The weapon he was seeing, was a sight to behold, a testament to the power of fire and the forge of the damned. Its blade is a jagged with serpentine curve of obsidian, its surface etched with the flowing lines of molten lava.
The edge is like a fiery inferno, crackling and dancing with an otherworldly heat. The pommel is a gnarled, with a demonic skull, its eyes were glowing red with an infernal light.
The hilt is wrapped in the sinewy skin of a fire demon, its scales were even shimmering with a fiery sheen. The guard is a twisted, with a horned beast, as its claws gripping the blade in a perpetual frenzy.
[Weapon: Infernal Fury
Gade: Heaven
Description: The more the wielder kills, the more powerful Infernal Fury becomes, it amplifies the host strength exponentially with each life taken. As the blade become redder and redder after absorbing so much blood you will get a passive ability unique only to the Host]
"Unique Passice? System what is that" Alexander inquired.
[Host, every Heaven Grade weapon has a unique passive ability that only its wielder possesses. The system can't display this information, so the Host must choose wisely.]
Hearing this, Alexander narrowed his eyes in disagreement, "Don't tell me you're just trying to get back at me! I thought you were all-powerful, but you are clearly holding a grudge when you didn't see that coming. Is this part of your revenge?" He said, shooting the system a mocking gaze.
[No.] The system replied before disappearing entirely.
He quickly selected the item and clicked the 'Confirm' button. A bright light then illuminated the space in front of him as the sword began to float slowly toward him. As Alexander's fingers curled around the hilt of the sword, a surge of raw, untamed power coursed through his veins.
The blade thrummed with a malevolent killing energy, with its fiery edge crackling with anticipation. He felt an intense heat radiating from the sword, not burning, but invigorating, like a forge's heat tempered by centuries of dark magic.
The aura around the blade was oppressive and intoxicating, a palpable sense of dread mixed with a thrilling rush of power. Every fiber of his being resonated with the blade's thirst for battle and bloodshed, making his heart pound with exhilaration and his senses sharpen to a razor's edge.
In that moment, Alexander felt an overwhelming connection from the weapon, as if it were an extension of his own self. He even felt that his killing intent turned sharp and the oppressive feeling it release is so powerful right now.
[Contract complete, you are now the sole owner of the sword 'Infernal Fury']
[Unique Passive: The more the wielder kills, the stronger they become. This ability can greatly enhance all stats by 10-80%, except for Intelligence and Charm. If no blood is shed within 30 minutes, the buff will be deactivated.
[Bloodlust: As the wielder's desire for battle intensifies, Bloodlust heightens the Host senses and reflexes, increasing strength and Speed by 60%. However, prolonged use diminishes clarity and control, potentially leading to a berserk state.
Cooldown: 1hour]
His veins was more refined than ever, enhancing his overall control of the Aetherial energy, making it easier for him to transfer it in any part of his body.
When everything achieved spiritual harmony, Alexander's body shook and sweat formed on his face. Slowly, a core began to materialize within him. After absorbing the final drop of the Aetherial Stones, Alexander opened his eyes, now filled with immense power.
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I don't even know what the hell I'm explaining, since its all nonsense that comes to my mind. But you get the idea so moving on.
--Author
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Alexander felt a gaping emptiness inside him, like a core that was missing its essence. As he tried to draw energy, it slowly started to fill that void, but the process was agonizingly slow.
"System, show me my status," Alexander said, curious about the massive changes in his stats.
[Status
Experience: 62/12,000
Name: Alexander Ashbourne
Free Points: 14
Title: {Traveller} {Saberwolf Slayer}
Level: 11
Strength: 62
Speed: 59
Agility: 58
Dexterity: 43
Intelligence: 7 {Maximum is 10}
Defense: 62
Charisma: 10 {MAX}
Earnings: 102,005 Pesos
Balance: 4,227,168 Pesos
Skills: {Heart Of Stone[UN], {Berserker Instinct}
Techniques: {Serpents Coil}, {Vital Draw Technique}
Weapons: {Infernal Fury}]n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
His strength had really soared, at least two times than what it was before, which shocked him greatly. Even though his level was still 11, it didn't reflect his current power at all.
He believed that even if a level 20 beast was in front of him, he could take it down easily.
After standing up, his vision had become much clearer, and his hearing was sharper than ever. He could even hear a woodpecker hundreds of meters away so clearly.
Alexander then left the area, trying to find the road again. After a lot of wandering around, he finally found it.
He took the path and went straight, but then something struck him, "Didn't I eat anything? How come I'm not hungry at all?" Alexander said, furrowing his brows. Why wasn't he hungry? is the biggest question.
"Is it because of the improvement in my strength? That's not good explanatory at all. Just to be safe, I should eat," Alexander said.
He left the road, but now he was much more cautious, afraid that if he went deeper and stumbled upon another portal, it would be the end for him.
He didn't know that such occurrences were rare, since all about chance and luck, or more precisely, bad luck for a human to stumble upon those places. After wandering around for a while, he finally found a source of food.
It was a deer, but this wasn't just any deer, it had three horns on its head, thicker fur, and was much bulkier and bigger than any deer he'd seen before. Like he had even seen a deer in his life, since he was always in the city doing work, not having much time to see this animal.
But he saw this in the TV from the channel Natgeo Wild, about their appearance so he had a general idea about it.
Alexander sprinted, pouncing on the beast. His gaze turned cold as he released his killing intent. The deer, sensing immense danger, wanted to flee, but Alexander's killing intent suffocated it, causing it to shake uncontrollably.
Alexander swiftly decapitated it, making the kill as painless as possible.
[Tricorn Deer
Description: A deer known for its imposing size and strength. Its three horns, jutting majestically from its head, serve as both a defense and a symbol of its dominance. The fur of the Tricorn Stag is much thicker than that of a regular deer, providing warmth in the harsh climates of its native environment.
With a bulkier and more muscular build, it stands as a formidable presence in the wild, embodying the raw, untamed essence of the land it inhabits.]
He skinned the beast, removed its meat, and made a fire. Since it was just basic math to him. As the fire grew bigger, he used a branch with a sharp point to pierce the meat and grill it over the flames. As the meat cooked, the refreshing smell of roasted meat filled his nose, making his mouth water.
Even his stomach, which had been quiet just a moment ago, grumbled, remembering its function as a stomach. Alexander took a bite of the meat. As the cooked flesh was chewed in his mouth, he couldn't help but savor the flavor.
Tears were even forming in his eyes as he chewed, he so overwhelmed by the deliciousness. After finishing the first piece, he threw away the empty stick and picked up another, biting into it ferociously.
"This is so delicious," he mumbled, savoring the flavor.
But suddenly, he felt his blood rejuvenating, and his body seemed to be strengthening, though it was only about 1%, so it was barely noticeable, but he noticed this and though that it's because the animals here carried a hint of Aetherial Energy in them.
Then, the bush beside him began to tremble. Making him stopped his lunch and looked at the spot. Suddenly, he saw a little girl who looked malnourished staring at his piece of cooked meat, where his stick was holding it.
Her eyes locked on it, and her stomach grumbled loudly, causing her saliva to fall uncontrollably.
"Whose child is this? Don't tell me she's lost in this forest. Poor little girl," Alexander thought as he stood up and slowly walked towards the girl.
Seeing him walking close to him, she looked at the big man in front of him, trembling with fear. Continue your journey on empire
Her eyes trembled, and her brows fluttered as she took a slow step back. She was so scared that tears welled up in her eyes.
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