nChapter 124: Demon Predator (1)

nHaien Moon’s Necklace.

nThe owner was a master swordsman and wearing the necklace taught a powerful sword technique. Ariel Diablo had obtained it in my previous life, using the advanced proficiency to conquer her enemies.

nBut now it was mine. I owned it, not anyone else.

nI placed the moon shaped necklace around my neck.

nAt the same time.

n-The Haien Moon’s Necklace has been worn.

nThe secret sword technique ‘Moonlight Falling (Epic, Passive’) has been learnt.

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nA refreshing aura covered my body. The blue light around my body resembled that of the moon. Today was a full moon. This was the perfect day to experiment with the new sword technique.

n‘This is...Moonlight Falling.’

nI accepted the energy. The information about the sword technique slowly entered my head. And I could see Haien Moon.

nHe had a beast-like body. His hair looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in a while and he had a beard. He wore worn clothes and walked forward with two swords in his hands.

nThe image of the sword technique demonstration was etched into my retinas. I admired the beautiful sword trajectory as it moved in the moonlight.

n‘Beautiful.’

nI had that thought while watching the swords move. It couldn’t be compared to the dancers who moved holding swords. Every single movement was important. It was beautiful but the sword also pierced the heart and head of the enemy.

nIt was a new experience for me.

n'Swordsmanship on an entirely different level.’

nHa!'

nIn my previous life, the Moonlight Falling that Ariel used was intense. However, it wasn’t beautiful. She had probably reassembled Moonlight Falling according to her own colour.

nShe knew tens of thousands of sword techniques. She absorbed everything and turned it into ‘Abyss Sword.’ Haien Moon’s sword technique was just one part of this.

n‘I will leave it as it is.’

nMy thoughts were different.

nI didn’t know any proper sword techniques. They were given to me during actual combat. A technique to split the flesh of the enemy. Simple ways to break the enemy’s bones. That was it. I thought that was enough.

nSwordsmanship? I hadn't felt the need for it.

nThis bias changed after seeing Haien Moon performing Moonlight Falling directly.

nThis...was complete by itself. There was no need to make any changes to it.

nOf course, there would be differences based on the interpretation. I lagged behind significantly when it came to actually using Moonlight Falling. But if I kept learning Moonlight Falling, I was confident that I would break the ‘wall’ on my own.

nIn fact, my swordsmanship had been stagnant for more than 10 years. My abilities rose as I became stronger, but there was no change in the techniques themselves.

nSo I wanted to learn. I wanted to absorb it. Ariel reassembled it but I didn’t want to destroy the ‘purity’ of the original owner, despite my lacking skills.

n‘Haien, I will carry your method forward.’

nI stretched out my hand. Haien Moon’s movements imprinted in my retinas were carried out through my hands. There was no notion of reality. My hands continued to draw Moonlight Falling. Moonlight fell on me from the full moon and it felt like a heavy weight was pressing down on me.

nA prophet. A sword master.

nHe was strong and I respected his purity.

nHaien Moon loved the moon. His emotions were contained in Falling Moonlight.

nThe desire to learn and grow from Haien Moon filled my head.

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"I am fond of the full moon in the quiet sky.”

nI laughed.

nI recalled the days spent on the battlefield.

nA place of slaughter. A place where I couldn’t even trust my allies.

nStill, the moon was the only one on my side. It would never change or betray me. I understood a little bit of Haien Moon’s heart.

nI held Wrath in one hand and the Emperor’s Sword in the other.

nAnd I brandished them until dawn.

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nI couldn’t move without a plan. I needed to draw up a plan, divide the troops and give them time to adjust to the items purchased from the Demon World Auction. Okullos was a grand duke so I needed to be well prepared before going against him.

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"You absolutely can’t get caught. It is important to monitor the dungeons of Okullos and important demons from an appropriate distance. Send me reports through the crystal ball once a day.”

n“I will follow your words, Dungeon Master.”

nReconnaissance was a must before moving.

nI used Krasla and a few dark elves for mobility.

nOkullos knew my status window but he wasn’t aware that I knew the exact location of his dungeon.

n'Your damn arrogance. It will make sure that you aren’t prepared.’

nMy purpose was to catch him off guard. It wouldn’t be long. Meanwhile, I would use this time to gain a little bit of strength.

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"Stein. How is the work of the dwarf king progressing?”

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"He is so amazing! Seven unique level weapons have already been completed. At this rate, the basic preparations will be ready in a fortnight. Once the huge weapon for Gigantes is finished, his power will instantly double.”

nStein said in a proud tone. Indeed, good blacksmith skills and superior materials meant that decent weapons were created. Thanks to that, the dwarves were growing every day.

nA fortnight. I couldn’t waste that valuable time.

nAfter completing some urgent tasks and learning Moonlight Falling, I pulled out the rest of the items.

nMillennium Stigma, Lightning Orb and Haien Moon’s Necklace were all items for my growth. To be precise, they worked to increase the impact of Lightning God.

n‘Lightning Orb helps lightning related skills recover.'

nI used Mind’s Eye once again to confirm it.

n-Name - Lightning Orb (Ex U)

nDescription: An orb held in the mouth of a lightning dragon for 100 years.

n* Strengthens the electrical properties of unique skills. The user’s electrical magic power can be restored once a day.

n** Can grant electrical properties to spirits.

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nLightning God had a higher rank so the strengthening effect would have no effect. I was aiming for the ‘recovery’ and ‘integration’ options.

n‘Lightning God. Move.'

nLightning God started moving out towards the Lightning Orb.

nIt wasn’t a simple movement. Lightning God felt resistant, but it couldn’t go against my orders.

nAfter a while, Lightning God finally reached the Lightning Orb. At that moment, a strong sense of effort could be felt, but I ignored it. This was work that required intense concentration.

n-‘Lightning Elemental (Epic)’ has entered the ‘Lightning Orb (Ex U).’

nThe spirit rating is very high. The effect will be enhanced.

nThe name will be changed to Lightning Orb (Lightning God).

nThe efficiency of ‘Lightning Elemental (Epic)’ has increased. The consumption of materials for its use has been reduced by half.

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nThen I pulled out the Millennium Stigma. This was an item that formed a type of ‘contract.’ After connecting Lightning Orb and Lightning God, the duration that I could use it for had increased.

n‘Do humans call something like this a trick?’

nMy eyebrows furrowed.

nSome people might call it a trick.

n‘No, it isn’t.’

nIt was finding a method and taking advantage of it.

nI grabbed onto the chance.

nOnce I confirmed that Lightning God had completed the change, I placed the seal around my heart.

n-Millennium Stigma has been activated. Lightning Orb (Lightning God) and the ‘Heart of the Hell Monarch’ have been linked.

n‘Lightning God’ will always manifest in the future. When the skill is not in use, it is possible to use one tenth of the spirit’s power.

nMillennium Stigma has been destroyed after being used.

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nThe stigma was a one-time item.

nHowever, the effect was enough.

nAfter a while, a small fist-sized dragon made of lightning appeared out of the Lightning Orb.

nLightning God. It was surprised by the sudden situation and quickly looked around.

n‘The strength is reduced to one tenth, but it is active 24 hours a day. I can also recover the strength when the skill is used.’

nLightning God would automatically keep protecting me. Originally, Lightning God couldn’t voluntarily exit my body. But thanks to Lightning Orb and Millennium Stigma, it could now manifest for 24 hours a day.

nThe small Lightning God moved around my head. It was in a good mood after gaining its freedom.

nIt couldn’t be underestimated just because it was the size of a fist. It only had one tenth of the power, but an advanced creature would still be in danger from one hit.

n“I look forward to it.”

nLightning God flew faster.

n‘Now it is time for the box.’

nIt was the last item left from those he purchased at the Demon World Auction.

nThe Unknown Box was waiting for its turn.

nThe box was shaped like a coffin.

nChrisley stood in front of it and asked.

n“My Dungeon Master. You want me to open this box?”

n“That’s right. The item that comes out will belong to you.”

n“...I will open it. Please step aside.”

nChrisley was worried since she didn’t know what would come out. However, I shook my head.

n“It is okay. I will be safe here.”

n“I understand. Then...”

nChrisley took a deep breath and moved. She carefully lifted the lid of the box.

nHuuung.

nA loud sound. It was like someone was roaring.

nAt the same time, a violet light poured from the box.

n“My Dungeon Master. This...”

nChrisley said with perplexed eyes.

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"Indeed. It turned out like this.”

nI slightly nodded as I checked the result.

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