Guardian's Embrace

< Ding! Congratulations, you have received a Rare rank dagger: Necroxis Death Dagger >

< Necroxis Death Dagger >

-- A dagger forged from the bones of Tier 8 grey Scale Cobra and its tip dipped in a concentrated venom from a Mutant Grey scale cobra.

Rank: Rare

Rating: High-Tier

Category: Weapon

[Abilities]

-- Death Wound: Once cut by the dagger, the poison will slowly eat the internal organs leaving the target bleeding from the inside.

-- Assassin Pride: When in the hands of an assassin, there is a 30% chance to inflict a non-stop bleeding effect on a target.

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The first item Karsha acquired from the orb was a dagger crafted specifically for poison killing. Its blade was fashioned from the bones of a breed of snakes known for their blood-eating venom.

The venom extracted from the grey-scale cobra possesses a unique property: it eats through the blood of its target. Drawn to blood, even if it lands on armor, it will continue corroding through until it reaches the blood inside the target's body.

Karsha had already lost two pieces of armor due to the corrosive effect of the venom. Once inside the body, it swiftly devours all organs unless an antidote is administered promptly.

"I need to extract and absorb their venom before facing their overlord. Who knows, it might just save my life," Karsha mused. Unbeknownst to him, this decision might actually save him multiple times.

Getting immune to that venom should be his utmost priority. With immunity to venom from all creatures, he would be able to move around the island without a care.

He took out the next orb and broke it like the previous one. A small vortex of energy swirled around his hand for a few seconds. When the energy dissipated, a pair of black leather bracers appeared in his hands.

The black leather vambraces were adorned with intricate silver studs resembling the claws of a beast. The leather was supple and worn as if it had been molded to fit the wearer's arm perfectly. The bracers were lined with a soft, crimson fabric that seemed to pulse with faint, malevolent energy.

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< Ding! Congratulations, you have received an Epic rank bracer: Bracer of the Beast >

< Bracer of the Beast >

-- The Bracer of the Beast grants the wearer increased strength, allowing them to deal more damage in combat and perform feats of physical prowess with ease.

Rank: Epic

Rating: Low-Tier

Category: Armor

Passive: Strength Boost - +20% increase in physical damage output

< Legend >

The Bracer of the Beast is said to have been crafted from the hide of a fearsome beast, one that roamed the land long ago. Its creator, a mysterious warlock, imbued the bracer with dark magic, allowing it to tap into the wearer's inner ferocity. Those who wear the bracer are said to be consumed by primal energy, their senses heightened and their strength amplified.

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"Another boost, and it fits perfectly too," Karsha said as he read the description of the bracers and decided to wear them. Although they looked ideal for a brawler, Karsha knew he wouldn't let them go to waste.

With the +20 strength boost, his sword damage output would also increase. As a Berserker blessed with immense strength, these bracers were perfect, providing protection while contributing to his power.

He may not yet exhibit the typical berserker traits, but the strength is still there. All he would need to do is put down his sword and start using his claws. But being blessed with both the Berserker class and Swordsman class, he was in a unique position to use both without any limitations. He was a Berserker Swordsman; there was no changing that.

Beyond the strength boost, the bracers were also infused with black magic. According to legend, wearing them would unleash his inner strength. This inner ferocity referred to the inner demons within him.

This darkness could be unleashed, adding to the wearer's true strength. And since there were no drawbacks, he could use the bracers for as long as he wanted without succumbing to the darkness.

After admiring the bracer for a few minutes, Karsha retrieved another orb and crashed it. After the energy dissipated, another black leathery item appeared.

< Ding! Congratulations, you have received a rare rank Sheath: Shadowstrike Sheath >

A dual sword sheath that can be worn on the back appeared taking the spot as his third drop. The Shadowstrike Sheath is a sleek and mysterious black dual sword sheath, adorned with intricate silver trimming that seems to shimmer in the light.

The sheath is made of supple, high-quality leather that feels soft to the touch but is deceptively durable and able to withstand the rigors of battle.

< Shadowstrike Sheath >

-- Even your swords need an enhancement. Treat your swords right and they shall be yours forever.

Rank: Rare

Rating: Low-Tier

Category: Armor

-- +10% increased damage output for both swords for 2 hours

-- +10% increased critical hit chance for both swords for 2 hours

-- +10% increased attack speed for both swords for 2 hours

-- Passive ability: "Shadowstrike" - When the wearer attacks with both swords, there is a 20% chance to trigger a shadowy strike that deals additional damage to the target.

"Another armor piece. If I didn't know better, I'd say the system is gearing me up for the battles ahead," Karsha remarked as he tried on the new sheath, even though he was still bare-chested. He retrieved his Dragon's Fury and Devil's Tooth and sheathed them.

"Fits perfectly. I guess it is a good item." With the swords sheathed behind him, his appearance started to resemble the Annihilator persona he had yet to fully awaken.

What he had experienced so far was just the awakening. He had yet to fully take on the identity and claim full ownership. But since that was a story for another day, his focus now was on the sheath.

With the strength and speed boost, his overall attack speed had increased to a staggering level. He already had the Red Eye Tiger skill offering a great boost in speed. So, coupled with this, his overall attack speed had reached another level.

Then there was the strength boost. Just from the bracers and the sheath alone, his strength had already been boosted by 30%. Additionally, there was a critical hit enhancement, giving him a 10% chance of landing a critical hit.

Although it's just a 10% chance, Karsha is bound to exchange countless sword attacks with his opponents. One of these attacks will trigger a critical hit, and once he triggers one, the next one won't be far behind.

"This sheath is just too good. At this rate, I will be able to handle multiple targets without having to use the domain." With a 20% chance of triggering a follow-up attack, if his luck is good, he will be able to end his target by landing a strong attack just once.

"Let's see what I get from the next orb." He shattered the fourth orb, and behold, armor appeared. "This is more like ninja leather wear than armor. I wonder what it can do."

Karsha, who hadn't even read the description yet, started complaining. The armor that appeared wasn't like those worn by ancient warriors with metal plates protecting almost every part of the body.

It looked more like a superhero costume made from leather fashioned from the skin of an animal.

< Ding! Congratulations, You have received an Epic rank of armor: Guardian's Embrace >

< Guardian's Embrace >

Rank: Epic

Rating: High-Tier

Category: Armor

-- [Guardian's Shield:] The armor grants the wearer a passive shield that absorbs up to 10% of the damage dealt to them.

-- [Vitality Boost:] The armor increases the wearer's vitality, granting them an additional 20% health and 10% stamina.

-- [Regeneration:] The armor slowly regenerates the wearer's health over time, restoring up to 20 health per second.

-- [Protection Aura:] The armor emits a protective aura that grants nearby allies a 10% reduction in damage taken.

-- [Evasion:] The armor grants the wearer a 20% chance to dodge attacks, making them harder to hit.

-- [Resilience:] The armor makes the wearer more resilient to status effects, reducing the duration of harmful effects by 50%.

-- [Empowerment:] The armor grants the wearer a 10% increase in damage output and a 5% increase in attack speed.

"Holy sh*t, this is just too much. System Equip it fast" Karsha exclaimed out loud once again making Ayarr turn her gaze toward the entrance of the cave.

'Why is he still up? Didn't he say he wanted to rest' She wondered inwardly, 'Humans are just too weird'.

Inside the cave, the armor materializes around Karsha's body. His appearance turns to that of a superhero just without the cape. But his overall appearance is akin to Batman without his cape.

It covers his body from below his neck to the toe. It also came in a short sleeve instead of a long leave. But with the bracer matching the black color of the armor, he has no reason to complain.

The armor appeared to have been crafted from sleek leather, likely sourced from the hide of a formidable beast. Embedded steadily into the chest area was an emblem fashioned from a dark crystal.

Not a trace of metal was present; the texture was soft to the touch. The trouser part featured a single pocket on the left leg, housing two fingerless gloves. It lacked any aesthetic appeal, devoid of any hidden runic features both on and within.

However, when Karsha pressed the emblem on the chest of the armor, a message appeared in front of his eyes.

< Guardian's Might Triggered, the host will receive a 200% boost in all stats for the next 20 minutes >

< Cooldown: 2 days

"Holyshit, did I just waste a full 20 minutes of strength boost?" Karsha when read the message exclaimed out loud making Ayarr shake her head in annoyance.

"I suppose the 2-day cooldown can be managed." After donning the fingerless gloves, he equipped the bracers, sheath, and even the boots he acquired in the slave mine.

"With this, I am set for the next few months," he mused, scratching his temple. "System, unequip all and convert 10,000 attribute points to skill points, then use them to purchase a simple long sleeve and trousers from the store." After issuing the command, he retrieved the fifth orb and shattered it.

< Ding! Congratulations, You have received a Gold Ranked Bow: Phoenix Tears >