Chapter 56: Domination

(Hello readers! Before going to the chapter, there's a small information for you all.

From here, {…} anything inside will mean what the dungeon's system, or Eva responds.

[…] anything inside will be the stats that Kai, his weapon or anything connected to him, or he can check on will show.

"…" as always is dialogues or thoughts.

I hope you all will understand the thing and know that it is for clarity between which line is the dialogue and which one is the thought. Let's move onto the story!)

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"Scythe-Spear?"

Kai's voice echoed in the dungeon as the screen flickered to life, revealing an image of the Scythe-Spear. His eyes widened in fascination, his fingers tracing the contours of the weapon on the screen. A smirk tugged at the corners of his mouth, a silent testament to his approval. His gaze was intense, drinking in every detail of the weapon. "A fusion of the curved blade of a scythe and the functionality of a spear. Intriguing."

The Scythe-Spear was a marvel of design, a seamless blend of elegance and practicality. Its blade, straight at the base but subtly curving towards the end, was forged from a rare metal that gleamed with a silver-blue hue. The edge was razor-sharp, catching the light in a way that gave it an almost ethereal quality.

The handle was equally impressive. Crafted from an unknown black material as strong as steel but as light as wood, it contrasted starkly against the blade, enhancing the weapon's allure. But what truly set the Scythe-Spear apart were the intricate engravings on the handle. Filled with a luminescent material that glowed with a soft, purple light, these complex patterns resembled ancient symbols, adding an air of mystery to the weapon.

Kai leaned back, considering his choice. "A deadly fusion of elegance and practicality," he mused. "Just my type! I'll take this."

As he made his decision, the screen switched in confirmation. {Weapon confirmed.}

The room shifted in response. The air around Kai began to change, the wind picking up speed. "Woah… guess I made the right choice." He watched as sparks of white flames materialized, taking the form of a spear, then a scythe, before finally solidifying into the Scythe-Spear. It floated towards Kai, white flames sparking around it.

"Yup, just my type," he murmured as he stood up, reaching out to claim the Scythe-Spear. As his fingers brushed against it, a shockwave rippled through the dungeon. A strong aura started to form around Kai, a kaleidoscope of colors that slowly vanished. Kai looked at himself, puzzled. "What was that feeling…," he wondered, but shrugged it off. He swung the weapon around a few times. "This…feels right."

The screen flickered to life again, displaying the Scythe-Spear's features. Kai read each word carefully, his gaze shifting between the screen and the weapon in his hand.

{Scythe-Spear, a unique weapon, with the combination of a scythe and a spear, which dominates death. According to legends, this kind of weapons are only for angels of death, and so far, no human or any other race was able to obtain its ownership. The weapon itself has its own soul, which will repel if it's wielded by someone who's inferior to it.}

After reading the description, he examined the Scythe-Spear. "Really now? Is this really such a great weapon?" As he pondered, the screen flickered again, revealing the Scythe-Spear's stats. "The weapon's stats huh… let's see."

[Base attack: 815

Weapon power: 893

Stability: 90%

Special ability: The weapon's stats increase upon consumption of souls, and raises the owner's stats by 50%. Also, it can use the soul consumed as a minion to help its user in battle. The number of souls it can summon is not certain. Weapon-Rank: A.]

As Kai absorbed the information, he whispered to himself. "Now I definitely want to test this out, but…," he glanced at the screen where the time limit was displayed. "I only have 5 minutes remaining."

The screen switched again, "You must give the weapon a name in order to make a complete connection between the user and the weapon." Kai pondered, "Will anything happen if I give it a name? Like a power boost? Or anything?" The screen responded.

{Once the naming is done, the user will be able to call out for the weapon, despite how much distance they have.}

Kai thought for a moment, then looked at the weapon. Recalling its description, he smirked, raising the weapon. "Dominaredor. Your name shall be Dominaredor: The Death Eater."

As he declared the name, the Scythe-Spear began to glow in white flames, with crimson-red flames dancing around it. Kai released it, watching as it floated in the air.

The weapon began to change, the handle elongating and becoming sleeker, almost serpentine. The blade of the scythe morphed, becoming sharper and more menacing, with an eerie glow that pulsed with each beat of Kai's heart.

The spear end of the weapon transformed into a more elegant and deadly form. It became longer and sharper, with a silver sheen that reflected the light around. The middle of the spear was adorned with a small, intricate skull, a nod to its connection with death.

"Wow, guess it liked the name I gave it?" Kai mused, feeling a surge of power coursing through him. A red aura enveloped him, and the screen flickered, showing his stats:

[Level- 63].

But the level began to rise, reaching 73. "So, it got me 10 levels up, huh." The weapon came back to him, as he examined the Scythe-Spear. "I can at least try this one," he murmured, rubbing his chin. He threw the Scythe-Spear to the other side. "Let's see," he extended his right arm, "Dominaredor!" he called out, and the weapon came flying to him. As it made contact, a strong shockwave rippled through the dungeon. Kai played with it, smiling to himself, as he slowly laid back. "But I wonder," he mused. "Can I use these skills and weapon only in the dungeon?"

The system responded to his question. {Once the adventurer has completed his progression quest, he shall be able to use all the abilities he unlocked in the dungeon, in the outside world.}

Kai pondered for a moment, then asked the system for an inventory to store his weapon. In response, the Scythe-Spear vanished into thin air as the screen informed him that the weapon would be kept in the inventory and would materialize in his hand whenever he called its name. Kai glanced at the timer, noting that not much time was left.

"Only 2 minutes remaining," he murmured, turning his attention back to the screen. "I don't have much time, but I want to know something." He stretched his arms, then asked, "Can you explain what 'progression' means?"

The screen flickered and displayed a progression status.

[IQ: 39%

Battle IQ: 23%

Experience: 49%

Total progress: 27%

Success Rate: 11%]

Kai read the stats, a smile playing on his lips, but his eyes flashed with a hint of anger. "Are you insulting me?" he asked, and the screen switched.

{Those are the stats of the previous owner of the body. After today's battle, your progression stats shall be displayed on the screen.}

Kai's eyes narrowed as he read the message. "So, you know?" he asked, his tone serious, "About me being someone else?" The screen displayed a response.

{Yes, it was confirmed. After the original one died here, you took his place as you possessed his body.}

"So, he did die here, huh." Kai mused, when another screen popped up.

{The adventurer has completed the special quest in 5 minutes, which is a great achievement considering the difference and power between the adventurer and the unique monster. As for that, the adventurer shall be rewarded with a special skill of the unique monster, but we need time in order to choose a proper skill for you.}

Kai read the message, noticing the use of 'we'. "It says 'we' huh," he thought to himself, his mind spinning with theories. He sat in silence for a while, then asked, "How did he die?" The screen flickered to answer, but the timer interrupted, showing only 10 seconds left.

"Ah, right. My times up," he said, when a thought struck him. "Right… I need to check this," he whispered to himself, as he tore the sleeves off his right arm. Just then, the timer reached zero and the room was filled with bright light.

-To be continued