Kingdom & Betrayal Quest Completed (2)
'This is a tough one,' Rasoul pondered inwardly. Making a decision wasn't easy. He hadn't settled on the type of sword he desired, but he recognized that Magnus would greatly benefit from the listed options. These swords fell under the blood and poison category, ensuring that any chosen sword would be advantageous for any wielder, yet Magnus would reap the most benefits.
With no other option in sight, he turned to the last place he wanted to - the system.
'System, can you share the description of the swords with any of my subordinates?' Rasoul inquired.
[But of course, that will cost you only 100,000 fire points] the system responded.
'But you communicated with Lara for free. How is this any different?' he asked, addressing the system's apparent injustice.
[Are you paying or not? I don't have all day]
'Just take it.
With the system granting access to the list of swords, Rasoul turned to his subordinate, whom he had summoned back from the RingWorld. "Magnus, read through the description of each sword and select the one you want."
Magnus meticulously perused the descriptions of each sword. Recognizing that it wouldn't be a straightforward decision, he patiently waited for his subordinate to read through everything and make the selection.
"I'll take the 'Cursed Carver's Cleaver,'" Magnus declared after five minutes of carefully analyzing the swords.
"Why that?" Rasoul couldn't help but ask.
"With the nature of the sword, I can imbue my won curse into it making it more powerful. Instead of relying on the inbuilt curse, I can put my curse onto the sword without wasting much mana like how I would should u choose to cast it using mana...Magnus replied with a slight grin on his face.
"Okay then, I will get that one for you," Rasoul replied.
'System, I will take the 'Cursed Carver's Cleaver'.
[Congratulations to the host for receiving a gift from the system store]
[The Gift: Cursed Carver's Cleaver]
The system promptly placed the sword in his inventory. He swiftly retrieved it from his inventory, but the moment he laid eyes on it, an eerie feeling immediately sent a chill down his spine.
The sword appeared to have been forged from the depths of hell. Crafted from darkened metal that seemed to absorb light rather than reflect it, its hilt, wrapped in shadowy leather, boasted intricate, eerie engravings depicting twisted faces in perpetual agony.
The blade itself was serrated, irregular, and cruelly sharp, featuring a wicked curve that added an air of malevolence. A dark, ethereal mist constantly enveloped the blade, giving it an otherworldly aura.
The abilities within the sword alone could grant the wielder supremacy over any target they faced.
[Cursed Carver's Cleaver: Legendary]
Abilities:
[Weakening Curse]
>>Upon landing a successful strike, the sword infuses the target with a malevolent curse. This curse systematically weakens the victim, sapping their strength and resilience with each subsequent hit. The more strikes delivered, the more profound the weakening effect becomes.
[Lingering Hex]
>>The curse unleashed by the Cursed Carver's Cleaver does not dissipate quickly. Instead, it lingers, haunting the victim both physically and mentally. Even after the battle concludes, the cursed individual finds their strength diminished, haunted by the echoes of the sword's dark power.
[Spectral Aura]
>>When unsheathed, the sword emits an ominous, spectral aura, casting an eerie glow around it. This aura instills fear in opponents, unsettling them and making them more susceptible to the psychological impact of the curse.
[Dreadful Siphon]
>>The blade possesses a dreadful ability to siphon the life force of those it strikes, replenishing the wielder's vitality with each successful hit. This vampiric quality enhances the wielder's endurance and allows them to endure extended battles with a relentless and horrifying persistence.
[Nightmare's Embrace]
>>When the Cursed Carver's Cleaver is drawn, it envelops the immediate vicinity in an intangible aura of nightmares. Enemies caught within this nightmarish field experience hallucinations, their worst fears coming to life, causing momentary disorientation and vulnerability.
[Cursed Resonance]
>>The sword emits a malevolent resonance that spreads to nearby weapons, armor, and even magical shields. This resonance weakens and corrupts the defenses of adversaries, making it easier for the wielder to breach their guard and inflict the curse upon them.
"This sword is too dark," Rasoul commented after reading the abilities that came with the weapon. He then handed it to Magnus.
"It's only dark when you use it on the good guys. The bad ones will have to suffer for their deeds," Magnus replied while admiring the sword.
He wasted no time, swiftly moving on to the next set of quest rewards.
Ding...
[Quest of Betrayal Completed]
[First Quest: Save the Princess's Reputation and Restore her Faith in her People Completed successfully]
[Rewards:]
>>890,000,000 Fire Points - Received
>>300,000 Attribute Points - Received
>>100,000,000 Spirit Stones - Received
>>Devil Fruit - Received
>>4 Hidden Reward - Received
>>2 Ability Upgrade Pass - Received
***
[Devil Fruit]
--The Devil Fruit is a rare and mysterious fruit that grows only in treacherous and forbidden regions.
>>Consuming the Devil Fruit bestows upon the cultivator a surge of dark and formidable power. The effects are both physical and metaphysical, transforming the cultivator into a force to be reckoned with.
Effects:
[Enhanced Physical Attributes]
>>The cultivator experiences a significant boost in strength, speed, and agility. Muscles become denser, and reflexes are sharpened to supernatural levels, allowing for unmatched combat prowess.
[Elemental Manipulation]
>>The Devil Fruit grants the cultivator the ability to control and manipulate dark and shadowy elements. This includes the power to create and control shadows, summoning them for offensive or defensive purposes.
--> Caution: Consuming the Devil Fruit comes with a price. The dark powers bestowed by the fruit have a corrupting influence on the cultivator's soul. Prolonged use may lead to a descent into malevolence, and the cultivator risks losing control over the dark forces within.
***
'System, what are the Forbidden Regions?
[The forbidden regions are treacherous and mysterious landscapes that are shrouded in legend and danger. These regions are often avoided or outright prohibited by KIngdoms and clans due to the numerous perils they pose.]
'Do you know any forbidden Region in the human empire?
[There is but you're not strong enough to survive there so there is no point knowing]
'I will throw in some Fire Points.
[I still won't tell you. Focus on getting stronger]
'Fine...
[The fruit is potent, but don't consume it yourself. Give it to any of your subordinates with shadow or Darkness abilities. You have a soul; they don't, making them the perfect candidates to consume it without any side effects.]
'ok.
[Hidden Rewards:]
[Glacial Fury Battleaxe: Legendary]
--A colossal battleaxe forged from the enchanted ice of a glacier. Each swing releases freezing waves that encase enemies in ice, slowing their movements and reducing their resistance to cold.
[Hoarfrost Berserker's Helm: Legendary]
--A helmet adorned with intricate frost runes. When the berserker enters a frenzied state, the helm summons a protective frost aura, enhancing resilience and mitigating incoming damage.
[Beastmaster's Bestiary]
--This leather-bound volume imparts the wisdom of taming and commanding mythical beasts. It enables the cultivator to forge powerful bonds with magical creatures and call upon them for assistance in battle.
[Necronomicon of Forbidden Knowledge]
--A forbidden grimoire filled with eldritch secrets, this book grants the cultivator access to dark and forbidden spells. However, its use comes at a cost, as delving too deeply into its pages may attract the attention of malevolent entities.
'System, why are you throwing in too many legendary items like that? Does it mean you have more than enough? Rasoul couldn't help but ask.
[Just take the thing and stop complaining]
'Thank you...
[Tsk. Annoying]
He proceeded to extract the battleaxe from his inventory. As soon as the axe materialized, an icy chill swept through the entire room, causing Magnus, who was still marveling at the cursed cleaver, to redirect his focus to the newly appeared weapon.
Without delay, Rasoul summoned Ragnar. The axe seemed tailor-made for him. However, before giving it to him, Rasoul meticulously examined the formidable weapon's imbued abilities.
[Glacial Fury Battleaxe: Legendary]
--A colossal battleaxe forged from the enchanted ice of a glacier. Each swing releases freezing waves that encase enemies in ice, slowing their movements and reducing their resistance to cold.
Abilities:
[Cryogenic Wave]
>>Upon each mighty swing, the Glacial Fury Battleaxe releases a cryogenic wave, enveloping the surrounding area. This chilling pulse slows down adversaries caught in its icy embrace, reducing their movements to a crawl.
[Icebound Imprisonment]
>>Striking a foe with precision allows the battleaxe to unleash a surge of intense cold, encasing the target in a solid block of ice. While trapped, the victim is rendered immobile and highly vulnerable to subsequent attacks.
[Frostbite Resonance]
>>The battleaxe resonates with the frigid essence of the glacier, inflicting a lingering frostbite effect on struck enemies. This debilitation reduces their resistance to cold-based attacks, making them susceptible to further icy assaults.
[Glacial Fortification]
>>As the wielder brandishes the Glacial Fury Battleaxe, a protective aura of glacial energy forms around them. This ephemeral shield mitigates incoming physical and magical attacks, providing a brief but potent layer of defense.
[Blizzard's Wrath]
>>In times of dire need, the battleaxe can be plunged into the ground, triggering a localized blizzard. Icy winds whip around the wielder, creating a freezing tempest that damages and disorients nearby foes while reinforcing the battleaxe's enchantments.
[Petrifying Frostbite]
>>A masterful strike infuses the target with an intensified frostbite, culminating in a petrifying effect. The victim, frozen to the core, is temporarily transformed into an ice statue, rendering them completely helpless until the enchantment dissipates.
-->[Restriction: Only a cultivator who has mastered the ice element at the Grandmaster level can wield this Battleaxe.]
"Ragnar, do you like it?" He inquired.
"Are you kidding me, I love it...Ragnar said with a cheerful look. He then snatched the axe from Rasoul and started appraising it.
The Glacial Fury Battleaxe stands as a formidable masterpiece, crafted from the purest enchanted ice sourced from the heart of a glacier. Its imposing frame showcases a menacing silhouette, featuring a broad, double-edged blade that emits an ethereal blue glow. Delicate frost patterns intricately trace along the surface, resembling frozen tendrils that shimmer in the surrounding light. The hilt, expertly sculpted from a fusion of resilient ice and enchanted metal, provides a secure grip for the wielder and is adorned with icy runes pulsing with otherworldly energy.
'On to the next item then...