Chapter 87: Finishing The Abomination Off And The Vessel

Rael gripped his Violin Blade tighter.

After all, he’d be fighting that thing fair and square, one-on-one.

Therefore, he swiftly began tapping the red string.

Notes flew out, each one colliding with the abomination’s massive body.

-2,628,723! Critical Perfect Note! (3x Crystal Violin Blade)

<Resonance: Max Stacks Reached!>

<The next basic attack will do 50% more damage!>

He didn’t go for True Notes just yet, since the proximity didn’t give him much time to imagine anything.

However, all those attacks were aimed where he presumed the balls would be, and if the critical hit went through, then that meant he hit the bullseye.

Rest in pieces, Rael prayed inwardly as the abomination finally closed in.

It was massive, but surprisingly fast, and it soon struck down.

Nonetheless, Rael stepped out of the way, dodging its giant fist.

However, it seemed like the abomination’s intention wasn’t to attack him straight up, but to shatter the ground below.

Pieces of black soil flew upward, knocking Rael off balance.

However, he didn’t panic as he activated a skill he hadn’t used in a while.

[MP -472,500 286,500/3,429,600 (x15 Fractured Prism)]

Even though he hadn’t used it in a while, he could still safely say it was one of the more overpowered skills he had.

And the damage was way more than he expected, too.

-5,317,260! Critical Hit! (x15 Fractured Prism)

Every single one of those shards headed for its balls, and obviously hit their mark.

Good shit, but it still has an overwhelming amount of HP, Rael thought with a sigh.

But of course, it managed to stagger the giant abomination just long enough for Rael to prepare his Violin Blade.

Yet just as he was about to strike, the uneven ground shook, and in the very next moment, a tentacle shot out, grabbing hold of Rael’s foot.

Strangely enough, he didn’t take damage.

Instead…

<Status Ailment: Hollow Touch (Level 1 → 2)>

“You cocksucker…” Rael muttered, but the grin hadn’t vanished off his face.

How dare you give me free stats? Please… no more—

<Status Ailment: Hollow Touch (Level 2 → 3)>

Alright, enough masochist shit, Rael scoffed and used his rapier to separate the tentacles from his feet.

The moment he did, the shards finally exploded.

-3,548,850! Critical Hit! (x15 Fractured Prism)

—AAAAAAAH

Oh? Rael raised a brow. The abomination made a noise… that’s interesting.

Despite that, he couldn’t care less about the abomination, or its lack of balls, as Rael focused up.

And of course, before the abomination could even begin to approach, he tapped his red string.

Rael replicated the sensation of his previous attack, but just slightly more refined, making sure his Violin Blade wouldn’t break.

A slightly smaller note flew toward the monster compared to before, however, the moment it made contact with the abomination’s head, it suddenly ignited its entire body in silver flames.

And soon…

-9,118,747! Critical True Note! (1x Crystal Violin Blade)

-367,538,352! Critical True Note! [10.65% HP Damage] (1x Crystal Violin Blade)

<Plague Abomination (Commander Class Elite) [Level 202] Killed! Experience: +17,520,354>

<+8,760,177 Trell Acquired>

<Level: 117 → 184>

<+106,100 Trell Bonus>

“What in the absolute fuck?” Rael’s eyes widened.

That was a lot.

Like a fucking lot.

That’s not even from a boss monster… a monster that level should give me around 29,000 experience, and if it’s an elite, then it increases by 600 times or so… it’s accurate…

Rael was in disbelief.

But not the bad type of disbelief—if anything, he was really happy right now.

However, before he could relish in that happiness, another popup appeared.

<ERROR!>

<The Depths have forbidden experience gain until you start the third part of the main quest: Find the Beast (Level ???)>

<Would you like to start the third part of the quest? Yes/No>

<Warning: This quest is a long-term quest, and could take upwards of a month!>

He declined it quickly, and a surprising message appeared.

<Instead of experience, the user will now receive stat points upon killing monsters!>

That’s what I needed… Rael let out a sigh.

It was still a little unbelievable, but he didn’t mind.

I’m not the one in the loss here.

Rael turned toward Seryn, who, instead of paying attention to the fight, was playing with Sweepus Prime.

“Yo, I’m done here. I’m going to wake up The Beast now,” Rael said, before walking over and storing the car, while also doing the same with Sweepus Prime.

“Killjoy,” Seryn grumbled. “That was some interesting fighting, and that weapon was also very unique. It reminds me of the zither, but the zither isn’t exactly a weapon—more of an instrument.”

“Yep, I’m still new at using the Violin Blade, so everything is a little crude.” Rael chuckled, stepped toward the bonfire, and, after a quick glance around, spotted the torch.

He picked it up and chucked it into the bonfire.

Like last time, the familiar popups appeared.

<Monument Detected: Gravefire Ritual – Inactive>

<Whitewood Identified: Magic-Infused Ashroot (Extinct)>

<Flame Source Required: Soulkindle Torch – Incomplete Ritual>

<Would you like to ignite the Gravefire? Yes/No>

He accepted immediately, and soon, the giant golden ballsack descended from the obelisk, landing gently in his hands.

I can’t get over this weird sensation, but eh, into the inventory you go, Rael hummed.

<Monument Detected: Gravefire Ritual – Inactive → Active>

<Total Monuments Lit: 2/10>

<Flame will remain until all Monuments are lit.>

<Received: 1 Ember>

Now then, the most important part…

<The Beast has awakened!>

<The Depths have fallen silent!>

<The Beast is lurking!>

Lurking? Rael’s brow twitched as he felt a shiver run down his spine.

He swiftly turned around and met Seryn’s eyes.

However, instead of the annoying purple eyes he was used to seeing, they were currently pitch black.

In fact, they looked nearly identical to the Beast’s eyes he had seen nearly a month ago.

But just in case…

—Bastian Elowen Arcturus Seryn Thorne, The Vessel of the Beast (King Class Boss) [Level ????] [???/???]

…Gulp.

“Human, what is it you are doing?”

Despite the voice belonging to Seryn, Rael knew that wasn’t him.

“Hands got cold, decided to light a fire, why?” Rael replied innocently. “I can share if you’d like?”

“Hmm…” The Beast hummed as it looked at Rael’s body up and down as its eyes suddenly widened.

But that was not all, as the pressure pressing down on Rael was a little…

<Status Ailment: Hollow Touch (Level 3 → 6)>

Intense.

“Human…” The Beast muttered coldly as it began walking closer to him, its eyes radiating malice.

“Why do you have Alune’s mark on you?”

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