Soul Devourer Chapter 4 Episode 35 — Proof of Growth, And On to The Next Prey
I had crushed the Infight Monkeys that attacked me time and again making use of nothing but【Martial Arts】.
There was no exhaustion heavy enough to leave me gasping. If anything, my body felt sharpened, and only the exhilaration of battle remained.
At last, I discovered the stone entrance leading to the boss chamber.
Torches lined at equal intervals illuminated the neatly arranged stone corridor. The faint crackle of sparks bursting from the flames echoed strangely loud within the silence.
I walked forward at an unhurried pace and arrived before the massive door. I could charge in immediately, but since I had the time, I decided to take a short break.
Sitting down by the wall, I pulled out a two-liter bottle of green tea and some rice balls from my《Magic Pouch》.
Every time I saw the tea still perfectly chilled, I was reminded how convenient the time-stop function of the《Magic Pouch》truly was.
That was exactly why I made frequent stops at convenience stores during dungeon exploration, to restock food and drinks.
While eating, I brought up my status window to pass the time.
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Ability Values
・Magic Power 92,777
（559+92,158+60）
・Strength 80,683
（559+79,804+320）
・Endurance 83,403
（554+82,789+60）
・Agility 80,526
（559+79,787+180）
・Intelligence 81,087
（559+80,468+60）
・Spirit 83,529
（554+82,720+260）
・Dexterity 81,032
（554+80,338+140）
・Luck 93,488
（559+92,929）
Job —〔Sage〕
• A supreme job unlocked only for males when one of the eight elemental magic,【Holy Magic】or【Debuff Magic】reaches level 10.
• Skill【Fire Magic】Level +2.
• Unlocks【Composite Magic】.
Conversion: Surplus Experience
Remaining 1,193,940,524
Skills
«Magic-type»
・【Earth Magic】Lv.9（+1）
・【Wind Magic】Lv.9（+1）
・【Lightning Magic】Lv.9（+1）
・【Composite Magic】Lv.8（NEW）
«Combat-type»
・【Martial Arts】Lv.10（MAX）
・【Covert Strike】Lv.9（+1）
«Enhancement-type»
・【Earth Magic Enhancement】Lv.9（+1）
・【Wind Magic Enhancement】Lv.9（+1）
・【Impact Enhancement】Lv.10（MAX）
・【Lightning Magic Enhancement】Lv.9（+1）
«Support-type»
・【Sovereign Aura】Lv.10（MAX）
・【Phantom】Lv.10（MAX）
・【Cast Priming】Lv.9（+1）
・【Parallel Casting】Lv.9（+5）
・【Mana Transfer】Lv.7（NEW）
«Monster-type»
・【Riptide】Lv.9（+1）
・【Sandstride】Lv.9（NEW）
・【Sand Dominion】Lv.9（NEW）
・【Celestial Eye】Lv.9（NEW）
・【Wind Sense】Lv.9（NEW）
・【Wind Dominion】Lv.9（NEW）
・【Thunder Eclipse】Lv.8（NEW）
・【Overfall】Lv.9（NEW）
・【Whirlpool】Lv.9（NEW）
・【Ripple Aegis】Lv.8（NEW）
・【Flash Recall】Lv.10（MAX）
・【Battle Insight】Lv.10（MAX）
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The last time I had reviewed everything like this was after clearing the first S-rank dungeon, and slaughtering the many hunters who lay in wait there.
Compared to then, my ability values had risen by over 26,000. I had crushed criminal syndicates and assassin groups, and conquered four S-rank dungeons.
Growth of this magnitude was only natural.
Many of my skills had reached high levels, and more had finally hit Level 10. That alone made me happy.
To be honest, the satisfaction of fully mastering a skill was even greater than seeing my ability values rise.
And, my surplus experience had skyrocketed.
“Well then, let’s check the skills I got from the Infight Monkeys.”
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【Flash Recall】Lv.10
- Helps memorises visual information as if it were a photograph.
- Can memorise up to 10 items at a time.
Intelligence +10
【Battle Insight】Lv.10
- Intuitively understand the intent behind an opponent’s offensive and defensive movements, and adapt skill-user's combat techniques accordingly over time.
- The rate at which user master combat techniques increases with skill level as well as user level.
Intelligence +10, Dexterity +10
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Both were immensely useful in battle.
My hand-to-hand techniques had improved dramatically through fighting the Infight Monkeys, but what awaited me next was the boss that commanded them.
To refine my martial arts even further, especially【Battle Insight】would prove invaluable.
Now then, how to spend roughly 1.2 billion surplus experience.
To think I had accumulated that much… the experience yield from the Infight Monkeys had been excellent.
“Well, what should I allocate it to…”
Considering close combat with martial arts and weapons, as well as ambush tactics using【Stealth】and【Phantom】, the first choice was obvious.
『Skill【Warp】Lv.10 (MAX) UP』
Next, thinking about skills that consume magic power like【Sand Dominion】,【Wind Dominion】, and【Ripple Aegis】, the second choice was clear.
『Skill【Mana Recovery Boost】Lv.10 (MAX) UP』
Now I recover Magic Power at 10% of my Magic Power value per minute. With my current stats, that meant 9,300 per minute automatically.
Since my Magic Power increases through【Soul Eater】,【Mana Recovery Boost】had excellent synergy with me.
Finally, which skill to raise last. Nothing in particular demanded priority, but this one was worth maxing.
『Skill【Discernment】Lv.10 (MAX) UP』
Now I could view nearly any hunter’s status. If there was someone I couldn’t discern, it would mean their【Subterfuge】is maxed at Level 10 or beyond, a top-tier individual at a glance.
I closed the status window and stood.
“Alright. Fully prepared. Let’s go take a look at the boss’s face.”
I placed my hand on the heavy door. The cold weight transmitted through my palm seemed to embody the tension of the battle ahead.
And then-
I pushed the door open with force.
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E/N:
Stat values so absurd, even if any Hunter had level higher than 100, they would amount anything to Yuito and yell at the skies that it is unfair 🤣!
Also, again, forgive me for the late upload… Enjoy 2 chapters today! (1/2 chapter)
Stay tuned!
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