Soul Devourer Chapter 6 Episode 18 — Forbidden Nourishment
After completing the entry procedures, Yuito brought Samael and the others along with【Void Magic】and stepped through the dungeon entrance.
The next moment, his surroundings changed.
A barren expanse of exposed earth stretched endlessly in every direction, with nothing obstructing the view.
Across the desolate field, scattered hunters were locked in fierce battles against gigantic insect-type monsters.
Getting caught in a chaotic melee was the last thing he wanted.
Yuito advanced deeper into the field.
As if they had been waiting for him, a swarm of enormous insect monsters came writhing toward him.
They were grotesque fly-like creatures with three heads attached to a single body. Their rapidly beating wings tore through the air, generating violent gusts of wind.
The pressure was strong enough to make him instinctively want to shield his face with his arm.
…Yet Yuito was smiling.
That fly monster… Naberius Beelzebub.
When he had viewed its information with【Discernment】, he had noticed it possessed a new skill.
Drawing《Sköfnung》from his《Magic Pouch》, he moved.
He activated【Warp】and【Air Step】in succession.
Kicking through space itself, he darted freely through the air.
Using three-dimensional movement, he slipped between the Naberius Beelzebubs and swept his longsword in a flashing arc.
Each time a brilliant slash of light streaked through the air, another massive three-headed body crashed to the ground.
『Skill Acquired【Voracity】Lv.8』
Once the battle had settled down, he opened his status window and checked the details of the newly acquired skill.
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【Voracity】Lv.8
- Allows the skill-holder to consume monsters, mana stones, humans, and other targets without processing;
- Nullifies and absorbs all diseases and status ailments originating from consumed targets;
- Strengthens the user's organs, muscles, and cells;
- One of the target's eight attributes is selected at random, and 1% of that attribute is added to the user's corresponding attribute (rounded normally — if the rounded value is 0, 1 is added);
- As the skill level increases, absorption efficiency and strengthening effects improve.
Strength +8, Endurance +8
※ Everything consumed will taste delicious, and appetite will increase.
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“...Come on, that's completely broken.”
The meat of delicious monsters such as Orcs and Flame Wyverns was already sold on the market as processed food products.
But【Voracity】was on an entirely different level.
Not only did it include monsters, it even worked on humans.
There was no need to worry about disease or status ailments, and no processing was required.
Everything was completely absorbed.
On top of that, although limited to a single randomly selected attribute, it could increase attributes just like【Soul Eater】.
Furthermore, it strengthened the body itself.
If both his attributes and physical durability reached extreme levels, fighting Divine Artifacts once again might no longer be a dream.
“So everything I eat will taste good, huh...”
His gaze fell to the corpse of a Naberius Beelzebub lying at his feet.
He certainly felt some revulsion.
But if it meant becoming stronger…
He couldn't afford to be picky.
After hesitating several times, he steeled himself and bit into the corpse.
The moment he did, a shock ran through him.
An incredibly rich flavor exploded across his tongue, stimulating his appetite far beyond what should have been possible from raw, unprocessed flesh.
The texture of the hair bristles on it's body didn't bother him.
Neither did the metallic smell of blood.
The only thing that remained was an overwhelming desire to eat more.
Every time he swallowed, he could feel something inside his body changing.
His muscles tightened as though swelling from within, while an irresistible sense of euphoria spread throughout his entire body.
He wanted more…
But even he couldn't devour an entire monster whole.
Once his stomach was full, he reluctantly forced himself to stop eating.
『Magic Power +5』
Wiping his mouth, he repeatedly clenched and unclenched his hand, testing the changes in his body.
“...This sense of omnipotence is on a completely different level.”
His hunger was satisfied, and his fighting spirit surged.
Together with Samael and the others, he resumed exterminating the Naberius Beelzebubs.
When the hundredth one fell, he discovered a cave halfway up a small hill.
Approaching and peering inside, he saw a long stone-paved corridor stretching straight into the darkness beyond.
…There was no doubt about it.
It was the path leading to the boss room.
Without hesitation, Yuito stepped inside and advanced deeper into the corridor.
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E/N:
I feel conflicted but… Holy-moly what an absurd skill, good thing the God didn't alter skill-stealing ability! Efficiency increase getto!
Stay tuned!
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