The change in the nails was subtle and hidden, but Kieran still noticed it.
Kieran's SSS + Intuition and his meticulous attention to the items in his backpack allowed him to notice that something was wrong at the first moment.
Kieran, who was checking his backpack, easily noticed the changes to [Unknown Nail].
The tawny color had not changed, and the mildew was still there.
Instead, there was a slight change in its shape. Originally, it looked like a part of the nail on the thumb had peeled off, and the whole thing looked flat.
But now, it was slightly curled up, like an upright C.
However, to Kieran's surprise, when he took out the crystal bottle that contained the nail, the curse-like power that originated from the land and infiltrated his body stopped resisting.
Although he would be defeated by the demonic power if he continued, it did not mean that he was powerless to resist.
On the contrary, curse-type power resisted fiercely against demonic power. It was vicious and carried an indomitable grudge as if it was an old enemy.
But now, everything had stopped.
The power of curses allowed the power of demons and cardinal sins to tear and devour it to strengthen itself.
That's right!
To strengthen oneself!
Kieran could clearly feel that his Devil Force and Cardinal Sins Force had been strengthened slightly.
Compared to the whole, it was only a thousandth of the difference.
Obviously, it was an abrupt increase in curse-like power. The normal level of curse-like power from before wouldn't have any effect even if it was devoured by the power of the Devil or the power of Cardinal Sins.
Such a change naturally caught Kieran's attention.
Unlike the Dawn Power and Plague Power, which had a complete system, the Plague Power was different.
The power of the devil and the power of the cardinal sins depended more on his bloodline digging and coincidental devouring.
A sustainable devouring opportunity like the one before him was rare.
However, Kieran would not turn a blind eye to the changes in the crystal bottle.
Kieran lowered his head and looked at the crystal bottle in his hand, muttering to himself.
Soon, Kieran made his decision.
He wanted to give it a try.
Kieran would weigh the pros and cons, but he was not an indecisive person.
He was also not someone who would give up trying just because it was dangerous.
A few [Seal of Dawn] were drawn on the ground by Kieran.
A warm yet tenacious radiance enveloped the surroundings.
Although he had to try, Kieran would not be reckless. He would take the necessary precautions.
In the sky, the Fire Crows patrolled everywhere.
On the ground, the Frost Wolf pup couldn't fight, but it perked up its ears and scanned its surroundings vigilantly.
Hu!
Kieran put down the crystal bottle with his right hand and raised his left hand. A ball of Devil Flame appeared and burned fiercely, rapidly expanding in size.
The curse-like power swarmed over when the demonic power burned. Just like before, it exploded in Kieran's body.
But that was it.
As Kieran picked up the crystal bottle beside his feet, the surging curse-like power calmed down and gave up resisting.
The Devil Force and Cardinal Sins Force started to devour Kieran again.
Sensing the Devil Energy and the Power of Cardinal Sins in his body growing stronger, Kieran was overjoyed.
"It's feasible!"
Though, Kieran didn't forget to check the fingernail inside the crystal bottle.
The fingernail curled up a little more but other than that, there weren't any other changes.
"Again!"
After a careful check, Kieran repeated what he did before.
He attracted the curse-like power and devoured it.
After devouring it, he attracted the curse-like power again.
After repeating the process countless times, Kieran was completely immersed in the rapid growth of the Devil Force and Cardinal Sins Force.
The area around his body was filled with a chaotic sulphuric presence. Whenever one got close, one could hear the devilish and disorientating murmurs.
The Devil's mirage was faintly discernible, blazing flames were flickering in the void.
Lust, Greed, Gluttony, Sloth, Wrath, Envy, the Six Cardinal Sins were unrestrained.
Only Pride was different.
He appeared in front of Kieran and stared at Kieran.
Kieran and Pride stood face to face.
The same face and expression made them feel like they were looking into a mirror.
Still, there was a slight difference.
After observing for a few seconds, Pride frowned and raised his hand, wanting to do something but the moment he raised his hand, the rampant Lust, Greed, Gluttony, Sloth, Wrath, and Envy surrounded him.
"You think you can do it?"
Sloth asked.
"Scram!"
Pride said coldly.
Sloth shrugged but didn't move away.
So did the other cardinal sins.
They surrounded Pride in a pressuring manner.
"Your appearance is a mistake!"
Now, we have the chance to correct our mistake!
"Everyone!"
What do you say we work together? "
Envy stared at Pride ferociously, the jealousy on his face made his face even more twisted.
He envied Pride.
He envied Pride's strength, his abilities, his resemblance to Kieran, everything about Pride.
So, he wanted to tear Pride apart.
So, he chopped his head off with a light sword.
Dawn Sword was glimmering in white brilliance with a gentle and tenacious presence. Pride held it in his hand.
He ignored the repulsion from the energy within.
As if he ignored the rules.
Just like Pride's gaze.
'Beneath me, all are ants.'
Except …
Pride looked at Kieran again.
This time, the cardinal sins didn't stop him anymore.
Envy's head grew back but it was a lot weaker. It looked at Pride with even more jealousy but it hid the furthest away.
Lust, Greed, Gluttony, Sloth, and Wrath were shocked and doubtful.
The cardinal sins were frightened.
"How is this possible?
How can you … "
Lust, Greed, Gluttony, and Wrath stuttered.
Sloth, on the other hand, was in deep thought.
Pride didn't even care about the questions from the cardinal sins, he walked towards Kieran again.
Then, Kieran finished his devouring again.
The Devil Force and Cardinal Sins Force were strengthened once more.
Inside the crystal bottle, the curled nails finally fused together, forming a yellowish-brown claw with a sharp end and a slightly wider end.
Wung!
A slight tremble came from the claw. The turbid liquid started to ripple and when the ripples overlapped with each other, a tremendous impact force crashed onto the crystal bottle.
Kak!
A clear cracking sound later, tiny cracks appeared on the surface of the crystal bottle.
The turbid liquid gushed out from the claw tip and landed on the ground.
Then, the claw tip expanded with exponential speed visible to the naked eye.
"I, the Son of Blood, Fiery Moon, once again … Ugh!"
A light sword swept over.
Before the Son of Moon could finish his words, he was beheaded by the light sword.
Pride glanced at the shriveling corpse in disgust before looking into the distance.
Kieran who opened his eyes without anyone noticing also looked in that direction.
That place was …
The direction of Dawn City.
When the Child of the Moon had appeared, a similar aura had appeared there, but it was countless times more powerful.
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