The spoils of war from killing the Devourer's clone was an Advance Rank sleeveless leather armor.
It had a black surface, the chest and abdomen were smooth and reserved, there were fine patterns around the shoulders and under the ribs, like two deeper ribbons running through the left and right sides of the armor.
[Name: Devourer Shadow Armor]
[Type: Armor]
[Rarity: II]
[Defense: II]
[Attribute: 1. Devour Force; 2. Devour Strike; 3. Devour Wrath]
[Effect: Big Stomach]
[Prerequisite: Kill the Devourer's clone]
[Able to bring out of dungeon: Yes]
[Remark: Its power is just like its name, although it is just a shadow.]
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[Devour Force: Will devour any attacks lower than rank II (including but not limited to slashing, blunt, piercing, etc.), reduce the damage from attacks higher than rank II by 20%.]
[Devour Strike: Trigger Devour Force twice on the same target, able to reflect damage of + 1 to the target's second attack]
[Devour Wrath: Within 1 second, receive more than 10 attacks consecutively (regardless of whether they are from the same target), all targets within a 25-meter radius will receive a Powerful attack that ignores defense, 2 times per day]
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[Big Stomach: Able to eat more food than usual, acquire better effects, higher chance to trigger special food attributes]
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"Rank II?
Rank I and rank II items have the same glow?
Which means rank I and rank II are different but they are still the same major rank? "
Kieran thought while touching his chin.
If rank I and rank II were the same major rank, the attributes of rank I and rank II should be similar as well.
Not just rank I and rank II, even rank III items might be within the same major rank.
Beyond rank III?
Kieran didn't know but it should be a new rank.
Shaking his head, Kieran collected his scattered thoughts and started to carefully check the attributes of [Devourer Shadow Armor].
Not bad!
That was Kieran's comment on the armor.
Whether it was the rank II defense, the attributes, or even the special effects, they were all decent.
After [Armor of Excellence] was completely destroyed, the stronger [Devourer Shadow Armor] appeared. To Kieran, it was like charcoal in a snowstorm.
Without further ado, Kieran equipped [Devourer Shadow Mail].
Then, Kieran looked at [Mardos Lair].
[Name: Mardos Lair]
[Type: Armor (Right Wrist Guard)]
[Rank: III]
[Defense: III]
[Attribute: 1. Mardos Silk; 2. Mardos Web; 3. Mardos Devour]
[Effect: 1. Mardos Flame; 2. Mardos Fear]
[Prerequisite: The one who killed Mardos (Bound)]
[Remark: Mardos was hatched from a Hell Fiend Spider egg that was left in the mortal realm. The special hatching and catalyzing process caused its growth to be stunted and it lost the inheritance, intellect, and power of a Hell Fiend Spider. All it had was its hunting instinct but your appearance started to change it and the changes are getting deeper!]
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[Mardos Silk: Fire a sticky and retractable spider silk no longer than a hundred meters. Spider silk has rank I defense, target will need to have rank I Strength to break free from the stickiness, 10 seconds duration, 2/day]
[Mardos Web: Fire a 20-meter radius sticky and venomous spider web, binding multiple targets within 150 meters. Web defense is rank I and above, target will need to have rank I Strength to break free from the stickiness. The venom will need to go through 3 Constitution authentications (II, Strong I, New I, if all 3 authentications fail, target will suffer rank II poison damage; if 2 authentications fail, target will suffer rank I poison damage; if 1 authentications fail, target will suffer rank I poison damage), 5 seconds duration, 1/day]
[Mardos Devour: Every time a target is killed, it will absorb a portion of the target's soul energy to replenish user's HP and Stamina. The amount of replenishment is based on the target's soul strength and can also be temporarily stored in the wrist guard. The amount of replenishment is equal to 1 Lethally Wounded State and Stamina Recovery, 2 High Wounded State and Stamina Recovery, 3 Medium Wounded State and Stamina Recovery. (Current Lethally Wounded State and Stamina Recovery 0, High Wounded State and Stamina Recovery 0, Medium Wounded State and Stamina Recovery 0) (Note: This is pure soul energy, no specific attributes, suitable for all Origin Forces)]
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[Mardos Flame: When using Spider Web Spit and Web Bind, the bound target will receive a rank I fire and rank I negative energy assault. (Mardos' fire isn't common fire, it cannot be extinguished by water or earth and it is up to the target's will to activate Hell Fiend Spider Fire)]
[Mardos Fear: The monsters beside the Hell Sulfur River aren't as simple as they look but they or they have chosen to maintain the necessary respect for Mardos. When using Spider Web Spit and Web Bind, the bound target will have to undergo a Spirit authentication no lower than your own, Intuition authentication no lower than your own, Fear and Illusion authentication no lower than your own. If the target fails 1 authentication, they will receive a mental shock equivalent to your own Spirit rank. If the target fails 2 authentication, they will receive a Death authentication at the same time as the mental shock (Special Origin Force, based on you and Mardos). If the target fails, they will die instantly and their soul will be devoured!]
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After witnessing the little spider devour half of the Devourer's body, Kieran knew [Mardos Lair] would undergo drastic changes.
However, he never thought the changes would be this drastic.
From above Legendary to rank III.
The leap in quality made [Mardos Lair] look like a brand new piece of equipment at that moment.
Especially [Mardos' Fear]!
To Kieran, who was a Chosen One, it was the most suitable choice.
Kieran raised his hand and used his index finger to rub the spider pattern on the wrist guard. He couldn't help but curl his lips into a grin.
"You've lost the Hell Fiend Spider's inheritance, intellect and power, all you have left is the instinct to hunt.
"My appearance has started to gradually change this, and the changes are constantly deepening."
Kieran muttered to himself, his tone unconsciously tinged with anticipation.
"Pull down the stars, prey on the Gods …"
"I really want to see your true form as a Hell Fiend Spider."
Wung!
A slight vibration came from the spider ball as if it was replying to Kieran.
Not just [Mardos Lair].
[Lionheart].
[Primus Arm].
[Wild Soul].
[Rudermoren Skin].
[Ring of the Serpent King].
[Wolf's Remnant Feast].
And … [Arrogant Word]!
All the pieces of equipment were sending a faint message to Kieran. It was faint and blurry, even Kieran couldn't clearly understand what they were trying to convey.
However, he instinctively reached out his hand and touched the pieces of equipment.
Kieran didn't forget the scene when he faced the Devourer.
He wouldn't forget it either.
Because, compared to the others.
These seemingly lifeless pieces of equipment and items were more like companions that fought side by side with him.
"Companions?"
Kieran asked himself softly.
Wung!
All eight pieces of equipment and items responded in unison.
Then …
Kieran saw the grassland.
A golden lion was crawling on the grassland, ruling the special pack.
A giant white wolf was roaming the outer circle, howling ceaselessly.
The armored rhino and crocodile were marching forward bravely.
The golden little snake and the sea serpent that raised the giant wolf were hiding deep underground.
Deeper underground, where the magma was rumbling.
The little spider was floating leisurely on the surface.
Then, Kieran saw himself holding [Arrogant Word].
His figure was blurry under the starry sky.
Kieran's vision also started to blur at that moment.
He saw himself opening his mouth, trying to say something, but before his voice could come out, it vanished.
Within a breath's time, the grassland was gone.
Everything returned to normal.
Kieran returned to his old broken garage.
The equipment and items on him were still the same, but in Kieran's heart, he had a different view.
Or rather, it was a brand new view.
"Companions!"
Kieran said again.
It was different from the previous doubtful tone, this time it was a definite tone.
"What's wrong?"
Lawless and Starbeck looked up at Kieran when they heard him muttering to himself.
"Nothing.
"Lawless, do you know anyone who can repair soft armor?"
Kieran took out the damaged [Olinde Soft Armor].
[Olinde Soft Armor] was damaged together with [Armor of Excellence].
Although [Olinde Soft Armor]'s defense wasn't enough for Kieran's current enemies, don't forget that [Olinde Soft Armor] was considered as an extra piece of equipment, it could be worn inside [Devourer Shadow Mail].
During critical moments, it might very well become a life-saving straw.
Just like [Burwell's Slaughter], a soft blade that could be hidden inside [Wild Soul].
"Oh right, can you help me get a [Sharp Weapon, Special Sword Weapon] skill book?
As long as the price isn't too outrageous.
It's best if we can barter for it. "
Kieran continued and at the same time, he passed a dozen common Magic equipment to Lawless to deal with.
"If you want to repair soft armor, you'll have to find Sho.
"He's the best armor restorer I know."
Of course, he's a little cold and quiet. A man with a name like Sho might cause misunderstandings, but he's not a bad person.
Didn't Blacksmith introduce him to you? "
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Lawless's chatterbox attribute was activated when he heard Kieran's question.
Kieran wisely kept quiet and contacted the player named Sho.
[I need to repair a soft armor.]
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Kieran sent a screenshot of the message and got a reply.
Sho: 10K
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His reply was as clean and concise as always, without any delay.
After Kieran passed the points and the soft armor to Sho, he didn't sit around and wait, instead, he turned his attention to his skill attribute tab.
[Points: 535000; Skill Points: 92; Golden Skill Points: 11; Golden Attribute Points: 12]
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The danger of the last dungeon was unprecedented. Even now, when Kieran thought about it, he still felt a lingering fear towards the Devourer. But correspondingly, the rewards were huge as well.
Other than the common Points and Skill Points, the Golden Skill Points and Golden Attribute Points were enough to raise Kieran's strength to another level.
Soon, Kieran listed the skills that he could level up.
Musou [Sharp Weapon, Dagger].
Musou [Sharp Weapon, Bow].
Musou [Evading].
Musou level [Greatsword Block].
Musou [Firearm Weapon, Explosion].
Grand Master [Sharp Weapon, Dual Wield Heavy Arms].
Master [Sharp Weapon, Special Heavy Arms].
Pro [Sword Skill, Dragon Force].
Grand Master [Sword Skill, Tiger Stance].
Grand Master Level [Barsical Kick].
Grand Master [Hundred Violent Kicks].
Grand Master [Blade Kick].
Grand Master [Viper Kick].
Master [Dormant Viper].
Musou [Tracking].
Among them, the first seven belonged to the basic category.
The rest were extended greatsword skills, hand-to-hand skills, and special-type skills.
Obviously, 11 Golden Skill Points couldn't upgrade all the skills.
Kieran could only choose a few or specialize in one of the skills.
If he wanted to specialize in one skill, Kieran was leaning towards [Tracking].
No one knew better than Kieran how useful [Tracking] was. Therefore, Kieran placed [Tracking] as his first choice.
However, after that, Kieran was a little hesitant.
He knew very well what his strengths were.
All-rounded!
He could easily deal with all kinds of sudden situations.
Whether it was multiple basic skills, greatsword skills, or freehand skills, all of them were extensions of Kieran's mastery.
[Dormant Viper] was the same.
The effects of the Master level skills were enough for Kieran to look forward to the next level. However, the consumption was too high!
Unless he gave up on leveling up other skills, it would be hard for him to level it up to the practical level.
"Should I specialize in [Dormant Viper]?
"Or should I choose Basic, Greatsword, or Barehanded?"
Kieran frowned.
Kieran couldn't make up his mind after thinking for a long time. In the end, he tried to get more suggestions from Lawless and Starbeck.
"Attack!
"The best offense is the best defense!"
Choosing an offensive skill is not a bad choice. "
Lawless said straightforwardly.
Kieran nodded and didn't deny his friend's point.
He then looked at Starbeck.
Likewise, Lawless also looked at Starbeck.
Under Lawless' gaze, Starbeck was undoubtedly nervous but when he saw the anticipation in Kieran's eyes and recalled his embarrassing performance, Starbeck clenched his teeth and said.
"I-I think you should choose basic skills.
I've come across more than once that I couldn't learn advanced or high level skills because my basic skills were too low level.
"First, everything evolves from the foundation. Even a skyscraper is only as tall as it is because of its solid foundation."
Starbeck stuttered.
However, his words were still quite complete.
Kieran's eyes shone when he heard what Starbeck said.
With his current strength, it wasn't hard for him to acquire basic skills, the hard part was the advanced, high level, and even the special skills.
Players weren't idiots, they knew the value of the special skills.
Most of them would choose to learn it on their own.
Even if the conditions weren't good enough, they would wait for the right price and wouldn't simply sell it.
"How are you going to complete the dungeon with just basic skills and no offense?"
Although Lawless felt what Starbeck said made sense, he still objected out of instinct.
Starbeck shrunk behind Kieran right away after the rebuttal.
Kieran smiled when he saw Starbeck dodging his attacks like a cowardly deer.
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