LIGHTNOVELSTORY Chapter 8: Chapter 8: Conquered
Ethan stood amidst the fading echoes of the Abyssal Warden's demise. As the last remnants of the boss disintegrated into nothingness, the arena pulsed with dark energy. The Abyssal Shard he had just acquired floated before him, merging with the Warden's Core and releasing an intense light.
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[System Alert: Unique Relic Unlocked]
Name: Abyssal Harbinger's Mantle
Type: Relic
Effect: Enhances the "Abyssal Harbinger." Grants the following bonuses:
+500 HP, +300 MP
Strength, Agility, Intelligence, and Endurance increased by +50%
Skill Augmentation: Upgrades all class-specific skills.
Passive Effect: "Abyssal Dominion" – Corruption Gauge effects reduced by 50%.
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Ethan reached for the glowing relic. The moment his fingers touched its surface, a surge of power coursed through his body.
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[Class Upgrade Alert]
Congratulations! Your class "Abyssal Harbinger" has been enchanced. You now embody the Abyss, a force of chaos and destruction. Proceed with caution.
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Ethan dropped to his knees, gasping for air as the transformation took hold. His aura darkened, shifting to a deep purple hue that radiated raw, unbridled power. His stats skyrocketed, and he could feel the energy in every fiber of his being.
He opened his updated status window.
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[Status Window]
Name: Ethan Cross
Class: Abyssal Harbinger
Level: 11
Race: Human
Title: Riftwalker, Bearer of the Abyssl Core
HP: 680 / 680
MP: 410 / 410
Strength: 90
Agility: 92
Endurance: 81
Intelligence: 67
Wisdom: 45
Luck: 18
Charm: 12
Skills:
Shadow Cloak+: Become undetectable for 20 seconds.
Abyssal Chains+: Bind and drain HP while slowing the enemy.
Creation of Shadows+: Summon five enhanced shadow servants.
Abyssal Grasp+: Crush enemies with massive shadowy force.
Items:
Darksteel Dagger: A weapon forged from rare materials.
Abyssal Harbinger's Mantle: Unique relic that amplifies the Abyssal Harbinger class.
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Ethan rose to his feet, his renewed strength almost intoxicating. "This is it," he murmured. "This is the power I need."
The surroundings trembled as the voice of the Abyss returned, deeper and more resonant than before.
"Bearer of the Mantle, your trial is not yet complete. The Abyss demands your final tribute. Enter the Rift of Ascension and prove your worth to return to your world."
A massive, swirling portal appeared before Ethan. Unlike the previous rifts, this one emanated a sense of finality and purpose. Its dark tendrils reached out, inviting him to step forward.
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System Alert: Final Rift Unlocked
Rift of Ascension
Difficulty: S+
Objective: Defeat the Riftkeeper to earn the right to leave the Abyssal Dungeon.
Rewards: Unique Relic, Global Fame, and Abyssal Titles.
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Ethan gritted his teeth. He had no choice. If he wanted to return to Red Leaf Village and unravel the mysteries surrounding the Abyss, he had to conquer this final challenge.
The Rift of Ascension was a cathedral of shadows, its towering arches alive with writhing energy. At the center of the vast hall stood the Riftkeeper.
It was a towering entity, ten feet tall, with an armored form that seemed to consume light itself. Its face was obscured by a featureless helm, and its massive scythe crackled with Abyssal energy.
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[Status Window: Abyssal Riftkeeper]
Name: Abyssal Riftkeeper
Race: Abyssal Entity
Level: 25
HP: 3,500 / 3,500
Attack: 150
Skills:
Scythe of Oblivion: Deals 300 damage in a sweeping arc.
Abyssal Eruption: Creates shockwaves of corruption that increase Corruption Gauge by 20%.
Void Step: Teleports unpredictably to deliver critical strikes.
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The Riftkeeper's voice boomed across the chamber. "You have come far, Abyssal Harbinger. But the Abyss does not give freely. Prove you are worthy to wield its power—or perish!"
Ethan activated Shadow Cloak+, vanishing from sight as the Riftkeeper swung its scythe. The blade carved through the air with a deafening roar, narrowly missing him.
Ethan summoned enhanced chains to bind the Riftkeeper.
Damage Dealt: 200
Effect: Riftkeeper's movement slowed for 5 seconds.
The boss retaliated with Abyssal Eruption, sending shockwaves across the battlefield. Ethan's Corruption Gauge surged by 20%, reaching 40%.
"Not good," Ethan muttered, feeling the effects slow him slightly.
Ethan's servants attacked the Riftkeeper, dealing consistent damage.
Total Damage Dealt: 600
The Riftkeeper teleported behind Ethan with Void Step, slashing with its scythe.
Damage Taken: 150
Ethan staggered but recovered quickly. His enhanced stats allowed him to counter with Abyssal Grasp+, crushing the boss's armor.
Damage Dealt: 500
The Riftkeeper roared in fury, its health dropping to half. It unleashed Scythe of Oblivion, forcing Ethan to dodge repeatedly, each miss increasing his Corruption Gauge by another 10%.
"One last push," Ethan growled, activating Abyssal Dominion to reduce the effects of his Corruption.
Ethan combined all his skills into a devastating combo, overwhelming the Riftkeeper with relentless attacks. The boss fell to its knees, and Ethan delivered the final blow with his dagger.
Total Damage Dealt: 3,500
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[Boss Defeated]
XP Gained: 2,000
Loot Acquired: Abyssal Riftkeeper's Heart, Mantle of the Abyss, Relic of Ascension
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The chamber grew silent as the Riftkeeper dissolved into shadows. Ethan felt a surge of energy as the Relic of Ascension materialized before him.
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[Global Announcement]
Player Ethan Cross has completed the Abyssal Dungeon, conquering the Rift of Ascension!
Rewards: Unique Titles, Global Fame, and the Abyssal Conqueror Relic.
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Ethan let out a sigh of relief as the portal back to Red Leaf Village opened before him. He had done it. He had conquered the Abyss, but the journey was far from over.