YM778.TV Chapter 40 The Three Drops
Three messages appeared before Karsha\'s vision after he dispatched the defenseless snakes. A smile crept onto the corner of his lips as he read through the messages. Unable to resist, he opened his status window to check how far he had progressed with the Exp and Attribute (Stat) point farming.
< Name: Karsha Damon >
< Age: 19 >
< Sex: Male >
< Race: Human >
< Class: Berserker Swordsman (Locked) >
< Title: None >
< Bloodline: Berserker Mutant Tiger (66%) >
< Realm: Master - Level 9 >
< STR: 320 / AGL: 310 / HEA: 320 / STA: 320 >
< Mana: 20000 >
< Exp: 2000/30000 >
Available Stats: 21,000
Available Exp: 803,000
< Technique >
[ Tiger strike ]
< Skills >
[Imitate: Passive / [Thrust: Passive] / [Berserker Fury: Passive] - Locked / [Red Eye Tiger (Tier 10): SSS]
"It seems the new skills have merged with the Red Eye Tiger skill. But what is that SSS? It was previously SS," Karsha wondered when he saw the unique upgrade to his skill. "Could it be that I have raised the level?" He pondered it again, but with no answer forthcoming, he started poking around the Red Eye Tiger skill.
Unlike techniques that cannot be upgraded to the next grade, skills have two ways of measurement. They can be in Tiers, which determine the strength of the skill, and Ratings, which determine the Mastery of the skill. However, Karsha has a system, so the sky isn\'t even the limit.
For most people, the Rank or Tier of a skill cannot be raised. So a Tier 10 skill will forever remain Tier 10, but not for someone like Karsha. However, their ratings can be raised. Skills are rated based on their Mastery. These ratings range from F, E, D, C, B, A, S, SS, SSS, SSS+, SSE...
The higher the ratings, the more the damage output. So, for Karsha to have a rating of SSS on one of his skills meant he could generate more output than someone with an A or B rating, despite them having the same Tier of skills.
When he received the skill, it was only rated SS; however, after merging or assimilating nine other skills into it, it finally managed to climb the ladder to SSS.
But that wasn\'t all; the skills that had merged with the Red Eye Tiger could also be upgraded if Karsha continued to use them and his understanding continued to expand. In short, if he kept adding skills to the Red Eye Tiger, he would be able to raise the rating to SSS+ and even SSE.
Additionally, by continuously using the skills that had been added, he would be able to raise their ratings, further strengthening the skills and adding to the already powerful output that the Red Eye Tiger would enhance.
< Red Eye Tiger (Tier 10): SSE >
-- [Lightning Strike (Tier 2): D] / [Darkness Aura (Tier 2): D] / [Fire beam (Tier 3): D] / [Illuminate (Tier 2): D] / [Earth Spike (Tier 3): D] / [Wind blade (Tier 3): D] / [Water Domain (Tier 3): C] / [Ever Freezing Ice Domain (Tier 4): C]
"Looks like using the skills often will increase their strength," Karsha remarked, quick to pick up on the reasons behind the alphabets. He smiled with satisfaction. So far, he has only used the water and ice domains, causing them to rise to a C rating while the others remain at D.
Ayarr, concealed and watching Karsha, couldn\'t help but wonder what the boy was up to. She continued to observe the complicated expressions appearing on Karsha\'s face. However, since she intended to remain hidden, she refrained from taking any action, like asking him what was going on.
"Looks like I\'ve hit the jackpot this time around, three orbs." He laughed like a maniac before walking toward the three orbs. He picked the first one and shattered it.
Immediately, Skinlike leather armor made from the skin of the Grey Scale Cobra appeared in his hands. The details of the armor immediately appeared.
<Ding! Congratulations on obtaining Rare Rank Armot: Dark Scale Leather armor >
< Dark Scale Leather armor >
Rank: Rare
Category: Armor
-- A light leather armor made from the skin of a Grey Scale Armor. Wearing this will meld with your skin, adding an extra layer of protection against physical attacks.
-- Defense: +80
-- Strength: +50
-- Health: +100
Note: It has self-healing abilities, so damage to it will heal over time.
"Good armor," Karsha remarked as he removed his black leather armor and equipped the new one. True to the description, the armor melded and seemingly merged with Karsha\'s skin, transforming it into that of a Grey Scale Cobra.
His previous white skin now turned brownish with scales all over. The only parts unaffected were his arms and face. "This is great. I don\'t even feel restricted in the slightest."
After moving his joints a few times and ensuring the newly added layer wouldn\'t restrict his movement, he equipped his dark armor and proceeded to shatter the second orb.
Instantly, a brown-covered skill book appeared in his hands. The cover bore the same pattern as the Grey Scale cobras, a brown scale in nature.
< Ding! Congratulations on Obtaining a Tier 3 Skill book: Cobra Strike>
< Skill: Cobra Strike >
Rank: Tier 3
-- When the skill is activated, the user\'s swords will be imbued with the venom of the Grey Scale Cobra. Every strike carries an amplified dose of this venom.
-- 5% of the target\'s HP will be drained for every successful strike.
-- Additionally, 15% of the target\'s HP will be drained for every critical hit.
< Does the host wish to learn his skill >
-- Yes
-- No
\'Yes\'
< Congratulations. You have learned a new Skill: Cobra Strike >
< Does the host wish to add it to Red Eye Tiger Skill >
-- Yes
-- No
"Yes," Karsha replied, having already witnessed the effect of the Red Eye Tiger on the new and weak skills. He quickly incorporated the new skill. He wasn\'t a fool. The place he was in now was extremely dangerous, and even though he had miraculously managed to kill three Tier 6 monsters without breaking a sweat, he sensed that something wasn\'t right.
Thus, he knew he had to strengthen himself while waiting for the system to activate his class.
\'I can\'t always rely on the system since it has been unreliable for weeks. I need to get stronger.\' Looking at the three monstrous snakes stretching 12 meters long, he knew that if he were to face them, he wouldn\'t stand a chance. He wasn\'t that strong, and the fact that the system could go offline anytime made him start to see things differently.
If he managed to gain some strength before the system came back online, he would be able to further enhance his abilities. In doing so, he would not only become more powerful but also gain confidence in himself.
\'I need to start taking risks.\' He then picked up the third orb and shattered it. He expected something significant to appear; however, when the orb shattered, only a small vial of blood materialized in his palm.
< Ding! Congratulations on obtaining the king-rank blood of a Grey Scale Cobra >
< Grey Scale Cobra Blood (Consumable) >
Rank: King
-- Once consumed, the blood will temper the body and strengthen it, which will further add to the defense and strength of the consumer.
-- +100 points will be added to all attributes
-- Additional rewards will be added once the host consumes the blood.
[Note: It is extremely painful when consuming blood, so prepare before consuming.]
"Sounds like something I should consume right about now," Karsha mused. As an alchemist, he understood the effects of a potent body-tempering treasure, so he could discern that the blood was a good start.
"After all, it\'s king-grade blood. Who wouldn\'t want to consume that?"
Consumable blood comes in various ranks: Common, Rare, King, Saint, Sage, Monarch, Mystical, Divine, Primordial, Immortal, Supreme, Celestial, God... Therefore, the fact that he had just obtained king-rank blood meant he was more than fortunate.
After storing the beasts in his space ring, Karsha sat down and drank the blood in one gulp. Immediately afterward, his pupils constricted and narrowed as he felt his body undergo a stretching sensation, akin to a taut rope.
A few seconds later, he experienced agonizing pain all over his skin, causing him to bite down on his lips as he endured it. His bones reformed, and his skin changed slightly, becoming thicker and more resilient.
As time passed, the pain intensified, yet Karsha showed no sign of giving up. With the blood coursing through him, he continued to absorb every last drop, determined to gain all the additional benefits while fortifying himself.
Twenty-four hours passed in the blink of an eye, yet he persisted in absorbing the blood. Forty-eight hours came and went, and slowly, five days elapsed, yet Karsha remained steadfast in the cave.
However, on the seventh day, a booming sound resonated through the cave, sending dust flying out and catching Ayarr\'s attention. She arched an eyebrow as she watched Karsha emerge from the cave with a new appearance.
He had undergone noticeable changes. His previously slim body had gained some additional flesh, and his facial features had subtly transformed, turning the once average-looking Karsha into a more striking young man.
His short red hair had grown slightly, now cascading behind him. However, the most prominent change was in his eyes. The once ocean-blue irises had shifted to a darker, bluish-red hue, and his eyelids now bore a slightly darker pigment, giving him a gaze that could captivate anyone\'s attention.
"Six days more, time to strengthen my skills," Karsha declared as he began to move back into the forest, where he would spend the next few days honing his skills and simultaneously enhancing their proficiency.