With heightened consciousness and strengthened willpower, Aengus finally navigated through the chaotic storm within his soul. What he saw made his eyes widen in terror, and his heart raced violently, as if he were witnessing the greatest miracle of his life.
There, in the depths of his being, lay an illusive, incorporeal figure in a dormant state, or at least it seemed so. He wasn’t sure, as he could barely make out the full figure—his soul was so vast and beyond comprehension that it defied any understanding he had.
“Is this really me? Who am I?”
It felt as though his soul was an entire universe unto itself, boundless and immeasurable. The sheer scope of it overwhelmed him.
But as he continued observing from his third-person perspective, he noticed something deeply unsettling. His soul was riddled with countless cracks, as if it could shatter at any moment.
Aengus could feel a subtle connection to the form, realizing that it was indeed his own soul. Yet, despite this connection, doubt gnawed at him—he questioned his very existence. Everything around him seemed incomprehensible and cloaked in an unfathomable mystery.
Outside, Bella, seated beside Aengus, watched in growing alarm as his body trembled and his heartbeat pounded like a drum.
“Darling? Aengus?” she called, her voice filled with concern. “Come back!”
She shook him lightly, her face tense with worry.
Suddenly, Aengus gasped for air, breaking free from the deep state of consciousness. His chest heaved as he caught his breath, feeling as though he had just run a marathon.
“Are you okay?” Bella asked, sighing in relief as she saw him return to normal.
Calming down, Aengus nodded. “I’m fine, for now. I managed to suppress the chaos inside, but I don’t think I can hold on much longer. And these small soul items won’t be enough to heal the damage.”
From what he observed, Aengus realized that his soul was vast and incomprehensible. So it could not be injured by the minor scratches he initially thought.
Instead, it seemed to have been wounded long ago by an unknown force. The recent events had only worsened the delicate balance it was maintaining till now
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“Ohh! Let’s go the inner district quickly, if we still don’t find what we need there, I will tell father to look for them using his network,” Bella said and they started their walk.
Aengus on the other hand checked his status feeling something should have changed.
[ Name: Aengus Degaro ]
[ Age: 18 ]
[ Title: Cursed Witch Slayer ]
[ Race: 2/3 Human 1/3 Demon ]
[ Level: 36 ]
[ Occupation: Supreme Leader of Liberation Army ]
[ Class: None ]
[ Bloodline Lineage: Beelzebub (Partial-Royal), Death Leviathan (Half-Noble) ]
[ Special Trait: Energy Converter (Artificial) ]
[ Soul: ZERO, Zytherion Omniversal Ruination Extremity ( Damage: Unreadable)]
(AN: Don’t mind the order. You can take it for: Zytherion Extremity of Ruination (Omniverse) if you like it better.
Physical Stats: >
[ Strength: 1256 ]
[ Agility: 1282 ]
[ Defense: 1355 ]
[ Mana: 65,000/130,000 ]
[ Nether Energy: 65,000/ 130,000 ]
[ Attribute points: 0 ]
– [ Active: Doomscale Dragonification -2(B), All-Seeing Sovereign -5 (B), Elemental Graviton Surge -5 (B), Elite Human Transformation (B), Dragon Fusion (B), Spectral Blade Storm -5 (B), Venomous Flash Strike -5(B), Inferno Overlord’s Descent (B) ]
– [ Passive: Enhanced Stamina (C), Critical Strike (C), Poison Resistance (C), Quick Reflexes (C), Melee Combat -10 (C), Blazing Purge -12 (D), Predator’s Instinct -37 (E), Health Regeneration -45 (D)]
[ Special Skills: Monster Breeding (Level- 5)]
[ Demonic Abilities:
– Peak: Heart of Darkness, Hellfire Leviathan Of Death
– Intermediate: Gluttony of Darkness, Darkness King’s Authority
– Basic: None
[ Unique Skills: Appraisal (Basic), Nullified Mental Attacks (Rare), Rapid Cast (Rare), Mana Harvest (Rare), Skill Absorption (Mythic), Universal Synthesis (Ultimate) ]
[ Equipment: Space Bracelet (B), Lord’s Blade of Judgement (B) ]
“Omniversal Extremity? Zero?” Aengus thought inwardly, perplexed.
He had heard the name Zero from MANAS many times, yet its identity still remained a mystery.
Just what was he?
Was he Ethan, Aengus, or Zero? He was puzzled.
He understood there was something more than what met the eye: his mysterious death, his missing parents on Earth, the unknown force behind his reincarnation, the identity of Aengus from the Higher Realm, the arrival of MANAS, and lastly, the identity of ZERO—all were shrouded in multiple layers of mystery.
Nevertheless, he casted all the worries away, not wanting to waste time on them without any clues.
That didn’t matter for now, because his soul felt fragile, as though it was on the verge of shattering, and he doubted if anything in this world could fully heal it. The severity of the damage, and the sheer scope of his soul, felt otherworldly.
But he couldn’t just sit idly by. He needed to find a solution.
Suddenly, a thought flashed in his mind—General Leon had once mentioned a place: The Ancient Land of Treasures.
“If we can’t find anything here, I need to go there,” Aengus decided firmly.
In the inner district, Aengus and Bella cautiously searched the big shops for anything that could help his soul. Most shopkeepers, unimpressed, gave them disdainful glances, but Bella used her mind control abilities to ensure they cooperated. Still, it was all for naught. None of the shops had anything useful.
As they wandered, an old Archdemon passed by. Catching sight of Aengus and Bella, he paused. “So, you’re looking for something related to the soul?”
Aengus and Bella exchanged glances before Bella responded urgently, “Yes, do you know where we can find it, old man?”
The Archdemon looked them over but made no comment about their mixed heritage.
“Ah, child, such treasures are snatched by nobles the moment they appear. How do you expect to find one? Yesterday, I heard that General Zod obtained a valuable soul treasure from the Auction House. I’m afraid there’s none left,” he said before turning and leaving them alone.
Bella clenched her fists in frustration. “Argh! There’s no way we can confront a Demon General. We’re not strong enough to take them on.”
Aengus placed a hand on her shoulder. “Forget it, Bella. Let’s go back. I’ve found another place to search for.”
Bella turned to him, surprised. “Where? Is it nearby?”
“No, it’s in the Human Lands—Araknis Kingdom, Kairos Empire. There’s a secret land that’s about to open there. I might be able to find what I need in that place.”
Bella furrowed her brows. “Hubby, You’re going there alone? I want to go with you too.”
Aengus shook his head.
“Bella, I know you want to visit the Phoenix Empire, but now isn’t the right time. I have to go alone and infiltrate the Araknis Kingdom in disguise. The Transcendentals there might recognize you, but my high human form can cover up my demonic bloodline. I’ll blend in more easily.”
Bella nodded, though unease tugged at her. “I understand, but… what about me? Won’t I be left alone without you?”
Aengus gave a faint smile. “Who said I’m leaving you alone? I’ll leave my doppelganger behind to accompany you. You can begin the next phase of our plan—conquering nearby territories and growing our forces.”
Bella’s face lit up with a smile. “Oh, why didn’t I think of that sooner? That could work. But, can you maintain the connection with your doppelganger from so far away?” She asked, a hint of doubt in her voice.
“Yes, I believe I can,” Aengus replied confidently.
“Alright then, let’s find a Spatial Gate quickly!” Bella said in hurry as she pulled Aengus towards the bustling district. Time was of the essence, and they needed to move fast.
