[CH399+ Continued] Dungeon Diver: Stealing A Monster's Power

Chapter 399

Inside the tiny clear orb, there's swirling black energy, similar to the mass that surrounded its energy attacks as well as the manifestation of its black cloak-like body.

My eyes dart downward to see the aftermath for myself.

Its white bones are left shattered in pieces on the arena floor, now being consumed by my residue of black flames. The body it once had dissolved away into the flames as well the moment its soul energy was dispersed.

I begin to smile, and accept my victory, but I'm stopped before the corner of my lip can turn up any further.

Deep in the back of the flaming arena floor, 4 blips of white light appear.

The extremely tall royal guard's voice resonates through my mind before I can even make eye contact with it.

"It seems you're weaker than we thought. You are not a threat, but I thank you for the show."

A notification pops up on my wristband, alerting me that my new platinum balance is just over 326.

The main guard disappears in a flash of white light, and one of the others speaks again continuing in its place while the two by its sides retrieve all of the leftover bone fragments of the Wraith.

"You're authorized to challenge stages beyond the 7th now if you desire. Just know, that was the weakest of the 13 Dark Guards. The Dark One is always watching."

This guard disappears too, and the other two that recover the ashy remains of the wraith disappear soon after. I don't even get a chance to respond. I'm still grasping the Wraith's Essence stone, floating high above the black flames in the stadium below.

Once I finally fall to the ground, I place the item drop under the ripped and burned rags that remain in the front of my Salamander's Cloak. It's beyond repair, but a fine cover for me to use to place the clear marble into my storage with no prying eyes.

I take a deep breath and put out the flames around me, finally deactivating most of my perception and stat-boosting skills. I keep my Red Hydra's Buff activated, as I have no idea what will happen to me if I shut it off right now. I'd like Abby by my side before I try.

The overwhelming roar of the crowd finally comes back to my senses, and my adrenaline spike ceases, letting reality flow back in at a normal rate and the excited announcer's voice echo through the entire arena.

"What a show! Our first challenger to ever face the 8th Stage! And he won! Let's hear it for the Flame Emperor, everybody! What an epic battle we just saw!"

Recaps and slow-mos are shown on a big screen while the announcer continues.

"Would you like to go on to the next-"

Before he can finish his offer, I put a big thumbs down in the air, and put my sword on my waist. Crossing my arms and shaking my head consolidates the point.

He laughs over the loudspeaker.

"Very well, have an excellent night. Until next time. Let's all make some noise one last time for The Flame Emperor!"

I feel the teleport magic kick in again, and the announcer keeps hyping up the recaps to the crowd as they continue to shake the arena with noise louder than any gathering I've ever witnessed.

The intensity of my aura that radiates from my body once I come back to the training room below the ring is powerful enough to instantly knock out every single non-ranked-up hunter down here.

Over a dozen people hit the floor at once, and even Max and Sia lean against the wall holding their heads. Ace manages to stay upright while Maria, Abby, and Monk stare straight ahead with serious looks on their faces.

A blinding green flash of light fills my vision, as the massive summoned rune of Abby's restore skill stretches toward me.

She walks closer at a quick rate, but even from a distance the skill is already taking effect.

I feel the warm energy seep into my body. Simultaneously, I take a deep breath in and out before deactivating my buff.

My body instantly wants to fall limp with fatigue. Every bone feels as if it's been shattered to dust and my muscles feel like they've turned to hot jelly. In the same instant, Abby's warm rejuvenating energy courses through my veins and keeps me standing upright.

Only a few seconds go by as I stand in place, but the mental battle feels like it goes on much longer. Both extreme pleasure from being healed and pain from the Hydra's aftermath clash at once making my mind want to go blank.

Staring forward, the white room blurs more and more, begging to go dark. However, I hold on tight to my consciousness and endure it.

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