Chapter 283

[Demonic Reward (Your Choice): ]

[1. Pill of Wrath]

[2. Active Core Trait (Wrath) (30 seconds)]

[You have exchanged the hero's glorious destiny for a grim one: System Reward]

[System Reward (Your Choice):]

[1. Chosen Active Trait (1 minute)]

[2. +10 to all attributes]

[3. +50 to a single attribute]

[4. Demonic Seed of Devotion]

"You've brought me luck, Menna," Mart thought as he stroked Menna's white horn.

She squirmed in bed and continued to sleep peacefully and deeply.

"But what happened to the hero? I know that with the curse I placed on that beast's magical Core, he was going to face great difficulties moving forward; this exceeded my expectations. I must not let my guard down," Mart thought after that unexpected turn of events.

If even the hero could suffer a setback in the human world, despite the blessing he possessed, Mart knew he would be no exception.

This was his world now, a world just like any other, full of greed and a thirst for power.

Full of evil and intrigue.

Naivety or overconfidence were factors that could lead him to death or a fate even worse.

"I have to keep getting stronger; after all, in this world there are some enemies who haven't even fully revealed themselves yet," Mart concluded to himself as he recalled "The Powerful Perception" from the human realm.

"System, do you happen to have any information on what happened to the hero?" Mart asked.

[The system is not omniscient]

[It can only perceive certain changes in people connected to the host]

"It must be because of the curse that I was able to sense it," Mart concluded.

[That is correct, host]

[The hero's fate changed so abruptly that it is possible to perceive the change through the link]

After providing that final piece of information, the system offered no further details regarding the hero.

Without immediately thinking about how to use the rewards, Mart prioritized the hero's situation.

Because, after all, the hero was still alive.

After several hours of considering various possibilities, based on what he knew about the world he found himself in, Mart suddenly reached a conclusion about the hero's possible fate.

"Could it be that they want to use the hero as a test subject? The pursuit of power definitely requires cold and ruthless people. If back then they wanted Prince Absab and the prince's father, that's a strong possibility; moreover, the hero's body must be an excellent vessel or resource…" Mart produced a notebook and a luxurious pen.

"The hero's reappearance could pose a real danger; perhaps he is no longer the hero." After writing those words, Mart put away the notebook and focused on the rewards.

He had to hurry.

It was more than two hours past midnight, and later that afternoon the Grand Ceremony would take place, in which he was the central figure.

"Although the Demonic Seed of Devotion sounds appealing, I need to be in top condition; today will be a day that could change everything for better or for worse. System, allocate the 50 points to the Endurance Attribute."

The moment the system transferred the 50 attribute points to Mart's body, he felt a slight twinge, after which he felt refreshed and brimming with strength.

Although his demonic energy remained intense, his body now seemed capable of containing it with less of a strain.

"Show me my attributes," he said.

...

Mart Sevec (Stan Miller) Attributes:

Health: 160/162

Stamina: 312/324

Demonic Energy: 410/413

Cursed Energy: 13/102

Intelligence: 254

Strength: 282

Agility: 154

Perception of All Things: 208

Charm: 212.5

[Demonic Lineage: Sevec (Demonic Strength: Active)]

[Demonic Deity: Endless Demonic Energy (Available: 10 seconds) (Cooldown: 1 year)]

[Demonic-Spiritual Pact: Denio (High-Level Demonic Spirit)]

[Evil Eye: Reduces the selected target's rank by two ranks for one day (Requires 50 cursed energy points)]

[Unknown Ability (Incomplete): (Inactive)]

[Ancient and Malicious Energy (Locked)]

[Poison Resistance (High Level)]

[Manipulation of Demonic Power: (High-level technique)]

[True Halberd Master]

[Demonic Rewards: 2]

[Demonic Reward: Regenerative Pill (Demonic level) ×1]

[Demonic Reward (Choice): (To be chosen)]

[System Reward: 2]

[System Reward: Active Trait of Lust (1 minute)]

[System Reward: Active Trait of Pride (1 minute)]

[Reward: 1]

[Reward: Random Attribute +0.5]

...

"Although I would have liked to continue improving my Intelligence attribute, the choice I made was the best one given the circumstances; I need my Stamina to reach the Eighth Rank so I can optimize my handling of demonic energy, which will allow me to reach the Ninth Rank without my body deteriorating; but at least, for now, I can wield the full power of the Eighth Demonic Rank for a longer period of time," Mart took a deep breath and then lay down next to Menna.

She was asleep; her beautiful face was serene, and from her expression, she seemed to be sleeping deeply or enjoying a pleasant dream.

"System, what is the 'Pill of Wrath'?" Mart asked.

[Pill of Wrath: A pill created from ancient ingredients and the essence blood of a True Demon]

[Pill of Wrath: Upper Demonic-Rank Pill]

[Pill of Wrath: Exponentially enhances the strength of the one who consumes it, while also allowing them to acquire the Wrath attribute]

[Wrath Attribute (Cumulative): Under special circumstances, the Wrath attribute is capable of further enhancing the strength of the one who possesses it]

Mart looked at Menna again.

He pulled her toward him.

She woke up still a little groggy from sleep, but even so, she embraced her husband with her warm, sensual body.

"Mart, I'm so tired," she said in a sleepy, flirtatious tone.

But suddenly, she felt her energy surge.

As if driven by a primal desire, she swallowed hard; she sensed that something very delicious was nearby.

Menna opened her eyes, filled with curiosity, and saw a bright orange pill surrounded by a red aura.

"Is that a demonic pill?" Menna asked, holding back her desire.

"Yes, it's a High-Rank Demonic Pill; is it a gift?" Mart said with a subtle smile as he looked at Menna.

She embraced Mart, her ample breasts pressed against his chest.

"Is that pill for me?" she asked in a flirtatious tone.

Mart kissed Menna deeply, and she clung to him with her arms and legs.

Once the kiss ended.

Mart placed the pill in Menna's hands.

"Swallow it; I'll help you absorb it efficiently," he told her.

Menna was overjoyed.

She kissed her husband again, and after that, she sat in a meditative position and then brought the "Pill of Wrath" to her mouth.