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47.2

Ch. 47.2
Even trying to get up and placing his hands on the ground made his joints creak.

"Ughhh!!"

But, since he couldn't give up there, he forced himself to muster strength and, in that moment, the pressure decreased ever so slightly.

Baek Yu-Seol’s body was resisting the pressure of this spirit!

Indeed, even in death, a spirit was still a spirit, as evident from the pressure emitted at the moment of dying.

However, in the end, he succeeded in raising his body. Energy flowed through every muscle of his body, and although he couldn't store mana, he could vividly feel the blood vessels that carried mana throughout his body becoming more active.

"Haha."

In this pressure, he stood up.

With this pure accomplishment, he could feel joy.

[EXP for the ability ‘Mana Accumulation Retardation' has increased.]

[Stats have increased.]

That was right.

This place was the cherished training ground left behind by the spirit, one of the mysteries of the world that even the most skilled mages couldn't uncover; the 'Mana Vein.'

It was a mystical place where even ordinary training could yield tens to hundreds of times greater effects.

Furthermore, thanks to absorbing the energy of the spirits, 'Natural Affinity' increased tremendously. It would undoubtedly show great effects in the upcoming 'Familiar Contract Ceremony.'

"But before training..."

With great effort, Baek Yu-Seol lifted his foot and took a step.

Step by step, he finally reached the spot where the spirit, Leafbane, was sleeping, and reached out his hand towards the branch hanging beneath her wrist.

[Obtained hidden artifact 'Vengeance Branch.']

"Yes!"

He finally acquired the desired item; the ultimate hidden artifact that would be most effective against the boss of the eighth episode, Mage Tyren.

[Vengeance Branch]

[Rarity: High]

[Description: Grudges never fade with time; they only grow stronger.]

[Special Function:]

[▶ Vengeance Branch]

[Inflicts the "Vengeance" debuff on the target upon initial contact.]

[Upon second contact, the "Vengeance" explodes, dealing damage. It inflicts significant additional damage to those with dark attributes.]

[The damage of the "Vengeance" accumulates each day and can be stored for up to 3 months.]

[If the target has a Danger Level of 6 or higher, the damage may be halved.]

[(Usable once)]

"Indeed..."

Even under the crushing pressure on his body, he could still smile.

Although it might not seem like much for a "Superior-grade artifact," it was truly extraordinary.

With a perfect accumulation of Vengeance over three months, he could bring down Maizen Tyren, who would awaken as a Dark Mage, in a single strike.

It was a shame that he could only use it once, but if such a scam artifact could be used multiple times, then there would be significant issues.