Chapter 6: Evil Apostle
Dante's voice echoed through the ruins as he recited the ancient mantra. His words flowed with an otherworldly energy that seemed to pulse through the surrounding air. He spoke, and an ominous aura began to grow closer and darker, slowly coalescing into a form that could only be described as a being made of pure darkness.
The being towered over Dante, its shadowy form twisting and contorting in the flickering light of the ruins. Dante didn't flinch, his eyes locked on the creature's as he continued to recite the mantra. After a few moments, the being seemed to relax, its dark form becoming more solid.
"So, you seek my power!Mortal?" the being spoke, its voice carrying an eerie echo that seemed to reverberate in Dante's bones.
"Yes," Dante replied, his voice unwavering. "I seek the power to defeat my enemies."
The being considered Dante's words for a moment before nodding slowly. "Very well. I will grant you the power you seek, but it will come at a price."
Dante's heart skipped a beat, already knowing the price he would have to pay to gain this so-called power. "What is the price?" he asked cautiously, hoping that the butterfly effect would change this Ancient being's request.
"The price," the being replied, "Is that you must prove yourself worthy of my power. You will face a trial, a test of your strength and resolve. If you succeed, I will grant you the power you seek. If you fail, however, I will claim your soul!"
Dante hesitated for only a moment before nodding resolutely. "I accept your challenge," he said. "What must I do?"
The being smiled, its dark features twisting into a grotesque expression. "You must face the horrors of the underworld," it said. "You must journey to the depths of the abyss and retrieve the lost artifact known as the Heart of Darkness. Only then will you prove yourself worthy of my power?"
Dante felt a chill run down his spine at the mention of the abyss. He had heard tales of the horrors that lurked in the underworld, and he knew that the journey would be perilous. But he also knew that he had no choice. He needed the power that this evil was being offered for his plans, and he would do whatever it took to get it.
With those words, the being vanished, leaving Dante alone in the ruins. Dante took a deep breath and readied himself for the journey ahead.
[Class Change Quest]
Evil Apostle
Rank: SSS
Requirements: Heart of Darkness 0/1
Time:24 hours
Rewards:???
Looking at the time limit he lamented as he knew that the abyss was no place one could go half-heartedly as it would force an individual to face their deepest traumas Whilst having to fight off demons and undead before they could move on causing even the strongest of warriors to fall and become another rotting corpse.
Knowing where the abyss was, he decided to make haste, as he knew he didn't have a lot of time to dawdle. As he set out on his journey, Dante couldn't help but wonder what other challenges lay ahead. But he pushed those thoughts aside, focusing instead on the task at hand. He had to retrieve the Heart of Darkness, no matter the cost. Because with that being's power at his side, he knew that he could do the impossible.
As he made his way through the ruins of the ritual grounds, Dante couldn't shake the feeling that he was being watched. It was as though the shadows themselves were alive, creeping and slithering around him like a living thing. But he refused to be deterred. He had come too far to turn back now.
(20 minutes later)
Dante was face to face with a dark blue portal when suddenly...
"Please... make it stop."
"I can't take it anymore!"
"Why won't it end?"
"The pain... it's too much."
"Help me! Please!"
"This is unbearable."
"I'm begging you, let me go."
"It hurts... it hurts so much."
"Make it stop, make it stop, make it stop!"
"The agony... it's too much to bear."
"I can't stand it!"
"End it now, please."
"I don't want to suffer anymore."
"Please have mercy on me."
"The pain is never-ending."
"Why won't it stop?"
"I'm trapped in a nightmare."
"Someone save me!"
"This suffering is all-consuming."
"It feels like I'm being torn apart."
"Please, I can't take it anymore."
"Make it stop, make it stop!"
"I'm drowning in agony."
"The pain is too much for me to bear."
"It's like I'm being burned alive."
"Why won't it just end?"
"I'm in so much pain, I can't even scream."
"This suffering is never-ending."
"Please, let me die."
"I don't want to live like this anymore."
He heard a collage of voices screaming for help in intense agony. Getting spooked, he stepped back, but then readied himself once again. Reminding himself that he did it once and he could do it again.
"Stop all that screaming. You are going to make me go deaf," Dante said as he walked into the portal whilst scratching his ear.
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[Dante Status]
Level:2
Class: N/A
Title: N/A
Bloodline: Human (100%)
(Stats)
Str:3
Sta:8
Agi:4
Spirit:20
Int:12
Wis:9
Luk:10
Available stats:5
[Unique Trait: Vipers Venom(S)]
Comment: A betrayer, the only thing special is a trait and abnormally high stats.
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