Capítulo 42: Chapter 42 - Soul Hunter

"Yes," Bong's voice resonated with determination as he embraced the bond with the bow.

With the acceptance, a spectral shroud of shadows cocooned him, swirling in an otherworldly dance before fading like mist in the morning sun.

[ALERT]

[Soul Forge Established]

[Obtained New Weapon: Cursed Wraithstrike]

[Skill : Soul Haunt]

[Desc : This sinister ability allows the bow to sense the life force of living beings and unleash ethereal arrows that haunt them until their demise. Once a soul is claimed, its energy is absorbed by the bow]

[The Cursed Wraithstrike's Soul Haunt arrow absorbed the souls, and that souls could be utilized by another skill of the bow]

Bong obtained a weapon known as the Cursed Wraithstrike, a fearsome bow that could haunt the living essence of beings until their demise. The bow absorbed their energy, replenishing its wielder's MP. Its sinister power didn't discriminate between friend or foe unless guided by the wielder's intention.

"Master, I am ready to wield and vanquish your enemies and grant you the power beyond imagination, " The Bow's voice resonated with a sense of loyalty and readiness.

Upon hearing the name Cursed Wraithstrike, a sinister smile crept across Bong's face, followed by an eerie laugh that reverberated throughout the boss room. The malevolent sound sent shivers down the spine of anyone who heard it. With this ominous weapon in hand, Bong was prepared to unleash its power.

[ALERT]

[Arrow production of Bow linked to MP]

[Arrows can be created based on available mana]

"Master, I am at your command. I shall obliterate anyone who dares cross your path," Wraithstrike vowed with unwavering dedication.

"Soul Haunt," Bong prepared himself, tightening his grip on Cursed Wraithstrike. He summoned ethereal arrows, each born of darkness, and fired them one after another while maintaining his position.

He gave strict instructions to the Wraithstrike not to harm his loyal servant. Dozens of ethereal arrows, born from the darkness itself, surged through the dungeon. They moved with a haunting purpose, their spectral forms weaving through the shadows as they sought out their prey. Guided by an insatiable hunger for souls, they unerringly found their marks, piercing through the backs of creatures, both monsters and humans alike, unseen and unheard until it was too late.

As the ethereal arrows found their marks, chaos erupted among the adventurers who witnessed the sudden and mysterious deaths of their comrades. Panic spread like wildfire, and fear etched itself onto their faces.

Some attempted to draw their weapons and shield themselves, desperately trying to fend off an enemy they couldn't see. But the sinister arrows cared not for defenses; they slipped through armor and shields as if they were made of mist. Those who tried to escape found that their flight was in vain - the arrows tracked their movements unerringly.

The once-confident adventurers were reduced to terrified prey, their attempts to save themselves futile in the face of an unseen and implacable threat. and one by one, every living being within the arrow's grasp met their end. In a matter of minutes, the area was transformed into a grim tableau of death.

Every adventurer, every guard, they all met their demise without comprehending the sudden and relentless end that had befallen them. Bong activated his skill and commanded the blood from the fallen bodies, a river of crimson flowing forth. He drank deeply, hoping to acquire a skill that could dispel the boss's curse.

[ALERT]

[LEVEL UP]

... x3

[Skill 'Gluttony' activated. Obtained new Skill: 'Soul Absorption']

[Skill 'Gluttony' activated. Obtained new Skill: 'Knowledge Devourer']

[Skill 'Gluttony' activated. Obtained new Skill: 'Essence Synthesis']

Bong's frustration and anger surged within him, his search for the curse-dispelling skill leading to naught. Yet, in the midst of his fury, a gentle prompting from his System echoed in his mind:

[ALERT]

[Master, Try to combine these skills. You can use the skill combine and add it to your weapon]

[Skill obtained while killing with your weapon. Add the skill to your weapon. Weapon skills grow when you defeat enemies with your weapon]

Bong's mind raced as he contemplated the suggestion, realizing that perhaps the solution lay in the harmonious combination of the skills he had acquired.

"Combine the skills," Bong commanded with determination, his thoughts converging on the intricate weaving of his acquired abilities.

[Combining skills : Soul Absorption + Knowledge Devourer + Essence Synthesis]

[Skill added to Cursed Wraithstrike : Cursebane Synthesis]

[Desc : When activated, Cursebane Synthesis allows you to draw upon the accumulated knowledge and strengths of the souls Wraithstrike has absorbed. By synthesizing these energies and insights, you gains the ability to unravel and dispel curses that have been placed upon individuals or objects]

[Name : Cursed Wraithstrike]

[Type : Growth]

[Skills : Soul Hunter, Cursebane Synthesis]

[Soul Collected : 100]

"Cursebane," Bong declared after his Cursed Wraithstrike absorbed the souls of the remaining monsters and adventurers. He prepared to fire the Cursebane arrow at the chain that bound the boss. With a command to the bow Cursed Wraithstrike, he aimed to dispel the curse.

However, as the Cursebane arrow left the bow and struck the cursed chain, Bong was surprised to witness that nothing happened. The chain remained intact, and the arrow simply vanished into thin air.

[ALERT]

[Souls Remaining: 0]

[Damage to Curse: 100]

[Required Souls to Break the Curse: 400]

After the alert flashed before his eyes, he understood that the curse would require more souls to be dispelled. The current amount of souls absorbed was not enough to break the curse.

"Master, it appears that we require more soul power to break the curse," The Wraithstrike's voice echoed in Bong's mind.

"Hmm, you are correct. It appears that I need to venture outside the Dungeon and slay more creatures to acquire the necessary souls to undo the curse, " Bong stated to the Wraithstrike.

"Eclipse," Bong called out to Eclipse, who had been waiting outside, observing the events unfold.

Eclipse entered the Dungeon and stood ready for further instructions from Bong.

"Eclipse, I must venture outside to gather more souls to break this curse. Guard this entrance diligently; let no one pass. Eliminate any who dare to trespass," Bong commanded.

"Yes, my Master. You need not worry. I shall guard this gate with my life," Eclipse vowed with unwavering determination in his tone.