Ascension of the Dark Seraph - Chapter 163

Chapter 163: Stone Tablet of Physique Chapter 163: Stone Tablet of Physique Absorbing the blood from hundreds of prisoners barely filled three essence bars.

Recalling how easily he obtained five essence bars for Loki, he expected that with this much blood, he would also obtain five essence bars for Sutekh.

But it doesn’t seem to be the case.

Instead of five, he only obtained three instead.

Nevertheless, it didn’t snuff out Lucivar’s excitement.

He poured the dazzling bronze energy onto him, anticipating the blessing he would receive.

Like a waterfall, the energy cascaded down onto his head before swirling as it made its way down to his feet.

Knowing that this was Sutekh’s power, Lucivar already gritted his teeth tightly, fearing that the process would be painful-akin to absorbing the bronze spheres.

But instead of pain, he felt refreshed instead-like being massaged from his temple to his feet.

Observing this from the side, the executioner was horrified.

Unlike what Lucivar was seeing, what poured out from the fang was literal blood that was glittering.

It wasn’t a bronze energy but blood instead.

Because of that, the sight of Lucivar smiling and seemingly in great pleasure-as the blood swirls around him was haunting.

So much that the executioner’s lips behind the black sack were trembling, ‘No doubt about it, he’s the Devil!

No Human being takes pleasure like this!

He’s the Devil!’ On the other hand, Ravenna squinted as she watched this scene.

Something inside her mind clicked, a puzzle piece fitting the frame-but she didn’t voice it out.

Meanwhile, after swirling around Lucivar’s body, the energy swam forward and created what seemed to be a stone tablet.

His eyes flickered when he saw a drawing begin to form on the tablet and in a moment, the anatomy of a Human body was formed.

It was a rough anatomy, highlighting only several key aspects.

Lucivar recognized them all instantly, the key aspects were differentiated into three layers.

In the first layer, there are-arms, legs, and skin.

In the second layer, there are-muscles, skeletons, tendons, eyes, ears, and blood vessels.

In the third layer, there are-the brain, ether vessels, internal organs, and supernatural ego.

From the looks of it, there’s a fourth layer but Lucivar didn’t know what it is.

As he inspected the drawing, however, the second, third, and fourth layers-began to fade away-leaving only the arms, legs, and skin aspects.

Just from this alone, it was clear what their disappearance meant, ‘I can only access the first layer.

I am guessing the upper layers would be unlocked-through Sutekh’s Divine Elevation’ Surely, that was the reason why he could only access the first layer.

Just then, three bars appeared at the top of the tablet.

It was obvious enough that the three bars were the essence bars he obtained tonight.

‘Sutekh is all about the body, the epitome of physical prowess.

His tests showed that clearly.

So does that mean I can use the essence bars to upgrade my physique?

Is that what this means?’ Lucivar thought, his eyes narrowing.

‘I could now either upgrade my arms, legs, or skin.

Which one should I choose?’ Pondering for a second, Lucivar decided to choose the skin.

Getting to the decision was quite easy and fast.

Recalling how a single dungeon run had once left him bedridden, he chose to upgrade his skin.

Harder skin meant fewer wounds, less blood loss, and a greater ability to endure.

With reduced bleeding, he could conserve his strength longer, and his healing process would naturally accelerate.

Using his mind, he chose the skin and one bar above the tablet began blinking slowly.

‘For the first upgrade, it cost one essence bar.

Okay…’ Lucivar nodded.

Just as he was about to confirm, he remembered something and turned to Ravenna on the side.

“Keep a lookout outside, will you?

To see if Leandra tries something,” He asked.

Despite her reluctance, Ravenna nodded, “Fine.

Since this is your plan, I’ll do it.” She turned to leave but paused mid-step.

“If I find her-or uncover anything she’s planning, I’ll give you a signal.

But you need to hurry and get out of here.

The longer you stay, the worse your situation will become” “I know,” Lucivar nodded.

“you alone I know I can trust” Once he said that, Ravenna walked away-closing the door behind him with a loud thud.

As soon as she exited the room, Lucivar focused back on the stone tablet.

He ignored the screams coming from behind the curtains, where Sabrina was having fun, and confirmed to upgrade his skin.

The moment he did that, one energy bar vanished and a portion of the bronze energy went to him-covering his whole skin.

Lucivar closed his eyes, preparing himself to be massaged again.

However, instead of the same pleasuring feeling-his nerve endings were assaulted by pain.

It was excruciating, it felt like his skin was on fire-causing him to fall to his knees.

Naturally, the executioner wanted to help but Lucivar stretched out his hand, signaling for him to stop.

Suffering through the pain, Lucivar pressed his hands against the cold floor-with his eyes and veins bulging painfully.

He gritted his teeth, groans escaping from his mouth but he held on.

As the process continued, he saw the bronze sparkling energy reinforcing his skin.

Slowly but surely, his skin contracted and became tighter than before.

It took one long minute until the process ended.

Once it ended, Lucivar climbed back to his feet and looked at his arms.

Finding that he couldn’t spot any difference, he turned to the executioner, “Do I look different?” “Eh…?” the executioner stammered in confusion.

“I said, do I look any different?” “Yes… I don’t really know how but you’re slightly glowing” Upon hearing this, Lucivar nodded his head-his skin certainly became stronger from that.

Averting his gaze back to the stone tablet, he saw a change.

Now, the skin aspect was glowing with a faint bronze light-signing that it had been upgraded once.

Following that, magical writing began to form under the essence bars.

‘Physique Assessment: Papyrus-tier (Low)’ Lucivar tilted his head when he saw the writings, it seemed there were ranks too for his physique.

“Papyrus-tier is the lowest of the low,” Sha suddenly appeared and explained.

“It represents the sole foundation of your physique.

Above it was the Falcon, Sphinx, Obelisk, Mortal Champion, God-Touched, Divine Rebirth, Divine Establishment, Divine Peak, Divine Chaos, and finally-the God-King tier.

Do you get that?

Or should I repeat it?” “Oh…?” Lucivar smiled playfully.

“Someone is in a good mood” “Hmph!

I still haven’t forgiven you for sleeping with that stupid whore, but this is a start” Sha answered.

It was obvious that she liked tonight but didn’t want to show it to Lucivar.

Sacrificing a lot of people for Sutekh, surely-this also pleases Sha.

“Who invented those tiers?” Lucivar asked curiously, noticing the inconsistencies.

“You noticed?” Sha questioned before shrugging.

“It’s not my Lord’s making, it’s the Netjeru’s making” Knowing how arrogant Sutekh was, he was surprised that the last tier wasn’t something like ‘Red Sand Lord’ or perhaps even ‘Sutekh’ tier.

Because of that, he suspected the tiers weren’t made by Sutekh and he was right about that.

Upon hearing this, Lucivar nodded but he didn’t question further.

Knowing that the Netjeru must be some sort of God group, he didn’t want to know and get into trouble.

Shaking his head, Lucivar focused on the moment.

He waved his hand, erasing the stone tablet, and looked around.

‘I’ll do this later.

For now, let’s finish up’ He thought before pointing Gleipnir’s Echo at the floor.

Despite not being manipulated directly, killing some of these prisoners also gave him a green essence-that could refill Loki’s essence bars.

As he absorbed the green essence-that was akin to a green mist covering the floor, siphoning it all, Lucivar noticed the essence bars displayed on the ring were flickering.

Confused, he paused for a second before continue absorbing more.

Suddenly, the five essence bars disappeared.

All five were replaced by a single essence bar and unlike the ones earlier, the color was different.

Lucivar could see clearly that this one has a deeper shade of green.

And even until the entire green essence was absorbed, he couldn’t obtain another essence bar.

“Gandr?

Can you explain?” Lucivar suddenly asked.

Snaking out-from the shadow, Gandr appeared, “It is a higher currency of the essence bar.

One deep emerald essence bar equals five faint green ones.

Also, the rewards you obtained from the mirrors are better if you use deep emerald essences” Lucivar was mildly surprised, the rewards were already good and now Gandr said that they were better?

‘This is very exciting!’ He thought, anticipating what the future holds for him.

Checking the rewards would need to be done later though.

“Sabrina, are you done?!” Lucivar shouted, calling for Sabrina who was still behind the curtains.

Unlike earlier, the screams from the prisoners she chose were fainter now.

She should be finishing up too.

“Just a little bit more, master!” Sabrina shouted back.

“Give me a few minutes!” Lucivar clicked his tongue as he was already done, the prisoners were all dead.

Or at least, that’s what he thought.

“Sir…” the executioner approached hesitantly.

Upon hearing this, Lucivar glanced at him and raised an eyebrow, “What do you want?” “Actually,” He stuttered, keeping his gaze down.

“there are a few more prisoners” Expecting that the prisoners here were all the prisoners gathered, Lucivar didn’t expect this.

Seeing the frown on his face, the executioner quickly explained, “We didn’t expect to obtain so many of them so the prepared room was full, we can’t fit more in this chamber.

Because of that, we put a few more in the other room” “How many?” Lucivar asked, grabbing his axe again.

With trembling fingers, the executioner lifted two fingers, “Only two more, I’ll lead you to them” Lucivar nodded and gestured for the executioner to go on ahead.

“Sabrina, stay here!

I’ll only be going to the other room!” He said before exiting through the back door.

Moments later.

Holding the bloody axe in his hand, Lucivar followed the executioner’s lead-the sound of the blood drizzling across the floor as Lucivar walked was a cold air against the executioner’s spine.

Usually, the death rows were the ones afraid of that sound.

But now, the executioner was feeling that fear-even though he wasn’t the target of that bloody axe.

Soon enough, the duo reached another door-leading to a small cell.

“Are they in here?” Lucivar asked, pointing at the door.

The executioner nodded repeatedly, “Lieutenant Rafi thinks you would like the gesture” Lucivar was a little bit curious so he decided to twist the door handle and stepped inside.

Once he saw the faces inside the small cell, his face turned from shock and then devilish.

He noticed these faces, “Well, well, well… who do we have here?”