Chapter 9: Black Bracers (1/2)
On a desolate graveyard filled with deathly ominous energy. The gravestones stood upright, but the graves were empty. The dead had long been summoned as Night Creatures and joined the forces of the Dark.
Yet, even though we were all Night Creatures and part of the same faction, I did not know which faction I had been allocated to. At least, I categorized those that appeared in front of me as enemies.
Under the starry sky, bone-white skeletons roamed the graveyard, occasionally letting out low howls. This was the ghostly wail people spoke of.
Damaged Skeleton Soldier LV-12
Level 12 skeletons. Mn, I can use them to test my sword!
I took a quick step forward, my longsword wrapped in green light falling down and cutting the shoulder blade of the skeleton—Slayer Slash!
147!
This skeleton trembled, and stumbled backwards. The power of Slayer Slash was fearsome indeed.
I chased, my blade rising again. Cutting and sliding, I hit the skeleton four times, but it did not retaliate at all. This was rhythm, something one had to learn in a realistic game. When you took control of the other's rhythm, the battle would become one-sided.
The trick to rhythm was very simple. When I successfully made my first attack, the skeleton lost his balance and stumbled. At this time, I could not give it time to adjust. Since it was falling to the side, then I would add more force so he could not balance himself. This way, victory was within my grasp.
Crack!
A sharp sword stabbed into the skull's eye socket in a critical hit!
228!
A respectable number. The Level 12 skeleton fell and left me 75 experience. Also, there was a thread of purple flame left in the air that seemed to be burning quickly.
”Hm, what is this?”
I was slightly surprised. I reached out and held it in my hand. A string of bells rang by my ear—
Ding~!
System Notice: Do you want to absorb this Spark of the Undead?
This should not be a bad thing. I immediately pressed yes!
Swoosh!
The purple flame immediately entered my chest. I instantly felt refreshed like I had inhaled two pounds of weed. I felt like I was a completely different person.
Strange, it did not increase experience or have any other effect. Was this just a momentary pleasure?
I shook my head and said to myself, ”Never mind. Nothing lost, pleasure gained.”
I continued to roam the graveyard. These Damaged Skeleton Soldiers could be considered the lowest-ranking Night Creatures. Their undead sparks were relatively weak. While I did not know what the benefit was, I still absorbed them. It would be a waste to just leave them. I devoured them all!
Crack!
Another skeleton fell to the ground and dropped a Small Magic Stone. It could probably sell for 1 silver.
However, my experience bar had grown greatly. I was at Level 10 85%. If I killed a few more, I would reach Level 11. I’d also gathered 9 out of 10 Skeleton Fingers required. I would soon be able to turn in the quest.
I looked at the time. 8:30 Beijing Time. It was already morning. Without realizing, I’ve been playing for seven hours. My results were pretty good. I walked out of the starting village, obtained two pieces of Iron-grade equipment, and could be considered an expert at this early stage of the game.