Chapter 367 - 320 : The Grim Reaper (1/2)

”My purpose for coming to this place is to train and tame the Yin Beast. All I want is the beast and some space to meditate, everything else is yours.”

She had a serious expression as she stated her goal and looked at them to try and read their expression. Unfortunately, both Arthur and Lucy usually had deadpan faces so there wasn't much to see or read from such an expressionless couple.

”Mhmm I was planning on taming the beast too but if that's what you want then I don't mind giving it up for the rest of the stuff in there.”

Arthur shrugged his shoulders nonchalantly. While it is true that he planned to subdue the Yin Beast, it isn't his main goal for coming here. The Book of Life had been acquired and all that remained is the second piece, the sweetest piece, or so he thought. The power-up granted by the Book wasn't significant, in fact, it seemed the effect of [Angel of Death] was worse than [Ethereal State] but the Undead buff was what made him delighted.

[Light Operation] could be extremely useful in certain situations. With it and the potion, he didn't fear any kind of injury. As long as or Lucy don't die on the spot, with his skills and their Vitality Stat, they could recover in a very short time, contrary to other people, who may even take a year or six months to heal a curse or a severe blow. That is if they do not make use of some kind of miraculous medicine.

Hearing his answer, Shu Ru let out a sigh of relief. She concluded that the purpose of this strange couple wasn't the beast, which made things easier for both of them. Though the Book of Eternity was enticing, she had no need for it and didn't mind letting them have it, though it's not like she had a choice. After all, she didn't help in getting rid of the monster from earlier and it's not like she could've been useful since she's weak compared to them.

Very soon, the trio jumped into the bottomless hole and were quickly surrounded by darkness. For Shu Ru, her vision was limited but neither Lucy nor Arthur had difficulties seeing their surroundings. In fact, Arthur's prowess is increased in such an environment.

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The bottom of the hole was soon reached, the place they were at was a wide cave that stretched for five or six hundred meters. The cave was limited due to the surface, the wide white stairs and the palace, they were some kind of seal that imprisoned everything within the cave, even the abundant Yin Energy, which was so dense that a portion of it leaked to the outside.

As Arthur was inspecting his map to locate the Yin Beast, another series of notification popped in front of him, startling him momentarily.

*You obtained a new title : [One Stalked by the Reaper]*

*Your location is known by the Grim Reaper.

WARNING : Death is coming to reap, it is advised to flee.*

As he read the following words, Arthur unconsciously cursed

”Damnit, he's coming again!”

Shu Ru misunderstood him and thought he was talking about the Yin Beast. However, Lucy, who was able to see his notifications thanks to the title [Unseen Bond], knew that he was talking about the Reaper.

The Yin Beast, who was silently watching them from a distance, suddenly sensed something and swiftly retreated to the end of the cave. Even Shu Ru, who was cautiously looking around suddenly felt a chill that almost made her fell on her knees.

This inexplicable feeling is Death, anyone weak-willed will fall unconscious. Lucy's gaze sharpened as she immediately retrieved Lonely Moon and loaded it with a 4th Grade Bullet, one of her strongest.

Arthur also readied himself as [Angel of Death] was activated thus materializing a pair of wings. The left side had a wing similar to a bat while the right one was a feathery white wing that was identical to an angel. In addition to this skill, he also activated [Eternium] resulting in another pair of wings to appear, they were jet black and enveloped by dark flames.

Soon, Arthur turned into a figure with two pair of wings as black flames covered him and protected him from harm.

He glanced at Shu Ru and said

”This is going to get really dangerous.”

This was a sign for her to retreat but she just looked at him with awe-filled eyes. His sudden transformation and boost in aura and prowess left her totally gobble-smacked.

....

A few kilometers away from the palace, where Arthur and co were, there was a disturbance in space as a crack abruptly appeared. This crack remained for merely a few seconds before disappearing. It only served one purpose and it's to allow something to enter this world, in a way, it was a gate that separated the Realm of the living from the Realm of the dead.

A dark silhouette floated in the air, with a worn-out black robe, a body made only of skeletons and a terrifying long scythe.

The Grim Reaper looked around a few times before focusing its gaze at one specific direction.