Chapter 66 Envy (1/2)

”- Abyss Taboo - Envy.” Alex declared as he finished his sentence. ”Oh, and can you also sell me the Electromagnetic Saber too? I want to try something with that.”

”Ok?” Asteria seemed to not care at what Alex said as she proceeded on buying what he mentioned. ”Here you go. Enjoy.”

Alex squinted as the symbol on his forehead let out a glow, before two objects came out of it.

One was an old-looking book, while the other one was a tube that was 6 feet long.

Alex knew that the tube was most likely the Electromagnetic Saber, as the tube suspiciously looks like a L***tsaber.

Alex did not point that fact out as he was focused more on the second object.

The old-looking book was most likely the Abyss Tome – Envy, as it gave out that specific creepy and pissed-off vibe.

The book seemed to be alive, as it could be seen to be wriggling within Alex's hold, as if it just wanted to slither away.

Some of its pages were even slightly drooling, making the whole Tome like a sentient monster book.

Alex resisted the urge to throw the Tome away as he knew that he had to keep on holding it.

”Why did you choose Envy anyway?” Asteria asked as she finished the transaction. ”I thought you would want something cool like Pride or Wrath.”

”It's because I am also interested on the prospects of using the Abyss Tome – Wrath.” Alex said as he stared at the Tome that he held with interest. ”The shapeshifting and the matter manipulation parts are actually worth it in my opinion.”

”…If you say so.”

Alex could have chosen other Tomes earlier, but he felt that they could be better used in the endgame, or other special situations.

Choosing Pride is not a good choice for now, since Alex only had few abilities that can be enhanced.

As for Sloth, it is better used in large group situations, and right now, Alex's group does not fit the 'large' definition.

As for Gluttony, Alex felt that this Tome can be dangerous for his sanity. Alex was not sure why he thought of that, but he decided to avoid this Tome first.

As for Greed, Alex decided that getting more abilities using this Tome will just inconvenience Alex, as he was more comfortable on being versed in few abilities rather than getting many abilities at once that are all low-level.

And finally for Wrath, Alex decided to just get it as his second Tome.

”Hey Asteria…” Alex muttered as she slowly opened his Tome. ”There are also Bonus Missions here too, right?”

”Yes, and there are more than one of them.” Asteria cheerfully replied, as if she was enjoying what she said. ”So, you better take them all!”

”I sure will.” Hearing Asteria's confirmation managed to uplift Alex's feelings up.

If Alex can finish all of these Bonus Missions, then it is possible for him gain enough lifespan to buy the other Tomes!

Alex then shook his head as he remembered the things that he should be focused on for now.

”Ok, so how do I use you?” Alex said as he read the first page of the Tome.

Alex thought at first that he will see some special writing in the first page, but what he saw was all blanks.

Before Alex could complain about it, the Tome suddenly turned into an immaterial dark object which fused with Alex's body.

”Guh!” Alex felt slight pain passing through him, but it also disappeared as he felt something sticky and cold circulating all over his body.

Alex waited for a few more seconds, and all the uncomfortable feeling inside him all disappeared.

”I feel… nothing different.” Alex commented as he inspected his tentacles and his body.

No matter which way Alex looked at it, it seems like the Tome did not do anything on him.

But before Alex could complain more, he suddenly felt a surge of information inside his head, which forced him to kneel for a full minute.

The pain accompanying this information surge was enough to make Alex slightly tear up.

”…” While all of this was happening, Asteria was just watching him impassively, as if she had no qualms about Alex.

”Hah!” Alex let out a shout as he felt the overload of information in his mind slowly dissipating.

He took some deep breaths accompanied by the desire to dry heave.

It took him another minute to full stabilize his own body.

Once he was stable, the first thing that Alex did was to say,

”What the hell was that, Asteria?”

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”Umm… that is you, getting all the possible spells that you can get with Abyss Tome - Envy.” Asteria replied in a matter of fact tone as she gazed at Alex with an impatient look. ”So, what do you 'see'?”

”Well… I feel like I can see a list inside my mind…” Alex said as he looked at what his mind was producing. ”Yep, definitely like that.”

Saying that he can see a list was right, as what Alex could see was…

[Level 1] -------- Minor Telekinesis, Voice Warp

[Level 2] -------- Major Telekinesis, Skin Warp

[Level 3] -------- Needs Grade 3 Abyss Energy to access.

[Level 4] -------- Needs Grade 4 Abyss Energy to access.

[Level 5] -------- Needs Grade 5 Abyss Energy to access.

[Level 6] -------- Needs Grade 6 Abyss Energy to access.

[Level 7] -------- Needs Grade 7 Abyss Energy to access.

[Level 8] -------- Needs Grade 8 Abyss Energy to access.

[Level 9] -------- Needs Grade 9 Abyss Energy to access.

[Level 10] -------- Needs Grade 10 Abyss Energy to access.

[Level 11] -------- Needs Grade 11 Abyss Energy to access.

[Level 12] -------- Needs Grade 12 Abyss Energy to access.