Assimilate All Talents

Chapter 86: [Shortened Cast]

An Awakened Shieldbearer slammed its shield towards Sol, who responded in kind with his own shield. As the two shields locked, Sol’s sword swung on the side and slashed the shoulder of the undead. It cleanly cut through the shoulder, and its entire arm fell off, leaving the Awakened Shieldbearer trying to defend with one arm. Unable to put much force behind its shield, Sol was able to kick it to the side, exposing the undead. Sol immediately put away his shield in his storage ring.

"[Flame Grasp]!"

Fire coursed through Sol’s left hand as it went and grabbed the undead’s throat. It didn’t feel any pain, but the fire rapidly burned through its neck, and with a hard grip, it snapped.

You have slain a Lv 61 Awakened Shieldbearer! Gained 72,000 Exp (320%)

’The evolved skill really makes using magic in fights much easier.’

Name: Sol

Race: Human

Talents: [Siphoner]

Level: 50

Exp: 980,450/1,500,000

HP: 1200

MP: 850

Str: 50 (+60)

Vit: 50 (+70)

Agi: 50 (+40)

Int: 50 (+35)

Sol’s gaze tracked where she was pointing and saw a black blob leaking from the walls.

"Oh, some dark essence, nice catch."

He walked over and took out a specialized container for the dark essence, which magically sucked in the black goo. Dark essence was a rather dangerous material, unsafe to even touch. The only reason it had high demand was that it was a catalyst in creating highly poisonous or corrupting weapons. Though useless in this dungeon as most enemies are immune to poison and corruption, it is overall extremely powerful against most living beings.

After collecting all the dark essence, the two proceeded deeper into the dungeon, aiming to get to the next floor as quickly as possible. With their current supplies, the plan was to somehow manage to get to the 5th floor, check if they were able to make it to the 10th floor, beat the boss, and unlock the teleport sigil. If they didn’t think it could be done, they would turn around and head back before they got stuck without food and water.

Water wasn’t as big of an issue as Sol knew multiple water spells that create drinkable water. The only problem could be the food which they had enough to last two weeks and while the first floor only took them a day it would only get harder from there.

While walking through the passages, Sol pondered to himself.

’Will I ever unlock a second talent?’

Sol had recently arrived at level 50 and was nearing the level range of when most people unlocked their third talent, and yet he hadn’t unlocked his second.

’Maybe this is my only talent? If it is, I can’t really complain.’

It allowed him to learn any skill he wanted with the only limit being that they don’t grow naturally. Even so, his skill leveled at a much faster rate than most so it wasn’t a problem. Still, the thought of him only having one talent made him demoralized, as it meant this was all there was.

Sol clenched his fist.

’No. I refuse to believe that. Just like how I kept training and leveling before I gained [Siphoner], I’ll keep going and eventually unlock another talent.’

Soft groans could be heard down the passage they were heading towards, a clear sign of an impending battle. Amber unsheathed her daggers and turned her gaze to Sol.

With the strong determination that there was still more to uncover Sol brandished his sword and shield ready to face the incoming undead. The four undead, two Awakened Gladiators, one Skeleton Hunter and Skeleton Mage saw the duo and roared.

Running ahead of Amber Sol raised his sword towards the group as he finished reciting a spell in his mind.

"[Explosion]!"