Chapter 15.
How could a mere book and a few kilograms of materials make Eugene, a multi-millionaire, exclaim so?
The ten million Valis was pocket change to the current Eugene.
But the rest were rare items that money couldn't easily buy!
Mithril is the best material for conducting magic. For those skilled in magic, it is the best material for custom equipment.
The Hardest Metal is theoretically the strongest material, refined from metals mined in the dungeon.
It is also suitable for equipment creation.
Weapons made from this metal are, without exception, considered the top-tier "First Class Equipment."
Moreover, due to its exceptional strength, its attribute is dubbed "Indestructible"!
Don't underestimate the small amount he pulled.
Eugene estimated that this quantity alone could fetch a high price of tens of millions.
The Magic Gem was the treasure of all treasures.
As the name suggests, it is a gem with the properties of a magic stone.
The enormous energy contained within it can create supremely powerful magic-based weapons.
Currently, the city's strongest mage, one of the three great elders of the Loki Familia.
The Level 6 "Nine-Demon Princess," Riveria, has nine Magic Gems embedded in her staff.
According to unofficial sources, each one is worth tens of millions.
Truly the most extravagant weapon!
And finally, the headlining item, the "Grimoire."
"To think the newbie treasure chest could drop something like this, incredible."
Holding the thick, leather-bound book, Eugene was amazed.
In the original story, the protagonist Bell Cranel was able to soar with cheats, not only because of his inherent ten-fold experience cheat, but also two external factors.
The first was the "Goddess Blade" a Divine-made weapon worth 200 million Valis crafted for him by the Forge God Hephaestus after much nagging from his Familia's patron goddess, Hestia.
The second was the Grimoire sponsored free of charge (or perhaps a "flesh-for-favor" exchange?) by Freya, the Beauty Goddess and the God Realm's biggest slut.
This woman was obsessed with Bell's pure soul. To help him grow quickly, she immediately presented such a grand gift.
It's important to know that in the current era, the manufacturing process for Grimoires has been lost to time; one less exists every time one is used.
Yes, although this item is a book, it is a one-time consumable.
Its true function is to help a person awaken magic!
Magic is much more valuable than skills; its power and effect are comprehensively superior.
Therefore, the Grimoire is an item that everyone scrambles for.
Its value is genuinely in the hundreds of millions.
After all, it doesn't just awaken some random, useless magic.
Instead, it unearths the deepest desire in a person's heart, explores the essence of the soul, and ultimately reveals the magic most suitable for the user!
"I can't wait!"
Eugene vigilantly peered around, not sensing any presence.
Only then did he continue his reading.
It is said that sinking into the book initiates a period of soul journey.
He didn't want to be interrupted.
"Hmm... Magic is divided into two types: the innate type, which is possessed due to racial aptitude, and the acquired type, which is inspired by a God's Falmna (Blessing)."
"The essence of acquired magic lies in self-realization."
"Interest, approval, hatred for something..."
"Aspiration, awe, worship, vow, desire..."
"The trigger is always present within the self!"
As he read softly, the ink on the Grimoire quickly faded, and strange glows spread out.
In the blink of an eye, Eugene found himself in a peculiar illusionary realm.
The dimensions here up, down, front, and back all seemed confused.
Everything was filled with absurdity and possibility.
"Is this the soul space?"
Eugene tried to take a step.
With every step he took, the environment around him changed accordingly.
Eugene didn't pay much attention to the bizarre surroundings.
He knew that the upcoming "Three Soul Questions" were the main event.
"Then, let's begin."
Suddenly, overlapping echoes sounded in his ears.
Eugenes of all sizes simultaneously posed a question from all directions.
"For me, what is magic?"
This was a self-questioning from the depths of the soul, the manifestation of the subconscious.
It directly related to the creation of the magic.
"..."
Eugene's eyes momentarily looked lost.
But they quickly regained clarity.
"It is the proof of strength."
"Magic can make people stronger."
"It allows one to act as they please, to do whatever they want!"
Boom!
Explosions echoed in the soul world, and the Eugenes laughed simultaneously.
Yes! Magic should be like this! It is a means to grow stronger!
As long as he was strong enough, as long as he was stronger, he could run rampant!
Next came the second question.
"For me, what is magic like?"
Eugene's body stiffened, then immediately recovered.
"It is tyrannical, it is overwhelming."
"It will not tolerate any opposition, nor any resistance!"
"No matter what its form, it must be the strongest!"
No sooner had his voice fallen than thunder and ground fire burst out everywhere in the illusion!
Everything was in a state of burning and destruction, like the end of the world!
Overwhelming power this was what magic should look like!
The Eugenes all agreed, cheering loudly and non-stop.
"The third question."
"What is my pursuit of magic?"
This time, Eugene no longer hesitated.
His face was alight with a ferocious, unrestrained maniacal laugh, and his spirit fluctuated violently like a wild beast!
"To be faster than anyone, to be stronger than anyone!"
"To embody the will of 'The Strongest' no matter when or where."
"To never be subdued by anything, no matter when or where!"
"Even if it means being feared and alienated by others, I don't care!"
"To be so powerful that there is only one person like me, throughout all history."
"To be so powerful that in heaven and on earth, I alone am the honored one!"
Zheng!
Gale-force winds, torrential rain, heavenly thunder, earth fire, earthquakes, mountain tremors natural disasters arrived all at once, an endless calamity!
What greed, what arrogance!
To oppress life, to despise the Gods.
To stand against the whole world, yet still be that sole, honored being?
This unprecedented "concept" collided with the Grimoire's radiance.
It set off a doomsday catastrophe in the world of the soul!
[Ding! You have activated a new magic]
The system's alert awakened the unprecedented monstrosity from the darkness.
Eugene's eyes radiated an extremely wicked light.
In those brilliant golden pupils resided infinite majesty and bottomless malice.
His gaze fell upon the floating system panel.
The next moment, his eyes widened in astonishment.
[Name: Eugene]
[Race: Human / Minotaur (Subspecies)]
[Level: Lv1]
[Abilities: Strength 999S, Durability 999S, Dexterity 922S, Agility 960S, Magic 128H]
[Magic:]
[Plunder Completely plunder a defeated target; Continuously plunder a suppressed target]
[Demonize Sacrifice one thing from your own body permanently in exchange for a superpower amplification]
[Infinite Your entire attributes can accumulate infinitely, and can be released when necessary]
"I... I actually awakened two at once?"
"Was the soul split into two, resulting in two magic spells?"
"This bug I exploited, it's just too comfortable!?"
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