Chapter 1444: Chapter 1442: Awards Ceremony (Part 2)
“A genuine Demon Book!”
Every demon with even the slightest understanding revealed an uncontrollable desire of greed.
The Demon Book awarded to Pope could only be fully mastered by beings of middle rank or higher… even an entity like the [Toad Ancestor] possessed only a single complete Demon Book.
The essence of a Demon Book corresponds to the lifetime knowledge of a certain Old King, while also containing the Truth of Demons. Its origins and creation are mysteries known only to Old Kings of the highest order.
It can be said that the Demon Book is the supreme treasure unique to [S-01]. Borrowing the quality classification used by the Black Tower, every Demon Book would be ranked at the highest grade: “Imperial.”
Even the first section of the [Revelation of Glaki] alone is equivalent to a piece of Legendary Equipment.
A Demon Book can be used not only for study and comprehension but also as an item of equipment.
For instance, this [Revelation of Glaki] could cause a caster’s spells to undergo ‘aberrations,’ transforming them into highly invasive distorted secret methods while retaining their original spells’ properties. The spells could even manifest directly within targets’ bodies through parasitic means.
The specific effects depend on the descriptions within the book and the individual wielder.
Only when Pope absorbed the book into his body did the discomfort felt by the others fully dissipate.
“Demon Book…”
Han Dong couldn’t help but touch the center of his brow, recalling the [Book of Dead Spirit (Eye Manuscript)] he had obtained in the early stages. He suspected that its corresponding genuine copy might also belong to the class of Demon Books.
『The Demon Eye’s utility is vast. My rapid growth is deeply tied to the support of the Demon Eye… yet, what I possess is only an incomplete manuscript.
If I were to obtain the genuine copy, the whole of the Demon Eye would undergo a qualitative transformation.
Solely in terms of the Eye, I could surpass Eugenes and become the strongest individual below Myth.』
With this thought, Han Dong felt an increasing anticipation for the rewards to come.
After Pope stepped down.
The bartender did not hurry to call the next name but instead took the initiative to approach one of the recipients.
“Eugenes Trevilo.”
The critically injured Eugenes arrived at Disk Square via a Void teleportation, bringing with him a fully equipped medical apparatus.
Just as he attempted to disconnect the tubes embedded throughout his body to step forward for his reward,
The bartender, standing before the glass container, gestured for Eugenes to remain inside.
“Eugenes.
During the London game, you chose to single-handedly delay a top-tier Mythic Body, granting your team a critical opportunity to kill another Mythic Body.
You played a decisive role in piercing through the enemy’s United Forces and executing two Mythic Bodies.
Providing the stable [Black Flesh Mountain] as a dimensional crossing vehicle,
you sacrificed the Shoggoth Master to maintain the Flesh Mountain’s stability,
and despite severe injuries, you continued to control the Flesh Mountain’s overall functioning through neural conduits. You utilized the [Eye of Shoggoth] to detect safe gaps between dimensions, completing the crossing seamlessly.
Awarded rewards:
1. A portable Flesh Mountain, with the nullification of the Shoggoth tribe’s enslavement contract, freeing them from their Antarctic confinement.
2. The first section of the Demon Book [Scripture of the Corpse Eating Cult].”
Another Demon Book.
Yet it was entirely different from the one Pope had just acquired.
With a motion of his hand, the bartender retrieved the book from the depths of the Void. It appeared to have the characteristics of a living creature.
A vibrant, pulsing red heart was embedded in the book’s surface, over which a mouth grew, ceaselessly lolling its tongue.
The entirety of the book was made from the blood and flesh of some unknown monster.
The moment this book was unveiled, everyone in the square felt an illusion of being ‘devoured.’
“This book will greatly benefit your body.
The Shoggoth tribe can be considered a crystallization of ancient technological knowledge. Your body is unbounded by the objective constraints of ‘technology,’ and your potential far exceeds the definitions imposed by the Elder Race.
Utilize this book to fully develop yourself. I eagerly await your future growth.”
The book penetrated the glass container.
Within Eugenes’ body, which was covered in countless eyeballs, dark green tentacles sprouted to wrap around the book and absorb it.
In an instant, Eugenes’ injuries began to heal at an unprecedentedly rapid pace.
This [Scripture of the Corpse Eating Cult] could be directly equipped into the body. It passively enhanced life recovery speed, bodily activity, and proficiency of flesh manipulation, while also granting the active skill ‘Super Carnivore.’
Furthermore, installing it within the body enabled “twofold speed” for rapid learning and adaptation.
During the London game, Eugenes’ performance had astounded many Old Kings.
His exceptional Shoggoth physiology had been on full display throughout the event. Thus, awarding him this book was intended to encourage further development of his fleshly capabilities, with the hope that he could one day become a formidable weapon of the [S-01] world.
Likewise.
Eugenes’ performance also piqued the interest of numerous Old Kings in the Shoggoth race.
With the enslavement contract now rescinded, it was inevitable that many Old Kings would seek out Eugenes post-event to discuss matters of racial alliance.
Eugenes, upon receiving the reward, seemed excessively emotional. The myriad eyes across his body turned slightly red.
Han Dong quietly observed the entire process, offering no particular comment on it.
Once Eugenes’ reward ceremony concluded,
The bartender dissipated into starlight and returned to the throne above… the next round of awards was to be presented by another Upper Being.
All eyes turned to the two remaining individuals, Han Dong and Green, eager to see what rewards awaited them.
A thick grey mist descended swiftly, forming a massive, sturdy grey door within the Disk Square. Its surface faintly revealed the outline of a colossal figure with warped horns.
The door opened.
Beyond the boundaries of light and darkness, a young man in a vest emerged. His ‘visage’ shifted perpetually, contingent on time, space, coordinates, and the observer’s state.
Nonetheless, Han Dong could confirm.
This entity, treading upon the grey, crawling forth, was the key connection to the [Faceless Skull], someone he had once encountered in Perugia—an Upper Being also known as the [Walker of Chaos].
“Valen Nicholas, Christopher J. Green.
Due to the interconnected nature of your contributions, the rewards will be distributed by me simultaneously.
Outside London, you encountered and captured an enemy Mythic Body-led force, subjected them to maddening transformations, and obtained critical intelligence about the enemy.
At [Hyperion], you located the world’s core, mapped out dimensional nodes ahead of time, and optimized the utilization of Pandora’s planetary resources.
During an ambush by the enemy sovereign—’Beheading King’—you demonstrated perfect use of your squad’s talents and environmental conditions to constrain him, sacrificing yourselves to ensure the transfer of corporate assets.
Under Nicholas’ leadership, employing Hyperion Corporation’s king-slaying device, you managed to bring down the enemy capital, Makoms, at the critical moment.
Additionally, during the London battle, Nicholas successfully executed an essential Mythic Body used for enemy reconnaissance… his actions single-handedly shifted the war’s momentum.”
『Huh? Nicholas, when did you solo-kill a Mythic Body?』
Hearing this, Green was completely dumbfounded, unaware such a thing had occurred.
『Haha, some trespasser barged into my estate… of course, I only managed it with the help of that Crazy Giant Dragon. Green, let’s discuss this later; let’s focus on the rewards for now.』
A force pulled Green forward.
“Green.
Considering your unique traits, we have decided to grant you early qualification for the [Abyss Party].”
“So soon?!”
When Green heard this, the Abyss behind his eyes expanded to its utmost, twisted root-like tendrils protruding, making him appear immensely excited.
“The Boss is deeply satisfied with your progress. He hopes you’ll use the Abyss Party to craft a one-of-a-kind Mythical Scroll.”
“Hahaha! Hahahaha~”
Overcome with joy, Green covered his face with both hands. His massive grin, synchronized with the Abyss within him, unleashed a series of unsettling, mad laughter that chilled everyone to the bone.