Cheat Awakening

"When he said he wanted to start work, I didn't expect him to mean this... By the way, what the hell is he even making?"

Myne, who was boredly sitting on a chair while looking at Zarathunathis, who was busy building a weird-looking circular thing from unknown materials he was taking out from thin air, asked causally.

"Who do you take me as? His son or secretary? How can I know about his every move? But by observing its shape, he is seen making a portal or something like that. Anyway, it's almost finished; we will know soon enough," Drakthor, who was also boredly counting the rocks on the floor, replied annoyingly.

"Sigh, you are really useless. Every second question I ask, you have no idea about it. What the hell do you even know about, anyway? You should read more books. I wonder where you spend all your time. How can a demon with an unlimited lifespan be so stupid?" Myne taunted disdainfully while taking out the bloody red statue enhanced by Zarathunathis and using his appraisal skill on it.

[ Statue of the Necrotic Collector

Grade: ???

Attribute: Demonic

Description: The Statue is a demonic magical artefact with powerful and mysterious capabilities, made by Zarathunathis, the Eternal Void Harbinger. It stands about the size of an adult's palm and is intricately designed to convey its dark and sinister nature.

This is a very famous artefact of hell used as a portal shop, and many powerful and wealthy demons use things like this to access their warehouses. The Statue of the Necrotic Collector combines dark magic and advanced technology to provide a unique and immersive experience.

Its ability to convert souls into valuable currency and its interactive holographic interface make it a powerful tool for those who dare and have deep pockets to use it.

Effect:

Soul Absorption: The primary function of the Necrotic Collector is to absorb the souls of deceased beings within a 500-meter radius. When a soul is absorbed, it is converted into soul coins, a form of currency that can be used within the statue's holographic marketplace.

Soul Conversion: The souls drawn into the urn are immediately transformed into soul coins. The potency and essence of each soul determine the value of the resulting coins, with more powerful souls yielding higher coin values.

Mana Activation: To activate the statue, the user must pour mana into it. This action causes the statue's eyes to emit a crimson light, signifying the activation of its powers.
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Holographic Interface: Once activated, the statue projects a three-dimensional holographic interface from its eyes. This interface appears as a swirling red vortex filled with ethereal symbols and demonic designs, enhancing the dark theme of the device. ]

F*ck! What an amazing artefact. I can say for granted that if I even used up all my platinum coins, I might not be able to buy this thing. This is a f*cking portable marketplace; you can buy anything from anywhere! Myne exclaimed in his mind and immediately poured mana into it. He couldn't wait to see how this thing worked or what interesting things he could buy from it.

As soon as he poured mana into it, the statue suddenly trembled slightly, and then... nothing happened.

Huh? Is it broken? But there is no mention of it being damaged in the appraisal information, Myne thought while scratching his head confusedly. Drakthor, who happened to see this, of course, didn't let go of such a nice opportunity to taunt Myne.

"Tsk, stupid country bumpkin. Idiot brat first linked it with you. Drop your blood on it, damn it. After staying with demons for so long, you didn't understand such a simple rule: that demons and blood are inevitable. No demonic thing can work without taking your blood."

Myne, who was too excited to check how this smart statue worked, didn't take Drakthor's scornful words seriously and quickly made a small cut on his finger, dropping a few drops of his blood on it. As for why he did that so easily and carelessly, it's because if there was any danger, the appraisal skill would have surely mentioned it. Since it didn't, it means it is not a big deal.

The statue shook slightly again, but this time Myne could clearly feel a connection between himself and it. Then he poured mana into it again, and suddenly, both heads of Zarathunathis's statues opened their bloody red eyes. The statue automatically flowed out of Myne's hand and stopped about a foot away from his face.

Then, a thirty-inch-wide holographic display with a demonic theme appeared in front of him.

Because this was also the first time for Drakthor to see the legendary portable market, about which he had only heard rumours until now, he quickly moved his chair close to Myne and stared at the holographic display in front of Myne with a face full of envy and jealousy.

The main interface was very user-friendly and organized, divided into several categories, each represented by an otherworldly symbol, such as a glowing skull with blood dripping on it, a withered hand with five different colours of flames floating on top of its fingers, a big stone with golden arcane runes, a bloody claw, a scary-looking plant, a demonic whip that looked more like a creepy centipede, a little demon child eating something, and finally, a mining chart filled with colourful ores.

At the top right of the interface was a white, shiny coin with a symbol of flame on both sides of it, and a "0" written before it. A spectral shopping cart icon can also seen hovered in the foreground of the interface.

"It's much more amazing than I heard in rumours," Drakthor said with stars in his eyes as if he had found the love of his life. He wanted to click on the top of the glowing skull icon with blood dripping on it, but his hand just passed through it.

"Seems like it recognizes who its true owner is," Myne said with a taunt, giving Drakthor a playful smirk before tapping on the icon of the withered hand with five different colours of flames floating on top of its finger. After all, how could he give Drakthor an easy time and let him do what he wanted? So naturally, he had to select a different opening.

As he did, the previous simple interface disappeared, and what greeted them was a long row of a total of twenty different kinds of artefacts photos, with their names and prices appearing before them.

[ Infernal Crown of Dominance

Appearance: A crown forged from blackened steel and encrusted with pulsating, blood-red rubies. It emanates a dark aura that distorts the air around it.

Price: 10 billion soul coins. ]

[ Abyssal Blade of Annihilation

Appearance: A sword with a jagged, obsidian blade that seems to absorb light. Its hilt is wrapped in demonhide, and the guard is adorned with glowing runes of destruction.

Price: 8 billion soul coins. ]

[ Grimoire of Eternal Torment

Appearance: An ancient, leather-bound book with pages made from the skin of damned souls. The cover features a grinning skull that moves and speaks in cryptic tongues.

Price: 7.5 billion soul coins. ]

[ Hellfire Amulet of Immolation

Appearance: A pendant with a centerpiece of ever-burning hellfire encased in a crystalline sphere. It hangs from a chain made of interlinked bones.

Price: 9 billion soul coins. ]

[ Daemon's Gauntlet of Corruption

Appearance: A massive, spiked gauntlet crafted from demon bones and sinew. The fingers end in sharp, claw-like tips, and it drips with a corrosive, green ichor.

Price: 8.5 billion soul coins. ]

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[ Soul Reaver's Chalice

Appearance: A dark, silver chalice inscribed with runes of power and filled with a swirling, mist-like essence of stolen souls. It glows faintly with an eerie, blue light.

Price: 7 billion soul coins. ]

[ Obsidian Orb of Oblivion

Appearance: A perfectly smooth, pitch-black orb that seems to contain a swirling galaxy of darkness within. It hovers and pulses with an unseen, malevolent energy.

Price: 9.5 billion soul coins. ]

"..."

"I think we entered the wrong page," Drakthor said with an expressionless face. "Those are definitely not things we should watch. Look, there's written 'lowest to high,' you should tap on it, maybe that can bring us to the right place, we poor people need to go." He pointed to the top left corner of the interface.

"Well, you're right, but at least let's see why these items are so f*cking expensive," Myne said angrily, wiping saliva from his mouth and tapping on the grimoire. He couldn't understand what could make a simple book so damn expensive. After all, the other objects still looked good and cool, but there was really nothing worth mentioning about this book.

[ Grimoire of Eternal Torment

Price: 7.5 billion soul coins (Buy Now and get a 0.0000001% discount!)

About The Relic:

Cover: The Grimoire of Eternal Torment is bound in ancient, leathery skin, rumoured to be from the hide of the first fallen demon. The cover features a grinning skull that moves and speaks in cryptic tongues, its hollow eyes glowing with an ominous red light.

Pages: The pages are made from the skin of damned souls, with text written in blood that seems to pulse with a heartbeat. The edges of the pages are singed, giving off a faint, sulfurous odour.

Activation: To open the Grimoire, the user must pour a significant amount of mana into it. As mana flows into the book, the skull on the cover comes to life, cackling maniacally as the Grimoire unlocks and opens, releasing dark, oppressive energy.

Inner Interface: Upon opening, a holographic interface emerges from the pages, displaying layers of ethereal, demonic scripts and symbols floating in the air. The interface is a swirling vortex of shadow and fire, with infernal designs that constantly shift and change.

Spell Library: The Grimoire contains an extensive library of dark spells and rituals found in every corner of hell, ranging from summoning ancient demons to unleashing apocalyptic curses. Each spell is accompanied by vivid, moving illustrations depicting the horrific effects of the magic.

Absolute Abilities: The spells within the Grimoire are incredibly powerful and can alter reality itself. Examples include summoning infernal armies, creating rifts in time and space, and bestowing god-like powers upon the user.

Customizable Spells: Users can combine and customize spells to create unique and devastating effects, allowing for endless possibilities in their dark magic.

Soul Harvesting: The Grimoire can harvest souls directly from living beings, drawing out their essence with a mere touch. These souls can be used to fuel spells or stored within the book for later use.

Soul Fusion: The book allows the user to fuse souls together, creating powerful, hybrid entities that can serve as familiars, guardians, or slaves. These fused souls possess abilities and strengths far beyond ordinary creatures and can grow three times as fast as normal creatures and have no limit to their growth.

Binding Curses: The book can place powerful, unbreakable curses on individuals, objects, or places. These curses can range from eternal suffering to absolute obedience to the user.

Enchanting Objects: Users can imbue objects with dark magic, creating cursed weapons, armour, and tools that possess extraordinary abilities and sinister effects.

Summoning Armies: The Grimoire can summon vast armies of undead, demons, and other infernal creatures to serve the user. These armies are bound by powerful magic and are nearly unstoppable in battle.

Commanding Legions: The user gains the ability to command and control these summoned beings with absolute authority, orchestrating complex strategies and overwhelming their enemies with sheer force.

Portal Creation: The Grimoire can open portals to various dimensions, including the darkest depths of Hell. These portals can be used for travel, summoning allies, or banishing enemies to other unknown realms.

Dimensional Control: Users can manipulate the fabric of different dimensions, altering their landscapes, inhabitants, and even the flow of time within them. Of course, the caster must have authorization for that dimension.

Ancient Secrets: The Grimoire contains forbidden knowledge and secrets from the dawn of time, including the true names of all living gods and demons, hidden histories, and the origins of the universe.

Omniscience: When connected to the Grimoire, the user gains access to vast amounts of information, allowing them to see through illusions, predict the future, and understand any language or code present in the omniverse.

Price Justification:

The Grimoire of Eternal Torment is worth 7.5 billion soul coins due to its unparalleled power and versatility. Its ability to manipulate souls, cast reality-altering spells, traverse dimensions, and command legions of infernal beings makes it one of the most potent and feared artefacts in existence.

The book's potential to grant god-like powers and eternal knowledge to its users is unmatched, solidifying its status as a priceless and coveted relic of Hell. ]

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"Where did you say where is the bottom that shows our true status?" Myne asked Drakthor after reading the description of the Grimoire of Eternal Torment, and realizing why this seemingly useless book was so expensive. He quickly returned to the previous page and asked while looking at the top of the interface.

"It is on the left side of yours," Drakthor said emotionlessly. His face had grown even darker after learning that he was looking at a true relic of Hell. However, In his mind, he decided that from that day on, he would start saving as many souls as possible so that he could also buy an absolutely powerful relic like this one, one day as well.