Chapter 399: Beast Mode
[Essence Siphon], the upgraded version of [Ravenous Bite], was a mighty one. Perhaps because the stance itself seemed to have synergized with the Blood Monarch’s Gauntlet, which somehow assimilated itself into his very body.
[Trait Acquired: Abyssal Strength]
Duration: 30 seconds
Effect: +70 Strength (Base 108 → 178)
The rush hit Kaiden immediately.
His body locked, and breath dragged deep into his chest as the Blood Monarch’s Gauntlet writhed along his arm. The veins burned black-red, spreading from his fingertips up to his shoulder.
His skin darkened with muscle lines sharpening beneath the surface. At the same time, his breath came out rough, half a growl.
Kaiden’s face shifted a bit as well; his cheekbones sharpened, jawline became harder, and teeth just a touch too pointed. One eye kept its human shape, while the other constricted into a monstrous slit.
Noticeable heat steamed off his body, carrying the smell of iron.
"Kai..." Aria whispered, shocked by what she was seeing. Her boyfriend was transforming into a demon right before her very eyes!
However, the transformation stopped. Kaiden did not turn into a monster; he merely adopted some of their traits, granting him strength.
During it all, he felt no pain, just a drastic injection of power. A heavy, coiled kind that begged to be used.