Chapter 406: [404] Primogenitor
[Sha Naqba Imuru: A treasure akin to the radiance of stars that spans across the earth, revealing all truths. It is the sublimation of the King of Heroes's spirit, permanently active, and capable of discerning hidden names, treasures, and realities concealed by layers of obscurity.]
[Heart of Darkness: The final darkness condensed into a core. Upon fusion, it transforms the bearer into a Child of Darkness.]
August froze in disbelief. This turn of fortune—two cardinal sins, the Sha Naqba Imuru, and the Heart of Darkness—was beyond imagination.
"Is this my reward after being pushed to the brink? Have I finally turned the tide?"
Without hesitation, he claimed the two cardinal sins. The Sin of Pride, symbolized by orange for the Sun, and the Sin of Wrath, symbolized by yellow for Mars, descended upon him, merging directly into his body.
Instantly, August's power surged, propelling him to the threshold of the Satan class, just a sliver away from becoming a Transcender. While there was no bottleneck now, regaining his Level 9 strength would still require effort and time.
As for the Heart of Darkness, August was intrigued by the obsidian gemstone. The moment he held it, the Gate of Sins within his dark sea of consciousness resonated. A wave of darkness radiated outward.
Thump—
The sound of his heartbeat echoed, clear and powerful.
Swish—
The Heart of Darkness fused into August's body, integrating with the Gate of Sins. Instantly, the previously acquired Sins of Lust and Gluttony, along with the newly obtained Sins of Pride and Wrath, transformed into streams of light, merging into four of his seven hearts.