Chapter 68: Continuous Ascension!
Discovering his Tier 2 [Soul Assimilation] and gaining the A-Grade [Predator’s Mark] from a single fang left Daniel energized, despite the Mire’s oppressive atmosphere.
The potential for growth had, once again, expanded exponentially.
He looked at Nyx, his Shadow Wolf Pup familiar, who was now proudly parading around the small cave with the Gloomfang Devourer fang, occasionally letting out a surprisingly fierce growl at imaginary enemies.
"She’s certainly taken a liking to her new chew toy," Lia commented, a gentle smile gracing her lips.
She was seated comfortably on a thermal blanket, her B-Grade Verdant Lifespring Staff-Sword resting beside her, its emerald glow a comforting presence.
"That new skill you acquired, [Predator’s Mark], it sounds exceptionally useful for a Hunter, Daniel.
Especially in an environment like this, where stealth and surprise are paramount."
Ayra, who had finally given up trying to teach Nyx advanced rock-smashing techniques and was now meticulously sharpening the already razor edge of her great-axe, grunted in agreement.
"Yeah, yeah, fancy tracking smells. Just point me at whatever needs to be turned into a red smear on the landscape, Vance.
All these upgrades are making my axe arm twitch." She flexed, her berserker-enhanced muscles rippling under her torn Vanguard uniform.
Daniel chuckled. "Patience, Ayra. We’ll find plenty of things for you to introduce to your axe’s finer points.