Chapter 117: Vermillion Phylactery
Kaiju concentrated his shadow mana on his hands, enabling him to grab the phylactery. He patiently waited for the Gacha System to analyze the artifact and provide him information about it.
{Vermillion Phylactery (Epic)
Descriptions: One of the treasures necessary for Vladislaus’ ascension to become a Vampire King. A blood-red crystal phylactery, encased in a lattice of obsidian veins that pulse with an eerie glow. It is said to be the crystallized essence of a Viscount vampire, forged through the sacrifices of maidens of the other race–a thousand of them, in fact. The phylactery constantly seeps a slow trickle of blood, as though it is alive, and those who wield it feel a dark presence lingering within, whispering secrets of blood magic. It was feared that the artifact does not merely store power but hungers for it, growing stronger with each life it siphons.
Effects:
Crimson Rejuvenation: The phylactery absorbs the blood of slain enemies, converting it into life force for the wielder. Upon killing an opponent, a portion of health and stamina is instantly restored, and wounds rapidly heal.
Sanguine Dominion: Grants mastery over blood manipulation, allowing the user to solidify, corrode, or control the blood of others within a limited range. Can be used to restrain foes, enhance attacks, or even drain vitality directly.
Phantom Heart: If the wielder suffers a fatal blow, the phylactery shatters in their place, reviving them with a portion of their strength at the cost of permanently weakening the artifact. After three revivals, the phylactery crumbles into dust.
Covenant of the Forgotten: Allows the wielder to channel the knowledge and power of the phylactery’s previous owner, temporarily boosting their magic rank by one tier for a short duration. However, prolonged use risks losing control to the phylactery’s lingering will, causing the wielder to succumb to madness.}
Kaiju was a bit disappointed, but knowing he was not able to wear it made him more dismayed. It would benefit it more to the vampire race. If only one of the Crimson Knights wore it, the battle might last for a while.
This also confirms Kaiju’s speculation that even an Epic grade artifact does not always increase the attribute points–still dependent on the artifact, of course. It doesn’t mean that the artifact was not worthy of its rank. The very fact that it could produce an effect that has higher impact than Rare grade already conveyed it was worthy of its rank. In addition, wearing it has requirements, so obviously, one has to be worthy of wearing it.
It was like a man, who was expert at swinging a branch of a tree, was rewarded with a cold, sharp sword to his liking.