Chapter 978: Dark Demon, No Choice (8k)
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At this point, there was no need to mention secondary formulation.
The reason why the [Magical Beasts] needed secondary formulation was due to their inherent strength limitations, generally capped at one star.
As for the likes of [Deoxys], their upper limit could never be four stars. There was no need for secondary formulation; just directed formulation with high-quality materials would make it highly possible to formulate a five-star or six-star [Deoxys].
And once the skin of the [Deoxys] was upgraded to five-star or six-star, its applicability would greatly increase!
Firstly, sacrificial summoning would become more convenient.
Secondly, the post-evolution [Celestial Beast] would undoubtedly be stronger. After fusing and evolving with the [Demoness Beast], the [Mosquitto Beast]… Due to the hindrance of the [Imp Beast: Curse Cage], the [Mosquitto Beast] had a lower chance of upgrading from eleven stars to twelve stars.
However, in any case, if successful, upgrading the [Deoxys] from four stars to six stars would certainly bring significant improvement.
Moreover, his understanding of the [Deoxys] was much greater than his vague understanding of the [Blue-Eyed White Dragon].
Of course, times had changed. If he had the [Qingsyan Shasha], as long as he had a deeper exchange with her after this mission, he could indirectly deepen his understanding of the [Blue-Eyed White Dragon].
The moment he formulated the [Blue-Eyed White Dragon] would not be far off.
Perhaps, it would be during this summer vacation.
— Still on the [Blue-Eyed White Dragon]!
Dark stopped his thoughts and drew out the [Deoxys] mage card from his deck, attempting to understand the changes in [Deoxys] through this mage card.
However, there wasn’t much he could read, only confirming that [Deoxys] was indeed changing.
It seemed that although the liquid in the pool was of the water attribute [Angel], it still provided significant benefits.
“Hmm?”
Dark suddenly felt something and looked around.
Although the battle between the [Water Angel] and the [Demon King·Eldridge] was brief, the commotion it caused was not small.
It was normal for some creatures to want to take advantage of the situation now that the dust had settled. “Little kitty, take care of it.”
Dark said to the [Demon King·Eldridge].
The latter was intently observing [Deoxys], but under the command of the magus, reluctantly pounced towards the numerous lurking creatures.
Without saying anything else, hunting these past few days had certainly relieved some of his pressure, though he couldn’t taste the flavor when using the [Devourer] for the final blow; otherwise, he might have been able to sharpen his teeth—wait, why would he need to sharpen his teeth?
After the [Demon King·Eldridge] left, the changes in [Deoxys] became more noticeable.
The liquid transformed from the [Water Angel] underneath its feet was visibly decreasing.
It seemed to be absorbed by [Deoxys].
But rather than being submerged in water, it appeared as if the liquid was actively entering its body.
When the [Demon King·Eldridge] returned after sweeping the area, nearly half of the liquid in the fountain pool had vanished.
The [Deoxys], standing in the water with closed eyes in deep thought, finally opened its eyes!
Its body suddenly emitted an aura of light, sanctity, and majesty, vastly different from the gentle impression given by the [Water Angel].
Upon opening its eyes, it suddenly looked up at the angelic halo above the water.
The halo seemed to respond, emitting waves of light.
[Deoxys] narrowed its eyes and raised its hand towards the halo. The halo began to shrink and descend while rotating, becoming the size of a bracelet when it reached its palm.
[Deoxys] touched the halo and then curled its tail forward, wearing the halo as a bracelet!
Almost instantly, the halo shrunk and resembled the shape and size of another [Sacred Ring] on its tail.
Except for the color, it was already completely a [Sacred Ring]! Astonishment finally appeared in Dark’s eyes.
This final result was beyond his imagination.
Now, even he couldn’t be certain whether the [Sacred Ring] formed from the angelic halo would remain after [Deoxys] was unsummoned.
However, [Deoxys]’s transformation had ended, and the information on the mage card could finally be read.
Dark immediately injected more mana to obtain feedback.
[Card Name: Deoxys][Type: Elemental Card][Level: o8ooo][Race: Avian-beast Kin][Attribute: Light Type][Mana: 2300][Attack: 2600][Defense: 2000]
[Ultimate Skills: Sacred Ring, Kitty Punch, Cat Eye, Cat Laser]▲
“From four stars to five stars… Is that all?”
Dark furrowed his brows slightly, feeling a bit strange. Even if the attributes were mismatched, with half of the liquid from the [Water Angel] disappearing and [Deoxys] absorbing so much energy, it shouldn’t just increase by one star.
However, the growth in stats was quite significant.
The original four-star [Deoxys] had stats of 1500/1900/900, which didn’t place it among the strongest in four-star mages.
Now, the five-star [Deoxys] clearly had top-tier stats, with its most proud attack even surpassing the perfect value.
But perhaps this was what it should be like?
Dark glanced at the [Imp Beast].
To know, even a four-star [Demon Beast] had all stats at 2000 points.
Moreover, [Deoxys]’s ultimate skill increased by one, truly unleashing its potential and transforming it from an orange card to a gold card.
Regarding the new ultimate skill:
[Cat Laser: Deoxys condenses light-type energy and shoots a laser to attack the target.]
It looked like a simplified version of the water ball shooting technique used by the [Water Angel], adding a single-target burst spell.
However, [Deoxys] didn’t rely on skills; the increase in attribute and star level would provide substantial enhancement.
Dark casually glanced at the other ultimate skills, then suddenly paused, focusing on the [Sacred Ring].
[Sacred Ring: Passive Skill, Deoxys’ Sacred Ring is proof of its holy nature, making its power even greater. Mana +500, Attack +500, Defense +500.]
[Sacred Ring (Sub): Has a similar effect to [Sacred Ring].]▲
Dark’s attention focused on [Sacred Ring (Sub)]. “Still water attribute sanctification, providing stat boosts, but unlike the original [Sacred Ring], it doesn’t count towards base stats.”
Dark took a deep breath.
The description of [Sacred Ring (Sub)] made him realize that it hadn’t fully become part of [Deoxys], but merely an external accessory.
“It seems temporary.” Although disappointing, this was likely the case. Dark put away the mage card and looked at [Deoxys].
The new information hinted at [Deoxys]’ future potential, strengthening his resolve to change its skin.
The temporariness of the [Sacred Ring (Sub)] also revealed something:
“Did you reach some kind of agreement?” Dark asked abruptly.
[Deoxys] looked up in surprise and said, “It wants me to take it away from here. Isn’t that easy enough?”
Dark nodded slightly and said, “Indeed.”… if everything goes well.
He looked at the blue-white [Sacred Ring (Sub)] on [Deoxys]’s tail and thought, as expected.
All the inconsistencies were finally explained. This angelic halo had a self-awareness, or the consciousness of the [Water Angel] had transferred to the halo.
This halo was the true form of the [Water Angel].
However, judging from its communication with [Deoxys], even the consciousness within the halo did not possess high intelligence or complex human traits.
Dark’s initial guess about the [Heartful Eyes Goddess] was not entirely wrong.
Angels were pure, but not foolish.
Long lifespans usually endowed them with profound knowledge. However, the consciousness within the halo was as naive as a child.
“Did it tell you where it came from?” Dark tried asking.
Unexpectedly, [Deoxys] replied directly, “It said it drifted along the sewers from the city underground.”
“Sewers?” Dark frowned. “Anything before that?”
[Deoxys] shook its head. “It has no memory before that. It woke up in the sewers, but its heart was very anxious, filled with fear and irritation, desperately wanting to leave.”
Dark asked again, “So, leaving where?”
[Deoxys] looked at the [Sacred Ring (Sub)] on its tail, which pointed towards the direction of the [Endymion Tower].
Of course, it was also the direction of the large halo and the direction of Olivia DiMonte!
Wishing to leave!
[Water Angel]… treat it as a [Water Angel].
The prayer of the [Water Angel] finally overlapped with past clues. The [Possessed Angel] summoned by Sister Lilian was forcibly attached to her to avoid returning to the [Heavenly Realm], leading to that tragedy.
Similarly, this [Water Angel] wanted to leave, drifting through the sewers to here, eventually meeting Dark.
The similar attitudes of these two angels suggested that this was not an individual deviation, but rather there was a place in the [Heavenly Realm] that the angels avoided.
There might be more angels gathered there!
Things had developed to this point.
Dark’s curiosity was finally getting hard to contain.
But his rationality told him that dealing with a water angel with significant mental deficiencies was already challenging. If there were many angels in the place he was heading, it would be even more dangerous.
Yet, he was already in the [Heavenly Realm], even in Hermes’ scheme.
Next, should he follow Hermes’ plan, cooperate with him to complete this trial or ceremony, and leave his fate to the gods?
Or should he take another path, uncovering the deep secrets hidden in this [Heavenly Realm]?
Dark believed this wasn’t a binary choice.
However, since he was traveling with others, he couldn’t make decisions solely based on his own views; they needed to discuss before deciding.
After sorting out his thoughts, Dark returned to the carriage to explain his next plans to Lucía and Aurora.
But upon entering the carriage, he found Angrey had already awakened, sitting there feeding himself [Little Phoenix Blood Pill].
Apart from that, the [Little Phoenix Blood Pill] provided by the professors was truly useful.
For a magus, there was nothing more important than such high-quality mana recovery medicine.
Dark’s expression softened, and he asked concernedly, “How are you feeling, Angrey?”
Angrey replied, “I can move.”
Dark sat beside her and recounted everything that happened after she fell asleep.
A few minutes later, Angrey understood the details. Lucía and Aurora also knew about Dark’s intentions.
Lucía Artemis actually didn’t want to take risks, especially with Zenny Burns still lying there.
But she was now very clear that traveling with Dark was currently the safest option—also because of Zenny Burns.
Therefore, after hesitating for a moment, she said, “I can follow for a while.”
Dark naturally had no objections. He nodded and said, “Sure.”
As for Aurora and Angrey, they shared the same thoughts.
Angrey said directly, “If we’re lucky, we might find Headmaid Olivia in that place where predictions can be interfered with, right?”
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