Chapter 1047: Chapter 791: Avenger Maiden
As the most acknowledged genius with the greatest potential in the entire Loki Familia, apart from Reiger, how could Ais possibly not have skills?
She not only has a skill, but its effects are incredibly powerful.
[Vengeful Warrior]—that’s the name of her skill.
From the name alone, it’s clear it was born from Ais’s desire to take revenge on the monster that took everything from her.
Thus, the effect of this skill is quite simple; it significantly enhances her attacks against all monster-type enemies.
The enhancement varies with the hatred she feels during battle; the stronger Ais’s hatred, the more powerful the skill’s effect becomes.
Moreover, when the enemy is a dragon-type monster of the same race as the one-eyed black dragon, the skill’s enhancement increases further, from a significant boost to an overwhelming one.
Once this skill is activated, Ais’s attack power becomes unparalleled, making cross-tier challenges an effortless feat.
Due to the skill’s strength, Loki even regards it as the strongest offensive skill in the lower world, especially when used after activating [Wind Spirit Swift Walk], Ais’s combat abilities will far exceed her current level.
An extraordinary magic combined with an extraordinary skill inevitably results in cheat-level power comparable to the [Treasure Hammer].
If the opponent is a dragon-type monster, not only one level but Ais might even challenge and defeat two levels higher!
In some sense, this is truly Ais’s strongest power, her greatest trump card, its effect completely surpassing the extraordinary magic of [Wind Spirit Swift Walk]. If used by the current Ais, perhaps even facing Lv.8, she could single-handedly bring it down!
Therefore, Ais doesn’t actually need to yearn for greater power.
Because she already possesses such strength.
As long as she can proficiently use the [Vengeful Warrior] skill, her power would immediately skyrocket.
But there are reasons why Ais has not thought of using this skill so far.
Such a rare and powerful skill inevitably comes with unavoidable side effects.
Due to the skill originating from Ais’s vengeance, when activated, the intense hatred and negative emotions will transform into dark flames, corroding Ais’s mind and transforming her into an irrational berserker.
This side effect is much stronger than the one brought by Finn’s [Fierce Demon Spear].
[Fierce Demon Spear] merely liberates the instincts of struggle deep within a person, causing a loss of judgment but not sanity.
[Vengeful Warrior] is different.
Once Ais becomes consumed in hatred, she will surely lose her sanity and turn into a beast that attacks everything indiscriminately around her.
For this reason, led by Loki and Finn, the Familia’s elders have always forbidden Ais from using this skill, sealing it.
Reiger, knowing this, chose to bring out Eldo’s Tears after witnessing Ais’s intense desire for power.
With this secret treasure, Ais’s spirit, soul, and mind will be protected by mysterious power, safeguarding her from intrusion and preventing a loss of sanity upon activating [Vengeful Warrior].
Of course, this isn’t what concerns Ais now.
Reiger saw through the existence of [Vengeful Warrior], meaning he understood her essence.
She is just an ugly revenger.
With this thought flashing through her mind, Ais lowered her head in a display of inferiority.
"You..."
Seeing Ais lower her head, Reiger also smiled wryly.
"Well, let me ask you directly." Reiger looked straight at Ais and asked, "Do you want this secret treasure?"
Upon hearing this, Ais instinctively tightened her grip on the necklace in her hand.
Feeling the magic power fluctuation, and the cooling sensation passing from the necklace, Ais seemed to trigger its effect, and her emotions gradually began to calm down.
"...Holding it, can I really use [Vengeful Warrior] freely?"
Ais cautiously confirmed in a small voice.
"...Well, not really." Reiger sighed and said, "It’s your skill. You should know better than anyone what consequences using it carelessly will bring, don’t you?"
Ais silently nodded.
Besides losing sanity and becoming a monster of hatred, there are other negative effects from using [Vengeful Warrior].
For example, the weapon might not withstand the overly strong power and could break immediately.
For instance, her body might not bear the burden of excessive power, enduring considerable strain.
These side effects are similar to those she experienced before mastering wind breathing with [Wind Spirit Swift Walk]. However, the strain on the body and weapons from [Vengeful Warrior] would be more severe.
So, using it for a short time is manageable; if extended, either Ais breaks down first, or the weapon does.
But...
"At least, you don’t have to worry about losing your sanity." Reiger looked intently at Ais and said, "As long as you don’t let yourself fall into the abyss of hatred."
Ais was speechless.
[Vengeful Warrior] is a skill that strengthens as the degree of hatred rises.
In other words, if Ais, while activating the skill, seeks greater power by deepening her internal hatred, then even without the skill’s negative effects causing a loss of sanity, she might still be overwhelmed by immense hatred and act irrationally.