Broken was starting to track Elaine’s movements more accurately, his reflexes sharpening as he adjusted to her relentless attacks. But despite this, he still struggled to land a solid hit. He kept using his Wavebreaker Spear, feeling hesitant about switching to the scythe without fully mastering it.
“Even with all these skills and equipment, Elaine still feels impossible to beat,” he muttered.
Meanwhile, Alora kept up her relentless attack pattern, darting around Elaine with impressive speed, striking and retreating to maintain her position.
Pawpaw joined in, repeatedly attempting to restrain Elaine’s movements. But Elaine’s spider legs were deadly-they sliced through any restraint with ease, serving as both weapons and an impenetrable defense against crowd control.
Elaine’s Eternal Flame form was formidable; even without using any special skills, she fought solely with her enhanced body, and that alone made her an overwhelming threat.
Broken knew that if Princess Alora weren’t here to split her attention, he’d have already fallen. Together, they alternated their attacks from different directions, but those spider legs kept them constantly on guard, each strike deadly.
Broken quickly darted to the side, aiming a blow toward her waist, then shifted away just as fast to deliver another strike from a different angle. But even with his Water Domain active, his attacks barely made a dent.
They needed a new plan, or something to shift the balance in their favor, because Elaine wasn’t going down easily.
Despite transforming into a Grim Reaper, Broken still hadn’t dared to use his new weapon: the Soul Drainer. It wasn’t that he didn’t want to, it was just that he had zero experience with a scythe. So, in the corner of his vision, he was secretly playing a YouTube video titled “How to Fight with a Scythe.”
He kept speeding up the video, only to hear the instructor drone on about why he personally loved scythes.
Damn it, I need a tutorial on how to fight with a scythe, not a sales pitch!
He quickly tried with new keywords: Animation of the Grim Reaper in battle. Or maybe Anime fights using Scythe? Finally, he found a video of two stick figures locked in an intense scythe duel.
“Perfect,” he muttered with satisfaction. “Exactly what I needed.” freewebnσvel.cm
He watched the video, quickly picking up some useful pointers.
Using a scythe in battle wasn’t entirely different from using a spear, but it required unique techniques due to its curved blade.
First, the scythe was perfect for sweeping attacks. Its wide arc allowed him to slash through multiple enemies or limbs in one broad swing, which would be ideal for dealing with Elaine’s spider legs.
Second, the hooked shape of the blade meant he could pull or catch his opponent mid-attack, potentially dragging Elaine off-balance or trapping her limbs, creating an opening for follow-up attacks.
The scythe was also surprisingly effective for mid-range control. Its curved blade allowed him to strike from a distance while keeping foes at bay, perfect for staying out of reach of Elaine’s attacks while still landing blows.
Lastly, although it wasn’t meant for close-range combat, Broken could use the scythe’s handle for quick jabs or spins, helping him maintain distance or block attacks in close quarters.
That was the quick summary he’d managed to gather, but damn! Understanding the theory was one thing, but using it in real combat was entirely different.
Broken kept his distance, focusing on how to summon his new scythe. This weapon wasn’t stored in his inventory; it was an extension of his Eternal Flame form. Remembering the technique for activating most skills, he visualized the scythe in his mind, focusing on its shape and feel.
Suddenly, a swirling vortex of black energy appeared in his hand, coalescing and stretching out. The energy solidified into a scythe, its blade curved like a crescent moon and shrouded in shadowy black flames.
This was it! His new Legendary-grade scythe.
[The Soul Drainer]
[Grade: Legendary]
[Attack Power: 937~1031
Dark Elemental Magic Attack: 1,406~1,547]
[Durability: 100/100]
[Weight: 799]
[Soul Reaper (Passive):
Gain Soul Points for every kill of a member from one of the seven major races.
Soul Points: 0/1,000]
[Skills:]
[Soul Blast (Conditional Active Skill):
Spend all available Soul Points to unleash a devastating attack on one target, with damage based on points used. Each Soul Point spent grants 40% Physical Damage and 60% Dark Elemental Magic Damage.
Cooldown: 60 seconds]
[Soul Stone-Harvesting (Conditional Active Skill):
Spend 200 Soul Points to activate a buff that grants a 100% chance of obtaining a Soul Stone from your next kill. The buff expires after receiving the first Soul Stone.
Soul Points Cost: 200
Cooldown: 60 seconds]
[User Restriction: Eternal Flame (Grim Reaper)]
Broken quickly scanned the description of the scythe, absorbing the stats it offered. Not only did it boost physical damage significantly, but it also dealt a considerable amount of dark
elemental damage.
When combined, the damage values were even higher than those of his Wavebreaker Spear, despite the spear’s benefits to his Stamina and Constitution. In sheer offensive power, The Soul Drainer was on another level entirely.
He reminded himself that each weapon type has its own standards for determining attack power. The weapon’s level requirement and grade heavily influence its overall value; the higher the grade and level, the stronger the weapon.
Then he noticed the scythe’s passive ability.
[Soul Reaper (Passive)]
This ability allowed him to collect Soul Points every time he killed a member of one of the seven major races: Humans, Elves, Dwarves, Faeries, Giants, Demons, and Dragons. In Yunatea, these were the primary intelligent races, and each kill would grant him points he could later spend on powerful abilities.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if this weapon requires me to kill more to grow stronger,” he muttered softly. “After all, I have the Grim Reaper form, right?”
[Soul Blast (Conditional Active Skill)]
Soul Blast was a single-target attack, but its potential damage was staggering!
For each Soul Point used, it would deal 40% physical damage and 60% elemental damage. If
his Soul Points were fully charged to 1,000, this skill would deliver a massive 40,000% physical damage and 60,000% elemental damage in a single strike.
“This is absolutely insane,” he muttered to himself.
The potential destruction was enormous, but it would require a grim task. Accumulating Soul Points through extensive killing. This skill could be game-changing in a large-scale battle, but he knew he’d have to save it for situations that truly demanded its devastating power.
As much as he wanted to unleash Soul Blast against Elaine, he realized that using it now wasn’t practical. If only the Self Transcendence Blessing could grant him additional Soul Points, he might stand a better chance of overpowering her.
[Soul Stone-Harvesting (Conditional Active Skill)]
The next skill, Soul Stone-Harvesting, allowed him to spend 200 Soul Points to guarantee a
Soul Stone drop from his next kill.
This skill was a strategic advantage. If he could use it against rare creatures, he could potentially obtain a valuable soul stone that would further strengthen him or his contracted
beasts. However, the steep cost meant he’d need to fulfill his role as the Grim Reaper, accumulating Soul Points through continued combat and kills.
To reap the full benefits of this scythe, he realized he’d have to truly embrace the path of the
reaper.
[Hidden Feature Detected in The Soul Drainer: Unlocking New Skill from the Scythe]
Damn?! Seriously?