I Ascend Alone-Chapter 39: Abyss Monarch

The journey back was uneventful.

Leon's residence wasn't far from where we had been hunting earlier, and despite his usual complaints about me being "too quiet," he didn't press the issue further.

The moment we arrived, Leon tossed his gear onto the couch, stretching his arms with a satisfied groan. "Man, I need a shower. You should get some rest, too. You look like hell."

I smirked faintly. If only he knew.

"Yeah, I'll turn in early."

Leon waved lazily before disappearing into the bathroom, and I made my way to the guest room.

The second I shut the door, I let out a slow breath.

Everything was finally quiet.

I sat on the edge of the bed, stretching my fingers, feeling the weight of my new gauntlets, the residual energy from the Abyss still coursing through my veins.

But before I could even begin processing everything, a familiar chime echoed in my head.

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[ System Notice ]

Temporal Labyrinth – Quest Complete.

Completion Rewards are now available.

***

I leaned forward slightly. It was time to see what I had truly gained from this trial.

I pulled up my system window.

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[ Completion Rewards ]

Mindweaver's Circlet (Rare Equipment)

A headpiece crafted from arcane silver, enhancing mental clarity, mana efficiency, and skill-casting speed.

Effects:

+5 Intelligence

Reduces MP consumption of active skills by 10%

Increases skill-casting speed by 15%

Skill Enhancement Scroll (Unique Item)

A scroll imbued with latent energy. Can be used to upgrade a skill's effectiveness, reducing cooldowns, improving effects, or unlocking hidden potential.

System's Exclusive Shop Access (Unique Permission)

Grants access to a hidden shop within the system, where rare items, skills, and enhancements can be purchased using special points earned through achievements.

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I exhaled sharply. "These rewards... they weren't just good. They were invaluable."

The Mindweaver's Circlet would increase my Intelligence, improving my overall mana efficiency and casting speed—something crucial for my growing arsenal of skills.

The Skill Enhancement Scroll was just as important. If used wisely, I could push one of my exclusive skills beyond its current limits again.

And then, the System's Exclusive Shop.

A hidden shop within the system? If the name was anything to go by, this wasn't some ordinary store. The fact that it used a different currency—special points earned through achievements—implied that it had items I couldn't get anywhere else.

But before I could focus on the shop, the system alert wasn't finished.

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[ Bonus Rewards ]

(All conditions met. Unveiling hidden reward....)

You have received: Abyssborne Core (??? - Unique Item)

***

I froze. "Another Abyss-related reward?"

My fingers clenched slightly. First the Abyssal Arbiter, then the Abyssal Core from the Gatekeeper, and now... this.

I pulled up its description immediately.

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[ Abyssborne Core (??? - Unique Item) ]

An enigmatic fragment of the Abyss, pulsating with untapped energy. Its true purpose remains unknown, but it reacts faintly to your presence.

Effect: ??? (Requires further synchronization with the wielder.)

***

I narrowed my eyes. "Further synchronization?"

That meant this item wasn't something I could just use right away. It needed to bond with me.

I exhaled sharply, checking my updated stats again, especially inventory, to take stock of everything.

***

[ Updated Status Window ]

Name: Ryzen Kael

Level: 30

Class: System's Avatar / Dark Sovereign

Adventurer Rank: A (Rank Up!)

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[ Titles ]

First Blood

+2% Attack Power against Monsters.

Sole Survivor

When facing enemies alone or higher-level than you, all stats temporarily increase by 15%. Near-death experiences trigger Survivor's Instinct, ignoring fatal damage once per battle for five seconds (24-hour cooldown).

One Who Defies Death

Upon surviving a battle where death was certain, gain a temporary boost of +5% to all stats for ten minutes. Additionally, the system acknowledges your will to fight beyond your limits.

Abyss Slayer (NEW)

Grants +20% bonus damage against Abyssal creatures. Your presence is marked by the Abyss, making certain entities wary of you.

Abyssborne Legacy (NEW)

A fragment of the Abyss has marked you as its inheritor.

Effect: ??? (Sealed – Requires further synchronization with the wielder.)

"The Abyss watches, waiting. Will you command its power, or be consumed by its depths?"

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[ Stats ]

Strength (STR): 40

Agility (AGI): 50

Vitality (VIT): 40

Intelligence (INT): 40

[Unallocated Stat Points: 40]

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[Exclusive Skills]

Adaptive Growth (Active)

Eclipse Sovereign (Upgraded) (Active/Passive)

Phantom Dash (Active/Passive Hybrid)

Shadow Fang (B-Rank Familiar)

Predator's Instinct (Passive Skill)

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[ Special System Stats ]

Fatigue: 5/100

HP: 2500/2500

MP: 1400/1400

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After checking my updated status, I allocated 10 stat points to each attribute, bringing my Strength, Agility, Vitality, and Intelligence to 50 each.

Then, without hesitation, I upgraded my exclusive skill usingg Skill Enhancement Scroll "Eclipse Sovereign" into "Ruler of Abyss."

[ Ruler of Abyss ] (Exclusive Skill – Active/Passive)

Description: As the inheritor of the Abyss, I command the fallen, bending them to my will.

Effects:

Summon fallen foes indefinitely as long as my mana is sufficient.

If a summon is destroyed, it will rise again, consuming additional mana to regenerate.

The strength of resurrected creatures scales with my Intelligence and Mana Pool.

Abyssal entities naturally respond to my presence, making them more susceptible to my commands.

[ Updated Stats ]

Strength (STR): 50

Agility (AGI): 60

Vitality (VIT): 50

Intelligence (INT): 50

[Unallocated Stat Points: 0]

***

But before I can close the system to check the store, a sudden notice popped up in front of me.

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[ System Notice ]

A Unique Synchronization Has Been Detected.

Due to the convergence of multiple Abyssal energies, a powerful evolution is now possible.

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[ Merge Conditions Met ]

The following components are resonating:

Title - First Blood (Attack Power against Monsters.)

Title – Abyssborne Legacy (A fragment of the Abyss marks you as its inheritor.)

Title – Abyss Slayer (Grants additional strength against Abyssal entities.)

Title – Sole Survivor (Boosts stats when fighting alone or in dire situations.)

Title – One Who Defies Death (The system acknowledges your will to fight beyond limits.)

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Item – Abyssal Core (A pulsating crystal containing the purest essence of the Abyss.)

Class – Dark Sovereign (An existence acknowledged by the Abyss itself.)

[ Merge Available: Abyssal Ascension ]

The system has determined that all aspects of your existence are converging into a singular truth.

By accepting this merge, your current titles will be overwritten, and your connection to the Abyss will evolve beyond mortal limitations.

Would you like to proceed with the Abyssal Ascension?

[Yes] / [No]

I exhaled, then spoke a single word.

"Yes."

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[ Abyssal Ascension Initiated ]

Merging Components... Processing...

A void erupted around me. The air shattered like glass, dissolving into an expanse of endless darkness. My body froze, yet I could feel something breaking apart within me.

The titles I had earned, the achievements I had fought for was dissolved into nothingness.

In their place, something greater took form.

The Abyss itself stirred, acknowledging my existence.

A deep, reverberating voice echoed in my mind.

"You are no longer a mere inheritor."

"No longer a slayer, nor a survivor."

"You are beyond titles, beyond limits."

"You are the Abyss itself."

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[ Abyssal Ascension Complete ]

New Title Granted: Abyss Monarch (Mythic)