I Ascend Alone-Chapter 76: Bow of the Abyss Monarch – Nox’Thalos

The dim glow of the city filtered through the window as I stepped into my temporary room in Leon's residence. It wasn't extravagant, but it was leagues better than any place I had stayed before. The sleek, modern interior gave off a sense of quiet luxury—fitting for someone of Leon's status.

I tossed my jacket onto a nearby chair and collapsed onto the bed, staring at the ceiling. The events of the day replayed in my mind. The SSS-rank dungeon. The new operation plan. Being forced to stay behind.

Annoying.

I exhaled sharply before turning my attention inward.

"Open status window."

A familiar system interface materialized in front of me, glowing faintly in the dim room.

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[ Updated Status Window ]

Name: Ryzen Kael

Level: 85

Class: System's Avatar / Abyss Monarch (Fully Awakened)

Adventurer Rank: S-rank

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[ Titles ]

Abyss Monarch (Mythic – Fully Awakened)

Sovereign Slayer

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[ Exclusive Skills ]

1. Adaptive Growth (Active) – Your body and abilities evolve based on experience.

2. Ruler of Abyss (Upgraded – Active/Passive) – Allows absolute control over abyssal entities and enhances dominion over reality itself.

3. Phantom Tyrant (Fusion Skill – Passive/Active Hybrid) – A fusion of Phantom Dash and Predator's Instinct, evolved through Sovereign Awakening.

4. Abyssal Pact: Fenrir (Awakened) (Sovereign-Class Familiar) – The evolution of Fenrir through the power of Sovereign Ascension. As the Apex Abyssal Warhound, Fenrir has ascended beyond normal familiars, now wielding authority over lesser abyssal beasts.

5. Abyss Monarch's Authority [System Function Unlocked] – You can now impose abyssal contracts on beings weaker than you, binding them to your rule. Stronger entities require consent or defeat.

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[ Stats ]

Strength (STR): 345 (+900 AP from Abyss Monarch Daggers)

Agility (AGI): 360

Vitality (VIT): 190

Intelligence (INT): 235

Unallocated Stat Points: 0

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[ Special System Stats ]

Fatigue: 10/100

HP: 17,000/17,000

MP: 9,000/9,000

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I skimmed over my stats, but something caught my eye—an icon at the corner of my interface that I hadn't noticed before.

A small, glowing chest sat there, pulsing faintly.

I frowned, navigating toward it. "...What is this?"

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[ Unopened Gift – Abyss Monarch's Awakening Reward ]

Condition: Achieved full awakening as the Abyss Monarch.

Contents: ???

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My pulse quickened.

A gift from the System? Had it been sitting here this entire time, unnoticed?

I didn't waste another second.

"Open."

The moment I made the selection, a surge of abyssal energy erupted around me, thick and overwhelming. The air crackled with power, shadows twisting unnaturally in my room as the System's glow intensified.

Then, the notifications came.

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[ System Notice ]

Congratulations, Abyss Monarch. Your dominion has fully awakened.

The gift has been unsealed.

[ Awakening Gift Unlocked ]

You have received the following reward:

Bow of the Abyss Monarch – Nox'Thalos (Mythic Weapon)

A weapon forged from the abyss itself, wielded only by those who have achieved true sovereignty. Nox'Thalos is not a mere bow—it is a manifestation of the Abyss Monarch's authority.

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I sat up instantly.

A wepon. And not just any weapon, the bow I had seen in the System's shop.

I had considered purchasing it before, but the cost had been astronomical. Now, the System had gifted it to me.

The moment I gripped the bow, a flood of abyssal energy surged through my veins, resonating with something deep within me. Shadows coiled around my arms, responding instinctively to the presence of the weapon.

I tightened my hold. "Nox'Thalos..."

The name echoed in my mind like a whisper from the abyss itself.

I inspected the bow more closely. The craftsmanship was beyond anything I had ever seen. The midnight-black frame pulsed with abyssal energy, shifting as if alive. Its limbs were lined with intricate abyssal engravings, ancient runes I could barely comprehend.

The bowstring was... nonexistent.

Or rather, it wasn't a physical string. Instead, when I willed it, a thread of condensed darkness materialized between the limbs, humming with raw power.

A notification appeared.

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[ Bow of the Abyss Monarch – Nox'Thalos ] (Mythic Weapon – Soulbound)

A legendary weapon forged from the abyss itself, wielded only by the true Monarch of the Abyss. Nox'Thalos is a conduit of sovereign power, capable of manifesting abyssal destruction with every arrow.

Attack Power: +1,200

Special Effects:

Abyssal Manifestation – Creates arrows from pure abyssal energy, requiring no physical ammunition.

Shadowpiercer – Arrows fired from Nox'Thalos ignore non-mythic defenses.

Sovereign's Wrath – Charges abyssal energy over time to unleash a devastating shot.

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A weapon that creates its own arrows.

No need for a quiver. No need for conventional ammo. Every shot would be pure abyssal energy—fast, precise, and unstoppable.

I exhaled slowly, absorbing the information.

I raised it, testing its balance. Despite its size, it felt weightless, perfectly attuned to me. The moment I pulled back the invisible string, a dark arrow of abyssal energy materialized—pulsating, unstable, waiting to be released.

I flicked my fingers, dispersing it. No need to test-fire inside Leon's house.

I stepped out of the room, moving through the hallways until I reached the backdoor. The cool evening air hit my face as I stepped outside, the familiar city skyline of Velmora stretching before me.

The streets were quieter than usual, most people likely preparing for the upcoming raid, but I wasn't concerned with them. I made my way to a small, open park just a few blocks away—an area rarely frequented by anyone after dark.

Once I reached the center of the park, I stopped. The faint light from nearby streetlamps flickered, but the shadows still stretched long and dark, perfect for what I had in mind.

I closed my eyes for a moment, breathing in the night air, allowing my senses to sharpen. I could feel the abyssal energy thrumming within me, now harmonized with Nox'Thalos, waiting for the command to unleash its power.

I summoned the bow with a thought.

The black mist swirled around me, coalescing into the form of the Bow of the Abyss Monarch. It felt... right. More natural than I expected.

With a smooth, deliberate motion, I gripped the handle, allowing the bow's unseen string to form between my fingers. The air hummed with energy as the bow pulsed, the power of the abyss ready to manifest.