The SSS Ranked Villain's Return-Chapter 228: Manifestation of the Sun and Pool Party?
Evangeline, could you go play matchmaker in there? Neraxis asked, pointing at his necklace.
[Yep, see you later, good luck,] Evangeline replied as her voice began fading.
Soon, he felt her presence move into the necklace, and with that, he was done with the basic stuff.
Evangeline would help Amaterasu and Seraphina get along—meanwhile, he had to deal with the Wilds themselves.
However, the world felt much different now that he was out.
It felt within his grasp, but at the same time, not really.
That's just my ego talking... I need a drink or two, Neraxis thought with a sigh, as he extended his mana outward.
After a few short moments, he spotted his entire class, and just as Amaterasu said, time hadn't passed at all.
The muscleheads were fighting monsters, and Raeny was actively running around and helping out her classmates.
Especially the triplets she nearly killed.
I'm glad shit's been resolved, but there's still one issue at hand. Neraxis let out a sigh, and the moment he did, his phone rang.
He took it out. Since it was the Obscura phone, he was ready for what was coming.
However...
<Delta: You've gotten stronger from what I can feel. Congratulations, Fifth Veil. Would you be able to come in today?>
He scoffed. <Neraxis: I'm going to be a bit busy this week, so I'd much rather prefer we have this talk another time.>
<Delta: Sure. I'll ask again after you're done with the class assignment.>
Neraxis didn't expect her to reply so passively, but despite that, it was great.
Now, he could check the new main skill he got.
[Manifestation of the Sun {SSS}]
[Skill Description: Become the vessel of the burning Sun. The user gains a passive solar core, enhancing regeneration, damage, and resistance during daytime or in areas with strong light. The skill evolves further as your bond with the Sun deepens.]
[Skill Effects (1/4): Solar Ascension (Active)]
Enter a transcendent solar state. For the next 3 minutes, your body is enveloped in radiant energy.
-All damage is converted to Solar-type.
-You become immune to all debuffs.
-Movement Speed and Reaction Time increase by +200%.
-Direct sunlight doubles the duration.
Cooldown: 1 Hour
[Skill Effects (2/4): Radiant Pulse (Active)]
Release an expanding shockwave of blinding light and searing heat.
-Deals massive True Damage, damage scales the closer the user is to the sun.
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-Stuns all enemies within a 100-meter radius for 2 seconds.
-Applies the Scorched and Blinded debuffs.
Cooldown: 15 Minutes
[Skill Effects (3/4): Solar Core (Passive)]
-Regenerate 5% HP and MP every 10 seconds during daytime or in the presence of strong light.
-All Solar-based attacks deal +50% bonus damage.
-Reduces incoming damage from Fire or Light sources by 50%.
[Skill Effects (4/4): Daybreaker (Ultimate Passive)]
You are a living sun during the daylight.
-Enemies within 25 meters suffer from Wither and Fatigue effects.
-Every attack releases a flare that deals Area of Effect splash damage.
-Critical hits generate a Solar Flare—a mini-explosion that inflicts Scorched on impact.
[Debuff – Scorched: Burns the target for 3% of their Max HP over 5 seconds.]
[Debuff – Blinded: Target's accuracy is reduced by 30% for 4 seconds.]
[Debuff – Wither: Decreases target's healing received by 25%. Lasts 10 seconds.]
[Debuff – Fatigue: Increases cooldowns of enemy active skills by 25% while they remain within range.]
Alright, now this is what I'm fucking talking about, Neraxis thought with a smile.
It was better than Eve of Ruin, and it was less vague than his Vampiric main skill.
Therefore, it was finally time to check his status screen.
[Status]
Name: Neraxis Valen
Age: 18
Stigmata: [Fragment of Calamity {100%} (Seals Unlocked: 4) {Unseal? Y/N}]
Affinity: [Eclipsed Abyss {SSS}]
Body Compatibility: 19% → 20%
—Perks:
[Aura of the Abyss] (Advanced)
[Unyielding Vitality] (Master)
[Cosmic Sight] (Master)
—Stats:
Rank: SS- → SS+
Strength: SS → SS+
Agility: SS- → SS+
Stamina: SS- → SS+
Intelligence: SS+ → SSS-
Mana Capacity: SS- → SS+
—Secondary Stats:
Luck: P-
Charm: SSS → SSS+
—Skills:
[Eve of Ruin {B+}]*
[Ancient Sun Vampirism {SSS+}]*
[Manifestation of the Sun {SSS}]*
[Ancient Moon Swordsmanship {A}]
[Stellar Dominion {A}]
[Minor Reflect {D}]
[Sword Dash {F}]
[Restorative Cut {E}]
[Aegis of Eternity {C}]
[Body Manifestation {B}]
[Phantom Step {B}]
[Aura {A}]
[Domain {A}]
[Eyes of the Vampire {S}]
—Fragment of Calamity Skill Tree (4/???)
[Advanced Horizontal Slash]
[Expert Stab]
[Atomic Stab]
[Illusion Slash]
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He was one step away from becoming SSS- ranked, and better yet, his skills received a small upgrade.
It was mostly control-wise, and in all honesty, Neraxis had hoped it would be better.
But it was fine—as after all, Evangeline had gotten more than enough stigmata progress, so after she was back, he'd get an insane skill.
From what he heard, she mentioned something about combining or merging, so that would be fun.
Nonetheless, Neraxis took a deep breath, then he focused on the four girls he knew and teleported right above them.
As long as it wasn't nighttime, he could do that. However, when he arrived, a strange sight greeted him.
A massive pool, with four girls swimming inside it.
"Aella... you're a blessing," Eris's satisfied voice rang out as she kicked her feet up on a floatie.
"Mmmm..." Aurelia's hum rang out, as she sat cross-legged, seemingly meditating.
On the other hand, Celina was fast asleep on an inflatable bed, with a pair of dark sunglasses hiding her eyes.
What the... don't they understand the Wilds are dangerous? Neraxis thought, bewildered, as he glanced toward Aella, who was holding her breath underwater.
All of a sudden, she shot up, her phone in hand.
"Check the group chat!" Aella yelled, waving her phone around.
Immediately, the other girls came into action, whipping out their phones, before their brows furrowed.
"He's gone again...?"
"But... I didn't even get him a gift for making my potions..."
"..."
Oh right... Neraxis facepalmed, took out his phone, and sent a few messages.
<Neraxis: Sorry, typo.>
"Haaaaah!?" Aella's angry voice rang out. "He said typo! Typo my ass! Celina, let's go find him before he begins mingling with Ariella!"
Haha... Neraxis trailed off as he felt a certain presence return. Evangeline?
[I'm back. They're getting along so-so. You can come over now,] she replied, exhausted.
Neraxis nodded, and soon...
[Stigmata: Fragment of Calamity Has Reached 100%]
[Would you like to release the seal?]
[Y/Y]
