Apocalypse Baby-Chapter 231: Ressurrect

Using attribute converter Alex purchased an Upgrade Stone without hesitation.

And without wasting a second, he selected his first skill—Heal (A)—and activated the upgrade.

The system responded instantly.

[Upgrading…]

A pulse of energy surged through his arm, making his fingers tingle. The Upgrade Stone dissolved into shimmering particles, fusing directly into the skill.

[Upgrade Successful.]

[Heal (A) has been upgraded to Resurgence (S).]

A new description unfolded before his eyes, and Alex's breath catch in his throat.

[Resurgence (S)] – An exalted healing ability that not only restores health, regenerates lost limbs, and cures any disease, but also defies death itself. As long as a person has not been dead for more than an hour, the user can pull them back from the brink, fully restoring their body and vitality. However, reviving the dead comes at a steep cost, draining a massive amount of mana.

Cost: 50–??? MP per use, scales depending on the severity of the injury.

Resurrection Cost: 3000 MP + extreme physical exhaustion. Cooldown: 24 hours for resurrection.

Limitations: Cannot restore those who have died from curses, soul destruction, or divine judgment.

Alex's hands trembled slightly as he reread the words.

His eyes widened.

His heart pounded.

"I can raise the dead."

The words left his lips in a breathless whisper.

He gasped, barely able to believe what he was seeing. This wasn't just healing anymore—this was godlike power.

The power of life and death now lay at his fingertips.

The weight of it hit him like a freight train.

This was insane.

He could bring people back from the dead. Undo fate itself.

But then… his eyes flicked back to the description, narrowing at the fine print.

There was a limitation.

As long as a person has not been dead for more than an hour…

And…

24-hour cooldown.

Alex exhaled sharply. That meant if two people died at the same time, he'd have to choose.

Pick one to bring back.

The other?

Gone.

By the time his ability was available again, their one-hour window would be long past.

A cold pit settled in his stomach.

This wasn't just a skill—it was a decision-maker. A judge. A burden.

His fingers curled into a fist.

"I hope I never have to make that choice."

Because if he did…

Someone was going to stay dead.

Alex purchased another upgrade stone and activated it without hesitation.

The moment he did—A faint hum vibrated in the air, the system processing his request.

[Upgrading...]

Then—

[Upgrade Successful.]

[Visor (A) has been upgraded to Luminous (S).]

And right after—

[Solar Judgement (S) – Divine Wrath] – The ultimate expression of divine radiance, this skill allows the user to unleash homing beams of searing light from their eyes, relentlessly tracking their targets until impact. These beams burn through armor, incinerate foes, and eradicate dark and demonic entities with unparalleled holy power. Each shot bends toward its mark, ensuring devastating precision. Cost: 100 Mana per homing blast, 10 Mana per second for sustained tracking beam.

Alex's lips curled into a smirk.

Now this was something.

A homing effect? That meant he couldn't miss.

No matter how fast his enemy dodged—no matter how they weaved, twisted, or teleported—his beams would hunt them down.

"Now that... is cool."

Satisfied, he moved on to the next skill.

Discern.

The passive ability that let him see through lies.

Already useful—but at S-Rank?

He couldn't wait to find out.

Without a second thought, he purchased another upgrade stone—

And pushed it to the max.

Ding!

[Upgrading...]

For a moment, Alex anticipated, expecting the exhilarating rush of a skill evolving.

But—

Alex's eye twitched.

[Upgrade Failed.]

[Discern cannot be upgraded as it is based on a core, immutable ability that cannot be evolved.]

"...What?"

He stared at the notification.

Then muttered.

"Based on core...Immutable?"

Then he yelled in frustration.

"Why didn't you mention this before I wasted an upgrade stone?"

After a couple seconds, Alex frustration simmered, but deep down, he understood.

Discern was absolute and unlike other skills that could evolve, growing stronger with each enhancement, the ability to perceive truth had no middle ground.

Either something was a lie, or it wasn't.

There was no "stronger" version of knowing the truth.

Alex shook his head, rolling his shoulders to let go of the irritation.

"Fine. Whatever. At least I know it's already perfect."

But still... that was one upgrade stone down the drain.

This made him realize something.

Maybe… not all skills were meant to be upgraded.

Some abilities, like Discern, were already at their peak—unchangeable.

That thought lingered as he turned his attention to the next skill.

Subzero (B).

Alex hesitated.

Upgrading a skill wasn't cheap. If this failed too, he'd be flushing two more upgrade stones down the drain.

But unlike Discern, which was a simple binary function—truth or lies—Subzero had more room to grow.

It wasn't just about detecting something; it was about control.

And control? That could always be improved.

His fingers tightened.

"Alright. No hesitation."

With a sharp breath, he purchased the upgrade stones.

Then, without wasting another second, he activated them.

Ding!

[Upgrading...]

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[Upgrade Successful]

[Subzero (B) has been upgraded to A-rank.]

[Subzero (A) has been upgraded to Cryoforge (S)!]

Alex's eyes widened as the final notification popped up. Then, a slow grin spread across his face.

"Hell yes."

He clenched his fist in victory.

Cryoforge (S): The user gains full control over ice, allowing them to not only freeze anything they touch but also create weapons, shields, and structures made of ice. They can shape the ice at will—forming swords, walls, spikes, or even blizzards to engulf and immobilize enemies. The freezing effect extends beyond mere touch, enabling the user to manipulate cold energy to freeze larger areas or solidify moisture in the air. This skill also offers defensive utility, enabling the creation of massive ice shields for protection.

Cost: Scales with use.

Alex's grin widened.

He stretched out his hand, willing ice to form—and it did. Instantly.

A block of ice materialized in front of him, smooth and solid.

And with just a thought...