Killed Me? Now I Have Your Power-Chapter 81: The Soulless [2]

Chapter 81: The Soulless [2]

"Hm... new type of death unlocked. Death by soul rewrite." Kaden said as he sat calmly, cross-legged in that strange realm of absolute darkness.

He knew something might happen and death was a possibility... but he didn’t expect the death to be so... unique.

Kaden shook his head in slight amusement. He was not truly disheartened by this death of his—in fact, he found it even novel.

It was becoming boring to die always with your head crushed or by blood loss or any other mundane reasons.

But still, it didn’t change the fact that it was truly a scary and horrifying experience to see your mind, your thoughts, your whole being in the process of being taken over by another.

It was truly eerie to see some memories that you didn’t remember but also couldn’t truly say weren’t yours.

It was weird and horror-worthy.

"What a shame... I should have been able to pick up some interesting knowledge inside his memories. That would have made this death a little bit more interesting." Kaden muttered calmly, feeling regretful.

But soon, his mood improved as...

DING!

[You have died.]

[At what point of time do you wish to return?]

"Just before I put my hand on the white-gold crystal." Kaden decided immediately. For him, it was the most optimal time to go back.

[DING! Confirmed.]

[You have been killed by soul rewrite by Hael Malaika, The Soulless. You have obtained a knowledge fragment.]

[Do you wish to use it now?]

Kaden was stunned for a while. Not even five minutes ago, he was here feeling dejected by the fact he didn’t manage to obtain anything during the process of soul rewrite, and now the system gives him practically what he was asking for.

This made Kaden pause a little.

"Death, tell me something... the fragments I obtain, are they random or it’s you who chooses them?" Kaden asked as he tilted his head, his expression seriously curious.

[I choose the type of fragments you obtain, but not the fragment itself.]

[Meaning, I choose the knowledge-type fragment, but what knowledge you will obtain is completely random.]

The response of Death made something inside Kaden flutter—a sudden excitement.

"Can I from now on choose the type of fragment I want?" Kaden asked with a very eager voice.

[It will cost you 100 death coins to make your own selection.]

That’s all Kaden wanted to hear. The fact that it was indeed possible to choose the type of fragment he wanted to obtain.

This possibility changed everything, as now he can at least influence a little what he will get. He smiled pleasantly at that.

"Use the knowledge fragment." Kaden ordered.

Instantly, a stream of knowledge flooded inside his brain. The process was seamless, without any discomfort whatsoever. It was just now, Kaden had some new knowledge.

It was not some big revealing truth or secret, no...

It was just the knowledge of a secret dungeon that was located near Asterion. It was hidden in such a way that it was impossible to find through normal means.

And not only did Kaden have the location, but also the way to enter it. But...

"Very troublesome to enter...." Kaden muttered.

But still it was good knowledge, as he can attempt to clear it and obtain whatever was inside.

"Ah... now then..."

It was time to go back. But he first had to think of a way to counterattack the soul rewrite.

"Hm no... no need to search for that for now. What I need to do is to make sure my soul is destroyed every time." Kaden thought inwardly.

The system told him to plunder... then plunder he will. He can’t waste a chance to obtain such a massive power-up in one go.

He had enough death coins.

Now he just needs to die and obtain the fragments he wants. Then if he has enough... he will either rewind time before entering this realm or find a way to kill this bastard.

As these thoughts settled inside his mind, Kaden breathed in and out slowly, "Again, death not imprisonment... only death..."

Once he was ready—

"Death, revive me."

[Death coins cost: 300]

The black clock appeared.

Tick-!

...

"You must at least be at purple rank." Hael said with a wide warm smile.

Kaden looked at him for a moment, then looked back at the white-gold crystal.

’Here we go.’

Kaden thought as he put his hand on the crystal, and the same process as last time happened. The crystal transformed into liquid and entered his body.

Kaden acted like he was resisting by thrashing around and shouting, but his mind was absolutely focused even amidst the pain.

He had accepted death but that didn’t mean he would do nothing. He observed and felt calmly the movement of the liquid inside his body with his perception at max.

He observed till suddenly the liquid entered some invisible place, making Kaden unable to trace its movement and it’s in that moment that his soul started to be destroyed.

’Soul... place... huh...’

Kaden thought brokenly before he died.

For the second time.

[You are dead.]

...

"I want neutral stats fragments." Kaden said what he wanted.

[You have obtained stats points: 100.]

Kaden smiled. He now had 185 stat points. Enough to surpass the limit of another stat.

"Death, revive me."

[Death coins cost: 400.]

Tick-!

...

Kaden appeared again, he placed his hand on the crystal and the same process happened.

This time, Kaden attempted to use his blood manipulation to control the liquid he thought was blood. And indeed, it was blood. But his mastery over blood was not yet good enough to completely control that special blood and so, he died again.

[You are dead.]

For the third time.

...

"Neutral stats fragments again." Kaden ordered again.

[You have obtained stats points: 150.]

Kaden smirked. Two stats were ready to be surpassed.

Again.

Tick-!

...

Kaden was back again and without any suspense, he died.

For the fourth time.

[You are dead.]

...

"I want this time trait fragment." Kaden ordered.

[You have obtained the trait: Soulbrand.]

[Soulbrand: A metaphysical scar made by your will. Wherever the user leaves their soulbrands—either on objects, living beings, or even places—you will gain spiritual influence over it.]

Kaden’s mind was immediately flooded with information regarding this skill and also... the different kinds of skills he could use at this moment.

Imprint Touch, Presence Anchor, Echo Pulse.

Each of them ridiculous in their own way.

Imprint Touch makes him able to brand whatever he touches, and this way gain minor influence over them.

Presence Anchor will help him brand a place—for example, a battlefield—in that way, it will be more difficult to beat him inside that place.

And Echo Pulse helps him sense his distant soulbrands, provided his perception reaches them.

All of them are a powerful cheat, but all this works on his will. So the stronger his will, the stronger the trait, and more skills will be unlocked.

Kaden could already guess that this was the trait Hael was talking about.

He smirked.

"What a bliss..."

"One last time."

Tick-!

...

Kaden appeared again. He didn’t act any differently and just accepted his death calmly. But this time there was a difference... free𝑤ebnovel.com

Kaden was able to have a glimpse of his soul place... the place where the blood was going.

He smiled inwardly and died again.

[You are dead.]

For the fifth time.

...

"Now this time, knowledge please." Kaden ordered, hoping for something useful before he ran away from this smiling hypocrite bastard.

[You have obtained knowledge fragment.]

"Use it."

The moment Kaden absorbed the knowledge...

A wide and wicked smile appeared on his lips.

"Ah... divine luck indeed."

—End of Chapter 81—

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