"This rain is never-ending."
Lin Xun held his phone, the game text on the screen constantly displayed "pouring rain".
The rain hadn't stopped since yesterday afternoon till this morning.
He could only exchange deep gazes with the stubborn Law Knight inside the church, unable to continue further.
After some time passed, the text in the game finally changed.
[The rain has abated, and the sky is clear. The crimson sunlight once again envelops Saint Lance. You bathe in its fallen light and the aberrant organ in your mind begins to stir.]
[Crimson Pineal Gland skill has been activated, your current Shell temporary level +5!]
[You've become more powerful!]
Lin Xun rejoiced and opened up the Shell Status. The Shell level of "Apostle of the Fallen Blood Sun Church" had become 14 (+5).
He wasn't sure why. Despite having defaced the statue of Profane Blood Sun, the skill still deemed him a "devout believer".
"So it was you all along blocking my way, keeping me from advancing? Let's fight it out now."
[The brave and fearless Apostle finally emerges from his hiding, resolutely stepping out of the church door.]
[The Law Knight unsheathes his great two-handed sword and charges at you...]
[After enduring a tough battle, you narrowly defeat the Law Knight!]
[Experience slightly increased.]
[The power within your Shell begins to boil, 'Apostle of the Fallen Blood Sun Church's Shell level increases, current Shell level: 15 (+5)].
[You've obtained an Unknown Faint Spirit Essence (item)]
Lin Xun found deep satisfaction in his vengeance, feeling invigorated throughout his body.
Killing this monster meant he could now proceed with the game process.
However, his gains seemed to be more than just that...
[You gaze at 'Blood Sun Church's Law Knight's' shell.]
[Law Knight's Shell, a muscular, high-ranking knight and a mainstay of the Blood Sun Church. There's a narrow wound on his neck, killed by an efficient throat slitting. Compatibility: 91% (+25%).]
[Do you wish to occupy this Shell?]
Of course!
Lin Xun had been coveting this Shell. The Law Knight's prowess was all too clear to him.
[You occupy the 'Blood Sun Church's Law Knight's' shell.]
[The only memories remaining in this Shell are... Kill the blasphemer and praise the sun!]
[The surging power ebbs and flows within the Shell, you feel incredibly powerful, invincible.]
The game text should mean that this sensation of being incredibly powerful and invincible isn't like the one he felt as the nun.
He eagerly opened the Shell Status Panel.
[Shell - Blood Sun Church's Law Knight]
[True Name: Unknown]
[Compatibility: 91% (+25%)]
[Shell Quality: Excellent]
[Shell Level: 6]
[Shell Equipment: Heavy Metal Plate Armor (Common+), Two-Handed Knight Greatsword (Common+)]
[Shell Skill: Bloody Charge (Excellent): An advanced skill of the Church Knight, enveloped in crimson aura due to the influence of fallen power during the charge.]
The "Common+" grade in the equipment slot was much more pleasing to the eye compared to the previously shabby one.
The Shell's quality and skill were still at the Excellent level, it came as a pleasant surprise.
Lin Xun noticed that the compatibility of this Shell had reached 91%. If he could once again raise his soul talent level, the quality of this Shell could be elevated further.
"Changing a shotgun for a cannon, huh!"
Lin Xun controlled the Law Knight's Shell and advanced towards the direction of the tower.
Lest he forget, there was a golden treasure chest waiting there!
On his way to the Eastern Road, he encountered another wave of monsters from the Blood Sun Church.
Maneuvering the Law Knight, Lin Xun made quick work of the enemies simply by using the Bloody Charge several times.
[The power within your Shell begins to boil. 'Blood Sun Church's Law Knight's' Shell level increases, current Shell level: 9]
By wiping out the wave of monsters, the Law Knight's Shell level soared to level 9, like a rocket.
Moving forward to the third floor of the tower, the game text changed again.
[Within the deserted hall, a lonely heavy golden treasure chest was placed. Perhaps its guardian had already fallen.]
[Do you want to open the treasure chest?]
Lin Xun licked his lips, not rushing to open the chest, instead, he went straight to the bathroom and thoroughly washed his hands.
"There has to be a sense of ceremony."
He tapped open the treasure chest on his phone screen!
[You stride forward and open the treasure chest.]
[You've obtained Lord Fox's Diamond Token (Key)]
[You've obtained the Broken Dragon Hunting Spear (Excellent+ level weapon)]
[You've obtained the Old Diary of Law Knight Patrick (Item)]
[You've received two Unknown Faint Spirit Essence*2 (Items)]
"Well, that's a big harvest!"
The constant stream of rewards popping up on his screen filled him with joy.
Opening the items menu, he used all of the Spirit Essence items he'd received earlier, reigning in a total of 305 Spirit Essence.
[Lord Fox's Diamond Token (Key): It seems like the Lord had been aware of the fallen power's imminent spread to Saint Lance. The cautious and miserly Lord had a massive metal door installed on the only path to the castle. Sadly, the most fortified fortresses are often broken from within...]
This token should be the key to opening the metal door behind the church.
Lin Xun then examined his spoils.
[Broken Dragon Hunting Spear (Excellent+ level weapon): A legendary weapon said to have slayed dragons. Even this fake carries the power of thunder. However, for some reason, the Dragon Hunting Spear is split in two, its handle bare. If you can find its other half, it may regain its dragon-slaying prowess.]
The text on item description got Lin Xun's mouth watering. It seemed like this weapon could be equipped on the Law Knight's Shell.
He moved the Dragon Hunting Spear to the Law Knight's equipped slot.
[You equipped the 'Broken Dragon Hunting Spear'!]
[You've become even more powerful!]
Continuing to check his loot, there's one more item.
[Law Knight Patrick's Old Diary (Item): An old diary recording the life of Law Knight, Patrick. Upon use, will reveal the Law Knight's true name.]
Lin Xun has always been puzzled about the True Name on the Shell Status. Every Shell he got had Unknown as its True Name.
This item should answer his question.
[You used Law Knight Patrick's Old Diary (Item)]
[You've unlocked the Law Knight's True Name.]
[You can manifest this Shell in reality!]
!
Lin Xun is a trained professional and does not usually use coarse language.
But at the moment, only two words could describe what he felt:
"Holy Fuck!!!"