"Tsk!" Ben chuckled in disgrace before he shifted his gaze again to the pile of notifications he was scrolling through.
[Soul weapon obtained: enhancement type: Inferno stringer]
[Soul weapon obtained: enhancement type: Inferno stringer]
[Soul weapon obtained: enhancement type: Inferno stringer]
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"Hey system! Can't you just tell me already how many soul weapons I have obtained? Why go through a bunch of the same notifications?" Ben asked, a little frustrated by the group of repeating notifications popping up on his screen.
[So sorry for the trouble, host. I will calculate the exact number of souls and weapons you obtained from killing Blazing Firefly.]
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[The host currently possesses 11 Inferno stringers obtained by killing the Blazing Firefly.]
"I see. What about the description, though? Can you explain exactly what you mean by an enhancement-type weapon?" Ben asked, looking at the weapon description popping up on the screen.
[Enhancement-type weapons are very different from ordinary soul weapons. An enhancement-type soul weapon is a specialised weapon that enhances the abilities and attributes of its wielder. These weapons can also be used with a certain skill or another soul weapon.]
"Well, that totally went above my tiny mosquito head. Just tell me how to use it, and I will figure it out for myself." Ben said,scratching his head in confusion.
[To use a soul weapon, the host must summon it first.]
"Alright, alright, I know the basics," Ben said, nodding his head, before he called the inferno stringer out of his inventory. Surprisingly for him, when he called out the soul weapon, a sudden notification popped up on his screen.
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Select the appropriate options to enhance:
1. Blood Needle Skill
2. Beetle chitin dagger
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"Ummm...I will choose the blood needle skill." Ben commanded, randomly choosing one option for the test.
[Inferno Stringer enhancement applied to the blood needle skill]
[The Blood Needle skill is enhanced with burning demage.]
"Burning demage? Oh, I see! So this thing is similar to the rune stones from those MMORPG games. If I apply it to a certain weapon, then I will get my weapon enhanced with the same element. It's that simple. Why didn't you tell me about this earlier system?"
[I did...]
"Nevermind, I will just quickly test out my new skill." Ben said, flying to the top of the waggon while targeting a tree branch nearby.
╔═╣Blood needle╠═╗
As soon as Ben chanted the skill, a sharp needle-like aura grazed in the shape of a needle and slowly started to glow red hot.
"Bang." With a small blasting sound, the needle hit a random branch of a tree, cutting a few chips from it before the part hit by the needle was engulfed by crimson-red sparks.
"It's quite weak, but I know how to make that work." Ben looked at his target, computing the demage before he commanded the system. "Hey system, start merging all the enhancement-type soul weapon weapons into them at the level they can."
[Merging soul weapon, Inferno stringer]
A notification appeared on his screen before two white orbs of light flew out of his inventory and started to sync with each other.
[Merge Sucessful, Inferno Stringer Basic Tier: (Grade 2)]
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[Merge Sucessful, Inferno Stringer: Normal Tier (Grade 1)]
As Ben merged the Inferno stringers, their power and effectiveness increased. The merging process combined their attributes and enhancements, resulting in a more potent soul weapon. The enhancements from the multiple weapons merged into a single, stronger Inferno stringer.
[Merging Successful, Soul Weapon Evolution, Blazing Stringer: Normal Tier Weapon (Grade 3)]
"A normal-tier weapon, grade 1! I can even make an advanced-tier weapon out of it," Ben said, looking at the status screen in excitement. "Don't stop; keep merging it further." He commanded the system.
[Host, to merge with a normal-tier weapon, you need another normal-tier soul weapon as well. With the current number of soul weapons you have, you can only make 3 normal-tier weapons and 1 low-tier weapon out of them.]
"Sigh. I should have expected that!" Ben said, letting out a long breath in disappointment, "Then use all soul weapons to upgrade the skill to grade 3."
With Ben's command, the merging process began once again, lasting for about 15 minutes before a notification popped up on Ben's screen.
[Merging Sucessful. Blazing Stringer (Grade 3)]
"I was so close to getting an advanced-tier weapon, but nevermind. Time to test out my new evolved weapon," Ben said in determination, looking ahead for suitable targets while sitting on top of the white cloth.
Taking flight from the top of the waggon, Ben scanned the area for a suitable target. He spotted a wooden log set up nearby, perfect for testing out his newly evolved skill. With a flick of his wings, he swiftly flew towards it.
Positioning himself in front of the target, Ben gathered his focus and channelled his energy into the Blood Needle skill. The crimson aura surrounding his needle-shaped attack began to intensify, exuding a golden aura of scorching heat.
Without hesitation, Ben unleashed the enhanced Blood Needle skill, sending the fiery projectile hurtling towards the target board. The needle pierced through the air with incredible speed, leaving a trail of blazing sparks in its wake.
Upon impact, the needle struck the wooden board, igniting it in flames, before a small explosive sound made a bullet-sized hole across the thick log, and a chunk of wood flew in the air….
Upon impact, the needle struck the wooden board, igniting it in flames, before a small explosive sound made a bullet-size hole across the thick log, revealing the scorch marks left behind by Ben's powerful attack. The flames continued to dance and crackle, illuminating the surroundings with a warm, fiery glow.
Ben observed the aftermath of his skill, a mix of satisfaction and excitement bubbling within him. The enhancement had made a noticeable difference, amplifying the power and impact of his blood needle skill.
"If this is the strength of a normal-tier weapon, I wonder how strong a normal-tier beast will be." Ben inspected the wooden log, calculating the amount of damage this skill would do to the human body.