After returning to his room, Shinsuke locked the door.
He currently had 6500 points of cursed soul value, a cursed item - Perfect Perfume, one Cursed Technique Enhancement Scroll, and an untransformed Executioner's Blade.
First, he considered the use of 6500 cursed soul points. Since it wasn't enough for a ten-draw, he could still try six single draws.
Alternatively, he could use five thousand points to transform the Executioner's Blade into a cursed tool and leave the draws for later.
Shinsuke had already thought about it for a long time and decided to try one draw first. If the probability of getting something good wasn't low, he would spend the rest on draws.
If the prize pool was disappointing, he would first spend five thousand points to enhance the Executioner's Blade, ensuring at least a minimum benefit.
So he decisively pulled up the system's draw page and selected a single draw.
The system screen immediately shone with golden light, almost blinding him.
Shinsuke couldn't help but feel a bit excited. Could he have really struck gold on the first try?
Soon, the light faded...
[You have obtained a Temporary Cursed Card: Trickster]
[Temporary Cursed Card: Trickster]
Effect: Guaranteed to trip while walking
Duration: Five minutes
PS: I don't know if it's cute, but I suggest protecting your face.
Damn!
He finally got a reward, only to lose so thoroughly.
Damn it!
A thousand cursed soul points for such a useless one-time cursed item? This system must be cursed!
Shinsuke wouldn't admit that he was just unlucky. He decisively blamed the system entirely, knowing it wouldn't refute him.
"Sigh, what kind of plan was that, relying on the lottery to get rich."
With a self-mocking laugh, Shinsuke gave up on the idea of spending the rest of his cursed soul points on draws.
Instead, he picked up the Executioner's Blade to transform it into a cursed tool.
Five thousand cursed soul points were deducted instantly, and the Executioner's Blade was enveloped in a dark energy, indicating the transformation process.
About three minutes later, the energy dissipated, signaling the completion of the transformation.
Shinsuke examined it closely and found that the appearance hadn't changed much, except for a row of seven white, transparent dots at the junction of the blade and the hilt.
[Executioner's Blade - Cursed]
Self-repair: Absorbs blood to quickly repair itself when damaged.
Soul imprisonment: Enemies killed by this weapon have their souls imprisoned in the blade, lighting one of the seven killing lights.
Invisible Strike: When all seven lights are lit, it can release a strike within a hundred meters, hitting the target instantly from behind with double damage!
Wow!
This is like a flying cow – awesome to the extreme!
Shinsuke couldn't hide his delight after seeing the new abilities of the Executioner's Blade.
Apart from [Self-repair], which the Executioner's Blade already had, the transformation had given it two new abilities.
[Soul Imprisonment] meant that enemies killed by this blade could never be resurrected, making it a counter to techniques like Edo Tensei. It would undoubtedly surprise enemies in certain situations!
But the most impressive ability was [Invisible Strike].
With all seven lights lit, consuming all the imprisoned souls, it could release a near-teleportation slash with double damage within a hundred meters!
This meant his mobility in future battles would be greatly enhanced.
Situations where enemies escaped with low health or he was worn down by enemies would be much less likely.
If used skillfully, it could even dodge enemy ultimates.
In just a short while, he thought of several potential uses, eagerly waiting to test them out.
Thus, the cursed soul points he had painstakingly saved up were nearly exhausted, leaving only five hundred points, which were insufficient for anything significant.
After admiring the blade for half an hour, Shinsuke picked up the [Cursed Technique Enhancement Scroll].
Its name was simple and straightforward, making Shinsuke quite eager to see its effect. Developing cursed techniques on his own was slow.
Though undeserved gains might be a bit shameful, they were undeniably enticing!
Who could resist the allure of unearned rewards?!
[Cursed Technique Enhancement Scroll]
Usage: Tear open
Effect: Gain substantial experience in using a chosen cursed technique, with a small chance to comprehend [Ultimate Technique].
PS: [Ultimate Technique]: The ultimate secret of a cursed technique, excluding domain expansion.
Shinsuke didn't hesitate, tearing open the scroll in one swift motion. A white light emerged and shot into his head faster than he could react.
He felt a moment of disorientation. When he regained his senses, he found himself in an unfamiliar place, inhabiting another person's body.
Was this another transmigration?
No, Shinsuke quickly understood the situation.
The [Cursed Technique Enhancement Scroll] allowed him to experience another life from a first-person perspective.
But this life lacked the complexities of daily existence, focusing solely on practicing and using [Blood Manipulation], with all other memories stripped away.
Every day was filled with practice, practice, and more practice.
How long had it been?
This question was meaningless.
Time in this strange world was fragmented, with each practice session seamlessly transitioning to the next.
There was no concept of hunger or other needs.
Shinsuke didn't know his current identity or recognize anything around him.
He was forced to absorb the knowledge of manipulating blood flow, body temperature, pulse, and even changes in red blood cells.
Gradually, Shinsuke transitioned from passive acceptance to active learning.
After an indeterminate period, Shinsuke's rigid body suddenly trembled, and his dull eyes regained their spark.
The extra memories faded, leaving behind only the valuable experience of mastering [Blood Manipulation].
Shinsuke felt a bit dazed, realizing he had hit the jackpot.
The most valuable reward wasn't the five thousand cursed soul points but the [Cursed Technique Enhancement Scroll].
If given another chance, he was confident he could comprehend and construct his domain!