Chapter 64
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Within the planet's depths, Astaroth entered a state that was not deceased but also not alive. To be completely honest, the only reason he hadn't already died was because of the countless unique Organisms that he devoured. In particular, the Viscount Ranked ones gave him abilities that made him somewhat synonymous with a cockroach.
This didn't mean the experience of having one's body incinerated was any more pleasant. Plus, the lack of non-dried up water didn't help. Still, it was far better than dying, so Astaroth took what he could get.
He even unconsciously made use of this seemingly misfortunate situation.
The stuff blasting against his armored shell was extremely hot, and heat was a form of energy. As such, what was hitting him with such fervor was actually just a very nice passive exp provider.
[Ding! You have devoured high-intensity Lvl 183 heat particles and absorbed 500 (G21) Energy!]