After forming a plan in mind. Argus did not sit idly. He takes a considerable distance from Astrea after checking that there are really no enemies left and she was safe from being disturbed. Bringing out the Mortal Armament Scythe, he plans to continue to train. It would serve to kill the time while waiting for Astrea.
Argus combat power would also increase by training so there is no really problem. He did not know how long it would take Astrea to breakthrough but it wouldn't take her too long.
Remembering the battle that happened a while ago, Argus and Astrea was lucky that the golem hit its own core. It result on their win but both of their bodies are beaten and bloodied especially him.
Argus did not immediately began an image training with the Golem as the enemy. He first start to familiarize himself to his current power.
Argus's current stats even surpassed Astrea's stats. Well she was still on his infancy stage after breaking through though he felt like the true power of Unique Beast would really show. The color of the golem's core was
Since there is no enemy to hasten his adaptation it has taken him 10 mins long. After that a series of Slashing, Running, Dodging, and Jumping was performed by Argus inside the cave. His 2 innate skills has already activated a while ago.
Argus trained like this for a whole day until he felt his exhaustion. He had last this long thanks to his increase in stats. Argus then came back to the chamber to see Astrea's condition. He saw that the energy that Astrea emitting was becoming strong but far from its peak.
Argus cannot see what color of the Orb Astrea currently has formed so he didn't deeply about it and just cheer Astrea inside his mind. Only the owner himself knows what color he has formed.
However there are other ways for other to learn it and that is of course through combat.After that Argus sets up the tent within a considerable distance from Astrea and sleep after taking a bath.
Argus was jolted awake from his slumber as he sensed Astrea nearing the culmination of her orb formation, she was about to breakthrough. His heart raced with a mixture of excitement. He immediately got up to see her.
The cave, lit by luminous crystals, provided a serene backdrop as Argus watched Astrea closely. Mana shimmered around her, revealing her imminent transformation. Astrea lay peacefully, her fur glowing softly with a hint of celestial energy. As Astrea's presence grew stronger, the cave filled with a surge of mana, echoing her awakening. Argus marveled at the sight of her.
Then, with a gentle shift, Astrea's mana burst forth in a radiant light, marking her ascension. Astrea breakthrough but it did not stop there.
As Argus watched with awe, Astrea's small wolf cub body began to grow, expanding into a majestic wolf of impressive stature. When standing on all fours, Astrea now measured over three meters tall at the shoulder, with a body length stretching nearly six meters from nose to tail.
Astrea once white fur now shimmered with a faint, ethereal light purple hue, reflecting the celestial energies that now infused her form. Her eyes, still filled with wisdom and loyalty, met Argus's gaze.
Astrea underwent another swift transformation, shifting into a Demi-Human form adorned with wolf-like ears and tails. Her skin gleamed with a light purple hue, mirroring the color of her fur in her wolf form. Astrea stood tall and proud even without clothes. Astrea immediately jump to hug Argus in Demi-Human form wanting to share her happiness.
"Master I succeeded!"(Astrea)
Argus of course was shocked on what happened but he already prepared for this things. A blanket appeared on his hand and he use it to cover the incoming Astrea. Of course Argus has no choice but to look at her nake body.
"Astrea! Don't do this again without clothes okay? Sigh..."(Argus)
Astrea did not answer him which her sigh.
'I want to do it since I'm still nake though... You're expression was too cute for me Master.'(Astrea)
Argus also gave her clothes and underwear that he has already secretly bought. The clothes are designed for Wolf Demi-Human so it was very comfortable to her. Astrea wears it and it all perfectly fit her. A secret talent of Argus? No one knows how did he do it. Argus then check the change in Astrea's Stats.
[Congratulations Your Soulbound Astrea has reach Core Forging Realm → Beast Orb(Violet)]
+1000 All Stats
[All Mana has been converted to Star Energy]
+1000 Star Energy
[Astrea's «Star Physique» level has increase]
[Astrea's «Enhance Bite Lv. 10»«Enhance Pounce Lv.10»«Enhance Claw Lv.10» has been integrated to Astrea]
[Astrea has learned «Space Manipulation»]
[Astrea has learned «Star Bolt»]
[Astrea has learned «Stardust Veil»]
[Astrea has learned «Nova Burst»]
[Astrea has learned «Starfall»]
[Astrea has learned «Energy Manipulation»]
[Astrea has learned «Energy Circulation»]
[Astrea has learned «Energy Infusion»]
«Star Physique Lv.2»(↑1)
•Rank: Unique
•Can learn and create any type of skills related to the Star Attribute
•Increase basic attribute by 20% when bathe with any starlight.
•Regenerate 1% Energy per second when bathe with any starlight
«Space Manipulation Lv.10»
•Rank: Unique Passive
•Allow the user to control or alter aspects of space itself by using energy.
Note: The skill has already reach the max level.
«Star Bolt Lv.1»
•Rank: Special Active
•Shoot 10 bolts of starlight energy
Note: The higher the level the more bolts he can make.
«Stardust Veil Lv.1»
•Rank: Special
• Creates a veil of star dust that absorbs 20% of max health in damage and boosts magical attack potency by 10%.
«Starburst Lv.1»
•Rank: Special Active
•Creates an explosion of stellar energy, damaging enemies within a 10 meter radius.
Note: The higher the level the wider the radius.
«Starfall Lv.1»
•Rank: Special Active
•Create 100 star orbs to rain upon enemies, dealing damage over an area.
Note: The higher the level the more star orbs.
«Energy Manipulation Lv.1»(New)
•Rank: Special
•Allows the user to control and shape energy in various forms for offensive and defensive purposes.
«Energy Circulation Lv.1»(New)
•Rank: Special
•Enhances the flow of energy within the user's body by 10%
«Energy Infusion Lv.1»(New)
•Rank: Special
•Imbues objects or beings with energy, enhancing their properties or abilities temporarily by 20%.
[Your Soulbound Astrea has level up by 1]
[Your Soulbound Astrea has level up by 1]
Name: Astrea♀️
Race: Starlight Wolf
Form: Demi-Human
Realm: Core Forging
Level: 27(3%)(↑2)
Attribute: Star, Space
HP: 100%/100%
Star Energy: 1040(↑1040)
VIT: 1138(↑1018)
STR: 1190(↑1020)
DEX: 1219(↑1024)
INT: 1256(↑1026)
Demi-Human Stats(50%):
VIT: 569
STR: 595
DEX: 610
INT: 628
Skill:
«Star Physique Lv.2»(↑1)
«Morph Lv.10»
«Space Manipulation Lv.10»(New)
«Star Bolt Lv.1»(New)
«Stardust Veil Lv.1»(New)
«Starburst Lv.1»(New)
«Starfall Lv.1»(New)
«Energy Manipulation Lv.1»(New)
«Energy Circulation Lv.1»(New)
«Energy Regeneration Lv.1»(New)
«Energy Infusion Lv.1»(New)
Astrea is very strong, almost as strong as a Unique Awakener in her current Demi-Human form. Her Stats focus more on magic side which was perfect since Argus has now a support and long range attacker while he attack on front.
Additionally she now possessed another Unique Skill which make it two in total. All her new skills is also very powerful. The skill with Energy in it's name is a given skill to all beings when they formed their core or orb so he was not that shocked.
More importantly, Argus can now start his Quest. With the current combat power of Astrea's full form it should be easy to clear all the floors except for the Special Type monster that they may encounter and Boss Monster on the fifth floor.
Astrea finish wearing the dress that Argus have as she showed it to him. Argus stared at her for a while before turning away his gaze. Astrea saw it and she just giggle.
"How do I look Master?"(Astrea)
"You are beautiful. Anyways, what can we do in this Fallen Star Core? I cannot store it in my current space ring since it's too big and heavy for me."(Argus)
Argus do not want to left this prescious treasure inside this cave. If left alone, someone may discover this place and take this which he do not want to happen.
'A core of a Star is also very heavy so even if I merged with Astrea with our current power, it would not be enough. This is troublesome... Should I ask Alicia's help?'(Argus)
Argus plans to ask Alicia's help. She may add another favor but if it's her there will be no problem since she is his fiance after all.