Aether suppressed his dissatisfaction and proceeded with the third draw.
[Giant Race Combat Skill Set: Conqueror's Haki Punch, Ikoku Sovereignty]
"… "
Giant combat techniques.
From the mories he inherited, Aether already had a rough understanding of the Conqueror's Haki Punch. As for Ikoku Sovereignty, he had only ever seen it used by legendary giants and Charlotte Linlin. It was a technique known for overwhelming destructive power.
It could even be enhanced further by infusing it with Armant Haki or Conqueror's Haki.
Later on, even Kaido had learned to use Ikoku Sovereignty, likely due to his connection with Linlin. Back when they sailed under Rocks, she clearly held him in high regard and even gave him the Fish-Fish Fruit.
Aether briefly entertained the thought, then dismissed it without interest.
Holding the skill seal stone, he let out a quiet sigh. Compared to his expectations, these three draws were underwhelming, not even matching the value of the Chain of Heaven.
As the seal shattered, a surge of knowledge flooded his mind. The techniques of the Conqueror's Haki Punch and Ikoku Sovereignty beca second nature, as if he had trained in them for years.
Once the information settled, Aether fully grasped their potential.
He already possessed powerful Haki-infused sword techniques, but Ikoku Sovereignty offered sothing different. It provided a devastating, wide-range attack that his current abilities lacked.
If he used Conqueror's Haki directly, he could replicate large-scale attacks similar to Monkey D. Garp's Galaxy Impact.
However, the advantage of Ikoku Sovereignty was clear. It did not require Conqueror's Haki to function and could strike targets from extre distances.
Aether clenched his fist slightly, calculating its power. With a single release, he could destroy multiple warships from thousands of ters away. It perfectly filled the gap in his combat style.
His gaze shifted to his remaining points.
With around sixty thousand left and his mood slightly affected by the earlier draws, he spent thirty thousand on ten blue draws without hesitation.
The results appeared instantly.
[World SOS Note x1, Longevity Pill x1, Tohsaka Rin's Jewel Necklace x1, Hestia's Diary x1, Interdiate Recovery Potion x1, Athena's Victory Panties x1, Griffith's Beherit of the King (Fake) x1, Archangel's Breath x1, Azure Wood Longevity Technique x1]
"… "
Aether paused.
The rewards were unexpectedly abundant.
Aside from the World SOS Note, which looked questionable, nearly everything else had practical value.
[World SOS Note: A world on the verge of destruction is calling for help. Using this note allows one-ti teleportation to that world. Return must be handled independently.]
Aether dismissed it imdiately.
This was nothing but a trap. A collapsing world could an anything, a teor impact, an evil god, or sothing far worse. Using it without preparation would be suicidal.
The remaining items were far more useful.
The Interdiate Recovery Potion, Tohsaka Rin's Jewel Necklace, and Archangel's Breath all had healing properties.
Aether picked up the red gemstone necklace. This was not the first item he had obtained related to Rin Tohsaka. It seed he had an unusual connection to her.
Other items focused on longevity.
A Longevity Pill could extend life by twenty years, with a maximum of five uses per person. The Azure Wood Longevity Technique was even more valuable, allowing a practitioner to reach up to two hundred years of lifespan through cultivation.
Hestia's Diary appeared less practical but contained knowledge tied to the divine.
Then there was Athena's Victory Panties.
Aether examined the purple garnt, its surface faintly glowing with golden light.
The craftsmanship was exceptional.
[God-Forged Equipnt: Victory Panties]
[Enhances the wearer's strength and wisdom]
A useful item, though clearly intended for won. Aether had no intention of testing its limits himself.
Finally, his attention settled on the most significant item.
[Griffith's Beherit of the King (Fake)]
[Allows temporary entry into the ceremony where Griffith ascends to the God Hand. Duration: 20 minutes. User will be forcibly returned afterward.]
Aether studied the crimson, egg-shaped object. Its distorted human face gave it an unsettling presence.
The so-called ceremony was nothing more than a sacrifice.
From his past knowledge, he knew exactly what it entailed. Griffith would offer his comrades to demonic entities in exchange for power, becoming one of the God Hand.
Aether had always despised that kind of existence.
If given the chance, he would not hesitate to destroy them.
His fingers brushed lightly against the Chain of Heaven wrapped around his arm. Whether they were called gods or not made no difference to him.
After sorting through his gains, Aether walked over to Shanks and Silvers Rayleigh. He took out a Longevity Pill and handed it to Rayleigh.
"Rayleigh, I have no use for this. Take it."
Surprise flashed across Rayleigh's face, followed by a faint smile.
"You're giving a gift? That's rare. How do I use it, eat it?"
"Yes. If you do not want it, return it."
"Who gives back a gift?"
Under Shanks' curious gaze, Rayleigh swallowed the pill without hesitation. Then he looked at Aether with mild suspicion.
"Why the sudden generosity? Just so you know, these old bones cannot keep up with your madness."
Aether simply smiled, offering no explanation.
That smile alone made Rayleigh uneasy.
Before he could press further, a surge of warmth spread through his body. It flowed through his limbs, restoring vitality to his aging fra.
Everyone present froze.
The wrinkles on Rayleigh's face began to fade. His white hair gradually regained its golden color. His posture straightened, and the weakness of age disappeared.
In monts, he had transford from an elderly man into soone in his pri.
The forr Dark King stood before them once again.
"… "
Even Rayleigh himself was stunned.
He clenched his hand slowly, feeling the strength coursing through his body. It had been years since he last felt like this.
A complicated expression crossed his face.
"Roger… this is quite the gift."
Nearby, Shanks watched in silence.
If such an item existed, then Aether's restored youth made perfect sense. Any lingering doubt he held disappeared completely.
At that mont, Aether turned to him.
"Shanks, you wanted to spar earlier. Let's do it now. Consider it post-al exercise."
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