A flood of system notifications echoed within Aether's mind.
A and B-rank figures generated negative emotions toward the host, granting 16,165 and 97,687 experience.
C and D-rank figures generated negative emotions toward the host, granting 976,543 and 2,493,545 experience.
Total Experience: 3.54 million
Level Up: Level 90, 9,031 out of 2,000,000
Level 90 achieved, reward granted, one Purple Lottery Draw.
In just over ten days, Aether had returned to Level 90 once again. However, the improvents in his attributes and overall state were noticeably different from before.
Host: Augustus D. Aether
Age: 26
Level: 90, 9,031 out of 2,000,000
Strength: Peak, Admiral level
Constitution: Top-tier, Emperor's Second Commander level
Agility: Top-tier, Emperor's Second Commander level
Devil Fruit: None
Technique: Top-tier
Armant Haki: Top-tier
Observation Haki: Peak, Voice of All Things
Conqueror's Haki: Peak, Observation Killing
Weapon: Ace
Points: 119,004
One Purple Lottery Draw
Observation Kill was a special application of peak Conqueror's Haki. It allowed him to suppress his presence entirely, preventing opponents from using Observation Haki to glimpse the future against him.
"This is quite the unexpected gain."
With this ability, even those with advanced Observation Haki would find themselves at a disadvantage. Still, individuals who reached such heights were extrely rare.
Aether had no intention of saving his remaining lottery draws. The nearly 120,000 points he had accumulated ca from altering the fate of the Whitebeard Pirates remnants.
As the system spun within his consciousness, two purple rewards erged.
Kiri's Divine Equipnt Special Enhancent Scroll
A scroll capable of granting a special enhancent to divine equipnt. It shimred with a brilliant golden glow.
Effect: Randomly grants a special attribute to a weapon. Success rate 80 percent. Failure rate 20 percent. Upon failure, the weapon shatters.
Aether stared at it, his expression turning flat.
"What a ridiculous item."
The na alone irritated him. That woman's creations always carried hidden risks. A so-called 20 percent failure rate felt more like 80 percent in practice.
"Only a fool would trust sothing like this."
He put the scroll aside without hesitation and moved on to the second item.
Ancient Red Dragon Leather Armor, one of five pieces
The armor shimred with a dark crimson glow, faint heat radiating from its surface.
Effect: Exceptional defensive capabilities, immunity to mid-level fire attacks, immunity to low-level attacks, increased resistance to ntal interference. Completing the full set unlocks additional bonuses.
Origin: Crafted from the hide of an Ancient Red Dragon, a creature capable of rivaling lesser deities.
Aether's eyes lit up.
"Finally, sothing worthwhile."
The previous draws had been disappointing, but this piece restored so of his confidence in the system.
As he watched the surrounding seawater darken during the descent, a thought crept into his mind. His gaze shifted back to the enhancent scroll.
Reason told him to ignore it. Curiosity pushed him to reconsider.
With a quiet exhale, he took out a chain.
Among all his weapons, only the Chain of Heaven t the conditions.
His fingers tightened slightly as he hesitated. The chain was still useful against certain opponents. Losing it would be troubleso.
In the end, curiosity won.
"Let's see if that 80 percent is real."
The scroll dissolved into light and wrapped around the Chain of Heaven. Aether's eyes remained fixed on it, his expression steady, though a faint tension lingered.
Monts later, the light faded.
The chain remained intact.
Aether imdiately checked the result.
Chain of Heaven, Space Attribute
Enhancent Result: Gains spatial ability, allowing it to pierce through space and travel between spatial layers.
Effect: A weapon whose durability increases against targets with divinity. Against ordinary enemies, it remains a sturdy chain.
Aether's lips curved slightly.
"Not bad."
The Chain of Heaven had gained true utility. It was no longer limited to specific enemies. Now, even ordinary opponents could be caught off guard.
Against users with spatial abilities, it would be especially effective.
The chain vanished into space at his command. With a single thought, it could strike from unseen angles, impossible to predict or defend against.
"Worth it."
A soft breeze carried a faint fragrance as soone approached.
A figure sat beside him without hesitation.
"What has you in such a good mood?"
Aether glanced sideways.
Jewelry Bonney had taken a seat next to him, dressed in a bright red bikini. Even as the ship descended, she seed completely at ease.
Her posture was relaxed, her expression curious.
"I'm not in a particularly good mood," Aether replied. "More importantly, when are you leaving this ship?"
Bonney ignored the question and leaned back, gazing at the dark ocean.
"I haven't decided. Maybe I'll travel with you for a while. Clear my head."
She turned slightly, studying him.
"Do you think I could beco Pirate King like you?"
Aether looked at her for a mont, then answered without hesitation.
"No."
Bonney's brows twitched.
"Your strength isn't enough. You lack the presence that draws people to follow you. And your attitude is that of a spoiled troublemaker. Based on that, your chances are zero."
Her expression stiffened, irritation flashing across her face.
Before she could argue, Aether continued.
"Besides, that isn't your goal."
She froze.
"You went to sea to save your father and deal with Vegapunk, didn't you?"
Bonney's eyes narrowed.
"How do you know that?"
Aether gave no direct answer.
"Saving Bartholow Kuma isn't difficult," he said casually. "But revenge against Vegapunk is unrealistic for now."
He shifted his gaze back to the ocean.
"The World Governnt relies on him. As long as that remains true, even the Four Emperors won't move against him lightly. And you're nowhere near that level yet."
Bonney fell silent, her thoughts clearly unsettled.
Aether did not press further.
According to his mory, Fish-Man Island was close. He needed to prepare for what ca next.
At that mont, a massive explosion echoed from the depths below.
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