Chapter 66: Rings of the Abyssal Lurker

[Rings of the Abyssal Lurker, Uncommon Set-Artifact (3/3)

Ring of the Phantom Strider: Passively influences all sentient lifeforms in a twenty five meter radius, misdirecting all attention directed towards the wearer. The strength of the misdirection is dependent upon the wielders Mental and Proprioception Stat compared to the targets.

Ring of Twisted Blood: Automatically coats any weapon in physical contact with the wielder with a thin layer of blood toxin that saps away at the target’s stamina and endurance upon making contact with the enemys flesh.

May not work on all Phantasmal Archetypes and/or entities that surpass the wearers Physical Stat.

Ring of Stoneform: Allows the wearer to bring forth the Aura of Stoneform once a day, granting them greatly reduced damage from blunt force attacks and moderately reduced damage from piercing attacks for five minutes.

Set effect when all three rings are worn together: Boosts the effects of uncommon ranked cards by 15% and common ranked cards by 35%]

Properly? Aleph directed the query in direction of Tom, the amusement in her voice palpable. Regretting your magnanimity now, Sir Synrak?

No, Tom replied, his tone regular as he took the false title he had given Aleph in stride. Although Aleph, thats actually fairly., he discovered himself confused, nonetheless processing the Artifacts specs.

Its not an Unusual Card, Aleph started. Its not, however it could as nicely be the subsequent neatest thing. I havent felt this highly effective shortly, She admitted with a gentle wistfulness, because the three rings, every inlaid with a special coloured gem, glinted on her left fingers fingers.

Tom sensed the heaviness within the air, permitting himself a deep exhalation as his gaze flickered in direction of the exit that had opened up on the finish of the third auditorium.

Properly, since we received what we got here right here for, lets get out of this hell pit, Tom lastly allowed his exhaustion to affect his psyche. He was drained, caked in Abyss Demon blood and in that second, needed nothing greater than a heat bathtub and a clear mattress.

Sick know, Aleph. Chances are you’ll be exceptionally expert and highly effective, however youre not constructed for stealth, Toms tone was gentle however agency, already having selected the matter.

And why ought to I comply? Aleph met his demand with an nearly icy tone.

For each your security and mine, He answered. I dont intend to get caught, but when I do the much less you already know about me the safer it’s for you. And I swear, to the Divine System if want be, that these phrases usually are not a lie.

These phrases appeared to placate the fiery Fallen Noble, if solely a little bit. The system didnt punish those that swore falsehoods in its title, although Artezian tradition appeared to contemplate it a supremely unhealthy omen to take action.

It isn’t for me to cease you, Alephs voice was gradual and dignified, tinged with what Tom may solely glimpse as a touch of melancholy. Although I cannot support you in a mission that’s more likely to finish in your loss of life or.worse.

Tomorrow, Tom replied, his voice echoing a steely confidence that his previous self again on Earth could be astonished at.

Tomorrow, I shall offer you purpose sufficient to belief me. Sufficient to imagine that Sick be capable to pull this off, Tom declared, the knowledge he heard in his personal tone someway lessening the anxiousness he felt.

Simply sooner or later? Aleph requested, her gaze conveying her astonishment. You simply want sooner or later to organize for a heist within the Noble District?

Toms lips slowly curled right into a cheeky smile at her exclamation.

Yep, He nodded. Only a day. So. will you belief me?

You’re Renovias one and solely grasp thief. I see no purpose to disclaim you an opportunity for those who actually show your strategies to me tomorrow, as you could have promised to, then sure I’ve a method into the Noble District.