After several days of rest, Casimir finally felt his strength return. His wounds, though deep, had begun to heal thanks to the energy he absorbed from consuming the Cyclops. Rising to his feet with determination, he decided it was time to leave this cursed chasm.
The depths of the abyss were dark and foreboding. Every step was a challenge, shadows threatening to engulf him at any moment. But Casimir couldn't afford to falter. His vengeance against Liam and Alice was the beacon guiding him through the gloom.
As he walked, an overwhelming presence sent chills down his spine. Before him stood an ethereal figure: a Supreme Lich, a Rank S monster surrounded by a cold, dark aura. Its hollow eyes glowed with malevolent light.
Fear gripped Casimir's heart. But then he thought of their betrayal, of their disdainful gazes. "I won't run. Not this time."
The Battle Against the Lich
Casimir focused his energy and used his Geokinesis to summon massive earth spikes, hurling them with force toward the Lich. But the creature, a master of dark arts, unleashed a wave of dark magic, reducing the spikes to dust.
The Lich counterattacked, summoning skeletal warriors that charged at Casimir.
Reacting swiftly, Casimir unleashed his Giant's Strike, shattering the skeletons in a single blow. The ground trembled under the force of his attack.
Seizing the momentum, Casimir used Geokinesis once more to trap the Lich in an earthen cage. Immobilized, the creature was vulnerable. Casimir gathered all his strength for one final Giant's Strike, delivering a blow so powerful that the impact shook the very depths of the abyss.
The Lich, broken by the force of the attack, collapsed in a spectral wail before fading, leaving behind a dense, dark energy.
Disgust and Revelation
Though disgusted by the idea, Casimir knew he couldn't pass up the opportunity. He tore off a piece of the Lich's magical essence and consumed it.
As he fought the urge to vomit, a voice resonated in his mind, more powerful and distinct than ever:**"You have consumed the flesh of the Supreme Lich. You have gained:
Dark Magic (Rank S)
Resurrection (Rank SS)
Undead Control (Rank S)."
Casimir's eyes lit up. He immediately opened his interface and scanned his new skills. When he reached Resurrection, he stopped and read the description carefully:"This skill allows you to return to life every time you die."
A radiant smile spread across his face. "Return to life… No matter how many times I fall, I will rise again. Nothing can stop me now."
Galvanized by his newfound strength, Casimir stood tall. He clenched his fists, ready to continue his ascent. The path to vengeance was still long, but now, he possessed the power to defy death itself.