Ataraxia Abyss
Chapter 13: A farewell gift

Regal and Adrian walk to the throne room, while at his front door, Regal sees Elaine reciting a spell to open the entrance to the treasure room.

While inside, he saw there were 4 statues that had Mana inside, once he could see that they were golems guarding the room. After Elaine opened the last door they were finally able to enter.

"Whatever you like to take..." Adrian showed his collection to Regal. All the stuff is in that place.

Spear, sword, bow, armor, armor, jewelry, and so on are all in this place. Regal and Adrian continue to pass through the hallway filled with various kinds of treasures, but Adrian does not consider them more than low-level items.

When Adrian reached a door, he cast a spell from the ancient Enochian language to open it. After the door opened, Regal's eyes were completely dazzled by the sheer number of ancient artifacts that were almost as high as Gram's.

"You may choose, whatever you take from me is a gift. It's better than letting them get dusty."

Adrian who allowed Regal to see finally he was moved to check the ancient items one by one. There might only be dozens of artifacts, but they're all better than what's in the space next to them.

Regal checks everything, a sabre with a handle shaped like an eagle's head on the end, a firearm that doesn't exist at all in the upper world, and a lot of other things.

Everything seems so good that he will feel sorry when choosing one. But there was one item in the middle of the room, a dazzling golden cup, it was filled with a liquid that was as colored as blood, but it was purer and redder than any blood.

"I suggest you don't choose it, it's a damned object the result of an experiment using my blood. There used to be a General I gave him a little cup, but he died after drinking it..."

Regal who heard that then asked.

"What can he do?" Adrian then leaned back and replied.

"The blood of humans or living things on earth is all dirty. Only the blood of the Gods is sacred and holy, with blood we can create life, with blood we can do many things...

Just like Mana and soul. The blood of the Gods is the key to unlocking many abilities, and among them can be called unnatural. If you want I can get a maid to take a cup..."

"No need!" Regal said as he approached the chalice containing Letoch's purified blood to the highest level.

He took the cup and gulped it all down, and the young man who saw it was expressionless and only saw the boy gulp down his blood.

After that Regal felt a feeling of pain in his chest, as if his heart was about to explode. Regal wriggled on the ground to fight the pain, but after several times doing healing on himself Regal finally began to calm down.

"Are you okay, son?" A somewhat worried Adrian began to question Regal. Regal who was lying on the floor only said one word. "Water..."

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After that incident, Regal began to experience changes in his body again. His heart lit up just like when he used Foul Legacy. He could see those blue-colored veins also on his chest.

"Hmphc... I can't believe my blood made you a Nephilim, but strangely you still have the characteristics of Incubus." Adrian said while observing Regal.

The confused Regal finally asked. "Nephilim?" Adrian who heard Regal's confusion finally began to explain.

"Nephilim are the purest race between the mixed blood of demonic blood and the blood of holy beings. But arguably this is the strongest realm for half-demons.

The mana and soul belonging to the Devil are like fire and water when faced with Mana and the souls belonging to them are a sacred attribute. Like gods, angels and priests.

Regal then asked again. "Don't you say holy and demonic magic is like fire and water?"

"Which is fire and which is water is the uniqueness of angels and demons. The two annihilated each other, they were both strong against each other and weak against each other.

Water and fire are just a figure of speech, bewitch who is more honed then he will be superior. But with the Nephilim attribute you need not fear the weakness of your demonic magic."

Adrian then stretched after the examination.

"All right then. Because what you took was not a treasure, but an object I sealed. I don't think there's any harm in you picking one more." Adrian said with a smile, The unbelieving Regal finally asked. "Huh? Really?" Hearing Regal being dumbfounded made Adrian smile and nod.

And finally Regal looked around again. Everything looks really good, but before he sees the cup of Adrian's blood, Regal's vision is focused on something.

"Then what is this?" Regal pointed to a necklace with a pendant that formed a stick symbol with horns. Adrian then took the necklace.

"Ah, this is Adamas. An armour that can be called at any time, this armour can change shape according to the size of its owner." Adrian then gave it to Regal.

"Pair and say his name." Regal who heard it immediately put up and mentioned the name of the armor. "Adamaz"

Suddenly his body was wrapped in light, after the light disappeared, Regal wore a white shirt that hid behind a grayish black armor.

On the neck was the symbol of the pendant that covered the collar of his shirt, while he was covered by a robe and trousers in pitch black with silver ornaments on the suit.

Then on that robe and formal dress. His hands, shoulders, and knees to his feet were covered in black armor with silver stripes just like his clothes.

"You look much smoother to be honest." Adrian said while commenting on Regal fashion.

"It's thick but I feel very comfortable and warm. Jeez this necklace really makes great armour." Regal said with a smile.

What he said was true, perhaps this was the most suitable one for him at the moment. That thing might be equivalent to Gram, it was not in vain that Regal chose the necklace.

"Alright, because you chose. You can come back, I'll send you back to the upper world with my magic, until then say goodbye to the others."

Regal who heard the order finally lowered his head. "Thank you..."

He then saw the armor return, completely armour as well as clothes that were very suitable for him. Regal can even feel that the area that is not covered with armor is very sturdy.

But he kept thinking about it, as he returned to the surface. When he meets his old family, what will he do when he gets up there?

"Hm... I think I'll take care of my problems with my old family first."

While pulling back Adamas, Regal left the room with an expressionless flat face. Although he did not want to kill them, Regal still had to solve the problem that made his life hell...

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