LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 44: Restoring Agumon's Foundation
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"Agumon, the day has finally come."
Akira handed three small vials to Agumon, who held them with trembling claws. Tears streamed down her face as she looked at him with gratitude.
"Akira, thank you for never giving up on me."
It was Akira who had fed her data when she was weak.
It was Akira who had generously given her the precious Phoenix Tears.
It was Akira who had gone to great lengths to gather the materials she needed to evolve.
Without Akira, she would have remained a low-level monster forever.
Wiping away her tears, Agumon handed one vial back to Akira. "Akira, my absorption ability has improved. I think two vials will be enough."
Akira shook his head. "Keep them. A single Phoenix Tear is nothing to me."
He truly didn't mind. After his time with Sigvira, his strength had increased significantly, and his ability to purify Phoenix Tears had improved as well. With Aisia now his servant, her healing abilities in Balance Breaker mode were akin to a living Phoenix Tear. Between his purification skills and Aisia's powers, Phoenix Tears were no longer a rare commodity for him.
"Alright, Akira. I'll take them."
Agumon didn't argue. After all, she belonged to Akira entirely. Becoming stronger and being more useful to him was the best way she could repay his kindness.
Crack!
Agumon crushed the two vials in her claws, releasing the Phoenix Blood within. The liquid splashed onto her body, and a brilliant white light erupted, filling the room with a sacred glow.
"This isn't the light of evolution... This is holy light?!" Akira was stunned. Agumon's sacred attributes were far stronger than he had anticipated.
Could this mean... a branching evolution?
Sigvira, who had been watching quietly, stepped forward. "Akira, what did you just do?" She couldn't understand why the Phoenix Tears had caused such a transformation.
"I used Phoenix Blood to restore Agumon's foundation," Akira explained.
"Phoenix Blood? Not Phoenix Tears?"
"You heard right. It's Phoenix Blood. I came up with the name myself."
Akira briefly explained the difference between Phoenix Tears and Phoenix Blood to Sigvira.
"Akira, you have such an ability?!"
"So that's why I felt so much stronger when I woke up today..."
Sigvira had thought her sudden power boost was due to her own latent potential. She hadn't realized it was because of Akira.
"Wait, Akira, I have an idea," Sigvira said, her eyes gleaming. "We can buy Phoenix Tears, purify them into Phoenix Blood, and sell them on the black market. I estimate that one vial of Phoenix Blood could sell for five times—no, ten or even twenty times the price of a Phoenix Tear!"
"With that kind of money, we could gather resources and allies. Your path to becoming a Demon King would be much smoother!"
Akira nodded, impressed. "Sigvira, you and I think alike."
He had considered this before but hadn't acted on it due to his lack of strength. Now, with his increased power, he could protect himself and his assets. Even if the Four Great Satans came after him, he was confident he could hold his own. And if things got dire, he could always summon the Infinite Dragon God and go all-out.
After putting a collar on Katerea, Akira had gained the leverage to play the game on his own terms.
"Alright, I'll handle this. By the way, Akira, how much Phoenix Blood can you produce?" Sigvira asked.
"Right now, I can purify one drop in less than a day. That's about 50 drops a month. But as my strength grows, so will my purification speed."
Before his time with Sigvira, it had taken him three to five days to purify a single drop. Now, it took less than a day. Once he reached the level of a High-Class Devil or even a Demon King, his purification speed would become truly terrifying.
"Considering you'll need to purify other things as well, how about we supply five drops to the market each month and keep five for ourselves?" Sigvira suggested.
"Agreed," Akira said.
The House of Agares had significant influence and resources. Even Serafall Leviathan often relied on Sigvira to mobilize resources quickly. By entrusting Sigvira with managing the market and platform, Akira could build his forces while helping Sigvira solidify her position as the head of her family. It was a win-win situation.
For the next few hours, Akira and Sigvira discussed the details of building their faction. Meanwhile, the holy light surrounding Agumon began to fade, and she stepped out, looking somewhat ashamed.
Her appearance had changed significantly. Her yellow scales had turned golden, and her claws and skin now exuded an air of nobility and sacredness. Yet, Agumon seemed disappointed.
"I'm sorry, Akira... I didn't meet your expectations. I feel like something's still missing. You don't need to give me the third drop. The Phoenix Blood has no effect on me anymore. I didn't even fully absorb the second drop."
"Something's still missing?"
Akira frowned and checked Agumon's data.
[Name: Agumon (♀)]
[Level: Lv135 → Lv190 (High-Class Devil Peak)]
[Attribute Evaluation]
[Note: Strength within the same level.]
[Strength: A → S-]
[Speed: A → S-]
[Magic: C+ → S]
[Durability: A → S-]
[Martial/Spell Proficiency: S → SS]
(A natural-born warrior, Agumon's physical abilities are top-tier, and her spellcasting and data-processing abilities are even more exceptional. She is an Agumon capable of becoming a Transcendent through sheer skill.)
[Sacred Gear/Bloodline Ability: S → SS]
(1. Data Bloodline: Can absorb data to strengthen herself. As long as she obtains the necessary data, she can grow stronger up to a certain stage.)
(2. Sacred Bloodline: Possesses powerful holy attributes. Once fully grown, her holy power alone could defeat the original Lucifer.)
(3. ???: An unawakened ability. Will be unlocked upon full recovery.)
[Overall Evaluation: S+ High-Class Devil.]
[Final Assessment: A prodigious Agumon with limitless potential. Her foundation has been largely restored, with only one final barrier remaining. Once broken, she will soar to unimaginable heights. Even without breaking it, she is a warrior capable of defeating top-ten world-class opponents.]
Though Agumon hadn't fully recovered, Akira was satisfied. With her current stats, she would be invincible among Demon Kings once she reached that level. And reaching it would be easy for her.
All she needed was to absorb the monster corpses Serafall had provided, and she would evolve into MetalGreymon—a being unrivaled among Demon Kings. With a MetalGreymon by his side, Akira would be untouchable, even by those who surpassed the Demon King level.
"The data looks great, but as Agumon said, she's not fully recovered yet. What's still missing?"
As Akira pondered this, a familiar chime echoed in his mind.
[System Notification: New Quest Available.]
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