Shadow Slave

Sunny shifted a little, trying to find a position that caused him the least pain. His wounds were already healing, so to add insult to injury, he also felt itchy all over. Masters were vastly more resilient than mundane humans, and their bodies could naturally recover from being severely damaged - and that was without even counting the onto potency of the Blood Weave.

...However, the process was still not pleasant.

Trying to ignore the discomfort, Sunny decided to take a look at the [Bitter Cusp] first. It was one of the Memories he had received after decimating the swarm of Black Tongues, and while all the rest would be best used to feed Saint, he felt like holding on to that one.

The reason was very simple - unlike the other Memories, [Bitter Cusp] was of the Ascended Rank.

Concentrating on the runes, Sunny read:

Memory: [Bitter Cusp].

Memory Rank: Ascended.

Memory Tier: I.

Memory Type: Tool.

'A tool, huh...

What kind of tool would the monstrous beasts have left behind? Sunny knew not to underestimate the value of utility, but still, he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. The usefulness of this type of Memories was often situational. The [Autumn Leaf] he had used to change the color of his hair was also a tool...

'Hopefully, this thing will be more practical.'

He continued to study the runes.

Memory Description: [They entered the beautiful halls of the Jade Court harboring venomous desires in their black hearts, and hiding rapacious snarls behind their admiring smiles.

The mistress of the palace herself presented them with a cup of the sweetest nectar. No matter how much of the sweet nectar they drank, the cup remained full. The more of it they consumed, the more of it they desired. Soon, there was nothing but bestial need left, and nothing but bitterness remained.]

Sunny scratched the back of his head.

Jade Court has something

the enchantments. There was only

Enchantment: [Black Venom].

[This cup overflows with a bitter

'...Huh?'

for a bit, then summoned the Bitter Cusp. Soon, a beautifully engraved chalice of white jade appeared

not drinking that...

however, his intuition was telling him that the black liquid was, indeed, a deadly poison. And if

did not seem like a good idea, which was not to say that there was no use for the Ascended toxin. Smearing the Black Venom on a blade was one of them, for

a problem to stealthily add a drop or two into someone's food or drink... not

had caught his attention. He had high hopes for this one, considering that it came from

The runes read:

Memory: [Stifled Scream].

Memory Rank: Transcendent.

Memory Tier: III.

Memory Type: Charm.

'Jackpot.'

and it was especially so for Sunny, considering that both Saint and the Mantle of the Underworld had the

Charm, but a second

continued to

and many had come to seek the truth. That was because the Great River existed outside time, and so, it was said that a dreadful secret was hidden at its estuary. Few of those capable dared to approach it, and none of those

'...Mysterious.'

really had not told Sunny much. Perplexed, he remained motionless for a few moments, then shook his head and continued

Silence], [Word of

master is augmented... but only as long as they remain silent.

Sunny tilted his head.

'Interesting...'

or used their voice in any kind of way, be it to scream, laugh, or groan. The stretch of silence also had to be uninterrupted, meaning that the augmentation would be reset both if the condition was broken or if the charm was

was a ceiling to this augmentation, but considering the Transcendent Rank of the Stifled Scream, that ceiling

people and give orders. However, it was simply perfect for Saint, who was either incapable of speaking or chose