"Heh. It's just dying once, and you've already been resurrected. Scared out of your wits by just this? You're really pathetic."
Seeing Scar drenched in sweat and looking exceptionally terrified… Phrolova's calm mockery made Scar's composure shatter instantly.
"It's just dying once… You crazy woman, you really dare to say that. Why don't you go die once and taste that kind of despair, then come back and try saying that to my face."
As he spoke, Scar became increasingly manic.
He had clearly forgotten, however, that these words of his held absolutely no persuasive power over Phrolova.
"Dying once… the number of times I've died isn't something you can compete with after just one or two times."
Phrolova's calm words left Scar stunned… He thought to himself, yeah, he really couldn't compete with this woman's level of perversion.
For a moment, he was at a loss, not knowing how to respond to her words.
It was precisely because of this that the death he had just experienced faded into the background.
"At least there's some reward, a ✦✦✦ Silver Treasure Chest… Open it and see. Otherwise, wouldn't you have died for nothing this time?"
Seeing that Scar couldn't reply, Phrolova spoke calmly again, even though the harvest this time was somewhat disappointing.
But it was better than nothing; she was even starting to suspect… whether that chat group was deliberately targeting Scar, or rather, targeting their Fractsidus.
After all, she didn't know or understand the powerhouses from other worlds, but as for the powerhouses of her own world… how was Scar supposed to fight them?
"That's right. It's just a pity it's only a ✦✦✦ Silver Treasure Chest… What is this? A consolation prize? What was I thinking? I just got provoked and jumped right in… If I had honestly chosen a powerhouse from another world, wouldn't I have won if I went up against that blind woman or that bald guy?"
Scar's words carried thirty percent comfort and seventy percent annoyance.
"You know it now. How did Cristoforo try to persuade you before? And what was your reaction?"
Phrolova said, quite speechless. Clearly, she had wanted to persuade him earlier, but she knew all too well what state Scar had been in at that time.
Apparently, when dealing with a madman in that state, there was no point in saying anything.
"Sigh. I regret it… There was once an opportunity to defy the heavens and change my fate right in front of me, and I didn't cherish it. If I could choose again… I'D BE WILLING TO FIGHT 10 OF THOSE BALD GUYS!!"
( Translator-kun: Can't help it, but to comment about that "Buddy, are you sure about that!?" )
Scar roared at the sky with immense frustration, looking as if he wanted the chat group to give him another chance.
Just as he said, he was truly willing to fight 10 of those bald guys, or that blind woman, right now.
But unfortunately, once an opportunity is lost, it is gone forever; the chat group naturally gave him no response.
And would that opportunity, which looked like an opportunity, really be as he imagined… could he really fight 10 of them?
[ Ding! Congratulations to Guest Scar for opening from the ✦✦✦ Silver Treasure Chest — Eight Inner Gates. ]
[ Item: Eight Inner Gates. ]
[ Item Rank: Silver Grade. ]
[ Item Effect: Can open the eight acupuncture points corresponding to the eight inner gates in your human body, namely: Gate of Opening, Gate of Rest, Gate of Life, Gate of Pain, Gate of Limit, Gate of View, Gate of Wonder, and Gate of Death. ]
[ Opening each gate will grant a massive boost, but starting from the sixth gate, it will bring great negative effects to the body. ]
[ If one's life force is insufficient, forcibly opening the eighth gate, the Gate of Death, will result in certain death. ]
〜Exposure Chat Group〜
Iuno: "Yo~ This seems to be a pretty good item."
Lupa: "It looks dangerous. I can only say it matches the guys from the Fractsidus perfectly. ⦍NodsJinhsi.jpeg⦎"
Carlotta: "Opening the eighth gate even costs your life; the effect of this Eight Inner Gates must truly be heaven-defying."
Cristoforo: "It seems pretty good, especially since you're the owner, Scar… In my opinion, apart from Phrolova, no one is more suited for this than you."
Phrolova: "…You guys, you really can't say anything nice."
Rover: "Looking at Scar's life force, he probably wouldn't die even if he opened the Gate of Death in his demon form… He'd probably just be bedridden for about half a year. ⦍TeasingJinhsi.jpeg⦎"
Jinhsi: "Oh. What kind of ability is this that its negative effects alone are so astonishing?"
Changli: "Risk often comes with reward. It seems the Fractsidus has indeed obtained something incredible this time."
Crownless: "Eight Inner Gates… is it used based on life force? It seems even more suitable for us."
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" In Between "
Scar ignored the situation in the chat group and directly began trying to open the gates.
"First Gate, Gate of Opening — Open."
Scar's eyebrows instantly became thick.
"Second Gate, Gate of Rest — Open."
Scar was now enveloped in a faint green light.
"Third Gate, Gate of Life — Open."
By now, cracks had appeared on the muscles of Scar's face, but the increase in his strength made even Phrolova secretly click her tongue.
"Fourth Gate, Gate of Pain — Open."
As soon as the fourth gate opened, the skin on Scar's body began to burst, but at the same time, his strength surged again.
"That's enough. If you don't use your demon form, even if you won't die if you keep going, with your current body, you'll explode if you open two more gates."
Phrolova reminded him from the side, and Scar nodded, stopping there.
After all, it wasn't a real battle; he had already felt the power of the secret technique, and there was no need to cripple himself.
"Hahahaha. It seems the heavens are indeed on my side. I've already completely crossed into the mid-stage of the Tsunami level, right? I can't imagine what kind of powerful state I would reach if all eight gates were opened."
"Very good… very good. After I get familiar with this power… Rover, you and I still have a battle to fight. At that time, I will let you witness the true me in my prime. I hope you can make me enjoy it."
Scar's confidence was expanding unprecedentedly. If one were to describe it in one sentence… it would be: the sky has cleared, the rain has stopped, and Scar feels like he can do it again.
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