Before he could even process it, another screen burst to life, brighter than the rest.
[Great Skill Acquired: SHADOW PHASE]
• User can become invisible at will.
• Sense and presence drastically reduced.
Raito's eyes widened, breath catching in his throat. "Whoa… that's really useful."
But the system wasn't finished. A new window unfurled, stamped with the dark crest of Greed.
[Greed Analysis: This skill allows the user to absorb, copy, or transform defeated abilities into weapons or artifacts. Each acquisition comes with a cost.]
His grip tightened on the dagger. "So… Greed can even turn an enemy's power into mine." A grin tugged at the corner of his lips, but it faltered just as quickly. He remembered the earlier moment—the surge of uncontrollable hunger, the way his body had nearly turned against him.
A cold sweat traced down his spine. "But that cost… when I almost went berserk…" His voice dropped to a whisper. "If I lose myself to Greed, even once… I may never come back."
