Forsaken By The Gods, I Made A Contract With the Demon King

-----------[Black Wing of Lunacy]-----------

Name: Noir

Rank: Essence Monster

Master: Levias Drake

Demonic Core: Inept

Demonic Essence: 4/200

Trait: Death's Hier

Trait Ability: Carrion Feast | Phantom Flock | MorphWing

Innate Ability: Lunacy | Umbral Perch

-----------[Black Wing of Lunacy]-----------

In these two months, Noir has become the companion that Levi had never asked but always wanted!

Firstly, its presence as an Essence Monster was very reassuring.

Secondly, the bird could now exist right under the noses of the academy. The irony wasn't lost on him.

And the better thing was that Noir had evolved for Nasant-Essence monster to Inept-Essence monster.

Of course, thic change came from it devouring the two thugs that he had killed. While it was a little morally concerning that Noir could absorb essence from Humans - Levi was not at all worried.

Why would he be?

It wasn't like he was some noble who had been bought up morally. He was a slum kid and all he knew was that - if something is making you strong, there was no reason to refuse it.

Anyway, Levi spent the next hour poring over each ability, brainstorming ways to improve and strategizing how to use them without arousing suspicion. The academy courses he'd chosen suddenly seemed even more crucial. If he could master essence manipulation, he might be able to disguise Noir's presence more effectively.

As the rays of sunlight began to peek through the dormitory windows, Levi closed the status screens with a heavy sigh.

He was walking a dangerous line, a demon's pawn in a school designed to fight such beings. But as he thought back to yesterday's simulation.

He had to be always careful.

Having examined his status and abilities, Levi turned his attention to the artifacts in his possession.

First, he focused on the most powerful artifact that he had - The Eternal Vigil.

-----[Eternal Vigil]-----

Type: Relic

Rank: Fallen

Description: [In the depths of Hell, a being lived in darkness, hiding from everything and anything. To escape the gaze of the black wings, the being created a relic. But before it was completed, the being fell to the grasp of Silent Whisper.]

Abilities: [Shadow Warden] [Second Skin] [Forgotten Echo]

[Shadow Warden]: Senses danger around the user and provides protection against all forms of mental attacks.

[Second Skin]: Forms interwoven layers of darkness just above the user's skin, offering protection against physical attacks and remaining invisible.

[Forgotten Echo]: Creates a projection of oneself from moments ago.

-----[Eternal Vigil]-----

Levi already knew that the relic's abilities were incredible but after using them himself - he couldn't help but be awestruck.

The combination of mental and physical protection, along with the ability to create decoys, made it an invaluable asset.

He made a mental note to practice with the Forgotten Echo ability more - it could prove crucial in confusing enemies.

Next, he examined the mysterious Key of Lunacy:

------[Key of Lunacy]-----

Description: A child of Lunacy who rebelled against the gods for his mother—brave, but foolish. What it sought to protect ultimately became the shackles for the same. It longs to free its mother. Fulfill its wishes.

[Abilities] : ______ _____ (Locked)

------[Key of Lunacy]-----

The locked abilities intrigued Levi. He wondered what conditions needed to be met to unlock its power, and if there was any connection between the artifact and his own Lunacy ability.

He was curious to know but there was no way to find out - so he just moved forward.

His gaze then fell upon the Ring of the Fallen:

----[Ring of the Fallen]----

Type: Accessory

Rank: Fallen

Description: [A ring crafted from the ashes of a long-forgotten kingdom.]

Abilities: [Mind Shield], [Essence Flow]

[Mind Shield]: Protects the wearer from mental attacks, fortifying the mind.

[Essence Flow]: Gradually restores essence during battle.

----[Ring of the Fallen]----

This was the ring that he had stolen or rather 'won' from Kai.

This was also a Fallen rank artifact like his eternal Vigil but clearly, his Eternal Vigil was superior. But that didn't mean that this ring was useless.

It was powerful in its own right!

While the metal ability of Eternal Vigil was more focused on detecting danger than providing defense, the ring's - Mind Shield was a full defense Ability.

And more than that, the Essence Flow ability was incredibly useful. In prolonged battles, that constant essence restoration could make all the difference.

It was right to say that this ring was among the top-tier Fallen rank artifacts with the essence restoration ability.

Then finally, he examined the only weapon that he had.

----[Blaze]------

Type: Weapon

Rank: Vile

Description: [A sword blessed by Fire itself.]

Abilities: [Will Fire]

[Will Fire]: The stronger the will, the stronger the fire.

----[Blaze]-----

The simple yet potent ability of Blaze was very useful to Levi.

Although he hadn't mastered the weapon, he realized that using this weapon would require not just physical training, but also strengthening his willpower.

It was decent weapon that he could use.

But the problem was that Sword's weren't really Levi's choice of weapon. And for that matter, he had yet to choose his main weapon.

He made a mental note to try different weapons in the training grounds and moved forward.

His attention to the two spatial rings in his possession.

The smaller one was taken from the fat boy, and the larger capacity ring was from Kai. Both contained a wealth of items, but what caught his eye were the Demonic crystals.

He counted roughly 300 essence-level crystals between the two rings. Levi had initially considered absorbing them, but there was a problem!

Each of them was purified!

Their purified state meant each would only yield about 0.5 essence and it would be very inefficient to use them in this state.

So, he decided it would be more profitable to sell them instead.

The rings also contained various utility items and dry foods. Levi was pleased to find emergency supplies like a bed, nuts, a foldable camp, and even a simple artifact for storing water.

----[AquaSphere]----

Type: Utility

Rank: Common

Description: [A spherical container that can hold an astonishing amount of water without increasing in weight or size.]

Abilities: [Water Storage], [Purification]

[Water Storage]: Can store up to 1000 liters of water.

[Purification]: Automatically purifies any water stored within it.

----[AquaSphere]----

Levi nodded approvingly. These supplies could prove invaluable in emergency situations.

As the morning light grew stronger, Levi began to formulate plans for his future at the academy.

Firstly, he needed to refine his control over his existing abilities, particularly his Lunacy. The Essence Manipulation and Control class would be crucial for this.

He also had to find a way to increase his Demonic Essence, and he would need to find safe ways to do this without arousing suspicion.

Secondly, he had to choose a weapon and train in it - he still remembered how badly he had used his weapons during the second assessment at the entrance exam.

He also had to learn to make use of his artifacts in a better way.

There were many things to do...but Levi didn't rush.

'One thing at a time, but first - Let's have a breakfast'

With that thought, Levi stood up, stretched, and headed for the cafeteria. Whatever challenges lay ahead, he'd face them on a full stomach.

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