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The Core of Decay’s description mentioned that it could absorb corruption. Additionally, the more decay it devoured, the more destructive it would be when it eventually detonated.
If I intended to use it in the future, enhancing its potency now made perfect sense. Although I wasn’t entirely certain whether it would absorb the contaminated soil, testing it couldn’t hurt.
I gave my mimic a light tap. “Mung-chi, Core of Decay.”
Emerging quickly from my belt pouch, the massive, violet-hued essence seemed to pulsate faintly on contact with the air.
Kyuntriachae flinched, his expression twisting into one of alarm. “Wh-what in the world is that?”
“It’s an artifact that absorbs corruption from its surroundings.”
“You expect me to believe that is possible?”
I shrugged, staying focused on the Core of Decay. “I have no idea. It’s my first time using it.”
Carrying it around wasn’t practical, given its sheer size. For now, I would observe its effects. If it worked as intended, I would place it somewhere deeper inside the fortress for maximum absorption.
At first, nothing happened.
Kyuntriachae clicked his tongue, staring at the orb with blatant skepticism. “Tsk, looks like you got swindled.”
Not that much time had passed. I shot him a side glance, annoyed. “Could you be patient for once?”
He sensed my irritation and gave an awkward...
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