Damn, I Awakened With A Horror System!

Ding!

[ Congratulations on successfully cursing someone! ]

Finally seeing the expected notification appeared in front of him, Leo hurriedly extinguished the flame below the cauldron.

Beholding the withered shoulder within slowly losing its skin, creating a dense Imperceptible dark smoke that flew toward the unknown... unfolding the rotting muscles beyond as he hurriedly hid it within his inventory. Still want to use it as a medium for future hexing.

With how resilient the devil's arm was against the flame, Leo concluded that he would still be able to use it for dozens of times, enough to ensure that the devil would suffer agony worse than death.

"Hehe. It's best if it dies in the end, so the requirements of upgrading my class job increase by one.'

Releasing a weak chuckle that softly echoed towards the depths of the catacombs, sending chills toward the dark rats that happened to be near his location. Leo unhurriedly stared toward the passage on his right, leading toward the unknown direction...

Smiling lightly as he began to advance forward, remembering something that could increase the security of the cemetery above by folds if he managed to subdue the being.

***

Click~ Click~

Soon, after minutes of walking, the familiar sound of moving gears suddenly echoed towards the far distance, causing Leo to suddenly halt on his track as he subconsciously held his breath, attempting to lower his presence as his back softly touched the damp wall behind.

Tensely tilting his head towards the origin of the sound, the sight of the bland devil (puppet) instantly reflected in his grey eyes. Causing his illusionary heart to momentarily halt its beating as sticky cold sweat uncontrollably forms above his pale forehead.

Sensing the dangerous aura it unconsciously releases. Instinctively making him think that it was fold stronger compared to the weak devil that he fought.

Focusing his eyes...

Its damaged surface, which was full of cracks, slightly unfolding the rotting flesh beyond, silently appeared within his vision- a testament that it was still in its weakened state.

Following that, the thick metal chain, covered in countless inscriptions, slightly hindered its movement... Unceasingly creating waves that rippled towards the unknown, annoyingly and unceasingly echoed in Leo's head- making him grit his teeth in annoyance as if its frequency could affect one's mind.

"This is bad; he seemed to recover by an amount when I last saw it.'

Gulping inaudibly, Leo silently activated his invisibility skill, causing his figure to immediately vanish within the dark environment before casting his soul scan towards the slowly advancing puppet in the distance, causing the color of his eyes to deepen as a weak, bland flame slowly materialized from his irises.

Making it mesmerizing and mysterious to one's sight, giving everyone the sensation of being observed to the deepest level. Not allowing secrets to escape.

Ding!

[ Devil Puppet (Damaged) (Trancended-High grade): A Trancended Devil Puppet that accumulated damage due to the passage of time. It could follow commands to a higher degree and have advanced combat ability!

Moreover, it has certain basic intelligence within!

Innate skill: ???

______Atrributes______

Core Formation Realm Level 19: (Extremely Damage, causing its level and strength to decrease!)

Health: 300/2,500

Qi Storage: 500/2,500

Stamina: 300/2,500

Strength: ??? (500)

Speed: ??? (500)

Qi Power: ??? (500)

______Skills______

Skill: Devil Eyes(???), Abyssal Dance (???), Chain Manipulation (???), ???, Energy Circulation (Epic+1). ]

***

"F*ck, its strength really recovered by amount. Furthermore, its current overall stats accumulated to 1,500 points!

"With its unknown skill that is suspected to be epic and above, its combat ability could at least rival a being at the very peak of the core formation realm!'

Cursing within his mind, Leo slowly retreated toward the distance, clearly having no intention of rashly fighting the devil puppet.

Knowing that most of his skills would be ineffective to its physique. Understanding that he wouldn't be able to affect its mind nor damage its mentality to gain the advantage that he usually does to his previous enemy.

Furthermore, with its unknown skill, he doesn't have the confidence to fight it head-on!

"However, I also couldn't let it go unattended, I'm afraid that it would fully recover someday and wreak havoc above.'

Feeling helpless, Leo went back towards the entrance of the catacombs. Pondering deeply on how he could successfully subdue the puppet without risking his life.

Unfortunately, after hours of thinking, Leo was unable to come up with a good idea.

Other than greatly increasing his strength in order to subdue the devil without risking his life or learning skills that could greatly hinder one's movement, Leo couldn't think of anything else!

(Of course, he entertained the thought of increasing his knowledge regarding puppetry in order to see the puppet's weakness...

However, considering its high grade that reached the unknown transcended grade, Leo was quite sure that his medallions of forceful upgrade would not be enough to gain knowledge that gives him deep insight regarding the damaged puppet!)

Sigh~

"A pity, domain couldn't be used to inanimate and lifeless beings, or else...'

***

Soon, upon sensing the shifting of the temperature within the damp atmosphere, Leo concluded that the day finally arrived, making him sigh as he lightly tapped his feet- summoning a weak glow of light beneath his soles, causing his weight to decrease drastically as his physique suddenly propelled itself above the hole!

Boom!

With a weak sound of parting air, the pale figure of Leo, being covered with dirt and dark ink water, suddenly fell beside the spine-chilling hole, causing a dent to appear beneath the soft earth.

Gently removing the soil that stuck to his back, Leo slowly inspects the surrounding environment before eventually raising his head towards the canopy above...

Staring at the mesmerizing sight above, reflecting his cold physique with warm sunlight that silently pierced through the gaps of the leaves- making him dazed as he silently enjoyed the scenery for a couple of minutes.

Making his somehow agitated mind inexplicably calm down, bringing him clarity as he unhurriedly took out the shovels within his inventory. Planning to fix the destroyed tombs that occurred due to the intense battle in the past few days- sighing in regret upon not finding a skill that could manipulate the earth.

"Fortunately, I could ask my tenants for advance payment.

"I will make them clean the cemetery for me.'

Thinking that it was feasible, Leo began to advance toward the centre of the cemetery. Moving unhurriedly as he examined the damage his cemetery took, slowly feeling that its previous appearance that could evoke fear in one's mind was slowly being replaced by desolation. Making him dissatisfied as he unconsciously increases his pace.

...

Soon, after a while, the sight of the wooden house slowly being consumed by black mold appeared in Leo's sight. Being encircled by tens of his doll puppets, creating a puddle of addicting yellow puss around them as their unpleasant smell began to waft toward the far distance.

Knock~ Knock~

Knocking on the wooden door, creating a rhythmic sound of horror, Leo waited patiently. Increasing his senses as the faint sound of movement could be faintly discerned inside, causing Leo's lips to instinctively curl up upon smelling the fear and uncertainty within the depths of their bones.

Creeaakkk~

Soon, after waiting for a minute, the loud sound of the creaking, opening a wooden door, abruptly resounded toward the far distance- destroying the eternal silence within as the figure of an extremely pale being, with big, dark circles under its tired eyes appeared in Leo's senses.

Looking below, Leo notices that its left hand was hiding behind its back. Clearly grasping a sharp weapon behind him as the figure warily scanned its surroundings.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

"What's up? how's staying at my place?"

Leo awkwardly spoke. Due to him not having a normal conversation for months, Leo almost forgot how to normally engage in conversation with others...

Hearing the uncomfortable voice of the other party, David warily stared at the pale being in front of him. Instantly causing his premonition skill to crazily ring within his consciousness- making his eyes tremble as thoughts crazily ignited within his mind, accessing the current situation as he spoke chokingly.

"I-it's nice, just like what you said... Your puppets are extremely hospitable."

Thinking of the things that they have experienced in the past few days, feeling that he has already seen the dark side of the world. David couldn't help but tremble slightly, further opening the door as he invited Leo inside, understanding that angering the being in his front would be extremely unwise.

Seeing this, Leo slightly nodded his head. Staring beyond, as the sight of the 5 beings, clearly lacking a couple nights of sleep, appeared within his vision- slightly making him feel guilty, although a little, thinking that he should order his puppets to serve them meat sometimes.

Understanding that farming horror points in the future would be hard if his tenants lack the necessary nutrition to feel fear.

"Besides that, I also need to time scaring them... 2-5 hours a day should work.'

***