Chapter 113 – Tainted
The object hovered for a second, then floated into his palm.
It was small. Orb-shaped. Half-cracked. A mix of black glass and softly glowing veins of gold—like a heart made of molten circuitry. It pulsed faintly in his grip.
[Artifact Obtained: Holy-Infused Fragment – Mid-Tier Variant]
[Description: Leftover essence from a divine-class summon forcibly unraveled by Sin Energy. Contains corrupted divinity.]
[Use: Consume to gain 1 Random Passive or Active Skill – Quality: Medium]
[Warning: Effects may vary. Risk of Affinity Conflict. Use with caution.]
Lux went quiet.
Like—really quiet.
His smirk didn't return right away. His eyes didn't sparkle with the usual mischief. He just stood there, one hand holding the cracked orb, the other still faintly glowing with residual summoning mana.
Selena turned to him, brow furrowing. "Is that what I think it is?"
