On the fourth day, I finally focused all my attention on the greatest weakness I had realized since the very beginning of this journey: the lack of information.
Fighting without knowing either the number or the location of Cursed Spirits was no different from walking through pitch-black darkness with my eyes closed, hoping not to fall into an abyss I could not even see. Every step felt dangerous, every decision like a gamble that could end in disaster.
That realization had been gnawing at me since the first day, yet only today did I truly take concrete action. I needed extra eyes, something capable of seeing what I could not perceive directly.
That was why, today, I created a detection tool, a kind of radar capable of revealing the presence of Cursed Spirits around me.
This tool was not merely a simple directional indicator, but an extension of my own perceptive senses, a device that converted Cursed Energy into information I could immediately understand.
The creation process demanded far greater precision than any Cursed Tool I had made before.
It had to be capable of emitting detection waves, receiving those waves once they reflected back, processing the information carried by the reflections, and then returning the results in the form of stable Cursed Energy waves to a compass, all without the slightest distortion of information.
Even the smallest mistake could prove fatal, ranging from false readings to complete failure in the middle of combat.
I carried out every stage with extreme caution, ensuring the flow of energy remained smooth and consistent, as though I were tuning an exceedingly sensitive instrument.
[Name of Cursed Tool: Sand Sensor Compass]
[Type: Active]
[Function: 1. The Sand Sensor Compass takes the form of a compass approximately 10 cm in diameter, with a sturdy frame and a transparent glass cover. Inside it lies special sand that has been infused with the user's Cursed Energy, causing it to react only to energy of the same nature. When Cursed Energy is supplied by the user, the sand vibrates faintly and then forms small clusters, each representing the presence of a nearby Cursed Spirit. This process occurs through the release of subtle Cursed Energy waves into the surrounding area, which then reflect back after coming into contact with a Cursed Spirit.]
[2. The size, quantity, and density of the sand clusters reflect the level of Cursed Energy possessed by each Cursed Spirit. From the patterns and their scale, the user can roughly estimate the target's Grade even before direct contact occurs. The compass needle can be adjusted to point directly toward a specific sand cluster, thereby indicating with precision the position of the detected Cursed Spirit.]
[Rules: 1. The compass can only function by continuously absorbing Cursed Energy from its user. As long as this energy flow remains stable and uninterrupted, the compass will keep transmitting detection waves and receiving location data in real time. Without a supply of Cursed Energy, the sand will fall still, the clusters will disperse, and the compass needle will not react at all.]
[2. The accuracy of the readings is highly dependent on the stability of the user's Cursed Energy. Disruptions in energy flow, mental fatigue, or serious injuries can cause the needle to deviate, the sand clusters to blur or overlap, or even display misleading information.]
With this tool in my hand, the constant unease that had clung to me gradually began to fade. At the very least, I was no longer fighting in complete blindness.
On the fifth day, I created another Cursed Tool whose role was no less important, even though its function was entirely different. If the Sand Sensor Compass was meant to deal with Cursed Spirits, then this tool was created to handle a far more troublesome problem: ordinary humans.
I realized that not every battle could take place in secluded areas. Cities, streets, and abandoned buildings still carried the possibility of being approached by others. There was always the risk that someone might see something they were never meant to see, something that could lead to panic, suspicion, or far greater complications in the future.
From that line of thought was born the Calming Perfume, a tool that was never designed to harm from the very beginning, but instead to protect my secrets and keep situations under control.
[Name of Cursed Tool: Calming Perfume]
[Type: Active]
[Function: 1. Each spray of the Calming Perfume releases Cursed Energy in the form of a subtle aroma that is nearly undetectable to the ordinary human sense of smell. This aroma works gradually, seeping into the target's nervous system and influencing their consciousness, causing the body to feel heavy and the mind to grow hazy until the target eventually loses consciousness without pain. The calming effect can last for up to one hour, depending on the target's mental and physical resistance to Cursed Energy.]
[2. The contents of the perfume do not rely on ordinary physical liquid. This bottle is designed to convert the user's Cursed Energy directly into a soothing aromatic liquid within it. With this mechanism, the tool can be fully recharged using the user's own Cursed Energy, allowing it to be used repeatedly as long as the energy reserves are sufficient.]
[Rules: 1. Each full recharge allows the Calming Perfume to be used for up to ten effective sprays, with every spray possessing a consistent calming potency.]
[2. Once that number is exhausted, the Calming Perfume will produce no effect until it is recharged again with the user's Cursed Energy. Without recharging, the bottle will function only as an empty container with no abilities whatsoever.]
With these two tools, I felt that my preparations had become far more complete. One granted me vision within darkness, while the other gave me a way to keep moving without leaving traces that should never have existed in the first place.
Still within that chain of preparation days, on the sixth day I created an additional safety-assurance tool in the form of protective clothing.
After considering various worst-case scenarios, I realized that I could not rely on the Shield Watch forever. There would be moments when I might let my guard down, react too late, or be attacked suddenly without having the chance to activate my primary defense.
Because of that, I needed something that would always cling to my body, a layer of passive protection that could function even before my consciousness had time to respond to danger. From that line of thought, this protective garment was born.
This tool serves as an additional defensive layer, safeguarding my body from sudden attacks. When danger arrives without warning, the Cursed Energy embedded within it reacts automatically, protecting my body before serious injury has the chance to occur.
[Name of Cursed Tool: Protective Sweater Hoodie]
[Type: Active]
[Function: 1. A simple sweater hoodie that can be reinforced with Cursed Energy to drastically increase its durability. When active, this garment is capable of withstanding direct physical attacks, such as punches or slashes, as well as energy-based attacks within certain limits.]
[2. The reinforcement occurs directly within the structure of the fabric and fibers of the hoodie. Each fiber is coated with Cursed Energy, making it resistant to tearing, burning, or penetration as long as the flow of energy is maintained. From the outside, the hoodie still appears like ordinary clothing, with no conspicuous signs.]
[3. When clear killing intent is detected or a sudden attack occurs, the sweater hoodie can activate automatically. Without any conscious command from the user, the hoodie will immediately draw in the user's Cursed Energy and form an instant defensive layer around the body.]
[Rules: 1. High durability only applies as long as Cursed Energy continues to flow into the sweater. When the energy flow weakens or stops, the hoodie will revert to an ordinary piece of clothing with no protective effects whatsoever.]
[2. Automatic activation can only occur while the user still possesses remaining Cursed Energy within their body. If the user's Cursed Energy is completely depleted, the automatic function will not operate, and the hoodie will lose all of its defensive capabilities.]
With this hoodie, at the very least, I had a final layer of protection that could save me from a fatal mistake within a fraction of a second.
Then, on the seventh day, I completed the final Cursed Tool. A mask.
I created this mask with one primary purpose: to completely conceal my identity. I was aware that there would be situations where I would be forced to fight in places where I could be seen by others. If my face and distinguishing features were recognized, then everything I had planned could collapse in an instant.
However, this mask was not merely an ordinary face covering. It was designed to blur my very existence, creating a false impression for anyone who looked at me, so that my identity would not only be hidden, but also difficult to grasp or comprehend.
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