Chapter 89 - Ocean’s Wrath

Atlas stored the Legendary-grade Wavebreaker Spear in his inventory, forcing himself to hold back his excitement. After all, he still had one more ticket to open. Surely, this last pull would be just as thrilling.

Taking a deep breath, he glanced at the crowd. His thoughts swirled with anticipation. 

A character would be fantastic—boosting the team's strength is always a win. Then again, a weapon would be just as valuable, especially with so many options for who could wield it.

He reached out and touched the floating ticket.

The ticket vibrated slightly, then began to pulse rhythmically. It trembled for a moment before—

A sudden surge of water erupted from the card, spiraling upward and gathering into a swirling mass.

"Another water-based item?" Atlas wondered, watching the liquid shift and solidify.

The water coalesced into a round shape, roughly the size of a watermelon. 

Then, as the excess droplets fell away, the object's form became clear—it was an egg.

The egg looked almost glass-like, its smooth surface reflecting faint, shimmering colors.

[You have received Rank-S Item: Azure-Touched Egg]

"An egg?" Atlas muttered. 

He hadn't known items like this—neither a character nor a weapon—could come from the standard banner.

Still, there were no complaints. Something new always meant fresh possibilities. He reached out and touched the egg.

It was warm to the touch. Thin, vein-like patterns of glowing light pulsed gently across its surface, giving the impression that something inside was alive and reacting to the surrounding mana.

[A mysterious egg infused with a strong connection to elemental forces. It radiates an ancient, calming energy. What lies within is unknown, but the egg reacts strongly to mana, hinting that it must be nurtured with mana to awaken.]

Atlas glanced at his elite subordinates, silently inviting their input. Surprisingly, the first to respond was Lyrassa.

The girl gracefully floated toward him. She landed lightly beside him.

"Do you know what this is?" Atlas asked, holding the egg up slightly.

"My Lord…" Lyrassa replied softly, her tone gentle as she nodded. "It is… the cradle of a soul born from nature's purest essence. A vessel where Mana and life intertwine, awaiting rebirth."

Atlas furrowed his brow, "What?"

"It is an egg of a Spirit Beast," Lyrassa confirmed.

"Ahh… that's cool."

"Yes, My Lord," Lyrassa added with a serene smile.

Atlas grinned, understanding now what needed to be done. All he had to do was supply Mana to the egg—it was that simple. In time, it would hatch, and he'd finally have a pet of his own.

"How long will it take?" he asked.

Lyrassa paused, inspecting the egg closely. "It is near the end of its dormancy. It could take… perhaps one week, My Lord."

"Good," Atlas said with a broad grin. The thought of waiting for years had briefly crossed his mind, and he was glad to hear it wouldn't be that long.

He chuckled to himself, already imagining the new companion that would soon join his ranks.

Atlas paused for a moment, deciding to hold off on using his remaining 10 standard tickets. Instead, he stepped onto the teleportation pad and activated it, opening a portal to Flare Peak.

It was nighttime, but here, the distinction between day and night was almost meaningless. The skies were perpetually dark, with thick clouds hanging ominously above, and the fiery glow of lava casting a crimson hue across the barren landscape.

From his inventory, Atlas withdrew the Wavebreaker Spear. The spear pulsed with water elemental energy, sending a cool, refreshing surge of water coursing through his hands and up his arms. 

He could feel the spear's power, almost as though it were alive and syncing with him.

Taking a few steps away from the others, Atlas spun the spear experimentally, testing its balance.

Behind him, Baldric, Edrik, and Kurogasa followed closely, observing his every move.

One thing stood out immediately—this spear was heavy. In fact, Atlas estimated it was at least five times heavier than the Fang of Infernos. It made sense for a Legendary-grade weapon to have such weight. The power it offered came with the demand for equal strength and skill.

After putting some distance between himself and the others, Atlas took a firm stance, preparing to test the weapon's two skills.

The Spear comes with three skills: two active and one passive. Interestingly, both active skills are area-based attacks. Truly remarkable!

He observed the mana flow within the spear carefully. Using these skills would draw on his mana reserves, and though every awakener had their limits, experience and training could gradually lower the mana cost and improve cooldown efficiency.

Atlas paused to assess his stats. His Intelligence wasn't exactly impressive—it ranked among his lowest attributes—but since the spear was a melee weapon, its mana demands likely wouldn't compare to those of magic-centric users.

It should be manageable, he thought with confidence.

Turning to the three who had followed him, Atlas caught their gaze. Each of them nodded silently.

"Alright," he said, gripping the spear tightly, "let's see what this can do."

The first skill unleashed powerful waves of water, surging forward to crash against the land with relentless force.

Atlas lifted the spear high above his head, narrowing his focus and channeling his will into the weapon. With a firm command, he activated its ability.

[Ocean's Wrath (Active) activated.]

Immediately, he felt his heart pound fiercely in his chest—a natural response as mana surged from the human core, which resided in the heart. The flow of mana was intense, almost overwhelming, as faint blue elemental particles materialized around him, swirling with incredible speed and energy.

Then, as if guided by magic itself, a massive surge of water appeared before him, rising high into the air like a towering wave.

With tremendous force, the wave surged forward, crashing across the ground in several successive waves. The skill's power was undeniable—each wave swept across the land, clashing with the molten magma and releasing thick clouds of steam as water and fire collided.

Magnificent.

Atlas stood back, watching the display with awe. The sheer destructive beauty of the skill left no doubt in his mind—this was a weapon designed for warfare.

The area damage and slowing effect it would inflict on enemies made it a perfect tool for large-scale battles. The first skill alone was a testament to the spear's purpose: overwhelming strength and absolute control over the battlefield.

Atlas wasted no time and prepared to test the next skill. Raising the spear and focusing his energy, he activated the ability:

[Sea of Storms (Active) activated.]

The moment the skill was triggered, Atlas felt a surge of mana rush through him, spiraling upward as if drawn toward the heavens. The air around him grew dense, charged with a powerful energy.

Then it began—a sudden, dramatic shift in the atmosphere.

From the dark, ash-laden sky, shimmering blue magic circles began to form. Water spears took shape.

And then, they descended.

The spears rained down with unerring precision, striking seemingly random points around Atlas, as though directed by an invisible will. Each impact unleashed a tremendous splash, sending rippling shockwaves across the earth. One by one, they crashed in a relentless cascade.

Atlas watched the scene in awe—it was absolutely breathtaking. It was like a rainstorm of water spears relentlessly pounding the ground.

The magma beneath each strike hissed and sizzled upon contact, sending up thick clouds of steam that quickly engulfed the area in a swirling mist.

This skill wasn't just an attack—it was a storm of destruction, perfect for overwhelming groups of enemies with its relentless precision. It was yet another tool that showcased the spear's dominance in large-scale combat.

Atlas lowered the spear slightly, breathing heavily but grinning. 

"Incredible," he murmured.

Satisfied with the results of the skills, Atlas turned to face the others.

"Atlas… yes, hahaha," Baldric said, as if he could read Atlas's thoughts.

"Are you sure?" Atlas asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Yes," Baldric replied confidently. "It's a brilliant elemental combination, and I'm certain you're the perfect one to wield it. I'm sure it will be something cool."

Nodding, Atlas reached into his inventory and pulled out the item he'd drawn from the gacha some time ago.

[Rank-A Item: Lightning Infusion Crystal]

[Adds lightning damage when applied to a weapon or increases lightning resistance when applied to armor.]