chapter 165 soul reaper
Frost Eye's grip tightened around the Soul Reaper Dagger, his sharp gaze flickering with amusement. They hadn't stolen it. They hadn't fought for it. No—this legendary item had walked right into their hands, wrapped in trust and naivety.
Brainless Girl, lounging comfortably in a chair, smirked as she read through the transaction logs. "Elder Mirsha really is something, huh?" She tapped the screen. "She actually believed our warehouse was the safest place for their guild's loot. Even paid extra to 'secure' it."
Nathaniel chuckled. "Oh, she didn't just believe it—she was so convinced that she personally delivered this dagger, thinking we'd keep it safer than their own storage." He crossed his arms, shaking his head. "Smart woman in most cases. But this?" He gestured at the Soul Reaper Dagger in Frost Eye's hands. "This is just foolishness."
Frost Eye remained silent, rolling the dagger between his fingers. This wasn't just an item. This was the gateway to the most broken Assassin specialization in the game.
He had seen Soul Reapers in his past life—only a handful of players had managed to obtain the class, and each one became a living nightmare.
Stealth unmatched – Regular anti-stealth detection skills were useless against them.
Permanent attack growth – The more they killed, the stronger they became.
Reality Phasing – A brief moment of invincibility before a guaranteed critical strike.
Target Lockdown – Any enemy marked by a Soul Reaper would take increased damage and couldn't be healed.
Frost Eye exhaled, a slow, satisfied smirk creeping onto his face. "This class… was made for me."
Brainless Girl raised an eyebrow. "So you're taking it?"
Frost Eye chuckled, "It'd be a waste otherwise." He flipped the dagger once before gripping it tightly.
Nathaniel grinned. "Well then, congratulations. You're about to become one of the most feared assassins in the game."
Brainless Girl sighed dramatically. "Just don't die and lose it. I'd be very disappointed if all this effort went to waste."
Frost Eye just laughed. "Don't worry. If I die…" He let the dagger pulse with dark energy in his hands. "It won't be me that's losing something."
As Frost Eye gripped the Soul Reaper Dagger, a chilling pulse of energy surged through his body. The air around him grew heavier, and an eerie black mist coiled around the weapon. Then, a system notification appeared before his eyes.
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[System Notification]
You have acquired the Assassin-exclusive Special Class Tool: Soul Reaper Dagger.
This item allows you to awaken the hidden Assassin specialization: Soul Reaper.
Warning: Binding this item will initiate an irreversible transformation.
Your current class will be replaced with Soul Reaper.
Your level will reset to 0, and all current experience will be erased.
Your stats will be reallocated to fit the Soul Reaper class progression.
You will gain access to unique Soul Reaper skills and passive abilities.
Your stealth capabilities will surpass standard detection methods.
Are you sure you want to bind the Soul Reaper Dagger?
[Yes] [No]
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Frost Eye stared at the message, his mind racing.
Reset to level 0. That was the price of power.
Most players wouldn't even consider this—losing all their progress just to gamble on a class transformation? Insanity. But Frost Eye wasn't like most players.
In his past life, the few Soul Reapers that existed became legends. Their power scaled differently from normal classes, growing exponentially with kills. He had witnessed one single-handedly wipe out an entire super guild, their dagger carving through defenses like they were nothing.
And now, he had a chance to become that nightmare himself.
Brainless Girl, still watching, leaned forward with a smirk. "You're hesitating?"
Frost Eye scoffed. "No. Just savoring the moment."
Nathaniel crossed his arms, amused. "Well, once you press that button, there's no turning back."
Frost Eye exhaled, his smirk widening. "There was never a choice."
Without hesitation, he pressed [Yes].
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[System Notification]
You have chosen to bind the Soul Reaper Dagger.
Your level has been reset to 0.
Your body is undergoing transformation…
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Suddenly, Frost Eye's vision blurred. A dark aura exploded from the dagger, engulfing him in an inky black mist. His limbs felt weightless, yet a searing heat spread through his veins. His body trembled—not from pain, but from the sheer power flooding into him.
Then, his surroundings shattered into darkness.
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You have awakened the Assassin Special Class: Soul Reaper.
New abilities unlocked.
Your soul has been marked by Death itself.
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When the darkness faded, Frost Eye stood still, feeling the immense change. He clenched his fists, then opened them. His body felt… different. Lighter. Stronger. Deadlier.
Brainless Girl clapped. "Congrats, you're back to level 0."
Nathaniel chuckled. "Yeah, but now he's a walking death sentence."
Frost Eye grinned, his eyes gleaming with predatory excitement.
As Frost Eye examined the Soul Reaper Dagger, a system notification appeared.
> [Soul Reaper Dagger - Sealed State]
Absorb 100 enemy souls to awaken the first stage.
With determination in his eyes, he knew what he had to do. Time to hunt.
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[Soul Reaper Dagger – Level 1]
Type: Assassin Special Class Weapon
Bound to: Frost Eye
Upgrade Requirement: Absorb 100 souls (0/100)
Base Stats:
Attack Power: 50 (+30 from sealed state)
Critical Rate: +10%
Armor Penetration: +15%
Unique Passive – Soul Devourer (Stage 1)
Each enemy kill absorbs their soul, storing their essence within the weapon.
For every 10 souls absorbed, gain +1 Agility permanently.
At 100 souls, unlock the next stage of Soul Reaper Dagger.
Skill – [Soul Rend] (Unlocked at Level 1)
Effect: A deadly strike that ignores 50% of the enemy's armor if attacking from behind.
Cooldown: 10 seconds
Skill – [Reaper's Mark] (Locked – Requires Level 2)
Marks an enemy, causing them to take 20% extra damage from all sources for 10 seconds.
Requires 200 souls to unlock.
Additional Effect:
The dagger emits a faint, eerie glow as it stores more souls.
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Frost Eye grinned, gripping the dagger tightly. "Only 100 kills? Easy."
Nathaniel smirked. "I like that confidence. You better hurry up. You're not the only one hunting."
Brainless Girl clapped her hands together with a mischievous smile. "Guess we'll be seeing a lot of chaos soon."
Frost Eye chuckled darkly. "Let's get started."