Chapter 8: Sovereign Of All
【 Name: Yverantheia 】
【 Race: Human 】
【 Class: None 】
【 Mana: 390 】
【 Stamina: 400 】
【 Abilities: Sovereign of All, Pseudo-Dragon Scales, Suppress Instinct 】
【 Title: Former Saintess 】
"'Pseudo-Dragon Scales' and 'Suppress Instinct'... these must be from the serpent and the tiger," Yverantheia mused as she carefully examined the effects of these two skills, which aligned with the characteristics of the giant serpent and the demon tiger.
She was familiar with 'Pseudo-Dragon Scales,' having previously studied it. Now that she possessed the skill, its effects were significantly enhanced.
The effect of 'Suppress Instinct' was to exert pressure on nearby living beings, instilling fear and intimidation. The extent of this effect varied with the power difference. When Yverantheia first fell into the abyss and was chased by the demon tiger, she likely experienced this to some degree.
Yverantheia turned her gaze to the nearby small monsters cautiously observing the situation and activated 'Suppress Instinct.'
In an instant, all the monsters shuddered violently and then froze in place, unable to move.
"This... is quite useful."
"...Plop... plop..."
"Hiss!"
"Looks like I need to better understand the range of this effect."
Yverantheia gently calmed the small tentacled creature and the group of little snakes that had been affected by her aura. Then, she slowly approached the nearest monster.
The monster began to tremble uncontrollably, its animalistic appearance doing nothing to hide the sheer terror on its face. With each step Yverantheia took closer, its fear intensified.
Yverantheia observed the monster, then turned her gaze to the surrounding creatures. Without exception, they all exhibited reactions similar to the monster at her feet.
"...Hmm?"
Suddenly, Yverantheia felt a slight increase in her strength. It was a barely noticeable change, akin to adding a single word to a dictionary, but it was undeniably there.
"Could it be..."
Yverantheia recalled the effect of her unique skill, 'Sovereign of All,' and focused on one particular aspect: "Submission."
When a creature faced a crisis, whether it was simple fear or impending death, it often sought to plead for mercy. Just as the giant serpent had once pledged its submission to her after their battle, though she had refused at the time.
These monsters, likely due to the pressure she exerted, seemed to be 'pleading' and exhibiting an intention to submit. This matched the activation condition of 'Sovereign of All,' allowing her to gain a portion of their strength.
Yverantheia contemplated this newfound power, reflecting on the name of her unique skill.
"...Isn't this pointing me towards my next goal?"
With a light chuckle, Yverantheia looked up at the sunless sky, raising her sole remaining hand.
"I will dominate this abyss... and then return to the world above to make those bastards feel the depths of my wrath."