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I stare at said scepter for several seconds before finally turning back around to look at the pure liquid curse energy for a few more seconds. And after looking back and forth between the two numerous times, I finally turn around fully and walk over to the curse energy.
Then I proceed to bring my curse energy devouring ring up close to it and begin to devour the curse energy sitting on the sides of the pyramid.
Because I need every boost I can get to fight a progenitor.
And I immediately find this curse energy to be incredibly effective as it shoots up the strength in my body at an incredibly fast pace. One far faster than any of the mist form curse energy outside of the palace. Not to mention how devouring it like this means Beelzebub will have less curse energy around to use.
Although I get the feeling this curse energy was put here on purpose for me, just like all of the other things he has done for me.
Either way, I continue devouring every last drop of the liquid curse energy until it’s all gone. Then I go find a corner in the little place before setting up my portable store and lying down inside to rest. Just so I can recover before the last boss fight.
Not to mention so I can fully absorb all of the curse energy I just devoured.
A part of me also just wants to relax and take it easy before what could quite possibly be my last ever battle. What with it being against a progenitor and all, even if they’re a far weaker copy of the real thing.
So I spend a few days letting the curse energy finish being absorbed into my strength while relaxing. Then I finally dismiss the store and walk back up to the top of the pyramid. At which point I stand in front of the scepter examining the thing.
The scepter itself seems to have a black and purple carapace that looks rather familiar in general running up and down its length, with a stinger-like shape at the bottom of the scepter and the shape of two pincers at the top. Or incisors maybe, like a spider’s incisors. Meanwhile there is some orb in between the incisors just floating there.
I study the thing for several seconds before taking a deep breath and reaching out to touch it.
Then I’m immediately teleported away to the sponsorship hall the moment my hand makes contact with it. Following which I get the usual sponsorship notification in my vision.
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Sponsorship Announcement
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All three of your sponsorship slots have been purchased by the following individuals:Stolen from its rightful author, this tale is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings.
Titania
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Congratulations!
You will now be transported to the System’s Grand Hall to be awarded your items and skills!
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I frown at the sight of the sponsors. Specifically due to the fact that I know it’s three progenitors sponsoring me.
But why are only two of their names and positions censored when all three of them are progenitors?
Is it because Titania made a place for herself in this universe while the other two are still outsiders?
Also, on another note, what’s with that third one? I’m pretty sure I know who it is, but why?
If my guess is right, he’s sponsoring me with an item before I fight his clone. Considering how his name fits the number of characters in that censored name.
I stare at his name for several more seconds, only to eventually just shrug as the notification disappears. Then I look at the three items sitting on the counter.
In order from who sponsored me, there’s a ring on the left side that is identified as another one of those rings of devouring. Except that this ring is for the radiance element.
So Titania just gave me a ring to devour and grow stronger through her element. Which is kind of surprising, if I’m being honest.
Maybe it’s because I’m technically considered one of Grim’s enemies at this point, and I am her descendant on top of that?
No idea.
The next sponsorship is most likely from Fenrir, and it’s also a ring. One that grants 50% immunity to the curse element.
And it’s a ring that I immediately put on. Because yeah.
That’ll be incredibly helpful in this upcoming battle.
As for the last item…
I frown at it in confusion before reading its description, at which point my eyes widen in surprise and awe.
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Item | Glass of Strength | Tier 10
This item is a consumable alcoholic beverage created by the greatest bartender in the multiverse.
The effects of drinking this glass include a 100% increase in energy capacity for one battle after consumption.
All of the drink must be consumed for the effect to take place.
System Favor: This item is safe to drink and was carefully made by the Progenitor of Curses and Insects.
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Yeah, I thought so.
A wry smile crosses my face as I look at the drink. Then I go ahead and put the two rings on my fingers while taking off a couple far less useful rings to make room. And without hesitation, I grab the drink and down it.
Just seconds later I find myself being teleported back into the temple on a massive platform high in the sky above the towers outside of the palace.
But this isn’t just any platform as there is a large open bar on said platform. One that I recognize very well despite the walls and ceiling of the bar being completely gone.
And standing behind the counter is the same bartender I saw before wiping off one of his glasses.
Which is ironically enough the glass I just had in my hand that is now gone. Even as I feel my energy capacity skyrocketing from it.
The man, or rather, the progenitor looks up at me and nods his head from behind the counter.
“We meet again, young man,” Beelzebub states without much expression on his face.