Chapter 168 Chapter 167-The Mysterious Asura Mask (1st update, Cheer me with Power Stones!)
Soon, under Isabella's guidance, Master Reo rushed in, apparently busy from his previous task given the dust on his clothing.
Upon seeing John, he broke into a broad smile. "Mr. Galewind, it's been a while! You are still as imposing as ever, I see."
John responded with a smile of his own, lightly saying, "And Master Reo, as always, is the embodiment of knowledge and kindness. Our conversations always leave me refreshed and invigorated."
At this, Master Reo laughed heartily, his face light and jovial.
Indeed, John's words were not mere flattery; he held a high opinion of this gentle and kind old man, even if their encounters were few.
"Your words are an honor, Mr. Galewind," Master Reo said, taking the seat Isabella had previously occupied and looking across the table at John.
Meanwhile, Isabella respectfully stood behind him.
Even though her position was now on par with Master Reo's, whenever they appeared together, she always lowered her own status, displaying an attitude of deference.
John glanced at Isabella and asked, with a meaningful smile, "Is Master Reo satisfied with his apprentice?"
Master Reo chuckled, his expression cheerful.
"Quite indeed! Isabella is respectful, quick to learn, and gifted in the art of appraisal. Both in talent and temperament, she is a top-notch choice. I'm glad to have such a perfect disciple."
John smiled slightly as he watched Isabella respectfully salute Master Reo in gratitude.
This was the reason why John always chose Isabella to attend to him every time he visited the Dawn Breeze Auction House.
From the start, he saw her as an upright person who handled things with poise and grace.
Master Reo then turned his attention to the six daggers on the table and asked with a chuckle, "Are these the items you've brought for auction today, Mr. Galewind?"
John nodded lightly and warned, "Don't underestimate these six daggers, Master. The poison on them is extraordinary, capable of instantly killing on contact."
"Oh? They have such great power?" Master Reo immediately perked up, leaning in to observe the items more closely.
After a moment, the old man lifted his head, the smile on his face completely vanished.
With a solemn look, he said, "Such a ferocious poison, indeed it can kill with a mere touch of blood..."
John spoke with a matter-of-fact tone, "I've erased all the spiritual imprints on them. Master, all you need to do is neutralize the poison and they're good for auction... However, I do have a suggestion. It might be best to change the appearance of these six daggers before the auction. Otherwise, it may invite some unnecessary troubles..."
Before Master Reo could respond, John thought for a moment and suddenly added, "On second thought, I believe it's necessary to tell you the origin of these daggers. If you think it's too much to handle, we can just call off this deal."
At this, Master Reo immediately straightened up and stared at John with intense focus.
With his sharp eye for appraisal, he instantly recognized the six daggers were all epic equipment, with top-notch attributes in their category.
Not just Master Reo, but Isabella on the side also showed a curious gaze.
After a moment's thought, John asked with a frown, "Has Master Reo heard of the organization AGHHO?"
Master Reo was taken aback, and after careful consideration, he exclaimed in surprise, "The AGHHO you're talking about, isn't that the oldest and most mysterious assassin's league in the legend?"
John nodded lightly, saying with a smirk, "These six daggers, they belong to six top-tier assassins of AGHHO..."
Master Reo was deeply shaken, his eyes flickering uncertainly.
On the other hand, Isabella looked completely baffled, unable to understand what the two men were discussing.
"So, do you still have the courage to take on the consignment of these daggers?" John's casual voice sounded.
Master Reo gritted his teeth, finally slapped the table and declared, "Yes! What's there to fear? Even if they're from AGHHO, so what? I refuse to believe that they can still recognize the daggers after we reshape them..."
John let out a hearty laugh, quite satisfied with Master Reo's response.
"Don't worry, I've wiped off all the marks on these daggers. Just auction them and if anything dangerous happens, contact me directly..."
Master Reo gave a wry smile, then looked at John in amazement, "Mr. Galewind, you keep surprising me. Facing AGHHO's top assassins and still able to get away unscathed, even getting their equipment... I suppose those six top assassins are no longer in this world, right?"
John just smiled without replying.
After pondering for a moment and signing a contract with John, Master Reo instructed Isabella to put all six daggers into a box and deliver them to his workspace.
After finishing his cup of tea, John suddenly asked, "Does your auction house have any masks for sale?"
Master Reo thought for a while and replied softly, "Yes, actually, not too long ago, a client consigned a mask with us... but..."
John raised an eyebrow, lightly said, "Feel free to speak your mind, Master."
Master Reo gave a wry smile, "That mask has some rather bizarre effects. The client who consigned it did so because they could no longer bear the negative effects..."
With that, Master Reo stood up and returned shortly with a dark wooden box.
The box was radiating energy, apparently sealed with some sort of spell.
Master Reo pushed the box towards John, but as John reached to open it, Master Reo intervened.
"I suggest Mr. Galewind not to open it here. It's best to go to Holy Light Church. Only Holy Light can suppress the thing inside..."
John smiled lightly and reassured him in his nonchalant manner, "Don't worry, nothing can stir up trouble in front of me, no matter how bizarre it is."
Seeing John's confidence, Master Reo didn't try to deter him any further.
John flung the lid off the wooden box.
Lying inside was an antique silver mask with an expression halfway between a grin and a grimace, complete with protruding fangs, giving it an eerie and unsettling look.
As the box was opened, the sealing power dissipated and the mask lying still inside the box suddenly began to tremble.
An invisible force was emitted from the mask.
Seemingly detecting the presence of people nearby, the mask's trembling became increasingly intense.
The invisible force swept over the two men.
John didn't seem to feel anything, but Master Reo held his head in clear discomfort.
John quickly slapped the mask, scolding, "Knock it off, behave!"
Whether the mask possessed consciousness or was intimidated by John's energy, it gradually quieted down and stopped trembling violently.
The invisible force that was emitted also vanished.
John nodded in satisfaction, picking up the mask to examine it.
He casually cast a Detection spell but astonishingly received no feedback.
This piqued John's interest.
Sitting across from him, Master Reo shook his head to clear the lingering dizziness.
He said with a wry smile, "That's the peculiar thing about this mask. It seems to emit an energy that attacks the mind directly... It was quite a struggle to discover that the power of the Holy Light can suppress this energy. We had to specially request a priest from the Holy Light Church to seal it."
John nodded and quietly activated the Eye of Artemis.
Even before the Divine Skill, all beings were equal, and even this bizarre mask couldn't keep its attributes hidden:
"[Asura Mask (Special Item, Grade Unknown): In ancient times on the Godslayer continent, there was a legendary figure who defied fate, calling himself 'Asura'. He once defied the heavens by killing gods with a mortal body, which led to a multitude of gods besieging him until his fall. Even his name was distorted and concealed, leaving only this mask...]
[Exclusive Class: Godslayer]
[Level Requirement: None]
[Attached Skill 1: Wrath of the Asura (Divine Skill): The Asura Mask is constantly releasing energy, causing a mental deterrent to any being that sees it. Prolonged exposure to the Asura's Wrath energy field will cause irreversible soul damage. Once equipped, it can be turned off...]
[Attached Skill 2: Gods' Lament (Divine Skill) (Passive): After equipping the Asura Mask, every attack on a god directly impacts their divinity, with a 1% chance of shattering it completely...]
[Attached Skill 3: Bloodburn (Divine Skill): Upon release, it burns all energy within the Godslayer, in exchange for doubling attack damage, defensive power, speed, and control of laws for one minute... Forced HP drops to 1 point...]"
John shot up from his seat, momentarily losing his composure.
This mask turned out to be an exclusive item for the Godslayer class!
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