The Extra Seeks Chaos

Chapter 53 Perks of The Title & Pain

The Blood Core rested in Arin's hand as he stared at it, his fingers unconsciously tightening around it.

"It's finally time..."

It was still night—perfect timing, really. The quiet darkness outside helped calm his nerves, but still, like they say, always save the best for last.

"System," he called out softly.

A familiar blue glow appeared in front of him as the system interface flickered to life, displaying his name. His gaze flicked across the screen, immediately noticing a new addition next to his name.

[Title: Harbinger of Chaos.]

A smirk curled across his lips. Focusing on the title, more information popped up.

[Harbinger of Chaos.]

[You are the one who brings Chaos. You shape and mold it, disrupting events, causing destruction and confusion, hereby earning the Title, Harbinger of Chaos.]

He let out a satisfied hum, but his attention quickly shifted to the details below.

[Effect 1: With this Title, you are now even more connected to the Chaos Element, allowing you to perceive and absorb Mana faster and more efficiently.]

[Effect 2: Nullification of Side Effects.]

Arin's eyes widened, his grip on the Core loosening slightly.

"This means I don't have to worry about the side effects anymore... nice." He exhaled, already feeling a sense of relief wash over him.

But as quickly as that feeling came, it vanished when the next message appeared.

[Note: This particular effect of the Title does not apply to all side effects.]

His brows knitted into a frown. "Great," he muttered. "So foggy thoughts aren't the only thing I have to worry about, huh?"

Now, two new problems hovered in his mind. First, he didn't know all the side effects of using the Chaos Element, and second, even if he did, he had no clue which of them the title would nullify.

"Tch..." He clicked his tongue in frustration, rubbing his temple. "Guess I'll have to figure it out as I go."

This also meant he needed to keep strengthening his mental fortitude—not like he planned to stop anyway.

[Effect 3: A 3 percent boost to Chaos Element Spells.]

"So, my spells will hit harder. Not bad," Arin muttered under his breath.

It wasn't a huge boost, but considering the tiny note beside it, it had potential.@@@@

[This Effect can be upgraded.]

He raised an eyebrow. There were no instructions on how to upgrade it, but the mere possibility of getting stronger was enough to excite him. More power was always a good thing.

The unmistakable sound of bones shifting echoed through his body, making him grit his teeth.

'Are my bones breaking?!'

*CREAK*

This time, the pain was too much.

"AGHHHH!!"

The scream caught in his throat, though, his voice still trapped.

'Wh... why can't I scream? No... I can't even talk!'

Despite the overwhelming pain, a small part of him was relieved—at least no one would hear. But there was still the fact that he couldn't talk for some reason.

The sound of his bones breaking continued, his body contorting on the bed as he thrashed in silence.

'Arghhh! SHIT!'

His fists clenched so tightly his knuckles turned white, blood seeping from his palms as his nails cut into his skin.

Veins bulged beneath his skin, his muscles twitching uncontrollably. His bones weren't just breaking—they were rebuilding, reshaping.

Every part of him hurt. His stomach twisted, his heart felt like it was being crushed, and every breath sent jolts of pain through his body.

'AGHHH!'

His mind screamed, but his mouth stayed closed.

Sweat dripped down his face as his body continued to shift. His veins pulsed angrily, visible under the strain. His eyes bulged, swelling as if they might pop out at any moment.

Finally, unable to bear the pain any longer, he squeezed his eyes shut.

In that instant, a new notification blinked into existence on the system screen—one he couldn't see.

[You have forsaken your Humanity.]

[You have accomplished a great feat.]

[###### is proud of you.]

[Scanning....]

[Undergoing Changes...]

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[Changes have begun.]