Chapter 20: Wave Artifact
“Don’t waste time. Take out the Abyssal Demon’s heart and search for the foreign object inside his body.”
Apex did not comment on Cain’s words, nor did the youth expect the System Spirit to do it.
Cain did not expect a pat on the back. He spoke those words because he believed them.
He picked the deformed spearhead from the ground and used it to open the Abyssal Demon’s chest. By cutting over the scar, Cain did things much easier and faster.
Just like Wave Beast’s hearts were valuable, so were Dark Race’s as they contained a tremendous amount of Astral or Essence Wave.
After saving the heart in his backpack, Cain searched for the foreign object and soon found it.
“What is this?”
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Cain took a black orb the size of a fist out of the Abyssal Demon’s abdomen.
“So this is where those soldiers hid them.”
Apex’s words only confused Cain more, but luckily he continued speaking.
“Do you remember the Vice-Captain’s words about Wave Artifacts inside this place? We have been here for more than a month and explored a lot yet found nothing.”
Cain did not need Apex to say anything else to understand where he was heading to.
Of course, he remembered the part about Wave Artifacts. It was one of the main reasons why he wanted to enter the Military Academy Secret Trial alone.
A commoner would find it almost impossible to get a Wave Artifact. Even Level 4 Wave Warriors considered them as treasures that could save their lives, and it seemed that the orb in his hand was one of them.
Cain felt an electromagnetic current emerge from his hand and reach the orb. The next moment, a virtual screen appeared in front of his eyes.
[Wave Artifact branded through A.I. Chip Module.
Displaying information.
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Name: Kinetic Gauntlets
Grade: High Bronze
Details: Artifact meant for Astral Wave Warriors, able to protect the hands and forearms.
Active Ability:
-Kinetic Blast: Once you charge enough Astral Wave, it can fire a blast of kinetic force on impact. It has three levels.]
Along with that description, a detailed explanation of the Kinetic Gauntlets’ abilities and how to use them reached Cain’s mind.
“Normally, one would brand and get the information out of the Wave Artifacts through a digital data package left in it through the A.I. Chip, but you did it through the system.” Apex made a slight pause to make sure Cain understood before carrying on. “To activate the Wave Artifact, just channel your Astral Wave into it.”
Cain could not wait to test the Wave Artifact, so he immediately followed Apex’s words and sent his Astral Wave into it.
A large smile appeared on Cain’s face as he saw the orb glowing before melting and transforming into gauntlets covering his hands and forearms.
Although Cain was eager to try the gauntlets, he knew that his fight with the Abyssal Demon drew some attention, so he hid his presence and left immediately.
Cain ran for at least an hour and hid his presence before climbing a tree and resting. He used Internal Breathing while devouring a Wave Beast’s heart and consuming Soldier Drugs.
Three hours later, Cain’s body regained vigor and his internal wound diminished, but he could not say the same about his mind. The surveillance and fight with the Abyssal Demon had pushed him to the limit, so he needed a proper rest.
After tying a rope around his waist and then to the tree, Cain began to sleep.
Only someone like Cain, who had the [Basic Scan Force Field] at his disposal, could sleep so calmly while taking this trial alone.
Cain woke up in the middle of the night after sleeping more than ten hours. He felt refreshed but still felt some pain around his abdomen.
The first thing he did was survey his surroundings, and only after making sure there was no one near did Cain test his Wave Artifact.
As soon as he activated his Wave Cloak, Cain noticed the effect of the Kinetic Gauntlets. They automatically channeled and condensed the Astral Wave around them, enhancing both offense and defense.
Cain began to strike a large tree. Thanks to the data gathered by the [A.I. Chip Module], he discovered that his punches were 17% stronger now.
That was just the Kinetic Gauntlets’ pa.s.sive ability. Following the instructions of the Wave Artifact, he fueled it with a significant amount of Astral Wave, activating a matrix.
Cain saw that the Kinetic Gauntlets’ ability was ready and punched the tree. He was almost pushed back and felt his arms numb, but that mattered little after he saw the might of his attack.
A large hole appeared in the tree, and this one then fell. That attack carried a greater force than the Level 2 Abyssal Demon displayed. And that was only the first level of Kinetic Blast!
Of course, such might did not come cheap. Cain noticed that the first level Kinetic Blast charging on both gauntlets had drained half of his Astral Wave.
Cain’s excitement did not diminish after seeing Kinetic Blasts’ cost. He was still a Level 1 Astral Wave Warrior, so it was no wonder his reserve drained so fast.
After resting for a little more, pushing his body back to the peak, Cain picked up a familiar scent and followed it.
It was not long before the youth saw a pack of three Porcupine Rhinoceroses. He scanned the Wave Beasts and discovered they were all Level 1.
Before, just fighting one would have been a challenge, but now that he had a Wave Artifact, things were different.
Cain could almost not believe the images shown by the [Basic Virtual Simulation] tool, as they were incredible. He did not lower his guard and quietly approached the pack before flashing toward the one in the rear.
The Porcupine Rhinoceroses entered battle mode, activating their Wave Cloaks as Cain flashed toward them, but before they could do anything, the youth had already reached one of them.
Cain fired a fist toward the Porcupine Rhinoceros’ side. His right gauntlet glowed as the matrix activated and Kinetic Blast fired.
“AHHH!” The Wave Beast yelled in pain as the punch completely disregarded its Wave Cloak and physical defenses, blasting a b.l.o.o.d.y hole and sending it flying away.
Shock appeared in the Porcupine Rhinoceroseses as they saw their companion’s fate.
Cain would have reacted the same if not for the simulation, but since he did not, he could take advantage of the Wave Beasts’ distraction.
He reached the next Porcupine Rhinoceros and punched with his left arm, firing another Kinetic Blast.
This time the Wave Beast did not yell as the strike landed on its head, killing it instantly. It still sent it flying away, crashing against the last Porcupine Rhinoceros.
Cain saw how the last Porcupine Rhinoceros crashed to the ground after being struck by its companion’s body. He ran toward the beast and, before it could stand up, began to hit its head.
Seven blows were all that Cain needed to kill the final Porcupine Rhinoceros.
As Cain saw the state of the battlefield, he could not help but feel shocked. He killed the three Porcupine Rhinoceroses in less than thirty seconds and suffered no damage!
That was enough for one to understand the mighty Wave Artifacts!