NOVEL WEB Chapter 21: The Abyssal Chest and the Patriarch’s Seal
The Abyssal Chest and the Patriarch's Seal
Silence reigned over the battlefield. Ashes of death danced in the air. The twisted bodies of Barons, Counts, and the Marquis lay scattered like sacrificial offerings to the improbable victory of the one who defied the impossible.
Danilo walked with steady steps toward the black chest — an ark of pure darkness, wrapped in a dense aura, as if the Abyss itself were breathing through its seams. His fingers rested on the lid. The system didn't need to give instructions.
❖ You are about to open the Abyssal Chest – Extreme Overcoming Reward
❖ Chest Grade: Unnameable Mythic Tier (Abyss Mode – World's First Clear)
Danilo took a deep breath, heart pounding with adrenaline and expectation.
"Let's see what the abyss hides…"
With a sharp click, the chest opened.
Five beams of light shot out, slowly materializing five rewards before him — each one stranger and more surprising than the last.
🎁 Rewards Obtained:
🏰 Zero-Level Mansion (Territorial Artifact)
A living magical structure. Grows and evolves with the user. Connects to the Patriarch's soul and takes shape based on the level of his Seal.
Note: The mansion is far more than a house. It can become a divine fortress… or an immortal citadel.
🏙️ City Creation Token – Zero Level (Foundation Artifact)
Allows the founding of a city that is either blessed or cursed, depending on the Patriarch's Seal.
Without this token, any village is just a wild zone at the mercy of beasts. With it, the city becomes a Safe Zone, repelling random attacks and recognized by the World System.
🛡️ Starlit Sky Armor (0/10 Seals – Growth Armor)
Strength: +10%
Constitution: +100%
Intelligence: +10%
Agility: +10%
Armor Abilities:
🕳️ Devour – Absorbs beast cores to grow stronger and consumes clothing or armor for camouflage.
🪞 Camouflage – Adopts the appearance of any absorbed armor or clothing.
Evolution Requirements:
1st Seal: 10 Baron-Class Cores
2nd Seal: 10 Count-Class Cores
…up to the 10th seal.
Danilo smiled.
"It grows… like the Sealing Sword."
But the system corrected him immediately:
❖ Incorrect. The sword consumes souls. This armor evolves through crystal cores. They are distinct entities.
🌍 World Map – Mythic Artifact
Allows real-time vision of the entire world. Can:
Locate places, treasures, cities, people
Teleport (with limitations)
Mark targets or areas
Identify creatures, environments, or magical events
"It's like having the eyes of a god," Danilo whispered in awe.
💍 Ring of Resurrection
Allows up to 5 revives per day.
The resurrection charge may be used on another designated person.
Danilo spun the ring between his fingers.
"Maybe… maybe I won't die like a rat now."
📜 Conversation with the System
Curious, Danilo looked at the city token and asked:
"System… what's this 'zero level'? Is that good?"
The answer came instantly, dripping with the usual disdain:
❖ Zero means… unlimited. Everything depends on your Patriarch Seal. The city and mansion will match the grade of your mark. If your seal is weak, it will be a pigsty. If it's strong… it will be a living legend.
Danilo puffed out his chest:
"Then mine must be chaotic, right?"
❖ You dream too big, ant. Your current seal is merely golden. Shut up and be thankful you're still alive.
"But… what about the seal of the world?"
Silence. The system didn't answer. Danilo took the hint and fell quiet.
He then stared at the last unopened chest — the one of seven colors.
"So this is the legendary Chest of the Impossible…"
His palm rested gently on the lid, feeling the warm pulse of energy inside.
❖ Opening initiated…
The ground trembled slightly. Lights bloomed like silent fireworks.