Chapter 62: Chapter 62
Eren scanned his surroundings in the familiar Balance Space, his eyes soon landing on an unusual sight.
In front of the eternal Scales of Fate, a crimson sphere of light had appeared, hovering silently.
As if responding to his attention, the blood-red orb floated toward him, its glow intensifying with each moment.
Soon, the glowing sphere was directly in front of him, suspended in midair.
Eren studied it closely. Apart from its blood-red hue, the orb was nearly identical in size and shape to the ones he had previously obtained from the Fate Compass.
Fixating on the orb, he felt a strange, mystical knowledge flow into his mind.
A few seconds later, his gaze on the sphere turned peculiar.
So that's what it was.
The crimson orb was a "reward" for eliminating Junior Abbott, the cultist of an evil god.
However, calling it a "reward" felt somewhat misleading.
The blood-red sphere originated from the sinister spider sigil that had once marked Junior Abbott. It was a token of favor granted by the unknown evil god he worshiped and offered sacrifices to.
This sigil had granted Abbott extraordinary abilities, though his rise was cut tragically short by Eren.
While Eren's Venomous Thread had severed and corroded the connection between the sigil and Abbott, it had not entirely erased the sigil.
When Abbott's body and soul were consumed by the Venomous Thread, the sigil, now ownerless, attempted to return to its god.
Unfortunately for the sigil, the Scales of Fate within Eren's soul intervened. The scales forcibly drew the sigil into the Balance Space and purged its malevolent influence, leaving behind only its pure, original power.
"Killing evil god followers comes with such benefits?"
Eren's initial shock gave way to excitement. Reaching out, he touched the crimson sphere.
Ding!
Congratulations! You have obtained a fragment of primordial essence!
Effect: Activation
This essence can be infused into an object, granting it the characteristics of a living entity.
Note: As an unclaimed essence, it will bond with the first being it encounters, recognizing them as its master.
Activation?
Eren blinked, puzzled.
If the essence had offered something more combat-oriented, he could have infused it into a weapon to boost his strength.
But activating an object?
If he used it on a gun, he worried the firearm might "come alive" and cause chaos during battle.
Wait...
There didn't seem to be any restrictions on the type of object he could activate.
Could he use it on his house?
Eren's home had been invaded multiple times in just a few days, leaving him frustrated and uneasy.
As his notoriety grew, he was certain more uninvited guests would come calling.
If this essence could truly "activate" his three-story building, it might turn out to be an unexpected boon. At the very least, it could make things more difficult for intruders.
With his decision made, Eren grabbed the glowing sphere and exited the Balance Space.
Back in the real world, Eren examined the crimson orb in his hand, its brilliance illuminating his palm.
"Let's see what you can do," he muttered before pressing the orb against the wall of his house.
"Activate!"
The essence, now imprinted with Eren's presence, flowed seamlessly into the wall.
A faint vibration rippled through the structure as the crimson light fractured into countless beams, spreading rapidly across the entire house.
In less than a second, the eerie glow vanished, absorbed into the walls.
Eren, still standing before the house, felt a pulse beneath his feet—a sensation akin to a heartbeat.
"Did it really come alive?"
Activating his spiritual vision, Eren immediately noticed a new layer of energy surrounding the house.
The aura was strikingly similar to the life force he had observed in sentient beings.
His lifeless home was now alive, thanks to the essence.
"Interesting!"
Curious, Eren approached the guest room door.
As he neared, the door creaked open on its own, seemingly responding to his presence.
Surprised but amused, he muttered, "Fascinating."
Leaving the guest room, Eren moved toward the staircase.
As soon as he stepped onto the stairs, they transformed into an escalator-like mechanism, smoothly carrying him up to the third floor.
Upon reaching the top, the stairs reverted to their original state.
Eren headed to his bedroom, and once again, the door opened automatically as if anticipating his arrival.
Stepping inside, he noticed the foul stench that had permeated the room earlier was gone, replaced by fresh, clean air.
"Air purification, huh? Not bad."
Nodding in approval, Eren continued to explore the house.
The changes were apparent everywhere. From the basement to the roof, the once-ordinary building had been transformed into something extraordinary.
The house wasn't just alive—it was adapting, reshaping itself to better serve its master.
As Eren stepped back into the living room, he couldn't help but marvel at the possibilities.
"This might be the best decision I've ever made."
(End of Chapter)
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