Raising My Trash Ability into a Broken SSS+ Rank Skill Chapter 567 Professionals

Vritra kept a close eye on his surroundings while awaiting a response, his gaze eventually shifting back to Drino, whose physical form was steadily breaking down.

"Ascending to the rank of a demi god is virtually impossible before the commencement of the games," Divine explained. "The only path to leveling up is through the trials orchestrated by the gods."

Nodding in understanding, Vritra listened as Divine went on:

"Once the trial concludes, the hero earns the opportunity to reach demi god status. The opposing planet is annihilated, allowing the victor to seize its core and the bulk of its energy."

'I see. So the participants in the actual games consist of demi gods and their respective teams, and advancement occurs by crushing the opposition?' Vritra pondered the nature of these upcoming contests.

He wondered if the matches were limited to two planets or if multiple worlds would be pitted against each other simultaneously.

Though many questions remained unanswered, he knew he had no choice but to wait for more information.

"Indeed, those specific games are the sole method for leveling up, despite the brutal difficulty involved," Divine remarked.

'Does that mean I can't use this lizard as a source for leveling?' Vritra's brow furrowed. It felt like a wasted opportunity, though perhaps he could still utilize the creature to evolve his own physique.

"Correct. As disappointing as it may be, a demi god cannot level up outside of those games. Achieving a true level 3 status is impossible; even I am unable to assist you with leveling. However..." Divine let the word hang in the air for dramatic effect.

Vritra felt a surge of relief at that "however." Enhancing his combat power was currently his top priority.

"However, I can guide you toward reaching a pseudo level 3. The majority of Drino's power is concentrated in his physique. Begin by absorbing his physical essence, and I will provide further instructions," Divine directed.

'Understood.' Without a second of hesitation, Vritra gripped the tail firmly and shut his eyes. Simple physical contact was all that was required to begin the absorption process.

[Absorbing the physique of demi god Drino!]

As the extraction commenced, the dazed demi god felt a shift. He sensed a specific energy beginning to drain from his body.

He tried to pull away in a panic, but his efforts were futile. Vritra’s grip was unyielding.

A subtle sensation of frailty began to creep into his soul. While Drino couldn't pinpoint exactly what Vritra was doing, he realized he had to put a stop to it.

Attempting to fight back, Drino tried to access his inventory for a solution, but his mental connection was violently severed.

"Not so fast, lizard. Did you truly believe there would be no price for targeting my sister? The man you’ve been dragged along with is about to make you vanish. He will strip you of your power and even claim your soul." A voice suddenly echoed within Drino’s mind, causing his entire frame to tremble.

'D-Divine?!! How is this possible? Were you not dead?' Drino felt his strength leave him. Had he known Divine still existed, he never would have dared to raise a hand against his sisters.

'P-Please, forgive me! I will obey any command. Whatever you desire, I—' Drino immediately began to plead, fully aware that even the gods avoided a direct confrontation with Divine.

Furthermore, Divine likely possessed even greater power now than in the past.

"Hmm, I might be capable of forgiveness, but he is not. My brother-in-law is exceptionally protective of his family. Just endure the agony; it will be over shortly," Divine said, showing a mock pity for the wretched demi god.

Vritra, of course, remained oblivious to the mental exchange between the two.

Drino stared at Vritra with fading eyes. Why had he invited such a catastrophe? Being exiled from his planet had been a mercy compared to this; he had been foolish enough to carry his own executioner with him.

Meanwhile, Vritra was entirely preoccupied with the absorption of Drino’s physique. The extreme velocity of their flight made any other movement nearly impossible.

Taking in this specific physique was proving to be a lengthy process, but the internal changes were monumental.

He had previously absorbed the physiques of Dago and Sir Giant, but their combined essence didn't equal even a fraction of what Drino offered.

'Finally, I can feel a real surge in my power. I can't wait to see how much my physical strength and defenses improve once this is finished...' Vritra thought, keeping the process steady.

He also wondered about the duration of their flight. Had his strike really sent Drino flying this far? Even with the momentum from Teresa’s final attack, this seemed excessive.

Several minutes had passed, yet their trajectory remained unchanged.

'Divine, what's the situation? Where are we headed? You're behind this, aren't you?' Vritra secretly wished he could give Divine a piece of his mind for all these cryptic maneuvers.

"It's fine, don't worry. I promised you a gift, didn't I? You'll receive it soon, though the trip is a bit long," Divine answered with a relaxed tone.

Vritra clicked his tongue and returned his focus to the absorption.

...

Half an hour passed, yet their speed showed no signs of slowing.

They continued to be propelled forward, the lingering force of the Nuclear Fist refusing to dissipate. Drino remained unable to initiate any healing.

Vritra knew his own strength shouldn't have been enough to leave Drino in such a state for this long; Divine had clearly intervened.

The absorption progress had finally crossed the 30% mark. Vritra pushed all other thoughts aside.

Drino had long since abandoned his useless struggling. Against Divine’s influence, what hope did he have?

'Is this how I end? God! Great God! Save me!! Please, I even located Divine’s other sister...' Drino screamed internally, as he was physically incapable of making a sound.

"It’s no use. No matter what you plot, I have already sealed off your options," Divine spoke. He felt a cold rage toward Drino for the threat to his sister.

In his mind, there was no better fate for such people than to serve as fuel for Vritra’s growth, which in turn ensured his sisters' safety.

Finally, after several hours had elapsed...

[You have absorbed the demi god Drino's physique!]

[Your physique grows stronger.]

[Your physique grows stronger.]

[Your physique grows stronger.]

...

The notification flashed repeatedly before Vritra the moment the process concluded.

The transformation within his body was undeniable. His defensive capabilities had spiked, and his raw power had surged alongside them.

'Not bad at all. Alright, Divine, what's the next step?' Vritra inquired after assessing his new strength.

"Now we move on to one of your favorite activities. We are going to commit a little theft..." Divine said. Merely taking the physique was insufficient.

'Oh? Are we cleaning out his inventory?' Vritra let out a thin smile, his expression causing Drino to shudder instinctively.

'W-What now? They’ve already taken my physique, isn't that enough?' Drino trembled, cursed with the regret of ever accepting the god’s task.

He had mistakenly believed this mission would be a simple matter.

"Well, we'll take the inventory, but there is something far more valuable to claim," Divine replied.

'And what would that be?' Vritra tilted his head, pulling Drino’s tail out of his own chest.

The puncture wound closed up instantly. He had never felt this powerful before; his body was vibrating with sheer energy.

While absorbing a physique didn't grant the victim's specific abilities, the benefits went far beyond simple stat increases.

Vritra intended to explore those nuances later.

"We are going to harvest his Mana Core and his heart," Divine stated, his voice dripping with a dark intent.

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