Raising My Trash Ability into a Broken SSS+ Rank Skill Chapter 568 The Surgery

"We are going to seize both his heart and his Mana Core," Divine replied with a sinister edge to his voice. He then clarified, "This will grant you a temporary surge in combat effectiveness during battle. However, even with your enhanced physical form, your total power will remain slightly below that of a genuine level 3."

'I doubt I'll be clashing with high-level demigods immediately, so this should suffice for now. What are the steps?' Vritra approached Drino, a wide grin stretching across his face.

He was always eager to bolster his capabilities, especially after such a grueling struggle; he felt he deserved a significant reward.

Divine began the explanation. By utilizing that core, Vritra could execute several devastating strikes during an engagement, although the core would require a substantial duration to replenish its energy.

Furthermore, the heart was essential to facilitate the use of these cores and maintain energy regeneration.

Adhering to Divine's precise directions, Vritra employed Goop to skillfully slice open Drino’s chest. His focus was absolute, resembling a surgeon performing a high-stakes operation.

Having consumed numerous treasures belonging to Drino, Goop had gained enough strength to pierce the wounded demigod's flesh without resistance.

The pathetic demigod attempted to fight back, but paralyzed by his circumstances, he could do nothing but wallow in regret.

As they flew, Vritra continued the procedure. He carefully extracted both organs simultaneously, ensuring the core remained linked to the heart.

It was a tedious and protracted process, but time seemed irrelevant as their flight showed no signs of concluding.

Drino appeared to age decades in an instant. His skin shriveled into wrinkles, and his vitality ebbed away until he looked incredibly frail.

Despite his withered state, the sheer malice in his gaze toward Vritra never wavered.

Vritra inspected the heart and the core. Even though they were removed from the body, they remained in perfect condition.

'Fine, how do I integrate them?' Vritra asked. He recalled the time he had accidentally obtained a Demon Lord’s core.

That event had nearly cost him his life, but the core had proven invaluable many times since; he expected this to be just as beneficial.

"Activate Suck! Suck! Suck! and consume the core just as you've done previously," Divine instructed.

'And the heart? What happens to that?' Vritra's brow twitched in confusion. He manifested a platform from dust and took a seat.

"Utilize your Titan racial ability, the same way you would absorb a physique. Merge it with your own hearts to fortify them. You must absorb it," Divine elaborated, adding, "Once that is accomplished, the cores will function normally. Be aware that the recovery rate will be significantly slower, so avoid overextending yourself."

Vritra nodded and began the process.

[Suck! Suck! Suck! Activated.]

The core was instantly drawn into his body. Following this, he placed his hand on the heart and initiated the absorption.

As soon as the core entered his system, its turbulent energy began to thrash about, but Vritra maintained his concentration, having anticipated the chaos.

'Keke, cough... die, just die you dog. You think you can just master my mana core?' Drino spat internally. He desperately hoped to see Vritra’s physical form shatter under the pressure of the core.

[Switch Activated!]

Mutamorphis didn't require a new strategy; it simply confined the core within a temporary barrier, even though holding it indefinitely was nearly impossible.

Shortly after, the heart began to dissolve into shimmering energy particles, slowly fading away.

'W-What is he doing?' Drino watched through half-closed eyes, his mind dazed and his body wracked with agony.

It wasn't long before the heart was entirely gone, fully assimilated by Vritra.

THUMP THUMP

THUMP THUMP

The twin hearts within Vritra’s chest began to pulse violently. They successfully took on the traits of Drino's heart.

New pathways for energy conduction manifested, bridging the gap to the core held within the barrier.

Mutamorphis permitted the transformation. Delicate, vein-like filaments linked the hearts to the core.

Eventually, the frantic energy of the core settled, acting as if it had been reunited with its rightful host.

"Hoo." Vritra exhaled deeply. He felt stable and found the core easily manageable.

Opening his eyes, Vritra lifted his right hand, which was immediately enveloped in a vibrant green radiance.

'H-How? How can he wield my mana?!!' Drino was nearly struck dead by the sheer impossibility of the sight. Vritra had actually subjugated his core.

'This is perfect!' Vritra smirked, dispelling the green mana that flickered like emerald flames.

Though there were constraints on its use, it would serve as a trump card in dire situations.

'Killing him now should be simple, and there’s more to harvest.' He still needed to plunder the inventory and claim the soul.

"Which of your soul wraiths will receive this soul? Keep in mind, the integration will be lengthy and carries a risk of failure."

Divine paused before adding, "Also, the inhabitants of his home world might be able to trace that soul's location."

'...' Vritra nodded, grasping the implications. It meant future ambushes by other demigods were likely, and the god behind the scenes would know who ruined his schemes.

Still, wasting such a potent soul was out of the question. He debated which wraith deserved the upgrade.

The primary candidates were the Dark Knight and the Hellmancer. Both were excellent, but for raw martial power, the decision was obvious.

'Knight, consume it,' he ordered. Shadows erupted from his form, engulfing Drino.

However, the soul remained formidable. Knight alone couldn't suppress it, especially with Drino fighting back with his remaining will.

Vritra activated Nihil Anima and his third eye to support Knight. Since their journey was ongoing, they had plenty of time to spare.

Severing the tie between the flesh and the spirit was the first hurdle, taking several hours despite Vritra's full effort.

Finally, he secured Drino’s soul, allowing Knight to begin a slow, controlled consumption.

Within his soul wraith inventory, Vritra could see a shroud of darkness enveloping the demigod's powerful spirit.

As Knight began to feast, Vritra realized the evolution could take an indefinite amount of time.

With the tasks finished and Knight busy with the soul, Vritra finally allowed himself to relax.

'That's settled. Is there anything else?' Fatigue was setting in after such a high-stakes battle.

Drino’s body was now a mere hollow shell, though he wasn't quite dead yet.

It appeared that slaying a demigod was significantly more complex than killing a Lord.

Vritra needed to utterly annihilate the man's mental fortitude to prevent any possible contingencies or backups.

First, he emptied the inventory of all items. The demigod had been incredibly wealthy.

While sorting through the spoils, Vritra used the Nether Eye to rot Drino’s mind, finishing him off for good.

They continued their flight for hours on end, their velocity never wavering.

Vritra was starting to develop a headache, and just as he was prepared to snap at Divine...

BOOOOM!!

They finally touched down.

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