Raising My Trash Ability into a Broken SSS+ Rank Skill Chapter 571 Fishing?

Upon dismantling the subsequent barrier, a pair of items manifested before Vritra. The first was a glass vial containing a swirling, dark crimson liquid.

Beside it lay a severed horn.

Vritra took both artifacts into his grasp, struck by a lingering sense of familiarity.

Before he could voice his confusion, Divine intervened:

"What you hold are the bloodline and physique of a god. Zihong undoubtedly resorted to extreme measures to secure these. They are exceptionally rare, yet they serve no purpose for you, given your status as a demi god."

'Perhaps my wives could benefit, but who is the best match? Diana?' Vritra pondered, glancing toward the goddess.

"No, the Tomb of the Gods is already hers. That alone provides enough power to elevate her to a demi god, making this a waste. Give them to Maeve; the consumption will provide her with immense benefits," Divine remarked, cutting through Vritra's mental debate.

Vritra shifted his attention to the alluring and beautiful demoness. However, before passing the treasures over, he demanded, 'Vow that there are no hidden dangers and that these will not cause her harm.'

"Your lack of faith is wounding. *Sigh.* Yes, they are perfectly safe; I swear it upon my very existence," Divine replied with a dismissive shake of his head, though he understood why Vritra wouldn't grant him blind trust given their history.

After a brief moment of reflection, he addressed Maeve, "Foxie, take these. Once we have returned, use them for your evolution."

"Thank you, Master~" The demoness glided toward him, pressing a soft kiss against his lips before stowing the items away.

She craved more affection from her master, but she knew she had to wait for a more peaceful moment.

Vritra gave her head a gentle pat before moving toward the next seal. Zihong had truly amassed a staggering collection.

Watching the interaction, Teresa was reminded of her own first kiss. She wondered if all his wives expressed their gratitude or apologies through such gestures.

She felt a pang of regret for her earlier oversight. Vritra had presented her with those incredible creation cubes, yet she had been too swept up in excitement to offer a proper thanks.

Her spirits dampened slightly. She felt she was already lagging behind, burdened by flaws and a lack of understanding.

The fear gnawed at her that if Vritra didn't truly fall for her, he might annul their union and abandon her.

Determined, she resolved to apply herself more diligently and seek guidance from her elder sister, Yasmine.

Unaware of his wives' internal struggles, Vritra guided Pinky to the following pillar as the protective field dissolved.

Zihong had stored his most prized possessions within this vault, each one a peak-tier treasure.

The next item to reveal itself was...

***

In a distant corner of the cosmos, within a vast and echoing chamber.

A chest, concealed within a pocket dimension, began to vibrate violently. It contained nothing but the desiccated remains of a small lizard.

Suddenly, the shriveled corpse began to expand as if being pumped full of air. It swelled to the brink of bursting before the process abruptly halted.

The lizard then scrambled out of the chest, exited the hidden space, and emerged into the expansive, vacant room.

It scurried about, scales scraping against the walls as it retrieved various concealed objects.

As it worked, the creature began to hiss curses in a bizarre tone, "FUCK, FUCK! I will slaughter that insignificant insect. That weakling actually dared to obliterate my physical form!!"

This was Drino—or more accurately, a fragment of his consciousness that he had stashed away as a failsafe.

This was his final lifeline. Had Vritra managed to find this as well, his death would have been absolute.

Fortunately, he was dealing with a mere novice demi god.

'But why didn't the Divine intervene or give him a warning?' Drino contemplated, but regardless of the reason, he was simply relieved to still exist.

He vowed that their next meeting would end with Vritra's death in a single blow. He would grant that pathetic demi god no openings.

However, the loss of his soul and primary body was a devastating blow. Drino seethed at the thought that Vritra might use his remains to increase his own Cultivation.

While he could eventually restore his body and soul, or forge new ones, it would require a massive investment of time and resources.

To reclaim his former peak, he would have to exhaust nearly everything he owned.

Hope remained, but he had to stay hidden; if his rivals learned of his state, they would strike while he was vulnerable.

Furthermore, having failed the god's directive, he could no longer count on divine favor.

After finalizing his preparations, the lizard crawled into a massive metal cylinder brimming with fluid.

It would take time, but he would eventually hunt Vritra down, fulfill his task, and reclaim his shattered dignity.

***

"Oh!" Vritra let out a soft exclamation as he retrieved the next treasure: a heavy, spherical orb.

He could sense a staggering volume of energy radiating from it, far surpassing the core of a standard demi god.

Divine reappeared to offer an explanation, "That is a planetary core. It is the prize participants receive for triumphing in the trials, and it possesses the power to push one into the demi god realm."

Vritra was stunned once more, his gaze drifting to his wives.

Diana possessed the Tomb of the Gods. Maeve had just received the god's bloodline and physique. Vanessa owned the cloth that could elevate her power to that threshold.

That left Fiona, Teresa, Yasmine, and Yennefer without a clear path to the demi god stage. He debated who should receive the core...

'Wait, how many individuals can utilize this?' Vritra inquired. Surely a whole team didn't rely on a single person becoming a demi god?

"Five," Divine answered, immediately resolving his dilemma.

With this artifact, none of his women would face obstacles in their advancement.

By absorbing its power, they could all ascend to the level of a demi god.

"However, since these are stolen goods, discretion is required. Do not let the gods perceive their true strength. Furthermore, the advancement will not be instantaneous," Divine cautioned.

Typically, such a core was only granted after the trials were concluded.

Only then would it be used to reach the demi god rank.

Vritra turned to explain the situation to his wives. He then produced the coffin Yasmine had previously entrusted to him.

Inhaling deeply, he confirmed that this energy could indeed be harnessed to forge a new physical form for Yennefer.

At last, he had found the solution!!

With a sense of triumph, he stored the orb and the coffin. Soon, every member of his family would stand at the demi god level.

The journey would be arduous, likely spanning several years even with such treasures at their disposal.

While Vritra could potentially accelerate the timeline, they needed to be ready before the trials commenced.

"Husband, I can craft rings that will perfectly shroud our power levels, hiding them even from the gaze of the gods," Teresa offered, her voice melodic and sweet.

She might have doubted herself before, but with the creation cubes, she was certain of her success.

"Very well, Tess. You can begin once we return." It appeared they would enjoy a period of tranquility upon returning to the Zoratian planet.

They were free to spend their time as they pleased until the trials began.

Vritra desired nothing more than a quiet life with his wives as they continued their Cultivation.

So long as their peace remained undisturbed, all would be well—especially since no one on that planet posed a significant threat.

Vritra then focused on the final seal. He picked up Pinky and placed her on the last pillar, curious about the final mystery.

The barrier faded slowly, revealing the concluding item.

It was... a fishing rod?!!

"What on earth? What is the meaning of this?" Vritra lifted the wooden rod, which appeared as ordinary as any common tool.

"Consider this my personal gift to you. Trust me, extracting this was no small feat. If the higher powers caught wind of this, they would descend instantly to seize it," Divine stated with pride.

Vritra's brow furrowed. He sensed nothing from the object. Even after attempting to channel mana into it, there was no reaction.

'Are you playing a prank on me?' Vritra took a breath, waiting for a proper breakdown.

Divine might be a vulgar, untrustworthy bastard, but his items and abilities were undeniably high-quality.

"Ouch, so that is your opinion of me. *Sigh.* And here I went to such lengths for you, thinking you had a penchant for theft," Divine said, sounding wounded.

'Huh?' Vritra's confusion grew. He hadn't spoken his thoughts aloud; how had Divine known?

'Regardless, what do you mean by 'theft'? Explain this to me!' Vritra's interest piqued as he re-examined the plain fishing rod.

"Our window of time is closing. Put it away for now. I will provide a full explanation later. First, we must make our exit. It shouldn't be excessively difficult... probably," Divine whispered before falling into total silence.

Vritra called out to him, but received no reply.

'Sigh, no matter. I've gained a significant haul from this place,' Vritra mused, mentally cataloging his gains.

A magnificent residence staffed by over five thousand Lord-rank guards. A vast fortune. A crest that would grant him immense status.

The creation cubes for Tess. The divine bloodline and physique for Maeve. The planetary core to bring his wives to the demi god stage.

And finally, a mysterious fishing rod.

It was time to depart.

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