Celestial Era: The Rise of the Full-Time Enhancer

Rem didn't think for long as she quickly answered his question.

"No. It's impossible to do that whatever physique you have. This drop of blood is very precious and if one forcefully took two drops of it, the Magician's strength will decline which is not a good thing. After all, the next blood essence would be of low quality. If it was not timely taken, there is a chance that even an Archmage will fall to a normal Master Magician or even worse."

Vincent nodded after hearing her explanation.

The Blood Essence is indeed too precious. It was no wonder why they could recover their Celestial Powers from that.

"What are your plans now? I have no intention of fighting you so you can leave now if you want to."

Vincent said to Rem as he approached the cold body of the old man. Though he was quite smelly and the stench of blood is also there, he still wanted to check whether this person has something with him that might be useful.

As for Rem, she remained silent for a while as if she was considering her options.

In the meantime, he found three things from the corpse of this Sir Pero.

There is a black-scaled gauntlet that was pierced by his dagger, a book in his chest, and a bottle of potion which luckily didn't get destroyed while Vincent was striking him.

[ Damaged Basilisk Gauntlet ]

[ Quality: Unique

Number of Enhancements: 0/10

Durability: 60/170

Destruction: 30

Debuff Resistance: 40

Description: A damaged black gauntlet made of basilisk's scales. Effects have declined by 50% because of the damage.

Remarks: Special Destruction and Debuff Resistance Attribute found. These attributes will be upgraded in every enhancement. ]

"Incredible… Even if it's damaged, this Gauntlet is still decent. It has such high stats… No wonder it could defend against my Crush Attribute." Vincent muttered after seeing the gauntlet.

It was a bit large for Vincent but it can be adjusted once he visited a good armor shop or even a tailor shop.

Before he could check the book and the bottle of potion, Rem suddenly spoke.

"I heard from Tara that you're capable of providing Celestial Power through your modified potions. Is that true?"

She asked doubtfully. She had never heard of anything like this in the past few years after she had woken up.

Vincent thought for a moment before he nodded. There shouldn't be a problem letting her know of this. As a matter of fact, it might benefit him more. He just has to inform her not to spread this information.

Also, he is going to the Arms City that is about to be invaded by the Barbarians after all. If she could also help him safely get there in exchange for a few potions, then he didn't mind that.

"That… Would you mind if I see if it's true?" Rem asked as she bit her lips in anticipation.

"Hmm… Not now. But I can give you one tomorrow. What will you give me in exchange?" Vincent asked with a smile.

Rem wasn't surprised about his question.

"Then, give me a contract similar to what you have with this Celestial Being." Rem said as she pointed to Tara.

Vincent chuckled as he replied.

"Ehem… It seems you're mistaken. We don't have any contracts…"

"What? Is that even possible? Then why are you her those potions? Why is she following you?" Rem was surprised. She knows many Celestial Beings under the contract of many large clans or influential sects.

They were all working for them and were treated like special weapons in exchange for their secret goals. Although they are saying that they just wanted to get stronger, it obviously wasn't just about that and only the Celestial Being like them knows.

Rem looked at Tara unsure what she has in her mind.

"Are you a defective?" She suddenly asked as Vincent almost choked at that after hearing it.

'Isn't that a rude question?' He thought.

"Hey… Don't be like that! Why are saying she's defective… Y-you… Did you pick up the old man's habit since you've been together with him for a long time?"

Vincent couldn't help but ask.

"Ahh… No way... I just thought that something went wrong with her while she was sleeping in her chamber. Perhaps she has forgotten our purpose here in this world."

"Oh? Is there something like that? Tell me, what's the purpose of your existence here." Vincent asked.

"Hmm… You haven't asked her yet? If I tell you that, will you provide me with your potions?"

"She's not answering my questions related to your existence… Maybe she's defective like what you said---"

Vincent suddenly felt a chill as soon as he said this.

He immediately coughed and corrected his words.

"Ehem… Instead of that, how about we get into a contract? Let's say for a few months or so? During this time, I will provide you with potions that can recover your Celestial Powers. In exchange, you'll work for me and answer a few of my questions… just like an employer and employee…"

Vincent offered.

Honestly, he's unsure how contracts with Celestials are being conducted. However, creating conditions should be the first thing to do.

Rem thought for a moment. She felt conflicted since Tara wasn't bound by the contract and she was still helping this young boy.

"Are you perhaps the one who had woken her up?"

Instead of answering Vincent, she instead posed a question.

"You're right. Is there a problem?"

After hearing this, Rem sighed as he no longer hesitated.

"Alright, let's get into a contract once I tried your potion."

Rem replied. Anyway, Vincent's condition wasn't too difficult to fulfill at all.

Vincent acknowledged her words as he continued checking the items left by the old man.

Ding!

[ Appraisal has been successful. ]

[ You have discovered a Skill Book: Demonic Body. ]

[ Skill Book: Demonic Body ]

[ Quality: Tier 4

Durability: 10/10

Description: A book bound by female human skin. It contains a full instruction manual to learn the skill called Demonic Body. Demonic Body is a prerequisite to learning a skill called Ethereal Demon Body, a Tier 5 Skill.

Remarks: This item can not be enhanced. ]

'A skill book! Is he practicing this skill! No wonder he was so tough! This is a Tier 4 Skill Book.'

Vincent finally realized what was the man's secret. However, as expected, any Mana Arts related to body modification is a Tier 4 Skill, which is something that he couldn't learn.

However, he also discovered that there is actually a Tier 5 Skill which is called an Ethereal Demon Body.