Apocalypse Cheater

[: 3rd POV :]

As the 9th Winged Beast's lifeless form crumbled to the ground, Daniel gazed at its remains with a tumult of emotions swirling within him.

Triumph, relief, and an unyielding victory flickered across his face.

He exhaled deeply, the weight of his rewards evident in his eyes.

"Finally, I have defeated all of the beasts," he declared, his voice resonating with a mix of exhaustion and exhilaration as he clenched his fist tightly.

Each Winged Beast, renowned for its unparalleled destructive prowess, had fallen by his hand.

It was a feat no one had dared to attempt, let alone achieve.

Yet, Daniel had accomplished the impossible, standing victorious over creatures that had long been the stuff of legends and nightmares.

Despite his monumental achievement, Daniel's heart pulsed with anticipation.

Defeating the Winged Beasts, as daunting and glorious as it was, had never been his ultimate goal.

He sought something far greater—the rewards promised to those who conquered these fearsome entities.

The prospect of such rewards sent a thrill through his veins, igniting his spirit with a renewed sense of purpose.

He stood tall, the echoes of the battle fading around him, and allowed himself a moment to savor the victory. .net

But even as he did, his mind raced ahead to what lay beyond, driven by an unquenchable desire for the power and knowledge that awaited him.

As Daniel stood over the remains of the 9th Winged Beast, a series of notifications filled his vision, each more exhilarating than the last.

[: Congratulations, you have achieved an amazing feat of defeating a Winged Beast on your own :]

[: You have acquired the Soul of the 9th Winged Beast :]

[: Congratulations, you're the first player to ever defeat a 9th Winged Beast. You have received 10 Forbidden Boxes and 10 Mythic Selection Skills :]

[: Do you wish to absorb the Soul of the Winged Beast? :]

Without any hesitation, Daniel immediately answered yes.

[: You have absorbed the Soul of the 9th Winged Beast and have become the vessel of a Winged Beast :]

[: Vessel: 9th Winged Beast, Timia :]

+5 Billion to All Stats

+10 Trillion to HP and Mana

[: Due to the absorption of Timia, you are able to transform into its two forms, slightly manipulate time, use all skills of Timia, and since you have absorbed Timia, all of your attacks contain a small amount of Divine Essence :]

The immense power surge was intoxicating.

Daniel felt his strength magnify exponentially, a tidal wave of raw energy coursing through his veins.

His eyes gleamed with a fierce light as he reveled in his newfound capabilities.

The ability to wield the skills of the 9th Winged Beast, Timia, filled him with a profound sense of invincibility.

Even though he couldn't fully manipulate time, the partial control he now possessed was more than enough to elevate him to a whole new level of power.

His heart pounded with excitement and anticipation.

This was what he had fought for, bled for.

The culmination of his relentless pursuit of power was finally within his grasp.

He was literally unstoppable now, standing on the precipice of a new era of dominance.

Yet, he knew this was only the beginning.

The upgrade hadn't ended—it was just the dawn of Daniel's reign of power.

With a intensed gleam in his eyes, he looked forward to the future, ready to embrace the challenges and victories that awaited him.

[: Congratulations, you have completed the Hidden Quest of the Vessel of Divine Beast :]

[: Due to the completion of the quest, you will receive the following upgrade and fusion :]

With the notifications, Daniel's heart beat with excitement.

[: All of the Winged Beast Vessels will be absorbed to form the complete Divine Beast of Azaroth :]

[: Absorption will begin in 3...2...1 :]

The moment the countdown began, Daniel felt a strange pain in his heart.

It wasn't too painful to endure, but it felt murky and alien.

It was as though a foreign object was trying to fuse within his heart.

Yet, as each second passed, he felt his power and mana growing stronger at an incredible pace.

It was a surge far beyond what he had experienced when absorbing the beasts one by one.

[: The Absorption has ended and you have become the Vessel of Divine Beast Azaroth :]

[: All of your stats have increased by 50 Billion :]

[: Your HP and Mana have increased by 200 Trillion :]

[: You have obtained a new Stat: Divine, and your current Divinity is 100 :]

[: As you have become the vessel of Divine Beast, Azaroth, you have obtained the following powers :]

[: You have obtained Commandment of Time, Damned Corruption, Shackles of Authority, Law of Destruction and Divine Transformation :]

[: Congratulations, you have achieved the impossibility of becoming the Vessel of Divine Beast, you have obtained the power of Divinity before becoming a Divine Being, you have obtained your first 'Law', thus, you have received the following rewards :]

[: You have obtained 50 Forbidden Boxes, 10 Divine Boxes, 50 Mythic Skills Selection, 1 Universal Ticket and 1 World Artifacta :]

As the final notification flashed before his eyes, Daniel staggered slightly, overwhelmed by the torrent of energy now coursing through him.

He could feel the essence of Azaroth intertwining with his own, a powerful and ancient force merging seamlessly with his being.

The sheer magnitude of his newfound strength was almost intoxicating, making him feel invincible, like a god among mortals.

His senses sharpened, his vision became clearer, and every breath he took felt like drawing in the purest, most potent energy imaginable.

He clenched his fists, marveling at the raw power that now resided within him.

This was the culmination of his relentless pursuit, the ultimate reward for his tireless efforts and unyielding resolve.

Yet, amidst the euphoria, he was even more excited about the rewards he had received especially the Universal Ticket.

"Why is this thing here...?"

He was shocked and happy about the rewards, but the Universal Ticket is a reward that shouldn't have been received this early on.

But oh well, how many times had Daniel received rewards that shouldn't be given this earlier on?

Eventually, he accepted it with a smirk as the Universal Ticket could change everything.

It was a powerful ticket that could grant him anything that he wants that had spread throughout the cosmos.

It couldn't grant powers or anything like that, however, it could grant him objects or treasures that were imbued with great ominous power.

Moreover, the universal ticket was hard to obtain. Even he himself had never seen or heard anyone receiving the Universal Ticket.

He had only heard in rumours but never once seen it with his own eyes, yet Daniel had received it.

A mortal like him who had receive it, perhaps someone would have wondered what would the others think about this?

Just as Daniel was admiring his rewards,the four Saintesses appeared before him.

Their eyes, filled with admiration and deep affection, glistened as they beheld Daniel.

They had followed and seen his journey, and even though all they did was supporting him from the back, they now stood before him, their hearts overflowing with pride and love.

"Daniel," Seraphina spoke first, her voice trembling with emotion.

"You've done it. You've achieved the impossible."

Her eyes shone with a mixture of awe and a dark heavy love.

In her thoughts, she couldn't help but feel a sense of possessive towards him.

'He's become more extraordinary...at this rate, it'd hard to keep him in check...'

Eirini, stepped forward, her gaze intense.

"We always believed in you," she said softly, her voice tinged with a fierce protectiveness.

'No one else can have him. He's mine to cherish'

Liviana on the other hand smiled warmly, her eyes glistening with hidden dark love.

"You're truly amazing, Daniel. I can't believe you managed to defeat all of the Winged Beasts"

'He's my hero, my protector. No one else can take his place'

Her thoughts echoed the possessiveness of the others.

Katie approached him last, her expression a mix of relief and heavy love.

"You've surpassed my expectations," she murmured, her hand gently touching his arm.

'I can't let him go. He's the one who holds my heart'

Daniel looked at each of them, his heart swelling with gratitude and a profound sense of connection.

Even though it was annoying that they need to follow him everywhere he goes, he could see the depth of their feelings in their eyes, and it moved him deeply.

"Thank you," he said, his voice choked with emotion.

The Saintesses gathered around him, their presence a comforting balm to his soul.

Even thoug watching him is what they all could do, but for Daniel it was more than enough.

Eventually, after the Saintess had congratulated him, he thought of returning back to Earth after spending the entire day chasing and hunting down the Winged Beasts.

He had achieved what he had wanted for now, hence, he thought of visiting Cecilia.

It has been quite some time since he had visited her and now, he missed her.

'I wodner what's she doing now?' He thought before exiting modern fantasia.