[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra":3,"chapter-awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-222":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Awakening: Reincarnating With the SSS-Level Extraction Talent",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1139642,1479,"Chapter 222 Curse Remover Artifact, Unlocking Bleeding Claws","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-222",222,"\u003Cp>\"I'm back!\" Aurelia shouted as she appeared back in the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alice immediately went to hug her, saying that she was sorry, but regardless, Aurelia simply said that it was fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Talent Evolution Fruit] had finally subsided and Alice returned to her usual self.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which meant that Alex could now turn his attention to the second reward he'd received from his [Fate Gift Boxes].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This one was far less dramatic, at least on the surface, but potentially game-changing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Curse Remover (Artifact)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Description: A one-time use item that allows you to permanently remove a curse from your body; once removed, even if the curse is re-applied, it will be automatically destroyed again, meaning you won't be affected by that curse ever again.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex stared at the item description, his brow furrowing in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait a damn minute.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind raced as he realized the implications.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Curse of Hatred], which afflicted him every time he used [Bleeding Claws], had been one of his biggest setbacks yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had only stolen that skill from Daniel around 6–5 hours ago, but even then he knew that if he wanted to grow stronger, he would need to unlock it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the [Curse Remover] could completely and permanently eradicate the curse, it would mean he could freely use [Bleeding Claws] without suffering its devastating side effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the curse somehow reattached itself, it would immediately be nullified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But using it on himself posed a huge risk though as if it didn't work as well as he thought, it would be instant death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Alex could decide, Alice spoke up, her excitement palpable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doesn't this mean we can save Arcelia now?!\" she exclaimed, her voice bursting with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelia's eyes lit up at the suggestion. \"That's true! We can finally break her curse and free her!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girls were ecstatic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn't know her much, but to them, Arcelia had been trapped inside of the [Glass Coffin] and suffered for centuries because of this curse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then even when she woke up, she realized that her kingdom had been destroyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Freeing was a no-brainer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Alex had other plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't about to use the [Curse Remover] on someone else, not when it could unlock a skill so powerful it would boost his strength to unparalleled levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could potentially defeat monsters even beyond level 1,000 with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Bleeding Claws: Deal 60,000,000 base + 5000% Strength, creates shadow-enhanced claws that can tear through any defense, with a 5% chance of dealing bleed to the opponent; no cooldown.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dealing 60,000,000 damage per hit would mean killing level 750 monsters in two to three hits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before either of them could press the matter further, Alex made his move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Potential Extraction,\" he tried this one first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You cannot evolve this item any further.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Thought so.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so instead, he simply continued what he was doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bleeding Claws,\" he whispered under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The Heart of Calamity advises you not to do that, but if you insist, be ready to use the \"Curse Remover.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know,\" Alex muttered, bracing himself as the skill began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, his left arm transformed into the dark, jagged claws of shadow, exuding raw power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But along with that power came the searing flames of hatred, just as they had the first time he activated the skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire blazed up his arm, threatening to consume him entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Quick! Use the \"Curse Remover\"!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Alex pulled out the [Curse Remover].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The artifact resembled a small, intricately carved emblem, very similar to the [Demon Hater Emblem] he had obtained from clearing the [Dark Dungeon].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Demon Hater Emblem: Doubles damage and defense against Demon monsters.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Demon Hater Emblem] would undoubtedly prove invaluable in future battles against demon armies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for now, his priority was dealing with the flames engulfing his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex pressed the [Curse Remover] against the cursed limb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have used the \"Curse Remover\" on the \"Curse of Hatred.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the artifact activated, the oppressive flames began to fade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly but surely, the dark fire receded, its malevolent energy dissipating into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few tense moments, his arm returned to its original state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex flexed his hand, then tested the claws again, slicing through the air to confirm everything was in working order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power coursing through him felt unrestrained, clean, and utterly devastating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The Heart of Calamity congratulates you!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks,\" Alex muttered, a small smirk forming on his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the curse permanently removed, [Bleeding Claws] was now a skill he could use without any drawbacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its base damage of 60,000,000 alone was monstrous, not to mention the 5000% Strength multiplier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't help but imagine what kind of things he could do now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attack from afar with his devastating [Demonic Spear], and if they got close, he could simply slash them repeatedly with [Bleeding Claws].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The idea of killing level 1,000 monsters became even more realistic now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex knew that with this power, he could obliterate even the toughest foes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, if he'd had [Bleeding Claws] without the curse earlier, Kars, one of the most challenging bosses he'd faced, would've stood no chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With this,\" Alex thought, \"I might even be able to reach the tenth floor of the [Tower of Destiny].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tower was notorious for its brutal challenges, each floor more dangerous than the last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Few even dared to approach the tenth floor, let alone conquer it, and the proof was that even after everything, he was still struggling with level 750 monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with his newfound strength, Alex felt confident he could break through barriers that had once seemed insurmountable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelia, who had been watching in awe, finally found her voice. \"You really used it on yourself, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex shrugged. \"It was the best choice. Now I can fight without holding back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alice frowned but didn't argue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She understood Alex's logic, even if she still wished they could've used it to help Arcelia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll get the [Annihilation Crucifix] or something to help her,\" he reassured them, \"We can't even be sure the artifact would have worked on a curse like hers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's... true...\" they couldn't argue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, the result was undeniable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's power had skyrocketed, and their chances of surviving the increasingly perilous battles ahead had improved dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Hatred Demon] that had cursed him likely never anticipated this outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Alex wasn't one to let others dictate his fate. Your journey continues at empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's why his name was [FateBreaker].\u003C\u002Fp>",1078,"2026-06-03T12:12:47.112Z","2026-06-03T12:12:55.153Z",1,"novelbin.me","187e165f5e55823ef33d0525e1c0e087a3f4397240dcda6a742bdce88ab51f99","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-223","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-221",516,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fawakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-cover.jpg"]