[{"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-317":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},1140037,1479,"Chapter 317 The Final Rewards, Grand Mage Hat and Skill Creator Scroll","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-317",317,"\u003Cp>\"Let's see what you got.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arceus grinned as he grabbed the [Reward Box], holding it up casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, to be honest, you'll get them all anyway, so...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without any hesitation, he flicked his hand, opening the box instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no grand animation, no dramatic buildup, just a smooth, effortless motion that let the rewards spill into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex stood ready, his eyes sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arceus glanced at the items as they floated before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"An item, and... well, I categorized the second one as a [Skill], but it's not really that. More like something related to them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex simply nodded, waiting for the full reveal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, the two rewards fully emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first one was... a hat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A magician's hat, to be precise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was deep blue, its pointed top shaped like a sharp mountain peak, one of those cliché wizard hats straight out of fantasy stories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's gaze locked onto the item's information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Grand Mage Hat (Artifact+)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[A hat only those deemed worthy of being Grand Mages can wear.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[+1,000,000 Spirit while wearing, +100,000 Mana per second.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Wow.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boost was incredible, in fact, it was exactly what Alex needed: mana to use more powerful spells!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed that boost since he planned to unlock unique spells that could cost millions of mana to use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was perfect, but there was something else: a restriction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed not just anyone could wear it, only those who had earned the title of Grand Mage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, since he had defeated Arceus, that meant… he could actually equip it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was amazing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before Alex could even reach for it, tendrils burst forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark, writhing strands extended from the [Crown of Calamity], the same as before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like with the [Ring of Eternity] and the [Staff of Pure Hatred], the cursed crown reacted instantly, grabbing onto the floating hat before Alex could even process what was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hat trembled in the air, its power resisting for only a second, then it was consumed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system immediately responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The Crown of Calamity refuses to be worn under something as ugly and has detected that this item is worthy of being absorbed.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already expected this outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And, like before, it was completely in his favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The Crown of Calamity has absorbed and processed its third item.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Current stored items: Ring of Eternity, Staff of Pure Hatred, Grand Mage Hat]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Grand Mage Hat Effect: Grants +1,500,000 Spirit at all times to the user, +300,000 Mana per second.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Nice.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was actually better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of worrying about equipping and unequipping the hat or risking losing it in battle, he now had its effect permanently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Alex quickly moved on, there was one more item left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this one… was the most intriguing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arceus had said it was categorized as a [Skill], but that it wasn't really one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That alone made it stand out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What exactly could it be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the [Reward Box] fully released the second item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fingers moved instantly, pulling up the item's details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skill Creator Scroll (??? Rank)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Place between 5-10 skills inside this scroll, and a new skill will be created.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The more skills used, the stronger the result, potentially rivaling the most powerful abilities in the world.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's breath hitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This doesn't have a rank?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It varies,\" Arceus explained, crossing his arms, \"Depending on the skills you put into it, the outcome could be anything, from something basic to even a [Forbidden Skill]. That's why it doesn't have a set ranking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's fingers tightened slightly around the scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So it was basically a synthesis item, but without the usual restrictions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike his [Synthesis] talent, which required skills to be somewhat related, this scroll allowed anything to be merged together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was... insane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, the [Crown of Calamity] didn't react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex could actually hold this one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned it over in his hands, his thoughts racing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant he could combine his strongest abilities into something even greater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that also meant he had to be careful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skills he chose to fuse would determine everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed to think this through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And, for some reason, his instincts were screaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep, unshakable feeling rose inside him, whatever choices he made here would change his fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skills he chose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The synthesis he performed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, one last thought struck him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was still one thing he needed to check.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex turned to Arceus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Check this out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped on his [Digital Inventory Watch], scrolling through his items until he found exactly what he was looking for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A second later, the [Artifact Skill Book (Artifact)] appeared in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Alex tossed it to Arceus, who caught it midair and scanned its description.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Artifact Skill Book (Artifact)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[This book does not hold any skill yet.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It can be used by giving it to a being and having them transfer one of their \"Artifact\" skills to the user. Any skill can be transferred, as long as the other party consents.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arceus's brows lifted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex could tell the Grand Mage was impressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is pretty rare,\" Arceus muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I guess I could give you one of my skills...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with a snap of his fingers, three panels appeared before Alex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are my three strongest [Artifact++] skills,\" Arceus said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, I also have my [Forbidden Skill], but I can't show or transfer that one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex tensed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant… during their battle, just like Alex, Arceus had been holding back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Find exclusive stories on My Virtual Library Empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still had one ace up his sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for now, Alex focused on the three skills before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Oblivion Lance (Artifact++)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Grand Arcane Explosion (Artifact++)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Celestial Judgment (Artifact++)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All three were insanely powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had felt their effects firsthand in battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Alex wasn't reckless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Kaelios,\" he called out in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His instinct told him to widen his options, to check Kaelios's skills as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe there was something even stronger he could take instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the only response from Kaelios was:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Pick Celestial Judgment. It's the best choice.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was direct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Kaelios wasn't done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[My visions have told me this will be the best option. Trust them, just as you trust your instincts.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did trust his instincts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now that Kaelios had said it, Alex realized he felt it too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of the three skills before him, [Celestial Judgment] had an undeniable aura around it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gut told him this was the right choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I made my choice,\" Alex said firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arceus grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pouring his mana into the [Artifact Skill Book], Arceus then tossed it back toward Alex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Alex caught it, he did the same, channeling his own mana inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Connection has been made.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Which skill do you want to take for yourself?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Celestial Judgment,\" Alex said without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The effect was immediate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The book trembled, glowing with an intense golden light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its pages tore from the spine, rising into the air before rushing toward Alex's chest, phasing through his body one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Page after page.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until, finally, the cover itself dissolved into golden particles and was absorbed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have learned the Artifact++ Skill: \"Celestial Judgment.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effect: Calls down 12 holy swords from the sky, each one targeting and homing in on an enemy, dealing true damage.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Consumes 10 million mana; cooldown: 5 minutes.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>",1261,"2026-06-03T12:12:47.112Z","2026-06-03T12:12:55.153Z",1,"novelbin.me","9da10a40ded57f2b44c9bc83a9cbf58740962a6c824cb58122bf1b7aa914709c","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-318","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-316",516,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fawakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-cover.jpg"]