[{"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-62":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},1139832,1479,"Chapter 62 A Way to Become Stronger, The Undead King Curse","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-62",62,"\u003Cp>The Undead King's ethereal form pulsed with energy as he hovered above Alex, his eyes gleaming with an intensity that sent a shiver down Alex's spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dark energy in the air had thickened, curling around him like smoke, seeping into his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't the usual aura that came from the king—it was something else, something dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Undead King]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Tier 4 - Level 150]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Master: FateBreaker]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want power, human?\" the Undead King rasped, his voice deep and foreboding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only other offers of power he heard about in his past life were those given by the [Gods] or [Hatred Demon].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you getting at?\" Alex asked, eyeing the king cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, I see, you're trying to do that?\" Alphox laughed, \"I heard anyone who received it died.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Undead King's grin spread slowly as he grouped his arms together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The Undead King is initiating the 'Undead King Curse'.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[As it's master, do you accept?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curses aren't only negative: they could also help you out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Getting the curse of the [Hatred Demon] for example would enhance your powers by a lot, granting you new perks and a whole range of skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But every curse had a side effect, no matter what.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Hatred Curse] of the hatred demon would force you to kill people to keep going, otherwise you straight up die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And curses are extremely advanced rituals, meaning that it's not just your character in the game that dies: it is your soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If your soul dies, you die in real life too, that is something the curse givers didn't tell you, and how the [Hatred Sect] as well as the [Gods] tricked thousands of people into giving them power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A price to pay for immense power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex's heart skipped a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sounded insane!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the thought of gaining more power, of having abilities that could push him past his limits—it was tempting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what's the catch?\" Alex asked, narrowing his eyes. \"This doesn't seem like the kind of deal that comes without a price.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Undead King chuckled darkly, \"Ah, you're sharp, human. Yes, there is a price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The merging of our essences will grant you power, but it comes with a counter curse. A side effect, if you will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex clenched his fists, he didn't like the sound of that. \"What kind of curse?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Undead King floated closer, his voice dropping to a low whisper, \"A curse that will amplify certain... desires.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Desires?\" Alex's brow furrowed, his gut twisting with unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sounded more and more like a bad idea, but he knew what his options were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without more strength, his progress in the dungeon would soon stall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could feel it—the monsters were getting tougher, and he wasn't getting stronger fast enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he had to know, \"What kind of desires?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Undead King's eyes gleamed with amusement. \"Let's just say... I was not always an undead king. When I lived, I was an incubus, Alex.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex blinked. \"You were a what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king's grin widened, and he said no more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha-\" Alphox laughed, \"You should have seen him back then!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex already knew full well what the side effect of a curse given by an all-powerful incubus would be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought of whatever \"desires\" might overwhelm him under the influence of this curse sent a chill down his spine, but he wasn't stupid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power was too great to pass up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, he had faced much worse than cursed desires, right? He could handle it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine,\" Alex said through gritted teeth. \"Do it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have accepted the 'Undead King Curse']\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Undead King's laughter echoed through the cavern as his spectral form expanded, the dark energy growing more intense, wrapping around Alex like chains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The swirling shadows closed in, and Alex felt a sudden surge of heat as the curse began to take hold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dropped to his knees, gasping as a sharp pain shot through him, like something was being torn apart and stitched back together inside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His veins felt like they were on fire, his body trembling as the essence of the Undead King began to merge more with his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex gritted his teeth, pushing through the pain, but the heat kept building, and his heart pounded faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His vision blurred, and for a moment, all he could think about was the overwhelming pressure of something deep and unfamiliar stirring within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, it was over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadows dissipated, and Alex was left panting on the ground, drenched in sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pain faded, replaced by a new, potent energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His senses were sharper, and his connection to the undead was stronger than ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could feel the presence of every skeleton, every summoned creature, as if they were extensions of his own body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow!\" Alphox's eyes widened, \"You actually handled it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why is that...?\" Alex asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, curses have an extremely high chance of killing their users before they even receive them,\" the shadow dragon shrugged, \"Impressive, human!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Your favorability with \"Alphox\" has increased.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment his vision was fully retrieved, Alex saw a black panel in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Undead King Curse]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have gained the following perks:]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Your \"Undead Lord\" talent will immediately go up by two levels.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[All your skills will evolve once.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[+2500 points to all attributes.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Received \"Cursed Eyes of the King\".]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[New skill \"Aura\": you can use your aura to pressure and intimidate weaker enemies.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Side Effect: Uncontrolled desires may surface at inopportune moments.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Your 'Undead Lord' talent has advanced to C-Rank.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Your 'Undead Lord' talent has advanced to B-Rank.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[A-Level Advancement Task: Defeat 50,000 monsters with your undead.] (182\u002F50000)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the-\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>50000?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How the hell was he going to do that!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should manage with your new army,\" the king smiled as he faded away, \"Doing that used too much energy, I hope you can manage everything else yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure,\" Alex sighed, and now only Alphox remained beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swiftly ignoring him, Alex opened up the new 'Undead Lord' talent panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Undead Lord Talent (B-Rank)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Max Skeletons: Increased to 100 skeletons.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Stat Scaling: Skeletons now have 50% of Alex's stats (Max reached)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Summoning a single skeleton now costs 1,000 mana, no matter the type.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mass Resurrection: Ability to summon all 100 skeletons at once for 100,000 MP.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- - - - -\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Greater Skeleton Upgrade: Every fifth skeleton summoned is a Greater Skeleton with enhanced stats and abilities.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[HP: 15,000]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Strength: 3,000]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Defense: 3,000]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cost: 5000 Mana]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- - - - -\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[NEW UNIT: Bone Knight: Every 20th skeleton summoned is a Bone Knight, a heavily armored skeletal warrior.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>|HP: 20,000]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>|Strength: 4,500]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Defense: 4,000]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cost: 7500 Mana]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>- - - - -\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[NEW UNIT: Spectral Wraith: Every 30th undead summon will be a Spectral Wraith, a ghostly, agile assassin that phases through physical attacks.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[HP: 10,000]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Strength: 7,000]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Agility: 6,000]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Spirit: 5,000]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Special Ability: Phase Shift – Can become intangible for 5 seconds, avoiding all damage.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cost: 10,000 Mana]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holy...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impressive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Your favorability with \"Alphox\" has yet again increased!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this, he could truly become an undead lord!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[All your skills will evolve once.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant that he wouldn't need to use any skill points for all his abilities to increase to the [Advanced] tier!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding! Ding! Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alex was excited to see what his newly upgraded skills would look like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, each [Advanced] skill required 50 skill points to evolve!\u003C\u002Fp>",1250,"2026-06-03T12:12:47.111Z","2026-06-03T12:12:55.153Z",1,"novelbin.me","2ef23d479dedce3f42546725c49aee6882f34cafec02b52b16de71e6272b64e9","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-63","awakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-chapter-61",516,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fawakening-reincarnating-with-the-sss-level-extra-cover.jpg"]