The past was built upon collecting unique characteristics.

Wisps of black energy gathered together and surged towards the void directly in front of them.

At this moment, a five-meter-high gate to the dead slowly emerged from the void.

The door was completely black, covered with countless pained faces, emanating an extremely ominous aura, as if just one glance would plunge one into eternal despair.

As soon as they appeared, the door opened silently.

In the pitch-black void behind the door, countless pale hands reached out.

These illusory hands opened slightly and reached out to grasp the skeletal king, their movements both gentle and eerie, as if they were a silent call from some world to it.

The ghostly flames in the Skeleton King's eyes trembled. It took several steps back, and before those hands could reach it, its massive body shrank and collapsed again, attempting to turn into a bone ball.

However, Morian acted first.

boom!

Amidst the faint echoes of gunfire and the sound of singing, a pale blue bullet streaked through the air.

That was a mind control missile!

The bullet struck the skeletal king's skull precisely, prying open a small piece of bone and embedding itself within.

The shrinking bone sphere suddenly returned to its original size, and the eerie green flames in its eye sockets stopped flickering, as if frozen in time.

Under Morian's manipulation, the Skeleton King involuntarily ran towards the door and welcomed the pale hands that reached out.

Unsurprisingly, a pale hand grabbed its leg, followed by a second, a tenth, and a hundredth.

In an instant, countless pale hands enveloped the entire tall body, giving it the "concept" of death.

Those translucent hands were tightly gripping its various parts, embracing it within them. Under such an embrace, the skeletal king was unable to even struggle.

Countless pale hands dragged the target through the gate, and then the gate to the dead closed again, disappearing into the center of the battlefield.

After losing this "trouble," the surrounding environment suddenly became eerily quiet.

Morian dared not look away, still staring at the spot where the Skeleton King had disappeared, fearing that something else might happen.

He only breathed a sigh of relief after a while, confirming that nothing had happened.

Elizabeth beside her remained calm, without any expression or emotion, just as she had been during a battle.

Morian gave her a questioning look, asking if the Skeleton King had been dealt with.

"This time it's really resolved." Elizabeth blinked her grey eyes and added, "Once it was dragged into the realm of the dead, it can never return."

Okay, it seems we can relax now.

Just as Morian was convinced, lines of gray text reappeared in his field of vision.

[Defeat the Skeleton King and successfully extract the following traits]

[Acquire new ability - "Bone Enhancement"]

[Bone spurs can condense periodically and insert into various parts of the body, providing different amplification effects.]

[Gained new ability - "Wraith's Scream"]

[Emits a piercing shriek, forcibly interrupting the target's current action.]

[Note: This may not be effective against those of higher rank. Limited to two uses per day.]

Morian read the text quietly, digesting the information within.

First is the ability "Bone Reinforcement". When bone spikes are inserted into the injured area, it can be like a skeletal monarch, quickly repairing the wound in the corresponding area.

Even bones and flesh can regenerate rapidly.

However, if it is inserted into an intact part, it will cause that part to undergo certain changes or amplifications. For example, if a bone spur is inserted into the torso, then the result may be an improvement in all aspects of the body's qualities.

This ability is quite practical, serving both as a life-saving measure for emergency treatment and as a way to forcibly enhance combat effectiveness in critical moments.

However, there are some limitations. Making bone spurs consumes a lot of spiritual energy and spiritual spirit, and it cannot be maintained for a long time. Based on my current level, I can only make a maximum of two a day.

However, compared to the benefits, this cost is within an acceptable range... Morian muttered to himself.

As for "Wraith's Scream," it goes without saying that it targets mental abilities and can forcibly interrupt the target's actions.

At crucial moments, this might be able to turn the tide of battle.

As I pondered, the third line of text appeared.

[An identifiable individual has been detected. Would you like to contain it?]

……and many more.

The monsters dragged through Elizabeth's door can be contained?!

Morian paused, having already given up on the idea after seeing the Skeleton King being dragged through the door.

If they can successfully contain the Skeleton King, it will undoubtedly be another huge boost to their combat power.

Since that's the case, let's give it a try... He no longer hesitated and silently gave a positive answer in his heart.

Then, brief handwriting appeared.

[Containment complete]

The moment the connection was established, Morian sensed the presence of the Skeleton King.

This monster retains all its previous abilities, which it can call upon at any time.

Just then, Elizabeth suddenly let out a confused sound.

"That's so strange..."

"Hmm? What's wrong?" Morian quickly snapped out of his daze, suppressed the surging emotions in his heart, and turned his head to ask her.

Elizabeth stared blankly at the spot where the door had disappeared, her grey eyes filled with confusion.

"That monster from before... for some reason, I can't seem to sense its presence anymore..."

"It's like it completely disappeared inside; this has never happened before..."

Upon hearing this, Morian fell silent for a few seconds.

The reason it was able to contain them was because its containment space was forcibly taken from someone else.

Hmm, I don't know if this counts as a kind of...

With that thought in mind, he stopped his wandering thoughts.

"Could it be that the unique nature of the Dark Land has affected your perception?" Morian asked with a hint of inquiry in his tone, his expression unchanged.

Elizabeth tilted her head slightly and thought seriously for a few seconds.

"It's possible, but I've never encountered this situation before, so I'm not sure."

She murmured to herself, deciding to let the matter drop, and the confusion on her face melted away.

Seeing how easily she was fooled, Morian smiled and felt much more relaxed.

I'm sorry, Elizabeth... I really need this power...

Just after silently apologizing in his heart, Morian noticed that a thin crack was slowly appearing in the open space not far away.

The scene inside the crack was chaotic and indistinct, making it impossible to discern where it led.

However, Elizabeth's face showed a rare hint of surprise upon seeing this change.

"Just as I said, after defeating the source of pollution, the world will automatically repel outsiders." She turned to Morian and repeated with absolute certainty.