I lost my Copy System and awakened a Plundering System-Chapter 281: Memory fragment (2)

Summoning a golem, he threw it toward the ground, watching as it marched forward into the trap.

The golem advanced, and just as it reached the designated spot, Xandros’ suspicion was confirmed—it was indeed a trap. Suddenly, the ground split in two as iron thorns shot up at high speed.

Xandros heaved a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he had been smart enough to use the golem as a decoy—otherwise, he would have been pierced through by the iron thorns.

One might be surprised by how ordinary this trap seemed. Yes, all the traps Xandros had encountered so far were just ordinary traps meant for mortals.

But even though these traps were ordinary, they possessed a terrifying power that sent shivers down his spine, making him feel death looming over him. He didn’t know how they were made, but the materials used in their construction—like the iron thorns—were considered ordinary in his world. And yet, they carried such an overwhelming sense of dread.

When Xandros successfully predicted the next trap, he avoided the iron thorns. But as he took another step forward, something shocking and deadly occurred.

The walls of the passage split apart, spewing out flames. The fire engulfed Xandros’ figure, burning his entire body.

This continued for a few minutes before the flames finally withdrew, revealing Xandros once again.

"That was too close," Xandros muttered, wiping the sweat from his brow as he stared at the wall beside him in terror.

His gaze fell on the bracelet Rosaria had given him—it had dimmed slightly. If not for it, he would have been dead…

Seeing this new attack method, Xandros felt uneasy. It seemed he needed to proceed even more carefully—an unexpected strike could be impossible to dodge.

He had already used up one of his protections, and he was still only in the early phase of the inheritance trial.

Xandros stepped forward cautiously, his senses on high alert as he scanned his surroundings.

He took another step. Nothing happened. He slowly exhaled, calming himself.

Then he took another step…

SWOOSH!

Arrows shot out from all directions, hurtling toward him. Xandros moved instantly, attempting to counter the oncoming barrage.

He dodged the arrows as he activated the Supreme Demon Technique, boosting his speed and awareness. But even though it increased his defense, he knew it was useless against these arrows.

Xandros managed to navigate through the storm of projectiles, but there was one problem—he was growing weaker. His Originat reserves were already running low.

Taking a deep breath, he steadied himself. He knew there was no Originat here—not even a single wisp. It felt as though this place had been drained of life—dead and abandoned.

"It all depends on my physical strength now," Xandros said solemnly, his eyes locked on the seemingly endless passage ahead.

"I have to do this. Rosaria is waiting for my good news—I can’t waste the opportunity she’s given me," he declared with determination.

Steeling himself, he took another step forward and continued his journey.

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Xandros didn’t know how long he had spent inside, but finally, he saw the exit of the passage and burst out of it.

His body was riddled with injuries all over, and he took deep breaths. Every trap and attack he had faced had been deadly and life-threatening.

One thing he noticed was that his instinct for danger had improved. His body could now move on instinct, dodging attacks that came unexpectedly and were life-threatening.

Xandros took a deep breath as he looked ahead. A vast, open space stretched before him, surrounded by smooth walls. In front of him stood two armored statues.

Taking another deep breath, he calmed himself. He tried sensing Originat—and to his relief, he could finally feel it again. Seizing this opportunity, he quickly began recovering, healing his injuries and restoring his combat strength to its peak.

Once he had regained his strength, he looked toward the vast space beyond the statues. At the far end, a massive door loomed before him.

Xandros didn’t dare move recklessly. There could be a trap waiting for him. This made him scan his surroundings carefully, searching for any signs of hidden mechanisms. But alas—he saw none.

During his journey through the passageway, he had learned to recognize potential trap placements. That knowledge had been the key to surviving without losing a limb along the way.

Xandros carefully stepped forward, expecting a trap at any moment—but to his surprise, nothing happened.

Step by step, he approached the range of the armored statues, but he remained cautious. Their presence confused him—why were they here? What was their purpose?

At first, he thought they were mere decorations—until he stepped within their range.

CREAK! CREAK!

Xandros froze as a harsh grinding sound filled the air. His eyes darted toward the statues—they were moving.

Shock filled him as he saw their eyes light up.

Their bodies were covered in stone armor, and their faces were hidden beneath their helmets. Only their glowing eyes were visible.

In an instant, Xandros felt their piercing gaze lock onto him.

Then, suddenly—they took a few steps forward, their attention fixed entirely on him.

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Seeing this, Xandros knew he had to defeat these statues before he could pass through the door.

But he didn’t know their true strength, and that uncertainty made him sigh.

As the statues scrutinized him, all Xandros could hear was...

SWOOSH!

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