Skill Extraction: Exploring Dungeons-Chapter 602 - 533: The Authority of Death

As the black flame extinguished, the upright skeletons collapsed, symbolizing the demise of the Black Monarch.

Once the black flame that kept others at bay disappeared, the rebels rushed inside without delay, gathering around the Black Monarch's corpse, eager to ensure he was truly dead and not going to rise again for another fight.

The disappearance of the skeletons and the vanishing flame both signified the Black Monarch's death, yet they wanted to confirm it, to be absolutely certain.

To ensure the Black Monarch was dead.

"Dead, truly dead."

"Haha, the Black Monarch is dead! No one will suffer a painful death anymore; you won't die and then face your loved ones with sword and blade."

"Wonderful, truly wonderful. Mother, did you see this?"

Upon confirming the Black Monarch's demise, the rebels loudly cheered and cried, releasing the emotions accumulated from years of oppression by the Black Monarch.

Kane and his group did not intervene, quietly waiting by the side.

Though they didn't live through it themselves, they understood the unimaginable emotions built from centuries of oppression and resistance.

Even Pedi and the others felt happy for the rebels. Having been oppressed by the Red Monarch, they could empathize with such emotions, especially since the Black Monarch was known as the most reviled among the monarchs.

The Black Monarch had citizens hand over their loved ones' bones, and conscription in his realm meant murdering young men on sight and taking their corpses back.

When rebels emerged, the skeleton soldiers within the Black Monarch's lands would indiscriminately massacre ordinary civilians.

Those killed were instantly engulfed by black flame, transformed into new skeletons joining the soldiers' ranks.

As a result, there were no normal civilians left in the Black Monarch's realm, only armies comprised of various undead.

These ordinary citizens were treated as livestock by the Black Monarch, ready for slaughter whenever needed.

After the rebels had cheered for a while, Kane turned his gaze toward Kreya, who was staring at the black gemstone in her hand, lost in thought.

Kane approached Kreya and asked, "What's the matter? Is there something wrong with this fragment?"

Kreya remained silent, clutching the black gemstone with one hand and opening the other. Black and white flames blazed vigorously from her hands.

Kane could feel the flame had strengthened noticeably compared to before.

She then flung the flame outward, which spread across the ground, consuming the broken skeletons scattered everywhere, quickly engulfing the whole battlefield's bones.

The rebels were caught off guard by this scene, quickly readying themselves for combat.

The skeletons reassembled, crawling upright, aflame with black and white fire.

Seeing this fire, the rebels relaxed and took a breath of relief, gazing curiously at the skeletons.

The skeletons, once risen, swiftly formed a phalanx, began digging at a spot on the ground.

Due to their vast numbers, and the help of two giant skeletons, they soon dug a large pit.

The skeletons lined up, jumping in one by one.

Once all the small skeletons had fallen into the pit, the two giant skeleton guards covered them with earth.

Their decayed forms, too, began to restore under the black and white flame, missing skulls returning to their rightful places.

Both Kane and the surrounding rebels turned their gazes toward Kreya.

"This black gemstone, it's precisely matched with my powers."

Listening to Kreya's words, Kane chuckled.

Since learning the Black Monarch's authority was Death, he had anticipated this.

That was why he focused on the Black Monarch first, despite harsh injuries and other factors. Kreya's compatibility with Death was undeniable.

Since teaming up with Kane, Kreya had embarked on a path of mastering Death, displaying remarkable talent and aptitude along the way.

Kane experienced firsthand that the more one's own abilities aligned with authority, the more control one could wield.

Also, these Platinum Scepter fragments could swiftly enhance their powers, with greater likeness to authority yielding greater improvements.

Like Kane's Origin Skills, extremely compatible with Creation of All Products. Upon acquiring the Platinum Scepter's head, his Origin Skills immediately strengthened.

Of course, this enhancement is limited to the dungeon. For permanent advancement, one must upgrade to gold and comprehend its rules.

Now, Kreya's abilities had greatly improved under the authority of Death.

Witnessing this scene, the rebels seemed to reach a decision. Several rebel leaders stepped forward, then knelt before Kreya.

"Queen!"

Following their lead, the surrounding rebels knelt in unison.

"Queen!" "Queen!"...

Kane, seeing this scene, smiled and stepped aside.

Kreya stood before them, embracing their titles. Her crown appeared even more fitting to her present identity.