Chapter70-Dead or Alive?

Almost the instant Modona's figure became illusory, the combined assaults of Howard, Caitlin, and Glyn all missed their mark.

Whoosh—

Modona's form reappeared a good thirty feet away, its face awash with fury.

"I never thought I'd underestimate you, allowing you to seize the opportunity!"

"Now, I'll show you the true face of despair!"

"Struggle, wail, suffer, and plunge into the boundless abyss of darkness!"

As Modona's chant echoed, an eerie black mist materialized from thin air. 

In the next moment, this mist enveloped Howard, Caitlin, Glyn, Abby, and Aisha.

[Ding! Awakened Howard, you are now under the influence of the skill—Dark Descent. Your attack power is reduced by 5%, accuracy by 20%, Dark Element resistance by 50%, and the chance of being afflicted with negative statuses has increased by 50%! Duration: 30 seconds! ]