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[STATS
Name = Alex Walker
Title = The Gamer
Occupation = Crafter.
Level = 238
EXP = 15%/100%
HP = 1,084,000/1,084,000
MP = 1,107,500/1,107,500
STR = 2520 (+1512) = 4032
VIT = 2168
DEF = 1919
DEX= 1895
INT = 2215
CHA = 780
WIS = 720
WILL = 1420
PER = 1305
LUK = 480
STAT POINTS = 750
MONEY: 14,148,142,752$
]
I gave the Time Stone back to the Ancient One, already done with what I had needed it in the first place, I couldn't help but smile.
In the span of a week, I had gained eighteen levels.
By just equipping two infinity stones.
It was clear, what I had to do next.
I had to find the next stone to equip.
The mind stone according to my universal map was with Thanos.
Meaning that stone was currently a hard no.
The Reality Stone was nowhere to be found.
The Soul Stone, well, I was not willing to pay the price.
Which left only one stone for the taking, the power stone located in Morag.
It seems I would be stealing the stone before Quill, how sad, and by sad I mean terribly great.
"Thanks," I thanked the Ancient One, who simply smiled at me.
"Nothing to thank me for, Mr. Walker," The Ancient One smiled, "I just happy to help a friend,"
I looked at her, images of Dormammu flashing before my eyes as I came to the resolution, that I would help her, that I would recover her soul, one way or another, as thanks to all she has done for me, for Emily, for us.
"See ya later," I waved at her one last time, opening the portal to Morag.
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As soon I stepped into the portal to Morag, instead of finding something solid to step on, I found falling into the sea with a loud splash, most in this situation would've tried to swim into the surface, but for a moment I did nothing but allow the sea to drag me into the abyss.
I was processing the fact I had committed a big stupid mistake, I mean, I had access to basically all knowledge about all planets, and I had still failed to check what was I to expect on the planet, in other circumstances such a mistake could very well be lethal.
Finally, over my own stupidity, I let out of breath under the dark sea of Morag and used my telekinesis to fly out of the deep sea, as I opened my map to get some information about the planet.
Something I should've done a few minutes ago.
Oh well.
[Morag X78
Morag is an oceanic planet located in the Andromeda Galaxy at the Eclipsing Binary Star M31V J00443799+4129236. Most of the current inhabitants of this planet are rodent-like creatures and aquatic crocodile-like creatures in one of the early stages of evolution.
History: Thousands of years ago, Morag was the home of an advanced and flourishing civilization, that was wiped out by a global catastrophe. Sometime prior to their demise, the inhabitants of Morag built a temple to guard the Orb, an artifact that contained an Infinity Stone within it. Following the catastrophe, Morag became a desolated planet with nothing but seas. However, every three hundred years, the sea lowers just enough and the Temple is made accessible.
Many call this planet simply Morag, but in reality, its real name is Morag X78 as it's the 78th planet with Morag as a name.
The other 77 planets that share the same name are currently desolated from all life.]
"That explains the water," I chuckled.
"Rrr!"
A growl?
Now that I think about it, I feel something shaking on my leg.
Following the sound, and the shaking sensation I found a shark-sized animal that looked like a crocodile biting my leg, and… I'll be honest, I wasn't sure how to react.
I mean, I had the equivalent of a shark biting me on the leg, and yet I had felt nothing.
[Lipotrius LV 30]
"I am not food," I told the croco-shark, kicking him or her into the sunset, I wasn't sure about its gender, and quite honestly, I didn't care, I mean, I came here for stone, anything else besides that was not important.
Leg free of the Croco-shark clutches, I used [Sight] to locate the Power Stone.
"Hmm," The Power Stone was underwater, a few thousand miles under the sea to be precise.
Maybe the Ancient One has a spell for that.
"Well, I guess I–" before I could finish that sentence, a portal opened in front of me, followed by a book hitting me in the face with a note attached to it.
~Mr. Walker, I am currently busy doing… magic stuff, so please use this book to help you in your underwater adventure, with love, the Ancient One.
P.S: Sorry for hitting you in the face.~
Amazon Prime, Ancient One department.
Snorting at that thought, I grabbed the book and inspected its contents.
[The Eldritch Arts - Barriers and their application underwater, by Yao
Do you wish to learn this book?
Yes/No]
Needless to say, I pressed yes.
[A new skill has been created.
Eldritch Pressure Barrier LV1 = A barrier capable of withstanding the might of the seas.
For each +1 atmosphere, the spell consumes 100 extra mana.
1000MP/S]
That should do.
With a smile and ready to collect what I had come to get, I activated the barrier and opened a to where the power stone was, this time willingly diving into the sea.
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[Eldritch Pressure Barrier HAS LEVEL UP]
[Eldritch Pressure Barrier HAS LEVEL UP]
[Eldritch Pressure Barrier HAS LEVEL UP]
[Eldritch Pressure Barrier HAS LEVEL UP]
[Eldritch Pressure Barrier HAS LEVEL UP]
[Eldritch Pressure Barrier HAS LEVEL UP]
The moment I stepped into the temple, the skill I had just learned had started to level up non-stop, it was annoying really.
All I could see were notifications about the damn skill leveling one.
[Eldritch Pressure Barrier HAS LEVEL UP]
[Eldritch Pressure Barrier HAS LEVEL UP]
[Eldritch Pressure Barrier HAS LEVEL UP]
"God damn it, I can't see!" I cursed, the notifications and the lack of light in the place making my mission harder than it had to be.
[Eldritch Pressure Barrier HAS LEVEL UP]
[Eldritch Pressure Barrier HAS LEVEL UP]
[Eldritch Pressure Barrier HAS LEVEL UP]
I guess on some level I understood why the skill was getting so many levels, I mean, the pressure here was so big, that it was 2500 times bigger than the pressure on earth.
[Eldritch Pressure Barrier HAS LEVEL UP]
[Eldritch Pressure Barrier HAS LEVEL UP]
[Eldritch Pressure Barrier HAS LEVEL UP]
Thankfully, I had enough mana to sustain the spell almost indefinitely.
[Eldritch Pressure Barrier HAS LEVEL UP]
Fuck this.
Tired of the notification parade.
I created a ball of pure Eldritch energy illuminating the entire temple, finally locating the Orb holding the stone.
[Eldritch Pressure Barrier HAS LEVEL UP]
…..
Why didn't I just do that from the very beginning, I guess the notifications triggered me before I could think… I'll go with that.
[Eldritch Pressure Barrier HAS LEVEL UP]
Using my telekinesis, I grabbed the Orb, and [Eldritch Pressure Barrier HAS LEVEL UP]... opened a portal to the surface.
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[The Power Stone - Legendary Item
Aspect of the Universe = Power.
The Power Stone represents the aspect of power of the universe, when used it increases the user's physical abilities, allowing the user to manipulate energy, which, when used at full potential, has enough power to obliterate an entire planet when unleashed.
WARNING: Unlike the other stones, this one consumes energy when equipped, and will continue to consume energy for as long as the user has it equipped, be it mana, cosmic energy, or other, should the user have no energy to supply, the stone will consume HP, should the user have no HP, it will kill the user erasing it.
Recommended LEVEL = 220]
A warning, what a novelty, perhaps it's because of the stone's nature, but who cares, I mean, I had two infinity stones, and before the canon even started, how wonderful was that?
I would later see how big was the cost of having the stone.
"I guess it's time to equip it," I smiled, this last month had been wonderful for me, I guess in a way, I owned Juggernaut a lot, without his EXP reward, I would still be struggling on the high hundreds.
[Space Stone Unequipped]
Time to see the rewards on the Power Stone.
[Do you wish to equip the Power stone?
YES/NO
Click ? for more information.]
I pressed YES.
[The Power Stone has been equipped]
[Do you wish to reveal the Power Ranking of the universe?
YES/NO
Click ? for more information.]
Power Ranking, well ain't that interesting.
If this was what I thought it was, it would help me a ton, I mean, if this really showed me how strong my enemies were, then I would be able to prepare accordingly.
So, without further ado, I pressed yes.
[Power Ranking Unlocked]
[The Ladder of the Cosmos has been revealed!
+9978999977 EXP]
[LEVEL UP!]
[LEVEL UP!]
[LEVEL UP!]
[LEVEL UP!]
[LEVEL UP!]
[LEVEL UP!]
[LEVEL UP!]
[LEVEL UP!]
[LEVEL UP!]
[LEVEL UP!]
Holy fuck, more levels, yeih!
[Hidden Quest Completed: No one shall escape my sight!
Levels represent the power of an individual, and you have the eye to see their true strength, so leave no one out of your sight! Find everyone's level!
Rewards: The Boons of The Living Tribunal x 10.
Additional Reward: True Observe.]
True Observe?
I already have something like that, unless this is an upgrade of sorts.
Let's check that.
[True Observe LV - MAX = This skill allows the user to quickly gather information about the enemy with a simple glance.
Nothing escapes your powerful sight!]
Not much to go by.
Perhaps I need to use it to see how it works.
Time to visit the Ancient One.
But first, let's see how much mana does the stone consumes anyways, I mean, it did have a warning.
[HP = 1,100,000/1,100,000
MP = 1,000,500/1,190,500]
1 % of my mana per second, when equipped.
Not bad, considering I regen exactly the same per second.
The real question is, how much mana would it consume when in real use.
I'll find out later.
For now, time to check what True Observe means.
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I opened a portal to the Ancient One, who upon my arrival sighed.
"Am I bothering?" I asked her.
"Not more than usual," she replied with a small chuckle, "So, in what can I be of assistance, Mr. Walker?"
Time to see how this power works.
[The Ancient One - LV 219
Previous Name = Yao
Age = 681 Years Old.
Biological Age = 29 Years Old.
Gender = Female
The Ancient One, previously known as Yao, is currently the Sorcerer Supreme of Earth as well as the leader of the Masters of the Mystic Arts. For centuries, the Ancient One has dedicated her life to protecting the Earth from mystical threats and to helping others in need by educating them in the magical arts to give them new hope.
Relationship = She finds you indispensable for earth's safety and has plans in motion to protect you should it be needed.
Heart's Desire = To be free of Dormmamu's hold.
Current Thought = She is wondering why you have come to visit her again and is worried it might be related to her vision.]
"No, just wanted to test something out," I replied, closing the tab, True Observe was intrusive as fuck.
"Oh, and what were you testing?" The Ancient One smiled, index finger pressed upon her lip.
"Nothing," I chuckled, "See you later," I waved at her.
"I am sure that will be rater soon," She giggled, "Oh well, it is the price I pay for being so nice,"
"You are quite funny when you want to be," I snorted, opening a portal to my house.
"Well, in my youth, I was quite the comedian," She grinned ever so gently.
"I don't doubt it," I chuckled, stepping into the portal.
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[The Ancient One POV]
A vision had troubled me.
A sorceress of great power was hunting Alex.
One that had in her power, the darkest book of spells in all of existence.
The Darkhold.
I didn't doubt of Alex's power, in fact, he was already stronger than me in many ways, he only lacked the experience to back his power up.
The point was, I was confident in his power.
But, I was also wary of the power within the Darkhold.
And how could I not?
The Darkhold, also known as the Book of Sins, or the Book of the Damned, was an ancient book of spells that held unspeakable power. The book in its entirety was made of dark matter from the Hell Dimension, making it even more dangerous.
Some records even say it holds every dark spell in the universe.
Even those that have not been written yet.
The question was, what did that Witch wanted from Alex?
"I have no idea what you want from Alex little enchantress, but… you caught my attention and that… that was a mistake," No matter what she wanted with Alex, I would stop her, the Darkhold was enough reason to eliminate her, that she wanted to use it on Alex, that was just a bonus to convince me to act.
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