Capítulo 12: Chapter 12: New Minions
Xarath's eyes blazed with desperation as Jin's Reality Distortion gained the upper hand.
"I won't lose," Xarath snarled.
"Dream Requiem will become reality."
Jin's determination grew.
"You'll never succeed," Jin declared.
_Xarath Activates Hidden Skill: "Dream Merge"_
A dark, swirling vortex erupted around Xarath.
[System Message]
_DREAM MERGE ACTIVATED_
_XARATH'S HP AND MANA MERGING WITH DREAM REALM_
_DURATION:_ INDEFINITE
_COOLDOWN:_ NONE
Jin's eyes widened.
"What are you doing?" Jin exclaimed.
Xarath's grin twisted.
"I'll become one...with the Dream Realm," Xarath replied.
_Battle Statistics_
_Jin's Damage:_ 400,000
_Xarath's Damage:_ 300,000
_Battle Duration:_ 35 minutes
Lyra intervened.
"Jin, stop him!" Lyra shouted.
"If he merges with the Dream Realm—"
"I know," Jin interrupted.
"I'll end this before that happens."
Jin focused.
His Reality Distortion surged.
[System Message]
_REALITY DISTORTION LEVEL UP_
_CURRENT LEVEL:_ 5
Jin's eyes blazed.
"I'll shatter your reality," Jin declared.
Xarath's laughter echoed.
"You'll never stop...the Dream Realm's power," Xarath retorted.
_Dream Merge Statistics_
_PROGRESS:_ 70%
_DURATION:_ INDEFINITE
_COOLDOWN:_ NONE
Xarath's body began to dissolve, merging with the Dream Realm.
Jin sensed the implications.
If Xarath succeeded, the Dream Realm's power would become unstoppable.
_Jin's Status_
_Name:_ Jin
_Level:_ 50
_Class:_ Necromancer
_HP:_ 80%
_Mana:_ 60%
Jin's determination surged as Xarath's merge progressed.
"I won't let you succeed," Jin declared.
_Xarath's Dream Merge Progress:_ 90%
Jin focused.
His Reality Distortion erupted.
[System Message]
_REALITY DISTORTION LEVEL UP_
_CURRENT LEVEL:_ 9
_MAX LEVEL REACHED_
Jin's eyes blazed.
"Limitless Distortion!" Jin shouted.
Reality Distortion's ultimate attack unleashed.
A maelstrom of distorted reality engulfed Xarath.
[System Message]
_LIMITLESS DISTORTION ACTIVATED_
_DREAM MERGE DISRUPTED_
_XARATH'S HP AND MANA SEPARATING FROM DREAM REALM_
Xarath's laughter faltered.
"No...impossible," Xarath muttered.
Jin's Reality Distortion overwhelmed Xarath's Dream Merge.
_Dream Merge Statistics_
_PROGRESS:_ 0%
_DURATION:_ CANCELED
_COOLDOWN:_ NONE
Xarath's body reformed, it was separating from the Dream Realm.
Jin stood firm, his Reality Distortion still active.
"You've lost," Jin declared.
Xarath's eyes widened.
"You...can't defeat...the Dream Realm," Xarath snarled.
Jin smiled.
"I've stopped your merge," Jin said.
"That's enough."
_Battle Statistics_
_Jin's Damage:_ 1,000,000
_Xarath's Damage:_ 400,000
_Battle Duration:_ 40 minutes
Xarath's HP plummeted.
[System Message]
_XARATH DEFEATED_
_EXPERIENCE GAINED:_ 100,000
_ITEM DROPPED:_ DREAM DEMON'S ESSENCE
Jin stood victorious.
Reality Distortion's limitless power had saved the day.
Lyra approached.
"Jin, you did it," Lyra said.
"The Dream Realm's power—"
"Is contained," Jin finished.
"For now."
Jin's Reality Distortion dissipated.
His eyes narrowed.
"The Dream Realm's threat remains."
"We must prepare."
Lyra nodded.
"Together."
_Jin's Status_
_Name:_ Jin
_Level:_ 55
_Class:_ Necromancer
_HP:_ 100%
_Mana:_ 100%
_REALITY DISTORTION:_ MAX LEVEL
Jin gazed at Xarath's defeated form.
"Time to make use of your strength," Jin said.
Jin activated his Necromancy skill.
[System Message]
_NECROMANCY ACTIVATED_
_TARGET:_ XARATH
_RESURRECTION SUCCESSFUL_
Xarath's body began to stir.
His eyes opened, now glowing with an undead energy.
[System Message]
_NEW MINION CREATED_
_NAME:_ XARATH
_LEVEL:_ 40
_CLASS:_ DREAM DEMON
_RANK:_ GENERAL
Xarath's gaze locked onto Jin.
"Master," Xarath said, his voice laced with submission.
Jin nodded.
"You'll serve me now," Jin declared.
Xarath bowed.
"As you command, Master."
Jin smiled.
"Your strength will aid me."
Xarath's eyes narrowed.
"I am...no longer myself."
"I am...your servant."
Jin's expression turned serious.
"You'll retain your free will."
"But loyalty to me is paramount."
Xarath nodded.
"I understand, Master."
"Name me, Master," Xarath requested.
Jin hesitated.
"Your name remains Xarath," Jin said.
"A symbol of your former power."
Xarath's gaze intensified.
"I will not disappoint, Master."
[System Message]
_MINION STATISTICS UPDATE_
_XARATH (GENERAL)_
_LEVEL:_ 40
_HP:_ 100%
_MANA:_ 100%
_LOYALTY:_ 100%
Jin surveyed his minion.
Xarath's strength would bolster his ranks.
The Dream Realm's threat loomed.
But Jin was prepared. With Xarath by his side.
Jin nodded at Xarath.
"Return to my shadow," Jin commanded.
Xarath bowed.
"As you command, Master."
[System Message]
_MINION RETURNED TO SHADOW_
_XARATH (GENERAL)_
_STATUS:_ INACTIVE
Xarath's form dissolved into Jin's shadow.
Jin turned to Lyra.
"Time to return," Jin said.
Lyra nodded.
"The Association needs to know about the Dream Realm."
Jin and Lyra departed.
Their destination: Hunter Association Headquarters.
Upon arrival, Lyra led Jin to the Ranking Department.
"Your current rank is C-Rank," Lyra said.
"With your power, you should be A-Rank at least."
Jin raised an eyebrow.
"A-Rank?" Jin repeated.
Lyra nodded.
"You've surpassed C-Rank capabilities."
"Get re-ranked, Jin."
Jin shrugged.
"Very well."
[System Message]
_HUNTER RANKING EVALUATION INITIATED_
_CURRENT RANK:_ C-RANK
_RECOMMENDED RANK:_ A-RANK
The evaluation process began.
Jin's abilities were assessed.
His Reality Distortion and Necromancy skills.
Were scrutinized.
[System Message]
_HUNTER RANKING EVALUATION COMPLETE_
_NEW RANK:_ A-RANK
_CONGRATULATIONS, JIN_
Jin smiled.
A-Rank.
A reflection of his growth.
Lyra grinned.
"Welcome to A-Rank, Jin."
"You've earned it."
Jin's status updated.
_Jin's Status_
_Name:_ Jin
_Level:_ 55
_Class:_ Necromancer
_Rank:_ A-RANK
_HP:_ 100%
_Mana:_ 100%
_REALITY DISTORTION:_ MAX LEVEL
_The Tower Clearance Mission_
Jin and Lyra stood before the Association's Mission Board.
"A-Rank missions are available," Lyra said.
"Choose wisely, Jin."
Jin scanned the board.
One mission caught his eye.
[TOWER CLEARANCE MISSION]
_TOWER NAME:_ ECLIPSE TOWER
_LOCATION:_ OUTSKIRTS OF SEOUL
_DIFFICULTY:_ A-RANK
_REWARD:_ 100,000 SKILL POINTS
"Lyra, what's this Eclipse Tower?" Jin asked.
"Rumors say it's infested with Shadow Beasts," Lyra replied.
"Strong ones."
Jin's eyes narrowed.
"Sounds like a challenge."
"I'll take it."
[System Message]
_MISSION ACCEPTED: ECLIPSE TOWER CLEARANCE_
_MISSION DIFFICULTY:_ A-RANK
_REWARD:_ 100,000 SKILL POINTS
Mission details appeared on Jin's comms device.
"Eclipse Tower's layout is unknown," Lyra warned.
"Be cautious."
Jin nodded.
"I'll clear it."
Lyra handed Jin a device.
"This will track your progress."
Jin pocketed the device.
"Let's go."
Jin departed for Eclipse Tower.
Upon arrival, Jin sensed the tower's dark energy.
"Shadow Beasts, huh?" Jin muttered.
[System Message]
_ECLIPSE TOWER ENTRANCE DETECTED_
_BEGINNING FLOOR 1_
Jin entered the tower.
Floors cleared:
1. Shadow Wolves (x5)
2. Shadow Ghouls (x10)
3. Shadow Wraiths (x15)
Jin's progress was smooth.
Until Floor 10.
[Boss Room]
_Boss Name:_ SHADOW OVERLORD
_Level:_ 60
_Class:_ SHADOW DEMON
_HP:_ 100%
Jin's eyes locked onto the Shadow Overlord.
"Time to test my strength."
[System Message]
_BOSS BATTLE INITIATED_
_SHADOW OVERLORD_
The battle raged.
Jin's Reality Distortion clashed against the Shadow Overlord's darkness.
"Your power is impressive," the Shadow Overlord growled.
"But I'll consume your soul."
Jin smiled.
"My soul is mine to keep."
Reality Distortion's limitless power surged.
[System Message]
_REALITY DISTORTION _
_CURRENT LEVEL:_ MAX LEVEL
The Shadow Overlord stumbled.
Jin seized the opportunity.
Aether Blade struck true.
[System Message]
_SHADOW OVERLORD DEFEATED_
_FLOOR 10 CLEARED_
_REWARD:_ 20,000 SKILL POINTS
Jin stood victorious.
Jin gazed at the defeated Shadow Overlord.
"Time to add to my ranks," Jin said.
Jin activated his Necromancy skill.
[System Message]
_NECROMANCY ACTIVATED_
_TARGET:_ SHADOW OVERLORD
_RESURRECTION SUCCESSFUL_
The Shadow Overlord's body began to stir.
Its eyes opened, now glowing with an undead energy.
[System Message]
_NEW MINION CREATED_
_NAME:_ SHADOW OVERLORD
_LEVEL:_ 35
_CLASS:_ SHADOW DEMON
_RANK:_ ELITE KNIGHT
Jin nodded.
"Welcome, Shadow Overlord."
The Shadow Overlord bowed.
"Master," it said, its voice laced with submission.
Jin surveyed his new minion.
"Your strength will aid me."
Shadow Overlord's gaze intensified.
"I will not disappoint, Master."
[System Message]
_MINION STATISTICS UPDATE_
_SHADOW OVERLORD (ELITE KNIGHT)_
_LEVEL:_ 35
_HP:_ 100%
_MANA:_ 100%
_LOYALTY:_ 100%
Jin's minion roster updated.
1. Xarath (General) - Level 40
2. Shadow Overlord (Elite Knight) - Level 35
Jin's power grew.
With his minions by his side.
The Dream Realm's threat loomed, but Jin was prepared.
Jin gazed at the Shadow Overlord.
"A name suits you," Jin said.
"From now on, you're Han."
Han's gaze locked onto Jin.
"Thank you, Master," Han replied.
[System Message]
_MINION NAME UPDATE_
_SHADOW OVERLORD NOW KNOWN AS HAN (ELITE KNIGHT)_
Jin nodded.
"Han, your strength will aid me."
Han bowed.
"I will not disappoint, Master."
Jin surveyed his minions.
Xarath (General) - Level 40
Han (Elite Knight) - Level 35
His power grew.
With his minions by his side.
The Dream Realm's threat loomed.
But Jin was prepared.
"Let's continue clearing Eclipse Tower," Jin said.
Han nodded.
"I'll follow your lead, Master."
Jin proceeded to the next floor.
Floors cleared:
1. Shadow Assassins (x20)
2. Shadow Guardians (x25)
3. Shadow Archers (x30)
Jin's progress was smooth.
Until Floor 15.
[Boss Room]
_Boss Name:_ SHADOW EMPEROR
_Level:_ 65
_Class:_ SHADOW TITAN
_HP:_ 100%
Jin's eyes narrowed.
"Time to test my strength."
[System Message]
_BOSS BATTLE INITIATED_
_SHADOW EMPEROR_
Jin stood before the Shadow Emperor.
"Arise," Jin commanded.
[System Message]
_MINIONS SUMMONED_
_XARATH (GENERAL) - LEVEL 40_
_HAN (ELITE KNIGHT) - LEVEL 35_
Xarath and Han materialized.
"Master," they said in unison.
Jin nodded.
"Handle the Shadow Emperor."
Xarath grinned.
"With pleasure, Master."
Han drew his sword.
"I'll show no mercy."
The Shadow Emperor sneered.
"Foolish minions."
"You'll fall before me."
The battle began.
Xarath unleashed his Dream Demon powers.
Han struck with his Shadow Demon sword.
The Shadow Emperor countered.
Its blade sliced through Xarath and Han.
[System Message]
_XARATH (GENERAL) - HP: 0_
_HAN (ELITE KNIGHT) - HP: 0_
Jin observed.
His minions didn't dissipate.
They began to regenerate.
[System Message]
_MINION REGENERATION ACTIVATED_
_XARATH (GENERAL) - HP: 10%_
_HAN (ELITE KNIGHT) - HP: 10%_
Jin's mana began to drop.
Mana: 70% -> 60% -> 50%
"Regenerating them is costly," Jin thought.
The Shadow Emperor attacked again.
Xarath and Han fell.
Regenerated.
Jin's mana continued to drop.
Mana: 40% -> 30% -> 20%
"Time to intervene," Jin decided.
Jin charged forward.
Aether Blade shone bright.
"Your turn ends here," Jin said.
The Shadow Emperor roared.
"You think you can save your minions?"
Jin smiled.
"I'll save them.
And defeat you."
The battle intensified.
Jin's Reality Distortion clashed with the Shadow Emperor's darkness.
Xarath and Han continued to regenerate.
Jin's mana stabilized.
Mana: 15%
The Shadow Emperor stumbled.
Jin seized the opportunity.
Aether Blade struck true.
[System Message]
_SHADOW EMPEROR DEFEATED_
_FLOOR 15 CLEARED_
_REWARD:_ 30 SKILL POINTS
Jin stood victorious.
Xarath and Han approached.
"Thank you, Master," they said.
Jin nodded.
"Well done, both."
[System Message]
_MINION STATISTICS UPDATE_
_XARATH (GENERAL) - LEVEL 41_
_HAN (ELITE KNIGHT) - LEVEL 36_
Jin gazed at the defeated Shadow Emperor.
"Your power will serve me," Jin said.
Jin activated his Necromancy skill.
[System Message]
_NECROMANCY ACTIVATED_
_TARGET:_ SHADOW EMPEROR
_RESURRECTION SUCCESSFUL_
The Shadow Emperor's body began to stir.
Its eyes opened, now glowing with an undead energy.
[System Message]
_NEW MINION CREATED_
_NAME:_ ASH
_LEVEL:_ 50
_CLASS:_ SHADOW TITAN
_RANK:_ GENERAL
Jin nodded.
"Welcome, Ash."
Ash bowed.
"Master," Ash said, its voice laced with submission.
Jin surveyed his new minion.
"Your strength will aid me."
Ash's gaze intensified.
"I will not disappoint, Master."
[System Message]
_MINION STATISTICS UPDATE_
_ASH (GENERAL)_
_LEVEL:_ 50
_HP:_ 100%
_MANA:_ 100%
_LOYALTY:_ 100%
Jin's minion roster updated.
1. Xarath (General) - Level 41
2. Han (Elite Knight) - Level 36
3. Ash (General) - Level 50
Jin's power grew significantly.
With three powerful minions by his side.
The Dream Realm's threat loomed.
But Jin was prepared.
"Ash, your abilities?" Jin asked.
"I wield darkness and shadow," Ash replied.
"My powers will crush our enemies."
Jin nodded.
"Xarath, Han, Ash.
We'll clear Eclipse Tower. Together."
His minions nodded.
United, they proceeded.
Floors cleared:
1. Shadow Mages (x30)
2. Shadow Warriors (x35)
3. Shadow Lords (x40)
Jin's progress was smooth.
Until Floor 20.
[Boss Room]
_Boss Name:_ ECLIPSE QUEEN
_Level:_ 75
_Class:_ SHADOW GODDESS
_HP:_ 100%
Jin's eyes narrowed.
"Time to test our strength."
[System Message]
_BOSS BATTLE INITIATED_
_ECLIPSE QUEEN_
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