[14th Everdusk 2103], Verdant Hollow dungeon, CGA branch.
What happened to me may have never happened to other.
What happened was that he didn't find any monkey in the deeper part of the forest, and by the time the summoning period expired, he dissolved into ashes.
With some ache in my heart, I walked away as this was my whole hour worth of spent MP, and it went to waste. I decided to only summon the skeleton when the enemy appears.
I wandered aimlessly for so long that even my MP bar refilled over time. Still, there were no clues about the monkeys, and I thought there might be a glitch in this dungeon that would resolve itself later. So, I walked toward a large tree, which was quite distant from the others, and sat beneath it beside the roots extending into the ground.
"What should I do until the I was thinking when some leaves fell on my body. I looked around to see if the other trees were also swaying in the wind, but there were none, and my curiosity grew.
I looked at the tree suspiciously and decided to investigate.
<Bone Fang Strike> I launched the fang toward it, and suddenly two figures leaped away from the branches.
<-10 MP>
And then I realized that the monkey I was searching for on the ground was hiding in the trees among the leaves.
"Hey, wait, I will not let you go," I said as I drew my sword and started following them.
My speed was not quite low compared to theirs, but still, my lack of experience showed as they started laughing at me, noticing my pathetic state due to my lack of stamina.
"Hahhh... Hahhhh... I... I will catch you both surely," I said taking big breaths to recover my stamina.
They jumped down from the trees and began running toward me to attack. I was not ready to fight, so I decided to summon my trusted ally to fight for me.
<Undead Summon>
As I used the skill, two skeletons appeared and stood in front of me.
<-60 MP>
"Now let me see your smiles, you bastards," I said, but before my skeletons could attack them, they ran away like scaredy cats.
"Huh, what's happening here?" I thought, realizing that the monkeys didn't attack me first because they might be scared of my skeletons.
"Oh, okay then let me fish some of out," I said as I stretched my arm toward the trees where they were hiding and conjured my skill. <Shadow Bolt>
A bolt manifested and shot toward them. It didn't hit any of them, yet they lost their balance and fell from the tree right in front of my skeletons, who were ready to attack them.
<-20 MP>
"Die monkeys. Rip them apart for me," I ordered like a villain as my skeletons walked toward the still confused monkeys and started attacking them.
Boths ATK powers were low, but the fear they generated was quite imposing, so the monkeys were unable to resist. Many slashes appeared on their bodies, but health points remained as the attacks were too shallow.
"Step aside, let me do it," I said and walked in front of the monkeys who were now lying on the ground shaking fear.
"Let me help you get away from this pain," I said as I swung my sword toward them, but they still had some health left. As I swung again, my luck strike and the fire slash occurred again. The sword blade just touched the skin of the monkey and cut through it like butter.
The monkey screamed in agony; his scream was his last sound as he fell to the ground, blood flowing from the cut and sizzling due to the attack.
Other monkey was terrorized by this, but I ended its agony without any trouble, thrusting the sword straight at its throat and ending its misery.
"Hush, killing this creature is not what I want, but it's what I can do, as this world only has one rule: kill or be killed. Whoever kills grows over time. Sorry, buddy, I hope you get a better life." I said as I waited for the notification to appear, which it did after ten seconds, holding them until we were out of battle status for ten seconds.
{You have killed 2~Lv.3 Forest Monkeys, gaining 40 EXP points.} [130/150 EXP]
[You have gained 4 Evo-enchant points, stored in talent.]
<Plunder>, said, thinking it might work.
[Talent has detected two bodies of Lv.3 Monkeys. What do you wish to do: Plunder them, dismantle them, or store them in inventory?]
"But I don't have the necessary skills, so why ask me?" I said, as the talent didn't answer like it didn't have a brain, just a set command.
[Please choose what you wish to do.]
"Okay, well, let me take the plunder then. Who wouldn't want the stats?"
[No talent, skills, or abilities, a degraded bloodline detected with stats identified.]
"That's new. What did it do with the bloodline talent?" I asked, as it was the first time seeing the bloodline talent.
[The talent has found a degraded bloodline sample compatible with the host for merging. Therefore, the talent decided to demonstrate its worth.]
"So, what type is it?" I asked, hoping it would be more beneficial than the reptile bloodline.
"The bloodline is quite degraded, making it difficult to extract much information, but the name has been identified."
[Bloodline: The Titan Ape King. Grade: King tier.]
[Do you wish to merge?]
"Ahhhmmm~~~~~, before proceeding, can you extract the stats for me first? Then we will decide." I requested as the stat plunder began and mysterious energy hovered inside the bodies to extract the stats and return to my body.
[You have plundered the two monkey stats. You have gained +1 Agility, +1 Vitality, +1 Stamina.]
"Oh, so they can help me gain stamina stats. Good, it can balance things now." I said as I started walking away to find the other monkey but first hid the skeletons in the bushes to lure them out.
While doing so, the talent asked me again.
[The talent asked the host, what do you wish to do with the bloodline? Do you wish to integrate or eject it?]
"Can you first tell me its benefits? Then I will decide." I said, intending to make decision after understanding the pros and cons.
[The talent has sent the related details via the system.]
"Huh, are you some kind of broker, system?" I asked, but no reply came.
{System is translating the given data. Process completed.}
{Bloodline: Titan ape king
Grade: King
Affinity(s): Earth, Nature
Additional stats / level: +10 STR, + 5 AGI, +10 STA, +5 END
Description:
The Titan Ape King Bloodline bestows its inheritor with the unparalleled might and resilience of the Titan Ape, a legendary creature known for its colossal strength and dominance. This bloodline provides a balance of raw physical power, enhanced senses, and kingly aura, making its bearer a formidable presence on any battlefield.
Bloodline skill:
Titanic Might
Grants the ability to temporarily double the user's strength and size for 10 minutes.
Cooldown: 1 hour.
Earthquake Stomp
Unleashes a devastating ground-shaking attack, stunning enemies in a 30-meter radius.
Damage: Scales with Strength (Physical). Cooldown: 10 minutes.
King's Aura
Emits a dominating aura that intimidates and weakens enemies, reducing their attack power by 20% within a 15-meter radius. (Passive ability)}
"Oh, what is this? It looks like an overpowered item!" I exclaimed, seeing an opportunity to gain it.
[Please host, decide what you wish to do now: Integrate/Eject]
"System, what are the chances of finding a bloodline higher than king grade? Is it good or bad?" I inquired, concerned that king grade might not be sufficient.
[Host, a king bloodline is exceptionally rare, found in only one a trillion people. It is recommended to integrate for a sudden boost in strength, and this bloodline can be increased in grade with the help of talents. It is advised to use it now.]
"Ah, then I think I will choose to..."
-- To be continued --
Will he choose this Bloodline, and the power needed to fight Lucas? This opportunity may not come again. Is this a hidden trump card set for him by destiny? Will it be strong enough to face Lucas's dragon bloodline? Only the next chapters will reveal. Stay tuned to find out what happens next.
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[14th Everdusk 2103], Verdant Hollow dungeon, CGA branch.
"Ah, then I think I will choose to eject it as I don't think I am compatible with it. Even if it's compatible with body, this bloodline element is not much in favor." I said, and so the talent ejected it from my body, and my search for the monkey continues.
"Okay, so you both follow me but keep some distance, so these monkeys won't notice you." I said, ordering the skeletons who crackled teeth in agreement, perhaps, and walked away from them but still close in distance.
I nodded and started walking around aimlessly, and it worked as I heard some noises from above the trees like someone was following me. And I knew who it was.
"Ah geez, can't you all reveal yourselves now? Do you think I didn't notice you?" I said when they still didn't come down.
I picked up a stone and threw it toward the tree leaves. With a screech, five monkeys jumped down from the tree with anger, while one of them had a red mark on its face, maybe from the pebble I threw at them.
"Okay, so now I have five, so let's start the hunter catches play game. Come out, my summons." I said as I used my skill to summon one more skeleton.
<Undead Summon> <-30 MP>
A skeleton appeared of Lv.2 and the monkeys got scared, but being in more numbers made them less fearful. However, when they noticed two more appearing from behind, their confidence was shaken a lot.
"Hehehehe, now let me show you what is called a gang fight." I said as my summons, and I charged toward them to fight. Unlike before, the monkeys didn't resist. This time, they were resisting very well as they started me and my skeletons as the fight broke out.
I was handling two of them while my skeletons were fighting one each.
I slashed my sword toward one of them, and with my enhanced stats, I was much stronger, so these monkeys weren't my match. However, my skeletons were being overpowered.
I have much experience in killing, but that body and this body of mine are different. Its size and shape mess with my combat style. So, I still prefer to battle with my style.
One of the monkeys jumped on me to bite my neck, but I sidestepped and slashed him straight across his body.
With my enhanced blade, it was easy to slash their bodies. A normal hit from my strike reduced their health by a third.
I grew confident my attack pattern changed from cautious to aggressive.
I started, and many slashes appeared on their bodies after a few exchanges. I was overpowering them due to my superior stats, even at a lower level.
After being hit so many times, one monkey lost control and desperately tried to kill me instantly. But this was the monster's biggest mistake. I dodged its attack and pierced its body with my blade.
It started to squirm like a fish and finally gave its last breath. The monkey's blood flowed toward my hand and soaked my blade.
The second monkey confronting me was terrified and tried to run away. I threw the dead monster's body to the ground and looked at the running monkey.
As it was about to run back to the tree, I shouted, "No, you won't. I can't let you run away from here," and threw my sword at the monkey, which struck his shoulder and pierced it, while sinking into the trunk of the tree which struck him there.
It screeched so loudly that the other monkeys fighting the skeletons toward it in fear. Their will to fight diminished, giving skeletons some help.
"You think I will let you go," I said as I walked towards the monkey, struggling to get away but to no avail.
"Sheesh, this body is severely lacking in stamina. I can't even fight proper battle right now," I said, feeling inexplicably tired.
"This body's stamina stat is atrocious, as if it were born be a mage or long-range fighter," I muttered, grasping the handle of the stuck sword. I twisted it slightly, causing the monkey scream louder and attempt to attack me, but to no effect. With force, I drove the sword into its chest, and its body fell to the ground as I pulled out the sword.
"Sorry, I didn't want this happen, just the circumstances," I said, moving toward my skeletons to assist them. However, it seemed they did not need help, as all the monkeys were already on the ground, shivering in pain.
I swiftly ended their suffering, not wishing to let others endure agony for my own benefit.
Unfortunately, my luck did not favor me this time as no fire slash occurred.
"Hey, gather all those bodies," I ordered. Before they disappeared, I wanted to put them to work.
They clattered their teeth and walked toward the bodies, gathering them in one spot.
Afterward, I walked in front of them to use my talent. But before I could, I received a notification of my kills.
{You have killed 5~Lv.3 Forest monkeys. You've gained 100 Exp.} [230/150 EXP]
{You've levelled up Lv.2 --> 3.} [80/200]
{You've gained 10 unassigned stat points.}
[You've gained 12 Evo-enchant Point. Total Points: 13.]
<Plunder>, I said as the talent energy manifested and hover above the monster bodies.
[Talent has detected five bodies of Lv.3 Monkeys. What do you wish to do: Plunder them, dismantle them, or store them in inventory?]
"Plunder them." I said as it drilled into the bodies.
[No talent, skills, or abilities, a degraded bloodline detected with stats identified.]
"Plunder the stats only." I said as after few seconds it come back to my body.
[You've gained +3 Vitality, + 2 Agility, + 2 Strength, +1 Intelligence.]
"Oh, what a feast of stats, even got some of the intelligence stats." I said as I feel my stats rising and levitating my power.
"Let me assign the points and then I will procced as every point is needed right now for me."
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{Stats}
Health Points (HP): 150 (HP= 1:10 Vitality) (Regen: .75/minute = 15*.05)
Mana Points (MP): 140 (MP = 1:10 Intelligence) (Regen: .70/minute = 14*.05)
Strength (STR): 13
Agility (AGL): 16
Vitality (VIT): 15
Intelligence (INT): 14
Endurance (END): 9
Stamina (STA): 9
Unassigned Stats: 10
Attack Power: 35+7 {Physical} [ATK: STR+AGL*1.2], 21 {Elemental} [MAG: 11*1.5]
Defense: 18+5 [DEF: END+STA*1]
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"Let me put it like this now in stats I am lacking right now." I said as I put my stats on the attributes, after which the stats of mine was quite good in looking right now.
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{Stats}
Health Points (HP): 150 (HP= 1:10 Vitality) (Regen: .75/minute = 15*.05)
Mana Points (MP): 140 --> 160 (MP = 1:10 Intelligence) (Regen: .80/minute = 16*.05)
Strength (STR): 13
Agility (AGL): 16
Vitality (VIT): 15
Intelligence (INT): 14 --> 16
Endurance (END): 9 --> 14
Stamina (STA): 9 --> 12
Unassigned Stats: 00
Attack Power: 35+7 {Physical} [ATK: STR+AGL*1.2], 24 {Elemental} [MAG: 16*1.5]
Defense: 26+5 [DEF: END+STA*1]
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-- To be continued --
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