Chương 158: An Unexpected fit in the transformation
Outside Dark Town
Lilia gazed at the five Dawn Teams that had gathered, making her way toward them through the cracks in space. Although there was no direct connection between these teams, they were united under the Dawn Guild, a platform where teams could update rules pertaining to various areas. Here, they could share information about powerful rule areas, request aid, and even recruit new members.
The casualty rate among the Dawn Teams was alarmingly high. Most members, driven by a desire to save the world, were unafraid of death. Those who feared it had likely retreated to safer kingdoms or established their own, living lives of luxury while others perished around them. In the end, they watched as their comrades fell, becoming mere playthings of the rules they sought to challenge.
Charles had infiltrated the Dawn Guild, altering its content to attract teams to this kingdom, guiding them toward Night Town to confront the local rule area. With over twenty members now present, it was time for Lilia to reveal herself.
"Who goes there?" Charles's voice cut through the air as he spotted her from almost a hundred meters away.
The other Dawn Team members turned their sharp gazes toward her, their intensity making her shiver. Lilia hesitated but quickly regained her composure, weakly declaring, "I am also a member of the Dawn Team."
The tension in the air dissipated as their eyes softened. A strong ally from the space department was a welcome addition to any team. Yet Charles's frown deepened; he recognized her from Lark's records and recalled that he had just killed Lark two days prior. The realization struck him: Lilia was a potential liability.
As a team of four approached, ready to speak, Charles interjected, "Where are your teammates?"
Lilia's expression darkened as she remembered her lost comrades. "We lost a few while exploring this rule area a week ago," she said, her voice heavy with sorrow.
The eyes of the others brightened with interest. A new rule area could be dangerous, but one that had been partially explored was relatively safer. Lilia's experience, especially as a member of the space department, added significant value.
A middle-aged man with a beard, identifying himself as Taylor, stepped forward. "If you don't mind, we have an opening in our team. Would you like to join us?"
Lilia lowered her head, her disappointment evident. "No, my teammates are still out there. I need to find them, and I want to work with different members."
Taylor was taken aback. "Why not join us?"
"One of my teammates was killed outside Night Town. The killer took everything he had. Before I found his body, his communicator tried to reach me. I suspect someone is hunting the Dawn Teams," Lilia replied, a tremor of fear in her voice.
The atmosphere shifted, suspicion creeping into the eyes of the five Dawn Team members. Charles felt a surge of urgency; his thoughts turned to Pu Sheng. Tension hung in the air as he stepped forward. "Everyone, let's not be suspicious of our teammates. You've all read my postings in the guild. You can confirm each other's identities."
The team leaders nodded, reaching for their communicators. Lilia added, "My name is Lilia, from the Gula Team. You can verify it."
"Don't worry. If we confirm your story, we'll help you find the murderer!" Taylor assured her, trying to keep his tone gentle.
Lilia moved closer to Taylor but glanced nervously at Charles. "And how do we confirm this gentleman's identity?"
The room fell silent, all eyes turning to Charles, who smiled tightly. "I have the information. I've stated before that all my teammates died in Night Town, or I wouldn't be asking for your help."
Sabah Kingdom, Royal Palace
Bai Yi sat behind a makeshift stall, the table before him lined with over sixty bottles of potions—antidotes he had promised. Today was the delivery day, and he had prepared ten death row prisoners for his experiments.
As night fell, nobles, including the king, approached, their servants trudging behind them, bearing heavy boxes. The servants moved with a stiffness that suggested they had been broken, their eyes devoid of life, much like those enslaved by the cruel nobility who thrived on power and exploitation.
"This is the antidote," Bai Yi announced, eyeing the boxes. "Remember how many of your people you brought to the banquet—sixty-three bottles for sixty-three people. Handle them with care."
The nobles waved their hands, directing their slaves to place the boxes beside Bai Yi. The king, along with the others, lowered their heads, queuing to receive the antidotes.
Bai Yi inspected the materials carefully, opening a box to reveal a scarlet flower—the legendary Blood Grass, said to thrive in places of mass death. It could replace many materials for his transformations.
As he examined the tenth box, he casually remarked, "Oh, by the way, what you just drank was also highly poisonous."
The nobles froze, their expressions shifting to shock and confusion. Some who had considered a sneak attack hesitated, their plans foiled.
Two days had given them ample time to plot and scheme, but Bai Yi knew they wouldn't be able to remove the poison or the gold-eating bugs without significant effort. Their hesitation betrayed their intentions.
"You are not trustworthy!" the king managed to utter, though his voice trembled with fear.
"Not at all," Bai Yi replied coolly. "Haven't you heard of fighting poison with poison? The bugs in your bodies will expel the toxins in due time."
"You have about half a month," he continued, dismissing their concerns. "Now, leave. I'll keep my affairs confidential. You've done well this time, but I won't tolerate any curses or threats."
As the nobles filed out, the king cast one last glance back, frustration etched on his face. He was a king, yet he felt powerless, forced to comply to survive.
With the nobles gone, Bai Yi turned to the remaining figures—those whose spirits had been crushed. He led them toward what had once been the king's private quarters, now transformed into his research lab.
Grabbing a cage from the window, he extracted a death row prisoner, severing the nerves that bound him to consciousness. It was time to begin the transformation he had envisioned.
He pondered whether combining the souls of the slaves with the essence of madness could yield something extraordinary. Would the resulting fusion create a perfect balance, or would chaos reign?
As he initiated the transformation, a powerful aura surged from his hands. The frenzied energy didn't seem to affect the lifeless eyes of the slaves, offering him hope for success.
Bai Yi focused his mental power, extracting the soul of the first slave. It emerged as a shadow of its former self, devoid of awareness, akin to someone lost in a deep trance.
He didn't care about their suffering; his goal was clear. By merging these broken souls with the essence of madness, he aimed to create something formidable.
As time passed, the first successful transformation materialized before him.
[You created 1 Frenzy, gained +80,000 experience points, +1 skill point, and +80,000 additional experience points.]
Bai Yi examined the newly formed creature and began scanning its attributes.
[Name: Yu Yuan]
Race: Frenzy (Transformed Organism)
Occupation: Frenzy (Transformed Organism)
Level: 70
Personal Attributes:
Strength: 470 Speed: 460 Endurance: 483 Intelligence: 407 Spirit: 30 Charm: -4 Luck: 3
Skills: Frenzy is not perfect and cannot learn skills.
Expertise: Frenzy: The angrier you are, the higher the growth of each attribute.
Chaos Body: An irrational group destined for chaos. Their attributes will not be reduced by any curse or poison until death.
Storm Soul: A soul without ego, stirred by madness. When harmed, it unleashes its anger, leading to destruction.
Comment: The nobles' desire for slaves has awakened a deep rage. Be cautious—if they regain their awareness, it could spell disaster.
Bai Yi realized he had created a ticking time bomb. The depth of their suffering was far greater than he had anticipated, and perhaps this frenzy was a cry for justice.
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