Chapter 31: Evolving

'It's been an hour since the system went offline for an upgrade and for some reason, despite being surrounded by everyone, I'm reminded of that feeling again. The one that there all the time, that Everyday after work, I had to lie down on my comfortable couch, read books and watching talk shows just to forget myself- no communication, never had friends to begin with, if any they'd probably try to kill me after what I did to Boss.' Alex thought as rested his back on a nearby tree, "hahahaa..."

He let out a Hollow laugh,"Friends huh".

He looks at Urim who was sitting not too far from him snoring loudly, shaking his head, he looked at Torrelsav's cocoon that was being watched by his daughters and wondered. 'According to an Orc's nature, there's a probability that he would challenge me once he's done. we'll see.'

With that thought he looked at the tree-like club Obuntu was using, as it laid not too far from him.

It took about six Orcs to carry it!!, it's like it was made from metal but is obviously a tree. So Alex chose to carry it back, so He could ask Dabok about it and find out if they can use it to make weapons for their warriors.

[Ding!] His thoughts were interrupted by a chime.

[System Update complete]

[New system features have been added, you are advised to get yourself acquainted with them.]

[You have Unlocked "lottery","Shop" and System points]

[System point would be the currency used in transacting with the system.]

[From now on, you can gain system points from the kill you or your tribe makes.]

[You are now able use the Loyalty meter.]

[You can also Earn points by Conquering and Expanding your territory]

[Current system points: 0]

[Present location is Unsuitable for Evolution, please move]

[Please Note that you are yet to use you rewards, Please confirm]

[20% Exp buff for Black moon territory(72 hours)is now active]

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With this, Alex couldn't help laughing for some reason, His laughing was like ripples in a still pond after a stone has been thrown in. It radiated outwards through the woods and the Black moon tribe who had up until that moment been quite silent. Now they too began to titter and soon the ripples of laughter became great waves of hilarity.

Surprised, He looked at his people and began laughing again, Largash looked at him oddly.

"Ow!" Alex didn't care but winced when he had absentmindedly rested on his wounded left arm.

On his arm there were great purple welts that will only deepen over time. Against my green skin they are grotesque.

'luckily I didn't break any bones' Alex sighed and reached for his chin as he scratched in thought.

'I look as beat up as I did in my early days of training, sparring with guys two heads taller and over twice my mass. gangsters and their stupid initiation ambush'. He then adjusted himself before lifting off the ground, He signaled for Urim to follow him. The silly fellow grudgingly dragged himself along, wondering what his brother was up to.

Five minutes later After strolling for a bit, a system notification came up

[Ding!]

[Present Location can be used for your Evolution]

[Do you wish to proceed]

[Y/N]

Before responding, Alex brought up his status

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Name:Torug BlackMoon(Alex Radwell)

Race: Great Orc

Level: 20 (Evolve)

Power rating: 9030

Alignment: Chaotic Evil

Titles: Savage, Orhani(Unknown Soul)

Equipment: Yol'n(Battle Axe), Black furred Tyrant Cloak(Cloak)

System points: 0

Skills:

[Leap(Uncommon)Lv1 - Apply force to ones legs and Jump through the distance of 16 meters.(2/2) uses before cool down

Cast time: Instant.

Cool down: 6 secs

Orc's Charge(Common)Lv1- charge forward with the strength of a battering Ram for a 4 meter distance, causing 150% damage based on strength stats.

Cast time: 2secs

Cool down: 5 minutes.

Racial skills:

Sigil(Unique) Lv1 - A tattoo allowed to only those of the Great Orc path. Stands as It's Identity and a way to know his followers.(Passive)

Effect:

Personal: Adds 5% bonus to ones stats at level one

Horde: Adds 2% bonus to their base stats.]

Intimidation(-): A natural Suppressive aura against creatures of a lower evolution realm. (Passive)

Savage(Title skill): grants a temporary 2 minutes sanity debuff for 15% damage when activated.

Side effects- Lowers intelligence by 50% when active

70% weakness after use for 13 hours.]

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Immediately He was done looking he clicked yes, a tingling sensation spread throughout his spine. This feeling was really uncomfortable. He was in that dark place again and wanted to rub his back hard on the floor in order to alleviate his discomfort. However, he couldn't move.

[Ding]

[As this is your second Evolution, you next evolution would be Based on the three different bloodlines in your Body]

[Orc Lord- 45%compatibility ]

[Berserk Orc Lord- 62% compatibility]

[Predatory Orc Lord(Dark)- 35% compatibility]

Alex was now confused, He began cursing the Author for focusing on just humans when writing the Novel. But one thing he knew was that the path the Orc king of Degr used or had was Berserk Orc Tyrant as he was someone way above the circle of changes. So if his guess is not wrong, He must have used the Berserk orc lord bloodline during his second Evolution.

'It's even the only one with high compatibility, the rest were below 50%' With that in mind Alex looked at the Third option and ignored the Generic option.

Predatory Orc Lord(Dark)- An Orc seen only at ancient times, They were the ones who were the true masters of war as they hunted down their prey through any means, whether through battle skills or Magic, they charge through enemy lines hunting down their targets while paving way for their people. Due to their Dark nature, they took less damage and could heal during combat.

Seeing this description, Alex was hooked, He looked at the line with Damage reduction and regeneration several times before quickly selecting this option.

A strong force invaded and began corroding his body like he was soaking in liquid Acid.

This force quickly seeped into his skin and continuously rushed all over his body in a berserk manner. His heart began to beat wildly like a battle drum and echoes of a war song rang out in his ear, the whole situation was mystical and this surprised Alex.

Crack!!

Kruk!!

krrrrr!!

The awakening of the bloodline was the second step to evolution and was actually awakening a bloodline in the body as the dominant bloodline. The flushed out the Unneeded ones and purified the one he selected, making this extremely easy compared to what others go through.

His blood felt like they were boiling and his heart beats was becoming rhythmic as they went it tune with the war drum.

Dum!

Dum!

Dum!

'Why is it even more painful than the other?' This his thoughts before the tingling sensation in his spine spread to his brain, it felt a thousand ants were crawling over his brain. His sweat pores expanded and closed while his breathing became even more erratic. Unable to bear any longer, He let out a Roar,

RAAAAAAAAAWWWWWR!!!!