Acquire Infinite Talents and Skills Through Seizing Bodies!
Dylan got transmigrated inside a popular game "MMORPG: Magic Art Online". A game where the strongest profession was mage. He discovered that he was just an NPC and he was actually in the game 10 years before the players would arrive! The game boasts multiple versions. The first version: Invasion of the Demons. The demons began to invade the kingdom of Azir under the orders of one of the Demon Lords. The players must stop the Demon Lord to proceed to the next version of the game! Dylan needs to become stronger as an NPC before the arrival of the players. Unlike the players, once he dies in the game, he dies forever! He needs strong enough strength to survive and help the players to stop the demon invasion. It's also an opportunity to level up! Dylan, with the help of Origin Skill "Split Soul" hopes to surpass the undying players and exploit the opportunities in the game with the help of his past life memories! Split Soul- Allows the MC to split his soul. The number depends on his level. Let the souls possess all types of creatures (monsters, humans, aliens, beasts, demons, any type of race, etc...), and when they die, the MC will inherit their entire lives worth of knowledge/memories, all their talents, skills, and experience for himself! Note: This book consists of level-up, fighting boss monsters, interacting with fellow NPCs and players, cheating, various professions, and mythical creatures like elves and dragons.
Issuing a Task
[Name]: Dylan
[Level]: 200 (Saint Realm 1st Grade)
[Race]: Human
[Profession]: Esper: Overlord of Space (A-rank)
-[Innate Talents]-
Solo Leveling Halo (Gold), Speedster (Purple), Body of Ancient Mammoth (Purple), Space Holy Physique (Purple), Berserker's Fury (Purple), Titan Bloodline (Blue), Fallen Demon Aura (Blue), Man of Steel (Blue)
The players looked at the mysterious senior's panel with astonishment. This is a level 200 expert! At this stage of the game, they shouldn't have encountered such a powerhouse. In the early phase, level 100 was already considered boss-level to them. As for level 200? Super boss-level character!
Then, they stared at the bunch of innate talents in awe. No wonder... This might really be a special NPC created deliberately by the unrivaled programmer. As for this special NPC's purpose? It should be to guide them!
The players concluded inwardly. After all, NPCs shouldn't know the existence of players and even the concept of panels. This is the only logical conclusion they could think of for Dylan's existence.
As they thought of this. The players began to look at various innate talents this senior possessed. They couldn't help but think of another possibility.
Could it be this is this game's world's main character? A legendary character? If not, the purple and gold innate talents couldn't be possibly given to a mere side character, right?
They tried to view the descriptions of talents, but they found they couldn't view them, so they gave up one after another.
Could the hidden task in this world be to help this possible main character?
Dylan's expression became weird as he saw the player's silence. He began to doubt. 'Did my row of innate talents scare them? What are they thinking?'
No matter if this senior is the legendary protagonist or not... It's imperative to follow him! Such heaven-defying status means they should hug this senior's thigh! It is simply a path to heaven!
On the other hand, Dylan saw the panels of players. There was nothing special at all. They're all level 1 with no profession and special race.
As for innate talents? They varied. Most only had white innate talents. Then there are 17 with green. Only five are with blue innate talents while there was no purple.
At this time, Dylan realized how rare purple was. Even throughout his travels, purple innate talents are elusive. For this reason, those with purple innate talents are no doubt the cream of the crop.
"Senior, I accept your task." The brawny man looked at Dylan expectantly.
Such a legendary character should give rich rewards! How could he not be excited!?
"Damn it!? He took the opportunity first before us!" One of the players complained.
Another one was also signed. "What an opportunist crafty bastard."
Hearing this, the corner of Dylan's mouth twitched. These players lack proper decorum!
At the same time, Dylan received a prompt from the game system and a screen appeared on his retina.
[Would you like to issue a task?]
Dylan's eyes couldn't help but lit up. It was really possible for him to issue a task. 'I'm just trying it but it is indeed possible. Since I'm an NPC, it has given me this privilege.' a faint smile appeared on his face. 'With these, the scheme I'm cooking is bound to succeed. These immortal players are for me to utilize.'
As for backlash? He wasn't afraid of players given the disparity in realm. As for fear of their unbelievably fast growth in the future which would have risks of him losing grasp to them?
He has a Solo-Leveling Halo and Split Soul! How could they possibly catch up to a cheater like him? He was no longer a super genius but a cheater who worked hard!
With that, Dylan turned back his focus on the screen in front of him. On top of most of the panel, there was a required name section to be filled up. Dylan began to think of the first task he would issue to the player.
He looked at the brawny player, the few among the players with blue talent. For Dylan, blue talents are actually decent. As for green and below? They were garbage...
Dylan looked at the panel of the brawny player with thoughtful eyes.
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Name: Daoist Sulek
Level: 1 (1st Grade of Awakened Realm)
Race: Human
Profession: N/A
Danger Level: Extremely Low
-Innate Talents-
Opportunity Sensor (Blue)
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Opportunity Sensor (Blue): Every time there are unclaimed treasures or opportunities within five hundred meters. You will be able to detect and locate its rough location.
This innate talent was actually useful for all stages of the game. Not to mention the initial phases. Although it only gives a rough location, you just need to exert a few more efforts to find the opportunity.
There's no doubt that this innate talent would give the brawny player an edge against other competitive players!
The players looked enviously at the eager browny man. At the same time, they couldn't help but curse themselves for being slow. They knew that in the other cities, the other players that started like them wouldn't meet a high-level existence like Dylan. As a result, they actually let the opportunity slip by their heads!
The brawny man felt proud as he felt the gazes of his fellow players. He could already imagine that in the forum and social media. He would be mentioned!
Suddenly, the Brawny player heard a prompt in his ears. Then he saw a panel appeared in front of him.
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Name: Destroy the Church of San Fernando Town
Type: Long-Term Task
Duration: No Deadline
Description: The church of San Fernando, under the supervision of Priest Howard had turned corrupt. Scheming against adventurers and giving dangerous tasks. Such a priest isn't worthy of his title. This is a dereliction of duty and abusive use of power!
Fulfillment Requirements:
1. Do not tell the mission description to other creatures (All forms of communication). Punishment: automatically fail the task. Be hunted by NPC Dylan.
2. Destroy the church building.
3. Kill Priest Howard.
Reward: A silver-Quality Equipment. 50 Favorable Points from NPC Dylan. 25 gold coins.
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The brawny player read every word carefully and became ecstatic as he saw the rich rewards. What a windfall! He also understood by now that long-term tasks were those tasks that required a lot of time to fulfill with long deadlines or no deadlines at all. However, the punishment was somewhat scary. Be hunted by a level 200 expert?
Not to mention this senior NPC that knows about the secrets of players? Surely, this Senior Dylan would kill him repeatedly every respawn. The player shuddered as he thought this. No! He must not let other souls know about this task!
'A corrupt church? I must bring retribution to them!' the brawny player thought excitedly and felt he was a savior.