19 levelling up and Draconic bloodline (chapter 19)
Chapter 19
The aftermath of the triceratops and T-Rex battle transformed the landscape into an eerie scene. The stripped remains of the dinosaurs lay in a macabre display, their bones bundled together, a testament to the intense efforts of one determined individual. Oliver, the orchestrator of this spectacle, stood amidst the bones, a stark contrast to the person he once was. His height had seemingly increased, and his muscles had bulked up significantly. In the Savage Land, the physical transformation would have raised eyebrows, resembling the effects of some mysterious, otherworldly force or, as some might think, a secret reliance on steroids.
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Draped in self-fashioned leather pants, Oliver had evolved over the past two years in this unforgiving land. Forced to adapt to survive, he had delved into various skills—everything from butchering and disassembling corpses to tracking, mining ores, tailoring, and blacksmithing. Beyond the surface-level survival skills, he had amassed expertise in hand-to-hand combat, swordsmanship, and archery.
As he finished preparing the bones for his weapons, Oliver approached a massive bundle. Surprisingly, he effortlessly lifted it. This feat, devoid of the symbiote suit, defied the logic of weight, a testament to the magical properties of the blood he discovered at the crater upon his arrival. In a moment of inspiration, he had poured some of the blood into a flask, utilizing an option that preserved any liquid inside.
The flask, now filled with the mysterious blood, held revelations that left Oliver overjoyed.
[ Name: Draconic Essence Elixir ]
[ Grade: Purple ]
[ Description: A flask filled with the blood, shed by the mighty Asgardian Red Dragon, Sadurang, a sorcerer of unparalleled prowess who once studied under the tutelage of Agamotto. Infused with the essence of dragon magic. ]
[ Option: Passive Transformation - Monthly production of 0.1% Dragon Blood from the user's heart. As the percentage increases, subtle draconic changes manifest in the consumer's physiology, bestowing enhanced resilience, affinity for fire, and a latent shapeshifting ability before the user's entire bloodline changes to that of a red dragon upon receiving 100% of the dragon's blood. (Rank: F) ]
[ Durability: 100%]
The flask, a vessel of immense potential, held the essence of Sadurang, the Asgardian Red Dragon—a sorcerer of legendary repute. As Oliver read the details, excitement brimmed within him. The passive transformation option, a monthly production of 0.1% Dragon Blood, promised subtle but powerful changes. The prospect of enhanced resilience, an affinity for fire, and the latent ability to shapeshift sparked his imagination. The ultimate revelation, a complete bloodline transformation into that of a red dragon, loomed as the ultimate possibility at 100%.
A/N before you even run to do your calculations, it would take 83 year to inherent 100% draconic bloodline, unless…
The blood he discovered belonged to an Asgardian red dragon, a magical entity whose essence was gradually integrating into Oliver's bloodline. The progress was slow but steady, with only a meager 1.5% accumulated thus far. Oliver was grateful he hadn't utilized the entire dragon's blood for options, reserving a portion for future use when he leveled up. The remaining blood, safely stored, held the promise of further enhancements.
Having dealt with the bones and discarded the useless ones, Oliver entered his shell home, which had undergone significant changes. The storage items, their capacities expanded, were now filled with an array of weapons and valuables. The large table was gone, making room for Oliver's growing collection of treasures. Many useful items had worn out over the gruesome two years, unable to be repaired despite his attempts.
Once the bones were neatly organized, Oliver summoned his status screen, revealing a distinct difference.
[Name: Oliver]
[MP: 7.92/7.92 (1 MP lasts for 1 minute, 1 MP can be recovered every minute)]
[Skills:
Option: You can grant one item a single option, and depending on either the item's history, production method, use, or significance, it would receive a different option. But it can only receive 1 option, with a 70% chance of failure. Current grade: F, level: 1 (999/1,000) cooldown: 24 hours.]
The sight of the number 999 brought a smile to Oliver's face as he contemplated leveling up. The chosen item for this momentous occasion was a bone knife crafted from the tooth of a large sabre-toothed cat. The existence of these creatures alongside dinosaurs perplexed Oliver, revealing the diverse inhabitants and biomes in this land. From early ape-like humans to humanoid bird people and mermen, this land was a mosaic of ancient life forms, adding to the richness of Oliver's journey.
With a reminiscent sigh about the near-drowning incident involving a buff merman, Oliver focused on granting the knife an option. To his delight, the process was a success, and a floating description of the newly enhanced weapon appeared.
[ Name: Primal Fangblade ]
[ Grade: Blue ]
[ Description: Imbued with the essence of primeval predators, this dagger is a deadly creation. The blade is forged from the tooth of a sabre-toothed beast, and its hilt is wrapped in the sinewy leather of a mighty T-Rex, creating a fusion of ancient power. ]
[ Option: Beast's Cunning - Unleashes a spectral image of the sabre-tooth's form behind the wielder, enhancing agility by +10% (Rank: F) (Active) ]
[ Durability: 67% ]
As Oliver marveled at the new knife, notifications flooded his vision, each one a step closer to unlocking his potential.
[Ding!] [Congrats to the host for leveling up the skill (Options) to Tier D!] [Ding!] [Congrats to the host for unlocking the skill (Options Remover)!]
[Name: Oliver]
[MP: 7.92/7.92 (1 MP lasts for 1 minute, 1 MP can be recovered every minute)]
[Skills:
Option: You can grant one item two options, and depending on either the item's history, production method, use, or significance, it would receive a different option. But it can only receive 2 options, with a 50% chance of failure. Current grade: E, level: 2 (0/2,000) cooldown: 6 hours.]
Option-Remover: You can remove the option from a single item, level: 1 (0/1,000) cooldown: 6 hours.]
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A/N there it is, a level up. For those who are worried about items not being a personal power, not all items are weapons, armour or accessories, there are consumables, like the dragon blood above, which improve the consumer's body, and there a lot more items like that.
