41 Rank Advancement Quest (3) : Bloodmage

"It will take two hours for the Assembly kit to get forged, it'll be better if I buy another knowledge from the shop and gain a third subclass for the advancement quest."

Still lost in his thoughts, Arnold opened the <shop> and started going through the knowledges once again. He was looking for a class that would help to upgrade his creationist abilities. But sadly the <shop> didn't had any knowledge that would help him accomplish this task.

"Tsk. Looks like creationist would be a money consuming class for now." Arnold shook his head, "If I can't find another subclass to help my creationist abilities, I think I should get a subclass that would enhance my combat capabilities. Having couple of more skills and abilities wouldn't be a bad idea. Let's see... how about the [BLOODMAGE]?"

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[BLOODMAGE] : The basic knowledge required by <Mages> who wish to enhance their combat capabilities which can be upgraded over time. This subclass of <Mages> is known for its destructive and bloody nature. The power of this subclass increases by spilling more and more blood of your enemies. Buying this knowledge also unlocks the abilities [BLOOD NECROMANCY] using this skill would also take a bit of your HP so use it in moderation.

[BLOOD NECROMANCY] : (Active ability) Basic ability for <Bloodmage> subclass. This ability allows the user to capture a target's abilities by using the it's blood. You'll require a <Blood rune> to extract an ability from the target's blood. One <Blood rune> can only be used once. The number of skills and abilities that would get extracted depends on the level of ability and the amount of target's blood used. If you use this skill, You won't be able to use any type of HP potion for the next 3 hours to recover your lost HP.

REMARK : Only your summons and automatons can use the blood runes to permanently gain these abilities. Using the <Blood rune> on yourself would not have any effect and the <Blood rune> would get destroyed.

[ Rank : S ]

[HP cost : 300/Usage]

Price : 10 <basic beast> crystals.

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The subclass was very useful indeed but then it was shrouded in mystery as well. Arnold really liked the [BLOOD NECROMANCY] skill, it essentially meant that if he had sufficient amount of blood, he could technically transform his summons and automatons into one of his enemies or allies but he'd have to do it secretly as he doubted anyone would be pleased know that he was going around copying their abilities, not to mention he would have to obtain their blood first. The other drawback was that it would cost him his own HP to use this ability but the cost wasn't much. It should be alright if he used it in moderation as the system had told him to.

"Would this work with a monsters and dungeon bosses though? It should, after all they have abilities as well as blood."

Arnold thought about this for a little while longer and then decided to buy the knowledge.

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YOU'VE SELECTED [BLOODMAGE] KNOWLEDGE. DO YOU WANT TO LEARN [BLOODMAGE]?

•YES or •NO

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"Yes."

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REQUEST ACKNOWLEDGED.

LEARNING...

YOU'VE SUCCESSFULLY ACQUIRED THE KNOWLEDGE [BLOODMAGE].

You've unlocked new ability(s):

• [BLOOD NECROMANCY] : (Active ability) Basic ability for <Bloodmage> subclass. This ability allows the user to capture a target's abilities by using the targets blood. You'll require a <Blood rune> to extract an ability from the target's blood. One <Blood rune> can only be used once. The number of skills and abilities that would get extracted depends on the level of ability and the amount of target's blood used on the <Blood rune>. If you use this skill, You won't be able to use any type of HP potion for the next 3 hours to recover your lost HP.

[ Rank : S ]

[HP cost : 300/Usage]

Congratulations! You've received a new subclass : <Blood Maniac>

REWARDS :

STRENGTH (STR) : +20

Mana : +20%

You've gained a new utility blueprint :

• [BLOOD RUNE] : It is a type of crystal that has the ability to generate a number of skills by transforming the blood poured on it.

REMARK : You don't need any special items to make a <Blood rune>. You just need some basic beast crystals and a part of your HP would be deducted upon starting the forging process.

Grade : A

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"Even making a <Blood rune> will consume my HP, this subclass is true to its name." Arnold shrugged his shoulders, "At least one of the requirements for rank advancement has been completed."

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QUESTS :

COMPLETED

• VERSATILE :

[ INTRODUCTION ] : To be the strongest you need to have various cards up you sleeves.

[ TASK ] : Obtain three subclass.

[ PROGRESS ] : 3/3 subclass obtained

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"Since there's still time for the Assembly kit to be forged, let's see what a <Blood rune> looks like, but can I simultaneously Forge two things?"

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You can forge up to three items simultaneously.

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"If you really want to help me system-sama, then could you get rid of the advancement quests for me?" Arnold laughed.

There was no response from the system, but Arnold pretty much expected this. The system never responded to any of his weird requests because if it did, then Arnold would already be the world's strongest warrior.

Arnold opened the <Forge> tab and selected the <Blood Rune> blueprint.

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Items required to construct an [BLOOD RUNE] :

• 10 <basic beast> crystals

• 100 HP

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"Man this subclass is really hungry for my HP." Arnold massaged his temple, "Good thing, it isn't much."

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Proceed to forge : [BLOOD RUNE]?

• Yes or • No

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"Yes."

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Forging has been started.

Estimated time to complete forging [BLOOD RUNE] : 20 seconds.

You'll be notified once forging is completed. The crafted items would be stored in your inventory.

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"That's pretty fast..." Arnold smiled.

Twenty seconds passed in a flash and soon Arnold had a grey stone in his hands. The stone had blood red engravings on it that were written in a weird language which Arnold didn't knew. He used his [PROBE] skill on it.

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OBJECT : <Blood rune>

TYPE : Blood crystal

GRADE : A

REMARK : An extremely rare crystal which can be used to generate an ability from blood monsters, humans and any other sentient beings.

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As Arnold read through the description, a weird idea popped up in his mind.

"I wonder what type of ability would be generated from my blood?" He mumbled.

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