16 The price of power

Because of the over level, his choices were upgraded to mythic level this was two level under legendary. Rein was ecstatic by the fact he not only got four new mythic skills, but also a mythic body.

'Ok let me see the choices'

[Nature devourer body] {Absorb and consume more energy from nature and the elements}

[Beast devourer body] {Absorb and consume more energy from beasts and instinct based- creatures}

[Energy devourer body] {Absorb and consume more energy from energy and energy-based beings}

'Wow those options are spectacular Sys what do you think the best option is for me'

"I recommend for you would be the beast..."

A loud static noise rang out as a two more options appeared, like out of a misty veil.

[Demon devourer body] {allows for the ability to Absorb and consume demons and gain more strength from them}

[Soul devourer body] {allows for complete soul absorption and mind/soul strengthening}

These two, sound powerful and frightening, what will I become if I choose them. He thought about how his mom and dad always told him to survive and live a happy life. How could he live that happy life, if he doesn't have the strength to protect it? Taking the souls of the strong would help me rise to power but how many lives will I need to take?

"No, I don't want to be a harvenger of death" Rein burst out. Rein thought back on the stories his parents would tell him about the demons and how they were merciless, wretched beings know for tormenting people before they died and dining on their souls. Then he thought back on the large terrifying statue like wolf, demon devourer dread wolf. He commanded respect and fear with his presence from the other wolves. Rein wanted to be like him, STRONG! If he could eat demons, then he would make a difference and he would gain the power to protect those he cared about.

So, he chose the demon devouring body. He felt as if his body had become numb to the air, as his energy surged through his body and began to change as it came back to his heart. After a third cycle of the energy moving through his body, he felt something growing comfortably under his heart.

'What is that thing forming under my heart' Rein thought curiously but unworried. After undergoing the previous pain Rein trusted his body and sys to keep him healthy.

"That is a core, usually it forms later but the new body seems to have sped up the process." Sys told him with an uncertain tone. "This seems different from the cores of the beasts. Hey Rein, would you like to check out how it looks" Sys asked suddenly

'Sure, I hope it looks awesome like I've imagined' Then Infront of him appeared a thump sized golden orb with crimson cracks across it. A white hue looked as if was keeping it contained. His heart slowly dripped a gold, crimson cracked liquid after every cycle that absorbed into the orb.

"Rein try focusing on that liquid. I think it will strengthen it and speed it up." Sys suggested.

Rein did as he said and put full focus in making the energy cycle faster and it did increase speed a little. Although this helped, it was taxing on Rein's mind causing an increasingly painful headache. After two more drops, the pain became like a hammer slamming down on him, refining his very soul.

This went on till the tenth drop, and suddenly a refreshing feeling washed over Rein.

"Amazing Rein, your core looks so beautiful." Sys rejoiced. "You're sure to become even stronger."

The final appearance of his core was a gold with crimson cracks across it orb, but what changed was the white hue on the outside was absorbed into the gold leaving a white faded lines going toward the center of the core. it also most looked like a golden sea.

"Thank you, Sys, for showing me this, I feel endless power now." Rein yelled out as he began to dig into the king berserker forest beast carcass. He was now able to rip the flesh of the beast little by little, after finally accumulating a pound of flesh, He heard another ding.

[Quest: Taste of a king-completed] {Reward- 5000 exp, 20 stat points, Random Mythic compatible equipment}

'Wow now that I got that I want to check it out, as well as check my stats and the shop I unlocked.'

---Stats---

Rein Cairo

Level: 58

exp 5000/5800

status: Renewed

health: 1065/1065

Energy: 460/1560

Equipment: 1

Strength: 120

Speed: 74

Control: 135

Intellect: 76

[75 stat points available]

Traits: 2/3

Bloodline: 2 no conflict

inferno behemoth

evolved human

[Stat shop]

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'So, what mythic equipment did I get' Rein wondered. As his question was quickly answered.

[Rolling...]

[Mythic grade staff of Corrow] {triples Elemental energy flowing through it, and increasing all energy around it}

stats

+20str

+20spd

+60con

+30int

'This is a great weapon to have'

'let's see what's in the Stat shop.' When he checked there were 6 items he could see.

[Trait-survival instincts] Cost-30Sp

[Skill-combination] Cost-10Sp

[Bloodline-wind basilisk] Cost-160Sp

[System-combat trainer] Cost-50Sp

[Trait- observant] Cost- 45Sp

[Equipment-advanced Earth Shifter Boots] Cost- 30Sp

"These are all I can add to the shop for now, but as you learn more and collect more knowledge. I will be able to add more things"

Rein wanted to buy two skills thinking he was getting the best deal. So, he purchased the [Equipment- advanced Earth Shifter Boots] and [Trait-Survival instincts] as well as [combination]. These would increase his chances of making it out of this forest. He equips the boots and felt his body his whole body had grown heavier and connected to the ground.

He began to run, and it was like the ground was boosting him, while keeping him stable like he was being held up. he kept speeding up as he ran forward, he got so caught up in the movement he began to use [forest agility] to boost off the trees and dodge shrubs. After running a great distance, he turned around going to return to the carcass.

Then suddenly Rein was sucked into a giant crack that was on the side of a tree. He was in a giant tunnel with multiple colors swirling into a red light at the end. He was going toward that red light at a rapid place and as he got closer, he was enveloped by the light.

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