Shadow King

Looking at the hundreds of corpses around him, Cedrick decided to take this chance to experiment.

[Summon Skeleton Mage Activated.]

Cedrick chooses Malacus. He want to see the what would an undead would look like. Suddenly, a burst of cold light shot out from the body. A gust of wind suddenly began to blow from every direction, converging on the location of the body of Malacus.

Cedrick had managed to create his first Skeleton Mage, The twisted face glowed with a cold, dim light, and the Malacus' soul continued to scream in pain despite becoming a Skeleton Mage.

"Ahh!"

Cedrick just curiously watched the process. After a while, it kneeled down to Cedrick, no voice was heard as the rank of the Skeleton Mage is low to speak.

Cedrick ordered it to fire spells and the result surprised him. Not only it was using black magic like he was alived, Malacus now can also cast spells from the other elements. Confirming that it follow him, Cedrick ordered it to stand by.

The Skeleton Mage didn't show any sign of defiance or even express its opinion in any way. It really seemed like a loyal servant.

However, Cedrick couldn't help having big expectations for this new skill. 'I heard that undead creatures can evolve into higher-tier creatures. Maybe my Skeleton Mages can also evolve into something greater, like a Lich.' His mind was filled with thoughts of building an army of the undead.

[Evolution Paths of the Normal Undeads:

Skeleton → Skeleton Warrior → Skeleton Knight →Dullahan→Death Knight →Death Noble →Death Lord

Skeleton → Skeleton Mage → Skeleton Archmage → Lich → Arch Lich ]

As he was imagining having a massive undead army, Cedrick inspected the stats of the Skeleton Mage.

[Skeleton Mage]

Rating: Rare

[Once a Yatan Servant who served God Yatan. He was slain by the Arcane Dragon and was turned to a skeleton mage. Due to the unique nature of the Arcane Dragon. He is now able to cast magic from other elements.

Level: 132

Strength: 81 Vitality: 376

Agility: 60 Intelligence: 3508

Skills:

Black Magic(S) Fire Magic(B) Lightning Magic(B) Wind Magic(B) Earth Magic(C) Poison Magic(A) Light Magic(B)

Water Magic(B) Shadow Magic(B) Death Magic(S) Time Magic(D) Space Magic(C).]

Malacus level was lowered to match Cedrick. All familiars level cannot surpass their Masters as it is the rule in Lugarix.

Cedrick didn't know what to say if he has gotten weaker or gotten stronger as he could see that Malacus can now use magic from others elements aside from black magic but his level and stats decreased.

But Cedrick was slightly disappointed as he had thought of something.

"Now that I think about it, They don't look cool at all. All was left was bones and no flesh could be seen."

Cedrick's furrows at the thought of being followed by millions of bones. He gave up and sighed then mumbled something.

"I hope my undead army were cool just like the shadow soldiers."

Huh?

Cedrick was silent for a while as like a light bulb flash in his mind. He then think of something. He has the confidence with his ability, that it is possible.

Cedrick took a deep breath and inquired Saphira.

"Saphira. Analyze the black magic that I had devoured earlier."

{Understood Master. Synthesis and Analyze begin.}

{Processing Completed}

{Sending data information to Master. Proceed?}

"Yes."

Suddenly notifications appeared in front of Cedrick.

[Ultimate Talent Activated.]

[Perfect Adaptability Activated.]

[You have accessed the Darkness.]

[The darkness will consume you.]

[You have resisted.]

[The darkness will consume you.]

[You have resisted.]

[The darkness will consume you.]

[You have resisted.]

Darkness consisted of many things. Death, Void, Dream, Chaos and Destruction.

Darkness manifested around Cedrick trying to consume him. Seing the notifications, Cedrick wasn't surprised as he had thought of this possibility to happen but he was confident on overcoming it.

[The darkness will consume you.]

[You have resisted.]

He knew that nothing was excluded in his grasp as the Arcane Dragon even if it is the darkness itself that makes other being such as dragons, gods, and even demons to be afraid of it.

It was known that nothing can escape the darkness even the light itself but now, Cedrick has became an exemption.

[The darkness will consume you.]

[You have resisted.]

After finishing the first step, Cedrick proceeded to the next.

"Saphira, combine my Necromancery with the Darkness and Shadow Manipulation."

{Understood Master. Synthesis and Analyze begin.}

{Processing 1%}

{Processing 8%}

{Processing 19%}

{...}

{Processing 94%}

{Processing 96%}

{Processing 100%}

{Processing Completed}

{Sending data information to Master. Proceed?}

"Yes."

[Perfect Adaptability Activated]

[Ultimate Talent Activated]

[Skill: Shadow King has been Created]

[Shadow King]

Rating: Myth

[The Arcane Dragon has taken interest in bringing the arts of necromancery to the next level. He combined it with the Shadow and Darkness itself. Fully interpreted, undestood and adapted to the skills while applying to himself.]

[Skill: Legendary Necromancer has been deleted.]

[Summon Skeleton Knight has been deleted.]

[Summon Skeleton Mage has been deleted.]

[Summon Dullahan has been deleted.]

[Summon Death Knight has been deleted.]

[Summon Lich has been deleted.]

[Deceased Creation has been deleted.]

[Shadow Extraction has been created.]

[Shadow Extraction has been fully mastered.]

[You have made an achievement that is not easily complished. Additional karma will be provided.]

[You have acquired 10,000 karma.]

[You have acquired 15,000 additional karma.]

Cedrick was so happy that his attempt has ended in success. He was grinning and very exhilarated by it.

[Cold Blooded Activated.]

Calming himself down. He inspected the skill description.

[Shadow Extraction]

Rating: Myth

[The Arcane Dragon is a being that embodied the concept of "Death", granting him the power to bypass the immortality possessed by Gods and Demons and permanently kill them. Shadow Extraction allows its user to revive a slain enemy as a shadow soldier. It does not cost mana to use, and can be applied over a large radius, allowing its user to extract millions of shadows at once. Despite the fact that Shadow Extraction essentially allows its user to create their own massive army. It also grants the soul of the dead the power far greater than their prime. Can also summon them in large quantity without limitations.

Type: Active

Skill Proficiency: 100%

Skill Resources Consumed: None

Cooldown Time: None]

[Shadows]

Rating: Myth

[Are a race of undead that the Arcane Dragon has created from slain beasts and enemies using the Shadow Extraction skill. A shadow's level of personality depends on its grade. Regardless of how developed a shadow's personality is, at the end of the day, all shadows display loyalty to the Arcane Dragon, even if they were his enemies back when they were alive.

Skills:

[Regeneration]

Rating: Myth

[Shadow soldiers possess incredible regenerative capabilities and cannot be killed, as they can completely regenerate even if their bodies are torn to shreds as long as the user has mana to supply.

Type: Passive

Skill Proficiency: 100%

Skill Resources Consumed: 100 Mana

Cooldown Time: None]

Cedrick nodded with satisfaction. At first he was suprised as the skills of the Legendary Necromancer were being deleted but seing he got what he want he didn't complain.

With his happiness, Cedrick exclaimed.

"Saphira. Your the best! I really love you."

{Th..thank you Master.}

Saphira replied in a flustered manner but Cedrick didn't noticed it. As he had gained new skills, Cedrick decided to see the changes of his status window.

Status

Name: Cedrick Astre

Species: Arcane Dragon(Teen Dragon)

Titles:

One who Become a Myth

Wolf Hunter

Merciless

Dragon Monarch

Death in one Shot

Level: 132

HP: 724,800

MP:220,800

Stats:

Strength: •22,080

Agility: •22,080

Vitality: •22,080

Dexterity: •22,080

Intelligence: •22,080

Composure: •22,080

Indomitable: •22,080

Courage: •22,080

Free AP points: 0

INNATE SKILLS:

Gods Wisdom Core(Saphira)

Immortality

Ultimate Talent

Perfect Adaptability

Ultimate Foresight

RACIAL SKILLS:

Draconic Eyes

Dragon Heart(Passive)

Dragon's Knowledge

Absolute Defence(Passive)

Absolute Regeneration(Passive)

Dragon's Roar

Dragon's Rage

Draconic Magic

Dragon Fear

Universal Shapeshift

Dragon's Apostle

SKILLS:

Parallel Thought(A)

Spacial Manipulation(S)

Shadow Manipulation(S)

Time Difference(S)

Legendary Blacksmith(S)

Sage Breathing Technique(S)

Undefeated King Swordsmanship(SSS)

Shadow King(SSS).]

"Sweet.❤"

Cedrick smiled with satisfaction seing how great his status window has become. Cedrick was now confident that he won't lose to anyone at this moment.

"Now then, let's put the skill into use."

He looked at corpses around him and activated the skill.

[Shadow Extraction Activated.]

Shadows wrapped the corpses as it takes a humanoid form. All shadow soldiers roared as soon as they became his familiars. Five hundred shadow soldiers simultaneously bowed and kneeled in front of Cedrick.

Cedrick was satisfied seing the cool looking shadow army. Cedrick inspected one of them and wanted to compare to a regular undead.

[Shadow Archmage]

Rating: Rare

[Once a Yatan Servant who served God Yatan. He was slain by the Arcane Dragon and was turned to a Shadow Archmage. Due to the unique nature of the Arcane Dragon. He is now able to cast magic from other elements.

Level: 132

Strength: 81 Vitality: 376

Agility: 60 Intelligence: 3808

Skills:

Black Magic(SS) Fire Magic(A) Lightning Magic(A) Wind Magic(A) Earth Magic(B) Poison Magic(S) Light Magic(A)

Water Magic(A) Shadow Magic(SS) Death Magic(SS) Time Magic(C) Space Magic(B).]

[Skeleton Mage]

Rating: Rare

[Level: 132

Strength: 81 Vitality: 376

Agility: 60 Intelligence: 3208

Skills:

Black Magic(S) Fire Magic(B) Lightning Magic(B) Wind Magic(B) Earth Magic(C) Poison Magic(A) Light Magic(B)

Water Magic(B) Shadow Magic(B) Death Magic(S) Time Magic(D) Space Magic(C).]

[Skeleton Mage]

Rating: Rare

[Level: 132

Strength: 81 Vitality: 376

Agility: 60 Intelligence: 3208

Skills:

Black Magic(S) Fire Magic(B) Lightning Magic(B) Wind Magic(B) Earth Magic(C) Poison Magic(A) Light Magic(B)

Water Magic(B) Shadow Magic(B) Death Magic(S) Time Magic(D) Space Magic(C).]

[Skeleton Mage]

Rating: Rare

[Level: 132

Strength: 81 Vitality: 376

Agility: 60 Intelligence: 3208

Skills:

Black Magic(S) Fire Magic(B) Lightning Magic(B) Wind Magic(B) Earth Magic(C) Poison Magic(A) Light Magic(B)

Water Magic(B) Shadow Magic(B) Death Magic(S) Time Magic(D) Space Magic(C).]

[Skeleton Mage]

Rating: Rare

[Level: 132

Strength: 81 Vitality: 376

Agility: 60 Intelligence: 3208

Skills:

Black Magic(S) Fire Magic(B) Lightning Magic(B) Wind Magic(B) Earth Magic(C) Poison Magic(A) Light Magic(B)

Water Magic(B) Shadow Magic(B) Death Magic(S) Time Magic(D) Space Magic(C).]

[Skeleton Mage]

Rating: Rare

[Level: 132

Strength: 81 Vitality: 376

Agility: 60 Intelligence: 3208

Skills:

Black Magic(S) Fire Magic(B) Lightning Magic(B) Wind Magic(B) Earth Magic(C) Poison Magic(A) Light Magic(B)

Water Magic(B) Shadow Magic(B) Death Magic(S) Time Magic(D) Space Magic(C).]

[Skeleton Mage]

Rating: Rare

[Level: 132

Strength: 81 Vitality: 376

Agility: 60 Intelligence: 3208

Skills:

Black Magic(S) Fire Magic(B) Lightning Magic(B) Wind Magic(B) Earth Magic(C) Poison Magic(A) Light Magic(B)

Water Magic(B) Shadow Magic(B) Death Magic(S) Time Magic(D) Space Magic(C).]

"So they became Shadow Mages from Skeleton Mages."

It might seem as not much has changed but actually there is. A normal Skeleton Mage will be permanently gone if destroyed unlike the Shadow Mages who will infinitely regenerate as long as Cedrick has mana.

More importantly, Cedrick now has five hundred mages who can use all elements of magic. To have something like that, it's just like having a pile of hundred machine guns aiming at one target.

Cedrick grinned as he can see that all of them were also able to use equipments. Cedrick was so happy right now.

Creating item can provide him stats, it can also arm the shadow army and the apostles will also become stronger too. Three birds in one stone.

He imagined millions of his shadow army dealing with his enemies instead of himself. The despair of the enemies dealing with an immortal army. Cedrick grinned at the thought of it.

Cedrick snapped of his daze as he doesn't have that amount right now and decided to rest.

Satisfied with his harvest in his hunt. Cedrick decided to go back to the inn to greet the children as he thought it's time to put his plan for them into action.

He thought it would take long to gain the various things he needed for them but he had acquired it easily today.

Cedrick teleported to the inn and was greeted by the children who were tired in playing around the city.

It was at this moment that a new race has appeared that has never seen before will bring terror to the Gods and Demons to the future and the Four Knights of the Apocalypse was born.