Appraisal

Finding himself back in the egg, Caeruleum stares at the crack with both anger and caution.

Using the cracks as an aid, Caeruleum resumes banging his head on the shell.

After his head hits the shell, there is silence, then…

Crackle, Boom

The egg shatters into countless fragments, its shells shooting out into every direction

Boom, Boom, Boom

Like artillery shells, each fragment causes massive destruction to the surrounding environment.

Looking around at the dust that's beginning to settle, Caruleum murmurs in confusion, "Was I that strong before.."

[Negative, the host's strength is nearing mid-level demon after absorbing 2,347 souls]

"Hmm? Show me my status."

[Status

Name: Caerleum Falco

Current state: Alive

Strength: Low-Level demon]

"...?"

[The host is nearing the strength of a mid-level demon, but the host is still a low-level demon]

Frowning Caeruleum Asks, "Can you change the classification to something like Low-Mid, Mid-Mid, and High-Mid?

[Negative, the strength classification is created by the will of the abyss. If the host wants to change it, the host needs to become strong enough to influence the abyss

However, the host can customize the attributes on the panel by purchasing the appraisal skill in the shop. Appraisal will allow the host to gain a quantifiable measurement of the strength of sentient and non-sentient creatures and objects.]

[Reminder triggered]

[would the host like to access the shop]

Caeruleum leaves his current location and makes his way towards the top of the volcano. Reaching the top caeruleum looks around for other demons.

In front of him lies countless corpses, each with slash, stab, and claw marks. On some corpses are punctured holes from the bombardment of eggshells.

Looking up, Caeruleum sees an upside-down volcano directly above him. The magma inside the volcano bubbles and occasionally splashes upwards, blatantly ignoring Isaac Newton's law of gravity.

Marveling in wonder, Caeruleum continues to look around for another living creature. Not finding anyone, Caeruleum looks for a secluded spot.

Finding a decently hidden corner, Caeruleum crouches down and accesses the panel

"Open the shop"

[Shop

Category

Creatures | Items | Skills

Select category]

Rubbing his chin with his index finger, Caeruleum asks, "I can understand Items and skill, but what do you mean by creatures?

[The host can purchase Sentient beings]

Beings purchased will not be loyal to the host. The host will have to use his strength and charisma to gain trust or purchase the seal of submission]

"tsk... how useless."

[Negative, the system is the most useful]

"Sure," Without an ounce of sincerity, Caeruleum affirms and changes the subject.

Take me to the appraisal skill.

[shop

Category: Skills

Item: appraisal

Price: 10,000 low-grade souls or equivalent energy value]

Frowning Careuleum asks, "What's equivalent to 10,000 low-grade souls"

[2 mid-grade souls, 0.0002 high-grade souls, or materials worth 1,000 energy points]

"Ok, then how much energy do I currently have?"

[Inventory

Currency: Souls 0 | Energy 17]

"I'm assuming the souls you said I absorbed don't count, a little unfortunate. How come I have 17 energy."

[The host passively Absorbs energy from the environment. The Abyss is saturated with corruption energy.

Absorption rate: 237 per Beat]

"Huh? And what the hell is a beat?"

[1 beat would be referred to as 3 days in your previous world

Every time the heart of the abyss pulses, its beat will reverberate throughout every layer in the abyss]

"Interesting, Guess I'll just wait a little over 4 beats to buy the skill. In the meantime, do you know what happened to the corpses I just saw, and is the demon that killed me one of them?

[Negative, please purchase the appraisal skill. The appraisal skill will allow the host to be aware of his surroundings even after death]

"Would you shut the f*ck up about appraisal already, god damn! You're already so suspicious, I'm just too lazy to care"

[...]

Clicking his tongue in annoyance, Caeruleum stands up and wanders around the dome looking for an exit. As he walks around Caeruleum asks , "By the way, are you gonna keep ignoring how the clothes you previously created are missing?"

[All Items generated in the spawn point are unable to leave the spawn point]

"Gee, thanks for telling me that in advance," Caeruleum replies with obvious sarcasm

Passing by a bolder Caeruleum spots a deep crevasse. looking down, Caeruleum sees the crevasse leading to a dark tunnel.

"Say, how much energy points would the same clothes cost?"

[0.0001] energy points

Tilting his head in surprise, Caeruleum Stares at the panel, "So cheap?"

[The system is reasonable]

"Sure, Sure, just give me the same set."

[Purchase complete]

Feeling the comfortable fabric on his body, Caeruleum lets out a smirk and jumps down, entering the tunnel.

---

After a minute of walking, Caeruleum sees a bright light up ahead. Reaching the light and finding the exit, Caeruleum spots a beautiful orange Forest. Above the trees, numerous flying creatures could be seen. Once in a while, a flying creature glides down and then swoops back up with another creature in its mouth. Greyish mountains and plains appear in the background. A few meters away are several lava banks each surrounded by red-scaled lizzard-looking creatures. One of the creatures extends its black straw-shaped tongue into the lava bank. Its tongue glows orange as the creature sucks up the lava into its mouth.

With a bit of curiosity, Caeruleum walks in the direction of the forest. Entering the forest, Caeruleum sees an unexpected sight. The previous beautiful orange leaves now appear a dull grey. The deeper he walks into the forest, the colder the temperature becomes.

Crackle, Crackle

Stepping on dead branches and leaves, Caeruleum ignores the creepy feeling and continues to head deeper.

[Warning, the host is under a hypnotic state]

[Please purchase the 'Nullify' skill to remove the hypnotic effect]

With the appearance of the panel, Caeruleum wakes up from a trance, his mind regaining clarity. Not knowing if he's been walking in a straight line, Caerleum finds himself lost and unsure of which direction to go.

"Damn it," cursing under his breath Caerleum frowns.

[The host should have waited in the dome for 4 beats, before leaving to explore]

Swiping away the panel caeruleum gathers force in his legs and...

Boom

He jumps into the air reaching a height of several kilometers. As Caeruleum looks around, he spots the tunnel he exited from. Before he could breathe a sigh of relief, Caeruleum spots what looks like a city in the distance.