The Reaper's Awakening

System Notification: Full Blood Injection Activated

Species Blood: Vampire 

Blood Consumption Strength: C-Rank 

Bloodline Upgrade Due to Injection: SSS+ 

Current Body Level: Minimum 

Blood to be Injected:  S-Rank 

Note: Further physical upgrades required to reach full SSS+ Bloodline potential.

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As Leo lay unconscious, the emergency procedure initiated by the system chip activated: a **Full Blood Injection**. His body convulsed, shivering violently as the injection began. The potent vampire blood surged through his veins, unleashing a force unlike anything he'd experienced. It didn't just enhance his strength; it was reconstructing his very being, mutating each cell to align with the potential of an **SSS+** bloodline.

His initial **Blank** bloodline was breaking down, being replaced with the much superior **S-rank** vampire bloodline. His muscles contorted and expanded, bones cracking as they strengthened. The agony was unimaginable, yet it was necessary for the metamorphosis. Even while unconscious, his vision sharpened, his senses heightened to an extraordinary degree. He could hear the distant, rapid footsteps of the fleeing adventurers and the faint rustle of leaves. 

Despite the pain, his heart beat with a new rhythm, syncing with the potent blood now coursing through him. The process was far from complete, but his body was already adapting to the **SSS+** potential. The transformation had begun, and there was no turning back.

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**System Alert:** Host Life in Danger. 

**Bloodline Activation Granted:** Temporary Access to Full Vampire Origin Abilities. 

**System Advice:** Utilize Blood Manipulation. Bloodline line for more easy damage.

Leo's body, now fully synchronized with his new bloodline, began to manifest the physical traits of a vampire: his hair turned a dazzling white, his eyes shifted to a crimson red, and dark, expansive wings sprouted from his back. As he levitated off the ground, he ran a hand through his hair, feeling the rush of raw, unfiltered power coursing through him.

From above, a Shadow Goblin leaped, aiming to crush him with its full force. But Leo merely smirked, his expression twisted into a villainous grin. He exhaled slowly, relishing the newfound strength and whispered, "So, this is the power of a bloodline... I like it."

The Shadow Goblin sensed danger, its primal instincts screaming at it to retreat. It attempted to dive into its shadow to escape. But before it could vanish, Leo used **Blood Manipulation**, forcing the blood in the goblin's right arm to form sharp spikes that tore through its flesh. The creature shrieked in agony before fully merging into the shadows.

Night had fallen, empowering the goblin even further in its shadow domain. It began to flee, moving swiftly between the shadows. However, Leo's enhanced senses allowed him to track the goblin's movements. He could hear the goblin within the darkness—a feat unheard of, even among legendary vampires and werewolves.

He smirked and unleashed his blood manipulation powers, sending tendrils of his own blood lashing into the shadows, striking the goblin despite its cover. The goblin howled in disbelief, feeling the attacks penetrate the safety of its shadow.

Driven to rage, the goblin summoned seven clones, each moving in different directions within the shadow realm. But Leo remained unfazed. He flew higher into the air, then spun upside down, laughing maniacally. His laughter was like a cold wind blowing through the forest, filled with menace and confidence.

With a snap of his fingers, Leo conjured **blood icicles**, each the size of a building. He launched them downwards, obliterating large sections of the forest, decimating several high-level monsters in the process. The system chimed in:

**System Notification:** Daily Quest Incomplete. You have 6 hours until midnight. The blacksmith closes in 3 hours.

Leo's grin widened. He didn't have time to waste. He manipulated his blood into a massive **Death Scythe**, its blade shimmering with a crimson hue. In a blur, he dashed toward the fleeing Shadow Goblin, whose clones were desperately trying to buy time. With a swift slash, Leo cut through the shadows, dragging the goblin out of its refuge.

"Time to harvest your soul," he declared coldly. 

The goblin, panicking, summoned all its clones in a last-ditch effort to attack Leo. But with a simple glance, Leo activated the **Eye of Destruction**, the ultimate ability of a vampire. The clones disintegrated into thin air, leaving only the trembling original.

With a swift motion, Leo decapitated the Shadow Goblin in one clean sweep. Its head hit the ground, rolling to a stop as its body crumpled, lifeless. He looked at the fading shadows with a smirk, then stashed the goblin's body in his dimensional storage. 

He flew toward the city gates at incredible speed, his bloodline power deactivating as he approached the entrance. Leo landed gracefully, feeling the intense rush of combat fade. He adjusted his cloak and walked the rest of the way to the blacksmith's shop, knocking on the door.

A gruff voice called out, "We're closed!" It hadn't even been an hour since the system's notification. He knew there were still two hours before the shop officially closed.

"It's me, from earlier. I brought the Shadow Goblin," Leo responded.

The door creaked open, and the blacksmith's eyes widened as he took in the sight of the monster's corpse. "You serious?" he muttered in disbelief. "Even an A-rank party of five can't take this thing down..."

The blacksmith, seeing an opportunity to work with someone of Leo's strength, decided this was a chance to boost his business and get his hands on rare monster materials. He smirked and nodded. "Alright, kid. I'll make your gear. You've earned it."

The blacksmith took a closer look at the corpse, still astonished. He turned to Leo, an excited gleam in his eyes. "Alright, kid. You've brought me a rare catch. I've got enough material here to craft you something special. What kind of weapon are you looking for? A sword? Spear? Perhaps a dagger?"

Leo paused for a moment, imagining the feel of a weapon in his hand, one that would fit the deadly aura he exuded during combat. His expression turned cold and serious. "No," he said, his voice steady and filled with conviction. "A scythe. Make it sleek, with a sharp, slightly pointed end for piercing. It needs to be something that can slice through anything with ease and strike fear into anyone who sees it."

The blacksmith raised an eyebrow, surprised by the request. A scythe was an unusual choice, typically seen as a weapon for reaping souls rather than traditional combat. Yet, given what he had just witnessed from Leo, it made perfect sense. 

The blacksmith chuckled, a grin forming on his lips. "A scythe, huh? You're not just any ordinary adventurer, are you? Alright then, a scythe it is. With the materials from this Shadow Goblin, I can craft you a weapon worthy of your power. Give me some time, and I'll make sure it's a masterpiece."

Leo nodded, his eyes narrowing as he envisioned the weapon in his hand. "Good. I want it to be perfect."

The blacksmith gave a nod of understanding, already planning the design in his mind. "Leave it to me. I won't disappoint."

With that, Leo stepped back, letting the blacksmith get to work. As he turned to leave, a faint smile played on his lips. He could almost feel the weight of the scythe in his hands, the thrill of its blade cutting through his enemies. For the first time, he had a weapon in mind that would complement his growing power perfectly—a reaper's tool for the one who was ready to harvest the souls of any who stood in his path.