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Chapter 5 - ...

Word Count 2051

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After Hassan entered a deep mental state, he felt as if something was moving inside him, as if a gear was moving.

He wondered what was happening when suddenly he heard a woman's voice in his mind:

[Registering Entity... ]

[Soul 06901-201 contacted ''Origin'' ]

[Rewriting the origin of soul 06901-201. ]

[Completed!]

[The following talents and abilities remained.]

[Item Box] [Gluttony] [Piety] and [Saber Proficiency.]]

[The skills <Item Box>, <Gula>, <Piety> and <Knowledge Proficiency> have transcended.]

[<Appraisal> Was Renamed To <Divine Akashic Eye>. ]

[<Saber Proficiency> Was Renamed To <Sword of Eternity>. ]

[<Item Box> Was Renamed To <Inventory>. ]

Hassan was confused and tried to concentrate, but his mind seemed blurred with a heavy fog covering everything inside it. He couldn't understand what was happening or what those messages meant.

He felt a deep fatigue in his body, even though he knew that as an Undead, his physiology should prevent him from feeling tired.

It was a strange and at the same time delicious feeling, an irresistible urge to give in to tiredness and sleep deeply, like a newborn baby who has no worries or responsibilities.

The cosmic liquid that surrounded him seemed to whisper to him to rest, to leave all worries aside and surrender to deep sleep. It was a temptation hard to resist.

When King Hassan tried to move, he realized that his body was being enveloped by a warm, soft substance, as if he were inside a cocoon.

It was like a mother hugging her child in a motherly embrace.

He could only see the cosmos around him. He felt as if he was floating, weightless, in space.

[ Starting the sequence ... ]

[ Error! ] [ Error! ] [Error! ]

What's happening... ?

[ Looking for a solution ... ]

[Success! ]

[ Initiating Race Change! ]

Race change?

Wasn't being a Skeleton already better?

Wasn't Mr. Skeleton already of a superior race?

[ 1% ... 2% ... 50% ... 69% ... 100%! ]

[ Congratulations! Successful race change ]

[ Error! ] [ Error! ] [ Error! ] [ Error! ] [ Error! ]

There was a failure in the race change process, and a series of error messages were displayed.

'What's that now? Let me rest in peace,' muttered Hassan.

[Understood.]

[Setting the silent mode...]

[Fault Found ... ]

[Undead characteristics were separated into new talents ] ]

[No Remorse] [Cold Blood] [Hatred against humans]

[Talents are coming into conflict with the new race.]

[Deleting Talents... ]

[Unable to delete ... Looking for new solutions... ]

[ ... ]

[Combining the following talents:]

[Piety] [Remorseless] [Cold Blood] and [Hatred against humans.]

[ Successfully created!]

[Ruthless. ]

It seemed that whatever was happening to Hassan would take a long time to end for good.

...

In a large medieval castle: The stone walls of the castle were tall and imposing, with towers at each corner that rose toward the blue sky. Manicured gardens surrounded the castle, with leafy trees and colorful flowers of all the colors of the rainbow.

The interior of the castle was equally impressive, with high vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows that filtered the sunlight, and luxurious dark wood furniture and silk upholstery.

The corridors were long and winding, with tapestries hanging on the walls depicting epic battles and stunning scenery.

In the center of the castle was a large banquet hall, with solid wood tables and benches and a huge crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

Servants circulated silently around the hall, bringing delicious plates of food and refreshing drinks to the guests.

Lucy was seated at one of the tables in the great hall, enjoying an elaborate feast.

( A/N: I guess I'd better say this now but, Lucy, although Hassan calls her 'Little Girl'. She has the appearance of a 14-year-old teenager. )

She was surrounded by other people dressed in fancy clothes, all of whom seemed to be having fun and celebrating.

Lapis Lazuli, wearing formal wear and a serious expression, approached Lucy as she was feasting. His steps were firm and his posture erect, conveying an air of authority.

Lapis Lazuli as always had an impeccable appearance.

She looked stunning and elegant, with clear skin as smooth as porcelain. Her hair was a vibrant pink, framing her angular face in two perfect braids. On the front left side of her head, she sported a red horn, which resembled a small wing.

Her eyes, sky-blue, were penetrating and serene. Her slender and elegant body was covered by a formal and sophisticated outfit, which further enhanced her natural beauty.

However, despite her flawless appearance, her face was completely expressionless, as if she was always in a state of undisturbed serenity.

She bowed respectfully before Lucy and whispered something in her ear.

''My Lady, excuse me,'' she said, drawing Lucy's attention.

Lucy frowned, knowing that this meant she would have to leave her delicious feast.

She nodded, and the girl stepped aside to let her stand up.

Lucy picked up a glass of wine and held it up as she walked down the hall, her footsteps echoing across the stone floor.

She followed the half-succubus through the corridors of the castle to a private room.

The private room was decorated with elegant furniture, a lit fireplace, and tapestries hung on the stone walls. The warm light from the fireplace bathed the room in golden light, creating a cozy atmosphere.

Lucy flopped down on a red velvet sofa, bringing the glass of wine to her lips and closing her eyes in satisfaction.

Lapis Lazuli closed the living room door, revealing her always unperturbed expression. Her bright eyes stared at Lucy as she approached.

''My Lady.'' Said Lapis Lazuli, added stoically, ''Lord Hassan, while fighting the Rat King fell into a mysterious lake, and reckoned with the time inside the Tower, he has been trapped for a decade."

Lapis Lazuli delivered the information with her typical unflappable expression, but Lucy noticed that there was something strange in her voice. She sounded annoyed.

Lucy raised an eyebrow and placed her wine glass on the coffee table. ''One decade? That's impossible. How could that have happened?''

Lapis Lazuli hesitated for a moment before answering. ''Apparently, the lake has the power to distort time. An hour outside the lake is equivalent to a year inside it.''

Lucy frowned. ''So does that mean that Hassan spent ten years inside this lake? And why didn't he try to get out?''

Lapis Lazuli shook her head. ''He was enveloped by a strange-looking cocoon... From the moment he fell into the lake.''

Lucy sighed and rubbed her temples. ''That's a mess.''

Lapis Lazuli agreed. ''Yes, that's why I came here.''

Lucy sighed again. ''All right, I'll come visit you soon.''

Lapis Lazuli nodded. ''I understand.''

Lucy agreed and got up from the couch, ''Very well, let's start planning. And prepare some more of that wine, please.''

'... Now, what exactly is this lake she's talking about?" thought Lucy, she couldn't remember any lake, especially not in the tutorial. Truth be told, there were powerful items in the tutorial, but there was a certain difficulty to obtain it, but, she never knew of a lake.

Lucy wondered if maybe there was something she didn't know about the tutorial. She couldn't remember any mysterious lake, but that didn't mean it didn't exist.

''Hmpf!'' Lucy huffed, feeling a mixture of frustration and disbelief.

She was certain that she had never heard of a mysterious lake in the tutorial, and now Lapis was informing her of King Hassan's fall into such a place.

She shook her head, trying to clear her thoughts and focus on the situation at hand. Maybe she had simply forgotten, but still, something didn't seem right.

There was no way she could simply not know about a mysterious lake in the tutorial.

...

Back at the mysterious lake, a being emerged from the waters of the lake completely naked, with water running down his entire body and long hair

He observed the surroundings with his curious eyes. They were yellow with a six-pointed star on each one, shining brightly with curiosity.

He observed the place and noticed that it was a perfect circle, with a lake in the middle and ancient stones and debris around it. One of this debris caught his attention - a being had been crushed underneath it, with a splash of blood.

''Hah~ Little Mouse was crushed?'' Laughed the Being.

But he quickly lost interest in his surroundings, as he began to observe his reflection in the water.

He is about six feet tall. His skin is porcelain white, smooth, and even, with no spots or scars.

His face is considered handsome, with fine, delicate features. He has yellow eyes with a six-pointed star on each one, which glows mysteriously.

His nose is elegant and fine, and his mouth is well-designed. His ears are pointed and elongated, marking him as an elf.

His platinum blond hair is falling down over his shoulders and back, flowing in soft, shiny strands. They are carefully combed back, exposing his elegant ears.

The Being's eyes are particularly striking, with the six-pointed star adding a mystical, magical quality to his appearance.

That person was Hassan. He played with his hair as he thought about the irony of fate that he had gone from a mere human to a skeleton and now to an elf.

''... Now, I am the one who plays with Fate.'' Hassan gave an enigmatic smile.

Furthermore ...

He spoke with a beautiful smile on his face. ''My new appearance is dazzling.''

And he looked at the Lake of Origin and decided to put it to use.

Hassan raised his hand and an invisible force seemed to emanate from him, causing the lake of Origin to stir and form waves. Suddenly, a whirlpool of water formed in the center of the lake.

Although the whirlpool seemed immense and dangerous, Hassan seemed completely in control. He didn't let a single drop of water escape as he masterfully manipulated the lake's power.

Hassan as he pointed a finger downward, and watched the whirlpool of water crash against the container that held it. As the water made contact with the ground, an explosion of multi-colored lights suddenly appeared before Hassan's eyes.

He stood in awe as he watched the lights dance around him, creating a mesmerizing and magical aura.

Finally, the lights began to calm down, and the water disappeared without a trace, in place of the water was an elegant sword.

The sword was a masterpiece of craftsmanship, with a thin, sharp blade that shone like moonlight. Its silver hue was so bright that it seemed to reflect the light around it, giving it a supernatural glow.

The golden handle was adorned with intricate details, and the guard was bow-shaped, made of a metal that seemed to be as sharp as the blade of the sword. There was no pommel at the end of the handle, making the sword even more elegant and balanced.

Hassan enjoyed the beauty of the sword for a few moments. He gripped it firmly, feeling the weight of the weapon in his hands, and concentrated on his fencing technique.

He raised the sword and struck a few blows in the air, moving with grace and precision. The blade cut through the air, leaving a shining trail in its path as if dancing in the air.

At that moment ...

[ Water Gives Origin Gave Life to the Sacred Sword! ]

Hassan heard a pleasant notification voice inside his mind.

[ Do you wish to name it? ]

Hassan did not hesitate and named the sword with a pleasant name. ''Durandal.''

Then a holographic screen appeared in front of him, lightly illuminating Hassan's face.

[ Durandal ]

Type: Sword

Rank: ---

Attack Damage: 1001

Abilities:

[Mana Absorption] [Life Absorption] [Manipulating Space] [Anti-Life] [Anti-Magic] [Infinite Collapse]

Durability: ---

Statistics:

When Equipped:

+100 Strength

+80 Agility

+50 Intelligence

+70 Stamina

+120 Magic Energy

'Hmm? It sure is a good sword, and, did the stats change after my body was rebuilt?' thought Hassan, he continued with his line of thought: 'Maybe something else has changed, I'd better take a look at it.'

So, to check this out, Hassan opened his status window and couldn't help but be surprised at what he was seeing.

'Status.'

[Status]

[Name]: King Hassan

[Race]: High Elf

[Titles]: 1

[Level]: 1

[Health]: 1.000 (+2.700)

[Mana]: 1.000 (+3.200)

[Stats]:

[Strength]: 100 (+300)

[Agility]: 100 (+280)

[Intelligence]: 100 (+250)

[Endurance]: 100 (+270)

[Magic Energy]: 100 (+320)

[Points]: 0

[Talents]: [High Elf] [Inventory] [Gluttony] [Ruthless] [Akashic Divine Eye] [Sword of Eternity] [?] [?] [?]

[Skills]: [Elven Magic]