As the creature of hell stepped out from the burning black flames, each step left a dark flame burning in its footprint. The creature's movement was swift and blurry, as if it were moving with the shadows. It cast four shadows as it moved, each having a personality of its own. It was as if its shadows were living things. Rasoul continued to observe the creature, but a chime from the system brought him out of his daze.
"Ding...
[Creation Upgrade successful]
[Azura Dark Flamed Variant Lion has been upgraded to Abyssal Emberfiend]
[Bloodline has been upgraded to Stygian Malevolence]
[4 new abilities have been unlocked]
[Class has been updated to Abyssal Assassin]
[A sub-class has been unlocked: Grim Reaper]
[The Creation has received a new Title: Abyssal Guardian]
[Subordinate Sabrats Realm has been suppressed from Calamity to Alpha Beast]
[The Host is advised to increase his Rank to unlock the full potential of his subordinates]
[The rest of the bloodline will assimilate as the subordinate rises in Realms]
[The Subordinate has unlocked a unique energy known as demonic energy due to its unique nature]"
[][Elements (2)][] | [][Abilities (12)][] | [][Skills &Techniques (1)][] | [][Sub-Classes (1)][] | [][Titles (1)][]
[Abilities
[Name: Sabrat]
[Age: 19]
[Class: Abyssal Assassin]
[Potential: God]
{Bloodline: Stygian Malevolence: 70%]
{Realm: Beast: Alpha Beast, Human: Semi-Saint]
[Rank:6]
[Mana: 30,000]
[STR: 3,589| AGL: 3,490| DEX: 3,800| INT: 2,900| DEF: 3,300]
[Role: Hell Assassin]
[Trust Level: 100%]
"An Abyssal Emberfiend, seriously? What a terrible name," Rasoul mumbled as he delved into the messages.
"He's gotten pretty strong now. I wonder what new tricks he's picked up." With a swift command, Rasoul opened the abilities tab.
[Abilities (8)]
[New Abilities (4)]
>>[Specter's Vengeance: Active] - (Tier 4)
[Ephemeral Retribution:]
- When struck by an enemy, phase into the shadows, becoming incorporeal and reflecting a portion of the damage back to the attacker.
[Curse of Desolation:]
- Inflict a potent curse on foes, sapping their strength and causing them to feel the weight of despair, reducing their combat abilities.
[Netherstep Ambush:]
- Dissolve into the shadows and reappear behind a targeted enemy, catching them off guard for a powerful and debilitating surprise attack.
[Reaper's Evasion:]
- Shift between dimensions to avoid physical and magical attacks, granting temporary invulnerability and a chance to counterattack while intangible.
>>[Pyroblade: Active] - (Tier 4)
[Blazing Finesse:]
-Coat your daggers in searing flames, augmenting their cutting power and causing lingering burn damage with each strike.
[Inferno Dance:]
- Execute a swift and deadly dance with your daggers, leaving trails of fire in your wake that ignite enemies and the surrounding environment.
[Emberstorm Blades:]
- Hurl enchanted daggers that explode on impact, creating small firestorms that engulf foes in a radius, dealing damage over time.
[Hellforged Ignition:]
- Imbue your daggers with hellfire that spreads to enemies on contact, causing a chain reaction of fiery explosions among clustered foes.
>>[Umbral Annihilation: Active] - (Tier 4)
[Shadowmeld Mastery:]
- Melt seamlessly into the shadows, becoming completely invisible and intangible, allowing for perfect stealth and evasion.
[Nightmare Incursion:]
- Project terrifying illusions directly into the minds of enemies, inducing madness, and fear, and rendering them temporarily incapacitated.
[Abyssal Grasp:]
- Extend tendrils of pure darkness to bind and immobilize enemies, draining their life force to rejuvenate your own.
[Eclipse of Oblivion:]
- Unleash a sphere of consuming darkness that engulfs the battlefield, rendering all within it blind and vulnerable to your attacks while you remain unaffected.
>>[Infernal Convergence: Active] - (Tier 4)
[Hellfire Nova:]
- Summon a massive explosion of hellfire, incinerating everything in its radius and leaving a burning aftermath that persists, dealing continuous damage.
[Demonic Onslaught:]
- Materialize a legion of demonic entities to assail your foes, tearing through defenses and overwhelming them with relentless, unstoppable force.
[Abyssal Domination:]
- Temporarily seize control of enemy minions or lesser creatures, turning them into loyal infernal allies that fight on your behalf.
[Soul Inferno:]
- Channel the energies of the underworld to engulf your weapon or limbs in a raging inferno, dramatically increasing attack power and causing lingering burns with each strike.
"Damn, this guy has become even more powerful and demonic. How did this happen? How did he get so many overpowered abilities that even a necromancer like me doesn't have?" Rasoul exclaimed with a twinge of envy. As a Necromancer, he could not turn foes into allies; the only thing he could brag about was the slave seal. However, Sabrat had unlocked an ability that allowed him to seize and control creatures on the battlefield.
"This is too overpowered; he could turn any beast below him into his ally and use them in battle. This guy has become too strong."
"So, are you still not jealous? Sabrat has become more powerful than you," Rasoul asked Lara as she continued to observe her colleague from afar.
"I'm okay. It doesn't matter whether he becomes stronger than me or not. We are all on the same team; there's no need to become insecure about such trivialities."
"Okay. If you say so... I'll be upgrading you too soon, so be ready," Rasoul replied as he continued to look at her.
Rasoul remained oblivious to the fact that he had fallen in love with the woman standing beside him. His mind functioned like a computer program, driven by logic rather than emotion. It would take some time for him to catch on.
Curious about the new title, he thought, 'What does this new title do?' Rasoul had already received a title after completing the Monster Tide quest. Its benefits transcended common sense, so he wanted to check what this Abyssal Guardian title could offer.
ding...
[Title]
[Abyssal Guardian]
>> The Subordinate can move between the Mortal Realm and the Nether Realm at will.
>> The Subordinate can open the portal to the Nether realm.
>> The Subordinate can unleash demonic creatures onto any battlefield.
'Wow, that's too overpowered. How is this possible? Sabrat has turned it into a demonic overlord that rules the planes of hell,' Rasoul thought inwardly. 'He's now comparable to Satan himself, just that he is under my control. This is too great. I will soon have an army that empires will run from.' He continued to smile as he thought inwardly, pondering the effects of this subclass.
ding...
[Sub Class]
[Grim Reaper]
>> The Subordinate can communicate with the souls of recently dead people.
>> The Subordinate can reap the souls of dead people.
'Not weird at all...
'Sabrat, buddy, care to turn back into your human form now?' Rasoul spoke to him telepathically.
A few moments later, a handsome guy emerged from the burning flames, revealing a wide spread of black wings on his back. Though his hair retained its white color, a distinctive eye tattoo adorned his forehead. With a well-defined jawline sure to captivate any lady's attention, his physique showcased a well-refined six-pack. Standing at a height of 2 meters, he slightly surpassed Rasoul.
Continuing to advance, a black short-sleeved armor materialized on his body, with daggers visibly sheathed in various parts of the armor. His overall appearance mirrored that of an assassin sent straight from the deepest part of hell.
"How do I look, guys? Do you think ladies will like it?" Sabrat asked the moment he approached Rasoul and Lara.
"He's become more shameless. I honestly thought, for once, he would grow up. I guess I just hoped for the impossible," Lara clapped back at Sabrat's question.
"You're just jealous that I'm now the strongest," Sabrat asserted, clearly keen on maintaining his status.
"Who's jealous? I'll soon become stronger than you once I get my upgrade. Enjoy your few minutes of fame because I'll soon surpass you in all aspects," Lara teased back, eager to see Sabrat's reaction. However, just as she awaited his response, Rasoul spoke.
"Alright, guys, we don't have much time. Lara, it's time for your upgrade."
Rasoul aimed to empower his subordinates before their journey into the tomb, desiring strength in all aspects. He deliberately selected the Necromancer Class to conceal his true power, opting for a deceptive facade. In Venara, summoners were often perceived as weak, and Rasoul intended to exploit this perception, projecting an appearance of vulnerability while harboring the potential for a devastating strike against anyone who crossed him.
Little did Rasoul know, the very front he chose would soon prove to be his greatest asset. He would employ this class to ascend the ladder of conquest and liberation, unlocking the true potential behind his Necromancer abilities in Venara's world, where numerous formidable entities lurked.
"System, initiate the upgrade process for my subordinate named Lara," Rasoul commanded, withdrawing potent items from his space ring. Among them were thunder-based spirit fruits, thunder stones, minerals, herbs, precious flowers, a vial containing golden liquid, and a pure white, crackling stone.
Rasoul had discovered these resources during his exploration of the ring. Unbeknownst to him, he had just unearthed two items for which empires would go to war for. The Pure White Stone, known as Zenithium Radiance Divine Dao Stone, was one of the ten divinely blessed stones that formed only once every 10,000 years. Additionally, the golden liquid he extracted was Phoenix Tears, a rare substance derived from the tears of a divine phoenix that once ruled the fire empire eons ago.
The system deliberately omitted those details, recognizing Rasoul's joy in using the items to upgrade Lara. It wasn't a mere machine following instructions; the system possessed a soul and a mind of its own. In a previous life, before its transformation into a system, it had been a god delving into celestial pure light energy. The system's happiness for Lara's impending transformation wasn't rooted in personal affection but rather in the knowledge that it would set the stage for Lara to become the force that would kindle the flames in Rasoul's heart. Unbeknownst to all, one part of the prophecy was on the verge of being fulfilled.
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In the vast cosmos away from Rasoul's universe, an entity exuding an unparalleled beauty gazed downward, tears streaming from her eyes. While she appeared happy and content, her words conveyed a bittersweet emotion.
"That's all I can do for you, sister. I hope this time you find the happiness that has eluded you before."
This entity would later be revealed as Maya Durin Tigerkin, the Celestial of Fire and Thunder, who sacrificed her love so that her sister, Lara, could experience the happiness she yearned for.