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After finishing the call from the mother of the body he was possessing, Kane returned his gaze to the laptop and the black crown resting on the desk.
"...I didn't expect at all that the mother of this body would suddenly call. That took me by surprise."
Shaking his head slightly, he decided to put the matter aside; there were more important things to concentrate on. With a sigh, he opened the status window.
[State Information]
Name: Kane Jineman
Title: None
Trait: Symbol of the Black Thorns, Mark of the Emperor of Calamity.
Level: 9
Strength: 21
Agility: 18
Endurance: 16
Mana: 15
Additional stat points: 35
Unique Abilities: Replicate
Skills: Intermediate Dagger Mastery Lv.1, Puppeteer Lv.1, White Sun Lv.1
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"With this, I'll be able to survive the first stage safely," Kane muttered with a satisfied smile as he looked at his status window.
'I'm only one level short of getting a class,' he thought, focusing on the additional points, carefully considering what to do with them.
After a few moments of reflection, he allocated fifteen additional points to the Agility, Mana, and Stamina stats.
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Strength: 21
Agility: 20
Endurance: 20
Mana: 24
Additional stat points: 20
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After improving his stats, he looks at the newly replicated and improved skill ten times and looks at the description.
[White Sun]
You generate a small "White Sun" that emits an intense light, illuminating a radius of 10 meters around it, even in total darkness.
Application: You can instantly manifest the "White Sun" on any target within reach.
Effect on enemies: Enemies that remain close to the "White Sun" for a prolonged period will suffer a gradual weakening, draining their Mana and stamina.
Additional Characteristics: The "White Sun" can hover at a fixed point or follow the user briefly. It also acts as a barrier that burns anyone who tries to pass through it, creating a defensive perimeter.
At your current level, the ability lasts approximately one minute before dissipating. After use, rest for a few minutes before creating another "White Sun."
"I can only use this skill in specific situations... but it's much more detailed now," Kane muttered as he evaluated possible scenarios to take advantage of it with his current level.
"Still, in a pinch, this skill could save me," he thought before reviewing the traits section.
[Mark of the Emperor of Calamity].
This trait belonged to Caius Augustus, the first leader of the Augustus family.
The Mark grants the ability to completely suppress emotions, allowing you to act like a true emperor who coldly calculates the best option no matter the circumstances.
In addition, the Mark also allows you to unleash a violent, terrifying, and domineering aura, as if you were the "Emperor of Calamity" himself.
'This feature really is a wonder,' Kane thought with a smile. He hadn't expected the first leader of the Augustus family to leave him such a valuable gift.
'A trait that allows me to suppress my emotions is beneficial. Although, if it had been given to me before I transmigrated, I probably would have considered it junk,' he mused as he stroked his chin.
In the game [Hero's Genesis], traits are characteristics or abilities that define a character and how they interact with the world, whether in combat, relationships, or progress.
However, acquiring traits comes at a cost, as they violate the fundamental laws of the world. Traits obtained generate Gradual Corruption, slowly corrupting the bearer with each use as their existence is replaced by the one that originated the power.
In addition, there are innate traits instead of bestowed traits; these traits are integrated into the essence of those who carry them from birth.
These innate traits are a fundamental part of the individual's identity. They can be physical manifestations, such as eyes that see beyond the visible or claws capable of tearing reality, or intangible abilities, such as a supernatural charisma that controls minds or an innate endurance that defies death itself.
However, those born with an innate trait also carry a price and may bring a touch of corruption.
This corruption manifests subtly a change in personality, a constant need for control, or a tendency toward aggression.
'While corruption is not a great concern to me at the moment, as I know of a way to purify corrupted features, there is no need to do so now; besides, I don't have the time to gather the ingredients.'
Kane pushed those thoughts aside as he examined the trait that had led him to enter the mausoleum and why he had ventured into that fragment of the historical void.
[Symbol of the Black Thorns].
This trait is connected to an unknown entity whose name alone brings corruption; uttering it would be enough to attract its attention and turn you into its puppet.
This trait recovers stats, stamina, strength, agility, and Mana at 00:00 hours.
In addition, it grants an accelerated regeneration ability, allowing you to heal wounds and recover quickly from physical damage.
"Perfect, the trait hasn't changed," Kane sighed, satisfied after reviewing the trait description and replicated skill, before closing the status window.
Thanks to the Black Thorns trait, he stretched his arms in satisfaction; he felt much better than when he left the Antiqua district. After reviewing his skills and traits, his gaze fell on the black crown. He didn't know what to do with it, as no such item existed in the game.
'Surely it's something important; it belonged to the leader of the Augustus family,' Kane thought as he looked away from the crown. He then turned to his laptop, logged on to the internet, and checked his bank account to see how much money he had left.
"There are three thousand Crowns in the account," he muttered as he looked at the balance.
The "Crown" is the official currency of the game. It is issued in digital and physical form and used in daily transactions, international trade, and as a store of value.
The Crown is divided into 100 "Pennies" (PEN), 1 CRW = 100 PEN. There are bills with the following denominations: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 Crowns, and coins of 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 Pennies, and 1 and 5 Crowns.
In addition, there are also regional currencies called "Shire" (SHR) in the game.
"For a game, it's pretty incredible...". Kane was surprised by how complete and detailed the game was. As he looked at the screen, a news item caught his attention.
[Breaking News: Catastrophe in much of Elandria!
A mysterious black fog has swept much of Elandria, spreading chaos and panic. Witnesses report that this strange mist is lethal to any living thing that approaches, causing instant death or transforming victims into crazed and bloodthirsty monsters, be they Humans, Animals, or Players.
Authorities have urged people to stay away from affected areas.
The origin of the fog and its purpose remain an enigma, increasing concern and uncertainty among the population]
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Author's Note: Sorry for all the information :)