4. Discovering the gift

The sensation of hunger struck Azurael like a lightning bolt, a sudden and overwhelming need that caught him off guard.

A profound emptiness, akin to a voracious black hole, emanated from his stomach, causing his mouth to flood with saliva. Droplets of the corrosive liquid dripped onto the ground, instantly dissolving it into green smoke. But Azurael paid no heed to the spectacle unfolding beneath him. His body's instinctual craving eclipsed everything else, and he couldn't tear his eyes away from the eggshell he had just emerged from.

This broken, grotesque, blackened eggshell emitted an irresistible aroma, as if it were beckoning Azurael with an unspoken promise: "I am delectable."

Questions raced through his mind. Could he actually eat it? Did some creatures consume their eggshells after hatching? Starvation gnawed at him, leaving little room for contemplation. Desperate to satiate his hunger, Azurael seized a piece of the eggshell and shoved it into his mouth, biting down with a ravenous ferocity.

The eggshell crunched beneath his teeth, surprisingly palatable. It possessed a crispy texture, reminiscent of toasted rice. Azurael couldn't help but savor the unexpected deliciousness.

As Azurael devoured the eggshell, a peculiar transformation began to occur within his consciousness. A procession of names, each more formidable and laden with ancient power than the last, cascaded through his mind like a torrential storm. It was a revelation of his true demon name, a moniker that resonated with a dark and potent energy.

Azurael Thanatos Tenebris Erebus Zephyros Nocturnus Obsidian Morrigan Stygian Phobos Mordred Nyx Sepulchral ..... Thanarion.

This lengthy and arcane name imprinted itself upon Azurael's very soul. It was a name that held immense significance among demons, for it was their true demon name—a secret that must never be disclosed to anyone. It was a mark, a powerful resonance that connected a demon to the core of their being.

Azurael now understood the gravity of this revelation. The knowledge of one's true demon name was a double-edged sword, a source of great power and vulnerability. If it fell into the wrong hands, it could be used as a potent weapon to locate and harm a demon.

The realization of his true demon name put Azurael on high alert. In this unknown world, as a transformed demon, he needed to adapt to his new identity and understand the rules that governed this realm. He couldn't approach this world with the his old mindset; such thinking could lead to his demise.

Survival was paramount, and Azurael cherished this second chance. He understood the preciousness of existence, having faced death once before. He couldn't take his continued existence for granted in this mysterious world.

But the revelations didn't end there. As Azurael grappled with the shock of his newfound identity as a demon, another layer of understanding began to unfurl within his mind. The eggshell's inheritance was more generous than he had initially realized.

Amidst the swirling maelstrom of memories, Azurael uncovered the existence of a mysterious system. It was like a hidden door, a gateway to untapped potential, and the key to unlocking his newfound abilities.

With a newfound clarity, Azurael began to fathom the intricacies of this enigmatic system and how to access its latent powers. The realization that he possessed not only the heritage of a demon but also the means to harness a formidable system sent shivers down his spine.

As Azurael stood there, still processing the revelation of his true demon name, a radiant sigil materialized before his eyes. It pulsed with an eerie, otherworldly energy before unfurling like a scroll to reveal an intricate panel of attributes. It was a manifestation of the Custom Made Despair Emperor System that had just activated.

Name: Azurael

Race: Despair Demon

Bloodline: (?????) Despair Emperor

Demon Name: Azurael Thanatos Tenebris Erebus Zephyros Nocturnus Obsidian Morrigan Stygian Phobos Mordred Nyx Sepulchral... Thanarion

Form: Newborn (Premature)

Hierarchy: Bottom of the low rank

Attribute: Dark, Despair, ?

Strength: G+

Speed: G-

Magic Energy: H-

Endurance: G

Loaded Materials: None

Skills: None

Talent Ability 1: Soul Peer Explanation: After living beings die, you can easily discover the location of their souls.

Talent Ability 2: Demon Blood Explanation: The Demon race is bloodthirsty and warlike. It is very easy for you to go berserk whenever you enter combat. In addition, Demon Blood gives you better affinity with negative energies.

Talent Ability 3: Soul Devouring Addiction Explanation: It is in a Despair Demon's nature to devour and play with souls, aswell as bringing the most amount of Despair out of souls. It refers to the pleasure and ecstasy brought about through devouring souls and bringing Despair onto them.

Talent Ability 4: Despair Infusion Explanation: Your connection to the essence of despair allows you to infuse your attacks with its malevolent energy. When in combat, your strikes carry an aura of hopelessness, causing emotional turmoil in your opponents and weakening their resolve.

Talent Ability 5: Desolation Sight Explanation: Your eyes possess the ability to perceive and magnify the despair within the hearts of living beings. This heightened perception allows you to detect hidden emotions, vulnerabilities, and secrets, granting you a unique advantage in social interactions and manipulation.

Talent Ability 6: Abyssal Resonance Explanation: You can harness the despair within your own soul to create an aura of oppressive darkness. This aura not only affects the emotions of those nearby, inducing feelings of dread and despondency, but it also enhances your own abilities, increasing your strength, speed, and magical prowess in the presence of profound despair.

Talent Ability 7: Despair Devourer (Basic) Explanation: You can consume the lingering despair of defeated foes, replenishing your own vitality and magical energy. The greater the despair of your vanquished enemies, the more substantial your recovery.

Talent Ability 7: Despair Devourer (Advanced)[Locked] Explanation: Your ability to consume despair reaches a higher level, allowing you not only to replenish your own strength but also to temporarily amplify your attributes. The more profound the despair you consume, the greater the boost to your physical and magical capabilities.

Talent Ability 7: Despair Devourer (Master)[Locked] Explanation: Your mastery of consuming despair is unparalleled. When you devour the despair of others, it not only rejuvenates your body and enhances your attributes but also grants you temporary access to unique despair-based abilities, limited only by your imagination and the depth of the despair consumed.

Talent Ability 7: Despair Devourer (Divine) [Locked]Explanation: ?????

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Items: None

Types of Despair in Possession:

Low-Grade: None

High-Grade: None

Superior-Grade: None

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Azurael had a sense of novelty about his rebirth as a Despair Demon, but his initial realization of his weakness was disheartening, even for him.

His first order of business was to understand how to harness the power of this system.

To his relief, despite its apparent complexity, the system's operation was relatively straightforward. It didn't take long for Azurael to grasp its basic functions.

Displayed on the first page was a virtual representation of his body, showcasing all his current attributes. Azurael's goal was to enhance himself by describing and defining various attributes, qualities, and features, which he would then integrate into his actual form using a process called 'Despair Creation.'

However, there was a crucial requirement for these modifications—an ample reserve of despair.

For example, if Azurael desired to grow his wings fully, he'd start by describing them. He could specify their appearance, function, and even add special effects like fire or frost. Once satisfied, he'd invoke the Despair Creation, spending a corresponding amount of despair to bring his vision to life.

The more intricate and detailed the alteration, the more intense the definition, and the more extravagant the special effects, the greater the quality and quantity of despair needed to finalize the transformation.

Azurael scratched his head, pondering his first step. "Where can I obtain my initial dose of despair?"

As if responding to his thoughts, the purple moon's radiance intensified, casting an eerie glow across the beach. The radiation acted as a beacon, signaling the awakening of the numerous Demon eggs around him. One after another, these eggs cracked open, and the fledgling Demons emerged, breaking free from their shells with strange growls, transforming the once-silent beach into a bizarre and animated scene.