Hellhound

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Alexander had delved into the mysteries of souls, discovering their different types and their profound significance. The knowledge he gained painted a vivid picture of the intricate world of souls.

First, there were the commonplace souls, the low-quality ones, scattered everywhere. Their sizes and soul power values varied depending on the intelligence and emotions of the beings they belonged to. Alexander often used these ordinary souls to craft static objects and make adjustments to items in the system. However, when dealing with items of extraordinary power, they required a substantial consumption of these souls.

Then came the high-quality souls. Fallen souls and noble souls, as the names suggested, could be perceived as equals in terms of quality. While fallen souls were relatively easy to obtain, noble souls proved more elusive, suggesting differences in energy values between them. Noble souls contained more positive energy, while fallen souls were tinged with negative energy. Alexander theorized this based on his observations, as he had yet to acquire a noble soul.

The system utilized both fallen and noble souls to create dynamic derivatives, which translated into skills. It mattered little to the system whether the energy was positive or negative; it could harness both. The only distinction lay in the consumption of souls for skill creation. For example, a noble soul might be fully depleted to create a skill like Bloodlust, whereas a fallen soul would leave some energy remaining.

Lastly, there were the superior-quality souls, exemplified by the holy soul now in Alexander's possession. If low-quality and high-quality souls were ordinary and exceptional, then superior-quality souls were the cream of the crop. From the soul's name, it was evident that there were likely evil souls within this category, counterparts to the holy souls. If holy souls were linked to angels, evil souls would likely hail from high-level demons.

Although Alexander had only obtained a fragment of a superior-quality soul, it held immense value. Despite its limited soul power, it was akin to possessing a complete soul in most regards. With this newfound asset, Alexander could exploit the system's functions to the fullest, leading him to explore the possibilities of his superior-quality soul.

Inquisitive by nature, Alexander engaged in a dialogue with the system. Normally, the system operated mechanically, responding only to specific queries.

After a series of meticulous inquiries, Alexander's expression took an odd turn.

According to the system, superior-quality souls were incredibly rare. In typical circumstances, if demons managed to taint holy souls with dark power, these souls would degrade over time, eventually birthing fallen angels in the Abyss of the Demon World. Fallen angels were not a natural occurrence but belonged to the demon race within the Abyss.

Simultaneously, angels could purify the evil souls of high-level demons, giving birth to angels. The interchangeability of angels and demons fascinated Alexander. It was a peculiar revelation.

However, demons had the choice to consume holy souls, enhancing their demonic power and resistance to holy forces. Similarly, angels could opt to destroy the evil souls of demons, converting them into pure holy power for absorption.

Alexander, holding a mere shard of a soul fragment, contemplated the possibility of delving deep into the Abyss. There, he could expose the fragment to the rich dark and chaotic energy, potentially causing it to become tainted. Due to the unique connection between soul fragments and the primary soul, the contamination might transmit to the main soul, leading to a fall. The likelihood was slim, and it could take an extended period.

This shard held immense value. If Alexander were to present it to the demon kings, it would be an irresistible enticement. It could potentially lead to the fall of Archangel Gabriel, a significant addition to the Abyss's fighting force. Even if there were sacrifices, it was a gamble worth taking.

But the soul fragment had another unique use within the system: the creation and generation of life. Alexander's exploration into the world of souls had unveiled a realm of possibilities that he couldn't have imagined before.

Under normal circumstances, Alexander couldn't use low-quality and high-quality souls to materialize creatures like fish, cats, and dogs. It required superior-quality souls for such feats. The power to create life! Suddenly, Alexander realized that the system's utility had reached a whole new level.

Ordinary people could create life through the act of procreation, but what the system offered was different. It allowed Alexander to create life according to his own specifications. He could customize not only their appearance but also their personalities, powers, and abilities, creating as many beings as he desired.

This was no longer just a system; it was a creator! The system's capabilities seemed almost godlike.

Should he start calling it the "Daddy System" from now on?

Alexander had no intention of following the conventional approach with this holy soul fragment. Offering it to a demon king was out of the question. Aside from the uncertainty of whether he could delve deeper into the Abyss, demons were known for their capriciousness. Alexander couldn't predict how the demon king might reward him – it could be something valuable, nothing at all, or even a fatal flick of the finger. He didn't want to take that risk.

So, Alexander had only two choices at the moment. One was to consume the soul fragment, boosting his strength and resistance to holy power. The other was to use it to create life.

Alexander was torn between the two options. The first was undoubtedly the most practical, but he yearned for the second as well.

The concept of a customized life was akin to giving a player in a game a pet or mount. Truth be told, Alexander had spent nearly half a year in the Abyss, days dominated by killing and harvesting souls to strengthen himself. He had no one to converse with, and even when summoned to other worlds, humans treated him as an outsider. The loneliness he felt was indescribable.

Creating a companion, a pet, or a mount might alleviate some of that loneliness.

Upon returning to his sanctuary, Alexander finally made up his mind.

With Buddy System at his disposal and a substantial number of souls, he could always enhance his strength and resistance to holy power later. Right now, he decided to use it to create a pet or a mount.

As he contemplated what kind of pet to create, Alexander's hand moved unconsciously, sketching the image of a dog...

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