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Shadow Slave: Diaries of a Stranger in even Stranger Lands

William finds himself inside one of his favorite novels. Unfortunately, that novel is Shadow Slave in which not even the gods were able to stave off their doom. Given continuous impossible challenges by the surreal nightmare trial. It is only his will that will determine whether he will succeed or break. Disclaimer: this fanfic has elements of romance and maybe multiple relationships in future chapters. You've been informed and warned, I want no belly aching in the comments. Otherwise, enjoy your reading stranger. Discord link for server: https://discord.com/invite/485CavWqnm Link for the Youtube Channel containing all of the available theme songs for the fanfic: https://www.youtube.com/@John_Doe_77726

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MC Status

A.N: Please be warned that this contains spoilers. It is mostly for marking the MC's progression. Memories and echoes are detailed more in another auxiliary chapter titled 'Memories and Echoes'.

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Name: William

True Name: Malevolent Star

Description: A star in the night sky with an unusual dark aura, appearing to defy the cosmic order. This malevolent star, unlike its celestial counterparts, possesses an eerie influence over the fates of those who gaze upon it. It's said to be "fateless" because it disrupts the natural order of destinies, causing uncertainty and chaos. (Credit to WhOaMI)

Rank: Sleeper

Class: Devil

Iceborne Cores: [4/7]

Soul Fragments: [178/4000]

Attributes: [Fateless], [Eidetic Kinesthesia], [Adaptive], [Living Undead], [Monarch Beyond the Grave], [Mental Fortitude (D+)], [Muscle Evolution (B-)], [Essence Assimilation], [Enhanced Reflexes (C+)], [Royalty], [Abyssal Scion]

[Fateless] attribute description: "You are an anomaly in the weave of Fate like a drop of oil in a lake. The strings of Fate have no hold over you. Either a curse or a blessing, only one thing is clear... only you are truly free to make your own fate."

[Eidetic Kinesthesia] attribute description: "You have the ability to memorize and mimic any form of movement as soon as you lay eyes on it."

[Adaptive] attribute description: "Humanity has always been able to survive due to their wit and adaptive nature. You, however, take that concept to another level."

[Living Undead] attribute description: "You have the characteristics of both the undead and the living."

[Monarch Beyond the Grave]: "Even among the dead there is a hierarchy. You are the monarch of the living dead. All undead follow your commands without question. Hostile undead are suppressed innately by the nature of your regal presence."

[Mental Fortitude - (D+)] Description: [After constant torture, your mind has adapted and increased its resistance against mental attacks.]

[Muscle Evolution - (B-)] Description: [After constant abuse, your muscle fibers - against every rule of nature and biology - increased in quantity and quality slightly.]

[Essence Assimilation] Description: [Through constant exposure of your body to foreign soul essence, it has adapted and is now able to steadily purify and absorb stray soul essence.] {A.N: Speed of the assimilation is dependent on soul rank.}

[Enhanced Reflexes - (C+)] Description: [Through constant struggle, your nervous system is able to send and receive impulses faster and more efficiently.]

[Royalty] description: "You have slain the last remaining member of the royal house of Leonia. By right of conquest, you are the sole ruler of the Kingdom of Leonia. This attribute will be transferred to eldest of your bloodline upon your demise. It can also be given to another person willingly by the owner."

[Abyssal Scion] description: "Your body has become the host of the Abyssal Heart that has somehow been purified of the original owner's remnant will. Your affinity to True Darkness have increased exponentially."

Undead Monarch Abilities(Not Aspect Abilities) : [Mantle of Death], [Undead Resilience], [Soul Sight], [Frozen Heart]

[Mantle of Death] ability description: [All creatures see glimpses of their mortality when gazing upon you royal visage.] (A.N: The duration of effect is based on the difference between the caster and the target's strength.)

[Undead Resilience] ability description: [Your body is ever more resilient to punishment, much like your undead kin. It makes you harder to kill.]

[Soul Sight] ability description: [Your eyes can see beyond the corporeal world.]

[Frozen Heart] description: "You heart is encased in primordial ice giving you authority over cold and frost. You also gain immunity to cold and heat."

Aspect: [Living Lich King]

Aspect Rank: [Semi-Divine]

Description: [You are an abomination that breaks all laws of nature and fate. No greater being will have ever allowed you to come into existence if they could help it. You are an undead who had not only retained his humanity but also his soul.]

Innate Ability: [Anomaly]

[Anomaly]

Ability Desciption: [You are an unknown variable in the weave. Your abilities are empowered when altering fate. However, doing that puts you in the crosshairs of fate itself, and antagonizing fate has never been good for one's health.]

Aspect Ability: [Raise Undead]

[Raise Undead]:

Description: [Bind the souls of the dead to your eternal will and raise them to do your bidding.]

--- Sub-Ability: [Bind Royal Guard (0/3)]:

Description: [The Lich King can choose certain undead to become a part of his royal guard.]

Aspect Legacy: [Frostmourne], [Profane Grimoire]

[Frostmourne Description: The fabled, nigh-unbreakable mourneblade, Frostmourne, has chosen you as its new master and is the new conduit of your immortality. However, its powers have faded due to its long slumber. et, even in its weakened state, Frostmourne will not sit to be wielded by a weak-willed coward. Strive to stand at the top lest your soul be consumed as many previous unworthy masters.]

Memory Name: Frostmourne

Memory Rank: ?

Memory Tier: II [1828/2000]

Memory Type: Weapon

Memory Enchantments: [Soul Rune], [Forge Rune]

[Soul Rune]

Enchantment Description: [Just as the blade cuts flesh, so does Frostmourne rend the soul and feeds on it.]

[Forge Rune]

Enchantment Description: [Frostmourne can cannibalize other weapons and take up their appearance and enchantments.]

Absorbed Weapons (4/4):

- Black Spear - [Masterwork], [United We Stand], [Fleet Foot]

- Ram-Headed Club - [Bone Breaker], [Siege Weapon]

- Ramming Shield - [Stubborn], [Ramming Speed]

- Tarnished Duty - [Rally], [Sentinel], [Burden of Responsibility], [Duty Above All]

[Profane Grimoire Description: An old book containing magic alien to the world. If one listened carefully, one may hear the lingering voice of the foul entity that created it.]

Memory Name: Profane Grimoire

Memory Rank: Dormant

Memory Tier: -

Memory Tyре: Тооl

Memory Enchantment: [Magic]

[Magic]

Enchantment Description: The owner of this grimoire can cast spells written in it by consuming essence.

Flaw: [Hollowing]

Description: [To live forever, one must forget. Your immortality is imperfect. Every time you suffer fatal wounds and die, you shall lose a part of yourself until nothing remains but a shell of your former self.]