Chapter 8: Indelible Ichor Bloodline (Ancient)

Aiden swallowed the repugnant creature whole, forcing it down his throat and bracing himself for the expected notification from the system. But seconds ticked by, replaced by a growing sense of bewilderment. His eyes held a clear confusion as he waited, anticipation turning into frustration.

Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, a translucent screen materialized in front of him, its text glowing eerily in the dim light.

[Primordial Predator Activated!]

[Devouring the Essence of the Indelible Ichor (Grade: Ancient)]

[Extracting the Genes of the Indelible Ichor…]

[Extraction Successful!]

[Obtained the Bloodline Ability of the Indelible Ichor]

[Indelible Ichor Bloodline (Ancient): The Blood of Ichor contains the Undying property. Grants the user Perennial Regeneration ability. There may be loss of a percentage of user Bloodline after the fusion.]

[Transformation Process Activated!]

Aiden stared at the notification, his mind struggling to grasp the information. Before he could fully comprehend its meaning, a searing pain ripped through his entire body. It wasn't the familiar throbbing ache from his injuries, but a deeper, more primal agony that seemed to originate from within his very core.

He wanted to scream, to writhe in the dirt in an attempt to escape the excruciating torture, but his muscles refused to obey. He felt his body being ripped apart, every fiber, every cell undergoing a brutal, agonizing transformation. It was as if he was being rebuilt from the ground up, each piece reassembled in a way he couldn't understand.

Just as he was about to succumb to the overwhelming pain, another message materialized before his blurred vision.

[Primordial Devil Bloodline Awakened! Hidden condition met! The Indelible Ichor Bloodline is being devoured by the Primordial Devil Bloodline.]

A horrifying surge of primal hunger flooded him. His blood, a ravenous beast trapped within his veins, clamored for more, hungering for something darker, more substantial.

He could feel a surge of dark energy coursing through his veins, an insatiable hunger gnawing at him from within.

His vision blurred, the once vibrant world around him fading into an abyss of darkness.

This new hunger wasn't for food, but for something else entirely. It craved power, destruction, a relentless need to satiate its insatiable desires. Aiden's eyes, once filled with fear and determination, turned completely black, devoid of any trace of humanity.

The agonizing screams that had threatened to escape his throat moments ago died down, replaced by an unsettling silence. He lay sprawled on the ground, drained of all energy.

The rain continued to pour, washing away the blood and tears spilled on the forest floor, Aiden remained unconscious.

**

[King Version, Day 2/30]

A jolt ran through Aiden's mind, the sound of a notification cutting through the remnants of his sleep.

He groaned, swatting blindly at the air, momentarily mistaking the sound for a bothersome insect buzzing near his ear.

Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves overhead, dappling his face in warmth. Blinking away the remnants of sleep, Aiden slowly opened his eyes, the world coming into focus with a blurry haze.

The memory of devouring the strange creature and acquiring the ability washed over him like a tidal wave. He had lost consciousness twice – within a single day.

He realized something with a jolt. His eyes darted to the sky, the clear blue expanse confirming his suspicions. Day one of this bizarre world had already passed.

He slowly pushed himself up, surprised by the ease with which his muscles responded. His gaze immediately fell on his mangled hand and leg, the source of his recent agony.

A smile, genuine and wide, spread across his face as he saw them completely healed, devoid of any trace of the previous day's damage. No scars, no pain, just smooth, healthy flesh. "It's incredible," he murmured, disbelief lacing his voice. The broken and poisoned limbs that had rendered him helpless just yesterday were now restored, even stronger than before. He could feel the power thrumming within him, a vibrant current coursing through his veins.

Eager to test his newfound strength, Aiden sprang to his feet. He threw a punch into the air, feeling the force snap behind his fist with surprising power.

He had been drained and lifeless yesterday, and now he felt like a man reborn, pulsating with vitality.

Soon, His eyes turned to the notification screen, his mind drawn back to the message that had appeared while he was unconscious.

[Indelible Ichor added to the record of Primordial Preys.]

[Indelible Ichor(Ancient, lvl ???): An unique being born from an unknown source. Developed a habit of eating the nectar of the ??? Flower. It has an everlasting body and endless vitality that regenerates even when all its vitality parts are destroyed. However Due to continuously losing his life force, it has weakened to an extreme degree.]

[Obtained 240 Life Force(LF) from Indelible Ichor]

Intrigued, Aiden read and reread the information. So, the creature he devoured was called the "Indelible Ichor."

The message revealed a detailed analysis of the "Indelible Ichor." This unique creature, the text explained, possessed an everlasting body and endless vitality, constantly regenerating even from the brink of death.

Driven by a newfound curiosity, Aiden remembered he needed 100 Life Force to level up. He promptly opened his status screen, eagerness coursing through him.

Status Window

Name: Aiden Fernandez

Age: 14

Race: Lesser Human (99.85% Human

Bloodline + 0.15% Primordial Devil ???)

Bloodline: Primordial Devil ??? (Grade: Unknown)

Level: 3/10 (Life Force: 40/400)

Tier: Awakened (Tier 1)

Strength: 5

Agility: 5

Vitality: 6

Endurance: 4

Spirit: 20

Health: 60/60

Stamina: 40/40

Mana: 0/100

Undistributed Stats: 4

Innate Talent: None

Skills: <Devil Truth of Misery (Rare)>, <Perennial Regeneration>

Aiden blinked in disbelief. He was already level 3!

He now had 4 undistributed attribute points waiting to be allocated, which could significantly enhance his abilities.

A wave of excitement and anticipation washed over him.

Aiden closed the interface, a determined glint returning to his eyes. He had survived the first day, and with his newfound abilities, he felt a glimmer of hope. He didn't know what awaited him in this strange world, but he wouldn't go down without a fight.

Afterwards, Aiden surveyed his surroundings. The sun had climbed higher in the sky, casting long shadows through the dense foliage. The rain had stopped, leaving behind a fresh, earthy scent. This was a new day, a new beginning.

….