Chapter 41: [Chilled Servitude]

Initially, I was under the impression that [Chilled Servitude] belonged to the realm of necromancy. With this assumption, I attempted to wield it upon the lifeless body of the ooze beast. To my disappointment, my efforts proved futile as I received a message indicating the necessity of a living target. Despite my confusion, I refused to be deterred. Determinedly, I set forth towards the rumored location of a bandit camp.

Upon arrival, my suspicions were confirmed. Four figures lounged casually around a crackling fire, their faces illuminated by its warm glow. The evidence of their nefarious deeds was evident in the looted corpses strewn nearby. Additionally, a mark branded onto the side of their heads identified them as banished criminals from a nearby settlement.

'[Chains of Ice]'I harbored no remorse for using them as test subjects, considering that the only offense punishable by expulsion from a settlement was murder. Therefore, any mercy was absent as a solitary chain of ice coiled around the necks of these pitiful souls. Their expressions twisted with fear and horror as they were forcibly dragged from the warmth and comfort of their campfire.

'Now lets see [Chilled Servitude]' Once they were before me still struggling against the chains wrapped around there necks I raise my hand towards the closest bandit.

[Please use on a willing target]

Thats all I saw much to my annoyance, but I didn't think too much as I instantly stomped on the heads of two of the 4 bandits instantly crushing them as I also released the chains around the neck of the other two bandits a man and a woman who started at what I did the blood and brain matter of there friends dripping from my boots but I ignored that as I took out the paper and pencil I kept in my pockets and began writing on it the two bandits still alive attempting to run away but the occasional display of [Chains of Ice] was enough to make that feel futile as stood stock still.

*Accept or die a much slower death than your friends*

The contents of the paper seemed to be all that was needed, causing the now shivering bandits to tremble even more. Both of them struggled to string together a coherent sentence, but their efforts were sufficient. I received the acceptance I sought, their words conveying their compliance despite their fear-stricken state.

'[Chilled Servitude]'

Once I activated the skill, a different screen appeared—this one starkly different from my status or a simple notification. It prompted me to choose the type of bond I wished to establish. Without much hesitation, I set it to "Subordinate." Following that decision, another screen materialized, presenting me with the option to erase their previous personalities. A warning accompanied this choice, cautioning me that such an action would essentially extinguish their essence, releasing their souls. Did I care? Of course not. Thus, I opted to fully erase their minds.

Afterwards, the final screen emerged, inquiring whether I would like to assign them names. I chose not to, opting for them to keep their old names. Initially, when I confirmed this choice, nothing happened. However, as soon as the new menu closed, that's when the changes began. The two bandits collapsed to the ground like dolls with their strings cut.

However, things didn't stop there. At the back of the bandits' necks, small blue gems began to grow, steadily increasing in size until they reached the length of a finger before halting. Following this, the bandits' bodies started to move, their eyes undergoing a dramatic transformation. Previously dark black, they now shone with a light cyan hue, gazing at me with what seemed like newfound zeal.

'What the fuck did I do' Thats all I could ask as I looked at the two being now forced to my servitude a new thought coming up to my my.

'This is dumb' 

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[Name: Brook. D .Newport]

[Race: Undead]

[Species: Skeleton Warrior ]

[Class: Death Knight{Frost}]

[Rank: 2]

[Level: 25](23/40,000)

[Health: 153/153]

[Mana points: 56/56]

[Stat points: 4]

[Strength: 47]

[Endurance: 51]

[Agility: 47]

[Wisdom: 28]

[Intelligence: 28]

[skills: [Scrutinize: Lv 7], [Frost Strike: Lv Max] [Chains of Ice: Lv 7] [Permafrost: Lv 5], [Cold Breath: Lv Max], [Frozen Fortitude: Lv 4],[Chilled Servitude: Lv 1], [Glacial Dread: Lv 1]

[Note: Adequate, unless you want to be forgotten]

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