Book 1:Chapter 28: OP SKILLS!
This! It's the Jade pendant that his mother and father left him. Ever since he entered the void and insert it in the tablet he didn't see this pendant anymore.
"But now I know your value and you're the clue to solving all this mystery and what's this sacrifice that my parents made." Taking out the pendant from his inventory holding it tight he felt a resonance but nothing more.
'Sigh so I need to be stronger? Fine then! This tower is connected to my parents specially Adam. I must clear this first and be strong for now'. Leaving the inn he started walking outside.
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[Domination (Passive)] Your stats rising exponentially>
10%.
20%
30%
40%
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120% Over all stats rise!
"120% Huh not bad with this my perception range also increased. So 12 people are hostile probably they want to rob me because of the Scythe or if there's something else I have. Let's see what you got.' His eyes flashed with coldness and a sharp killing intent, he was really against killing at first but with his new skill [ EMPEROR'S WISDOM ]- Allows you to think clearly, and segregate your emotions when it comes to decision making. Your experience as an emperor gives you an edge at all of your actions.
•Experience and Wisdom of Emperor Nemesis will be given to you.
Clearly for him without the show of power he will always be hunted, only the strong will survive.
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Somewhere in an abandoned part of the town where there's patch of ruined buildings and the houses seems run down for a very long time.
"Since you're all here why not show yourself let's not waste each other's time'. Regal stated with a firm voice with a tinge of annoyance.
"Oh I'm impressed so that's why you headed here you know that you're being tailed. But knowing and solving is a different matter, I'll make this quick give me all of your treasure including the Scythe and I will let you leave.' With a malicious grin on the man's face.
The man is tall around 180cm with a vicious X scar around his face and has a sturdy build. With black hair and green eyes like a viper.
With the other 9 coming out but they wore cloaks with an insignia of a green viper.
"Viper insignia true to the nature of the snake, I see. The other two is waiting for an opportunity to ambush? Child's play" With that his image blurred dust floated around everywhere.
"Not gonna accept your fate huh, I'm being benevolent but you didn't appreciate it. Everyone Tear him to shreds and we will get his items after we dissect this fool!" Said the scarred man.
Wiiishhh. Spuuuurt!
"Arggghhhhh! CAP.. Tain s-save me..." A man from the group suddenly yelled with his throat spurting blood from a deep cut.
"So this is how it feels to have power huh. Because of the 120% Stats rise my AGI from 507 is now 1115." Still flickering movements only a faint blur with a strong gush of wind and dust followed by a scream each second.
With blood all over the ground 11 men lying on the floor dead, leaving behind only the leader.
The dust subsided and he see in his surroundings all of his men dead with him the only exception! It only took 11 seconds. Each sec 1 men died!
Scared witless he falls to the ground on his butt shaking. "S-Sup-Supreme. one I have eyes but cannot see please spare me! I will give you all my belongings I will abide all biddings s..s. Spare me" With that he immediately kowtow not daring to lift his head.
'Each hostile aura eliminated I killed means a drop of 10%. This Domination skill is really useful on fighting many enemies, but even now I don't have active skills. Does the system give all the skills? Or I can create if I can how?'
While staring at the scarred face man he examine the man.
Level 100
HP: 8,000
"Let me think about it, if I spare you what can you offer that's of any use for me?' If I can gain him as a subordinate I will gain an ally also will give me his overall 20% Stats because of the skill.
[ MONARCH ]- You are a monarch boundless majesty, wisdom and strength.
Allows you to give titles and position that grants power and wealth to you subordinate.
•Power given depends on the title or position given.
•Allows you to see if your subordinate subconscious is positive and will help you, or negative and will harm you and the people around you by the emittance of their aura.
•Will be bound by a contract from the system if someone wants to be your subordinate.
•Every subordinate that submits to you will give you overall stats boost by 20% of that subordinate stats.
Means if your subordinate continue to grow so will you.
"I-I do best in giving information, I may not be strong in combat my built is specifically for combat I can tail an enemy and gather useful info. I-I-I also has a Track skill that if casted on some this will reveal their location and presence wherever they are for 24 hours." Still kowtowing feeling endless regret because of his greed not sure if he'll live.
'That's a really handful skill! No wonder if I didn't decided to confront them I'll be tailed no matter what distance. He's useful greedy but with my skill it's no problem.'
"Alright, I shall spare you but in turn you will serve me as my informant and tracker do you accept?" He knew that character and loyalty can be work out because of the [ EMPEROR'S WISDOM ].
"Oh and don't get any funny Ideas because I can kill you anytime" Regal reiterated this sends a shiver on his spine.
"I accept, I won't ever betray your trust!" Blurted out of fear by getting killed.
'Monarch!'
'Position hmmm that's too early, but given his skill his better at gathering information and tracking enemy or a certain someone.'
'Tracking Division Member'
For being acknowledge by the monarch as a tracking division member. All speed and stealth related stats will rise by 15%
We live and die by the Empire, the Glory is for our Monarch those who betray the monarch shall die without burial!
Act of betrayal shall result to: All your stats shall be transfer to the monarch. And will be branded a traitor of the empire. Anyone that's bounded by the contract and the monarch himself can locate you anywhere.
If the subordinate dies or killed by an enemy: The monarch will lost overall 5 stats.
Getting promoted will give rise to the power granted by the Monarch.
AGI+15%
DEX:15%
STEALTH:+15%
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With that the contract materialize in front of the scarred face man.
"State me your name and sign the contract using your blood." Regal said personally he was shocked by the effect of the contract by only giving a member this acknowledgement gives so much to him!
The scarred face man was shocked when he read the contract that the system alerted him. He was scared but also elated.
"Maybe this isn't so bad if he's already this strong following him will grant me more opportunities this is better than death"
"I Mingyun pledge my allegiance to the Monarch!' With that he prick his thumb and write his name on the contract.
Mingyun Level 100:
HP: 8,000
Energy: 100
STR: 256
AGI: 300+(15%)
DEX:256+(15%)
VIT:200
STEALTH:500+(15%)
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CLASS: BOUNTY HUNTER
'Tracking Division Member'
'So I can see his stats after his allegiance, this has no downside for me if keep on recruiting right? But it's dangerous I don't know the limit and also the Act of betrayal is only absolute with my subordinate. They can betray me by using someone outside the contract. I better be mindful if this skill someone leaked out I will be hunted all over the world'
"Rise, acknowledging allegiance will prove soon that it's the best decision you've made. I'm Regal" Regal said with a smile. Of course with enmity gone he was now at ease.
Mingyun look at his stats dazed this is op! What if he has more subordinate shouldn't he be too strong? But getting benefits and following someone strong isn't bad.
"Forgive me for my earlier action your majesty emperor." Mingyun of course interacting with big guilds and person from big family doing different kinds of job he knew how to act properly.
Regal was not used to being called 'Majesty Emperor' and it's awkward for him but thanks to [ EMPEROR'S WISDOM ] Kicks in he still maintain his calm composure on the outside.
"Alright we can't form a party but don't worry I won't mistreat my subordinate. Do you hate me for killing your men?' Even if the question is somewhat absurd to ask this was Regal's way of testing Mingyun.
"Can I be honest your Majesty?' Said Mingyun.
"Of course don't worry, I appreciate the openness soon enough I'll face more scheming and I don't want to tire myself before the battle even began." With a sigh he look towards the sky a bit melancholic.
"I was mad at first they were my comrades who fought by my side, we are a group working towards the same benefit but still I'm not that holy. We tried to kill you you're stronger we're weak it's my fault in my judgement. It's not like my goal is so noble to begin with. If I would be mad it should be at myself for being incompetent making my comrades fight an unwinnable battle."
"This world no matter what power we acquire it will stay constant but people are not. I hope you can forgive me for killing your brother, I was not used to killing but there's a time I have to." With that Regal bowed.
Mingyun was shocked for someone so strong to bow? But he's right victor is the king, and the loser is vilified.
"No no please don't bow your Majesty! I'm grateful enough that you gave me a new lease of life and power." Flustered he said hastily.
"I understand, then I thank you. Did you ate already?" Regal asked with a sigh. There's just too many things in life that cannot be answered or rather no one knew the answer. Is killing the only way to end ones enmity?
Mingyun was dazed by the question embarrassed to admit but his stomach grumbled.
Regal tossed a patch of dried meat and a flask with water inside " Go eat this the. I'll ask you the information around this trial, I'm alone in this trial so you might as well tag along with me. Even if we can't form a proper party we can at least help each other"
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Somewhere around the realm.
A group fighting a 20 meter giant centipede.
"You're not half bad eh, showing off because of the ladies?" Holding a golden cuphilt rapier in his hand dashing and blinking while piercing his rapier to cut the centipedes legs and pierce to the exoskeleton.
"What are you talking about? Shameless I just wanna be strong" This was of course Mad monkey he was holding an iron halberd battling the centipede his aura is now thick.
"Having a healer with you make you terrifying I didn't know that skill of yours can scale endlessly as long as you fight" Felnarx said.
The healer was of course one of the party member. She a priest wearing white robe of a priest but that didn't conceal his perky mountain, her skin as white as the moon his almond like eyes along with his pointed nose and long lashes that made him more like a demoness than a priest.
With that seductive body and pretty face of course Mad monkey want to show off. But little did he knew what they're doing was child's play for everyone at the group. They're only letting Mad monkey fight so he can be strong.
Mad monkey was unaware how strong this group of people from earth are. Because they concealed it and he's too low level to even try to see their information.
One can see someone sleeping at a tall brach of a tree, the other three eating like on a picnic. While the priest is healing Mad monkey and Felnarx poking every once in a while helping Mad monkey to avoid instant death.
Mad monkey was now Level 23
But the Giant centipede his fighting is Level 85.
"Can you finish that bug already? You're so weak taking too long for a bug to kill" Said the young man yawning at the branch of the tall tree. The young man wears a suit like a Ninja with a mask covering his mouth but by his eyes and hair alone along with his sharp and refined eyebrow you can tell that this guy is handsome!
Of course Mad monkey was annoyed whenever he sees someone handsome or at least more handsome than he was. "Why don't you help then instead of sleeping there?" Mad monkey retorted.
"Oh so you still need more help for a mere insect?' With that the man look at Felnarx.
"Is it really the right way to bring this burden along? He's so weak unlike us."
"Shouji it's still to early do yo trust me?" Felnarx said calmly.
"Of course I trust you" Shouji said.
"Then let him bloom even if he's weak now let's give him a chance" Felnarx smiled.
Mad monkey gritted his teeth focusing all his anger on the enemy in front of him, he have a healer anyway so he'll just bent all of his frustration. 'Just you wait goddamn it being cocky now huh'
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