[Elaine Nightmare would like to join your party. Will you accept? Yes/No]
"Yes." When I said this the screen went away, then Elaine smiled and said.
"Thank you my lord, you have been set to the party leader. When in party's each person will receive shared exp when defeating monsters depending on who did the most. You can also just set how much xp is gained from each person in the party but the first option is the normal default one." As she explained this I decided to leave it as is until I had more subordinates.
"Alright Elaine," I said, my voice echoing through the vastness of the pocket dimension. "For now, let us depart and quickly gather some materials for your first weapons. Basic things like wood and stone will do. We can't have you fighting monsters without a proper weapon." I handed her a podo fruit.
"Also, take one of these fruits with you. Let me know when you get hungry because until we can put your cooking skill to use, we will be surviving on these."
"Thank you, My lord," Elaine replied gratefully as she devoured the sweet, juicy fruit with a smile. I decided to give her two more, noticing her seemingly insatiable appetite. As we stepped out of the portal, we were greeted by the bright morning sun high in the sky.
We spent about an hour scouring our immediate surroundings for stones and fallen branches to use. The scent of fresh grass and earth filled our nostrils as we walked, and birds sang their cheerful melodies above us. In the distance, I could hear the faint rustle of leaves as creatures went about their daily routines. With our arms full, we made our way back to the safety of the pocket dimension. Finally back at our base, we stored our gathered materials in the storage area of the pocket dimension, before I voiced my thoughts to the dimension itself.
As I entered the pocket dimension, I could feel the familiar pull of magical energy as I requested for two stone daggers and a stone axe to be created. The soft hum of mana filled the air as the dimension worked its magic, and after confirming my request, I felt a slight drain in my energy. When I opened my storage, I was greeted with two finely crafted stone daggers and an axe. Intricate carvings adorned their handles, making them look almost elegant despite their basic materials.
I handed the daggers to Elaine after appraising them, and she looked positively ecstatic. With each dagger in hand, she seemed ready to take on any opponent that came her way.
"Not only has my lord created these wonderful weapons, but has also given me the opportunity to learn the dual wield skill. I will not disappoint you!" Her eyes sparkled with determination as she thanked me.
We quickly left the pocket dimension and ventured south, our goal being to find our first monster to battle. As we walked, we carefully collected materials, fruits, and herbs along the way. Elaine had obtained the appraisal skill from studying different objects within the dimension, so we were able to gauge an enemy's strength more accurately.
After about thirty minutes of walking and gathering, we spotted two small figures up ahead that resembled goblins. Their grotesque features and crude weapons indicated their hostile nature. With a nod from me, Elaine readied her newly acquired daggers and prepared for her first real fight.
Goblin
Level: 2
Hp: 15/15
Mp: 2/2
Goblin
Level: 4
Hp: 22/22
Mp: 2/2
"I'll take the level 4 while you handle the level 2. We'll creep up on them, catching them off guard for a surprise attack. Are you ready?" I asked Elaine, who simply nodded in response.
Carefully, we made our way through the tall grass until we were directly behind the group of goblins. My heart pounded in my chest as I unsheathed my katana, ready to strike. With one swift motion, I plunged it into the back of one goblin's head, silencing its shrieks before they even began.
Elaine moved just as swiftly, her twin daggers gleaming in the sunlight as she aimed for the other goblin's neck and top of its head. They didn't stand a chance against our coordinated attack, their bodies dropping to the ground without a sound.
The adrenaline rushed through me as we stood victorious over our fallen foes, a feeling of satisfaction and triumph washing over us. We had successfully executed our plan and emerged victorious.
[Level has risen from 15-->22]
[Sword Art has increased to level 2]
[Sneak has increased to level 2]
The goblins dropped crude clubs. I wonder what it would be like to train one of these things? The teacher in me started to go on a riot until something popped up in front of me that made me jump.
[Teaching skill has been obtained]
[Revitalize The Dead skill has been obtained]
I felt as if my jaw was going to fall onto the ground from how surprised I was. I decided to appraise the skills so I could find out more about them.
[Teaching: this skill has no inherent levels. It allows you to implant any relevant knowledge you have towards combat or things like craftsmanship and improve the abilities of anything or anyone subordinated to you.]
[Revitalize the Dead: This is a transcendent ability, surpassing all other methods of raising the deceased. With this power, not only can you bring back the dead, but you have complete control over their very being. Unlike other necromantic skills, there are no limitations or levels to this skill. The undead you create with this will start at level 1 and be able to grow in strength unlike any other. They will also possess a heightened rate of growth, and even have the potential to evolve beyond their level cap as monstrous beings. Be warned, for this skill can only be used once a month.]
As I read the second skill, a wave of dizziness washed over me and I felt like I was about to collapse. Was I really attempting to become the demon lord? But then again, it did say that I could alter the appearance of the undead. Could I make them look nothing like their usual grotesque form? Eager to test out this ability, I immediately applied it to the goblin that my companion Elaine had defeated. What happened next caused Elaine's eyes to widen with shock as she jumped up and down in excitement. The goblin's wounds sealed shut and its skin transformed from sickly green to a gleaming dark silver. It stood upright and turned to face me, bowing its head in reverence.
When I appraised the goblin, my astonishment knew no bounds.
Nightmare Goblin
Name: [None]
Level: 1
Hp: 25/25
Mp: 10/10
Str: 12
End: 10
Mag: 5
Wis: 3
Luk: 3
Skills:
None
Once again I created a new species. My blood started boiling so I began to experiment even more and used the teaching skill. I gave it anything relevant I had on martial arts geared towards hand to hand combat, and then a screen popped up in front of me.