2nd Evolution
Astounded.
That was the emotion I was feeling, no that's not right, more of a mix of joy, excitement, and a little bit of anger.
'What the hell, I got an achievement? Why is it so lengthy, wait for no matter why did I get an achievement from almost dying. Damn you Mr.ImSoCoolCEO, ILL GET YOU ONE DAY. Whatever let's just look at this....wait, what's up with the name, Dear Lord do they think they are funny, making a dead reference, no matter, no matter, let's just focus on the good stuff ok Luke'.
Luke then opened status and then saw a change to it.
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Name - Luke
Evolution - Basic Oak Tree Seed
Gene Points - 24/20
Total Evolutions - 1
Evolutions until next milestone - 4
Achievements- I used to be an adventurer like you until I took an arrow to the knee
Skills - Basic Understanding(Passive), Basic Authorization(Passive), Bad Sun Absorption(AP, ON), Laughable Defense (Passive), Insatiable Growth(TP), Horrible Sight(AP, OFF), Laughable Regeneration(Passive)
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'Alright looks like that was what the system was talking about earlier with unlocking system upgrades by doing certain things, that's weird why does my gene point say 24/20? maybe I got pain gene points? Hahaha, I sure am funny, anyway, let's take a real good look at this new skill'.
Luke then looked deep at the new addition to his skill roster.
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Skill - Laughable Regeneration(Passive)
Regen a small part of your injuries every 5 minutes.
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'Truly laughable, looks like Mr.ImSoCoolCEO thinks he has a sense of humor. It doesn't matter at least I can regen my missing seed parts. Wait? Is that even necessary if I can evolve do I regen when I do'?
'System do I regenerate after evolving'?
'Yes'.
'Well that clears that up guess ill take a look at these new evolution options'
'System I want to evolve'
'Host has more than the necessary amount of gene points. Calculating amount and gene gathering time along with gene gathering skills...Done, the host's extra gene cells will go towards something special'.
'Will the host please choose which evolution he would like to evolve into'?
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1. Basic Oak Tree Sapling
2. Hole Oak Tree Sapling
3. Worm Oak Tree Sapling
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'Well that was a twist, I guess getting almost eaten to death from the worm helped me gain some of its gene points, ill try and ask what these other 2 options are'.
'System What is a Hole Oak Tree'?
'A Hole Oak Tree is a tree that develops exactly like a normal oak tree except for that when its growth reaches 50% it will start to develop holes in its trunk'.
'Hmmm I suppose it wouldn't be too bad I could have creatures develop in me, but I think that ruins the whole point of my stability plan with the oak tree, lets look at the other one'.
'System what is a Worm Oak Tree'?
'A Worm Oak Tree is a tree that develops exactly like a normal oak tree except for that when its growth reaches 50% it will start to 'grow fruit' or in this case grow live worms'.
'Woah, that's creepy if basic worms are like the one I encountered then it wouldn't be too bad, wait what if they recognize me as their home and build a habitat around me won't that make me like a worm king almost? Wait it never told me what worms I will 'grow' ill have to ask it'.
'System what worms would grow on the worm tree if I evolved into it'?
'The question falls on the grey zone, contacting HQ for their answer to this predicament'.
'WAIT, WAIT, NOT AGAIN...Oh Lord please tell me they won't make my pain go through the roof this time, I suppose ill have to wait'.
'I am back, HQ has agreed to let this one pass because it's more on the basic side of info'.
'The grade of worms that you produce depends on your worm affinity, this is as much as they allowed me to say'.
'Alright, I guess ill go with the worm tree and start to produce my worm army to take over THE WORRRRLD, AHAHAHAH.'
'Ahem, anywho system I would like to evolve into the Worm Oak Tree Sapling'.
'Evolution commencing'
'3'
'2'
'1'
And once again Luke fell out of touch with the world only a moment for him but for others a lot longer.
He woke up like how he fell asleep, with a dizzy head it took a moment for him to process what happened, and before he could collect his barring a familiar voice spoke to him once again.
'Evolution complete'
And then a blue screen he has seen so very much lately bloomed into his vision.
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Evolution Complete
Skill - Bad Sun Absorption(AP) evolved into Skill - Inefficient Sun Absorption(AP)
Gain 1 Sun gene every 3 months.
Skill - Horrible Eyesight(AP, OFF) evolved into Skill - Bad Eyesight(AP, OFF)
Gain the ability to see 2 feet into the distance, still blurry, can see at 60-degree angles, requires light to activate.
Gained Talent - Worm Affinity(2%)
Increases your ability to communicate, work, and order worms.
Gained Skill - Fragile(TP)
Decrease in defense due to the fragileness of young plants.
Lost Skill Insatiable Growth(TP)
50% increase in all genes gained due to beginning in a new evolution tree.
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'Well, guess this was a good choice, after all, I'm guessing ill gain even more worm affinity in the future, guess it gonna be ch-'.
He was cut off not because of another living being, but because the system wasn't over yet.
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Due to extra genes of the worm evolution tree
Gain Item - Random Worm Gift Box
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'Well that a surprise, I suppose no matter who makes the game it will end up with loot boxes in the end, shame on you Mr.ImSoCoolCEO'.
Luke was about to open it when it hit him for the first time in years.
The most beautiful thing he has seen since he was been in this world.
The Sky.