Demon Transformation
After the intense training session with Lucian, Marcus finally reached his room. His body ached from the exertion, and his mind buzzed with the lingering adrenaline of his near-death experience. As he pushed open the door, the warm, dim light of the room offered a small comfort.
His maid, who had been sitting on the sofa, immediately stood upon his entrance.
"Young Master," she greeted, bowing slightly, her voice soft and obedient.
Marcus barely acknowledged her, too tired to respond properly. He dropped his robe onto a nearby chair and collapsed onto his bed with a sigh
. His muscles screamed for rest, and the weight of his exhaustion pulled him deeper into the mattress."Get me a glass of water," he muttered, closing his eyes for a moment, trying to gather his thoughts.
The maid hurried to obey, her footsteps quick and quiet as she moved across the room.
Marcus lay still, breathing deeply, trying to calm the residual tension from the training. He had expected Lucian to push him hard, but to actually try and kill him? That had been unexpected.
Her grip on his throat, the pressure of her magic—it was terrifying, but in the end, she had let him go. He was alive, and that was what mattered.A faint smile tugged at the corners of his lips as he recalled the moment she released him.
He had seen something in her eyes, a flicker of hesitation, maybe even a hint of something more—interest, perhaps? Either way, he knew he had managed to carve out a small place in her heart, even if she didn't realize it yet.
Lucian,known for her coldness and power, still had a heart full of kindness ,that's why she created the academy to nurture the children.
She was a character he knew well from the novel, someone who longed for something more—something she had never received. Marcus knew that in the original plot, as Leo's harem grew, Lucian would watch from the sidelines, her jealousy slowly building.
Eventually, she would fall for Leo, drawn in by his charm and strength.But now, things were different. It wasn't Leo she was looking at anymore—it was him, Marcus Ravenscroft. He had taken the first step in replacing Leo, and all he needed to do was stay close to Lucian, to continue influencing her. Eventually, she would be his, just as the others would be.
The maid returned with a glass of water, breaking Marcus's thoughts. He sat up, took the glass from her hand, and drank deeply. The cool water refreshed him, clearing the fog of fatigue just a little."You may go," he said after finishing the glass. "Rest in your room."The maid bowed and quickly exited, leaving Marcus alone once more.
He lay back down, staring at the ceiling, his mind turning over the possibilities ahead of him. His body was exhausted, but his thoughts wouldn't stop racing.After a moment, he spoke aloud, "System, show me my stats."A familiar notification screen appeared before his eyes.
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[Status Window]
Name: Marcus Ravenscroft
Job: Young Master of Ravenscroft House
Strength: 51 → 54
Endurance:62 → 82 → 88
Agility: 54 → 84 → 87
Intelligence:70
Mana: 700 (1-Star Mage)
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[Magic Mastery]
• Dark: Master
• Fire: Intermediate
• Wind: Intermediate
• Water: Unawakened
• Earth: Unawakened
• Light: Cannot be Awakened
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[Abilities]
• Charm [Lv-3]
• Dark Aura Manipulation [Lv-5]
• Sword Aura [Lv-1]
• Sound Barrier [Lv-3]
• Clairvoyance [Lv-2] [New!!]
• Precognition [Lv-2] [New!!]
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[Skills]
• Swordsmanship
• Ignite
• Fireball
• Whirlwind
• Air Impact
• Fire Wall
• Swift Strike
• Fire Fist
• Fire Strike
• Wind Slash
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[Demon Points: 8,000]
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Marcus felt a surge of satisfaction seeing his increased stats, especially the jump in endurance and agility. His body was becoming more formidable, and he relished in the improvements. However, looking at his points, he felt a sense of disappointment. Despite all his efforts, his demon points weren't increasing at the rate he had expected.
"System," Marcus asked, "what other ways are there to earn points?"
"As I've already explained, host, you can earn demon points by changing the plot, engaging in intimate relations with the heroines, or hunting monsters," the system replied in its usual monotone voice.
Marcus frowned. "But haven't I already changed the plot by sleeping with Charlotte and Erza? Why didn't I get more points?"
"Host earned extra points for taking their first time. Beyond that, the plot has not been significantly altered."
Marcus blinked in surprise. He had assumed that the points he earned were due to his physical relationship alone, but the system was telling him that wasn't the case. The extra points he was receiving was because he was Changing the plot by taking their first time not just for simply taking their Virgin.
"So, how much can I earn from hunting monsters?" he asked, his thoughts turning to the possibility of increasing his points through combat.
"The amount of points earned depends on the rank of the monster," the system explained
• 1-Star Monsters: 100 points
• 2-Star Monsters: 1,000 points
• 3-Star Monsters: 10,000 points
• 4-Star Monsters: 50,000 points
• 5-Star Monsters: 100,000 points."
"Currently, host can only gain points from monsters up to 5-Star rank."
Marcus felt a spark of excitement. Hunting monsters seemed like a viable way to accumulate points quickly, especially if he could take down higher-ranked creatures. Not only would it help him earn points, but it would also make him a better fighter. His skills had improved, but there was always room for growth, and becoming stronger was essential for his sruvival.
He leaned back, deep in thought. "System, if I invest my stat points into magic, will my mana increase as well?"
"Yes, host. Allocating stat points to intelligence will proportionally increase your mana pool."
Marcus couldn't help but grin again. That was exactly what he wanted to hear. He didn't used all his demon points thinking he could use it to increase his mana, he was really happy with system response. Without hesitation, he exchanged 5,000 of his demon points for 50 stat points and immediately allocated them to his intelligence.
A wave of energy surged through his body as his mana pool expanded dramatically. He could feel the magical power flowing through him, stronger than ever before. It was as if every cell in his body was being filled with pure, unadulterated mana, fueling his strength and sharpening his mind.
"System, show my updated stats," Marcus ordered, eager to see the results.
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Strength: 54
Endurance: 88
Agility: 87
Intelligence:70 → 120
Mana:700 (1-Star Mage) → 1,200 (2-Star Mage)
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The numbers on the screen confirmed what Marcus already felt: he had ascended to the level of a 2-Star Mage. A feeling of satisfaction washed over him as he reveled in his newfound power.
Just then, a notification chimed in his mind.
[Host has reached 2-Star Mage rank. Awarding new ability: Demon Transformation.]
[Demon Transformation: Host can temporarily transform into a demon, gaining access to powerful abilities. It is recommended that the host increase strength to 200 and mana to 10,000 to maintain control over the transformation and avoid being overtaken by its power.]
Marcus stared at the new ability in astonishment. Demon transformation?He hadn't expected this reward. It seemed that with each advancement in his mage rank, the system would grant him more demonic powers, pushing him closer to becoming the Demon God.
The warning about increasing his strength and mana before fully using the transformation didn't bother Marcus. He knew he had time, and with his growing power, he would eventually reach those heights.
As the adrenaline of the discovery wore off, Marcus's body reminded him of its exhaustion. His eyelids grew heavy, and his muscles ached for rest. He had pushed himself hard today, both mentally and physically, and now it was time to recover.
Lying back down on the soft bed, Marcus allowed his body to relax fully. His thoughts drifted back to the academy. Classes would resume tomorrow, and he had to be ready to face the next set of challenges. Leo's return was only a week away, and he needed to prepare for that encounter. Marcus had already changed the plot, but there was still much more to do before he could truly take control of his fate.
As he closed his eyes, a smirk played on his lips. One step at a time, he would continue down this path of power. And when the time came, not even the protagonist, Leo, would stand in his way.