Chapter 23: Silverweynn part 4
author note --> good morning ladies and gentlemens, i wanted to tell you that in the last chapter i forgot to put the names of the Dread Revenant's abilities, and now i already did it, if you want you can also go and see. thanks.
[ ] = Doruuk's thoughts
{ } = system message
Before making my final decision, a flashing light caught my attention from the periphery of my field of vision. A system notification that had been pending.
"Open window," I ordered with a firm voice.
Immediately, a translucent window materialized in front of me, the words shining with a bluish light
{ Congratulations! The character is now level 2 }
{ Status is updated }
A shiver of satisfaction ran down my spine.
Finally some progress.
I touched the status icon to see what had changed.
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Status:
Level 2
Name: Doruuk Velor
Age: 24
Race: Human
Class: Thief
Rank: 9
Strength (STR): 13
Stamina (SP): 17
Dexterity (DEX): 14
Intelligence (INT): 18
Magic (MP): 0
Wisdom (WIS): 0
Ability: Escape (Cooldown: 10 minutes)
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[All my parameters have increased: strength from 10 to 13, stamina from 15 to 17, dexterity from 12 to 14, and most importantly intelligence from 8 to 18. A notable leap.]
[Not bad... not bad at all.]
My gaze returned to the five Luminousa I had selected, each pulsating with energy and potential.
The time had come to make my choice, a decision that would shape my destiny in this cruel world.
[Now I choose my first Luminousa.]
[And my choice is...]
[......]
My hand moved as if guided by its own will, fingers extending toward the third sphere.
The one emanating a dark aura, the one pulsing with an almost living beat.
[The third one, the one that comes from —> Dread Revenant.]
It wasn't an impulsive decision. Every choice in this world could mean the difference between life and death.
[Why did I choose this?]
[Behind this decision lies a great reason.]
Why did I choose "Dread Revenant" instead of the other abilities?
After careful evaluation of all abilities, I decided to choose Dread Revenant as my first Luminousa.
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My choice is based on a balance between attack, growth over time, and battle control, something the other abilities didn't offer to the same extent.
My mind went through all the options again, analyzing the pros and cons of each Luminousa with cold logic.
Why didn't I choose "Phantom Stalker"? The Phantom Stalker ability seemed like a logical choice at first. It combines well with my "Escape" ability, allowing me to move unnoticed and strike by surprise. However, the main problem is that it works well only in one-on-one combat.
If I found myself surrounded by multiple enemies, not being perceivable up to 3 meters away wouldn't be enough: once discovered, I would be easily overwhelmed. Furthermore, even though its active ability enhances the weapon by doubling and quadrupling damage, it's a boost that works only for one strike at a time and doesn't provide a real long-term strategic advantage.
Why didn't I choose "Titanic Juggernaut"? This ability would have made me incredibly resistant, thanks to the ability to not exhaust stamina when injured and to transform damage taken into a protective shield. However, there's a problem:
It focuses entirely on defense, which means that while I can survive longer, I don't have real offensive power to eliminate my adversaries. It doesn't exploit my combat style, since I need to attack intelligently, not simply resist attacks. It doesn't offer me an active advantage, because if I'm not injured or weak, the ability becomes useless.
Why didn't I choose "Blood Titan"? At first glance, this ability seemed one of the strongest. With the capability to drastically increase my attributes for a short period, I could have delivered devastating attacks. However, there's a major flaw: it's not suitable for long-term combat.
The berserk mode powers me up for a limited time, but if the combat lasts longer than expected, I would end up vulnerable. My body doesn't have high physical attributes, so enhancing my strength can be useful, but it won't change the fact that my character isn't built for prolonged physical endurance. Moreover, the berserk mode might make me lose control of the situation, and my combat style is based on strategy, not pure brute force.
Why didn't I choose "Divine Sentinel"? Divine Sentinel was an intriguing choice because of its unique defensive capabilities. Its passive, Transcendent Resurgence, transformed every negative effect like poison, slowing, or stunning into a 30% bonus to physical resistance for 5 seconds, repeating every minute as long as there were more debuffs. This ability would have made my character incredibly resistant to debuffs, but wouldn't have provided me with a direct offensive advantage.
The active ability, Divine Reversal, blocked all damage for 6 seconds and reflected 40% of the damage received. Although useful in critical moments, the 4-minute cooldown made it unreliable for prolonged combat. My gameplay style requires active and constant tools, not just temporary defenses that leave me exposed for long periods.
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Why "Dread Revenant" is the perfect choice? After analyzing the alternatives, Dread Revenant is the ability most suited to my gameplay style and my character. Here's why:
It has a balance between attack and battlefield control.
The Mark of Ruin prevents enemy regeneration, making each attack more lethal over time.
Bloodlust Manifestation increases my strength every time I inflict damage, allowing me to grow in power as the combat continues.
Aura of Terror undermines the enemy's confidence, reducing their accuracy and potentially making them flee.
It's a perfect ability for my strategic style.
It doesn't require pure physical strength, but favors tactical combat, with effects that accumulate over time. It works well both in duels and against groups of enemies, thanks to the fear it generates. It allows me to have a dominant presence in battle.
With enough time, my aura can make opponents less aggressive, giving me a psychological advantage. I can wear down and destabilize opponents, rather than relying entirely on defense or a temporary boost.
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Conclusion While the other abilities had their advantages, Dread Revenant is the only one that guarantees me continuous and unstoppable growth during combat, without depending on temporary boosts or defense alone. Surviving is important, but winning is the real key.
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[Yes, I'll take the third Luminousa.]
Decisively, I reached out toward the pulsating sphere of the Dread Revenant.
The crystalline surface was cold to the touch, yet it seemed to vibrate with a dark and powerful energy. My fingers closed around it and I lifted it from its support with reverence.
[Now you're mine.]
I brought the Luminousa close to my chest.
The assimilation protocol had begun.
The sphere started to shine more intensely, emanating a black-violet glow that enveloped my body. Then, slowly, it began to dissolve, like fog vanishing in the sun.
I felt a burning sensation in my chest, which quickly spread through every fiber of my being. It wasn't painful, but intense, almost intoxicating. A heat never experienced before descended upon my heart, pulsing to the rhythm of my heartbeat.
It was a unique sensation, as if an ancient and powerful entity had fused with my soul, awakening something primordial inside me. A dark power that was only waiting to be released.
{ Status is updated }
Instinctively, I recalled the status window to see how the Dread Revenant had changed my essence.
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Status:
Level 2
Name: Doruuk Velor
Age: 24
Race: Human
Class: Thief
Rank: 9
Strength (STR): 13
Stamina (SP): 17
Dexterity (DEX): 14
Intelligence (INT): 18
Magic (MP): 0
Wisdom (WIS): 0
Ability:
Escape (Cooldown: 10 minutes)
Dread Revenant --> { (passive 1 --> Mark of Ruin)
(passive 2 --> Bloodlust Manifestation)
(passive 3 --> Aura of Terror) }
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A cold smile formed on my face as I read the new abilities now integrated into my being. I could feel the power of the Dread Revenant flowing through my veins, a dark and seductive energy that promised death to my enemies and glory to me.
Chapter-End.