Chapter 5: The Ascension

Casimir, both shocked and exhilarated by the words of the voice in his head, responded without hesitation:"Yes, I accept!"

Immediately, the voice echoed again:"The human Casimir will now undergo the Ritual of Evolution."

Suddenly, a mysterious black aura began to envelop him. The energy radiating from this aura was so intense that it drove away all the monsters in the vicinity. Trapped within a massive sphere of energy, Casimir wondered what was happening to him.

The voice continued:"The human Casimir is evolving into a Superior Human. All impurities are being purged from the host.""You have gained a new skill: Absolute Harmony (Rank Z)."

After what felt like an eternity, the voice finally declared:"The evolution of the human Casimir into a Superior Human is a success."

A New Form

When the aura faded, Casimir felt an unparalleled energy coursing through his body. He realized he had changed. Spotting a nearby pool of water, he approached it and leaned over to see his reflection. What he saw shocked him: a stunningly handsome face, brilliant white hair, piercing crimson eyes, and a perfectly sculpted physique.

Startled by this transformation, he couldn't help but smile.

Soon after, he checked the description of his new skill, Absolute Harmony, and read the following:"This skill allows you to fuse your abilities to create even more powerful versions of them."

Aghast at having gained such a useful ability, he jumped for joy. Opening his status window, he noticed that his race was now listed as "Superior Human." His stats had multiplied many times over, and he wondered what this new race truly was.

The voice answered his question:"A Superior Human is an advanced evolution of the human species, possessing physical and magical attributes far beyond ordinary humans."

Casimir, smiling with satisfaction, thought to himself:"I've achieved my goal. I've become stronger."

The Path to Freedom

With his evolution complete, Casimir decided it was time to leave the dungeon. As he ascended toward the first floor, he encountered various monsters but defeated them effortlessly. Using his Intimidating Gaze skill, he drove off weaker creatures, sparing himself unnecessary battles.

After hours of trekking, he finally reached the enormous exit gate of the dungeon.

As he stepped through the gate, he was greeted by a blinding light. For the first time in a year, Casimir felt the warmth of the sun on his skin. He raised his arms toward the sky, savoring the moment of freedom.

With an arrogant smile, he declared:"Alice, Liam… get ready. I'm coming for you."