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Chapter 25: Escape
It was midday, and Thorwald and his men stood in front of a camp inhabited by 30 survivors. These people were defenseless. They had no armor, no weapons, while Thorwald and his men were fully equipped. Without hesitation, Thorwald stepped into the center of the camp, showing no fear, only strength.The plan was to assimilate the camp and then assess who among them was most useful. Those with potential would be power leveled so they could teleport to the second stage together. His greatest concern these days was the future: what good would it be ...
Chapter 23: Information Gathering
Chapter 23: Information GatheringThalion was on the move, trying to find the marked point on the map. As he ran, he remained fascinated by the bioluminescent plants glowing around him. After traveling for some time, he heard voices and climbed a tree to avoid being spotted. Somehow, most survivors never looked up. His paws made no sound as he walked over the moss-covered branches. Then, he saw two women standing in the middle of a clearing filled with flowers. He focused on identifying the flowers without drawing attention to himself and was su...
Chapter 22: Shifting Tides
Thalion had fed throughout the night, occasionally experimenting with the Sanguine Thorn. He tried testing if the boost applied to all his forms, but it only worked in the form bonded with the Thorn. His Glowhorn form had reached level 25, while his human form lagged behind, with the Shadowstalker at level 23.You have reached Level 25You have gained 26 IntelligenceFeeding on those berries had been worth it, though there was a hint of sadness knowing it would be the last time he would do so in his glowhorn form.Back in his human form, it was tim...
Chapter 21: The Power of Blood and Thorwald's Alliance
After he moved some distance, he transformed into shadowstalker, and the surroundings blurred as he sped towards the jungle, jumping from branch to branch. After half an hour, he spotted a nice clearing with moonberries growing in it. He jumped down, then transformed back into his human form, took out the Bud of the Sanguine Thorn, and poured some blood over it.He laid the Bud on the ground, then transformed into glowhorn and carefully tried to position the Bud around where his heart should be without crushing it. Given how his body felt, he pr...
Chapter 20: Unveiling the Secrets
Chapter 20: Unveiling the SecretsThalion opened his eyes, quickly scanning his surroundings. Most of his companions had already left to test the better equipment.First, he pulled out the scroll titled Novice's Guide to Skill Mastery. As he held it, a monotone voice echoed in his mind, "What information do you seek, traveler?""That was unexpected," he thought, attempting to send a telepathic message back. "Can you show me what's required to advance my class and upgrade my race?"It probably worked as the scroll ans...
Chapter 19: Divine Encounter/The System Shop
Divine Encounter(Sidestory):Steven grew up in a small, run-downtown where opportunities were scarce, and hope was even scarcer. His father was a factory worker, and his mother juggled multiple part-time jobs to make ends meet. From a young age, Steven learned that the world was a harsh place where the strong preyed on the weak. The family’s financial struggles and the constant stress of survival left a deep mark on him.As a teenager, Steven became adept at reading people, he could sense desperation, fear, and vulnerability like a shark smells...
Chapter 18: (The Attack Part 3)
Chapter 18: (The Attack Part 3)Thalion knew that in this new reality, gods existed after all, he was enduring all this chaos with the goal of becoming one someday. But how did that vampire get an item from a literal god, and with an ancient rarity no less? Just how was that possible?He stored the vampire's body and the Bud in his spatial inventory, but he had more pressing matters to deal with. First, he pulled out all the orc corpses and began Devourer's Feast. It took some time to consume all the orcs, but the payoff was substantial.Y...
Chapter 17: The Attack (Part 2)
Thalion sprinted as fast as he could toward the east gate, gulping down a mana potion that almost fully restored his energy. As he neared the gate, he saw the carnage of at least 50 orcs still battling, with over 40 already lying dead on the ground. The human front was in no better shape, with a contingent of around 30 light and medium warriors struggling against the orcs, and at least 50 of their comrades fallen.Thalion quickly positioned himself beside Sylas on the wall, who was hurling fireballs and lightning bolts at the orcs with relentles...
Chapter 16: The Attack (Part 1)
While waiting, Thalion allocated his free points, as it had been some time since he last spent them while in his human form. He put 50 points into agility, bringing it to a solid 80, 30 points into endurance, bringing it to a total of 38, and the remaining points into intelligence, making it his strongest stat with 113 points. With 80 Agility, he was confident he could outrun the orcs even in his human form.As time passed, it grew darker and darker. About two hours after they arrived at the wall, with the sun nearly gone, the orcs appeared. On ...
Chapter 15: The Camp
Thalion followed Sylas as the young mage showed him around the camp. They had over a dozen healers, but even more interesting was an alchemist capable of creating mana, health, and stamina potions that were more potent than the ones he had used before. There were also four weaponsmiths in the camp; one of their crafts was the axe wielded by the heavy warrior, whom Thalion learned was called Thorwald.After a short walk, they arrived at the small hut where the alchemist resided."Hey, Sarah," Sylas said, "We’re here to gather potions...
Chapter 14: Aftermath
Kael watched in disbelief as the dust settled. The ambush had worked perfectly; the beast had appeared to panic, frantically searching for a way to escape. But then everything went wrong. It baited the heavy warriors, only to hit them with a powerful mana wave. Later in the fight, after throwing the light warriors aside, it went berserk, repeatedly using its stomping skill until the dust clouded everyone's view. And now, as the dust cleared, the beast was gone. How was this possible?"Hey, did you see it run away?" Kael shouted to th...
Chapter 13: The Hunted Glowhorn
The last two days had been the same for him, waking up and leaping from tree to tree in search of delicious moonberries. Then he would transform into his massive Glowhorn form and indulge, munching on the berries to his heart’s content. However, the landscape had become more crowded recently; he often spotted groups of people traveling nearby. Most of them were between Level 6 and 9, not too dangerous. He typically acted like the dumb beast they expected, either pretending not to notice them or simply ignoring them while devouring berries.A f...
Chapter 12: Alone
Thalion awoke to the gentle chirping of unseen birds. Sunlight filtered through the canopy, dappling the forest floor in dancing patterns. He felt remarkably refreshed; his health, mana, and stamina had fully replenished, leaving no trace of yesterday's wounds.Yet, his situation was far from ideal. Separated from his group and out of potions, he was alone in this hostile wilderness. After a quick assessment of his surroundings, he decided to undertake a daring experiment. Driven by curiosity, Thalion yearned to experience the raw power of s...
Chapter 11: Brakor of the Iron Jaws
Nine orcs emerged from the jungle. Two wielded bows with spear-like arrows, while another held a staff topped with a green gem, likely a healer. One orc carried no visible weapon, but given his position between the archers and the healer, he was probably a mage. Leading the frontline were two orcs with massive wooden clubs and another with a giant battle axe. They were smaller than the ones Thalion’s group had spotted the night before.Thalion reacted instantly, allocating thirty points into Vitality, bringing his health up to 400. He put the ...
Chapter 10: The Next Day
When the sun rose, they discussed in hushed tones what had happened during the night and what to do moving forward."We should summarize what happened last night and make plans for today," Mike whispered."At the beginning of the night, I saw those massive orcs passing by, and later, my grasshopper got eaten by another grasshopper," Thalion said quietly."Wait, you saw orcs?" David whispered, his eyes widening. "Did they look strong?""I saw them too," Emily added softly."Did they look strong?" Mike a...
Chapter 9: Stage 2
They appeared in a forest that looked much like the last one, with bioluminescent trees casting an eerie, otherworldly glow. The canopy was so dense that sunlight barely penetrated, creating a perpetual twilight.The first thing Thalion did was check his new status screen.Status:Name: Thalion WalkerAge 30Height 1.93Level 5Race: Common Human (G)Class: ShapeshifterHealth: 100/100Mana: 380/380Stamina: 90/90Experience points 0/672Stats:Strength: 10Agility: 7Endurance: 8Intelligence: 38Wisdom: 20Dexterity: 5Perception: 6Toughness: 6Vitality: 10Fate: ...
Chapter 8: Evolution
A screen appeared before Thalions face with all the options he had. After chosing one, he would get teleported to the second stage of the tutorial.Time seemed to stop as Thalion scrolled through his evolution options. The sheer number was overwhelming. Before the tutorial, he’d had six class options. Now, there were easily over one hundred. After sifting through them, he managed to narrow it down to the ones he found most appealing.Mage (Rare)The Mage is a master of the arcane arts, wielding powerful spells to control the battlefield. They un...
Chapter 7: Level 5
"Everybody ready?" Mike addressed the team, his eyes gleaming with anticipation."I'm fully recovered," Thalion nodded, his voice steady.The others confirmed with nods as well. They had already discussed their next move. Emily had spotted sunlight breaking through the treetops to the northeast, so they headed in that direction. James and Lukas led the way, with the others following closely behind. After walking about a kilometer, they entered another clearing. Along the way, strange chirping sounds echoed above them, making T...
Chapter 6: First Fight
Thalion and his team moved stealthily through the dense jungle undergrowth of the first stage. Strange, bioluminescent plants cast an ethereal glow, lighting up the alien landscape in hues of green and blue. Towering trees, their leaves as wide as shields, blocked most of the sky, making it feel like they were walking beneath a green dome.As they ventured deeper into the forest, the canopy above began to thin, allowing sunlight to pierce through the leaves in dappled patterns. Eventually, the trees gave way entirely, and they stepped into a sun...
Chapter 5: Princess Seraphina Marquess
Seraphina Marquess, a name synonymous with tyranny, hailed from Veridara, a world scarred by endless wars. She was the fourth princess of the Marquess family, iron-fisted rulers who had emerged victorious from a century of bloodshed. Their dominion was absolute, enforced by unparalleled mastery over water magic. This power allowed them to summon storms, control rivers, and even manipulate the very essence of life itself.But for Seraphina, power in her home world was not enough. A relentless ambition burned within her, a hunger for conquest that...
Chapter 4: Lucius Valendris
Lucius Valendris appeared in a narrow clearing, fully illuminated by the alien sun. Back on his home planet, the sunlight would have burned him to ashes, but now, with his class and abilities, he only felt a slight weakness. He opened his status screen with a thought, eager to assess his current strength.Name: Lucius ValendrisAge 372Height 1.87mLevel: 29Race: Vampire (rare)Class: Blood Knight(epic)Health: 650/650Mana: 300/300Stamina: 500/500Experience: 0/16.658StatsStrength: 101Agility: 70Endurance: 50Intelligence: 30Wisdom: 20Dexterity: 41Perc...
Chapter 3: The Beginning
"Holy shit," Thalion muttered, taking in his surroundings. The air was thick and humid, carrying a distinct earthy scent. Before him stretched a vast jungle, teeming with life and bathed in an otherworldly glow.Towering trees with impossibly wide trunks dominated the landscape, their roots forming a tangled network that pulsed with life. The dense canopy filtered sunlight into soft emerald beams, casting an ethereal glow on the forest floor. But it wasn’t just the sheer size of the trees that captivated him, the vibrant, bioluminescen...
Chapter 2: The Integration
Thalion opened his eyes to find himself standing on the surface of a strange, black water. It looked impossibly dense, refusing to let him sink beneath its glassy surface. Everything around him felt unreal. A golden light surrounded him, though there was no visible source, no sun, no moon, nothing but the endless darkness.Where am I? Did I drown? Is this the afterlife? He tried to make sense of his surroundings. The place was neither heaven nor hell, at least not the hell he expected. There was no fire, no scorching heat. But the light that bat...
Chapter 1: A New Dawn
Thalion Walker awoke as the first rays of sunlight pierced through his thin curtains. He glanced briefly at the clock. It was 5:30 AM. Rising early had become second nature to him, and he cherished the quiet hours of the morning. Truth be told, he had little choice; rent didn’t pay itself. His job as a marine biologist earned him just enough to cover the essentials. That’s why Thalion and his two closest friends, Markus and Riley, made the most of the early hours to go spearfishing. After all, why spend money on fish at the market when you ...
Prologue
On a world far from our galaxy, on a planet with four moons, the surface is adorned with golden palaces and pyramids that surpass anything the human mind could imagine. The architecture and grandeur of this world defy human comprehension, glowing with a brilliance that could dazzle even the most steadfast soul. In a multiverse ruled by countless gods, each jealously guarding their dominions, this place stood removed from those conflicts, overseen by a family whose mightiest members were on the verge of godhood. Though their power would not rank...
