On the second week after Wumianzhe's ascension to Godhood, following the succession of City Lord Anne, many matters started to move on the right track. Due to Roland's departure, Adam and the others started to show more concern for Eliza.
But what was comforting was that Eliza was unusually strong and didn't immerse herself in sorrow. Not only did she work as usual, she would also smile more often, as though she had already walked out of her trauma.
Only, she seemed to be using work to bury her sorrow. She took the initiative to work overtime, leaving early and returning late, appearing less and less in public. Her friends were understanding and didn't disturb her at this time.
At the same time, outside Sulfur Mountain City, the hot spring that Adam dug out of interest became a tourist attraction that was spread all over the streets.
That was originally an ordinary spring water that Adam used to extract the heat energy from the Fire Elemental God. In order to suppress and weaken the Fire Elemental God, Anne took over his work and came here every night to extract the heat energy.
Due to the overflowing heat energy, the spring water turned into a man-made hot spring. After Druil tested that the water was beneficial to the body and the news spread, this place instantly became the hottest tourist attraction in Sulfur Mountain City.
But it was a pity that good times didn't last long. The heat extraction that was expected to take more than ten years suddenly came to an end. In just a few days, the hot spring water turned cold. After being bustling for a few days, the place became an empty wasteland once again.
When Arolaweiss was weakened to its limit, releasing it would stop the Chaos Faction's plans and allow the Elemental Tide to occur according to history. At the same time, it would weaken the influence of the Ancient Elemental God's birth. This was the plan that Roland discussed with the others when he was still around.
But now, the sudden disappearance of the heat energy only meant that the Ancient Fire Elemental God, Arolaweiss, was rapidly weakening or even dying. The Chaos Faction probably wouldn't allow such a thing to happen. The last time, it was a Count. The next time, it might be a Duke. This was worrisome.
But strangely, when Adam and the others strengthened their defenses, even though they had stopped extracting the heat energy, the spring water still strangely turned colder and colder. However, the Chaos Faction didn't show any reaction.
This strange lack of reaction made people feel that there was a conspiracy.
As long as she was the guardian, Anne would come to investigate every day. Today, she accepted her foster father's suggestion and dug a hole in the water to bury herself. Finally, she used this stupid method to find the culprit behind Arolavis's decline.
In the middle of the night, on top of the ice-cold cliff, two female warriors were exchanging blows.
Just like in the past, Anne, who was a warrior, was being suppressed by her mage in a direct confrontation. Just as she was fully focused on melee combat, an ice-cold thread suddenly hooked onto her ankle.
Then, with a tug and a shake of the ice thread, it was like hitting a drowning dog after it lost its balance. When the old opponent didn't show any mercy, the young Anne was tightly bound with cuts caused by the ice thread.
"Why, why, sister Eliza! What do you want!? "
That's right, the person who caused the pond's water to become ice-cold and the Ancient Fire Elemental God to weaken and die was none other than Eliza.
"What did I do? I only used my Marauders to steal the power of the Fire Elemental God. Arolavis, who was suppressed by the seal, is simply the most delicious and nutritious supplement for me who is also of the Fire Elemental Chaos Faction. "
"You … This is impossible! That is far beyond the capacity of your body! How can an ant eat an elephant? "
"Then, eat some snacks first to increase the capacity of your body."
The mountain breeze at night was very hurtful. A gust of cold wind blew and the dark clouds dispersed a little. The dim yellow light of the luminous moss shone down. That familiar face was now a little unfamiliar.
Half of the originally silky silver hair had been dyed blood-red by the Fire Elemental God, while the other half had an additional taste of ice. The cold face of the past had disappeared without a trace. The beautiful face that was enough to tempt a succubus had a seemingly ambiguous but actually more ruthless smile. It was a cruel smile that looked forward to playing with prey and killing. The night wind blew her hair, revealing the dim yellow vertical pupils, which was the most obvious characteristic of a demon.
The current Elyse was no longer a half-demon. After letting go of her body and mind to accept the call of the abyss, she was already a pure demon.
In an instant, Anne understood.
"That, the heart of Kakajil in the national treasury? Did you take it away? "
A demon's heart is the source of their power. Demons devour each other to evolve, but in reality, what they eat is only the other party's heart. In that battle, Kakajil's body turned into dust, but his heart was left behind as the most valuable spoil of war. It was stored in the Sulfur Mountain City's national treasury.
"Yes, although I gave myself the official seal of the Administrative Yuan and the Supreme Court, no one actually checked it and allowed me to walk straight into the national treasury. I spent a week to eat those 4 demon hearts."
It was hard to guard against a thief in the family. Who would have thought that the most powerful successor to the Supreme Court and the Executive Yuan would embezzle what was supposed to be his job?
Eliza's Soul Imprint Marauder is very unique, it can steal the power that her body can bear. The ground that Kakajil walked on was scorched, and he is proficient in Fire-type Forbidden Spells like Meteor Fire Rain, so he is the most suitable tonic for Eliza who is also a Fire-type Demon.
Anne immediately broke out in cold sweat. She also knows about the ability of Eliza's Soul Imprint and demons have the powerful ability to devour each other, which is a perfect match for this ability. Adding the two together, even if the current Eliza isn't as strong as Kakajil, she isn't far from it.
"Seems like, you have thought it through? Un, in order to suppress and maintain this form so that I won't be exiled to another dimension, I feel really bad. Don't force me to use my true power, otherwise, no one will feel good. "
Eliza's smile is a little bitter. The power that she yearned for even in her dreams, the first thing she used after obtaining it is actually to deal with her friend, it really is a perfect irony.
After which, she intends to leave. Since she was discovered, then she should speed up the devouring. Tonight, she will open the seal and complete the final devouring.
"If you do this, Uncle Bones will be sad!"
"Sad? He only treats me as his daughter and younger sister, what I want isn't that kind of sadness. "
"Don't be like this, Sister Eliza, there should be other ways, let's work hard together."
Anne's shouts from her back, however, made her stop. Anne thought that she was hesitating, but what she is about to face is Eliza's furious questioning.
"Anne Layde! What do you know! Do you think that everyone is as lucky as you, destined to become an Ultimate Expert? It wasn't easy for me to reach this realm after spending close to a hundred years, but you actually reached it before 20. If this goes on, in another 20 years, after you completely fuse with the Heart of the Phoenix, I won't be a match for you. Could this be the difference between our talents and hard work? "
"You are the favored child of the heavens that everyone holds in their palms, everyone pampers you. The Inheritance of the Phoenix is waiting for you, the Divine Sword Blessing of the Phoenix is waiting for you, the position of the City Lord is waiting for you! What do I have, I only have that blockhead! And now, for the sake of this damned calamity, he wants to leave me as well! I have nothing left … I have nothing left, tell me, what do you want me to accept such a fact? "
"Sister Eliza …" Murmuring, Anne doesn't know how to reply.
"Do you know how it feels when the Light of Order descends, watching yourself die? Do you know how it feels to watch your loved ones die over and over again? I have already received enough, I have had enough of this powerless feeling of weakness, I have had enough of standing behind that fool's back, watching as he is hurt and riddled with scars. This time, I want to have enough strength to stand by his side, no matter where that strength comes from! No matter if that strength is evil in the eyes of the world. "
Under Anne's questioning, the cold and indifferent mask that she pretends to be is finally taken off, the emotions that she has accumulated in the past finally meet a breakthrough. Accompanied by a furious roar that comes from the bottom of her heart, the final tears of the young lady who is clenching her fists and roaring in anger fall. However, the overflowing Flame Magic turns the tears into droplets of fire, burning them in midair.
But looking at the other party's tears, Anne stands up.
"Anne doesn't understand, but Anne knows that if Sister Eliza were to go to the world of Demons, Uncle Bones would be very sad. Anne doesn't want Uncle Bones to be sad, and she also doesn't want Sister Eliza to leave. Anne doesn't want such a future to happen. Anne wishes for everyone to be happy together, wishes for a future where everyone doesn't have to cry! "
The flames of the Phoenix ignite once again, the bloodline that is getting stronger and stronger, allowing Anne to transform into a humanoid Phoenix. Following the light of the rules, the Soul Imprint of the Order Faction is finally formed. At this crucial moment, Anne .Galen has successfully broken through to Legend rank!
"Guardian!"
The flames of the Phoenix turn into an emblem of a shield and a crossbow, while the pair of bright eyes behind represent the attribute of this Soul Imprint, Guardian and Watchful.
Following which, the illusory image of the Phoenix flames rises, proving that she is definitely not an ordinary Legend rank. After breaking through this bottleneck, she immediately breaks through to Saint-rank.
Before Anne, who had just broken through, could even make sense of her new ability, that fist ruthlessly smashes into her face. The frightening brute force sends the Legend-rank warrior flying. In the next second, countless threads catch up to her, binding her once again.
"Anne, allow big sister to teach you one last lesson. Without the awareness of power, you are unable to achieve anything. Without the support of power, you are harming yourself and others!"
Along with the rising flames, the newly born Demon Aristocrat Eliza displays her strength. With a furious roar, the endless flames of the Phoenix are directly absorbed.
Under the heavy bombardment of Eliza's fist, the defenseless Anne immediately falls into a coma. Under the power absorption threads, the newly born Legend-rank expert will probably be unconscious for a long time.
At this point, no one can stop Eliza from completing her own sharp transformation. When the future Demon Marquis walks out of the seal, two people have been waiting at the door for a long time. Anne, who is hanging on a tree, has already fallen asleep in the arms of a blue figure.
"Hi, Eliza."
It is still the same unconventional greeting, as if they have already agreed on it. Eliza and the two SemiGods are not surprised by the arrival of the other party.
"You won't stop me?"
"Of course, everyone has the right to choose their own future. This is your choice, so why would we stop you? We are only sending you off. No matter if you are Eliza or Lisa, at the very least, we were once friends. "
Half-squatting while speaking unconventional words, Adam actually takes out a handkerchief to send her off. Following which, the handkerchief embroidered with blue lilies is confiscated by the red-faced Marguerite.
"'Without the resolve of power, nothing can be achieved. Without the support of power, kindness is harming oneself and others.' Although it is a little extreme, it is indeed well said. Anne should be able to listen to it."
Looking at Eliza, Marguerite is actually proud as though she is looking at a proud student who has a successful career. As she speaks, she even nods her head in agreement.
Since they heard all these, it means that they have been here for a long time, just that they didn't appear yet. Shaking her head, Eliza doesn't say anything else. Some things are better left unsaid than exposed.
As the Demon's Gate opened and Elisa walked in, Margret's voice sounded from within. However, this time, it wasn't as cold as usual and there was more warmth in her voice.
"No matter what, Sulfur Mountain City is your home. If you feel wronged, you are welcome to come back anytime."
"I will be back, that fool Roland needs me."
As the voice falls, the Dimension Gate closes, leaving the two SemiGods staring at each other.
"You saw Eliza's resolve, right? From what I can see, the stubborn but soft-hearted Roland probably won't be able to withstand it. Now, what about Anne? What about the matter you promised her? "
This time, it is Adam's turn to look helpless.
"I was intending to entrust my orphan to Roland before I die, holding his hand and saying 'promise me to marry Anne, otherwise I won't be able to die in peace'. Based on Roland's personality, there is a 90% chance that he would agree on the spot, and as long as he agreed, he would definitely fulfill his promise. But, it is my fault for not dying. Then, when Roland comes back, we can act it out again? "
Alright, to think that Adam's so-called arrangement is this. But, as expected of Adam. Even though it is messing around, it does hit the nail on the head. If he were to really carry it out, there is a high chance that it would succeed.
Looking at this foolish face, Marguerite's anger surges.
"Nonsense! Do you believe that if you mess around at this moment, Roland will really chop you down with a blade? Forget it, let's not bother about it. The younger generation has their own fortune, let them settle it themselves. "
…
"Alright, revive for me!! Right, there's still Eliza! What happened to her! And who was the one who unsealed the Fire Elemental God. "
My question was not answered for a long time. In the end, a memory surges directly into my brain. It is what Eliza left behind.
That memory flashes past my mind and what follows after is a long silence.
"Is it worth it?"
"Of course, I asked you the same question before. Do you still remember? "
I remember, that was when I told this plan to Eliza, she asked me like this.
【Master, is it worth it to sacrifice so much?】
"Un, of course it is worth it. Without sacrifice, there will be no gains. If we don't change, what awaits this world is destruction and calamity. I feel that there are still many things that are worth living on.】
But, the voice of a young lady comes from within.
"However, don't get me wrong. I am not doing this for the world, I am doing this for a wooden fool. Remember, the world doesn't owe me a favor, but you do."
After a long silence, I finally smile.
"Alright, I owe you one. When you come back, I will compensate you."
"That's more like it. I will help you find out news about Cavendish. That's all. Recently, I have been very busy. These Demon brats, they betray us so easily. They are even more annoying than you. "
After which, the silver ring darkens. It isn't easy to communicate across dimensions. From the system's description, this ring can only be activated three times a day at most, and the accumulated time cannot exceed fifteen minutes. Judging from the two times of communication, the password to activate this ring is most likely the name 'Eliza'.
At this moment, I silently remember this debt of gratitude. Then, I turn my attention to the system. At this moment, the system has already listed out all the different types of physical bodies according to my request.
【Normal Human Physical Body: Strength: 10, Agility: 10, Stamina: 10, Intelligence: 27, Will: 19, Charm: 10, Talent: None, Lifespan: 60 years, Recommended Job: Any Job】
The physical body of a normal human is really not worth mentioning. Other than Intelligence and Will which are additional attributes of the soul, the other attributes are only 10 points. Furthermore, their lifespan is short, so naturally, I won't choose them. However, the advantage of humans is that they can take on any job, and they are unobstructed on the surface.
Even though the difference in basic attributes doesn't seem to be big now, as they grow, the difference in basic attributes and talent will become bigger and bigger. This is the biggest shortcoming.
The system is really inflexible. It lists more than fifty types of physical bodies, but at least half of them are White Physical Bodies (No System Rating) that I wouldn't even consider. The ones that attract me the most are naturally the few Golden Bloodlines at the bottom.
【Son of the Ancient Red Dragon, Dragon Descendant: Strength: 19, Agility: 12, Stamina: 18, Intelligence: 25, Will: 17, Charm: 16. Talent: Dragon Transformation, Dragon Wings, Dragon Breath. Recommended Job: Mage, Warrior. Lifespan: 2000. Overall Evaluation: Silver Pinnacle. System Notice: You can look for the Dragon Queen Ein Mezus to undergo the Dragon Transformation Ritual and obtain her bloodline to turn into a true dragon. Considering the relationship between the two of you, this isn't difficult at all. However, I'm afraid that you will have to call her Mom in the future.】
Although the System Notice makes me speechless, the Power of a Red Dragon can't be underestimated. The Ancient Red Dragon is a Half Diamond Bloodline. If it were to evolve into the Diamond Bloodline of an Ancient Dragon in the future, its battle prowess would definitely be reliable. Furthermore, after being a Lich for so long, I am fed up with my weak physical body. The powerful physical body of Dragons is indeed very attractive, but the drop in Intelligence and Will shows that this physical body has a negative effect on Intelligence.
However, considering that I am going to enter human society in the future, an obvious abnormality like Dragon Wings isn't very suitable. I can only keep this in mind for the time being.
【Immortal, Artificial Body: Strength: 12, Agility: 12, Stamina: 15, Intelligence: 30, Will: 20, Charm: 18. Talent: Immortal, High-Speed Learning, Release Specialization. Recommended Job: Mage (recommended to become a Saint in the future). Overall Evaluation: Gold. System Notice: There is no need to explain how this bloodline came about, but it is definitely powerful. As it is a clone of a unique individual, there are some side effects, such as the appearance and skin color similar to the original. You know what I mean. If you call me now, you will also receive a Marguerite set along with the physical body.】
Side effects? Skin color similar? I think it is just the appearance that is similar. Partial similarity? I think it is most likely to be exactly the same. Straight up feminine transformation. It isn't that easy to scam me! Pass!
【Son of the God of Law, Descendant of God. Strength: 12, Agility: 12, Physique: 18, Intelligence: 27, Will: 17, Charm: 20. Talent: Son of Law (Power of Law increases in speed by 100%, effects increased by 30%). Recommended Job: That bunch of Law Job that you invented. Overall Evaluation: Gold. System Notice: Don't hesitate. This is the most suitable for you. Also, how does it feel to be your own son?】
Alright, I ignore this darned System Notice once again. I am indeed a little tempted by this physical body. However, this physical body of a Descendant of God that is obviously inclined towards the Order Faction means that Necromancy is just a side character from now on. Then, [The Impregnable Diffindor] is completely useless.
On this point, the weakest humans are actually the strongest. They don't have any inclination towards anything. Any job can be changed into and any power can be tried to grasp.
However, thinking about humans and the previous generation of Order Citizens, I also thought about the two special gifts from Aillé. I hurriedly submit them to the System.
After a long while, two new physical body options appear in the System's menu.
【Bloodline of the First Generation Son of Order (Royal Family), Descendant of God. Strength: 18, Agility: 18, Physique: 20, Intelligence: 27, Will: 17, Charm: 20. Talent: War Angel Form. Overall Evaluation: Diamond Bloodline. Recommended Job: Order Knight. System Evaluation: As expected of the Favored Son of the Goddess of Order. The Order Knight is a special basic job created by the System based on this bloodline. It is able to use any Power of Order, including Law and Holy Light. It is definitely powerful. Perhaps, he isn't as good as the one below, but his potential is limitless.】
Some things can only be seen through comparison. Without a doubt, this bloodline is really powerful. Furthermore, the Son of Order has the same weakness as the Son of Law. Their incompatibility with Necromancy will still cause negative effects on the Soul World.
On the other side …
【Bloodline of the First Generation Son of Chaos (Royal Family), Demon Descendant. Strength: 22, Agility: 20, Physique: 22, Intelligence: 29, Will: 20, Charm: 8. Talent: Original Sin Demon God Form. Overall Evaluation: Diamond Bloodline. Recommended Job: Chaos Witch King, Devil Knight. System Evaluation: Ridiculously powerful basic stats. Perfect physical body. Choosing him will grant you endless power. Of course, if your Devil Bloodline is exposed in the human world, hehe, I hope that you can run fast enough.】
Other than Charm, all his stats are over 20, easily crushing the basic stats of a Legend-rank expert. This physical body is unimaginably strong. However, the problem is the same as the one above. It is still incompatible with the Power of Order.
Thus, I really hesitated. Without a doubt, this choice is extremely important. But no matter what I choose, there will be regrets.
"It would be great if I could combine both of them."
How can there be such a beautiful thing in the world? It is impossible just thinking about it. Thus, I shook my head. But suddenly. The System spoke up.
"It can be done, but you have to pay the Fate Points of 2 Bloodline Bodies."
"What? Why didn't you say so earlier? Why didn't you list it out? "
"You didn't ask."
"Alright, cut the crap. Hurry up and list it out."
【Arbiter Bloodline: Strength: 19, Agility: 19, Stamina: 19, Intelligence: 29, Will: 19, Charm: 19. Talent Ability: War Angel Form, Original Sin Demon Form. Overall Evaluation: Double Diamond Bloodline. Recommended Job: Order Knight/Chaos Witch King. System Evaluation: An Arbiter Bloodline that straddles the boundary between Order and Chaos. It doesn't belong to any faction, but it is able to coexist with any faction. The same origin but different bloodline created this miraculous physical body. It might not be the strongest, but it is definitely the one with the most potential.】
Looking at this, I was overjoyed. However, I hesitated and asked an obvious question.
"Since it can be mixed, then is it possible to add Dragon Blood, Phoenix Blood and the like to strengthen the physical body? I can get them to draw their blood."
However, the System's reply was like a bucket of cold water.
"Do you think that a mixed breed dog will be worth more than a purebred dog? This is a genetic-level physical body duplication, not a concoction. The excess bloodline will only cause the physical body to collapse. Turning into a monster is considered lucky. For this physical body, the 2 bloodlines originate from the same origin. However, under the God Power of the Creator God, they become 2 completely opposite lifeforms, which is why it is possible to fuse them together. This is an extremely rare exception. However, you can try to collect 7 different colored Dragon Blood and make a wish to form the Rainbow Dragon Bloodline. I will help you get a head of Mary Sue long hair. "
Since that is the case, what else is there to say? I'll just do it. However, based on my understanding of the System, it would be abnormal if it isn't a scam. There is nothing wrong with being more guarded against it.
"What other flaws does this physical body have? Just tell me."
"In order to maintain the balance of this physical body, it needs to train in both Order and Chaos Power at the same time. It requires a large amount of time and effort."
"Two basic jobs? Order Knight/Chaos Witch King? This is a good thing. Or should I say, there are other fatal weaknesses? "
Opening the system's job introduction, I realized that the Order Knight is like the combination of a Holy Knight and a Justice Knight. As for the Chaos Witch King, it is the combination of a Necromancer and an Elemental Mage. This is the path that I have walked on before and it is the path that I am most suitable for.
These two jobs aren't completely separated. On the interface, the 4 skill trees intersect with each other, complementing each other. The skills and abilities that I have learned are marked in grey on the skill tree. For example, [Ice Aeon] is at the top of the Ice Skill Tree. As for [Infallible Diffindor], it requires all 4 elements to be at least Legend-rank. At the intersection of the Death Skill Tree and Ice Skill Tree, there is also a compound skill like [Summon Ice Lich].
"The difficulty of growing a special job is 1.5 times that of a normal job. However, having two special jobs means that the difficulty is 2 times. Adding on the fact that the Diamond Bloodline has a physical body that grows slowly, all in all, it is at least 3 times harder to level up than a normal human."
Hearing that, I am delighted. Isn't it just a 3 times the experience penalty? So what if my growth is slow? As long as I can use Fate Points as a cheat, why should I be afraid of being slow?
Now that there is a storm going on outside, if I don't have enough points, I can just do a few more Epic-rank Quests. I am not afraid of it being slow, I am afraid that it isn't strong enough.
"Alright, this is it!!"
The physical body that was sold for 200,000 Fate Points became 100,000 Fate Points after I used the discount. Even so, the points that I worked so hard to earn only amounted to 20,000. It is hard to earn money but easy to spend it. In a single night, I am back to square one.
As the halo descends, that familiar feeling of the physical body makes my entire body feel comfortable. I, Roland Mist, am finally alive. I am finally a man. I finally have a companion. I can finally whistle at a beauty openly!
But as usual, my happiness doesn't last for long …
Very quickly, when I look at myself in the mirror of the underground river, I can't help but scream in agony.
"System! You tricked me again! One day, I will hack you into pieces! "
"You didn't even ask. Hehe, this is our service motto. If you are dissatisfied, we are satisfied. If you are unhappy, we are happy. The one who tricked you is you! Welcome, please remember to come again next time. Dear, don't forget to leave a good review! "
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