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Chapter 4 - Let’s get this show on the road

[Element Unlocked: Psychic Energy]

[Your MP had decreased by 50]

The power surging out of Cyrus spread towards the walls and floor of the dark cobblestone hallway. The room then started to shake violently, as a result, the cobblestone walls collapsed opening up to a new room.

The first floor now consisted of small pink orbs floating among the area while the walls were made up of black and pink crystals. Oddly in the walls, there were medium sized holes unclear to what purpose they serve.

Next, there are 5 huge black pillars in the room that emerged out of the ground when the potent shaking occurred. They all surround a large square in the center of the room assumed to be an arena. Two pillars on the left and right of the arena and one in the back.

Once again, Cyrus repeated the 8 words:

'Arise

And Leave No-one Alive

My Psychic Allies'

Suddenly, the pink energy from Cyrus's outburst started to form 5 human shaped monsters. The mobs are a mix of a cyclops and a human. They're 8 feet, skin black as ink, and very lean. The most notable features was their one unopened eye in the middle of their face and the different combinations of horns on each separate monster. There are 3 males and 2 females.

Cyrus' eyes closed after the monsters finished forming while the pink energy finally subsided.

[Congratulations! You have unlocked your first element!]

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Achievement Unlocked: New Power, who dis?

You are the first to unlock the pink core's first element, psychic energy! Remember, With great power comes great responsibility. Don't strain your power and use these in time of need!

Rewards: 15 MP Potions, 15 HP Potions

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It took a couple of minutes for him to respond and open his eyes. 'I unlocked it and I got an achievement? Wow, that drained a lot out of me'

{Congratulations on your first element and achievement. Also, That's normal, your core is only level 1 at the moment. When you summoned your monsters, your energy was depleted. Say Open Core status to check it}

'What?...How many statuses are there?'

{Only 4. If you look back in your self status, it mentions core status at the bottom}

'Open status'

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Cyrus _____

Core: Pink-Level 1

Age: 20

Money: 25 Kolons

Dungeon: Level 1

Element 1: Psychic Energy

Element 2: Unknown?

Core status: 80/80

Dungeon Status: 50/50

Floors: 1

Monsters: 5

items: None

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'Oh it does.' He closes self status.

'Why do I have to say core status to get more specific information? Why not put it on the same screen as self status?'

{That would be too much info to read on one page so we made sub info pages. There are also more details on your floors, dungeon and elements. All you have to do is say open and then the word}

'Why didn't you tell me this before?'

{You didn't ask}

He smiles and sighs 'You know i'm getting the feeling you don't like me. Open core status'

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CORE

Level 1

Color: Pink

HP: 80/80

MP: 20/80

Skills:

•Arise

(Requirements: Element must be unlocked)

-Summons Monsters for your floor

-Consumes 10 MP per monster

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'Should I use my mp potions?'

{I wouldn't advise that because mp and hp potions are rare so I would use them wisely. Furthermore, every 30 seconds your mp rises by 5 so you shouldn't have to worry about that}

'Okay' He closes core status.

Cyrus, while in soul form, claps his hands together grinning ear to ear. 'Now, the part i've been waiting for! Where are my warriors?'

{Don't you want to see your element first?}

'We can do that later back in the core room. We're already on the first floor, might as well see my fighters first'

Cyrus's levitation device starts moving towards the arena where the black pillars are. To the average eye, the monsters can't be seen due to the very dim lighting, but Cyrus sees them clearly. Each monster is on a separate pillar posing in different positions.

Cyrus has always been a lone wolf. Don't get him wrong, he's not trying to bond with anyone, he just respects strong people. Furthermore, he gets a nice aura from all 5 monsters.

As soon as he reached the center of the arena, all 5 monsters appeared surrounding him. He wasn't intimidated by them, hence why he's calm.

He starts to project his thoughts, "Welcome warriors! I am the owner and core of this dungeon, you may call me what you wish! You have been summoned to defend our home for the 7 years we'll be here. If there's anything that you want feel free to ask as long as it's in my power."

{Cyrus, why are you talking to the monsters?}

'I wanted to chat with them for a bit'

{The monsters are programmed to do one thing and that's defend, not talk. You shouldn't waste your time.}

'Really? That sucks' Cyrus was about to be disappointed until all 5 monsters suddenly bowed towards him.

The no horned monster was silent when he bowed.

The monster with 2 horns facing up bowed yelling, "Thanks Boss!" grinning.

The monster with 1 horn facing up and the other facing down bowed calmly, "Yes, my lord"

The female monster with 1 horn bowed firmly and shouted, "Affirmative"

Lastly, a female monster with a horned crown lightly bowed and smiled, "As you wish, my king"

Cyrus was taken aback because he thought they would just nod and retreat back to their positions. Pics as well was at a loss for words because she's never seen that happen before. She may be a computer system but she can be surprised too.

"Alright, you may go back to your positions"

All of the monsters disappeared in an instant and when onto their separate pillars.

{You're the first person to ever talk to the monsters and get them to respond}

'Really? They don't usually talk?' Cyrus is a bit shocked but at the same time he doesn't care so he shrugs it off. 'Let's go back to the core room and look at my element'

{Teleporting now}

They arrive back in the all pink room that continues to make Cyrus's eyes bleed.

'I don't think i'll ever get used to this room. Open Element 1'

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Element: Psychic Energy

Level 1

•Skills: (Locked)

(Requirements: Must unlock fake body)

•Limitations:

-Control is extremely important. Unconscious use of this power can be catastrophic.

-Overuse may cause various levels of damage.

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Cyrus frowns 'I can't unlock my skills until I unlock my fake body skill? How do I unlock it?'

{You need to get your core to level 2. That's when it will be strong to split your soul into two.}

'Then what's the point of my element being unlocked?'

{So you're monsters can use its power and your official floor could open}

'Right, so how do I level up my core?'

{You need to start killing intruders and get the experience up. 75% of a kill goes to the dungeon and the rest goes to your core. Your core starts off dependent on your dungeon and then you can level up it yourself once it gets to level 2. Would you like me to open the dungeon?}

'Yeah, let's get to grinding' he grins.