While William was in dreamland a person knocked lightly on the door.
-Internal point of view William-
"Hmm? Wait before entering, I'm getting ready. I said in a calm voice.
I look around briefly to realize that I was in a very luxurious room. Even I still don't realize everything that happened. In a matter of days I went from an apprentice warrior to a King with my own army and personal might surpassing any ordinary city lord in the Northern Kingdom.
Some citizens even started to think that I was the reincarnation of an extremely powerful god. But I can't blame them after he saw the sky suddenly go dark and then hit my generals with lightning bolts. Not to mention that I moved to rank (E-) at an age that had never been recorded in the Northern Kingdom.
Especially since I have an undead army that I can take out at will. Moreover, as soon as I enter the ranks (E) I obtain the title of Divine Warrior.
This sort of thing is really beyond the reach of mortals. If it was my past self I would think the same as these citizens.
I quickly put on luxurious clothes, although I say luxurious they look very ordinary, just a white T-shirt with black jeans. However their matter is constituted by part of wild beast of rank (E). I don't need more, I wouldn't be comfortable if I'm dressed extravagantly.
After getting dressed I opened the door to see a butler tilted 90 degrees towards me.
"It's ok, Alfred, you can get up," I ordered with slight embarrassment.
This man has already served 3 generations of lord, from his 18 years to current 78 years.
"Lord, your breakfast is ready. He said in a deep voice before getting up showing a figure well sculpted for his age.
"Okay, show the way I follow you." I still replied in embarrassment. I still have a hard time hiding my emotions because everything has changed overnight.
On the way I could admire in all its splendor this magnificent residence. Unfortunately I could hear from time to time the noise of several people working in the palace.
Surely the fault of my generals who wanted at all costs to create a throne and a room worthy of me.
In their words:
"It is impossible to be a King without having a throne to sit on! "
Remembering their spirits I let out a slight sigh but accompanied by a slight smile.
Arriving in the dining room, a sumptuous meal awaited me with my 4 generals already seated and waiting for me.
"Sorry for the delay, let's start eating" I said smiling.
I accompanied my generals to this breakfast and told them about the world of hell and its details so that it would be ready when the update is finished.
Of course during the meal Alfred could not help interrupting me to tell me that I should not speak during the meals, it is very frowned upon in certain noble circles.
But really who cares about their stupid rules, these nobles all have no fighting power and only survive thanks to the protection of a high-ranking warrior. Only this kind of custom makes them feel superior.
My generals probably have loyalty at maximum level anyway.
Ding
[Display of generals' loyalty]
[Arthur: 99/100]
[Edward: 96/100]
[Frédéric: 94/100]
[Charles: 93/100]
The translucent window appeared in front of me confirming my thought. It also makes sense because I gave them the potential to become Gods but if I die everything goes up in smoke so no one in the world can change their mind.
Although they are not 100/100 if I had to compare with generals in this world then they are the most loyal generals you can find.
Probably they still have some doubts because everything they have just experienced is incredible. After all, they've just pledged their allegiance to a young man who is not even half their age.
This young man is able to give them this kind of Divine potential naturally few people are able to believe it even though they have already been able to use some functionality of the system such as status display.
After I finished eating I stretched out on a couch on the couch not far from the dining table while the generals chatted among themselves. I laugh lightly at this situation, since just yesterday they were already ready to kill each other and now they are discussing everything and nothing like ordinary people.
After properly lying down I opened the notifications which had been asking to be displayed for quite some time.
Ding
[Yol's defense is over]
[Calculation of rewards in progress…]
[Host's subordinates killed 35 rank (F), 198 rank (F +) and 1 rank (E-)]
[The host will receive 1750exp, 19800exp and 1000exp]
[Total reward: 22,550exp, 35 souls of rank (F), 198 souls of rank (F +) and 1 soul of rank (E-)]
[Souls will be stored in inventory]
As usual I felt a light flow strengthening my entire body. My strength, my nervous reaction, my eyesight, my hearing, all improve simultaneously.
Wow, this is unexpected, I thought I would experience that in the parallel world but not at all. I even have a x10 real world experience bonus but these are real people. I should always rely on parallel worlds to improve myself as I don't want to be known as a deadly demon.
Of course that doesn't mean I'll always be on defense. On the contrary I would even be often on the attack as I plan to attack the Northern Kingdom soon but I want to crush them totally so as not to cause unnecessary bloodshed. I also prefer to put the King of the Northern Kingdom on my side as a general instead of killing him.
After all he is a legendary character, if I give him potential he will surely become an incredible general. Of course if they want to test my army I will not say no to experience served on a platter.
"Can't nobody spit on my reputation if I'm just defending myself?" I thought with a slight Machiavellian smile but quickly concealed in case the generals next door saw me.
Besides, I wonder if the soldiers will be resurrected as a skeleton or as a living one?
I quickly opened my inventory, inside I found my old rusty sword which is also rather durable to be able to withstand a clash between ranks (E). Next to her are my new souls.
I first subdued the only soul of rank (E-) and then I summoned him to my side. A shadow formed next to me to finally become a skeleton to my disappointment. But at least he still keeps his armor which gives him a certain style.
Seeing this shadow form my subordinates are naturally curious.
"My King, forgive this general for his curiosity, but is it the rank (F) that broke yesterday?" Edward asked
"Yes it's totally him" I nodded.
"System displays the status page of this skeleton"
Ding
Skeleton: Rank (E-)
HP 300/300
MP 40/40
Skills:
Infinite Endurance (D)
Spear Mastery (F)
Talents:
Uncommon body (+ 20% strength)
Strength: 60 (+12)
Agility: 49
Endurance: 52
Intelligence: 30
Wisdom: 25
Advice: A good talent who could not flourish.
"Uncommon body? I blurted out aloud.
As she said this, Arthur, Edward, Charles and Frederick were immediately shocked.
"My King, would this skeleton have that kind of talent, if so you've really hit the jackpot!" Charles exclaimed.
"That's right, my King, if you can copy this talent then you will have one of your stats that will increase by 20% forever regardless of your kingdom!" This is the sort of thing that all Divine Warriors settle on! »Frédéric added.
"The odds of such a talent appearing are 1 in 100,000, plus that kind of talent doesn't help breakthroughs at all so it's really amazing that this warrior has the chance to become a rank (E ) while having such talent. Really a genius! Edward followed.
"Yet this guy still died instantly under the onslaught of the 3 swordsman disciples. If he had had this talent but which reinforced agility maybe he could have run away. In the end, he was not so lucky because he broke at the worst time. Arthur said looking pityingly at the skeleton.
Listening to the remarks of my generals I realize that I really hit the jackpot! And I noticed once again the power of the [Soul King] skill that allows me to copy kind of extraordinary talent.
Without hesitation I made the decision to copy this talent because I already have his other skills.
Ding
[Talent loading…]
15%
35%
70%
100%
[Talent loading completed]
When the last notification went off I felt my whole body go aching. I felt like bone was breaking and then rebuilding itself, all in an endless loop! But with each operation I felt my strength gradually build up, so I clenched my teeth and took the pain as best I could not to spoil this opportunity.
As I struggled not to pass out and vaguely heard the worries of my generals beside me one last notification rang.
Ding
[Hell update complete.]