10. Purchase. [2]
"Then I will utilize one of my seven slots to make a direct purchase..."
"The Sin of Lust."
I belonged to the Lust clan and possessed the ability of Lust, so naturally, it was my initial decision.
"Yes."
"Any suggestions?"
'Oh!'
Due to my high intelligence, I can somewhat infer the meaning behind the system's tip.
"Then onwards to the next six."
Disregarding the unnecessary, I must make preparations.
"Present me with the finest bloodlines."
I need a pure bloodline, as certain bloodlines aid in removing curses.
[Black Primordial's Bloodline]
Rank: Ancient
A bloodline of Primordials, an Ancient-ranked bloodline.
The firstborns always possess great strength.
Pros:
(+200 strength, +150 intelligence, +100 agility.)
Cons:
(As the host will become the direct heir of the Black Primordial, the traits of the Primordial's bloodline will also be inherited. Mana will be completely drained from the host's body. Demonic charm cannot be concealed. The host will become the direct heir of the Pride Clan.)
Skills: [Aura Burst] [Venomous Black] [Demonic Claws]…
Abilities: [Bloodline Suppression] [Pride] [Demon's Charm]…
…
[White Primordial's Bloodline]
Rank: Ancient
A bloodline of Primordials, an Ancient-ranked bloodline.
The firstborns always possess great strength.
Pros:
(+120 strength, +50 intelligence, +300 defense.)
Cons:
(As the host will become the direct heir of the White Primordial, the traits of the Primordial's bloodline will also be inherited. Agility will be significantly diminished in the host's body. Demonic charm cannot be concealed. The host will become the direct heir of the Sloth Clan.)
Skills: [Aura Burst] [Rook's Defense] [Demonic Shield]…
Abilities: [Bloodline Suppression] [Sloth] [Demon's Charm]…
…
[Purple Primordial's Bloodline]
Rank: Ancient
A bloodline of Primordials, an Ancient-ranked bloodline.
The firstborns always possess great strength.
Pros:
(+60 strength, +270 agility, +100 stamina.)
Cons:
(As the host will become the direct heir of the Purple Primordial, the traits of the Primordial's bloodline will also be inherited. Agility will be significantly diminished in the host's body. Demonic charm cannot be concealed. The host will become the direct heir of the Envy Clan.)
Skills: [Aura Burst] [I am Speed] [Demonic Dash]…
Abilities: [Bloodline Suppression] [Envy] [Demon's Charm]...
…
"Wait."
There were four remaining bloodlines, but I halted the system.
"I refuse to be a subordinate of a Demon King or Demon Lord."
That was my reason. The seven clans of Sins represented the seven Counts under the ruler.
I may not know whether the ruler is a King or a Lord, but one thing is certain—I will not serve anyone.
Based on the information I have, the Primordials are none other than the seven demon Counts, and I have no desire to inherit the traits of any specific Sin.
I aspire to be a true demon, one who reigns supreme.
"Allow me to handle this on my own."
I recalled the previous tip given by the system.
"Avoid excessive interference from the system."
And now, I grasped its partial meaning.
...
Despite the search option available, I opted to read the provided information and explore the bloodlines.
With my high intelligence, I could remember nearly everything.
[Red Primordial's Bloodline]
[Yellow Primordial's Bloodline]
[Green Primordial's Bloodline]
[Blue Primordial's Bloodline]
...
These were the remaining four sins.
Lust, Anger, Greed, and Gluttony, respectively.
However, the bloodline section held more than just that.
As I perused through the different bloodlines, my agitation grew.
"Tsk."
Only one column remained, and it contained unranked bloodlines.
I decided to investigate further.
...
[Progenitor's Bloodline]
Let me become the very essence of creation itself.
Rank: Unranked.
Pros: Attain the status of a progenitor and be reborn.
Cons: ???
Skills: [Eyes of Incubus] [Devour] [It's Mine] [Wisdom of Envy]…
Abilities: [Supreme Bloodline Suppression] [Lord's Presence] [Supreme Corruption]…
...
I was dumbfounded.
Why hadn't the system recommended this? I could have obtained everything, without a doubt!
These bloodline traits continue to grow as my rank increases. That's also why I refrained from choosing the previous bloodlines.
There was something I was forfeiting—I couldn't possess everything based solely on those seven bloodlines.
"I require more information about the [Progenitor's Bloodline]."
"I was advised not to allow the system to excessively interfere with my decisions, so provide me with the information."
<[Progenitor's Bloodline], as previously mentioned, enables the host to be reborn and eliminates all curses. The host's body will undergo perfect reconstruction, and the host will gain the ability of the Incubus King known as [Eyes of Incubus], which will evolve alongside the host's rank.>
"What's the catch?"
<...>
'No reply despite the blue tick, huh?'
"I command the system to provide the 'Cons' of selecting the [Progenitor's Bloodline] using my second purchase slot."
I sacrificed one of the seven slots for this purpose.
<...>
"Yes."
"Is there any other information?"
I wanted to examine this thoroughly, as it wouldn't be something I could redo multiple times.
...
After careful consideration, I decided to proceed.
"Purchase the [Progenitor's Bloodline] as my third choice."
"Yes."
...
"Tsk."
Annoying. It cost me two slots, and now I cannot change the bloodline until I break through the first circle.
To break through the first circle, one must achieve all 100 stats. Starting from the second circle, any three stats are required to meet the specific threshold and advance.
"But can people see their own stats? From what I know, they rely on artifacts to assess their ranks."
...
Setting aside trivial matters, I focused on the next four purchases.
Once all the purchases were complete, I needed to deepen my understanding of this world and strategize further.
"I must thoroughly test everything I acquire and obtain."
...
After a few hours, I completed all of my purchases.
...
...
Ability: [The Maskman]
Description: Completely controlled by the user's will. Enables changing appearance, concealing aura, and achieving stealth, but was unable to mimic inanimate objects.
Rank: Ancient
Pros: Can assume the desired form of any living being, concealing energy, mana, affinity, and even magic.
Cons: Unable to mimic the appearance of inanimate objects.
Stats will be reduced proportionally to the chosen appearance.
...
Abilities do not require mana. Therefore, I opted to take a chance with my stats rather than depleting my mana. I should be able to manage somehow, and if necessary, I can resort to brute force.
I needed to head to the human settlement, but I couldn't alter my appearance until the bloodline awakened. After comparing all the available options, this was the only ability that allowed me to retain my mana, without sacrificing it.