After the explosion of light that spread throughout the world, every crisis that humanity has made was reverted. Polar ice caps were brought back to their original state, no matter how much smoke occurred it didn't pollute the world. Waste in the ocean was cleansed, and the drought from the desert remains but nothing as history. Truly this miracle wasn't cheap and I was right in thinking that It has a price
'Apart from dimensional outbreaks that can be detected earlier before it ever occurs, towers are a different story. Structures that were said to connect from a dimension different from ours, some say it's the old home of the other races. But there's one thing that anyone can agree upon, these things are a menace to the world and they'll remain until it's been cleared. But how come its number is too low? When I died it was about the time we cleared 73rd tower, why, why are they not clearing them?'
Neon was shocked to have learned about the recent tower that appeared within the dark forest. No matter how much he tried to reason with himself it was all in vain since it was the reality of the world he currently resided in. The tower in which he always chose to participate would appear at the location of his disciple. To add insult to injury, the number was close to the last tower he had chosen to enter, he asked himself this question. Why was it so low even though it's been half a decade since he died
[System: The 78th tower has granted the discoverers a head start to enter its domain. The tower has detected your presence even though you are far away from the entrance of its gate. Would you like to enter the domain? The difficulty would be changed depending on the level of the guardian, this allows anyone to participate. However, you'll gain more prizes if you took the hardest difficulty if you desire such treasures]
"I kinda understand your reasoning behind your decisions... We're just a bunch of survivors and we'll just be a hassle if we enter that domain. But it's such a wasted opportunity!!! I always dreamed about the day I'll enter my very first tower!!!" Alex was whining about their decision to go back as soon as they obtained the title
'If I remember correctly, the tower only announces its presence to the world once it's been about a month. But due to our presence, it's been extended by three whole months, and we've become the pioneers to find the next tower. Because of that, we have 4 months' worth of time to train ourselves and increase our power. Once that time passes it'll be announced to the whole world about this tower. I can just wait and just survive for the next month to arrive, but clearing that tower will give me a ton of benefits,'
3 weeks later, Shadow ape valley
"Golden eyes of the abyssal tiger grant me your power," Things have escalated after three whole weeks have passed since they discovered the tower. Alex was given a note filled with information concerning a monster's habits, weaknesses, and location. He was given the necessary amount of food and he mostly contacted his master with his results
[System: The guardian has activated the skill called [Freezing snow field] & [Formation boost]. These two skills have great synergy with each other, the ongoing slow effect of [Freezing snow field] has been boosted by [Formation boost]. The two skills have prolonged the effects and increased the range where any hostile individual is affected]
With the combined synergy of his skills, Alex slow downs the movement speed of his enemy and made it easier for him to shoot. There were a few instances where he couldn't rely on his bow and he uses his bare fist and the knife was given to him by his master. The shadow apes were catching up to his momentum, he knew that a confrontation was inevitable
[Special ability: The devouring leeches have answered the call of the host, due to the wishes of the host the leeches have been merged with his body]
"Homunculus shift, Devouring tentacular limbs," A few of his flesh retracted and his devouring leeches turn into a tentacle-like form. It shared its ideas with him which made it possible for the likes of him to easily escape their grasp. The four tentacles acted like an extension of his very being, they grappled on a nearby tree which led to his escape. Upon reaching a certain range from his target he pulled out his bow that he kept within his inventory
"Checkmate you outrageous apes, I just wanted to get some of your bananas. I acted nice to you guys since I read that you understand human languages. It seems that your race is just downright unreasonable, there's a parting gift for your visitor. Bring down thunderous retribution to the ones that humiliated and detest my presence, I call upon the skill Arrow barrage," Alex's arrows multiplied in number and as soon as they left his bow their number multiplied once more
The passive effect of his weapon and the skill he obtains from his chosen class made a rain of arrows that killed every single one of his targets
[Alex Hersh LVL 31
Title: Formation killer, Ranger of the night, One shot, Sniper
Class: Ranger
Race: Homunculus
Special ability: Golden abyssal eye, Behemoth scales, Devouring leach, Thornerus bone structure, Fangs of the hydra more abilities will be later unlocked as you progress
Health: 146
Attack: 129
Int: 97
Luck: 83
Dex: 90
Speed: 87
Defense: 73
Stamina: 82
Mana: 66
Status points: 0
Race unique ability: Inheritance, Homunculus shift, Lesser homunculus, Infestation
Skill: Bow proficiency (D+) Freezing snow field (F+) Formation boost (E+) Dagger proficiency (E+) Arrow barrage (F-) Ranger's haste (F+) Rapid firing (C-) Accuracy (F-) Heal (E+) Hand to hand combat (F+) Hunters instincts (D-)]
'It's been three whole weeks since I got kicked out and was told to do some special training by myself. I was told to come once every seven days have passed so I can get my weakly rations. However, I'm a little concerned about my master... I don't know much about evolution since my previous race isn't a part of the evolutionary path. I wonder if this process is taking a toll on him...? In any case, lying around and doing nothing will get me nowhere, instead, I'll use my time to train some mor~ that explosion just now, isn't that the location of the cave?'
Alex quickly ran towards the location of the cave whilst he passes through the rigorous paths here he battled a ton of monsters. Left and right even from his front and his back, a ton of monsters ran toward the explosion that originated from the cave
He did his best and even forced his body that's completely wrecked from the stacks of monsters to reach his side. By the time he arrived at the cave, he notices that everything was in ruins. The materials used by his master were thrashed and the herbs Neon collected and grew inside the cave. Everything was a mess and the last thing he saw was a cocoon and a bunch of monsters gathered at its side
"Master!!!?" He screamed after his eyes showed that the presence of his master was in the direction he sees a monster. To him, it was a nightmare that could've never occurred, but as soon as the monsters notices his presence. All of them have disappeared, it was nothing more than an illusion or rather the will inside the monster Neon has devoured. At the center of it, all lies a naked boy that's emitting the presence of a newly developed power
[Evolutionary path: The simulation you've used has now been integrated into your body and the stats have been added to your status. The first homunculus known by the name [Neon] has successfully evolved into a new level of power
Status: Your new form currently has no such name or title, though the chosen evolution was picked to be balanced. Your previous form has been registered as the [Queltos] or the first homunculus form
Outcome: The second form has been labeled by the guardian as [Manifesto] due to its ability to morph any guardian who's a homunculus to release their catastrophic form
[Neon LVL 39
Title: Defier of fate, First blood, Super rookie, Demon hunter, Overkill, Speedrunner, One shot, Formation killer
Class: Transcender
Race: Homunculus
Special ability: Golden abyssal eye, Behemoth scales, Devouring leach, Thornerus bone structure, Fangs of the hydra more abilities will be later unlocked as you progress
Health: 200
Attack: 184
Int: 167
Luck: 135
Dex: 173
Speed: 158
Defense: 125
Stamina: 143
Mana: 162
Status points: 0
Race unique ability: Inheritance, Homunculus shift, Lesser homunculus, Infestation
Skill: Unparalleled alchemical knowledge (SSS+) Empower (C+) Crafting (D+) Herb gathering (E+) Brewery (B+) Sword proficiency (B+) Ailment boost (C-) Physical resistance (D+) Mental resistance (E+) Green thumb (F+) Vine manifestation (D-) Magical resistance (D-) Skill mastery boost (S-) Thorny field (D+) Formation increase (E-)]
"It seems that my evolution was a success," As soon as he awakened from his slumber the first thing tried to do was test his newly gain ability. With the golden eyes of the abyssal tiger, his body slowly transforms and acquires the trait of his chosen catastrophic power. For once he felt the excitement showing on his face, he made a big and menacing smile
"Hoh...? Alex did my evolution made you a little bit uneasy? What happened to your body, you look like you were ravaged by a group of monsters ~ oh I understand now... It seems that the explosion wasn't just in my imagination, well im sorry to make you worry. But first, how about I whip the two of us something to eat, you must be famished," Neon equipped the clothes that he placed within his inventory, once his evolution was concluded he dragged his half-eaten disciple to their kitchen