Zachariah was drifting through the darkness, he regretted not being able to kill those who killed him, he was cursing them in his mind, hoping that something horrible would happen to each of them. Zachariah knew that if he was given another chance and enough time he would be able to slaughter every single person in the holy empire without a thought.
As he was thinking to himself about his regrets, he heard a familiar voice that had helped him since childhood. "Hello Zachariah, it seems you have met your end, you lived your life trying to help others and yet you died like an ant under the attacks of those paladins".
Zachariah tried to speak but no sounds came out of his mouth.
"Shh, you don't have to say anything, I know that you want revenge so much that you even sacrificed all the power you had to sign a contract with anyone that would answer".
"And so I, Lilith, the mother of all demons, who has promised to protect you in your time of need, will give you a second chance".
"I will give you a choice from 3 different paths to choose from. Each path will contain different ways to become more powerful than you were in your last life, but each one also comes with weaknesses that you'll have to overcome as you grow".
"Once you have chosen a path you will be sent to a new world where you can grow in power and a system to help you on your path".
"The 3 paths are [Blood], [Bone], and [Hell]".
"Now young Zachariah, which one will you choose"?
Zachariah looked at the screens before him
[Blood]:
The path of blood will grant you control over anything living including yourself.
{will evolve with use}
[Bone]:
The path of bone will grant you control over the dead and its creations.
{will evolve with use}
[Hell]:
The path of hell will grant you control over the damned and the fallen.
{will evolve with use}
Zachariah thought long and hard about the choices given.
He knew that most of the things he would be facing would most likely be people.
So with that in mind he chose the option that most appealed to him.
He chose the path of blood.
Once he selected his choice, Lilith smiled and said "Wonderful choice Zachariah, with this, the living shall bow down to you as their king".
"I shall send you on your way. Good luck because you'll need it".
When she was done speaking, Zachariah felt a pull and then lost consciousness.
When he woke up he, was greeted by a screen in front of him.
[Welcome to The Unholy Acolyte System]
(I am your Assistant Belphagor, First please say status so you can see your stats.)
Zachariah did as Belphagor asked and said the word status.
[Status]
Name: Zachariah Cane
LVL: 1
EXP 0/100
HP: 30/30
MP: 5/5
(Class): ???/Ritualist
Race: Human
STR: 25
INT: 150
SPD: 10
WIS: 150
LCK: 30
[Skills]
{Past Life Remembrance} LVL (MAX):
You have kept your memories intact from your old life, along with all of your experience.
EXP GAIN + 2% per level CAP: LVL 100
{Tongue of Babel} LVL (MAX):
You can converse and understand all languages in this new world.
{Hands Of The Ritualist} LVL (MAX):
Able to use previous life's experience to masterfully conduct various arcane rituals.
"I see so that's how it is". Zachariah said to himself. He was very intelligent in his past life so naturally it carried over to his new life.
(Now that you have seen your stats please say quests to see your current quests.)
As soon as Zachariah said the word he was greeted by a new screen.
[Quests]
Current Quest: Form A Blood Core:
Collect blood from 5 different living beings: 0/5
Prepare and complete the ritual of Blood Awakening: 0/1
[Rewards]:
Blood Core - LVL:1
Blood Abilities/Spells
Instant LVL UP to LVL 4
(I suggest you complete this quest right away so you can last in this world)
Zachariah understood this fact well so he dismissed the screens in front of him and looked around. He realized he was in a cave system perfectly hidden away from the outside world.
Lilith must have put him there to help him rise in strength while hidden from prying eyes.
He thanked Lilith in his mind before searching for something to use as a weapon.
He found a rusty dagger sticking out of the wall alongside a note that said, "This will be my last gift to you, its a dagger that will grow in strength alongside you. To make it yours just put a drop of your blood on the jewel in the center of the handle and it will be bound to your soul. I wish you the best of luck, Lilith".
When he finished reading the letter he pierced his finger and put a drop on the jewel like the note said. Once he did it glowed red before shedding of the rust and glowing with a faint red hue. Zachariah then heard a voice in his mind, "Give me a name".
"Your name shall be The Devouring Fiend". Zachariah Replied knowing full well that he would have lots of fun with his trusty dagger.