Finally arriving at the tree branch, I landed quite roughly which hurt my legs.
'Nothing that won't heal.'
I thought I didn't care about these things, I had much more important stuff to mind right now.
Not wasting time, I immediately got to the main topic.
'System, I want to evolve!'
[Understood]
[Host has enough exp for 3 evolutions, after which he will be at level 68.]
[due to the multiple incoming evolutions, the System will combine all 3 evolutions into 1.]
[Processing...]
[Calculating Evolution Options...]
[Evoltion Options calculated, please choose your evolution from the following options.]
[Demonic Hydradactyl]
[Grade: Elite]
[An incredibly rare species, a combination of aquatic and aerial beasts. the Hydradactyl Is known for its deadly poison and camouflage.]
[Demonic Aerocolian]
[Grade: Royal]
[A legendary creature of horror, Tales that speak of its deadly Illusions and the torturous ways it kills its enemies are enough to keep even the toughest of men awake at night.]
[Demonic Skyeus Baron]
[Grade: Royal]
[Mythical species known as the rulers of the sky, they rise in ranks each evolution from the baron to the Emperor rank, greatly increasing in strength each rank. They are very easy to Identify by the Crown-Like set of horns on their head which get darker with every rank up.]
'Oh heavens, or hell?'
I thought sarcastically, obviously, the choice was between the [Demonic Aerocolian] and the [Demonic Skyeus Baron], although the [Demonic Aerocolian] had much more information about its combat abilities, something in the last option just attracted me.
'Fuck it, I'm going with the Last option!'
[Evolution chosen, Beginning evolution process...]
'Grea-AHHH!'
I screamed in pain, it felt like I was being hit with a massive hammer on every part of my body, I barely managed to scream before passing out.
***
[Congratulations, Host has Evolved into [Demonic Skyeus Baron] +2500 Biomass]
[Error, due to the Host's body being too weak to endure the evolution, all Biomass will be consumed.]
[All body parts and organs are now at the [Inferior] rank except the Host's head and wings which are at the [Superior] rank.]
[Racial skill tab has turned into General 'Skills' Tab.]
[Skill [Glide] Has evolved into [Greater fly]!]
[Skill [Glide-fishing removed]!]
[Skill [Demonic Gaze] Obtained!]
[Skill [Demonic Presence] Obtained]
[Curse [Demonic Pride] has been inflicted on Host and cannot be removed. ]
[Skill [Grab] has transformed into [Demonic Claw]!]
[Skill [Royal Sky] Obtained!]
[Skill [Demonic Wise]
[Skill [Peck] has evolved into [Demonic Crunch]!]
[Title [Demonic Baron] Obtained!]
[Royal grade [Wind] affinity obtained.]
[Royal grade [Dark] affinity obtained.]
[All Physical Stats have been Increased by 200!]
[All Spiritual Stats have been increased by 150!]
[Magic Stat unlocked.]
Showing host's status:
[Name: Aviseus(past: Jason Greenwood)]
[Species: Demonic Skyeus Baron(Royal)]
[Level: 68]
[Age: 1.5]
[Stats:]
[Health: 2370/2370]
[Mana: 1500/1500]
[Vitality: 237]
[Strength: 220]
[Agillity: 222]
[Wisdom: 155]
[Dexterity: 213]
[Endurance: 217]
[Magic: 150]
[Attributes: Elite Nutrition]
[Abilities: Apex body]
[Skills: Demonic Crunch-1, Greater fly-1, Improved vision, Demonic claw-1, Demonic Presence-0, Demonic Gaze-0, Royal Sky-0,]
[Affinities: [Royal Wind] [Royal Dark].]
[Curses: [Demonic Pride].]
[Title: [Demonic Baron].]
[Demonic Crunch-1:(active)]
[Bite powerfully at your enemy, and crush their meat and bones into paste]
[Greater fly-1:(active)]
[Fly at a maximum speed of 2000 Kmh(about 1240 mph) with a Great amount of stamina and stability.]
[Improved vision:(passive)]
[You can see 20% better in the dark and 10% better in the light.]
[Demonic Claw-1:(active)]
[Imbue your claws with dark mana, and tear through your enemy's flesh while giving them Dark mana poisoning.]
[Demonic Presence:(passive)]
[Any creature whose Species rank is lower than yours will feel uncomfortable in your presence and have all their stats lowered by 10% within a 15-meter range of yours. it is also very easy to recognize you by your aura and your strength level is partially visible.]
[Demonic Gaze:(semi-active)]
[Gazing into the eyes of a creature whose Species rank is lower than yours will apply the [Immense Fear] effect and have their physical stats lowered by 15%, Will not work on creatures with a wisdom stat more than 3 times higher than yours. ]
[Demonic Wise:(passive)]
[You can understand all languages, but only communicate with either the Demonic language or Emotions and desires.]
[Royal Sky:(passive)]
[While in the sky, have your stats increased by 10% (must be at least 10 meters above the ground)]
[Curse: Demonic pride]
[You cannot hide your strength, and you cannot lie about your demonic origins.]
***
Opening my eyes, the first thing I noticed was how much my size grew, I was now about 3 meters long, with a wingspan of 11 meters, I was nothing short of colossal for my current level.
The second thing I noticed was my age in the status menu.
'I evolved for almost 2 years?'
I asked in a confused tone.
[Affitmative. Due to the host's body being weak and that your evolution was 3 evolutions combined, the process took much longer than previously estimated.]
Glancing over my new skills and status, I had a big smile- or at least the biggest smile I could have with a beak.
But I frowned after seeing the curse, it's not too terrible but it might get me into trouble.
'Wait!'
I just remembered something very important.
'The bird family!'
'Now that I am much more powerful, I shouldn't fear them. even Mama bird probably can't beat me, but what if they migrate to another nest?!'
Flapping my wings I quickly jumped off the branch that almost collapsed from my weight, and started flying towards the nest.
After a minute of flying, I saw the tall stone pillar. Changing my direction I started flying upwards while circling the pillar.
I thought I heard some cries from above but I probably just imagined it due to the familiar environment.
Finally getting to the top, I was greeted with a strange sight.
A humanoid that looked like an elf sat with his back to me next to Mama Bird and her 4 children who were chained by Long, Semi-Transperant golden chains. the children were almost fully grown and had lost consciousness.
Mama bird was still awake though, and she screamed loudly when she saw me, causing the man to sharply turned around.
'Damn this bird!'
I thought in anger, the man had long white hair, and a face full of wrinkles caused by old age.
'He seems to be of elven origin.'
I thought curiously, I read a few fantasy books when I was young and the Elves were one of the most popular fantasy creatures in the genre.
"What do we have here? a Demonic beast?"
The man said slowly, then lowered his brows and seemed to be in deep thought for a few seconds.
Few seconds that I used to try and approach the man to slash him.
"Too slow."
He said as he moved quickly to the side.
"Zaenn Heim Vos!"
He shouted while pointing at me.
Out of nowhere golden chains similar to the ones that chained Mama Bird and the others materialized and wrapped around me as I tried to struggle.
[Host was trapped by an Elite-Level capture spell.]
[Host cannot break out of these chains due to the caster's level being higher than his.]
'Shit! How is his level higher than mine?!'
I thought in shock, My level was supposed to be high, wasn't it?
As the man approached me I started to panic, struggling to break the chain to no avail.
Taking a deep look at me, the man seemed very surprised.
"A young Skyeus? That's gonna sell for a high price!"
He exclaimed with a wide smile.
"That's definitely gonna cover a few years of expenses, my job here is done."
He said as he approached me further, taking a deeper look at me.
Stepping back, He cast a spell using words I can't understand.
'No, these aren't words.'
I realized, my [Demonic wise] skill lets me understand all languages, so that's definitely not a language...
'I'll try to find out more when I can.'
Looking back, I realized he started levitating, and just as I started levitating slowly too, The turned black.
***
Opening my eyes once again today, I was in a room lit with candles and trapped in a cage.
[Slash]
Without thinking, I slashed at the bars of the cage to try and break out, but to no avail.
Then I started hearing footsteps.
"I'm telling you, it'll fetch a high price."
Was what I heard as my captor walked into the dimly lit room with a man wearing a fancy suit.
Observing me, the suited man said;
"It is indeed a Skyeus, though A very young one, it has potential."
"Is that a deal then?"
"It is."
I wasn't sure, but It seemed I was being sold to the suited man.
"Great then! You can call your men to take him with his cage."
"I shall."
He said while snapping his fingers, after which 6 burly men walked into the room, Looking at the man and waiting for orders.
"Take the creature in this cage to the auction house."
The man said, causing the men to each take a red liquid in a small flask and drink it, then they walked to the cage and lifted it with very little struggle, 2 on my left and right and the other 2 behind and in front.
Being carried in a cage wasn't pleasant at all, The cage was small and I barely had any room to move.
Walking me out the door into the darkness of the night, I could see they were taking the cage to a carriage.
Placing the cage in the back, and helping the suited man, who followed us from behind on the way, to the back seat.
I didn't try to cause a ruckus because I obviously couldn't leave the cage, and the men that carried me seemed very powerful.
*Whip*
After the sound of a whip hitting flesh, which I assumed belonged to the carriage's carrier that I couldn't see due to it being in the front, the carriage started moving.
Trying to look around, I could see we were in a dark street, with buildings built with medieval-style architecture I had trouble seeing properly in the dark, but thanks to my [Improved vision] Skill I could make out the layout of the buildings I saw.
Before I even had the chance to lay down and wait for the carriage to arrive at its destination, it stopped and the burly men came and lifted my cage, carrying it into a massive building and putting me in a dark room.
And that was it, they left.
Alone in the dark, I had no choice but to wait for fate.
'Sigh, to think all of this would happen right after I wake up from evolving for almost two years'
I thought depressingly, as I closed my eyes and slowly fell asleep.
****a few hours later****
I woke up to the sound of a door opening, I opened my eyes as 2 Men in suits lifted my cage like a toy and carried me to a different room.
The moment They opened the door, I was blinded by the lights in the room, letting my eyes adapt I noticed we are on the size of a large wooden stage where a tall, Masked man in a suit was standing.
"Now for Our next item, We have an extremely rare species of aerial beasts on sale."
The masked man exclaimed loudly as the men carried me to the middle of the stage, placing me behind the man.
"This is a Demonic Skyeus youngling, while it is not very powerful in comparison to the rest of its species, it has massive potential! In fact, despite being at the level of the average E-grade beast, it has the Strength of a C-grade beast without even counting its abilities!
"You, ladies and gentlemen, May now begin to bid!