That night Vernox cultivated although. He noticed that as he absorbed more energy from the air, the amount of energy required for him to reach a new level entirely increased greatly.
"At least I reached somewhere." Vernox said as he stood up from his bed and walked to the bathroom in his room to take a bath.
He didn't even feel tired or exhausted in anyway, instead he felt energized and pumping with energy.
As he was about to switch on the shower. He heard beeping sounds, accompanied with the blue system screen that appeared in front of him.
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[The Drupe of perfection has strengthened your body]
[You have cured yourself of the trash making poison]
[The first step to power has been taken. The system has gifted you a random mystery box]
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"Ooh! This system is not bad. Not bad at all." He said with a smile. He'll check the box later, as for now, he needs his bath.
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After bathing Vernox noticed a change in his body. His muscles were now more fledged and his stature improved.
This was probably one of the effects of the Drupe of perfection. It improves the body's condition and strengthen's it, making one appear more healthy.
Looking at his stats he decided to check the benefits of absorbing soul energy all night.
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[Name: Vernox Raphael]
[Title: Demon prince]
[Race: Dragon kin demon]
[Level: Basic soul king]
[Companions: Ariel(Heavenly guide)]
[Bloodline: Not awakened]
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[Stats]
[Soul energy - 350,000/350,000]
[Strength - 70
Speed - 50
Agility - 40
Intelligence - 200 ]
[Points - 237]
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[Skills]
[Swordsmanship (secondary level)]
[Rune master]
[Demon transformation]
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Was this for real?
In an entire night he managed to surpass a whole level as a Recesser just because he modified the absorption technique. This was... Too unbelievable.
Vernox received memories so he knew how things are supposed to be. Normally, through the normal way of absorption a soul master will probably take six months to evolve into soul king level but just because Vernox, a person who is not of this world, tampered with the method, he was able to achieve what is supposed to be achieved in a few months in one night.
This absorption speed was too absurd. Although it was fast, Vernox couldn't continue as it became significantly slower after entering the soul king level.
Vernox, in his past life was always a cool headed person. Even when he faced difficulties, he handled them with carefulness, wanting to be perfect.
This world was slowly driving him insane, things didn't make sense anymore. His normal cool headedness is slowly starting to fade.
{Hey John}
Vernox sighed as he heard his heavenly guide call him by his earth name.
"Ariel... Why do you keep calling me John?"
The heavenly guide didn't answer and just giggled before finally answering, {If you don't want to go insane, I think you should not look at this world like earth. This world has it's own physics and it will be better for you not to look at this world like that.}
Ariel was right. He had indeed been looking at earth, at how normal the planet was. No superpowers, no demons, no magic... Just normal people and normal animals.
"Whatever!" He said as he accepted the fact that earth was no longer with him, he was in a new world now, time to adapt.
A short while later, Beth came into his room with a tray of food. Beth was his maid, although she was his childhood friend he can't remember what exactly made her to be his personal maid.
But whatever, he used his time to marvel at her big assets in the front which jiggled with just a slight movement.
After eating and talking to Beth a little bit, Vernox went to the throne room where his brother will probably be.
'It's not like he's king yet or anything but he has already been assured that he'll beat me in a fight.' Vernox thought with a chuckle.
Although he might be weak now... He has plans.
He exited his room and walked through the hallways of the castle. Inwardly he was amazed by the design of the castle, not like he hasn't seen it before but this is real life.
The hallway was very wide and there was various decorative antiques on the walls.
He then made his way to the throne room where his brother was most likely to be since he doesn't like hunting or fighting.
As he got there he saw two guards in front of the big door and approached them.
"I wish to speak to my brother," he spoke in a demanding tone.
"Of course, your majesty," the guard by the right responded immediately and opened the doors for him. Vernox smiled at the man and walked in.
"You know that we're not supposed to open the doors at all," the other guard that was quiet all this time spoke up.
"Don't you know that the prince has a mild temper. Even if he's unable to evolve, he's still a prince and his brother will behead us if we try anything."
"Whoah." The first guard that seemed to be younger was shocked. Even if the prince was weak, with his authority, he could still kill them.
If they knew that Vernox went from being a soul specialist to a soul king in one night they would probably puke blood in disbelief. After all, nothing like that had ever been heard of. So Vernox has become a one in a billion genius.
The new guard now had some respect for Vernox, even if he was weak, there was still authority, that was enough for him to regret being disrespectful.
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Meanwhile, Vernox that was inside saw his brother on the big throne on a podium.
'Damien' his face got weird as he saw his brother grabbing a beautiful woman's boobs and having fun with her... On the throne.
"My dear brother, long time no see... Hmm."
Damien didn't even look at him and kissed the sexy demon lady and continued what he was doing.
"I heard that some illegal things has been happening in Azure lately. Some of the lesser demons have been captured and used as slaves by humans, at least that's what I suspect." he said as he stared at his brother.
He found this out from the memories he recalled of course. Damien, didn't even look at him and said, "Are they anyone important?" Damien asked quite indifferently.
"No, but they are still our kind."
"And what do you want me to do, I'm not king yet."
Vernox couldn't believe what his brother was saying. He didn't care at all for his people, he only liked having fun all day. Ragner should've chosen another heir.
'He's even worse than in the game'
Vernox wanted Down to take responsibility for this problem since he has something that he wants to do.
In reality Damien didn't want the throne but because of his strength and selfish needs he just wanted to be on the throne as it would mean that he would dominate people.
Vernox used the skill that he got from the mystery box and was able to see the stats of Damien.
Vernox then looked at the stats of Damien who was said to be a lot stronger than he looks, strong enough to be demon king.
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[Name: Damien Raphael
Title: Demon prince
Race: Demon( Dragon kin)
Level: Pinnacle Soul Emperor
Soul energy: 400,000
Stats
Strength- 250
Speed- 231
Intelligence- 99
Agility- 201. ]
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'As expected, his stats are almost tripple of mine...except his intelligence stat, that's just pitiful'.
Damien was only this strong due to the fact that he possesses a demon weapon. Demon weapons are weapons which are forged from pure demonic energy and when owned, they are linked to the owner's soul. The demon weapons also increases the owner's strength and power significantly.
As far as he knows there were only twenty demon weapons and lucky for Vernox he knows where a few ones are. Vernox turned to leave the throne room. As he got to the door he looked back at Damien and said, "In a few days from now I'll be prepared to face you in combat. Be prepared!." he then left and shut the door.
'Thank goodness, I never liked ruling anyway. It's too much stress. I hope that he's strong enough to beat me by then'
Damien thought. He smiled as he focused on the lady in front of him.
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"Looks like I'll have to go it alone" he said as he made his way back to his room.
After a few minutes of searching he found what he was looking for, he brought out a sword in a red sheath that was in his room and left to embark on a journey to retrieve the demon weapon.
'The demon sword I owned should be in a cave inside the forbidden forest. I remember that there is a powerful creature in that forest that doesn't let anyone enter'
"I'll need a few things before I leave this place."
No one could stop him from leaving the castle. Although he may be weaker than most of the high ranking children a few days ago, he was still adept with a sword.
...
A few minutes later he was finally ready to leave, he found a stash of money in his room and he immediately put it in a small bag and made his way out of the room.