At the outset, Alexander harbored a desire to create a long-range skill. There was something intriguing about the idea of launching a skill with a satisfying "biubiu" sound – it added a tactile thrill to the magic. Moreover, Alexander subconsciously believed that only skills with a visible launch could be classified as magic.
Alexander had encountered several such skills, such as Fire Arrow, Frost Arrow, Chaos Arrow, Spirit Ball, Windblade, Railgun, and more. Consequently, he found himself torn between choices, eager to master them all.
However, he possessed only one fallen soul at the moment, and he had no idea how much it would consume to manifest a magic skill. Thus, Alexander had to exercise restraint and carefully consider which skill would best suit his circumstances.
Although he had spent a significant amount of time in the Van Helsing world, his original intent had been exploration and seeking answers. Additionally, if he hadn't planned to return early, he might have been stuck there indefinitely. His initial summoning had provided valuable insights.
Most worlds capable of summoning demons possessed extraordinary powers, often revolving around magic. These worlds could be categorized as low or high-magic realms. In low-magic worlds, combat typically relied on physical strength, allowing even low-ranking demons from the upper Abyss to make an impact.
Alexander, a low-ranking demon, had tapped into the majority of his demon body's potential by using the T-Virus to enhance himself. His current strength was on par with that of a regular top-low-rank demon. This strength alone enabled him to outmatch the renowned vampire Dracula in the Van Helsing world.
However, it was unclear whether Alexander had a chance to evolve due to his impure bloodline. Alexander believed he had two options: either seek evolution as demons had done over millions of years or collect a vast number of souls and use the system to evolve. Regardless of the chosen method, Alexander recognized that he'd need to spend considerable time in the upper Abyss.
The true extent of the upper Abyss remained a mystery to Alexander. He had no knowledge of the number of low-ranking demons or whether any were stronger or faster than him.
Top-low-rank demons were merely a phase in their development. It didn't signify their peak potential but marked their transition from infancy to maturity. The longer a demon lived, the more formidable they became – an indisputable fact.
Considering his current magic energy situation, Alexander surmised that a magic arrow's effect might not surpass the damage he could inflict with his claws. After careful consideration, Alexander settled on his first skill. His inaugural magic skill should enhance his own strength and speed.
With his decision made, Alexander began the modeling process. He first created a model of his normal self, adjusted the proportions, and then generated a larger version.
He worked swiftly, creating a GIF animation that depicted his initial normal form transitioning into a more muscular and imposing one, bathed in a burst of red light.
Alexander even mentally added a fitting soundtrack to this animation – an ominous "Oh oh oh oh..."
It was a familiar animation. Yes, its name was "Bloodlust."
Having completed the animation, Alexander proceeded to define the skill. He retained the name "Bloodlust" and described it as follows: "Increase strength and speed by ___ percentage."
Alexander deliberately refrained from specifying the percentage increase. He knew that if he set it himself, he would be tempted to maximize it, perhaps to 100% or even 200%. However, higher percentages would entail greater soul consumption.
Uncertain about the ideal price-performance ratio, Alexander left it to the system to determine the optimal value.
With that, Alexander crafted his first magic skill. Its modeling was relatively simple, requiring only the enlargement of the model. The rest involved setting the duration of the Bloodlust skill and adding a crimson glowing special effect that emanated from his body.
Alexander saved the skill, and in no time, the Bloodlust skill appeared in his attribute panel.
Alexander couldn't contain his excitement and immediately decided to experiment with the newfound power of the Bloodlust skill. However, he hesitated about using it in his nest, so he took flight and landed on the ground a safe distance away.
Without any additional instructions, the Bloodlust skill's effects were almost instantaneous. As the blood-red light enveloped him, Alexander could feel an immense surge of power coursing through his body.
His two-meter-tall frame began to swell, muscles in his arms, chest, abdomen, and legs bulged dramatically. The sensation was akin to transforming into the Hulk, and Alexander couldn't help but let out a thunderous roar!
After a brief moment, he ceased growing larger, having expanded by about fifty centimeters, and his weight had noticeably increased. The ground beneath him bore the mark of his weight gain, and even his wingspan had broadened. The blood-red light seemed to radiate from his entire body.
Alexander then picked up a stone the size of a grinding disc from the ground with both hands. As he held it, he estimated it weighed at least several tens of kilograms. He pierced his right claw into the stone, effortlessly lifted it, and flung it forward.
The massive rock soared through the air with a whooshing sound, covering a considerable distance before landing about a kilometer away.
"Wow!" Alexander exclaimed, marveling at his newfound strength. It was undeniably incredible.
With a stomp, he launched himself into the air. It didn't take long for him to traverse the kilometer and reach the spot where the stone had landed.
"That took me... about thirty seconds?" Alexander calculated, realizing that he could run at a speed of around ninety kilometers per hour with his legs, comparable to a car speeding along a highway. Such speed was simply mind-boggling.
He accessed the system interface and noticed that his strength attribute had risen from its original 77 to 108, and his speed had increased from 35 to 50. This meant that the Bloodlust skill had boosted his attributes by approximately 40%. While it fell short of the 100% he had hoped for, it still satisfied him, especially considering it only consumed twenty magic energy points. Each magic energy point now translated to a 2% increase in attributes.
Even more impressively, the skill's duration was quite lengthy, lasting about three whole minutes before the blood-red light of Bloodlust gradually faded away.
The system's automatic adaptation had chosen the optimal configuration. While the increase was only 40%, the magic energy consumption was manageable, and the duration was sufficient for a small-scale battle.
Alexander couldn't have been happier with the result. What's more, the fallen soul was not fully depleted; there was still a significant portion left.
This discovery surprised Alexander. The fallen soul appeared to be not only of high quality but also contained more soul power than he had anticipated.
Contemplating what to do with the remaining portion of the fallen soul, Alexander decided against creating another skill. Instead, he modified the Bloodlust skill, adding a new attribute to it: the ability to cast it on a designated target.
In other words, after this modification, Alexander could enhance not only himself but also specific targets with Bloodlust.
This modification consumed a substantial portion of the fallen soul. The system now described the fallen soul as 'nearly disappearing,' indicating that only a small fraction remained.
Alexander still had the souls of Anna and Viken, as well as several other human souls provided by Lucius. These souls were relatively large but of lower quality. After some consideration, he used them to create another Magic Energy Growth Potion.
Upon consuming the potion, Alexander's magic energy increased by over a dozen points once again, breaking through to forty. This ensured that he had enough magic energy to use Bloodlust twice.
Having depleted his supply of ordinary souls, Alexander was now left with the 'holy soul fragment'...
He pondered, "What can I do with a holy soul fragment?"
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