Boom!!!
Lightning bolts shot through the air, swords stabbed with precision, and daggers sliced through the shadows as Rasoul and his subordinates continued to sow chaos in a specific quadrant of the dark forest.
Three days prior, upon their arrival, Rasoul utilized Lara's knowledge of the forest to locate a specific beast he sought. They had been at it relentlessly for three full days now.
Having upgraded Sabrat with the Great Beast he defeated during the monster tide in Orange Field City, Rasoul recognized the importance of incorporating potent items into the creation and upgrade processes for his subordinates.
And thanks to the NecroSmith Encyclopedia, he could identify some Rare beasts that would work magic with the type of Subordinates he wanted to create.
"That's it for creating at least four subordinates. If we want more, we can return to track them down; considering we'll be residing in the forest for a while," Rasoul Said after delivering the decisive blow to a Great Beast.
"Let's head back to the Lightning Tiger Quadrant; I'm aware of a spot that will be secure from any disruptions," Rasoul suggested. They promptly set off in that direction.
After a while, they materialized in the very location where Rasoul had first regained consciousness after fusing with Clay. Having spent weeks there, he was familiar with the surroundings. Upon arrival, he plucked some luscious purple-ranked spiritual fruits and presented them to Sabrat and Lara.
"So, Cole, how many subordinates do you aim to bring into existence?" Sabrat inquired, using Rasoul's last name as his preference.
"Currently, my goal is to create 27. With you and Lara already in the fold, I have 25 more to create. Whether I'll create additional subordinates in the future remains uncertain, but for the moment, 27 is my target," Rasoul explained.
"Oh, so that's where the 27 Great Sage Cores comes in...Sabrat speculated.
"Yes, I intend to utilize the 27 cores and other resources to complete the creation of the rest of my subordinates," Rasoul confirmed, validating Sabrat's suspicion.
Upon hearing this, Lara voiced her concern, "This isn't fair; they will be stronger than me and Sabrat."
"Hahaha, Lara, my dear," Rasoul chuckled, "they will indeed surpass you and Sabrat for the time being. However, I still possess the Thalia and Zayd Cores.
I'll use them to enhance both of you, but you must focus on mastering the techniques for now. I promise to seek out more valuable resources to further upgrade you once you both successfully master the first stage of the technique."
"Excellent. I vow to master the first stage, ensuring I won't become a burden to you in the future," Lara declared with a determined gaze.
"Count me in," Sabrat added resolutely.
"Neither of you is a burden to me. You both hold immense significance in my life, so never perceive yourselves as burdens. As their seniors, you and Sabrat need not worry about such trivial matters.
"After all, you're a Goddess, and Sabrat is an Overlord of a portion of hell," Rasoul reassured.
Rasoul swiftly shifted his focus to the system, initiating the creation process for his subordinate.
[Welcome to Necro-Smith Creator Shop]
[Select how to proceed]
>>Random Creation
>>Custom
'Custom
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[Select of Creation]
>>Humanoid
>>Beast
>>Both (It requires more resources to upgrade the subordinates later created)
'Both,' Rasoul acknowledged the importance of possessing a dual identity. Therefore, he aimed to ensure that his subordinates could adopt both a beast and a humanoid form.
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[Does the Host wish to select a Class or merge the classes to form a new unique class?]
>>Select Class
>>Merge (Creation will only be successful if the items used in the process have properties of the Class formed)
'Merge
This upgrade is what Rasoul acquired after elevating the ability to the next tier. Having enhanced Sabrat, he recognized the imperative of prioritizing quality over quantity. Even if it required spending billions of gold coins to amass resources for crafting new subordinates, he wouldn't hesitate.
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[Input the class or nature of class you want to merge]
'Dark Mage, illusion expert, Poison expert and Telepathic expert...Rasoul immediately input the classes he wanted to merge.
[Input accepted]
[Available Classes formed]
[Lunar Enchantress]
>>Class Description: Masters of moonlit mysticism, Lunar Enchantresses wield the power of lunar illusions and telepathy. They cast an ethereal glow, creating an atmosphere of enchantment and uncertainty, manipulating minds with the gentle touch of the moon's magic.
[Abyssal Illusionist]
>>Class Description: Proficient in the forbidden arts of the abyss, Abyssal Illusionists harness the power of shadowy illusions, abyssal telepathy, and toxic enchantments. Cloaked in darkness, they sow seeds of doubt and confusion, leaving adversaries in a web of deceptive magic and unseen poisons.
[Phantom Puppeteer]
>>Class Description: Masters of spectral manipulation, Phantom Puppeteers blend the arts of phantom illusions, telepathic control, and spectral poisons. They weave an intricate dance of ethereal threads, ensnaring foes' minds and controlling the battlefield like puppeteers, all shrouded in an aura of enigmatic uncertainty.
Rasoul contemplated for a moment before settling on the Abyssal Illusionist. With his Slave Seal Ability, he desired subordinates adept at manipulating the minds of others, thereby weakening them and facilitating an easy application of the slave seal.
Being no saint when it came to his enemies, he proceeded with the Abyssal Illusionist Class without a hint of hesitation.
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[Add items from Creation]
Rasoul promptly retrieved a core he had acquired after the demise of the 27 Generals. This specific core once belonged to General Nolan Ashbourne, an illusionist. Rasoul deemed it the prime ingredient for his creation.
In addition to Ashbourne's core, he extracted the cores and bodies of three Alpha beasts, each possessing attributes aligned with the chosen class: the Whispering Shade Hound, Mindbender Moth, and Venomous Mirage Viper.
With precision, he tossed these items into the formation, progressing seamlessly to the next step.
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[Does the Host want to add an option to name his Creation]
>>Yes
>>No
'Yes
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[Select Gender]
>>Male
>>Female
'Male
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[Set Age]
'20
[Note: The subordinates' appearance will be determined by the traits of the Host and materials used in the Creation.]
[Creation sequence started...]
[Time before completion: 3 hours]
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Initiating the sequence, Rasoul turned to his subordinates and gestured for them to step back. Having experienced the intricacies of Lara's creation, he understood the necessity of maintaining a safe distance and cautiously stepped back himself.
"How long will the process take to complete?" Sabrat inquired.
"Approximately 3 hours, give or take," Rasoul responded.
"Seems too lengthy," Sabrat complained.
"It will be completed soon," Rasoul assured.
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About 3 hours later, a resounding boom caught Rasoul, Lara, and Sabrat's attention, directing their gaze toward the origin of the sound. A thick, dark smoke enveloped the entire formation, obscuring their view of whatever was transpiring within its mysterious depths.
Following 5 minutes of anticipation, the smoke dissipated, revealing a graceful black serpentine creature gracefully gliding along the ground. Its profound obsidian scales seemed to absorb light from its surroundings, rendering it nearly invisible. The eyes emanated an eerie violet glow, indicative of the perilous intensity that could be unleashed through its gaze. Ethereal wings emerged from the creature's sinuous form, resembling the delicate and translucent wings of a butterfly.
The wings were adorned with ever-shifting patterns, creating the illusion of shadowy flames flickering across their surface. A series of runic markings adorned the serpent's body, serving as the conduit for the beast's innate connection to illusion and telepathy. These runes amplified its ability to manipulate the minds of those it encountered. Completing the creature's formidable arsenal were venomous fangs, each dripping with a toxin that induced hallucinations.
Ding...
[Creation complete]
[Shadow Seraph created]
[Name your Subordinate]
"Rowan Shadowweaver," Rasoul mused, already having the perfect name for his new subordinate. He intended to name each of his subordinates based on the classes he selected for them.
Without hesitation, he bestowed the name upon the beast now transformed into its human form. Rowan stood at a lean 6 feet, his figure a blend of elegance and enigma. His skin, touched by the pale glow of moonlight, appeared to absorb the shadows around him, lending him an ethereal quality. As customary, a cascade of flowing white hair fell down his shoulders like a stream of moonlit silk.
His eyes, akin to his beast form, bore a striking violet that reflected the unnatural hues of the abyss. Directly gazing into them felt like a threat, as if it could plunge one's soul into the abyss. His face possessed a sharpness, with high cheekbones highlighting his handsomeness. While not on Rasoul's level, he could still hold his charm, especially with the ladies.
Around his neck, a silver pendant bearing the emblem emitted a faint glow. Rowan's movements were graceful, each step deliberate and accompanied by a subtle interplay of shadows, as if he were in constant communion with the darkness enveloping him. Being completely naked, Rasoul promptly instructed the system to clothe him, willingly parting with 10 million fire points for the purpose.
The system, true to its design, outfitted him in alignment with his shadowy class. It draped him in a cloak that seemed woven from shadows, a flowing garment rippling with every movement. Beneath it, he wore a form-fitting ensemble adorned with abyssal runes softly glowing. Black leather gloves, each fingertip marked with a small silver rune, attested to the mastery of his craft. His overall demeanor exuded a mysterious, shadowy aura.
"Welcome to the family, Rowan," Sabrat greeted warmly, a broad smile lighting up his face. Instantly feeling a connection due to their shared affinity for the element of darkness, Sabrat extended a camaraderie to him.
"Good to be here, I guess," Rowan replied. He then turned to Rasoul and knelt. "I am at your service, Master."
"You don't have to call me Master; we're a family, as Sabrat said; just call me Rasoul or Cole, whichever is okay with you," Rasoul replied. He then introduced the others, saying, "This Goddess is called Lara, and that guy is Sabrat."
Rowan gracefully bowed towards Lara and Sabrat, displaying a composed demeanor that contrasted with Sabrat's more exuberant nature.
Curious about his status, Rasoul decided to check it.
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[Name: Rowan Shadowweaver]
[Age: 20]
[Class: Abyssal Illusionist]
[Potential: Supreme]
{Bloodline: Umbric Veilstalkers: 100%]
{Realm: Human: Saint, Beast: Saint Beast]
[Rank:2]
[Mana: 52,000]
[Cosmic Energy: 110,000]
[Abyssal Energy: 80,590]
[STR: 7600| AGL: 8100| DEX: 6200| INT: 7300| DEF: 6800]
[Role: Abyssal Infiltrator and Illusionary Strategist]
[Trust Level: 100%]
>>Element
[Darkness: 45% Mastery]
>>Abiliies
[Transform: Passive]
>> The Beast can transform into its human form at will.
Note: All stats will be reduced by 10%
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[Abyssal Veil - Active] - (Tier 8)
>>Grants near-invisibility, making the Abyssal Illusionist nearly impossible to detect by conventional means.
>>Siphons the ambient shadows to enhance the Illusionist's agility, granting unparalleled speed and reflexes.
>>Imbues the Illusionist's attacks with abyssal energy, causing them to inflict physical and psychic damage.
>>Leaves behind illusory decoys when the Illusionist moves, confounding enemies and diverting attention.
(Upgradable)
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[Whispering Shadows - Active] - (Tier 8)
>>Allows the Illusionist to teleport instantly between shadows, providing unparalleled mobility on the battlefield.
>>Creates sentient shadow duplicates that mimic the Illusionist's actions, confusing enemies with multiple simultaneous attacks.
>>Grants the ability to eavesdrop on distant conversations by manipulating shadowy tendrils.
>>Shadows cloak the Illusionist's presence, making them immune to detection by magical or mundane means.
(Upgradable)
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[Abyssal Poison Mist: Active] - (Tier 9)
>>Rowan can generate a dark mist infused with various forms of poisons.
>>When inhaled by an enemy, the mist induces agonizing mental torture before causing their demise.
>>Additionally, it can disorient individuals with slightly strong mental fortitude.
[This ability synergizes effectively with illusion-type skills.]
(Upgradable)
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[Intrusive Thoughts: Active] -- (Tier 10)
>>The subordinate possesses the capability to connect to others' minds, injecting intrusive thoughts that serve to distract them for a few crucial seconds.
>>It can also link minds to the abyss, inducing enemies to hear unsettling screams emanating from the depths.
>>Furthermore, the subordinate can utilize connected minds as a source of fuel to bolster his mental strength during battles.
'Damn, I will copy these abilities...
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The Beasts Used in Creating Rowan:
[Whispering Shade Hound:]
>>A shadowy hound can move silently and phase through solid objects. Its howls induce confusion and fear in those who hear them.
[Mindbender Moth]
>>An ethereal moth with wings that can generate illusions and manipulate the thoughts of those who gaze upon them. It releases a subtle psychic energy that clouds the minds of its prey.
[Venomous Mirage Viper]
>>A serpent with scales that refract light, creating mirage-like illusions around its body. Its venom induces vivid hallucinations, making it a master of confusion and misdirection.