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Chapter 6 - The lost Carvan

Valour wasn't that educated on the ways of humans; he had lived all his life training and learning about the Hollow and Ather system.

He was actually able to utilise both power systems; he was made to be a weapon of mass destruction.

In turn, he sold his soul. He was hallow, he felt no emotions whatsoever. The only 'emotions' he feels is fear, fear when he is standing Infront of his mother.

Other than that, he has never felt any emotions; he always heard from the Hollows working in the kingdom, how humans have a variety of feelings.

Anger, sadness, love, hate. He wanted to experience them, even if once in his entire life.

'Will I able to learn how to feel from these humans?' he questioned in his mind.

Not paying attention to these thoughts he took something out from his pockets. They were gloves, he obviously didn't want to kill any humans accidentally. That would invite so much trouble; he wasn't in the mood to go head to head with one of the strongest forces of the human domain.

Valour was 'Begginer-Veteran' ranked in the Ather system. He had a 'C' rank ability and a 'B' rank.

Yes, he was a prodigy by human standards; His 'C' rank ability was a telekinesis, alot stronger than Kaz'er's.

His ability had an expanded radius of 20 meters and he could lift objects twice as heavy as him. Also the aspect he got allowed him to communicate with someone through a mind connection.

His 'B' ranked ability however was much more interesting to say the least. The name of this ability was 'Duality' ; he could weild a ice made shield and a fire made sword, or he could switch them up. If he wanted he could also hold dual swords of two different elements (only Ice and fire) or they could be of the same element.

He had yet to unlock the aspect for this ability; he was looking forward to that.

His rank cap was at 'Apex', thus he would atleast get a 'SSS+' rank ability and a domain if he was lucky.

He can't unlock 'Aura', since his body was fully Hollow. No one knew what 'Aura' truly was but Valour knew a little about it from his mother.

It was one's life essence; The complete command over 'Ather'. It unlocks at the 'commander' rank for those who are chosen.

He can't get it irrespective, why you must ask? Well, that is simply because he doesn't have an Ather core. He was able to execute abilities due to the modification his mother made to him.

He was fully Hollow, but he could influence Ather just enough to execute abilities.

According to his mother, it was to a degree which allowed the possibility of him manifesting a Domain.

Domain, to put it simply was the true self of it's bearer. Domains are a representative of what someone is.

Other than that, what Valour excelled in was Hollow energy. He had complete control over it; even though, not anytime soon but eventually in the future once he reach 'Duke' rank he will unlock it.

This was similar to 'Aura' but was hollow energy in nature.

The only person to have this, is his mother. No one besides her has this. It truly is scary, how 'Abyss' ranked Hollows even without something like a domain were stronger than humans who had domains.

It was largely because the abilities of Hollows are stronger. They just have 3 teirs: Dark, Void and lastly Abyssal.

A void ranked ability was strong enough to challenge SS ranked abilities(or be stroner in some cases). Other than this, what truly boosted the hollows strength was, their weapons.

They had no specified teirs: any hollow ranked 'Martial' and above has them. It'a effects are dependant on the Hollows's potential.

They could essentially increase a Hollow's power by two times. They also, like human weapons, had a series of movements. The amount of movements and their power levels were also determined by the Hollow's potential.

Normally, Hollow's weapons were stronger than the human weapons as their weapons were made from their very existence.

The hollow that was contained within each Hollow is responsible for manifesting the weapon.

Those with a rank cap below 'Martial' never truly manifest their weapons. Those who are ranked above'Martial', reveal the strength of the weapon as they get stronger.

So it scales off the strength of the Hollow and more movements are unlocked as the Hollow increases their major rank.

Valour was 'Bestial' ranked and his potential was 'Overlord' rank. So he was sure to get a broken ass weapon, a weapon which would be far stronger than a '9-grade' human weapon.

The only advantage human weapons had over Hollow's Insignia(their weapons) was that human weapons could theoretically be used by anyone.

But they were very scarce, specially the more potent higher grade ones. What's the use of weak weapons with one or two movements?

Valour's Hollow class was Assassin, similar to what the 'Martial' Hollow has. Although the 'Martial' Hollow and Valour both had 'dark' ranked abilities; Valour's were more stronger. All of them were are as strong as 'B' ranked human abilities.

The first unlocked ability,(which is the same for all classes) 'nullify' was the ability responsible for turning things into nothingness.

Even the Hollows with no potential at all had it. Since it is the first ability unlocked upon awakening. And yes, every Hollow was an awakened.

Every hollow received 'Dark' ranked abilities for their first 3 major ranks. These abilities ranged from ranks F-B in terms of human abilities. Such a disparity only existed on the surface level. Although the first three major ranks abilities are equivalent to F-B ranked abilities of humans, but it was anything but simple.

Dark abilities, unlocked at the 1st: Vermin, 2nd: Beastial and 3rd: Martial ranks had a difference of strength between them. The dark graded abilities in the 1st ranked: Vermin was more so equal to rank F-D. Then the 2nd rank: Bestial were equal to 'C' ranked abilities and 3rd rank: Martial was equal to 'B' ranked abilities. A similar pattern was spread out for other grades of Hollow abilities. A gradual increase in strength was seen as the Hollow unlocked more abilities, even if those abilities are of the same grade.

Again, its alot more nuanced than it sounds; the class of the Hollow, the type of the ability also mattered.

Then from the 3rd major rank to the 5th only 'Void' ranked abilities were unlocked; obviously, respective to their class. A 'Monarch' ranked Hollow awakened an ability equivalent to an 'A' grade human ability. Then a 'Duke' rank would awaken an ability equivalent of 'S' or 'SS' rank Human ability. It being 'S' or 'SS' only depending on the potential of the Hollow. Also note, not all 'Duke' ranked Hollows are twice as strong as Humans with at the 'Apex' rank and with an 'SSS+' ability but no domain.

Then from the 5-6th major rank, an 'Abyssal' ranked ability is unlocked. Yes, only an Hollow ranked 'Abyss' could have one these abilities. These abilities were equal to or in many cases stronger than 'SSS+" abilities.(Usually twice as strong, it truly depends on the class of that Abyss Hollow and the Ability type of the SSS+ ability it's being compared to.)

Valour made his way through the forest, still not sure how long it would take. Valour had awakened nullify' and 'Super strength and speed' as his fist two 'dark' graded abilities. All of which were equivalent of 'B' rank in human abilities.

Just as he was about to make use of his super speed, he heard a trade wagon approach him.

He immediately restated his awkward bent position. The wagon came into view, it was being pulled by two horses. A old looking man was seated Infront of the wagon holding the leash.

He looked at Valour and halted the wagon's movements.

"What are yer doing here, all alone?" The old man inquired.

Valour thought a few seconds before answering him "I want to go to the Capital."

Hearing this, the old man proposed something. "Ah, I am also headed there right now, would ya like to go together?"

Valour went into deep contemplation, 'Can I trust him? Why is this human helping me?, he had a few unanswered questions.

Seeing Valour's hesitation, the old man added. "It's nothing suspicious, I am a trader. I am just headed to the Capital, thought I'd ask ya if ya wanna join."

He held the leash tightly and was about to storm off but Valour suddenly spoke.

"Are you sure? Will you not scam me by asking me to pay you once we reach?"

The old man hearing this, had a sour expression on his face. "What do I look like to yer?"

Valour not knowing what to say, just nodded and made his way to the wagon.

The old man signaled him to hop on, which he did and they set off to the Capital.

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I am sorry for the info dump, I highly encourage you all to join the discord; I have explained everything about the power system in depth over there.

Much more in detail than the novel.