[14th Everdusk 2103], Evan's Apartment, Dyna Crest country.
"Aoooch, it is aching so much even after becoming this strong. It looks like Tier 1 is really different, just as the memory said." I remarked while looking at my stomach with a slight smile on my face.
What I did in front of them was a lie, intended to make them think of me as a worthless awakener.
This was to sever all ties between us and allow me to be free until I gathered enough strength to eliminate Lucas before he grows too strong and beyond my reach.
If he attained the title of Country Prodigy before I could finish him, I wouldn't be able to touch him at all, as he would surely gain a hidden protector to safeguard him. I would then have to back away or think of another plan to eliminate him.
"Okay, just let me lie down and rest as I am too tired to think about it right now...." I said while carefully jumping onto the bed, as my stomach was aching from the punch Brin gave me in anger.
A few seconds later, my eyes were tightly closed, and snoring sounds could be heard from my room.
I was completely asleep with my guard down, as sleep was the only thing I cared about after the many ups and downs I experienced today.
First, the class change; second, the mutant mini boss and boss; and third, the demon corruption invasion, which was supposed happen to Lucas but happened to me for some reason which cause me the most tiredness in all.
Perhaps the butterfly effect was at, as it happened to me before and even now.
But no worries, as we can't change what hasn't happened yet. We just have to wait until it unfolds on its own.
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While Evan sleeps in his, in a house a few miles away from his apartment, someone is lying on the floor, holding a pillow in his mouth to stifle his screams.
His entire body is red as if he has just emerged from boiling water, covered in sweat from head to toe, with even the floor beneath him sticky with his sweat.
Blood is seeping from his pores, ears, and nose, as if he has experienced a heat overload just a few minutes ago.
Suddenly, his shaking body stops, and the room temperature begins to change as the high temperature caused by something starts to cool down.
Lucas, the victim, lies on the ground with the pillow beneath his side.
His body gradually returns to normal, and as he opens his eyes, he feels the changes brought about by the reward he received from his recent quest.
He sits on the bed beside him after standing up and looks at his chiseled body, the result of the reward he obtained from being first in the dungeon.
"It seems there are significant changes in my body after acquiring the bloodline of the dragon. Now my bloodline should be at 3%. I can't even imagine what will happen when it reaches ten or even fifty percent," he says as he punches the air and notices it bending slightly.
He then stands up and walks toward the drawer next to him, picking up a photo stand placed there.
In the photo, three people are posing for a photoshoot: an old man, a teenage girl who closely resembles Lucas, and Lucas himself. This photo, from their past, is one he has treasured until now.
His sister, Faye Bennett, a prodigy, went to the main capital of Dyna Crest while he remained here. Accompanying her to the capital would have risked his life, and she did not want that to happen.
The old man in the photo was his grandfather, who died in an accident during a monster raid. He was the only one who cared for him and his sister. After his death, they were in a dire situation until his sister awakened an SS rank class called Radiant Shadowstalker. This was a unique hybrid class of assassin, shadow and holy light elements, making her the fifth holder of this class. Consequently, she became a hunter to be nurtured for the country, facing many restrictions.
Even the information was wiped from many people's memories for her safety.
As he reminisced about his past, he remembered to check his stats before taking a bath, as his body was reeking after absorbing the dragon bloodline vial.
When he opened his system to see the changes, his eyes widened in amazement.
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[Status]
[Name: Lucas Benett (Lucas Vale)]
[Age: 18]
[Race: Human (97%), Dragon (3%) (^!)]
[Class: Battlemage (D^!) {Growth Type}]
[Title: Wolf slayer]
[Level: 15 (1^) [230/1200]]
[Tier: 0]
[Talent: Dragon Insight (SSS)]
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[Stats]
[Health Points: 720 (300^)] {1:10 of CON}
[Mana Points: 860 (400^)] {1:10 of INT}
[Strength: 71 (30^)]
[Agility: 72 (30^)]
[Intelligence: 86 (40^)]
[Constitution: 72 (30^)]
[Stamina: 59 (30^)]
[Endurance: 55 (30^)]
Unassigned Stats: 60>00
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[Skills: Arcane Strike Lv.6 (^), Mana Shield Lv.3 (^), Fireball Lv.7 (^), Mana Reinforcement Lv.5 (^)]
[Racial Ability: Dragon Fear Lv.1 (^), Dragon's Scales Lv.0]
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His bloodline was enhanced, and his class was upgraded. The increase in his bloodline also affected his class, changing it from Novice Battlemage to Battlemage, while increasing his rank and unlocking his potential growth. His stats spiked in all areas, and his skills were also upgraded. The most notable improvement was the new racial ability he gained from the increase in bloodline percentage.
After using his, a hardened layer of dark red and black scales appeared on various parts of his body, increasing his strength and defense.
Though the mini transformation was not great, it could become quite a heroic savior for him in the later stages.
He stopped using the ability as he felt his mana draining rapidly, making it a heavy-consuming skill.
After checking a few more things, he entered the bathroom to remove the bad smell. While he was showering, someone entered his house through the main door without making any noise and reached Lucas's room without him knowing. The person first looked around the room and then toward the bathroom.
The intruder moved toward the bathroom door and waited for Lucas to come out, hiding in the shadows. A few minutes later, Lucas emerged from the bath with nothing but a towel, unaware of the hidden man. Taking advantage of the situation, the intruder leapt toward Lucas with one hand in the air, and the next thing heard was a loud scream.
"Aaaaaahhhhhh~~~~." It was a loud scream coming from the house.
-- To be continued--
What just happened? Who was the hidden attacker? Is it our Evan or someone else holding a grudge against Lucas? Is it also a butterfly effect caused by Evan or something else is going to happen? And lastly is Lucas fine or dea..?
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