He decided to use every minute to test his new abilities and take advantage of this transformation to serve his goals.
"This isn't the end. It's just the beginning of what I will become."
After hours of intense training, Death emerged from his private training room, his new body pulsing with strength and agility.
Every step he took felt lighter, as if the ground itself conspired to assist him.
While strolling through the hallway leading to the tents, a familiar figure caught his attention, standing in his path.
It was Roland, another squad leader, standing there with a rigid expression, his face devoid of emotion.
The two exchanged silent glances for several seconds. Roland appeared as he always did—reserved, unyielding, as if an impenetrable wall separated him from the world.
"Roland," Death finally spoke, his voice calm but his eyes carefully observing the other man.
"Death... it's been a while," Roland replied coldly.
Death sensed a tension in the air but did not reveal it. Memories from the body's previous owner surfaced, recalling the past with Roland—when they were part of the same squad.
He remembered how Roland had always advanced due to the resources he gained through his connection with a high-ranking officer.
While Death trained relentlessly and fought his way forward, Roland was handed advanced energy training that allowed him to rise to squad leader before him.
But time had revealed the truth. Roland, despite his early rise, had plateaued. He had stagnated while Death surpassed him in the end.
"What brings you here?"
Death asked, trying to break the stiffness between them.
"Just reviewing some matters. You?" Roland replied with the same icy tone.
"Training," Death responded simply.
Their conversation remained surface-level, empty words devoid of any depth, but Death felt that Roland's presence wasn't coincidental.
This meeting was an unspoken test, an indirect comparison between the two.
Just as Death was about to leave, Roland suddenly asked, "Have you started training with energy yet?"
Death paused momentarily before replying, "I'll start soon. Perhaps after I return to my tent."
Roland nodded slowly and said, "If you're going to begin, you'd better do it in a place rich with energy. The second zone in the Leader's Training Grounds is best for that. You'll need the right environment to activate the blue pill."
Death was silent for a moment before responding, "I'll consider it."
Roland smirked faintly—whether it was an expression of indifference or subtle mockery was unclear—and then turned and left without another word.
Death watched his retreating figure, pondering Roland's true intentions.
"Was he trying to help me, or was he just curious about how far I've come?"
Ultimately, Death decided to take his advice.
Back in his tent, the blue pill rested in his hand. He knew this pill held a new secret, a challenge different from the red pill. For a moment, he simply stared at it, contemplating.
"Roland is right. Its maximum effectiveness will only be achieved in a place specifically designed for energy training."
Without wasting more time, he left his tent and made his way to the Leader's Training Grounds once again.
When he arrived at his private chamber, he went straight to the second zone—a space open to nature, filled with plants, rocks, and a tranquil water source in the corner.
This area was designed to help trainees harmonize with their energy, making it the perfect place to activate the blue pill's potential.
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The Blue Pill
Death stood before the stone table in the deserted training chamber. The small blue pill rested between his fingers, glowing with a deep azure hue, as though it concealed an entire universe of power within.
The guide in his hands was sharply written, as if a stern voice was dictating his path to ascend. He read it carefully, and one thought echoed in his mind:
"This power is only for those willing to risk everything."
Each of the eight levels described in the guide filled him with equal parts excitement and fear.
But when he reached the fourth level, his mind froze momentarily. The words burned with clarity:
"The fourth level is the turning point. Here, you break free from all mental constraints, becoming immune to any external influence on your mind. This is the threshold between human strength and extraordinary abilities."
A shiver ran down Death's spine. The idea of mental liberation wasn't just a step toward power; it was a promise of dominion over himself, a sovereignty over his own fate.
Yet his mind couldn't help but wander back to memories of the original world, and to his brother… the Vampire.
His brother possessed the ability to influence human minds—a power Death had never seen as a threat before.
On the contrary, he had trusted his brother implicitly, a trust he had never thought to question. But now… now everything was different.
This new body his soul inhabited wasn't just a physical change. His energy was growing, and his intelligence was evolving at a rapid pace.
Thoughts that once seemed unnecessary now felt crucial. He began to wonder:
"What if? What if my brother decided to use his power against me? What if I became nothing more than a puppet in his hands?"
He shook his head violently, as if trying to expel those thoughts, but they lingered.
He couldn't trust anyone anymore, not even those closest to him. No one deserved absolute trust.
Staring at the blue pill, a bitter smile crossed his lips, filled with determination.
"I will reach the fourth level… and no one will ever influence me again. Not even you, brother."
Slowly, he placed the pill in his mouth and swallowed it.
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The Magical Interaction
Within seconds, Death felt something change within him. A wave of cold heat surged through his veins, like an electric current rushing powerfully through every cell.
The air around him began to ripple, and suddenly, a faint aura appeared around his body, pulsing slowly like a heartbeat.
At first, the aura was faint, barely visible, but it quickly thickened, becoming a tangible force enveloping him.
His strength doubled, his muscles relaxed and tensed simultaneously, his body adapting to the energy coursing through it.
But then, something unexpected happened.
The tattoo on his arm—present since the moment his soul entered this new body—began to move.
The tattoo was a strange symbol whose meaning he had never understood, but now it pulsed as if alive. Its dark lines stretched across his skin, shifting like a serpent searching for its path.
Death stopped breathing for a moment, watching as the tattoo reshaped itself. Eventually, it settled into a circular, intricate design, resembling an energy map etched into his skin.
And then came the vision.
Within his mind, a clear path emerged, like a blue light guiding his steps.
There were no words, only a powerful sensation:
"This is the way. This is how you harmonize with energy. This is how you merge it with your body swiftly and safely."
He understood that the tattoo wasn't merely decorative. It was a hidden guide, an embedded system within his new body to lead him to the summit.
Closing his eyes, he followed the instructions that appeared in his mind. He drew energy from the aura surrounding him, channeling it deep within his body.
He felt it flow like rivers of light, filling every part of him, reshaping him from the inside out.
As he did, another smile appeared on his face. It wasn't just a smile of someone gaining strength, but of someone realizing that no one in this new world would ever control him again.
"The Vampire?"
He whispered to himself, his voice quiet yet brimming with confidence:
"No one will ever have power over me again. Not you, not anyone else."
The energy interaction concluded, the aura around him solidified, steady and strong. It was only the beginning, but he felt it was the start of his ultimate liberation—and his path to absolute domination.
Level One: The First Energy Aura
Description:
After consuming the blue pill, the energy within your body begins to move and takes shape around you as a faint energy aura. This aura envelops your body and the weapons you wield, enhancing your overall strength.
- What Happens:
The aura grants you increased resilience and strength, while also making any weapon you touch sharper and sturdier. Additionally, you'll experience a boost in your speed, enabling you to move faster and more effectively during combat.
- Your New Abilities:
1. Enhanced Strength and Resilience:
- The aura fortifies your body, allowing you to withstand strikes more effectively.
2. Weapon Enhancement:
- Weapons you touch become stronger, sharper, and more capable of piercing through defenses, making them deadlier in combat.
3. Increased Speed:
- You'll notice an improvement in your movement speed, helping you dodge attacks or launch assaults with greater agility.
- Challenges:
- At this level, the aura is not strong enough to provide complete protection. Certain vulnerabilities may still affect you.
- Continuous focus and training are required to strengthen the aura and enhance its effectiveness.
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Note:
"Level One marks the beginning of the journey. The energy aura will help you grow, but you must work on reinforcing and advancing it over time."
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Requirement to Progress to Level Two:
To reach the second level, your energy cultivation must reach its peak.
Your body must fully absorb and be nourished by this energy until it flows seamlessly through you, establishing a complete bond between your physical form and the surrounding energies.