Admittedly, while the Assassin Path becomes a massive hurdle for men at Sequence Seven, its early stages—starting with the "Assassin" potion—make it one of the strongest paths in terms of combat.
Eren mused that a single assassin could probably take on ten seers in battle.
Having such a powerful resource on hand was invaluable, even if he didn't plan to use it himself.
After all, just because he wouldn't use it didn't mean he couldn't give it to someone else.
Besides, who said the Assassin potion was strictly for men? Women could use it too, avoiding the dreaded gender change entirely.
Though, Eren couldn't help but be curious—if a man were to undergo the transformation, would he really become as enticing as the Emperor had described?
Cough, cough.
It was just curiosity.
With that thought, Eren put away the Assassin potion and reached out to crush the remaining blue orb.
Ding!
Congratulations, Host, on acquiring the psychic spell: Gaze of Dread.
Gaze of Dread
Description: A psychic spell that forces opponents to undergo a "Mental Will" check through direct eye contact.
Effect: Anyone making eye contact with the user must pass an intermediate-level "Mental Will" check. Those who fail will experience confusion, fear, or even fainting in severe cases. Each use, regardless of outcome, drains the user's stamina and mental energy.
Remark: In some worlds, this psychic spell is also known as "Dragon's Might."
Evaluation: A rare growth-type psychic spell. The stronger your mental power, the greater the pressure on your opponents. The spell's core can also be upgraded for further enhancements.
When Eren crushed the blue orb, the spell's rune seed transformed into a stream of light, embedding itself deep within his soul.
A psychic spell?
Did I just unlock a skill?
After examining Gaze of Dread, Eren's eyes gleamed with excitement.
This spell directly targeted the mind. No matter how physically powerful an enemy was, if their "Mental Will" failed, they'd tremble—or faint.
For foes with weak mental fortitude, this spell was a game-changer, especially when paired with Eren's ever-growing spiritual power.
Moreover, Gaze of Dread wasn't limited to combat. Eren could already think of numerous creative uses for it in daily life.
Eren spent a long time in the Fate Space this time, only leaving when his spiritual energy was nearly depleted.
Notably, the Assassin potion remained in the Fate Space—it was too risky to bring it into the real world.
Eren had several reasons for this decision:
No Immediate Need: He had no intention of using the potion himself, nor any suitable candidates to give it to.
Security Concerns: Displaying something akin to a super-soldier serum would inevitably attract danger.
Lack of Confidence in His Home's Security: His old house, vulnerable even to petty thieves, was practically defenseless against S.H.I.E.L.D. agents.
Since Eren was already on S.H.I.E.L.D.'s radar, he couldn't rule out the possibility of them investigating his home in his absence. If they found the Assassin potion, who knew what they'd do?
For these reasons, leaving the potion in the Fate Space was the safest choice.
Back in the real world, Eren felt considerably better.
After a refreshing shower, he made himself a small meal in the kitchen before heading to his bedroom for meditation.
Strangely, today's meditation felt unusually effective.
Eren could distinctly sense an improvement in both his mental strength and spiritual energy.
Could this be an unforeseen benefit of Gaze of Dread?
Comparing today's meditation to his usual sessions, Eren quickly pinpointed the spell as the cause.
During meditation, the rune seed of Gaze of Dread seemed to spin deep within his soul, absorbing unknown substances from the void.
An unexpected perk.
Smiling faintly, Eren opened his eyes to find daylight streaming through the window.
"Morning already?"
Last night's events had kept Eren up until nearly 2 a.m., and by the time he'd finished his midnight snack and started meditating, it was past 3 a.m.
No wonder the sun was already up when he finished.
Looking out the window, Eren watched the bustling street below. The aroma of buns, fried dough sticks, soy milk, and pancakes wafted through the air—distinctly Chinese-style breakfasts rarely found outside of Chinatown in New York.
Feeling a pang of hunger, Eren changed into workout clothes, grabbed some cash, and headed downstairs.
After buying a pile of breakfast items, he jogged to a nearby park, eating as he ran.
Despite the recent gifts from the Fate Space, Eren didn't abandon his morning runs. He had grown to enjoy the slight sweat that came with exercise.
Today, however, as he jogged, he noticed a new presence in the park—a striking figure with flowing red hair.
The woman's tight-fitting outfit accentuated her graceful curves, drawing countless admiring glances. Even elderly men out for their morning strolls couldn't help but steal a look.
Initially, Eren didn't pay much attention to her.
Even when he occasionally glimpsed her figure, he merely appreciated her beauty before shifting his focus back to his run.
But when she lapped him and he caught a clear view of her exquisitely beautiful face, Eren's demeanor changed instantly.
His entire body tensed with vigilance.
Moments later, however, Eren quickly masked his wariness.
Because this wasn't just any woman—she was Natasha Romanoff, better known as Black Widow, a Level 10 operative of S.H.I.E.L.D.
(End of Chapter)
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