~ Baby's Pov, a day Later... ~
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"I think I've siphoned the last bit of this body's abilities..." actually, It's time I leave.
I quickly left the Melian's corpse, it's flesh was pale now, slim and entirely lifeless... It took me much longer than necessary due to the amount of perks it had. But, it's finally done...
I clenched my fist, exhaling for a moment...
Feeling much more power coursing through my veins than before... Feint arcs of electricity were encircling around me... I needed to control this kind of power better. I had to stay on top of my game when it came to ki control exercises, or else I'll be all bark with no control.
But I also noticed something interesting too, "Did... I grow taller again?" There was definitely a difference. In fact, my body had changed too; now that I looked at it carefully. I felt oddly, looser, yet powerful. My muscles had even toned downed a bit, looking much slimmer, but far more refined, almost compact in an odd sense...
And it didn't just end there, my skin even had a slightly duller looking texture to it. Still metallic, but clearly tougher than normal. Nothing else really changed based on what I see, maybe my shoulder guards were slightly larger than before, but not much...
"I've grown incomparably stronger compared to two weeks ago..." I wasn't even the same being anymore if I was being completely honest, but I'm tired of just guessing when I can just check the changes for myself.
'Status'
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Name: Michael Murphey | Baby
Race: Bio Android parasite / Tuffle
Height: 115.41 cm ⇛ 135.1 cm
Power Level: 1,263.2 ⇛ 6,347.2
Ki Enhanced: 6347.2 × 1.2 = 7,616.64
Potential: 18.9 ⇛ 29.2
Latent Potential: 20.1 ⇛ 33.5
Abilities;
Possession (Active): Allows the user to possess hosts, permanently stealing their power level, memories, and potential. There's a chance to gain a bloodline-specific trait after possessing a host for at least 10 seconds. The user can also select one ability at a time to acquire from the host. (Note: Possession fails if the target's power level exceeds the user's by 1,000,000-fold.)
Bio-Fusion (Passive): Exponentially increases the host's power by fusing with/possessing them. The increase varies based on the user's and host's power levels.
Physiology Manipulation: Grants the ability to alter the user's body within reasonable limits.
Hive-Mind (Active/Passive): Enables the user to split into possessed bodies, leaving a fragment of their consciousness in each and forming a hive-mind network.
Perfect Mind (Passive): Grants flawless memory, analysis, strategy, and understanding...
Statistic Reader (Active/Passive): Allows the user to view the stats of others, though stats may be obscured if the power gap is too large.
Unreadable Mind (Passive): Prevents any being from reading the user's mind.
Calculating Mind (Passive): Keeps the user's thoughts calm and precise.
Adhesive Skin (Passive): Grants the ability to cling to most surfaces.
Ki-Sensitivity (Passive): Triples the user's sensitivity to ki.
Armored Skin II (Passive): Increases the user's durability by 100%.
Toxic-Corrosive Blood (Passive): The user's blood has both corrosive and poisonous properties.
Supreme Strength (Passive): Enhances physical strength by threefold and increases physical speed by 50% .
Enhanced Senses III (Passive): Enhances all senses by 150-fold.
Enhanced Reaction speed (Passive): Increases the user's reaction speed by 2-fold
Sleek Musculature (Unique Passive): The user's body has reduced muscle-mass in return for 300% greater fluidity, with refined muscles.
Supreme Speed (Passive): Enhances Leg muscles by 5-fold.
Ki Claws (Active): The user can create claws that can amplify their attack capabilities; also increases ki enhanced power by another 1.5-fold.
Ki Control (Passive): The user's ability to utilize ki efficiently,; grants the user a 1.2 times increase with full power.
Ki Sense (Active Passive): The user can sense ki around a large area of themselves...
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'Damn...' I was pretty powerful already. Plus, wasn't I essentially heading towards being unbeatable to those on my level? I can even increase my raw attack power further to around 11 thousand with my ki claws as well. I'm glad I added that feature to my system, makes reading my stats more precise...
,Though... this really has me thinking... Why didn't baby in the original series use this power? Was he too prideful, wanting to remain purely Tuffle? I don't even know, nor do I want to. It's too late to think about anyway...
My priority now was to just get used to this body, again. My senses still need to adjust plus I needed to practice my control and my claws. Definitely the former being a must. Or... Maybe it would be wiser to just go after the next alpha? If I get used to this power again only for it to not matter would be a waste...
No, it's definitely the wiser choice to make; it's better to take it on now rather than later.
While I'm at it, I might as well get used to my new speed...
~ Unknown Pov ~
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The grand courtyard of the Saiyan capital was alive with activity. Warriors adorned in dark, worn battle armor milled about, their scouters glowing faintly under the twin suns. Banners bearing the crest of King Talmos flapped in the warm breeze, casting long shadows over the polished stone.
At the center of it all, seated upon a jagged, obsidian throne, was King Talmos himself. His crimson cape draped heavily over one shoulder, and his thick, armored boots rested upon the dais. A golden circlet adorned his brow, dull and scratched from years of war. He leaned back, his expression one of tempered amusement as he surveyed his kingdom.
"Your majesty," a voice called, breaking the hum of conversation around him.
Talmos turned his gaze to a kneeling soldier, his scouter blinking furiously as he bowed low before the throne.
"Speak." Talmos commanded, his voice deep and rumbling, carrying the weight of command.
The soldier raised his head. "My king, there has been… an unusual rise in power to the south... The scouters report a significant surge as of late, though it is nothing compared to the might of your soldiers."
Talmos raised an eyebrow, his lips curling into a faint smirk. "A surge, you say? What manner of threat dares stir in my these times?"
"It is unclear, my lord," the soldier replied, lowering his gaze. "The reading is... unorthodox. But even so, the power it holds is relatively far beneath notice... However, based on it's current level, a well trained Saiyan of infant blood could dispatch of it with ease."
Talmos chuckled, the sound low and resonant. "And yet, you bring this to my attention? Do you think me so idle as to be concerned with minor nuisances?"
The soldier stiffened. "Na-Na-Nay! My king! I bring words only dare to bring words that ensures your knowledge remains supreme."
Talmos waved a hand, dismissing the soldier's plea. "Enough of this. Send a scout to the south, if only to confirm this so-called surge. If it proves unworthy of my interest, let it be forgotten."
"Y-Yes, your majesty." the soldier said carefully, bowing deeply before retreating into the crowd...
However, the king's eyes narrowed as he leaned forward slightly, his gauntleted fingers drumming against the armrest of his throne. "Still.." he mused aloud, his voice soft but commanding, "A rise in power so close to the city is... curious. Perhaps it is time we remind the stars why Saiyans bow to none."
He straightened, his grin returning as he cast his gaze over the courtyard. "Come," he said loudly, addressing the gathered warriors. "The feast awaits, and I would see my table full before the next sun sets. Let us drink to strength, for no foe can stand before the might of Planet Vegeta! After all, my son only marries once."
The courtyard erupted into cheers as the warriors raised their fists in unison...
Talmos, however, remained still, his gaze slightly fixed to the south.
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