[Edric Windwalker]
* Age: 17 years, 1 month, 21 days
[Task 1: Within 30 Days]
[Task 2 Part 1: Book of Weirdness] (Completed)
[Task 2 Part 2: Gate to the Abyss]
* Objective: Within five years, read the Book of Weirdness, master the Abyssal Gate spell, and open a portal to the Abyss.
* Rewards:
* Ultra Skill
* 25,000,000 XP
* Time Left: 124 / 1,825 days
* Failure Penalty: None
[Techniques]
* Mythic Knight Training: 8 / 9,000,000
* Legendary Mage Training: 168 / 1,500,000
[Talents]
* Knight Talent (Legendary): 0 / 2,400,000
* Mage Talent (Average): 0 / 100,000
[Skills]
* Spawn (Cyan) – 5,000 eggs laid – Hatch time: 37 days
* Self-Consumption (Cyan)
* Mental Defense (Red)
* Double Spell (Red)
* Mana Detection (Red)
* Bloodline Detection (Red)
* Shapeshifting (Red)
* Bloodline Authority (Red)
* Energy Absorption (Red)
* Absolute Magical Defense (Red)
* Passive Defense (Red)
* Swimming (Golden)
* Beast Control (Golden)
* Break Item (Golden)
* Mind Manipulation (Golden)
* Magnetic Pull (Golden)
* Spell Mastery (Golden)
* See-Through (Golden)
* Food Generation (Golden)
* Beast’s Senses (Golden)
* Poison Resistance (Golden)
* Crystal Skin (Silver)
* Telekinesis (Silver)
* Steel Hair Manipulation (Silver)
* Extreme Yang (Silver)
* Blindness (Silver)
* Fog Manipulation (Silver)
* Illusion (Silver)
* Flesh Control (White)
[Cheat Ability]
* Low-Level XP Generator – Produces 1,000 XP per day.
* Available XP: 2,516,914
...
Looking at the interface, Edric felt a rush of satisfaction as he scanned the long list of skills.
"A lot of these skills are useless or unnecessary… but I can always consume them with [Self-Consumption] for mythical power!" he thought, a grin forming on his lips.
Then his eyes landed on his XP.
"Look at this! I can already break through to Legendary Mage!" Once he ascended to Legendary Mage, casting golden-tier spells would become much easier. More importantly, he’d be one step closer to completing the [Gate to the Abyss] task.
As for the gate itself, he wasn’t too worried. After all, nothing beyond the legendary tier could pass through. That meant no monstrous demon would suddenly descend upon the world to wreak havoc.
"I just wish I had a skill to hide my bloodline… or at least shield it from attacks," he muttered, shaking his head in mild frustration.
Having so many descendants made him dangerously vulnerable to bloodline-based spells. Fortunately, Silver Flower Island had no Legendary Mages, so he was relatively safe—for now. But once he entered the Flucker Empire, he wouldn’t be able to spread his bloodline so carelessly. In this world, there were terrifying spells that could track, curse, or even kill someone remotely just by targeting one of their descendants.
"One can't have everything they wish for. As long as my descendants stay here, I should be fine," he reassured himself, setting the matter aside.
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Right now, he had more pressing concerns.
"First, let me break through to Legendary Mage!"
Wasting no time, Edric focused his mind. His plans included upgrading his magic talent, but for now, his top priority was breaking through the legendary mage rank.
"System, add 1,499,832 XP to my Legendary Mage Training!"
The response came instantly.
Ding! Success!
—Status Updated: Legendary Mage Training (1,500,000 / 1,500,000).
The moment it happened, Edric felt a shift—like the world had suddenly become ten times clearer. It was as if a veil had been lifted from his eyes, revealing reality in much sharper detail.
Of course, it was just an illusion. While advancing to Legendary Mage was a major breakthrough, it wasn’t enough to change his entire perception of the world. Especially for Edric—he was already a Legendary Knight.
This strange feeling was simply the effect of his soul power surging all at once. Unlike most mages who advanced gradually over centuries, Edric had broken through instantly. The drastic increase in power made the change feel overwhelming.
"Strange…" he murmured.
Now that he had reached Legendary Mage, he could finally do something he had never been able to before—look within and examine his own soul.
The good news was that Edric’s soul was powerful and healthy.
But something was… off.
He couldn’t quite place it, but a strange feeling lingered—something was wrong.
"So my soul really does have an issue… This is bad. I need to fix it as soon as possible!" His expression darkened. He had always suspected something was amiss, but this was the first time he could confirm it.
"Once I reach the Flicker Empire, I should look for soul-related spells!" he decided. There was no hope of finding anything useful on this isolated island, and reaching Mythic rank in a short time was unrealistic.
For now, he had to focus on what he could improve.
"System, add 100,000 XP to my Mage Talent!"
Ding! Success!
—Status Updated: Average Mage Talent (100,000 / 100,000).
The moment his talent advanced, a wave of clarity washed over him. Many of the questions he had about spells—concepts that once required deep thought—became noticeably easier to grasp. Though the improvement wasn’t drastic, even a small boost made a difference.
"This is incredible! Talent truly is an amazing gift!" He sighed in wonder.
In the past, even the simplest magical problems required intense thought to solve. But now, everything felt smoother—his understanding of magic flowing with far less effort.
"With Great rank talent, I should be able to design my own Great and Average-tier spells pretty easily, right?" he mused. Though his talent was only at Great rank for now, his immense mental power as a Legendary Knight would make the process even easier.
But he wasn’t in the mood to test it just yet. He still had plenty of XP left, and there was no reason to stop here.
"System, add 250,000 XP to my Mage Talent!"
Ding! Success!
—Status Updated: Great Mage Talent (250,000 / 250,000).
Another surge of clarity struck him. Even more of the mysteries surrounding magic unraveled before his mind’s eye. The things that once puzzled him no longer seemed like obstacles.
"It’s… magical! Absolutely magical!" Edric marveled. "Now, I can easily create my own Silver-grade spells!"
Ideas flooded his mind the moment he thought about it. His understanding of magic had deepened, and possibilities stretched before him like an endless horizon.
Glancing at the system interface, he shook his head in mild disappointment.
"I still have 667,082 XP left, but upgrading my Mage Talent to Golden requires 800,000 XP… At this rate, I should be able to reach it in a few months."
Even so, he felt much safer now. His power had risen significantly.
"I no longer fear any Legendary being! Whether it’s King Bloodstone, the Elowen Kingdom, or anyone else—they’re no threat to me now!"
He took out the Mythic Lance from the system space and grasped it with both his hands, holding it in front of himself.
It was a long and formidable weapon—perfect for mounted cavalry. But Edric had no horse or any beast capable of keeping up with a battle between Mythic Knights. That meant he had to adapt, using the lance as a weapon for ground combat.
As he examined the polished tip, a sharp reflection flared into his eyes, causing a brief sting followed by thin trails of blood.
But this time, he didn’t look away.
His powerful physique made such minor injuries meaningless. More importantly, he needed to familiarize himself with the weapon he would be using from now on.
"I doubt there’s a single person on this island who can train with me," he mused.
Without hesitation, Edric began practicing. He swung the lance left and right, testing its balance, piercing the air with sharp thrusts. He needed to get used to its weight and dimensions. Since the lance’s rank was higher than his own, he had to be careful—one wrong move, and he could end up injuring himself.
He focused, memorizing every detail—its length, heft, sharpness—until the weapon felt like an extension of his body.
...
A few days earlier, he had dismissed the birthing clones, shutting down the manor and ending the entire baby-making business. Most of the 100,000 newborns who survived had been discreetly spread throughout the Elowen Kingdom.
The sudden influx of orphans had caused quite a stir. Many speculated about what had triggered the wave of abandoned newborn children. However, the news wasn’t significant enough to reach the higher levels of Elowen’s leadership.