Chapter 47: Spells

[Hmm, shapeshifting-type bloodline spells, huh? Many demons and other species have shapeshifting-type bloodline spells, such as Vampires, Doppelgangers, Blood Imps, Syrenies, Dragons, Faries, Succubus, High Humans, etc. Still, these races are something you only read in books. Even if you find them, you can't defeat them with your strength and extract their bloodline.] Zera paused for a second and soon added.

[But why are you looking elsewhere when you have the best option nearby? Humans are the descendants of the 'High Humans.' You can kill a few and absorb their bloodline essences.]

"No." Raven disagreed with her suggestion and shook his head.

"I won't kill a human for no reason."

[I'm not asking you to go and butcher all the humans you see, lad. Also, not every human has the purity of a High-Human bloodline. First, search for any criminals involved in shady activities and assassinations. Then, hunt them down and try the 'Bloodline Extraction' skill on them. Who knows? You might get the bloodline skill you want sooner, too.]

Her words made Raven's eyes lit up.

[But be warned, lad. Although I don't know much about how this bloodline devouring system works, I'm sure there is a limit to it. So, you must choose your next spells carefully. If you end up with average spells, your overall strength will diminish considerably.]

"I have to choose the best bloodline spells, huh? What about the current ones? Are they good enough?" Raven asked.

[Fortuitous Finder and Iron Resilience are amazing spells. But the poison touch is barely enough to be considered above average. As for the shapeshifting spell, it differs from one race to another. If you manage to get 'The Dragon Bloodline spell called 'Polymorph,' you can transform yourself into a dragon, titan, or even some other mythical creature in the future. When you polymorph into those mythical creatures, you will also be able to use their true strength.]

[On the other hand, the 'High Human's shapeshifting skill' will only allow you to shapeshift into humanoid-type monsters and won’t have the strength of the shapeshifting creature. But with that spell, you can hide your real strength.] Zera's words made him ponder deeply.

"But where do I even find a dragon? Although there are records of them appearing during the Battle of Heath, they all seem to have vanished afterward." Raven responded.

[It seems we have no choice then. So, what about the other spells?] Zera asked.

"I never thought much about them." Raven shook his head and asked for her help.

"Can you give me some suggestions?"

[Hmm, yes. Although Warlock is a powerful class, it also has its limitations. In truth, a normal Warlock can't change his bloodline pathway once he chooses a particular one. But no shackles restrict your body. The first thing you need is a bloodline spell with a long-range attack. Look for a Three-Eyed Titan's 'Eye of Destruction' spell. From what I've heard from my owner, this spell could even obliterate a person who is one rank above the user. Surprisingly, I also see a similar giant monster's description in one of the monster's information books.]

As Raven heard Zera's words, his eyes also widened.

"Yes, I also read it in Fourth Year's Empire's History book. I think they appeared in a large-scale wave 80 years ago and caused the fall of the Southern Wild Fortress. If not for the Wizards from the Crows' Misery arriving on time, the Meadows Family would have been annihilated," he said as he recalled the content of the book he read a year ago.

[It's settled then. Then, your next spell should be related to your memory. Although you managed to obtain the 'Instant Memory' skill through experience, it's not a real bloodline spell. So, our next priority should be getting on the bloodline spell related to the Instant Memory spell.]

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'I also heard Teacher Elizabeth mention a name called 'Eidetic Memory' when I showed off my memorizing skills ten years ago.'

[Heh, you still remember that incident, huh? Yes, you must find a unique goblin called 'Dawn Goblin' and extract their bloodline essences to get this skill.]

"Another Goblin Skill?" Raven asked in surprise.

To him, goblins were nothing more than weak monsters with no powerful abilities to battle.

[Don't think of Goblins as weak beings, lad. The ones roaming in the woods are impure and have very minute bloodline essences in their body. The real ones are far stronger and more intelligent than humans and many other creatures.]

Raven nodded his head and asked further.

"Does that mean 'Past Finder' skill is also a Goblin's bloodline spell?"

[Correct. Although I don't know why, my owner firmly told me to make you get that skill at all costs. So, you also have to get this bloodline spell from the Night Goblin. But as far as I know, they only appear in Nightmare World and are rare to see anywhere else.]

"Is this spell special? I don't think anything special, though." He couldn't help but frown.

[Well, it is impressive on its own. So, don't be disappointed. Anyway, the next spell should be an agility or movement-related one. I'm planning on letting you awaken the bloodline power hidden in your body.]

"The bloodline power hidden in my body?" Raven muttered to himself and recalled seeing question marks in his racial status years ago. But after Zera removed that racial option from the status screen, he had completely forgotten about it.

"Does this have something to do with my royal family lineage?" He asked.

[Yes. From what I've gathered so far, the guardian of this Royal Family seems to be a Twin-Headed Serpent. All Royal Family members have the blood of the Twin-Headed Serpent running through their veins, and some people, like Seventh Prince and Twelfth Princess, have inherited a teleportation-type bloodline spell. I can use the 'Bloodline Extraction' ability on your body to extract this spell, but it isn't a good idea. In the worst-case scenario, this ability might extract all the blood in your body and end up killing you. So, you should find a Magical Beast that shares the bloodline of the Twin-Headed Serpent and complete the task.] Zera paused for a moment and added.

[Or you can awaken your bloodline spell naturally by consuming a potion.]

"Bloodline Strengthening Potion, huh? It can indeed enchant my dormant bloodline essence and help me awaken one or two bloodline spells. But concocting even a Beginner rank potion is almost impossible. To create a bloodline-strengthening potion, I need lots of materials and even a unique water called 'Life Resin' from the 'Tree of Life.'" Raven recalled the book he had read about the bloodline-strengthening potion two years ago and furrowed.

At the same time, he also recalled all the information about the Two-Head-type snake monsters and spoke.

"There are seventeen snake species with two heads in the Empire. Only two can blend in the shadows and move to another location in an instant. We should find more information on them and check them out later."

[Good. For now, you should find a way to obtain these Bloodline Spells and become stronger. At the same time, you should focus on strengthening your soul by creating the Elemental Circlet technique.]

Raven nodded at Zera's words and quietly lay on the bed.

"Before all this, I should focus on creating a new identity and settling down," he said solemnly and waited for the sun to go down.

It was around 8 P.M.

Elizabeth entered the bedroom and covered herself in a hooded robe.

"It's time to leave, Raven. Also, cover yourself." Saying so, she took out a black-hooded robe from her space ring and tossed it to him.

Meanwhile, Raven caught the robe and wore it over his uniform. Although he could've changed his dress into a completely new dress, he didn't want Elizabeth to think he also held a spatial artifact.

'My body stinks a lot.' He desperately wanted to take a shower but, out of strange shyness, didn't want to ask his teacher.

[Haa, what am I going to do with this introvert?] A deep sigh echoed inside his head.

"Do you have money? How are you going to survive alone?" As Raven wore the robe, Elizabeth asked out of concern.

Meanwhile, Raven put his right hand into his pocket, took two gold coins and a few silvers from the inventory, and showed them to her.

"My aunt always allowed me to keep some money with me, Teacher."

"Only two gold coins, huh? It's better than nothing. As long as you sell or take a loan from Oculus Bank using the boots I gave you, you might be able to settle down with a completely new identity sooner." Elizabeth said as she started walking out of the bedroom.

Raven also closely followed her behind and soon entered the main hall. Although it looked ordinary, he noticed that the sofas, chairs, and even the lamps installed on the walls seemed to be of high quality. He also saw a strange rectangular black glass attached to the wall and felt it looked otherworldly.

[Don't think of this room as normal, lad. There is an artificial spirit monitoring your every action from that black glass] As Zera was speaking, Elizabeth quietly brought Raven out of the house and moved close to the four-wheeled brougham carriage parked at the entrance.