"I accept."

~So be it, engraved upon your soul. A pact from the wanderer's of old. Reality shall deceive you no longer. Your calls, shall always be answered, O brother mine.~

[!User has gained "The Ahamkara's Favor": See the world as it is, Intertwined strings of fate. No one may deceive your sight. Unravel the secrets of their very soul. The remains of Ahamkara's answer to you.]

Void's felt a sudden burn in his chest. "This feeling, just like the eyes."

He felt pain, indescribable pain. His heart was singed by fire, molten blood ran through his veins. Void dropped to his knees, his heart skipped a beat, pounding erratically.

"....I can't see" Pitch black shrouded his eyes, the world went dark for but a moment.

Visions rushed to his mind, like a veil lifted from his eyes. His consciousness sped through the an ethereal space, shimmering lights racing by him. Instantly, Void felt his soul being yanked back.

The light returned to his eyes, Void struggled to his feet. His glanced around, the world seemed, different.

"Is this, light?" He stared at his palm, as the faint silhouette of the energy flowing his veins was highlighted.

He could see far more. He could feel, the concentration and flow of energy. The twists and turns in one's psyche.

The Ahamkara spoke up once more, seeing as Void had adapted to his new ability

~See the world as we do, O brother mine~

It all immediately clicked. The reason why Ahamkara's could manipulate the world so freely. Why they targeted guardians. It was all for the energy he could feel coursing through him.

"To perceive energy this way. Frightening."

~We shall speak again, O brother mine. I bid you farewell.~

"Wait...What is your name."

~Zamyr~

A harrowing whisper echoed, the remaining wisp of soul scattered as Zamyr's presence vanished, leaving the skull.

"His energy disappeared" examining the skull in his palms, now it was simply a pile of old bones.

He tossed it back into his inventory, "Obsidian, how long till Levi reaches?"

"Examining current trajectory....He's engaged in hyper-speed, estimate is 10 minutes" Obsidian replied instantly, as it circled Void, scanning him from head to toe.

Obsidian raised a concern, "I am detecting Ahamkara energy in your vitals now. The pact, it changed something in you. Its messing with my radar."

"I felt the change, I can perceive energy now more fluidly now. It's....weird."

Analyzing Void's energy signature, Obsidian felt intrigued, "It is...weird. Your energy signatures are starting to match a warlocks. The constant fluctuation of energy, arcane magical signatures. But how?"

"It must be the pact. I gained the Ahamkara's favor. A chance to see as they do."

"Hmm, I need to study this longer. We should check your stats."

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Void immediately pulled up the status screen.

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{Legendary Guardian System}

Name: Void Blade

Level: 37 --> 40 ! (New super unlocked)

Light Level: 80

Subclass: Nightstalker Shadowfiend (Lv 5/10) (Shadowshot Deadfall/Spectral Blades)

[Weapons]:

Primary: Vestian Dynasty (Sidearm)

Secondary: Grimm Citizen III (Auto Rifle)

Heavy: Radegast's Fury (Rocket Launcher)

[Gear]:

Helmet: Ghost Angel (80 LL)

Grips: Jackknife 2.1 (78 LL)

Chest: Sanction Six (82 LL)

Strides: Scarlight Boots (85 LL)

Class Item: Ghost Angel Cloak (70 LL)

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Combat Perks: (10 Unlocked)

~Spectral Mastery: During combat, move with a flurry of dashes, your figure flickers, confusing your enemies.

~Spectral Shade: In combat, enemies have a higher probability of losing your presence if you break line of sight.

~Sixth Sense: As a hunter, you're able to sense danger a fraction of a second before it occurs.

~ Dagger mastery: As a skilled blade master you're able to masterfully wield daggers whether it is in long or short range encounters.

~Void Imbalance: Grenades are likely to explode immediately when shot with void weapons or void energy.

~Acrobats Dodge: Masterfully dodge your opponents, successful attack dodges allow instant counters and parries.

~Advanced Agility: You move fast guardian!

~Triple Jump: Jump twice in the air using an intermediate mastery of light.

~Gilded Blade: Your melee attacks have a chance to trigger void singe on champion enemies

~Void Sense: Your glare pierces through the enemies, revealing their weaknesses, highlighting critical spots.

[Passive Perks]: (2 unlocked)

~ Crafting Lv. 3/10

Remarks: If you tried really hard, just maybe, you might turn a sheet of metal into a thin chest plate.

~ True Sight Lv. Max

Remarks: Perceive the world for what it is, immune to mental and psychological attacks. Your gaze pierces through the unknown.

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"I levelled up, and gained a new skill." His eyes scanned the list of abilities, eventually reaching the passive perks.

"I think what we're looking for is True Sight. It's already at max level. There's not much mentioned but, it says I am immune to mental and psychological attacks." Void contemplated the depth of that claim.

Obsidian scanned Void a few more times as he came to a conclusion, "Your nervous system has been modified. It seems to be an upgrade, the Ahamkara must've caused some sort of physiological change."

"It seems to be permanent."

Void shrugged, "As long as its not causing harm, we should be good to go."

Obsidian exhaled a helpless sigh, "I hope so."

"By the way, run the archives for me. Forge of the worlds. What is that." Void recalled.

"That's an odd name for a place. Ok running the archives, this will take a moment."

"....."

"Done. Referencing city records, there's been no mention of any such place. Although, I did find this buffalo forge eatery at the 88th floor, quite a unique menu. Ooh, nice reviews there as well, buut...I don't think that's what we're looking for."

"Stop screwing around."

"Alright, alright....Let's see...Aha! Found one match. Hmm, this is quite tricky... A very old mission report, from the early city age. Just need some authorization codes....and done."

"It seems like the mission was eventually locked down by the warlock order. Everything is basically wiped out."

Void stroked his chin, "Just get the guardian who reported, maybe we can find out more."

"Ok, checking the data logs. There was only one entry in the mission report, and it was by....Huh, Andal Brask...."

Void's face stiffened, "You're joking....Right?"

Obsidian immediately swayed its eye, "As much as I like that look on your face....There's no other sources."

Taking a deep breath, the two came to the same conclusion.

"The mission was locked down?"

Void scoffed, "and the warlocks got involved?"

"Either those bastards gave up."

Obsidian chimed in, "Or there is something they are trying to hide."

"We both know its the latter." He walked towards the lobby and grabbed a chair.

"I will try to erase my footprints. Keep the city off our back." Obsidian got to work.

" The vanguard probably knows, its best to keep it to ourselves for now."

"Agreed."

Suddenly, a ship's engine roared as it pulled into the parking bay. A chrome shelled, navy blue, beetle shaped Jumpship with various modifications.

An instant later, Levi jumped out the hatch, spotting Void he hurried over.

"Damn, you guys ended early huh? Captain was still wrapping it up but I kinda snuck off to come back."

The two rocked fists as Void ogled the Jumpship.

"Quite a beauty there."

"Yup, limited edition. I call it, Cicada-one"

"So, what's with the ping?"

"Nothing, we just thought the squad was back early." Obsidian answered.

"Yeah, thought I'd show off my new collection to everyone." Void grinned.

Levi smirked, "Oh yeah? Your collection? Maybe you should take care of those golden-age scraps you've been hiding behind the lunar warehouse. Bandit's been eyeing that stuff for weeks.

"Wait what?"

"Um hmm, I am pretty sure that guy even snuck a few out to sell off. Tough luck bud."

"...."

"Are you serious?"

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