Locci crouched in a burrow, peering out at the cave nearby. Somewhere within its depths lay his necklace, concealed by his own hand. He harbored suspicions that it might be tagged with a tracking device. Yet, after three days of vigilant watch, no one had approached.
As time passed, Locci found himself increasingly doubting the presence of any tracking device. This revelation left him surprised; why hadn't Andre seen fit to implant one?
With newfound confidence in the safety of his necklace, Locci emerged from his burrow and ventured into the cave. There, he began to dig into the earth, determined to reclaim his prized possession.
Locci presented his neck, and as if by some enchantment, the necklace obediently wound itself around his neck.
"Welcome back, master. Do you need my assistance?" it inquired.
Locci paused, contemplating. "I forget, but aren't you connected to the internet of this world?" he asked.
"Yes, master. Do you want to access the internet?" the necklace replied.
"I will do that later. I think it's safe for me to proceed with the evolution," Locci said with resolve.
Locci proceeded to swallow two evolution stones he had been concealing in his mouth. While typically one would suffice, he opted to ingest both to eliminate any chance of a stray Nix stumbling upon one and evolving unexpectedly.
[Congratulations! You have fulfilled all the prerequisites for evolution. You may now select from the following evolutions:
1. Name: Halwoo
Description: Halwoo is a sleek and agile predator, adorned with shimmering, translucent fur that blends seamlessly with the icy landscape. Its claws are like frozen daggers, and its eyes sparkle with a cold, calculating intelligence.
Ability – Frostbite Howl: Halwoo emits bone-chilling howls that can slow and weaken its foes, making them easy targets for its swift strikes.
Passive Ability: Enhanced Claws
2. Name: Raibur
Description: Raibur is a swift and agile predator, its fur shimmering with a faint electric charge that dances along its sleek, wolf-like form. Its eyes crackle with energy, and a faint aura of static surrounds it wherever it goes.
Ability – Electro Blast : It can unleash blasts of lightning from its mouth, electrifying the battlefield and stunning its foes into submission.
Passive Ability – Electric Skin: Provide a numb status to the enemy when the user attacks.
3. Name: Echoclaw
Description: Echoclaw is a fearsome creature, its fur shifting and changing color like a chameleon as it stalks through the underbrush. Its eyes burn with an unnatural intensity, and its movements are fluid and unpredictable.
Ability – Doppelganger: create a perfect replica of itself with 100% power of the original. This duplicate can use the original's abilities flawlessly.
Passive Ability: Camouflage
4. Name: Winterwoo
Description: Winterwoo has pure white fur adorned with intricate blue stripes. Ethereal clouds constantly swirl around its legs.
Ability – Call of the Winter: Upon invoking this skill, Winterwoo conjures a towering pillar of icy beam that descends from the heavens with breathtaking force. This icy beam crashes down upon its foes, unleashing a devastating blast that freezes the very air around.
Ability – Winter Clouds: This ability envelops the user's legs in swirling clouds of wintry mist, granting them the power of flight as they glide effortlessly through the air. Beyond its aerial prowess, Winter Clouds also bestows upon the user the ability to disperse these ethereal clouds, shrouding their surroundings in a veil of camouflage, allowing for stealthy movement and strategic evasion.]
Locci was well acquainted with Halwoo, having anticipated it as his next evolution in the original Pokesol world. Now, with the ability to choose his own evolution, he welcomed the opportunity for change, possibly influenced by consuming two evolution stones instead of one.
Stolen novel; please report.
Raibur was a Pokesol unfamiliar to him, yet its capabilities intrigued him. With the power to unleash an [Electro Blast] upon adversaries, it seemed like a formidable choice. However, he remained curious about other potential options and decided to explore further before making a decision.
Among the options presented, Echoclaw stood out as the sole representative of the Nix species. Despite being a Nix, it possessed remarkable capabilities. Its unique ability to generate a doppelganger with full power and ability intrigued him.
While Echoclaw's evolution was undoubtedly interesting, the allure of the fourth option held the greatest appeal for him.
Winterwoo emerged as a compelling choice for Locci, primarily due to its flight capability, a much-needed advantage given Andre's pursuit. With the ability to take flight, Locci envisioned newfound freedom, enabling him to traverse to distant islands beyond Andre's reach.
Additionally, Winterwoo boasted an invaluable area freezing ability, perfectly suited to Locci's needs. The prospect of harnessing this power further solidified his decision.
"I choose Winterwoo!" Locci declared, his choice made with conviction.
[You have chosen Winterwoo. Undergoing evolution!]
Locci's body began to glow with an ethereal light, enveloped by a shimmering cocoon. As his consciousness waned, a telltale sign of impending metamorphosis, he braced himself for the transformation ahead.
In accordance with the game's mechanics, this evolution process typically spanned a day or more. Despite his nerves, Locci placed his trust in the cave he had selected. After all, he had enjoyed three days of safety within its confines.
One hour elapsed, and the cocoon ceased emitting its radiant light, gradually transitioning from white to a serene blue hue.
With each passing hour, the cocoon evolved, resembling more of a blue-colored egg than its former cocoon-like shape. Despite the blizzard raging outside, Locci remained sheltered within the safety of the cave.
After a full day had passed, cracks began to appear on the surface of the egg, signaling the imminent emergence of Locci's new form. A claw punctured through the shell, tearing it asunder and revealing Locci's transformed self.
Now, Locci stood taller and more imposing than before, his white fur adorned with striking blue stripes. Wisps of clouds encircled his legs, embodying the essence of Winterwoo.
Still reeling from the effects of his transformation, Locci's senses were clouded by an overwhelming hunger. His gaze fell upon the scattered remnants of eggshells littering the ground.
Driven by his primal instinct, Locci's mouth watered as he hastily consumed the shell pieces, devouring them until not a trace remained on the cave floor.
[Your soul stat has increased!]
[You have leveled up!]
[You have leveled up!]
[Name: Locci Snowstar
Species: Winterwoo
Level: 13 | Grade: Extra
Innate Ability: 6 | Essence: 3/4
Strength: 43 | Endurance: 38 | Resistance: 41
Speed: 42 | Stamina: 44 | Polish: 36
Mana: 34 | Force: 37 | Wisdom: 23
Soul: 15 | Sense: 31 | Willpower: 30]
[Innate Ability:
1. Name: Frost Paws
Body Assignment: Legs
Description: Infuse your claws with freezing energy, causing normal strikes to slow and weaken your opponents.
2. Name: Frostbite Fury
Body Assignment: Legs
Description: Frostbite Fury unleashes a flurry of razor-sharp claws infused with icy cold energy. Those caught in its frigid grasp find themselves immobilized for a brief period, encased in shimmering ice. Once the freezing effect subsides, a lingering frostbite ensues, causing a gradual reduction in movement speed.
3. Name: Skin of Winter Vengeance
Body Assignment: Skin
Description: The user's skin becomes infused with an icy essence, transforming them into formidable defensive structures. This ability grants the user enhanced durability. When struck by a physical attack, the icy essence retaliates with a surge of frigid energy, slowing the attacker's movements and reducing their attack speed. The frostbite-infused energy not only impedes the assailant's abilities but also inflicts minor damage. This chilling effect can be compounded with additional instances of frostbite, further crippling opponents.
4. Name: Call of the Winter
Body Assignment: Personal Essence
Description: Upon invoking this skill, Winterwoo conjures a towering pillar of icy beam that descends from the heavens with breathtaking force. This icy beam crashes down upon its foes, unleashing a devastating blast that freezes the very air around.
Name: Winter Clouds
Body Assignment: Legs
Description: This ability envelops the user's legs in swirling clouds of wintry mist, granting them the power of flight as they glide effortlessly through the air. Beyond its aerial prowess, Winter Clouds also bestows upon the user the ability to disperse these ethereal clouds, shrouding their surroundings in a veil of camouflage, allowing for stealthy movement and strategic evasion.
6. Name: Thunder Jaws
Body Assignment: Teeth
Description: Empowers your bite with crackling electricity, delivering a shocking jolt to your opponent and stunning them momentarily.]
[Essential Abilities: 3/4
1. Name: Juxtapose
Passive: -
Active 1: Turn yourself invisible. This ability masks the user's aura, temperature, and odors, seamlessly blending them into their surroundings.
Active 2: When activating the ability, it creates an identical clone of the user with fifty percent of the user's power. However, the clone cannot use active abilities.
2. Name: Heal
Passive: -
Active: use healing energy to heal injuries.
3. Name: Cold Wave
Passive: -
Active: Send a cold wave that slows others' movements.]
As Locci cautiously stepped out of the cave, he beheld the serene nightscape stretching across the white landscape. Though the blizzard's roar had been his companion in his cocooned state, now all was silent and tranquil.
With a gaze fixed on the full moon hanging in the sky, Locci released a primal howl, his voice resonating through the stillness of the landscape. Then, without hesitation, he leaped into the air, the clouds around his legs carrying him effortlessly into flight.
Ascending higher into the night sky, Locci's resolve solidified. He vowed to grow even stronger, ensuring that no Nix Masters would ever dare to challenge him again.