The Will of the Battleworld sounded a bit strange to Murai's standards, but its mechanical voice did tell things in a good way. Well, whether the {redacted} meant something good or bad, Murai didn't know, but it seemed it was something restricted in this bullshit system.
Upon the brief pause, the Blessing started, fulfilling its first promise. The explosion within his lungs turned into a revolving power in his body, jolting, and convulsing his insides. It was following a strange feeling of something moving around his head, which wasn't anything that he knew of nor it was all that pleasant.
The water in his lungs evaporated by pressure and Waterbreathing ability, no longer obscuring his insides. Although, it wasn't as if Murai was feeling better afterwords, than before. It just meant another unfamiliarity to his body, which still couldn't move. Breathing was a simple act while moving wasn't fixed at all.
Now, with this surge of breath and ability to breathe the water, his lungs turned to huge sponges, which used the water for breathing. It didn't make sense to him how it all worked, but he wasn't willing to find a reason for that. Was he now like some sort of fish? Was this even how fish work? Murai wasn't sure, nor was he interested in becoming a freaking fish. He was already a duck, so he didn't have the willingness to think of some goddamned fish.
Yet, the facts of his Waterbreathing were better than his unfounded willingness to care for it. The oxygen turned his body better, even though the heart worked even with the flooded lungs. It surged his body with power, and even lifted his mind, making him a bit more clear-headed ~ if it was even possible since his Robust Spirit was more than clearheaded.
The minutes that followed were turning his body much better and soon enough, Murai felt that his Will adjusted to the condition of his body. The wounds didn't get healed though. The Water-Breathing at least allowed him to feel his physicality and the connection between the soul and the body was a bit better afterward.
It was like having a tad bit more strength than being half-dead. He was yet to become stabilized enough to move, but that could change from one of the main problems being gone.
Alas, before channeling more interest toward the sudden miraculous Will of the Battleworld, that gave him the suspiciously needed ability, the voice returned after being silent for a few minutes. Murai was experimenting with the Water-Breathing, feeling its effects, and what it was doing while listening to earth-shattering information that was coming into his mind.
[Errors adjusted under the {Redacted}]
[Unfolowing the Ruler's stake under Rule 10]
[The limits are important to the core, and you are no fish! It's no Diving Sphere which is one of the core structures of the Anatidae species that you discovered not too long ago]
[Waterbreathing's current limit is in no capacity of your lungs. For now, it allows the breathing time of an hour if you will be careful to not overwork your lungs and the body. It may go for much less, so be careful. It is physically based, so you should understand what it means, and adjust it in the future]
[In connection with this Mutation, Breach, and unique... adjustments? - the Bloodline of Anatidaes has been stimulated by extensive damage and quite a nice beating]
“Fuck you.” Murai silently commented but still paid attention to the voice and his Water-Breathing.
[Anatidaes are quite ferocious beats in any common sense of their newly rediscovered freedom and history - uncaring about the history before the history, that is]
[Being carnivorous for them is normal, but quenching the thirst by drinking blood isn't that common for such a duck. It's a form of underlying lineage, which stems from distant relatives, or by banging some other beats, or demons. It is... complicated, and old process]
[In fact, Anatidaes have some demonic roots, as well as that of some devils, albeit partial ones, which may be quite important if an Evolution is put into consideration]
[Your body was almost destroyed, yet the Will preserved its splendor due to unique circumstances. The core of your specimen - Anatidae is strengthened, and you have reached the level threshold]
[Level 9 was achieved, causing all attributes to increase in might]
[Thanks to the damaged body, Vitality isn't yet to improve your body to its fullest, but certain powers of Vitality can indeed help your body. For now, it won't be enough]
[Vitality is increased, and with a thud of Anatidae roaring, your body and Will were put on a revolving spirit. It is a tremendous achievement of the Bloodline, while the resonance of it made the rest through the unique and special connection to your lineage]
[The ability of the Ancient Species: Bloodrush is created]
[It is similar to Adrenalin, which some beasts, devils, and demon species, or what humans are getting under extraordinary situations, or achievements. Though this one is vastly different from theirs. Bloodrush's strength is at least thrice more excessive at the initial stage, and follows a certain price]
[The Vitality of your species can be exchanged by time-limited Bloodrush]
[Bloodrush: It is a dangerous, yet extremely powerful and life-defying ability, stemming from Wildness and Chaos. It allows Anatidaes to exchange their Vitality for a surge of health and a significant increase in strength along with many other things]
[It has highly regenerative effects with the obvious downside that some of the Vitality attributes will be permanently lost afterward. Depending on the extent of the injuries, it may put one at a disadvantage afterward, so think about its use. It is not an overpowered healing ability, but a temporary one]
[Duration - a few minutes to 5 minutes, depending on furthering the injuries, or extensive use of its powers]
[Examples? None. The ability will be used when there is intent put forth. In exchange for the Will of the Battleworld's message, the Bloodrush shall turn your heart and Beast Core to shambles, turning you into an utter monstrosity that Anatiades once found and then ate, absorbing its strength for their Bloodline]
[Grade SS ability of the Anatidae Species]
[Level 1]
[Your core strength isn't yet to be enough, but the beatings you have endured strengthened your soul considerably, or it is at least mentioned that way in our record, and readings]
[Soul-Power +5]
[Will +5]
[The first threshold of Robust Spirit has achieved 25 points, turning its Identity, along with its source of power into an interesting premise]
[Robust Spirit Level up +3, while its might has been excessively increased by your powerful Will]
[The major power surge of the soul followed, and allowed for the new source of understanding, allowing the Robust Spirit to become more comfortable, and less demanding]
[The core abilities of the Robust Spirit are strengthened by following the cores of the Soul Force]
[Soul Force extended by 20 points to 120]
[All abilities under the Robust Spirit gained a threshold of level... Unknown threshold....]
[Unable to calculate the degree of might]
[Power level misapplied... Disabling the error. Rule 10 follows - Rules conducted. Power level depends on the use and circumstances and follows the Rules of a Ruler and Rule 10]
[The price of the abilities was lowered, while their power is proportional to the Will and Soul]
[Robust Defense - 1 to 30 Soul Force - 1 seconds 2 point]
[Robust Will - 28 Soul Force]
[Indomitable Strike - 45 Soul Force - Temporary retrieval of the WIll will be lowered, but not excessively so. One still has to be careful]
[Replenishment of the Soul Force was also increased to 12 a day]
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Murai heard it all, and couldn't help crying inside with happiness. All of these were incredible news, and a road to survival was right before his eyes.
He didn't care about the loss of any attributes, since why the hell would he care about such losses? It was either die here or use the Bloodrush to get the fuck out of this well. It was yet another suspiciously good ability for the current circumstances, leaving Murai doubtful of this luck since he actually needed it.
Maybe it was too good to be true, while the purpose of everything was to indicate more pain afterward. That may be the case. After all, this whole problem and cause of the situation were caused by some mild interest from the Battleworld, and Gods beyond it.
Albeit, it shouldn't be the case, or was it? Murai ended up here because of a single reason. He jumped beyond that wall in the cave where he battled Devil Fox - his first-ever enemy. Without it, he wouldn't create this mess or get stronger in the Somalis Dungeon, but he wouldn't get to this damned well or met Razmund either.
Murai had some doubt, but thinking of what would happen, if something didn't happen was unnecessary. The duration of the Water-Breathing ended up larger than he thought, and Bloodrush seemed like a ridiculous ability for his current needs.
Losing the Vitality was, in fact, sensible and made it firmer. It had a certain price, for a certain reward. It was a win-win in his opinion, which should make this ability quite strong since its rules were simple with nothing hidden behind them.
Right now, he needed to get his shit together, and nothing could change it too fast. Not even Bloodrush would turn him into a bloody monster, since it was like a deal with the devil. Murai thought about it for a couple of minutes and figured out the obvious problem with it.
It was all temporary, with a significantly deadly comeback later. The Vitality will disappear in exchange for temporary strength, and healing, which will also disappear the moment Bloodrush will be over, leaving him injured, if not in a worse state than before. It should be worse since some backlash from losing the Vitality wouldn't be small.
Murai guessed from the name and explanation that it should be an ability like that, and he was right.
Yet, when it came to the life and death situation, Murai didn't think it was that bad. He welcomed this sort of ability with wide wings. It didn't matter if he would end up half-dead again if he would be able to travel back to the surface.
As he was cheering himself at his suspicious luck, the Will of the Battleworld returned.
This time, it put forth surprising, and powerful messages with further intent and power. It was as if someone powerful was beyond this strange monotone, and sometimes, sarcastically mechanical voice.
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[Lastly, the notion of another upgrade has been notified, and granted]
[You have been Blessed for not long enough, but it doesn't matter]
[Anatidae Evolutions are filled with intent and powerful possibilities for countless definitions and dedications of its species' past. God of Battle and many others like him view such chances in their respective paths, and views, leaving you... unknown]
[The 1st Evolution is already behind you, with the choice of Anatidae Panacea]
[The further choices and possibilities are nothing but more powerful but there are prerequisites, and further requirements needed, unlike the 1st one]
[You...]
[You have successfully achieved requirements for one of the 3 possible choices for the next evolution. You are yet to be ready for it, and neither are core strengths nor abilities, but knowledge of one of the 3 choices is required in the Evolution Paths in the Battleworld for your Species]
[It is a rule]
[Anatidae Aquantis is the choice you've been granted and one that you may choose for the next evolution. The following ones may be completely different and unlike the 1st Evolution since it is your choice, and luck to do so]
[Anatidae Aquantis: a sub-species of Anatiadaes and follower of the dedicated path of the water, as well as lengthy plains. It's one of the few water-based choices within the beginner levels with all kinds of powerful abilities]
[It's following and is part of a few other evolution paths from the Panacea, but it isn't unique to it alone. In its structure and sense, it is similar to Anatidae Panacea in any form and doesn't seem excessively different. It is unlike the other evolutions, which may significantly change your physicality and appearance]
[The core structures of Anatidae Aquantis are higher Dexterity, and lower, but not weak Strength than most sub-species of the same Class of similar sub-species. It is still powerful and can grand easier time figuring out some Path]
[Magic remains mostly intact in this choice, with a stronger Magical Affinity to Water, Lighting, Darkness, and Brightness in the Anatidae Species. Meaning, it is a strong evolution at Class C]
[In fact, its mana may be strengthened depending on the use of your own mana familiarity, since it is one of the few things that Will of the Battleworld can't touch at its core, nor the God of Battle can. It is dependent on you and Aquantis's might could be higher than usual if one works with the mana outside of this world's influence]
[Magic may be furthered by the extensive, and unique circumstances of the Blessed's skills]
[Unique perk of Anatidae Aquantis: Flashy Feathers: Dexterity is 50% higher. Strength and Vitality are 20% higher]
[Notable; but not every ability: Dashing Duck: Create a shockwave with a gust of wind by your wings or feet. Water or Wind Affinities are recommended to have, but having one of them is enough]
[There are many other unique evolution-based abilities]
[That is for now. Further information will be provided by the Will of the World, which is residing deep within your soul in the following choice of the evolution in the far future, providing you with further intel]
[For now, you need to figure out the next 2 evolutions on your own, since it is a unique rule of the Batleworld and your species. None are talked about, or put clearly before you like the first one. It is like this because of the Order, rules, and care of the Battleworld. Figuring out your path and future yourself is one of the core beliefs of the Battleworld and many Gods]
[Having powerful abilities is one thing, but the path of evolution is vast]
[This is just a glimpse of what the future can hold for you, dear Citizen]
[The following ones may be different, depending on your fate, luck, comprehension, and your own fateful encounters along your path. World of the Battleworld is full of surprises, and many opportunities can give rise to countless abilities. It may come as a surprise, but that is it]
[Thankfully for you, the Anatidae species are special in a lot of ways. They have a lot to offer, so don't be afraid to be unable to have enough evolution possibilities, unlike some cases of other rare species]
[In fact, starting from the next option, you may choose to discard the possibility to be disappointed altogether, making room for the future that may be more than interesting because you are looking for them yourself]
[Isn't it generous enough? It sure is]
[Now, for The Tasks!]
[The Tasks are an important viewpoint of the Battleworld for almost anyone. It is similar to the missions you have temporarily done or chose not to do, you lazy animal]
[It forms connections and goals, and most importantly, it allows others to reach passable chances]
[They can't be sought out, ignored for good, or forced. It's the Will of the God of Battle, whose choices abide the Will of the Battleworld]
[So far, you had very little to accomplish. It's no wonder, for a tiny and young little Anatidae to be like that, but it may change in the near future]
[There will be a surge of new Ends, and everything will revolve around your, dear Citizen. Your doing may have caused a tremendous disaster, which may turn into a plentiful opportunity for you and many others]
[Not even a year in the Battleworld, and you already formed a connection with a Blessed from the Centralis Kingdom and even Clashed?]
[That is certainly not a good Fate on your path, but Will of the Battleworld thinks of it otherwise. Certain things pertain to obvious solutions and problems, creating variables of interesting possibilities that are viewed by Gods and.... us]
[You have survived this encounter against Razmund of Level 65, who didn't even view or notice your presence as Blessed. Calling it fortune is good enough on your path, but next time may be different. Depending on the Task at hand, major influences may cause an Encounter to appear, amongst many other things]
[Will of the Battleworld gives you a Major Task since the sought, aren't fateful for good reasons. They took something precious from you. A gift it was]
[Major Task: Get back your Gift that Lady Pachi blessed you with]
[Doing so: Possibilities are endless. Rules are unimportant]
[Optionable choice: Overrule the entire Centralis Kingdom]
[Rewards with the Major Task: apart from her Gift, you will be Blessed with a Blessing from Lady Pachi. The choice is hers, but God's Blessings aren't something infinite, so choices can be strange, or very good. Others are abilities, attributes, or significant improvements depending on your progress, results, and view of your accomplishment. They can vary]
[Reward with the Task + Optinable choice: Everflower Essence of crippled God's Domain]
[Time limits: None]
[Difficulty: up to Level 99 or significantly lower if one is clever enough]
[The Major Tasks are a significant action of the Batleworld, filled with Gifted, Blessed, and other factions that may join into it, or work against it out of spite. Many can feel included to follow or go against the Major Task, and it is up to many to follow through this ordeal that revolves around the cause]
[Cause? That is you and Razmund]
[A lack of rules or precise commands means a Blessed is free to do whatever he wants, but the Major Task remains firm in its meaning. In the plausible Encounters, there will be specific rules put forth, but they act outside of the Major Task, albeit with familiar problems]
[It has started, and you have little to change since the Centralis Kingdom and a Blessed human named Razmund uncovered the mystery of Lady Pachi's Gift. She isn't happy about it, so prepare for the consequences]
[Good luck going against the heavens, duck]
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Then the voice ended, leaving the message clear, even though Murai was utterly silent after hearing the latest parts.
It was no wonder. He couldn't complain out loud, while his mind was taking everything with twice the amount of usual seriousness. Meaning, he listened to it to a greater extent, since he was bored, and wasn't too happy about what he heard.
So... for the start, fuck me, he started to think. Evolutions from now on won't come to me just because I have the attributes or everything for it. I need them all, even if that means I want just one. There might be some choosing, or it is like a chain to wrapt these beasts. Well, it is no wonder. I need them to start this evolution. I get it, for once, because this bullshit system is annoying. But, how did I accomplish the threshold for this Anatidae Aquantis? Is it Water affinity, or are other attributes like Will, Soul-Force, and Soul Power included for it as well? Murai wondered, thinking of what caused it.
He wasn't thinking about it in the wrong way at all, but Will of the Battleworld wasn't including details of how it happened. Mostly, to get evolution, it was just going out to the world and figuring it out yourself. Then, one would unlock it.
Well, for once, I must agree with such a method. Figuring out the possibilities is one thing that can make the choices easier, or very hard depending on the choices one would desire. In this way, I might unluck all choices for the evolutions, but all of them will be extraordinary which would make me unable to choose. That... is something else, or impossible. I can also discard some. Does it mean some questionable rules are behind evolutions? Heh!
Murai sneered in his mind.
What a playfulness and good fate on those Gods... Is the God of Battle even good, or retarded? War or Combat ones should definitely be also included, but this is yet to become something I can search for, or look for. In fact... I am already under the vision of some Gods, so I need to be careful. Particularly that Lady Pachi that is the wife of this battlejunkie. In fact, she was the one who started this all. That bag caused it all!
But... Here is something that I DON'T care about at all! Murai complained all of a sudden. Stupid Task under the rule and no visible choice to refuse it? Fucker! Bullshit! God of Battle is the one who makes them, meaning it's a fucking sham, and those Tasks only act as a means necessary to make it look like a freaking chessboard... Lisa said something meaningful about this... Was she aware of these Tasks and God's involvement? She should've known it since she lived here for god knows how long. Battleworld... It is right to name it like this, but for Gods to make a chessboard in the name of some grudges or problems is way to... my liking!
Murai began to laugh in his mind, and even the little bitter chuckles caused his beak--which was intact--to shiver a little.
I will use this against them. These Tasks, or whatever they are. Those chances are the choices of Gods to grow, and I will kick their nutsacks and smack their asses! That is already fun to consider, more so when I am a duck. I bet no Anatidae was ever close to kicking their asses!
Murai found some enjoyment in thinking about kicking something far beyond him. If Lisa heard him, she would slap his beak, and call him a lunatic, but she was thankfully still sleeping in the calmer soul space, which was no longer crumbling apart. Instead, it turned more vivid, and cracks were turning brighter in repairs.