Terror Infinity Side B
Chapter 39, Dangan Ronpa Intermission
At last it was finally time for our round of enhancements. Everyone present (Except for Jin hiding in his room) were in a state of excitement whether they were willing to admit it or not. The previous mission within the world of Dangan Ronpa was filled with much danger and Team Japan came very close to wiping out numerous times, yet as they say danger equals rewards. By overcoming all the challenges of the mission and Guide Test each of us acquired record breaking amounts of Points and Rank Rewards.
Hikari, Aqua, Shuai, Connor, Jin, and Kisara all ended with the same total rewards due to being in the same brainwashed state. Their totals were far less than those that participated in the mission as Players, yet that final sum was more than enough to be satisfied with. 15,000 Points, 2B and 1C rank reward. Basic Reward 1000 Points. Combat Mission 2000 Points and C rank reward. Team Japan Genocide 7000 Points and B rank reward awarded both Players and due to every member having unlocked the Genetic Constraint. And lastly the Series Complete for the standalone combat mission "Dangan Ronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls" 5,000 Points and B Rank Reward.
As for Drake and Sachi the two newest members of Team Japan they acquired within there first mission a total that surpassed Kisara's previous record breaking final score as a Newbie. Basic Reward 1000 Points. Combat Mission 2000 Points and C rank reward. Warriors of Hope Overthrown for defeating all five members 8000 Points and B rank reward. Good Ending for reaching the true end of "Dangan Ronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls" 3000 Points and B rank reward. The Bonus Mission where they each destroyed two Monokuma Factories and acquired 8000 Points. And lastly, 5000 Points and B Rank Reward for Series Complete for "Dangan Ronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls".
Drake defeated numerous Monokuma robots in the end relying on Shuai now returned Pulse Rifle and so acquired 400 Points for the Monokuma Robot Kill. Sachi on the other hand only acquired 200 Points for her Monokuma Robot Kill score, yet gained an additional 5,000 Points and B rank reward for helping to pacify the hatred of Kotoko Usagi of the Warriors of Hope which she alone accomplished. They each spent 4000 for Mini Portable Surface to Surface Missiles, but considering how how much they made it was just a investment to kill more Monokuma which paid off big time and even surpassed the record score for a Newbie's first mission. Drake finished up with 25,400 Points, 1A and 1C rank reward. As for Sachi she finished ahead of him with 29,200 Points, 1A, 1B and 1C rank reward.
Shin: "As for me... Hahahah!!! My time of Overpowered MC status has come at last! My grand total is... a shocking 89,375 Points, 4A, 1B, 1C and 2D Rank Rewards! Basic Reward 1000 Points. Combat Mission 2000 Points and C rank reward. Orientation 100 Points. Defeating tens of thousands of various Monokuma for a grand Monokuma Robot Kill score of 10,015 Points. Defeating all five members of the Warriors of Hope 8000 Points and B rank reward. Good Ending 3000 Points and B rank reward. Defeating all six of my comrades brainwashed by the Guide and who have unlocked their constraints in Team Japan Genocide 42000 Points and two A Rank Rewards. The bonus mission for destroying five Monokuma Factories 25000 Points. The Hidden Side Quest for defeating the Guide Izuru Kamukura with Holy Sword Switch to return him to Hajime Hinata, 8000 Points and A rank reward and a special Life Token. The Save the Children Hidden Side Quest by freeing all the Monokuma Kids from their brainwashing 5000 Points, B rank reward. and a Hidden Class Change Certificate. Series Complete of the standalone combat mission of "Dangan Ronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls", 5000 Points and B Rank Reward. I also received 100 Points for blowing away that ghost and to top it all off I had saved 100 Points and two D rank rewards previously! I spent 10000 points on five Mini Surface to Surface Missiles, 7100 Points on some items for the final battle, and I was deducted over two thousand points for telling Komaru her back story and 500 to make her my Human Creation. Oh, there was also the 5000 Points for Jin's guns and my repairs cost 1000 points, and yet... I still tower above my comrades with 83,375 Points! Oh, I also got a level up in my Genetic Constraint by one to the Third Stage and the Leader Position. Hahaha! Aren't I too broken!? Well, I hate such things in novels, but when it happens to me I can't help keep laughing!"
Aqua: "...I think he's finally snapped. I understand why, but this was long coming. Hikari, it's up to you to care for Shin now."
Hikari: "Don't abandoned him on me! He's so annoying now I don't mind a harem to split his attention away from me."
Kisara: "Don't say that Hikari. As the second sister wife it's your duty to do most of the work while Aqua the first sister wife enjoys the perks while the other are also pampered by our husband."
Hikari: "What frightening rules! Fuck, now I really hate this number two status!"
Off to the side Komaru watch Shin in his madness and couldn't help but smile at the three other woman her new boyfriend were in a relationship with.
Komaru: "Yep, harems are the best. I thought that there would be problems, but this is definitely my happy ending. I'm attracted to no good men... but I can't handle *that* alone."
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After I was finished rejoicing over my not so small fortune of rewards and enduring the looks of pity from my harem, it was time to begin enhancing ourselves. As the Player with the most rewards and more than enough to share I offered to help everyone else out if needed. Thanks to Free Distribution I could use my rewards to enhance multiple comrades unlike everyone else who was restricted to one person per ten day break, yet to my surprise they refused the offer. Everyone felt bad about being brainwashed by the Guide and trying to kill me, so they didn't want to take away any of my hard won earnings even after I helped Jin with his project.
I was truly touched by their sentiment, but I couldn't help but feel that this was irresponsible. I alone couldn't grow stronger, so it was natural that as the the Player with the highest rewards and leader I should help them all improve for future difficulties that are to come, yet neither Aqua, Hikari, Shuai, Jin (Absent), Connor, Kisara, Drake, or Sachi would budge on the matter and in the end we came to a compromise. I would use the majority of my points and rewards on myself, yet I would set some aside to exchange for Hikari the Psyche Force skill Soul Link. This was a important ability that would support the entire team, so they all agreed. Additionally, anything that I had left over would be used for everyone if the need arises.
Shin: "Then before we go off to do our own thing let me recommend a few enhancements and ideas to everyone. The ultimate decision still lies with you, but now that I've become a speed reader of sorts thanks to my Leader Position it'll be a shame to not make use of me. We can forget about Jin who's in his room hiding and probably understands what he needs to enhance most already, so let's start with Hikari. Along with Soul Link that I'll get for you later as a present, I recommend that you use your rewards to acquire a defensive ability, but above all else a offensive ability. The defensive ability is to increase your chances of survival and that of the team, and... I think the Defensive Force Field is a good choice. It has a decent rating and it was a difficult power to defend against during the last Team Battle if you recall. It was because of that Force Field user that ruined our surprise attack on Team Germany that would have successfully wiped out their newbies and a few core members of the team, and resulted in Kampa's death. As for the offensive ability I thought it was about time for you to have one so you can expand from a pure support role and in a emergency you can fend for yourself. For a Psyche Force user like you I would recommend a remote control type skill or weapon. Long as it can be used both up close and within range of your scans it'll be the perfect match for you. I'll recommend using your C rank reward for the defensive ability and then upgrade it to a B tier skill. Then use your remaining Points and B rank reward for the offensive ability, and if you have anything left over exchange for support items and I'll help up you if your lacking."
Hikari: "Okay. I can't wait to get the offensive ability. My days of staying in the back while others are fighting are no more... but it's still my belief men should fight up front, so at least stand to my side Shin."
Shin: "I seriously can't tell if you are joking or not. Next..."
Shin then looked towards Aqua.
Shin: "You're hard to shop for Aqua. Your enhancements are already very high and you don't have the A rank reward to rank up Nen or Wolverine Mutation, but I can spot you a B rank reward so that you can upgrade them if you desire. If not, Nen can't be used for skills, so I recommend magic abilities for the Werewolf Bloodline and magic tools like you have been doing for now. You can also consider replacing the Life Force Booster that broke. There's also a cool magic spell for the Werewolf Bloodline that I recommend called Lunar Wolf Summoning. You might want to look into."
Aqua: "I might as well."
Shin then turned towards the rest of his comrades.
Shin: "For you Shuai I suggest getting a magic tool. Your gun wielding power along with Gnome was powerful, but a tool to increase your Shaman Power and the like would be good. Also a spell to deal with a lot of enemies like we'll be facing would come in handy. If it's us against a few hundred zombies we could easily to take care of them, but we have to be careful of thousands and tens of thousands of zombies surrounding us and rushing us. Such a crisis could spell a wipe out. Get one of the B tier AOE shaman skill. Quality usually trumps quantity, but enough quantity can easily wear down and destroy quality. This is the biggest threat to small groups like ours!"
Shuai: "Alright."
Shin: "Kisara. During our battle in the previous mission I noticed a flaw in your fighting potential which is ultimately my fault for my lack of understanding of magic weapons and skills. You had good movement skills and a strong weapon, but lacked the physical enhancements and energy to make use of them. Especially your weapon Shusui. It may not have any outright magic powers, but it should still be a powerful B tier weapon with end game potential, but you lack the necessary energy to bring out that potential. This is my fault. Exchange for the next tiers of Nen and Stigmata Implants. Then with what you have left acquire a sword skill that suits you. A fictional Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu will do fine. If we still find your power lacking I'll give you a B rank reward for Upper Class Nen."
Kisara: "Yes! I let you down and point my sword at you previously... but if you give me the chance I'll show you my worth!"
Shin: "Ah, I thought we already... Whatever. Just do your best Kisara. Now, Connor... just increase your fighting power. If you have questions just come to-"
Connor: "I won't."
I wanted to both laugh and cry at the child soldier's immediate reply. I and the rest of the team trusted him immensely, yet his cold attitude still got to me.
Shin: "...Drake my man. Your a priest, but your abilities all point towards the offensive powers of a exorcist and we already have a healer in Sachi. It conflicts a bit with Shuai, but lets not change that. Increase your Faith Energy. I wouldn't recommend a mutation at this time so you can acquire good skills to deal with supernatural dark forces like the undead. Now, as for a tool... the best spirit weapon within your price range if your up for it is a Innocence Cube. It takes a B rank reward and a few thousand points. It can be ranked up to the A tier Critical Point Breakthrough and AA tier Crystal Type Innocence (Exclusive to equipment types) once you've gathered the rewards. There's even a S tier upgrade I believe. You won't be disappointed."
Drake: "Then I'll get that then leader. If it's powerful it'll help me protect my woman."
I was pleased with Drake's straightforward answer and then... hesitantly turned his head towards Sachi. She was a ice queen beauty who may not even lose to Kisara, yet I never found himself attracted to her, and the reason was simple. Sachi was damn scary. Damn, damn scary. I never know what she is thinking about in that sadist mind of her and I was too afraid to stimulate her mind with the Third Stage unnecessarily.
Shin: "...Ah... You use needles in combat, so I recommend getting a set of Adamantium Needles. Like Aqua's claws they won't bend or break under normal conditions, so it's a good choice and it won't cost you more than 2500 points. Besides that get a energy to strengthen the body and a set of medical tools. Your not only a assassin, but a skilled nurse with medical expertise after all."
Sachi: "I'll take it under advisement... Not that I really will."
Shin: "..."
I wanted to cry that members of my team either left me wanting to cry or scared me to death. When you have comrades like this, who needs to be afraid of enemy teams?
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Shin was the first to move towards the ball of light that was God and stood under it ready to make his first purchase. He had 83,375 Points, 4A, 1B and 1C rank reward to spend after all. As he looked at his rewards Shin felt some dissatisfaction that God didn't allow his multiple A rank rewards to become a S rank reward. With that and his large sum of points it would be possible to gain the bloodline of God or become a genuine immortal, but he could understand the reasoning. S rank rewards were needed for the very best enhancements and tools. Shin had even seen a defensive item called God's Blessings which could nullify all damge for ten seconds, even the explosion of a star collapse, and revive the holder once per 100 days if killed. That's S tier! The final stage of enhancements and is reserved for the top players. After the appearance of the four Pillars it was easier for their teams to get rewards, but it was unlikely that S rank rewards were possible to gain. Only those who can surpasses God's greatest challenges were allowed to obtain them.
Shin: "Not that I'm even close to that stage in ability or even Genetic Constraint stage. Anyways, now is the time to get started and power up! First off... It's time to finally advance my mutation to its A tier counterpart. Ki has already begun to move on from B tier, so there starting to form a in-balance towards their usefulness. I'll like to be able to use my Kakuja form more freely as well. God, exchange for me the SS Rating One-Eyed Ghoul. Mutation!"
SS Rating One-Eyed Ghoul Genetic Mutation -
Rating 120.
Applicable to most missions. Possess high combat and regenerative power, but is very hard to master. Allows access to one of four types of the predatory organ of a Ghoul, the Kagune. Owner will not effected with a ghouls need to eat human flesh. As an SS Rating ghoul its possible to form a complete Kakuja that'll significantly increase stats. Requires 5200 Points, A rank reward, and S Rating One-eyed Ghoul Mutation.
SSS Rating One-Eyed Ghoul Genetic Mutation -
Rating 160.
Applicable to most missions. Possess high combat and regenerative power, but is very hard to master. Allows access to one of four types of the predatory organ of a Ghoul, the Kagune. Owner will not effected with a ghouls need to eat human flesh. As an SSS Rating ghoul its possible to form a full body Kakuja that will vastly increase stats. Requires 9500 Points, two A rank rewards, and SS Rating One-eyed Ghoul Mutation.
The One-Eyed King Ghoul Genetic Mutation -
Rating 200.
Applicable to most missions. Possess high combat and regenerative power, but is very hard to master. Allows access to one of four types of the predatory organ of a Ghoul, the Kagune. Owner will not effected with a ghouls need to eat human flesh. As an One-Eyed King Ghoul its possible to form the ultimate King Kakuja and acquire semi immorality. Requires S rank reward, 15000 Points, and SSS Rating One-eyed Ghoul Mutation.
As I spent 5200 points and A rank reward for the SS Rating One-eye Ghoul Mutation, a beam of light shot down from God enveloped and then lifted me into the air. I both checked out the higher levels of my mutation along with recalling the specifics of it. A Ghoul from Tokyo Ghoul, or One Eyed Ghoul as I was a branch of demon that solely dominated the world. Ghouls eat the flesh of others to strengthen themselves and recover from wounds and lost stamina. Ghoul also posses the unique weapon called the Kagune, also called liquid muscle, a special liquid muscle that is as red as blood and flexible like the flow of water, yet can become firm and sturdy when used for offense and defense. There were four types of Kagunes and the type I found that I was blessed with was the same same as Ken Kaneki from Tokyo Ghoul, the Rinkaku (Shining Scales). When released, a ghoul's physique is strengthened, they are more resilient and their mobility heightens. A Kagune is composed of RC Cells, which flow just like blood, can be repeatedly hardened, softened and controlled at will by the ghoul, and with the addition of the Kakuja Kagune even though it came with some side effects it had saved my life at critical moments.
Shin: (At first I was uncertain in my choice of getting the hard to master One-eyed Ghoul Mutation, but now I have no regrets. It's powerful, comes with a unique and deadly weapon, I can recover easily from most wounds, and it compliments Ki quite well. Then there's the Kakuja Kagune which vastly increases by physical stats and improves the already powerful Kagune with an armor like exoskeleton. Now I can't do without it, so I can't wait to see what the next level will be like!)
Shin wanted to see what was the difference between the SS Rating One-Eyed Ghoul Genetic Mutation and his previous S Rating One-Eyed Ghoul Genetic Mutation, but he had a long time to wait. The enhancement process as numerous particles of light entered his body took over thirty minutes. Shin couldn't notice any changes in the beginning, but towards the end he felt a change. At the location around the back of the spine where the Kagune organ laid, a shinning and ominous dark red star of power could be seen by all. The dark red star grew brighter and yet darker by the second til the star collapsed on itself. From there star fragments which were in fact highly concentrated Rc Cells began to travel through the blood stream and reaching every point of the body. The dark red star fragment fused with the skin, muscles, bones, organs and even the blood cells and the fusing wasn't complete until Shin's entire body glowed with a ominous red light blindeing all those present. Once the light dimmed down the beam lifting him into the air gently let him back down towards the earth where a few of his comrades had gathered to around.
Hikari: "Shin... are you alright?"
Shin: "...Haha... Hahahaha! Yes! I'm finally starting to catch up with Ken Kaneki! Also, this is Team Japan's second A tier enhancement after Aqua's Elder Werewolf Bloodline. Look out Four Pillars, Shin takes his next step to almightyness... is what I want to say, but I hardly feel any changes. I feel the that my stats and Rc Cells count have risen, but nothing too dramatic like that light show would make us think."
Shuai: "Maybe it's like Ki Cultivation Manuals and other A tier and high level enchantments and you won't feel a immediate change. Still, it's a mutation that effects your body, so you might adjust to this new power much quicker than you Black Heaven & Earth Technique."
Aqua: "I'll confirm that. I didn't feel that great a power up when I got my A tier bloodline as well. It takes a while."
Kisara: "Is that so? That sounds about right. For now how about just checking out your stats or try summoning your Kagune. An A tier mutation must have done wonders for you fighting potential."
Agreeing with Kisara's logic, Shin did as she said and first opened up his status page by connecting to God and focused on his stats.
STATS
Intelligence - 701
Mental Capacity - 771
Cell Vitality - 1353
Reaction Speed - 1078
Muscle Density - 1111
Immunization Strength - 1442
Shin was used to seeing the stat increases granted to him by his magic coat that was was now gone and felt sad, but seeing his current stats he was shocked. Four of his six stats have broken past 1000 and his two lowest stats were more than seven times the average. This alone was impressive, yet this only scratched the surface of the strength of this mutation. The Rc Count, healing factors, and Kagune were the focus points of the One-Eyed Ghoul Genetic Mutation, so there was much to look forward to testing. Next Shin began to examine his body by focusing his mind. Once one had unlocked the Genetic Constraint this was a simple task and he had just recently reached the Third Stage.
Seeing through every inch of the body was all to easy for Shin and once he began to examine himself he understood that a major change had occurred within the Kagune organ, and wanting to test this out he summoned his Kagune without delay. Around the back near the spine a deep red Kagune darker than ever before surfaced. Shin created the maximum number of tentacles he could and was surprised to discovered eight blood red tentacles alive and wiggling around him in a grotesque manner. Shin recalled when he was first able to summon his Kagune with the S Rating One-Eyed Ghoul Genetic Mutation he could only form four tentacles and after unlocking the Kakuja the number of tentacles shot up to six. Now ranking up to a SS Rating One-Eyed Ghoul the number of possible Kagune tentacles now reached an all time eight! Each Kagune tentacle could be controlled as naturally as he could breathed and Shin felt a major chance in the density of the Rc Cells, or liquid muscle composing his Kagune.
Shin: (This deep red shade isn't there just to make my Kagune more badass looking... which it does an amazing job at. With a increase of Rc Cell density the natural basic specs of the Kagune had reached new heights! I'm confident that I could swipe them at a steel wall and cut through them like butter! I also feel like I haven't truly adjusted to it as Kisara expected, so maybe I could expect more improvement in the future.)
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After Shin finished examining his upgraded mutation the other members of Team Japan continued their session of exchanges to power up. Everyone moved out to make their final exchanges, yet Shin for the most part stood off to the side. He wanted some time to think more about his exchanges, and so he rested for three to four hours and only got up to check on the enhancement choices of his comrades and exchange for Hikari the Psyche Force ability essential for Team Battles and most mission in general, Soul Link, spending 5000 Points and B rank reward to do so.
Once Kisara finished her enhancements he asked if she wanted the B tier Nen to power up even more, but she declined. Her reason being was that she had only unlocked the First Stage and going pass C tier enhancements without reason was a waste of points and rewards. She also didn't want to risk an imbalance in her powers and definitely didn't feel up to moving both her enhancements to B tier. She wants to at least adapt to her current level of power before upgrading any further. Shin argued a bit about this, but backed down when she got mad, asking if he was trying to buy her affection. Hearing this, as a rising master of a harem he knew it was time to give up here and ran away without hesitation or shame.
Three hour later everyone had finished up their exchanges and with a idea of what he wanted he returned to standing under the ball of light.
Shin: "Now after paying for Hikari's Soul Link ability... I now have 73,175 points, 3A, 1C and 2D rank rewards. Hahaha! Still a overwhelming amount of funds still in the bank! Anyways, I have both a large amount of points and high level rank rewards, so I can either go for tons of skills and equipment to arm myself, or instead go for a few higher tier items and combat skills... Yeah, let's go for quality over quantity! With the support of a team there's no need to think about covering all my bases perfectly. Let's begin with magic! Real magic like Jin, Aqua, and even Shuai all have. They all possess is something that I lack even now, magic, and I'm not that impressed by my Ki emission attacks even if they have their moments. I want something that screams magic and I know the perfect attack magic spell that'll do it for me. The first magic spells learned by Bell Cranel of Familial Myth, after he discovered a Magic Guidance Book left for him by the Goddess Freya. The magic spell that embodies Bell's image of powerful magic used by heroes, Fire Bolt!"
Fire Bolt (Familial Myth) -
Rating 83.
A scarlet lightning shaped flame that swiftly strikes the enemy. A speed cast magic that lacks absolute destructive power, but can be executed instantly, without channeling energy or reciting spell words. Power, speed, and scale of Fire Bolt will increase as the total sum of the individuals magic power or energy increases and with no additional output requirements. Magic both burns and stuns ones foes. Requires 8,000 Points and two C rank rewards.
As Shin made the exchange a unique scarlet colored thick book appeared within his hands. On the cover of the book was a young boy challenging a monster while controlling both fire and lightning as one. The book burned to ashes moments later and the information for the spell and how to cast it were implanted in his mind. Thirty seconds passed and once Shin digested all the information of the magic book a smiled surfaced on his face as the magic he chose was a spectacular one. Firebolt was a incredibly powerful spell and was one of the most expensive CC tier magic spell within the Exchange System, yet its strength lied in speed rather than offensive power, but by no means was it weak. The magic spell would shot out a lightning shaped flame at the opponent fired from one's hand in the blink of a eye without having to gather energy like most spells, and although the spell couldn't be enhanced with greater output like most if the situation requires it, the spell would increase in power and above all speed as the users total sum of energy increases while retaining a moderate consumption cost no matter how powerful the magic becomes in the end.
Shin: "Fire Bolt... This is a great skill! Both efficient and easy to wield. It's said that it's a bad match up with foes with tough armor or flesh, but the reverse means that it's a excellent skill to kill off soft body enemies. It's consumption cost isn't so bad as well for its high performance so no wonder it cost so much in points. That also makes it a skill that most wouldn't exchange for since it cost almost 10,000 points along with two C rank rewards. Hm, this magic spell has a lot of potential for me as well. Maybe it can offer me some hints on improving my Ki emission attacks?"
Shin thought about countless possibilities for a good while and then moved on to his next purchases. Like he decided beforehand he wanted quality over quantity, so after looking over the magic and sci-fi weapons that suited his fighting style he chose two pieces of equipment that cost as much as or over 10,000 points and required B rank rewards to purchase from God. The first item was a sword from the sci-fi category with a lot of power and versatility, the Deltoid Z-Saber. The second piece of equipment was both a weapon and support item that he had never heard of before, Adell's Legacy.
Deltoid Z Saber (Modified) -
Rating 103.
Suitable for users without a fix style of fighting. The legendary Z-Saber from the Megaman Zero series wielded by the robotic hero, Zero. The weapon's most interesting characteristic is the sheer amount of force it can dole out to enemies as it can easily slice through 300 mm of reinforced steel in a single stroke. Doesn't require any additional energy source to operate. Has been modified to transform into other forms of Zero's weapons: Shield Boomerang, Triple Rod, Chain Rod, and Recoil Rod. Special Skill, Mega-Charge: Using the Mega Buster Mk17 technology embedded in the saber, channel energy into the blade through the handle for a charged slash with increased cutting power, length of the blade up to thrity meters, and magic properties temporarily. The charged energy can be used with the other forms as well. Special Skill, Element Sword: Channel elemental properties from the holder through the handle to allow the sword form to dole out powerful elemental damage with magic properties for ten seconds. Unable to harm spirit type entities. Requires 8,000 Points and B rank reward.
The Z-Saber was the weapon of choice used by Zero, the robotic hero of the Megaman series universe along its titular character Megaman (Rockman in Japan). In the Megaman X series the Z-Saber held a light saber like appearance, but during the Megaman Zero series where Zero was the main playable character the shape of the sci-fi sword took on a deltoid energy blade shape. The sword appeared before Shin's hands after a beam from God shot down and delivered him the sci-fi weapon. In the original game the blade-less handle was plain white, but this modified version was crimson red and oddly enough fit his hand like a old glove as he grasped it. Shin twirled the blade-less handle a few times and then pressed a button on its side with his thumb and instantly as if it was always there, a weightless light green energy blade 4.1 meters long with a deltoid shape manifested. The energy blade softly hummed and when swung one could hear the very air being split in two. Shin was very pleased. The Deltoid Z-Saber, not only was it a powerful sci-fi sword, yet it possessed both multiple weapon forms to suit the situation, as well as two special skills to overwhelmed the enemy. Mega-Charge that slashes everything and Elemental Sword that applies the advantages of the users elemental magic properties. It was a great sword that suited him, yet he was the first to admit that the sword wasn't perfect. It had magic capabilities in a way, but as a Sci-fi weapon it couldn't damage spirits and to deal with powerful magic creatures a great deal of energy will have to be consumed to use its special skills.
Shin: "Still, it's a great sword and well rounded weapon. To exchange for a magic weapon similar to the Deltoid Z-Saber would at least cost double the rank rewards and points, and wouldn't be so easy to use right away unlike sci-fi tools are. In Gravity Blade I have a magic/anti spirit weapon, so I'm still okay. Gravity Blade is becoming more useful than before as I'm able to handle it with more increased weight, so it's still a sword I can rely upon. Also, while I don't plan to do so now I can always exchange an A rank reward later on to upgrade it to its unknown true form. Now, as for my other set of gear..."
Adell's legacy (LV1) -
Rating 119.
Suitable for users specialized in close combat with Pure attribute Ki. The combat gloves and boots left behind by the hero of Veldime still carrying on his fiery fighting spirit. Combat Gloves enhances strikes and related skills. Combat Boots enhances kicks and movement speed along with related skills. Form a burning energy field around the gloves and boots with Ki for immense destructive power dependent on quantity and quality of Ki. Will not be harmed by the burning energy field. Soul Bound Equipment. If destroyed are restored after twenty-four hours. Requires 13,000 Points and B rank reward.
Disgaea, or Hell Chronicles Disgaea is a still ongoing series of tactical role playing video games. One of Nippon Ichi's most popular franchises, it has branched off into both a manga and anime series. The Disgaea games take place in a fictional universe called the Netherworld and are known for their uncommon RPG elements, such as complex gameplay, extremely high maximum stats and humorous dialogue. Main characters in the series often include cynical, power-hungry antiheroes forced to fight alongside heroic foils. It was by far one of Shin's favorite series of games.
Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories' main character was the Adell in question and was the first fist fighter specialist who started out with the Glove Equipment. Adell was Shin's personal favorite character despite Disgaea 2 being his least favorite game due to a largely weak cast, and what made him stand out among all the main characters of the series was his powerful and swift close up attacks that carried the fire element. Shin knew that what he just exchanged was a set of equipment that didn't exist in Disgaea, yet all the more it's what drew him in to exchange it. Additionally, among all B tier extreme close range weapons (gloves and daggers), Adell's Legacy was the most expensive in both the Sci-fi and magic categories.
After a beam of light was shot down on from God a set of black combat gloves and boot appeared on the floor of the platform in front of Shin. Shin examined them and found symbols representing fire inscribed on the items and within the symbols were a single word. On the right glove and boot pair was the word "Spirit" and on the left pair of the set was the word "Solitude". Shin felt immense depth at these words and excitingly equipped them without hesitation. Once worn he felt a great increase of power swelling up inside himself. It felt as if his entire body was on fire, yet there was no pain and only a exhilarating sensation throughout his being to be found.
Shin: "It still just B tier, but there's no denying that the is item is first grade goods and is far superior to all of my other equipment. All I need to know is that with these two pieces of equipments and my new magic spell, I've already reached a new level of strength that would allow me to cruise through the last mission... yet we are very far from being over. The exchanges continue!"
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After acquiring SS Rated One-eyed Ghoul Mutation, the magic spell Fir Bolt of Bell Cranel, and the Sci-fi weapon Deltoid Z-Saber, and magic weapon Adell's Legacy, Shin once more connected to God to access a unique section of the Support Category of the Exchange System, Class Profession. A Class Profession were roles one took in games to specialize and learn skills in a certain ares and may even receive bonus to certain attributes. Within the Exchange System it's considered a Whole Body Enhancement like Ki or Mana, yet instead of a energy this Whole Body Enhancement bestows bonus characteristics. The Warrior Class gains bonus when using swords and sword skills. The Knights Class gains bonus when wearing heavy armor and riding animals. The Archer class gains bonuses when using bows and bow skills. Berserker Class gains bonus the more they kill and they themselves are injured by their opponent. The Assassin Class gains bonus while in hiding and deliver critical damage. Shin knew of these Class professions even before gaining the Leader Position, yet he wasn't interested in acquiring one before now.
Shin: "(There's a Martial Artist Class Profession that improves extreme close range skills like Soul Crushing Strike which could have come in handy and helps the learning of certain fighting styles, yet there are no major improvement. It's a enhancement path better suited for those who wish to study fighting styles from the ground up and are willing to put in the hard work. Kisara who's mastered her sword style wouldn't be too interested in the swordsman class for example. Still, it wasn't without value, and now that I acquired this I'm more than willing to gain a Class Profession. Hidden Class Profession to be exact.)
- HIDDEN CLASS CHANGE CERTIFICATE.
ENABLE THE PURCHASE OF A ENTRY LEVEL HIDDEN CLASS (WHOLE BODY ENHANCEMENT) WITH ALL ITS AVAILABLE SKILLS FREE OF COST. WILL GUARANTEE THAT A DEVIATION OF ENERGY WILL NOT OCCUR IF ONE POSSESS OTHER ENHANCEMENTS. UNABLE TO USE THIS CERTIFICATE FOR THE EXCHANGING AA AND S TIER HIDDEN CLASSES. UNABLE TO USE ON ANOTHER PERSON.
Shin recalled how he acquired a unique item from the previous mission when he saved all the Monokuma Kids within Towa City from the Warriors of Hope's brain control helmets, and that that item was the Hidden Class Change Certificate. It would allow one to make a one time free purchase from one of the Hidden Classes within the exchanges. Hidden Classes were all A tier or higher and cost a whole lot of points to exchange for, so the certificate was a blessing for him. It also wouldn't cause a any problems with his other enhancements.
A Hidden Class Profession as described in the virtual reality game in the novel Shura's Wrath was the following: "A Hidden professions, these are touched upon in every virtual game world, at the same time it is also what all players dream of. The reason the hidden professions are called hidden, is because this type of class is listed outside of the main classes that every player has access to no matter how skilled they are. Nobody knows where these classes are or how to change to them. Hidden classes are not necessarily stronger than regular classes, but they all have their own special features and are all very rare. To change to a hidden profession requires enough luck and opportunity, of course you also need powerful strength. Usually hidden professions are all gained through some hidden quests of hell-like difficulty. Those few hidden classes hidden within the virtual game world are practically the dreams of all players that they desperately search for… But in previous virtual game worlds, there are only those handful of people out of China’s hundreds of millions of players that could change to a hidden profession. And these people are either the Heaven Ranking and Earth Ranking experts with powerful strength, or big shots in powerful guilds with vast resources."
Compared to the regular professions, a Hidden Class displayed above average power, a unique ability, or even overpowered levels of strength not possible by the masses. Exclusive skills, abilities, and some times equipment were available to Hidden Classes, which was why in games every player desired to have one. A good example was the main character of the Korean Novel "Ark". His in game character Ark, by both skill and luck discovered a Hidden Profession and from that point on his path of a gamer was above others. Unique abilities, exclusive skills and equipment, and even Quest that normal players could hope to partake in. Additionally, his Hidden Profession played a major role in the main story of the virtual reality world, so he was involved in all the major battles including the final battle which allowed to be recognized as the number 1 gamer.
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Shin: "With the Hidden Class Change Certificate I can make my pick of any profession on the list. Some overpowering, some useful in the long term, and that can become useful immediately, or could keep advancing to higher stages of the Hidden Class. Ah... I just can't chose! I want them all!... Is that a recurring problem for me?"
Legendary Moon Light Sculptor -
Rating XXX.
Applicable for combat, tactical combat, and strategic combat. Normally, the Sculptor class was a support class, for which it would be normal to be weaker than warrior classes, but the Moonlight Sculptor provided many strong advantages for combat in "Legendary Moon Light Sculptor". Craftsmanship, strengthened abilities, additional stats, and Sculpting Blade! It was an ideal job with nothing to complain about, with the exception of the great manual labor. In dungeons, or on dark nights, all stats are strengthened abilities by 30%. Special Skills: Moonlight Sculpting, Grant Life, Sculptural Transformation, Elemental Sculpturing, Nature Sculpting, Disaster Sculpting, (). Requires Hidden Class Change Certificate.
Sealed Ninja -
Rating XXX
Applicable to missions that require stealth and combat. The most powerful clan of ninjas, known for their strength and arrogance in Fantasy Edge. They have adopted the name of the Sealed Ninjas to remind themselves of their humiliation from the ninja wars that led to their sealed state. Sealed Ninjas specialized in assassination techniques and are heavily skilled with ninja magic techniques. All stats gain a permanent increase of 30%. Resistance to dark magic and poison. Increase damage of sword and throwing weapons. Substantially increase effectiveness of all Ninja techniques. Special Skill, Ultimate Shadow Blade: Integrate the essence of the dark shadows into your blade to perform soul shattering strikes, and can continually active by draining the users energy. Requires Hidden Class Change Certificate.
Ling Tian Battle Soul -
Rating XXX.
Applicable to missions that require combat. A special class born from inheriting “War God’s” soul force, named by player “Ling Tian” of Shura's Wrath. This class chases after the most powerful attack strength, the characteristics of all class skills is that they all exist to reach extreme attack strength. Possesses extremely powerful destructive power, but after exchanging for this class a Player is unable to use any support, defense or CC Skills. Immune to all abnormal statuses that can cause physical attack strength and ability to drop. Special Skills: War God Technique, Ling Tian Slash, Ling Tian Burst, Four Corners Star Formation, and Battle Soul Possession. Can upgrade class to the next advancement with AA rank rewards and 10,000 Points. Requires Hidden Class Change Certificate.
Hero of the Shield -
Rating XXX
The Legendary Shield is one of the Four Legendary Armaments. The person which possesses this weapon is called the "Hero of the Shield". The Legendary Shield gives its user great defensive power and can evolve and transform to become stronger however the user cannot equip any other weapon. It has a special jewel in the middle which can transform the Shield under specific conditions. Additionally acquire the Defense Stat, a magic aura of defense that decrease the damage of blows. Requires Hidden Class Change Certificate.
Shin looked through a few interesting ones, but ultimately made his choice. He chooses the same hidden class as his favorite Virtual Reality novel character Ark from New World, the Dark Walker!
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Dark Walker (Hidden Class) -
Rating XXX.
Suitable for those who prefer fighting solo. The Dark Walker is the hidden class of a Truth-Seeker and the class that once belonged to the legendary warrior, Hero Maban, one of the seven hero of New World. God has set this class to be fully realized with the power of the Three Marvels, the key to a Dark Walker's powers. Has assess to the following eight Skills - Spirit of the Cat, Eyes of the Cat, Gift of Darkness III, Summon Demon, Dark Blade, Blade Storm, Dark Dance, and Moonlight Shadow. Requires Hidden Class Change Certificate. To advance to the second Class advancement, 'Dark Soul', requires 10,000 Points and AA rank rewards.
Spirit of the Cat -
Rating 41.
The cat’s roar and sharp eyes can make all small monsters tremble in terror in one minute paralysis. Vastly weakens the strength of small monsters, and their larger counterparts to a lesser extent. Requires the Dark Walker Class.
Eyes of the Cat -
Rating 50.
As a Dark Walker you can penetrate and see through the darkness with a cat’s eyes. This skill includes Night vision, Life detection, and Weakness Perception. Requires the Dark Walker Class.
Gift of Darkness III -
Rating 109.
A Dark Walker's natural passive ability to become stronger in the dark. All stats increase by 50% in the dark, at night, or in dungeons. Can use the skill 'Stealth' while in the dark, or in a none combat state to merge with the darkness to conceal oneself. Requires the Dark Walker Class.
Summon Demon (Special) -
Rating 70.
You can summon up to three minor Demons from then netherworld that has the potential to evolve and will follow your commands. Restricting the number of potential summons to two will allow the ability to summon two Elite grade Demons. Restricting the number of potential summons to one will allow the ability to summon one Superior grade Demon. May chose what type of demon or demons. If a summon is killed they will be recalled to the netherworld and unable to be summon again for twenty-four hours. Once selection is complete, both the demon and its grade is permanently set. Requires Spiritual Power, or another type of energy to summon demons and to keep them summoned. Requires the Dark Walker Class.
Dark Blade -
Rating 76.
Assimilate your sword with the darkness and deal your opponent a delightful blow. A sword assimilated with the darkness ignores all physical defense skills of the opponent. Requires the Dark Walker Class.
Blade Storm -
Rating 100.
The first of Hero Maban’s secret skills. It shatters the sword to make a maelstrom of shards that violently tears the enemy apart. The used sword for the skill is completely destroyed and quality of sword strengthens Blade Storm's power. Requires the Dark Walker Class.
The Dark Dance -
Rating 81.
The second half of Hero Maban’s power increases your vision in the dark. By hiding yourself in the darkness, you can use quick movements to make the enemy’s attacks collapse. Requires the Dark Walker Class.
Moonlight Shadow -
Rating 72.
The final Dark Walker's secret skill. By releasing the power of Hero Maban and the moon, you can create 3 shadows with 30% of the users strength (Stats). Your alter ego will be unable to move, but it will release a hostile energy to lure surrounding monsters with low Intelligence and Mental Capacity. When surrounded by monsters, this skill can be used to escape the crisis. Requirement to charge in the moon light has been voided, but can only be used three times a day, and is renewed at midnight. Requires the Dark Walker Class.
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The Dark Walker Hidden Class.
While having exclusive abilities a Darker Walker at its core was a combination of a Warrior, Thief, and Summoner. The Dark Walker could use a sword to fight, had the speed and stealth techniques of a Thief, and had the power to call forth demons like a Summoner. Additionally, this class source of power is darkness and has many darkness related skills for offense, defense, and passively becomes stronger during the night or within darkness. Although not the strongest hidden class it did allow a lone warrior to sole battlefields without the assistance of comrades, and this appealed to Shin who just recently had to complete a mission alone and suffered from limited options. Shin was happy with his choice and was especially happy with the future prospects of this Hidden Class, the next class advancement of a Dark Walker, a Dark Soul.
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Dark Soul (Hidden Class, Second Profession) -
Rating XXX.
Suitable for those who prefer fighting solo. Hundreds of years ago, Hero Maban realized the true power of the darkness, stars and moon while traveling by himself. He looked at the shining stars and moon in the darkness and realized the meaning of the true night. He hadn’t realized it, but it was already embedded deeply in his heart. Hero Maban truly loved the darkness and left his knowledge in the ‘Soul Stone', allowing a Dark Walker to change professions to a Dark Soul. The Skills Dark Blade, Blade Storm, The Dark Dance, and Moonlight Shadow will be upgraded upon purchase. Special Skill, Area Declaration - Glory of the Night will be learned. To advance to the third and final Class advancement, Dark Eternity requires 20,000 Points, S rank reward, and the act of defeating a true Last Boss within one of the Mission Worlds.
Shin: "Hm, looks promising. Too bad Dark Soul Hidden Class doesn't seem to have any of the anti demonic abilities from the novels, but it's understandable. The third and final advancement, Dark Eternity, can only be reached after defeating countless demons and ultimately A.I Lucifer, and that ability to defeat those demonic forces were the steps to reaching the Final profession. Well, I'm in no desperate need for those skills right now. Now, it time to become the new descendant of Hero Maban as I was always meant to be! God, with the Hidden Class Change Certificate exchange for me the Hidden Class, Dark Walker!"
God shot down a beam of light down on Shin... and it was intense. The beam of light lifting him into the air and the dark particles entering his body lasted for over a hour, but it was too be expected. Not only was Shin's body being enhanced, but he was being imparted with the knowledge of countless skills which was the greatest appeal of the Hidden Class Certificate. All skills of the profession, or the stage of the profession were acquired at the time of the purchase, it was was comparable to to gaining the enhancements of a skilled Player after 5-10 missions all at once. Once the beam lifted him back down to the platform Shin could feel his entire being bursting with power.
STATS
Intelligence - 844 [ +50% At Night ].
Mental Capacity - 1173 [ +50% At Night ].
Cell Vitality - 1493 [ +50% At Night ].
Reaction Speed - 1378 [ +50% At Night ]
Muscle Density - 1231 [ +50% At Night ]
Immunization Strength - 1562 [ +50% At Night ].
Shin: "Haha... Hahaha... HAHAHA!!! Yep, yep, yep! I'm officially a overpowered and broken MC! Oh, how I hate myself! Hahaha! Spirit of the Cat, Eyes of the Cat, Gift of Darkness III, Summon Demon, Dark Blade, Blade Storm, Dark Dance, and Moonlight Shadow. Eight skills along with not so mild boost in stats all around, especially Intelligence, Reaction Speed, and Mental Capacity. Hahah, and I'm still not done yet with my exchanges! I have to improve my Ki so it can match up with my mutation, but first let's improve this interesting spell. It's one of the main reasons that I wanted this class. Now, Summon Demon!
Summon Demon (Special) -
Rating 70.
You can summon up to three minor Demons from then netherworld that has the potential to evolve and will follow your commands. Restricting the number of potential summons to two will allow the ability to summon two Elite grade Demons. Restricting the number of potential summons to one will allow the ability to summon one Superior grade Demon. May chose what type of demon or demons. If a summon is killed they will be recalled to the netherworld and unable to be summon again for twenty-four hours. Once selection is complete, both the demon and its grade is permanently set. Requires Spiritual Power, or another type of energy to summon demons and to keep them summoned. Requires the Dark Walker Class.
- PLEASE CHOOSE UP TO THREE TYPES OF DEMONS AND THEIR RANK. CAN SUMMON THREE STANDARD DEMONS, TWO ELITE DEMONS WITH MODERATE POTENTIAL AND INTELLIGENCE, OR ONE SUPER GRADE DEMON WITH HIGH POTENTIAL, INTELLIGENCE, AND GROWTH RATE. ONCE CHOICES ARE FINALIZED THE SUMMONING ABILITY IS LOCKED.
As Shin activated the summoning skill a choices suddenly appeared within his mind as the rigid and emotionless voice spoke to him. It appeared that God was overseeing the summoning process for him, so he didn't hesitate to make his choices. As for the number of demons he could summon Shin chose only one and as for the type he chose a demon skeleton. It was a odd decision, yet that sole demon would be born into the world as a Superior Grade Demon. He recalled that in the stories of Ark and God and Devil World, the summoned skeleton wouldn't be too powerful and at best would posses the strength a little higher than the average human at best (Very weak at first in Ark) and would need a long time to become powerful. By limiting his choices he was able to start off a Superior Grade Demon, a demon of a higher quality with much growth potential, intelligence, and growth rate according to the information from God. Once Shin finalized his choice new information invaded his head and in his mind he had touched a strange rune. The next moment, a bunch of mysterious incantations suddenly blurted out from his mouth.
Emptiness.
That was the first word that appeared in his mind as a giant cave appeared out of nowhere before him. The cave’s atmosphere exuded endless death, with its scent in the air. Meanwhile, Shin felt a slight pain in his head as a mysterious force passed through, his head feeling a bit dizzy. Then a skeleton left with only bones slowly walked out from the cave. It was surrounded with a black mist, with two eyes flashing with magical flames. This skeleton wasn't the standard white or grayish skeletons usually found in literature and video games, but one with a silver and blueish bone structure. The bones of the skeleton weren't degraded in the slightest, but looked sharp and refined.
Overall his skeleton possessed and aura of death and inner strength that would make even a strong man cower, yet Shin was unafraid. Shin had a feeling of connection with the strange human-like skeleton that came out from the netherworld and even without connecting to God he could check the status of his demon familiar. Still, God prompted Shin to name his new familiar, so without hesitation he chose a cool and power name he had once made during his brief days of contracting eight graders syndrome, Grim Ash.
Special Summon, Grim Ash -
Superior Grade Skeleton Demon of the underworld. An ideal familiar for tanking enemy attacks, act as a forward guard, and independent action away from the summoner. As a Superior Grade Demon possesses the Undead Strength Whole Enhancement. Currently D tier Undead Strength. A 30% increase in stats in undead or demonic environments. Naturally heals over time, but if head, or 70% of its body is destroyed skeleton demon will be recalled and can not be summoned for twenty-four hours. Can collect the bones of the dead to strengthen itself through stats and possibly evolve under certain conditions. Next Evolution towards Lord Grade: 0% Progress. Can incorporate weapons and armor onto itself for its own use which will be strengthened, but equipping new items of the same type will destroy the previous ones.
Stats -
Intelligence - 75.
Mental Capacity - 150.
Cell Vitality - 450.
Reaction Speed - 400.
Muscle Density - 550.
Immunization Strength - 1000
Shin: "Hmm, not bad. Not bad at all. If a average player of God's Dimension barely getting by without gaining any rank rewards used all his points for state enhancements for 8-10 missions it would look like this with the exception of the high Immunization Strength stat. I expected it's abilities to some extent, but I didn't expect for it to have a energy. D tier Undead Strength is the energy for undead type mutations like zombies, skeletons, and lich. According to God this energy is unique as it increases physical strength and magic by a lot and allows the user to operate under heavy injuries rather than just surviving long as one's head and heart are intact, and also the energy has a decaying property like how Blood Energy has corrosion. This is another path for my skeleton familiar, but I won't enhance this at this time and if it evolves it should rank up by itself."
Shin looked over at his new demon familiar Grim Ash. The demon continued to stand tall. It was just satisfied by looking at its new master talk to himself and awaiting orders. Shin now felt embarrassed as he has yet to give his new familiar a order, so to start off with Shin told his familiar what it's new name was and asked for a handshake as proof of their partnership. Grim Ash took Shin hand, but without understanding just how much he was supposed to squeeze down it chose to use all of its strength with this simple action. Shin almost screamed under the force of Grim Ash and unconsciously used all of his strength to fight back and broke his familiar's bone hand. Grim Ash had power rivaling 5-6 adult men and a D tier energy, yet Shin possessed the strength of twelve men after his recent enhancements. Even without Ki that had already surpassed B tier it wasn't hard for Shin to destroy it's hand.
Shin: (Well, Grim Ash at least has a intelligence of 75 which should be high for a non-magic type undead, but this could just be a lack of common sense. Really, just how smart would a normal or elite skeleton be? What ever. In any case he really has a lot of power... but the current him won't be able to keep up with me. This level of power would have more than satisfied me back in H.O.T.D or BTOOOM, maybe even Apocalypse Alice, but not at my current level after my fifth mission which was broken with its rewards... Yeah, like I thought I have to enhance him as well. Despite having great strength and a cool appearance Grim Ash looks thin and his height doesn't even break through five feet. I definitely have to do something here!)
Shin first had it in mind to exchange to exchange Grim Ash a good weapon, but not too good. All equipment given to him would be destroyed once replaced and not having a good enough idea of his strengths and weaknesses, he didn't won't to waste a high level weapon on him that wouldn't match up. That's why for starters Shin exchanged for Grim Ash the Sci-fi DD tier weapon from Gundam Iron Blood Orphans, the Barbatos Mace. It was a durable blunt weapon that could fire metal spikes from the tip of the mace. It was also a low tier and cheap weapon, but Shin went further to buy the unlimited ammo model since the original could only hold a few spikes at one time and reloading the mace required taking it apart which couldn't be done in the middle of a battle. Shin also hoped that later Jin could use the Disposal Magic Enchantment rune to improve the Barbatos Mace.
Barbatos Mace -
Rating 57.
As mobile suits use Nano Laminated Armor for protection, such striking weapons are considered to be effective. The centre of the mace features a pile driver mechanism that fires a large spiked metal rod when activated. Firing range 30-50 meters. Requires 1000 Points and D rank reward. Unlimited Ammo version requires 2500 Points and DD rank rewards.
Next Shin chose to give Grim Ash a mutation and a powerful one at that. Grim Ash already had a mutation as a undead skeleton demon and even had a energy with Undead Strength, yet Shin wanted to do more and found a mutation that had a high chance of having a high affinity with him. The Kaguya Clan Bloodline. Despite the name it wouldn't give the godly abilities of Kaguya Otsutsuki. It was the true name of the clan of her descendants who held the ability to mold their Chakra with their bones like Kimaru from Naruto. There were countless bone related skill in the exchanges when Shin looked with his leader privileges to speed read through them all, yet most could probably be done by just acquiring and mastering this clan's Bloodline. Additionally this Bloodline cost a B rank reward and Shin wanted to see it in action first hand. B tier starter enhancements gave a huge boost in stats and a powerful ability, yet when they rank up there won't be anymore massive power increases. Shin knows that enhancements that start at B tier would be weaker than the ones that start at D tier and then reach B tier, yet Shin couldn't fully accept it. If starting with a B tier enhancement was a negative why would it be a option? There shouldn't be a worthless power within the exchanges, so there most be some merit in acquiring one, so Shin wanted to gain some insight on the matter.
Kaguya Clan Bloodline (LV 1) -
Rating 104.
A now extinct clan, known for their savage battle tactics and archaic values, and descendants of Kaguya Otsutsuki, as selected few have inherited a derivative of her original ability to manipulate one's bone structures. Dead Bone Pulse: A kekkei genkai which gives its wielder the ability to manipulate their own skeletal structure by infusing their calcium with energy, they could manipulate the growth and properties of their bones to their liking. Requires 5000 Points and B rank reward.
Special Summon, Grim-Ashes -
Superior Grade Skeleton Demon of the underworld. An ideal familiar for tanking enemy attacks, act as a forward guard, and independent action away from the summoner. As a Superior Grade Demon possesses the Undead Strength Whole Enhancement. Currently D tier Undead Strength. Possesses B tier Kaguya Clan Bloodline. A 30% increase in stats in undead or demonic environments. Naturally heals over time, but if head, or 70% of its body is destroyed skeleton demon will be recalled and can not be summoned for twenty-four hours. Can collect the bones of the dead to strengthen itself through stats and possibly evolve under certain conditions. Next Evolution towards Lord Grade: 0% Progress. Can incorporate weapons and armor onto itself for its own use which will be strengthened, but equipping new items of the same type will destroy the previous ones. Current Equipment: Barbatos Mace (Infinite Ammo Model).
Stats -
Intelligence - 176.
Mental Capacity - 324.
Cell Vitality - 770.
Reaction Speed - 828.
Muscle Density - 1010.
Immunization Strength - 1913.
A beam of light shot Grim Ash up into the air and once finished he now possessed a new mutation and was armed with a new weapon over its shoulder. Grim Ashes' bones became thicker in bone density, sharper edges, and has an aura of strength that made Shin slightly afraid of him and had take a step back. They have yet to try it out, but Shin expected that Grim Ash could now use its bones in a deadly fashion similar to Yue Zong's White Bones from God and Devil World even without any exchanged skills. As for the Barbados Mace held over Grim Ashes's shoulder it took on a strange shape. It's origin metallic surface was covered in blueish-silver bones same as its owner and had jagged and sharp thorn covering the tip which all increased the durability and power of the weapon. By all appearances it was a brutal weapon that looked as if it belonged to the C or B tier magic weapons.
Shin marveled at Grim Ash. He admitted that he was worried if he got the right class when he could have gotten Ling Tan Battle Soul or Legendary Moonlight Sculptor, but the confidence he now had in his demon familiar just by being in its presence blew away such thoughts. He had wanted to gain a powerful familiar not just to have a comrade he could summon at all times, but to also have a protector for Komaru. Shin hoped that he didn't have to bring her into battle with him, but there were no certainties or truly is safe places in God's Dimension. A enemy could appear to kill her and the other Human Creations even if his team could find somewhere to let them stay as they fought on the front lines. In a emergency when Komaru is in danger he planned to have Grim Ash protect her, and now he was not worried. Shin marvels at the ability as he then had Grim Ash jump and run around the platform as it demonstrated its power. He looked at its movements an found them unrefined, yet it's speed and jumping power showed it's hidden potential. Grim Ash was still far weaker than Shin, but Shin wouldn't want to fight him if all possible once his familiar adapts to fighting, and now he could trust him to protect Komaru.
Shin: "I can definitely leave this important job to you Grim Ash... That's kind of a long name, so you're nick name will be Ash! Like the protagonist of Pocket Monster's western name. You could also be used to protect important NPCs during escort type missions. Later I'll get you a magic armor to increase your defenses and I'll get a tool to support your summoning like Shuai has. Let's work hard Ash!"
Ash: "..."
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Off to the corner of the platform were the women of Team Japan.
Sachi: "..."
Kisara: "What a formidable looking warrior by Shin's side. As expected of our husband."
Hikari: "You really just go with whatever he does, don't you. Also, none of us our married."
Aqua: "Sachi, what's the matter. Don't tell me your falling for Shin as well?"
Sachi: "Please. I'm a sadist, but even I have better taste in men than all of you."
Hikari: "Oh, well I can't let that go even if you scare me Sachi. Then what are you looking at then?"
Sachi: "I was looking at that skeleton and thought that it's name doesn't match up is all."
Kisara: "Well, Grim Ash is a... exotic and powerful name to say the least. Still, it's a fine name."
Sachi: "That's not why. The name doesn't fit because it isn't appropriate. Judging by its bone structure and height Grim Ash, or Ash... is a female (lol is this dude yuki rito?). I'm certain with my medical knowledge that over there is a female skeleton."
Hikari: "..."
Aqua: "..."
Kisara: "..."
Aqua: "Shin really has the talent to make others laugh!"
All the woman began to laugh hysterically seeing Shin treat his prized female skeleton demon as a male. They also promised to not reveal this piece of information to him. Shin could hear the laughter coming from the other side of the platform and smiled.
Shin: "My women sure do get along well. Still... why do I feel eyes of contempt gazing at me. Hey, what do you think Ash?"
Ash: "..."
Grim Ash just silently stood there unable to speak. Whether it itself knew its un identity as female or what she thought of her new master... is a story for another time.
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Twin Moon Necklace -
Rating 58.
A magic necklace that draws power from the the night and the moon and stars. Increases physical, mental, and spiritual regeneration by 10% when worn. At the night the stat increase increases to 30%, and under a full moon 50%. Slightly increases the strength of summons/familiars when worn and allows it to share in he benefits of this item. Requires 3500 points and DD rank reward.
Nameless Inferior Magic Armor -
Rating 45.
A basic set of unremarkable magic armor with the lowest grade of magic defenses. Requires 1000 Points.
After acquiring magic armor for Grim Ash to test our and myself a magic tool that increases regeneration all around and strengthens my summoned demon's power... it was time at last. Time at last to finally make the final, final exchange for myself. Maybe later on I would use my rewards for the other or supplies, but this will certainly be the very last big exchange for me. The BB tier counterpart of my Ki Cultivation Manual, the Black Heaven & Earth Technique. In other words the ultimate power hidden within the Black Heaven & Earth Technique, the mysterious and tyrannical Black Origin Threshold.
Black Origin Threshold -
Rating 150.
The purest form of the Black Heaven & Earth Technique and hailed as the ultimate Demon Art of all of Murim. The Black Origin Threshold forces the natural flow of Ki within the body to flow in reverse, signifying the moment when one surpasses the limits of the consciousness and the subconsciousness, the enemy & the self, and becomes the purest "Mu" (Fighting Spirit), where all limits are broken. Black Origin Threshold is an example of a released genetic constraint of the human soul and its effects are determined by the body, mind, and soul of the user. Only by the Fifth Stage can it truly even be begun to be mastered. Requires 12,000 Points, BB rank rewards, Black Heaven & Earth Technique, Advance Level Ki or higher, and have unlocked the Third Stage of the Genetic Constraint or higher.
The Black Origin Threshold is the secret hidden technique beneath the Black Heaven & Earth Technique and is the perfect technique for my free style form of fighting. According to a master of martial arts from the Breaker Series where the technique originates from, martial arts is a mental activity. To move and attack without thinking at all is impossible for martial artists who emphasizes form and execution. Even if techniques are ingrained into one's body and soul of a master martial artist on some level they are still thinking... but there is an exception and that is the Black Origin Threshold
With Black Origin Threshold that basis one's power on emotion and rage a martial artist moves and acts without thought/delay. It has the side effect of causing the user to experience excruciating physical and spiritual pain, or even go mad in rage due to the reverse flow of Ki, but the technique is so powerful it makes up for this large defect. For one, the user moves without form, but spirit, so the user attacks are very unpredictable and above all fast. Between two masters of equal strength, the one using The Black Origin Threshold will act and react far faster than their opponent can due to the opponent relying on thought. There's also the possibility that the user will take in and learn whatever combat techniques that he sees and experiences first hand with their body. Also, once activated Ki as if it was a endless well continues to rise to the surface as time passes and bestows near endless stamina. So long as one's willpower remains strong enough they will continue to rise back up if beaten down and with even greater power.
Shin: "This is definitely the technique for me. One, I don't know martial arts, so fighting without proper forms doesn't disadvantage me in the slightest. Two, properly acting without thinking is really scary. Even in Unlocked Mode where I can react so much faster and efficiently I still have to think about things, or at least subconsciously. It might be something like a faster Unlocked Mode or variation of HxH's Killua's Hatsu "God Speed". Lastly, according to the description of the original Black Heaven & Earth Technique, after learning The Black Origin Threshold the conversation increase of Ki in quantity and quality will increase from 3-5 to 5-10. The Black Origin Threshold Doesn't sound easy to master at all, but at the very least my potential with Ki should double at the very least."
With that said Shin confirmed the the purchase for Black Origin Threshold and God began the exchange and was once more lifted into the air by the beam of light shot down from above. As particles of light entered the core of his being Shin entered into a trance like state. It was similar to the time he exchanged for Black Heaven and Earth Technique, yet the world he found himself in was vastly different. It was world of fog and underneath his feet was a pitch black sea that threatened to drag him down into the abyss. The entire space was filled with energy, rage, sorrow, hatred, but harder to notice purer feeling like joy and love. It was a strange place, yet for some reason he felt like letting everything go and entrusting himself to this space.
When Shin came out of the trance he found himself on the floor of the platform drenched in sweat and incredibly exhausted. The others were standing around him for the second time today wondering when he would wake up and once they saw him awaken they approached him. Shin heard about what happened and was shocked. According to his comrades once the beam of light set him down one hour after the enhancement process began he just stood there and was unresponsive. Hikari, Kisara, and the others were worried and tried to approach him, but they felt a fierce killing intent that made everyone take a step back. Moments later Ki began to pour out of his body till the normal energy that had always appeared as a green aura of light became a dark green vapor cloud. Shin's eyes showed no showed no light and his face screamed indescribable rage and fury.
Aqua: "We didn't know what to think at the time. Your killing intent wouldn't lose out to my monster wolf form in intensity, Shin. No one wanted to approach you and only after you fell to the floor passed out cold ten minutes or so later did we dare to. This new ability of your was impressive and may not lose to the power from your Spirit Wave Technique when used and it lasted much longer... But you should be careful. Trust me. These kinds of powers which threaten to swallow up your mind and soul are no joke. Later test it out in your room's basement and make sure your alone. If you can retain your conscious then good but if not then you won't be able to use this power while in the presence of comrades."
Shin: "I will. This power, Black Origin Threshold will be necessary for us to compete with other teams. I won't let it harm me or anyone here. I will completely master it!"
Even though Shin said that he was still worried. He didn't notice any grand changes after acquiring Black Origin Threshold... but he did notice one thing that was different. A sort of mental switch within his head. Shin didn't notice until it was over that the switch had been set up, yet he knew one thing for certain. Every cell in his body was warning him that by flipping the switch and following his new knowledge on how to reverse the flow of Ki according to The Black Origin Threshold... something terrifying will happen. Shin didn't know what, but at least knew that there might not be any going back if he flipped that switch.
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Shin's Leftovers: 6,000 Points and 2B rank reward.
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Once again I was bored, so here it is! Next chapter twenty-four hours from now.
Next chapter will end the intermission. Like I said previously there will only be a chapter for Shin's power up while the other members of Team Japan will just be wrapped up in summaries. Shin also makes some last minute exchanges later and was reflected above. The dimensional belt was for the hell of it and the sniper rifle was the same. The belt has a ability which explains why Zheng couldn't find it. Had to look back to see how much the infinite ammo one cost. He also bought a ton of food enough to feed a country in Africa for a month which is why the final score is a clean 6,000 Points. In the future Shin wants to obtain high quality skills and equipment, but lacking the points he needs he's saving up. I also need Shin to save up for some things in the future, so I might not get him many new enhancements for a long time unless they are upgrades. Especially when he gets to seriously training Self Created Powers and Altered Skills. To sum it up it means I'm restricting his enhancement path a bit so he doesn't become one of those guys who can do anything and everything just because he's the MC (So not the MC from moonlight sculptor).
Enchanted Tool: Arrow Return -
Rating 50.
Suitable for those that use projectile weapons. A magic earring with the magic to return up to three thrown projectile weapons per day within a 10,000 meter radius. Requires 1000 Points and D rank reward.
Defensive Item: Jade Pendant -
Raring 77.
A jade pendant with a defensive ability. This pendant would block critical attacks automatically thirty times or until the energy within depletes. Require 500 points and D rank reward.
Ionic Gauss Sniper Rifle, Unlimited Ammo Version.
Raring 79.
The sniper rifle accelerates bullets with ions, the enormous kinetic energy it generates can almost destroy any modern or low sci-fi fortification. Requires 1000 Points. Unlimited Ammo Version cost 5000 Points and D rank reward.
Dimensional Storage Item: Subspace Belt -
Rating 105.
A magic of belt created by Xiuzhen technology. Can store 500 Cubic meters of lifeless items in a subspace dimension. The belt itself can replace itself with a normal belt and the real belt will enter it's own subspace to hide itself till called upon. Requires B rank reward.
Player Recruitment Watch -
Rating XXX.
Long as they are told the truth of God Dimension and they agree of their own free will, a Player is able to recruit a NPC as a Player to their team, and be regarded as such. Will be able to acquire their own rewards. An available spot on the team must be open. Requires 5,000 Points and C rank reward.
- Hikari's Mental Capacity+200 for 2000 Points.
Also, I thought I would point out the the benefits of the Z Saber while comparing it to Zheng's Tiger Soul. Without adding any energy the Z Saber is superior to the B tier Tiger Soul and is equal in sharpness to its light blade, and even has special attack magic modes. Tiger Soul can change its shape with energy, but the Z Saber doesn't require energy to transform. Sci-fi weapons have this kind of benefit and show immediate usefulness as we've seen so far in the original, but they have weakness. One, it's normal attacks don't have magic abilities where as Tiger Soul does. Two, there is a ultimate limit to the Z Saber power without physically modifying it and it doesn't rank up into a A and AA tier like Tiger Soul. Tiger Soul can even reach greater heights with the quantity and quality of the users energy (Qi) as well. Third and lastly, magic weapons like Tiger Soul are less likely to break or require repairs. Also, I'm putting this out there, but the gloves of Adell's Legacy could catch or block the light blade of Tigger Soul with the burning field activated.
I do have plans to modify the sci-fi sword in the future, like giving it a megabuster form, but for those disappointed in the enhancements he got this time around you should have suggested something reasonable. Some mentioned mutations, but ghoul is all Shin will have for now.