A blinding light enveloped me, sparking an unprecedented transformation within my [Body]. What was happening? My voice was stifled, and I couldn't speak, see, hear, or feel. It was as if my senses were flickering between life and death. A surge of power coursed through me, and when the light subsided, I found myself in a new [Body] that felt oddly familiar.
"Ah, you’ve evolved at last," a voice remarked. "You look good."
I turned to face a mirror and saw a tall, lean boy with a muscular build. The muscles were evenly distributed, giving me a fit yet not overly bulky appearance. My abs were defined, my shoulders broad, and my chest wide. My height had shot up from 5ft 6in to a towering 6ft. Whoa, quite the growth spurt! My light blue eyes contrasted sharply with my dark black hair. My new physique was a blend of Ban from Seven Deadly Sins and Sung Jin-Woo from Solo Leveling, with eyes reminiscent of Yato from Noragami. Oh, how I missed reading manga. As I opened my Status, a notification popped up.
Status Effect
Name: Evolution of a Skill
Description: [Partial Zombie Body] has evolved into [Unholy Body], achieved by fusing [Partial Zombie Body] with the 'Unholy' {Element}.
"What?" I exclaimed as I read the notification. It had evolved. I dismissed it and checked my Status.
Status
Name: Hayate Xebecs Kakashi
Class: {Deicide}
Job: {Deicide}
Title: The one who is destined to kill the {God}, The Evolved One
Level: 13/100
Species: Unholy Human
Evolution System: {Deicide}
Attributes:
* Attack: 125
* Agility: 150
* Body: 1%
* Mana: 10000/10000
* Intelligence: 70
* Wisdom: 25%
* Defense: 125
* Health: 330/330
Skills:
* [Evolution Bar]: Indicates the unlocked potential of the 'Player's' Evolution. Linked with [Body] Attribute, showing the Evolution progress as a percentage.
* [Multi-Task]: Enhances parallel mind usage. Linked with [Wisdom] Attribute, higher percentages boost brain processing speed, allowing for more parallel thoughts.
* {Most Basic Swordsmanship}: A blend of [Sword Swinging] and [Calm Swordsman] skills. (Lvl 6/10)
* [Hybrid Stomach]: Enables the 'Player' to consume anything in the universe.
* [Unholy Body]: Increases [Healing] capacity, allowing skin regrowth. Higher levels efficiently heal wounds like stabs and holes. (Lvl 1/10)
* {Unholy Magic}: Controls 'Space' around the 'Player,' granting resistance to the 'Holy' {Element}. (Lvl 1/10)
* {Undemonic Magic}: Grants control over 'Time,' making the 'Player' immune to the 'Demonic' {Element}. (Lvl 1/10)
* {Αβυσσος Μαγεία}: Grants control over the 'Void,' making the 'Player' resistant to all {Elementals}.
* [Elemental Resistance]: Renders all {Elementals} in the universe ineffective against the 'Player'. (Lvl Max)
"What the heck is that [Mana] capacity?" I exclaimed, then checked my Skills. Apart from [Unholy Body], there were no drastic changes, but my stats were through the roof. By mastering 'Magic', I had increased my [Intelligence] and [Wisdom]. However, after 'Evolution', my [Body] was reset to [1%]. I decided to focus on increasing it. My [Level] had climbed to [13/100], likely from accumulated experience points. My [Attack], [Defense], and [Agility] had all improved significantly, while my [Health] was at its peak.
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"So, how are you feeling?" the voice asked.
"Quite good, actually," I replied.
"Before sending you into the outer world, I will train you one last time to help you acquire more Skills," he said. I nodded, and our training regiment began.
We trained for half a year. Initially, it was supposed to last a month, but I extended it to master {Swordsmanship} and hone my 'Magic' Skills. I acquired {Basic Magic}, which evolved into {Elemental Magic}, enabling me to wield all {Elementals}. I absorbed the world's knowledge, which I was supposed to receive at the palace where I had been executed. I gained the [Appraisal] Skill, allowing me to appraise everything and different species, provided I surpassed the item's [Level Restriction] and the species had a lower [Level] than mine. I read all the books in the {Tower}, significantly boosting my [Intelligence] and [Wisdom], and my ability to multitask. It had been exactly one year since I fell from the cliff.
"Before we part ways, I have a gift for you," the voice said, summoning a [Katana] from thin air.
"What is this?" I asked.
"This is a {Sword} I created, modeled after the one you brought here. It far exceeds your original sword, but when you venture into the world, consider asking a {Dwarf} to craft an even better {Sword}."
"Thank you," I said, accepting the {Sword}.
Item
Name: Katana
Rank: 'Unholy' and 'Undemonic'
Type: {Sword}
Durability: 1000/1000
Description: Crafted by a {Spirit}, mimicking an otherworldly {Sword} made by a {Dwarf}, using [Enchanted Metal] with the [Shape Changer] Attribute.
Skills:
* [Element Imbuement EX]: Allows imbuing the [Katana] with any {Element}.
* [Hidden]: The [Katana] is invisible to anyone other than the wielder when sheathed.
* [Shape Changer]: The [Katana] can change shape, thanks to [Enchanted Metal].
Attributes:
* Attack: +30
* Defense: +15
* Agility: +5
Level Restriction: [Level 20]; if the wielder's [Level] is lower, the positive Attributes become negative.
"Whoa, this is... AWESOME!" I screamed. This {Sword} was incredible. I sheathed the [Katana] and checked my Status before heading into the outer world.
Changes in Status:
Level: 25/100
Attack: 185
Agility: 270
Body: 15%
Mana: 10250/10250
Intelligence: 300
Wisdom: 30%
Defense: 185
Health: 450/450
Skills:
* [Master Swordsmanship]: Acquired upon mastering {Swordsmanship}, encompassing all {Swordsmanship} Skills ever created. (Lvl 6/10)
* {Elemental Magic}: Enables the 'Player' to use all {Element}s: [Fire], [Water], [Air], [Earth], [Holy], [Demonic]. (Lvl Max)
* [Appraisal EX]: Allows the 'Player' to [Appraise] everything and different species, provided they surpass the item's [Level Restriction] and the species has a lower [Level] than the 'Player'. (Lvl 5/10)
I double-checked my 'Magic' Skills to ensure I hadn't missed anything.
Skill
Name: {Unholy Magic}
Description: Encompasses all 'Space' Skills
* [Space Manipulation]: Allows the 'Player' to exist in another 'Space' for up to 9 seconds. During this time, no one can touch you, and you can touch no one. Higher Skill [Level] increases the duration. (Lvl 3/10)
* [New Space]: Allows the 'Player' to take up to 30 people into their own 'Space' for 1 minute. Higher Skill [Level] increases the number of people and the duration. (Lvl 3/10)
* [Spatial Storage]: Provides the 'Player' with infinite storage capacity.
* [Space Distortion]: Distorts 'Space' around the 'Player'. Anything passing through the 'Distorted Space' cannot return. The 'Player' cannot move while [Space Distortion] is active and is vulnerable if someone finds a way to bypass it. 'Space' is distorted for 3 minutes. (Lvl 3/10)
Rank: {Celestial/Deicide}
Type: 'Magic'
Mana cost: 100;150;0;500-[SM];[NS];[SS];[SD]
Skill
Name: {Undemonic Magic}
Description: Encompasses all 'Time' Skills:
* [Time Manipulation]: Can alter the speed of 'Time' for oneself or the surroundings for 30 seconds. Higher levels increase the duration. (Lvl 3/10)
* [Time Stop]: Allows the 'Player' to stop 'Time' for 3 seconds. Higher levels increase the duration. (Lvl 3/10)
* [Time Erasure]: Enables the 'Player' to erase 'Time' for 3 seconds, allowing movement within the 'Erased Time'. Higher levels extend the duration. (Lvl 3/10)
* [Time Capsule]: Slows or accelerates 'Time' for anything placed inside, always usable without requiring [Mana].
Rank: {Celestial/Deicide}
Type: 'Magic'
Mana Cost: 200;150;150;0-[TM];[TS];[TE];[TC]
Everything seemed in order. I confirmed the changes and prepared to leave. I expressed my final gratitude to the {Spirit} before being enveloped by a mysterious magic. When I opened my eyes again, I found myself standing in a dense, lush {Forest}.
The trees around me were ancient, their massive trunks covered in layers of moss, and the air was thick with the scent of earth and foliage. Sunlight filtered through the canopy, casting dappled shadows on the forest floor. It was a breathtaking sight, yet a feeling of excitement coursed through me.
Drawing my new [Katana], I felt a surge of power and anticipation. The world outside awaited, full of unknown challenges and adventures. With my newfound skills and enhanced abilities, I was ready to face whatever lay ahead.
Taking a deep breath, I began to make my way through the forest, ready to carve out my destiny in this evolving world.