"It still says my talent is awakening, though," Nyx murmured, unsurprised as he reviewed the blue panel before him.
"I think I'll wait for it to fully awaken—better to have more options in battle than fewer," he added, his tone calculated. He knew the importance of strategy, especially in an unpredictable environment like this one.
A short moment later, the familiar glow of a blue panel hovered in front of him.
[ AWAKENING TALENT TIER: Z ]
[ GENERATE ]
"Generate? Not a combat talent," Nyx said, his voice cold and measured. He wasn't disappointed—just adjusting his plans.
[ AWAKENING THIS SPECIFIC TALENT GRANTS UNIQUE BENEFITS ]
[ HOST HAS BEEN GRANTED A 'GENERATED' SKILL ]
[ GENERATING SKILL TIER: SS ]
[ HOST HAS RECEIVED SKILL 'COMMAND' ]
"A talent and a skill... both have their uses," Nyx said, his mind already working through the possibilities.
"Show me the descriptions of these abilities," Nyx commanded the system.
The panel responded instantly.
[ GENERATE ] [ TIER: Z ]
A talent that allows the generation of weapons, skills, talents, etc., at the cost of mana stones.
[ COMMAND ] [ TIER: SS ]
A skill that grants the ability to command other organisms.
Proficiency: 0%
"The Generate talent might not be ideal in a direct fight," Nyx muttered, his expression icy, "but the Command skill... now that's something I can use."
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He turned his gaze back to the system. "System, how do I get mana stones?"
[ HOST CAN ACQUIRE MANA STONES BY DEFEATING MONSTERS AND OBTAINING THEIR CORES, KNOWN AS MANA STONES. ]
Nyx's lips twisted into a cruel smile. "Let's make some friends, then."
Without hesitation, he made his way back to the classroom. Inside, the three massive green-skinned creatures were feasting on what remained of the other students. Nyx remained unnoticed, his movements precise, his heart steady.
"Command," he whispered under his breath, his eyes locked on the nearest creature.
One of the monsters lit up, a subtle glow only visible to Nyx. The other creatures seemed unaware of the shift in their companion.
'Kill them,' Nyx ordered silently, watching with cold satisfaction as the controlled creature hefted its club and brought it crashing down onto the skull of its unsuspecting companion. The sickening crunch echoed through the room.
The remaining creature turned, confused by the sudden attack. It raised its own weapon, preparing to strike back. But before it could react, Nyx stepped out from behind a desk, his voice cutting through the air.
"Hey!" he shouted, drawing its attention.
The distraction was all it took. The controlled monster swung again, its club smashing into the other's face with brutal force. Blood splattered the walls as the second creature crumpled to the ground, lifeless.
Nyx stepped forward, surveying the aftermath with calm detachment. "That went well," he said softly, moving closer to his controlled creature.
He issued another command. "Take out their cores."
Obediently, the creature knelt beside its fallen comrades and began digging into their bodies. Moments later, it presented Nyx with two small, glowing blue stones.
"Now, remove your own core," Nyx ordered, his voice low. 'I don't know the time limit of my control. Better to be cautious.'
With mechanical precision, the controlled creature drove its own hand into its chest, pulling out its core before collapsing beside the others.
Nyx stood amidst the carnage, holding three shimmering blue mana stones. His cold eyes gleamed with satisfaction.
"System, can I exchange these for a skill?" he asked.
[ HOST HAS SUFFICIENT MANA STONES ]
[ GENERATING SKILL TIER: F ]
[ DEDUCTING 1 MANA STONE ]
[ SKILL GENERATED ]
[ HOST HAS RECEIVED SKILL 'INSIGHT' ]
"Show description," Nyx commanded, his curiosity piqued.
[ INSIGHT ] [ TIER: F ]
Allows the user to see the status of nearby individuals.
Proficiency: 0%
"System, is there a way to obtain higher-tier skills?" Nyx asked, already thinking ahead.
[ HOST MUST ACCUMULATE SUFFICIENT MANA STONES TO EXCHANGE FOR HIGHER TIERS. ]
Nyx nodded, his expression unreadable. "I suppose it's best to save the remaining mana stones for something more useful."
He glanced down at the lifeless creatures at his feet.