"Young master, would you like to proceed to the next Silver Door?" Sebas asked. "Normally, I wouldn't recommend it at this stage, but given your powers and talents, I would like to guide you there."
Asher simply nodded in agreement.
Sebas bowed and began leading the way toward the next door, followed closely by Asher and Emily.
Asher now carried a blood orb with him, taken from the goblins he had defeated. It's almost enough, he thought as he glanced at his system interface.
"Learn the Blood Golem skill," he murmured, and a system prompt appeared:
[Would you like to comprehend and master the current skill for 5 skill points?]
[Or would the host prefer to perfect this method and learn it fully for 30 skill points?]
Asher read both options and, without hesitation, chose the second one.
Anyway, he has gained a total of 81 Skill points it was good for him to get a better version of it.
[Acknowledged. Congratulations! The Bloodborne Skill is now available for use.]
Asher felt a rush of energy surge through him as the new skill settled into place, an innate understanding of its potential forming in his mind. He clenched his fist, feeling the blood orb respond as if it were an extension of his own will. This was no ordinary skill—it felt alive, resonating with his own power.
[Bloodborne Skill: Blood Golem]
Description: The Blood Golem skill allows the host to create a powerful golem of any kind (Limited to Host imagination) from condensed blood, bound to the host's will. This construct is autonomous, capable of carrying out complex commands, defending, and attacking as directed.
Strength: Scales with the amount and quality of blood used.
Durability: High resistance to physical and magical attacks.
Regeneration: Absorbs surrounding blood to heal or strengthen itself.
Blood Link: The golem is connected to the host, allowing Asher to share sensory input and issue mental commands instantly.
Blood Burst: The golem can self-destruct, causing a powerful explosion of condensed blood energy, damaging all enemies within range. (One time use).
Asher nodded, satisfied with his new skill. He then turned his attention to another skill in his interface and decided to master it at the perfect level, unlocking a new ability: Total Assimilation.
Meanwhile, Sebas placed his hands on the Silver Door and began to push it open. As the heavy door creaked aside, they entered yet another forest biome. This one, however, was vastly different from the previous areas—they could see various structures, from treehouses to guarded posts, indicating a level of organization.
"At the Silver level, these little bastards become more intelligent," Sebas explained. "They even know how to use magic to build defenses with ease."
He pointed toward a set of faint markings etched into the surrounding trees. "And given these markings, it seems this place is controlled by a Goblin Shaman," he added, a hint of caution in his voice.
Asher scanned the area, taking in the treehouses and watchposts with a calculating gaze. It didn't take long before a few goblins spotted him and rushed in, crude iron weapons at the ready. With a quick flick of his hand, Asher conjured his blood-forged blades, slicing through the goblins with swift, precise movements.
As each one fell, their blood gathered into a crimson stream, flowing toward him and merging with his blood orb.
Sebas and Emily watched as Asher efficiently took down several goblins, adding their essence to the orb with each kill. Soon, the blood orb was pulsing with enough condensed energy, signaling that he'd gathered the necessary amount.
With a steady breath, Asher held the orb in front of him, focusing on his newly acquired skill. "Blood Golem—manifest."
The blood orb began to shift and expand, morphing from a dense sphere into a humanoid shape. Slowly, the mass of blood took form, thickening and hardening until a towering golem stood before him, made entirely from the condensed blood he had collected. Its surface pulsed with a dark, crimson glow, and faint tendrils of energy wrapped around its limbs, giving it a fierce, almost sentient presence. The source of this content is Novel~Fire. (n)et
Sebas raised an eyebrow, impressed by the young master's progress. "Remarkable control, young master. The golem is even more solid than I expected for your first attempt."
Asher took a moment, testing his connection with the golem through the Blood Link. He could feel its awareness, sensing his commands even before he spoke them. With a mental command, the golem's arm extended, hardening into a sharp, spear-like form. Asher grinned—this was precisely the power he needed for the Silver Realm.
"Let's see how you handle this." He directed the golem toward a group of goblins emerging from the trees. The blood-forged creature surged forward, each step heavy and resonant, its attacks swift and merciless. The goblins scrambled, but the golem, driven by Asher's will, tore through them with effortless power.
"It's quite impressive for your first time," Emily remarked, watching the hulking giant tear through the goblin settlement with ease.
Sebas nodded in agreement. "Indeed. And it's moving smoothly, too. Most people can't control a Blood Golem this well on the first try—they usually end up imploding it from lack of focus."
But Asher frowned slightly, his gaze fixed on the golem. "It's not that impressive; it's just a rough version."
Without further hesitation, he looked straight at the Golem and commanded, "Condense."
Under Sebas and Emily's watchful eyes, the massive Blood Golem began to shrink, its towering form condensing. The once-bulky figure morphed into a lean, human-sized build, each muscle and feature refined and tightened. Its hands elongated into slender, razor-sharp blades, and its fingers extended into deadly, pointed edges.
Now, the golem had a menacing, predatory aura, exuding lethal precision rather than brute strength. It moved with a deadly grace, ready to strike with swift and calculated attacks.
Asher had condensed the Blood Golem to preserve its strength while enhancing its agility. The transformation was already showing its worth, as the streamlined golem now cut through the goblins with ruthless efficiency. It was a red blur on the battlefield, moving faster than the eye could follow, its bladed fingers slicing through goblin necks with deadly precision.
Sebas and Emily watched in awe as goblins fell one after another, barely aware of the threat before it struck. The golem's speed and power combined seamlessly, making it an unstoppable force in the goblin settlement.