"It was said the Mayor wants to sell this item to further his daughter's education to a certain top ranked University. "
The moment he heard the words Mayor and daughter together, Lucian's eyes twitched ever so slightly.
Without hesitation, he brought out 150 relic coins and placed it on the table.
He was about to leave when he felt a prickling sensation crawled up his spine.
Turning around, he caught sight of a group of rough-looking figures standing near the shop's entrance
They were five men in leather armor standing there as though they widened the shop.
Their leader, was a burly thug with a scar on his left cheek, he smiled coldly as he walked forwards.
"Haha, I couldn't help but overhear your purchase kid. My enhanced hearing talent sure is a pain in the ass.," the man sighed as he said this as though he was tired.
"But you know, there's a tax for shopping in this part of town. Hand over half those coins, and we'll let you leave this place in one piece. There are dangers everywhere, we wouldn't want you dying on your way home would we?"
"No boss!"
"We hate when people die boss."
The lackeys laughed as they responded.
Lucius's mouth twitch as a smile threatened to escape his lips.
He had anticipated trouble and even welcome it. But he didn't think they weren't patient enough to reach a secluded corner.
"So what you're saying is that no one pursues it if people die here?," Lucian asked with intense curiosity, meeting the leader's gaze.
The thug's smirk widened into a grin of anticipation. "That's right, but don't be scared now. As long as you release half of the coins big daddy here will protect y—."
"BANG!"
Lucian's feet transformed into blur as it whipped toward the Thug's mouth, pressing it inward and deforming it into his skull before the kinetic energy blasted him out of the shop with a massive explosion.
[Human Eliminated!] +10 EXP | +5000 Relic Gold Coins | + 1 Silver-rune sword(Iron-grade)
The remaining four other thugs were shocked and flustered. One minute they were trying to reason with this young man, the next second, their boss had been sent flying by an invisible kick.
Before they could react, Lucian's smile widened as he chuckled coldly. 'I didn't know humans drop experience points. It looks wrong, but Why does this feel right?'
Dragon Soul Devourer suddenly materialized in his hands under the gathering of crimson specks of light.
"Bang!"
The wind exploded as he transformed into multiple after images.
To the untrained eyes, they could only see as Lucian's figure split into four, appearing in various positions, as he attacked the four other thugs simultaneously.
In the next millisecond, Lucian appeared right where he was previously standing as he observed his masterpiece.
"BANG!"
In that instant, several specks of flashing spear light crisscrossed on the body of the Five thugs as they fell to the ground without so much as a groan.
[Human Eliminated!] +10 EXP | +5 Relic Gold Coins | + 1 metal sword
[Human Eliminated!] +10 EXP | +5 Relic Gold Coins | + 1 metal sword
[Human Eliminated!] +10 EXP | +20 Relic Gold Coins | + sword
[Human Eliminated!] +10 EXP | +50 Relic Gold Coins | + 2 daggers
"Hehe."
A soft light escaped his lips. 'My agility is definitely faster now.'
The shop owner had observed the entire confrontation from behind his counter, not interfering but not fleeing either.
Lucius turned back to him, the man expressionless face met him.
"Don't worry, I won't charge you for cleaning up those trash," Lucius said dryly, gesturing to the body parts of the thugs scattered across the shop floor.
The merchant's mouth twitched but didn't say anything.
When Lucian left, a frown could be seen on the man's forehead as a bead of sweat threatened to form.
"Slaughter Inheritance?"
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〔Lucian Morningster〕
❰ Rank: Super-Soldier ❱
❰ Level: 9 [680/6400 exp] ❱
❰ Talent: Ungodly Regeneration (SSS+) [Upgradable] (2000 exp) ❱
❰ Reroll: 4 ❱
〔Vitality〕 ➝ ∞ %
〔Mana〕 ➝ 25/25 (+300% Bonus)
〘 STATS 〙
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┃ ❖ Physical:
┃ ↳ [Strength: 55] | [Agility: 51] | [Physique: 62]
┃ ❖ Mental:
┃ ↳ [Mana: 31(x300) = 3100] | [Focus: 36] | [Perception: 32]
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〔Skills〕
❰❖ Blood Shadow (S) [Upgradable]<1000>- Allows the user to revive a fallen entity by placing a drop of their own blood on the corpse. The revived being becomes a Blood Shadow, eternally bound to the user's will and can be recalled (1/20).❱
❰❖ Enhanced Undying Regeneration (SSS+) ❱ – Instantly recover from any injury.
❰❖ Blood Devour (SS) ❱ – Absorb the blood of the dead to gain random stat boosts. [Upgradable]
❰❖ Blood Control (S) ❱ – Subtle control over blood flow. [Upgradable]
❰❖ Scale Armor (D) ❱ – Develop hardened shell to resist physical damage. [Upgradable]
[Techniques]
❰❖ Nine Revolving Dragon Spear Technique (Active)❱
❰❖Heavenly Cloaking Art(Passive) ❱
〔Equipment〕
❰❖ Dragon Soul Devourer (SSS) ❱ – A legendary weapon that grows stronger with each kill.
- Blood Harvest: Each kill permanently increases the weapon's attack power
- Soul Drain: Critical hits absorb a portion of the target's life force
- Blood Strike: Release accumulated blood energy for a devastating attack (Cooldown: 1 hour)
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Back in Lorraine's apartment, Lucian sat on the bed of the guest room. He fiddled with the amulet for a bit before calling in its status.
[Item Acquired: Mana Storage Amulet]
[Grade]: ⟨Common⟩
[Type]: Accessory
[Effects]:
▸ Mana Reservoir – Stores up to 10 Mana Points for later use.
He suddenly called out "System, reroll the Mana Storage Amulet."
A familiar die materialized in his vision, its countless facets spinning with dizzying speed before slowing to a halt. The number glowed with an intensity that made his pulse quicken: 4444x
[Congratulations! 4444x Reroll triggered!]
[Mana Storage Amulet (Common) has been upgraded to Celestial Essence Well Pendant (Legendary)!]
The amulet glowed and transformed in his hand, its simple design morphing into an intricate masterpiece. Multiple gems—sapphire, emerald, and ruby—sprouted along its chain, each pulsing with inner light like captured stars.
The center stone deepened to a deep violet color that, radiating a quiet power that hummed against his skin.
[Name: Celestial Essence Well Pendant] (Grade: Legendary)
[Type]: Arcane Accessory
[Effects]:
▸ Mana Reservoir – Stores up to 40000 Mana Points for later use.
▸ Arcane Conduit – Increases Mana Regeneration by +500%.
[Special Ability]:
➤ [Mana Surge] – Once per day, instantly restores 50% of Maximum Mana.