Demon King
Chapter 72 The Sixth Evolution [4]

[I don't want to die .. death is very cold ..]

[Why are you trying to kill us?]

[You're still alive. Leave us.].

The broken souls, the undead but not of the flesh, did not have a strong physical attack like the monsters in the Rookie Battlefield. Instead, they had powerful magic that tried to penetrate my mind. But that's not enough to confuse me. I have developed my soul force with the help of L. “I'm not sure how to eat it.” I can't just kill them. So instead of weapons, I formed the Devil's Claw into a thin shield to protect myself.

[You expose your soul.]

[Kekeke, put down the shield and lend me your body!]

[That elf body. It will be mine!]

I have found the answer. I was able to assimilate the Demon’s Claw into Blood Shadow to kill the monster earlier, so why couldn't I inspire the black smoke from my Predation skill into the Demon’s Claw? Shouldn't Demon’s Claw be enough? ‘Well, easier said than done. Just because I know what I need to do doesn't mean I know how. ‘ The idea is pretty simple basically, and I think it should be possible.

A huge explosion pierced through my head, feeling as if someone was lighting fireworks inside my mind. My heart was racing as if preparing to burst free from my chest. My body, my soul, my abilities, my predation, my heart. Thoughts about all the things I could or could not do, thoughts about my future, flooded my mind and then, quickly, flowed out.

‘Vision of the future, or just a moment's delusion?’ No problem, nor did it matter that I could not think of even half of the things that had just crossed my mind. What I can hold onto means little to me. It doesn't matter; I'll never forget this moment. This is the time when everything will start to change. I felt like I could set foot on solid ground for the first time.

My Devil's claw changed, grasping the idea of Predation that could only materialize in the flesh before, and expressing it now as my soul form. It stretched to the limits of my body, encompassing everything I had learned in dealing with soul matters. The enemy quickly realized what had happened. The mutated soul is sensitive to changes in my appearance and strength. “Well, it is expected that they are sensitive to changes in the psyche.”

[It squirms.]

[Run or eaten!]

[I'm going to die!]

The Devil's claws rose onto both of my shoulders, now long tendrils like those from monsters in the Rookie Battlefield. Undead tried to escape to avoid me but could not escape from the Colosseum. Such a short distance means nothing to me in this space.

‘Let's get this done quickly.’ I observed the undead flocking to me, aiming to attack my soul who was fleeing to the edge of the Colosseum. Using Ubiquitous to jump into their midst, I was buried among these spirits, surrounded by hatred and evil energy. But I'm not worried.

[Aghhhhhh!]

[I'm scared! No!]

[I don't want to die!]

Devil Claws wrapped around my body like a snake, the grim gray energy tendrils expanded to wrap around the undead. It was over for them; they could not run away. The only destiny that awaits them is to be preyed upon by the power of my Predation.

[Magic increased 1.]

[Predation to Lv6. Predation becomes more efficient.]

I could feel the power they gained by becoming undead souls flowing into me. I can feel it, as the person who devoured them, that they were completely destroyed by this. I won't be able to capture their souls, any possibility of losing it. I felt a bit of guilt, but the guilt went away as soon as the feeling arrived. ‘I won't stop here. I have more to eat. ‘ If I want to grow stronger, I can't let this stop me. I have to look ahead and keep going. No matter the value of the soul, I cannot compare it to my own life.

[Aghhhhh!]

[My soul, my strength.!].

It took me only seven minutes and thirty seconds to conquer the third floor of Jinma Tower. For the first time since I entered, I was able to conquer the Tower without dying.

[Conquer the 3rd floor of Jinma Tower 1/1]

[Mission Done!]

[You have gained 24,810,000 experiences.]

[You have received 13,000 gold.]

[Raise level!]

[You have obtained 25 balms of air.]

[You have obtained 3 vitality potions.]

[You can now evolve.]

The Colosseum faded around me, replaced by A's smile that watched me as I pulled the devil's claw.

“Did you gain weight?”

“Don't joke, I'm tired.” I reply, pulling the evolution notification window.

[Choose a race to grow.]

[1. Crimson Elf Blood Explorer]

[2. The Crimson Elf Shadow Runner]

The first of the three specialized in weapons and armor, the second in using artifacts. The third one seemed to be related to my abilities that I had perfected through the Rookie Battlefield, and the floor of this Jinma Tower. I'm not sure which one I should choose, but I think I can grow stronger without any problems I choose. Which means it doesn't matter which one I choose. I immediately picked one, looking at A, who was watching me with empty eyes.

“I may look different for a moment, but still I.” I immediately told him before the pain of evolution hit me.

[Search!]

[As you grow in strength, others around you also grow stronger. Your allies are few, and your enemies are many. Life belongs to those who receive it. When one story ends, a new one begins. Run through the basement faster than anyone else.]

[Monster predation on the 5th floor of the Black Palace District 7 0/150,000]

[High ranking species predation in the Black Palace District 7 5F 0/500]

[Giant Troll Predation 0/1]

[Conquest of the 4th floor of Jinma Tower 0/1]

[Match 3 Garden of Nak wins 0/1]

After I finished evolving, I waved to A and opened the shop door. Stepping in, Rain wiped the glass with a dry cloth as usual. ‘No signs L.’

“You are back Destiny. You're old enough again, aren't you? ”

“Is that so?” As I evolved this time around, I assumed my appearance would not change much, but Rain's reaction showed otherwise.

“I think it's your eyes more than anything. Eyes like male possession, with a strong purpose in mind that could not be shaken, were far different from my dead eyes. You look really cool, Fate. ” I feel a bit embarrassed by Rain's praise, even more so because she's self-deprecating. I opened my question to answer but paused for a moment. I'm not sure how I should approach this, given how subtle the subject is that I want to convey. So, instead of talking about it, I took the item out of my inventory and showed it to Rain.

“Can you check it for me Rain?” I made the eggs I got.

“Hm, Lucky Eggs. I've only seen this one time before .. it's an item that I don't sell here either. ” That must be very rare. Rain is not a fairy, and I can only guess how long she is. I know it wasn't short, however, he only saw something like this twice. ‘Even better, it's not an item he can sell here. Until now I thought I could buy anything here as long as I have money.’.

“No one knows what kind of creature will hatch from this egg or how to hatch it. I only know one thing: it is said that the luck of the person holding it affects it. It is called the Lucky Egg. ”

“Ah... Luck.” Is that the only ability in my status that is still a mystery? Lately I haven't thought about it because I can't understand it myself, and I don't want to ask anyone. ‘But maybe I obtained a Lucky Egg because I have high luck?’

“Hm... I know it has started to resonate with you, Destiny. Can you feel it?”

“Huh... now that you mention it..” The pulsating light inside the egg is in harmony with my own heartbeat. Furthermore, it felt like it was pulling my gaze there, slowly sucking me in.

“Please be patient. These eggs will be affected by you. Your Wonders, Your Souls, Your Wishes. Everything will help these eggs hatch. You're involved with this creature now. ” Rain's gaze lingered on the egg before he handed it back to me, looking almost like a doting parent.

“If your future is unclear, it will affect this egg. However, the trajectory you are on will lead you to great things. ” I received the egg and carried it to my chest, feeling the burden and confidence developing inside me in equal measure.

“My future...” The path I will take. I stuffed the egg back into my inventory and turned around, returning deep into the Black Palace.

And so, time passed.

I cannot count how long the time has passed by the hand of the watch, although Mireina told me that a full year has passed since the Great Fusion. The rain was still good and gentle, still rubbing the glass and pouring alcohol. As I increasingly did not need to go back to him for advice, I felt that our relationship continued to deepen. At first, I felt like he was a reliable brother, and I, a snotty brother. But now, I feel as if we are drinking buddies.

A's frank remarks never softened, but I realized it was his way of taking care of my well-being, even if he occasionally offended me. He has lived longer than me, but he is much more awkward around people. I made it a point to keep it to myself, fearing retaliation. L is more or less the same. No matter how much my appearance changed, he still recognized me from the appearance of my soul. His presence imprinted on my mind at the same time refreshed me. He has been working on building my interior, and now he is more focused on working on the external aspects of the soul.

Now I am on the 7th floor of the Black Palace District 7.

[Captain.]

A voice rang out in my head, drawing me to attention. I was in the middle of a battle with higher level high level monsters, but the combined skills of Surprise and Fairy Tales were enough to ensure my safety even here.

[I'm here, what's going on?]

Reaching the highest level of Detection I could manage, I felt some sort of abnormality in the basement.

[What we're worried about is happening.]

[What is that?]

I already felt what was going on, but I wanted more time to prepare before the world's attention turned to me.

[Guild is coming, with the aim of killing the elves of the dungeon.]

I sighed as I swung my greatsword down, slashing the neck of the ogre who was trying his best to hold me back. Blood splattered on my sword and clothes, the body of an ogre who could not touch the ground before black smoke consumed it without a trace.

[You have gained 3,850,918 experiences.]

[You have received 12 gold and 38 silver.]

[I am on my way now.]

I started running down the underground passageway, on my way to war with these humans.