Chapter 146: Snow Ambush
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Chapter 146: Snow Ambush
A skeletal figure halted before a curtain of vines. Fumbling blindly, it eventually located the secret entrance and ventured forth. Wild vines slid over its decaying flesh without causing it concern; their potent paralyzing poison had little effect on the undead. A few meters ahead, a second curtain impeded its progress.
Seth stood before it, both ashamed and miserable. Swelling his chest, he attempted to draw courage with a breath, but his pierced lungs failed to take in air. The battle against the hoplite had been intense.
[Necromancy and biomancy are two sides of the same coin. Too bad you're such a lousy mage.]
Seth shivered upon hearing the voice in his head. Shut up!
A burst of laughter greeted his order.
[Who are you talking to? You're all alone, Seth.]
Seth gritted his teeth, refusing to respond. He shouldn't feed that... thing. [Death Focus].
The laughter faded, bringing with it his thoughts and doubts. The skeleton's gaze lost all emotion. Without hesitation, Seth pushed aside the curtain covering the entrance to the temple.
Inside, a young boy rubbed his hands before a campfire. Lifting his head, he smiled upon seeing the walking corpse.
"Seth! I was getting worried. Come eat, I caught something."
[Death Focus] trembled. In this cold and lifeless world, only the child's joyful expression possessed a spark of life. The epic skill regained dominance, suppressing the necromancer's emotions. The child patted the leafy cushion beside him, and Seth sat. A folded green leaf awaited him.
"I had to make sure I wasn't followed," he said, opening the leaf to reveal a white fish. "These calories are useless to me."
The child vigorously shook his head. "You must maintain living habits if you don't want your soul to change."
Seth remained silent. The silence stretched for about ten seconds before the child sighed. "I hate it when you activate [Dead Focus]. Please stop."
Without hesitation, Seth obeyed. His dark thoughts rushed back, and the necromancer closed his eyes.
[You have].
The voice vanished. A small hand had just settled on his skeletal hand.
"I'm here," the child smiled. "Let your emotions take over; they help anchor your soul."
"..."
As Seth hesitated to respond, he noticed the faint tremor in the child's hands. Seth's skeletal hand closed around the child's head. Slowly, he caressed it.
"Sorry for being a burden."
"You're not a burden!" The child abruptly lifted his head. "You're my brother, and I love you more than anything in the world. I'll find a way to fight the Necromoon's influence."
Seth smiled weakly. He trusted his little brother - if anyone could find a solution, it was him.
However, a sense of shame overwhelmed him. He should have been a protector and guide. His brother shouldn't have to bear his weakness...
"Have you found other people?" the child asked. "Maybe they could help us find a solution."
Seth opened his mouth but hesitated. What should he say? His brother was too innocent, and their rivals were too dangerous. The hoplite was a brute. The dryad refused to speak to him. The shapeshifter was even more terrified than him, and the assassin was elusive.
Only the Var Elegis remained. Seth was undead, but to think about the homunculus sent shivers down his spine. That monster had already killed him once and could do it again.
The rivals were dangerous. Seth's instincts whispered to protect his brother.
"No..." he replied weakly. It was the first time he lied to his brother, and the thought made him sick.
"... Alright," the child smiled. "Come on, I've created a new body for you!"
Seth stood up and followed his little brother. I'll protect you, Osiris.
Lvl Up: [Infantile Phoenix Metabolism] lvl 19
VIT +2
CONST +1
Lying in the snow under one of the skulc corpses, Priam held his breath. Listening intently, he awaited the arrival of the avengers. They were taking their time.
The excitement of the battle had given way to impatience and then boredom. After what seemed like hours, Priam glanced at his add-on's timer.
[1203 s. 1204 s. 1205 s]
Only twenty minutes, Priam grimaced. It wasn't an hour, but it was still too long. What were the skulcs taking so much time for? Was it a strategy to make him succumb to the cold?
With closed eyes, Priam semi-seriously considered this hypothesis. The wet snow efficiently stole his warmth, and despite his constitution, he was beginning to feel cold. The sensations in his toes were muted, and Priam shivered. According to [Human Anatomy], the cold hindered his muscle contraction. In other words, it was a powerful debuff.
Using Micro and [Diagnostic], Priam analyzed his body. His extremities - hands and feet - were starting to lose too much heat. Blame the vasoconstriction: due to the cold, the contraction of certain blood vessels in the periphery concentrated his blood near vital organs.
Using the perfect control he had over his body, Priam forced his hearts to beat a bit faster. Simultaneously, he manually relaxed the muscular arteries leading to his hands and feet. His blood began to warm his entire body.
Lvl Up: [Human Anatomy] lvl 17
MEM +1
Priam enjoyed a few seconds of warmth before realizing that his warm body melted the snow around him. He cursed before reinstating his vasoconstriction, cooling his body once more. He could have prevented the snow from melting with [Kinetic Control], but he was afraid the skill might be visible to one of the bosses. If that happened, his ambush could backfire.
Minutes passed, and the cold continued to gain ground. Damn. Priam swore, recognizing one of his weaknesses. His body was more resistant to high temperatures than low ones.
A trickle of icy water ran down his neck. On the verge of leaving his hiding spot, Priam focused on [Infantile Phoenix Metabolism]. He refused to believe that legendary birds could die of cold.
The rare-rank skill responded to his call. Through Micro, Priam felt golden particles manifest in his blood. The next moment, his entire body warmed up. Anxious, Priam monitored the snow covering him with Domain. Nothing.
His skill had simply altered his own heat and not that of the environment. It was physically impossible, but the Phoenix bloodline pushed the boundaries of possibility. Priam exulted, realizing the implications of this discovery. [Infantile Phoenix Metabolism] allowed him to control his Phoenix bloodline!
Well, Ill test that later.
The mid-range skulc sensed mortal danger and quickly retreated. Activating Micro and a kinetic charge, Priam propelled Promesse forward. The spear stopped a few centimeters before hitting his opponent. The surprise in the skulc's eyes was short-lived. The drill surrounding the point of the weapon's tip continued its path, erasing the warrior's head.
Behind, the second skulc widened his eyes before rolling to the side. The attack created a line of destruction before dissipating after about twenty meters. Five more trees collapsed, part of their trunks evaporated. [Tribulation Piercing Spear] had annihilated all matter in its path, creating a vacuum trail in the forest.
The left arm of the skulc warrior had disappeared.
Priam began walking in his direction.
"ROARRR!" the skulc roared, leaping towards him. [Parry], [Unrelenting Thrust] x5.
The warrior blocked five times before counterattacking. His rage and pain seemed to have increased his strength. Priam waited until the last moment before throwing himself to the side. The gladius grazed him without making contact. The Champion got back into position. Promesse's tip sparkled as it descended upon the skulc. A kinetic charge increased its speed, and the impact sent the warrior flying backward.
Priam got back into a defensive stance as he saw his enemy rise. The attack had shattered his scales before losing its power. Time to end this.
The skulc raised his weapon and charged. The gladius's blade skimmed the ground, aiming for the Champion's shins. Priam jumped, pressing his right foot on the skulc's chest. The scales on the latter's chest opened wounds on Priam's sole. [Kinetic Control].
The skulc was half-pancaked.
Priam's silhouette pierced the white cloud, and Promesse struck like lightning. [Tribulation Piercing Spear]. The skulc dodged with a roll with a strength born of despair.
Priam landed on the ground and reached out. His hand brushed against the skulc's chest, freezing him in place. Game Over.
Priam approached and placed his other hand on the bald skull of the skulc.[Kinetic Control]. Resistance manifested, but Priam persisted. His Domain pressed against the skulc's mind, making it recoil. Without this innate protection, his kinetic skill activated. The molecules in his opponent's brain stirred. Heat was merely a consequence of kinetic energy on a microscopic scale. Priam now knew how to manipulate that without losing Potential.
Lvl Up: [Kinetic Control] lvl 47
VIVA + 2
DEXT + 3
META (FOCUS) +4
A second later, the skulc's brain was boiling. Priam rose slowly and gripped Promesse. He was disappointed in his performance. In weapons proficiency, the skulc had been his equal. He needed to improve.
"Fortunately, I feel like you're going to help me," Priam smiled, raising his head.
Around him, three hundred skulcs watched in silence. Priam's gaze stopped on the largest among them.
[Identification]
[Skull - Skulc - Tier 1] - If the Shaman is the Brain, Skull is the Brawn.
It looks like the Hulk. With tusks.
Status: (Average value for a Homo sapiens male before integration: PHY 10 / MEN 10 / META 0)
PHYSICAL:
Strength 401 (+2)
Constitution 671 (+9)
Agility 426 (+4)
Vitality 540 (+2)
Perception 619 ( +5)
MENTAL:
Vivacity 340 (+2)
Dexterity 437 (+3)
Memory 140 (+1)
Willpower 657
Charisma 440 (+3)
META:
Meta-affinity 353 (+4)
Meta-focus 261 (+4)
Meta-endurance 185
Meta-perception 128
Meta-chance 216
Meta-authority 15
Potential: 603 (+16)
Tier 0
[He Who Eludes Death] charge: PRIMED.
[Tribulation]: Five Tribulations pending.
Future Tribulations delayed until:
Time: 175 days 21 hours 2 minutes 57 seconds.
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Chapter 146: Snow Ambush
A skeletal figure halted before a curtain of vines. Fumbling blindly, it eventually located the secret entrance and ventured forth. Wild vines slid over its decaying flesh without causing it concern; their potent paralyzing poison had little effect on the undead. A few meters ahead, a second curtain impeded its progress.
Seth stood before it, both ashamed and miserable. Swelling his chest, he attempted to draw courage with a breath, but his pierced lungs failed to take in air. The battle against the hoplite had been intense.
[Necromancy and biomancy are two sides of the same coin. Too bad you're such a lousy mage.]
Seth shivered upon hearing the voice in his head. Shut up!
A burst of laughter greeted his order.
[Who are you talking to? You're all alone, Seth.]
Seth gritted his teeth, refusing to respond. He shouldn't feed that... thing. [Death Focus].
The laughter faded, bringing with it his thoughts and doubts. The skeleton's gaze lost all emotion. Without hesitation, Seth pushed aside the curtain covering the entrance to the temple.
Inside, a young boy rubbed his hands before a campfire. Lifting his head, he smiled upon seeing the walking corpse.
"Seth! I was getting worried. Come eat, I caught something."
[Death Focus] trembled. In this cold and lifeless world, only the child's joyful expression possessed a spark of life. The epic skill regained dominance, suppressing the necromancer's emotions. The child patted the leafy cushion beside him, and Seth sat. A folded green leaf awaited him.
"I had to make sure I wasn't followed," he said, opening the leaf to reveal a white fish. "These calories are useless to me."
The child vigorously shook his head. "You must maintain living habits if you don't want your soul to change."
Seth remained silent. The silence stretched for about ten seconds before the child sighed. "I hate it when you activate [Dead Focus]. Please stop."
Without hesitation, Seth obeyed. His dark thoughts rushed back, and the necromancer closed his eyes.
[You have].
The voice vanished. A small hand had just settled on his skeletal hand.
"I'm here," the child smiled. "Let your emotions take over; they help anchor your soul."
"..."
As Seth hesitated to respond, he noticed the faint tremor in the child's hands. Seth's skeletal hand closed around the child's head. Slowly, he caressed it.
"Sorry for being a burden."
"You're not a burden!" The child abruptly lifted his head. "You're my brother, and I love you more than anything in the world. I'll find a way to fight the Necromoon's influence."
Seth smiled weakly. He trusted his little brother - if anyone could find a solution, it was him.
However, a sense of shame overwhelmed him. He should have been a protector and guide. His brother shouldn't have to bear his weakness...
"Have you found other people?" the child asked. "Maybe they could help us find a solution."
Seth opened his mouth but hesitated. What should he say? His brother was too innocent, and their rivals were too dangerous. The hoplite was a brute. The dryad refused to speak to him. The shapeshifter was even more terrified than him, and the assassin was elusive.
Only the Var Elegis remained. Seth was undead, but to think about the homunculus sent shivers down his spine. That monster had already killed him once and could do it again.
The rivals were dangerous. Seth's instincts whispered to protect his brother.
"No..." he replied weakly. It was the first time he lied to his brother, and the thought made him sick.
"... Alright," the child smiled. "Come on, I've created a new body for you!"
Seth stood up and followed his little brother. I'll protect you, Osiris.
Lvl Up: [Infantile Phoenix Metabolism] lvl 19
VIT +2
CONST +1
Lying in the snow under one of the skulc corpses, Priam held his breath. Listening intently, he awaited the arrival of the avengers. They were taking their time.
The excitement of the battle had given way to impatience and then boredom. After what seemed like hours, Priam glanced at his add-on's timer.
[1203 s. 1204 s. 1205 s]
Only twenty minutes, Priam grimaced. It wasn't an hour, but it was still too long. What were the skulcs taking so much time for? Was it a strategy to make him succumb to the cold?
With closed eyes, Priam semi-seriously considered this hypothesis. The wet snow efficiently stole his warmth, and despite his constitution, he was beginning to feel cold. The sensations in his toes were muted, and Priam shivered. According to [Human Anatomy], the cold hindered his muscle contraction. In other words, it was a powerful debuff.
Using Micro and [Diagnostic], Priam analyzed his body. His extremities - hands and feet - were starting to lose too much heat. Blame the vasoconstriction: due to the cold, the contraction of certain blood vessels in the periphery concentrated his blood near vital organs.
Using the perfect control he had over his body, Priam forced his hearts to beat a bit faster. Simultaneously, he manually relaxed the muscular arteries leading to his hands and feet. His blood began to warm his entire body.
Lvl Up: [Human Anatomy] lvl 17
MEM +1
Priam enjoyed a few seconds of warmth before realizing that his warm body melted the snow around him. He cursed before reinstating his vasoconstriction, cooling his body once more. He could have prevented the snow from melting with [Kinetic Control], but he was afraid the skill might be visible to one of the bosses. If that happened, his ambush could backfire.
Minutes passed, and the cold continued to gain ground. Damn. Priam swore, recognizing one of his weaknesses. His body was more resistant to high temperatures than low ones.
A trickle of icy water ran down his neck. On the verge of leaving his hiding spot, Priam focused on [Infantile Phoenix Metabolism]. He refused to believe that legendary birds could die of cold.
The rare-rank skill responded to his call. Through Micro, Priam felt golden particles manifest in his blood. The next moment, his entire body warmed up. Anxious, Priam monitored the snow covering him with Domain. Nothing.
His skill had simply altered his own heat and not that of the environment. It was physically impossible, but the Phoenix bloodline pushed the boundaries of possibility. Priam exulted, realizing the implications of this discovery. [Infantile Phoenix Metabolism] allowed him to control his Phoenix bloodline!
Well, Ill test that later.
The mid-range skulc sensed mortal danger and quickly retreated. Activating Micro and a kinetic charge, Priam propelled Promesse forward. The spear stopped a few centimeters before hitting his opponent. The surprise in the skulc's eyes was short-lived. The drill surrounding the point of the weapon's tip continued its path, erasing the warrior's head.
Behind, the second skulc widened his eyes before rolling to the side. The attack created a line of destruction before dissipating after about twenty meters. Five more trees collapsed, part of their trunks evaporated. [Tribulation Piercing Spear] had annihilated all matter in its path, creating a vacuum trail in the forest.
The left arm of the skulc warrior had disappeared.
Priam began walking in his direction.
"ROARRR!" the skulc roared, leaping towards him. [Parry], [Unrelenting Thrust] x5.
The warrior blocked five times before counterattacking. His rage and pain seemed to have increased his strength. Priam waited until the last moment before throwing himself to the side. The gladius grazed him without making contact. The Champion got back into position. Promesse's tip sparkled as it descended upon the skulc. A kinetic charge increased its speed, and the impact sent the warrior flying backward.
Priam got back into a defensive stance as he saw his enemy rise. The attack had shattered his scales before losing its power. Time to end this.
The skulc raised his weapon and charged. The gladius's blade skimmed the ground, aiming for the Champion's shins. Priam jumped, pressing his right foot on the skulc's chest. The scales on the latter's chest opened wounds on Priam's sole. [Kinetic Control].
The skulc was half-pancaked.
Priam's silhouette pierced the white cloud, and Promesse struck like lightning. [Tribulation Piercing Spear]. The skulc dodged with a roll with a strength born of despair.
Priam landed on the ground and reached out. His hand brushed against the skulc's chest, freezing him in place. Game Over.
Priam approached and placed his other hand on the bald skull of the skulc.[Kinetic Control]. Resistance manifested, but Priam persisted. His Domain pressed against the skulc's mind, making it recoil. Without this innate protection, his kinetic skill activated. The molecules in his opponent's brain stirred. Heat was merely a consequence of kinetic energy on a microscopic scale. Priam now knew how to manipulate that without losing Potential.
Lvl Up: [Kinetic Control] lvl 47
VIVA + 2
DEXT + 3
META (FOCUS) +4
A second later, the skulc's brain was boiling. Priam rose slowly and gripped Promesse. He was disappointed in his performance. In weapons proficiency, the skulc had been his equal. He needed to improve.
"Fortunately, I feel like you're going to help me," Priam smiled, raising his head.
Around him, three hundred skulcs watched in silence. Priam's gaze stopped on the largest among them.
[Identification]
[Skull - Skulc - Tier 1] - If the Shaman is the Brain, Skull is the Brawn.
It looks like the Hulk. With tusks.
Status: (Average value for a Homo sapiens male before integration: PHY 10 / MEN 10 / META 0)
PHYSICAL:
Strength 401 (+2)
Constitution 671 (+9)
Agility 426 (+4)
Vitality 540 (+2)
Perception 619 ( +5)
MENTAL:
Vivacity 340 (+2)
Dexterity 437 (+3)
Memory 140 (+1)
Willpower 657
Charisma 440 (+3)
META:
Meta-affinity 353 (+4)
Meta-focus 261 (+4)
Meta-endurance 185
Meta-perception 128
Meta-chance 216
Meta-authority 15
Potential: 603 (+16)
Tier 0
[He Who Eludes Death] charge: PRIMED.
[Tribulation]: Five Tribulations pending.
Future Tribulations delayed until:
Time: 175 days 21 hours 2 minutes 57 seconds.
Chapter 146: Snow AmbushA skeletal figure halted before a curtain of vines. Fumbling blindly, it eventually located the secret entrance and ventured forth. Wild vines slid over its decaying flesh without causing it concern; their potent paralyzing poison had little effect on the undead. A few meters ahead, a second curtain impeded its progress.Seth stood before it, both ashamed and miserable. Swelling his chest, he attempted to draw courage with a breath, but his pierced lungs failed to take in air. The battle against the hoplite had been intense.Necromancy and biomancy are two sides of the same coin. Too bad you're such a lousy mage.Seth shivered upon hearing the voice in his head. Shut up!A burst of laughter greeted his order.Who are you talking to? You're all alone, Seth.Seth gritted his teeth, refusing to respond. He shouldn't feed that... thing. Death Focus.The laughter faded, bringing with it his thoughts and doubts. The skeleton's gaze lost all emotion. Without hesitation, Seth pushed aside the curtain covering the entrance to the temple.Inside, a young boy rubbed his hands before a campfire. Lifting his head, he smiled upon seeing the walking corpse."Seth! I was getting worried. Come eat, I caught something."Death Focus trembled. In this cold and lifeless world, only the child's joyful expression possessed a spark of life. The epic skill regained dominance, suppressing the necromancer's emotions. The child patted the leafy cushion beside him, and Seth sat. A folded green leaf awaited him."I had to make sure I wasn't followed," he said, opening the leaf to reveal a white fish. "These calories are useless to me."The child vigorously shook his head. "You must maintain living habits if you don't want your soul to change."Seth remained silent. The silence stretched for about ten seconds before the child sighed. "I hate it when you activate Dead Focus. Please stop."Without hesitation, Seth obeyed. His dark thoughts rushed back, and the necromancer closed his eyes.You have.The voice vanished. A small hand had just settled on his skeletal hand."I'm here," the child smiled. "Let your emotions take over; they help anchor your soul.""..."As Seth hesitated to respond, he noticed the faint tremor in the child's hands. Seth's skeletal hand closed around the child's head. Slowly, he caressed it."Sorry for being a burden.""You're not a burden!" The child abruptly lifted his head. "You're my brother, and I love you more than anything in the world. I'll find a way to fight the Necromoon's influence."Seth smiled weakly. He trusted his little brother - if anyone could find a solution, it was him.However, a sense of shame overwhelmed him. He should have been a protector and guide. His brother shouldn't have to bear his weakness..."Have you found other people?" the child asked. "Maybe they could help us find a solution."Seth opened his mouth but hesitated. What should he say? His brother was too innocent, and their rivals were too dangerous. The hoplite was a brute. The dryad refused to speak to him. The shapeshifter was even more terrified than him, and the assassin was elusive.Only the Var Elegis remained. Seth was undead, but to think about the homunculus sent shivers down his spine. That monster had already killed him once and could do it again.The rivals were dangerous. Seth's instincts whispered to protect his brother."No..." he replied weakly. It was the first time he lied to his brother, and the thought made him sick."... Alright," the child smiled. "Come on, I've created a new body for you!"Seth stood up and followed his little brother. I'll protect you, Osiris.Lvl Up: Infantile Phoenix Metabolism lvl 19VIT +2CONST +1Lying in the snow under one of the skulc corpses, Priam held his breath. Listening intently, he awaited the arrival of the avengers. They were taking their time.The excitement of the battle had given way to impatience and then boredom. After what seemed like hours, Priam glanced at his add-on's timer.1203 s. 1204 s. 1205 sOnly twenty minutes, Priam grimaced. It wasn't an hour, but it was still too long. What were the skulcs taking so much time for? Was it a strategy to make him succumb to the cold?With closed eyes, Priam semi-seriously considered this hypothesis. The wet snow efficiently stole his warmth, and despite his constitution, he was beginning to feel cold. The sensations in his toes were muted, and Priam shivered. According to Human Anatomy, the cold hindered his muscle contraction. In other words, it was a powerful debuff.Using Micro and Diagnostic, Priam analyzed his body. His extremities - hands and feet - were starting to lose too much heat. Blame the vasoconstriction: due to the cold, the contraction of certain blood vessels in the periphery concentrated his blood near vital organs.Using the perfect control he had over his body, Priam forced his hearts to beat a bit faster. Simultaneously, he manually relaxed the muscular arteries leading to his hands and feet. His blood began to warm his entire body.Lvl Up: Human Anatomy lvl 17MEM +1Priam enjoyed a few seconds of warmth before realizing that his warm body melted the snow around him. He cursed before reinstating his vasoconstriction, cooling his body once more. He could have prevented the snow from melting with Kinetic Control, but he was afraid the skill might be visible to one of the bosses. If that happened, his ambush could backfire.Minutes passed, and the cold continued to gain ground. Damn. Priam swore, recognizing one of his weaknesses. His body was more resistant to high temperatures than low ones.A trickle of icy water ran down his neck. On the verge of leaving his hiding spot, Priam focused on Infantile Phoenix Metabolism. He refused to believe that legendary birds could die of cold.The rare-rank skill responded to his call. Through Micro, Priam felt golden particles manifest in his blood. The next moment, his entire body warmed up. Anxious, Priam monitored the snow covering him with Domain. Nothing.His skill had simply altered his own heat and not that of the environment. It was physically impossible, but the Phoenix bloodline pushed the boundaries of possibility. Priam exulted, realizing the implications of this discovery. Infantile Phoenix Metabolism allowed him to control his Phoenix bloodline!Well, Ill test that later. The mid-range skulc sensed mortal danger and quickly retreated. Activating Micro and a kinetic charge, Priam propelled Promesse forward. The spear stopped a few centimeters before hitting his opponent. The surprise in the skulc's eyes was short-lived. The drill surrounding the point of the weapon's tip continued its path, erasing the warrior's head.Behind, the second skulc widened his eyes before rolling to the side. The attack created a line of destruction before dissipating after about twenty meters. Five more trees collapsed, part of their trunks evaporated. Tribulation Piercing Spear had annihilated all matter in its path, creating a vacuum trail in the forest.The left arm of the skulc warrior had disappeared.Priam began walking in his direction."ROARRR!" the skulc roared, leaping towards him. Parry, Unrelenting Thrust x5.The warrior blocked five times before counterattacking. His rage and pain seemed to have increased his strength. Priam waited until the last moment before throwing himself to the side. The gladius grazed him without making contact. The Champion got back into position. Promesse's tip sparkled as it descended upon the skulc. A kinetic charge increased its speed, and the impact sent the warrior flying backward.Priam got back into a defensive stance as he saw his enemy rise. The attack had shattered his scales before losing its power. Time to end this. The skulc raised his weapon and charged. The gladius's blade skimmed the ground, aiming for the Champion's shins. Priam jumped, pressing his right foot on the skulc's chest. The scales on the latter's chest opened wounds on Priam's sole. Kinetic Control.The skulc was half-pancaked. Priam's silhouette pierced the white cloud, and Promesse struck like lightning. Tribulation Piercing Spear. The skulc dodged with a roll with a strength born of despair.Priam landed on the ground and reached out. His hand brushed against the skulc's chest, freezing him in place. Game Over.Priam approached and placed his other hand on the bald skull of the skulc.Kinetic Control. Resistance manifested, but Priam persisted. His Domain pressed against the skulc's mind, making it recoil. Without this innate protection, his kinetic skill activated. The molecules in his opponent's brain stirred. Heat was merely a consequence of kinetic energy on a microscopic scale. Priam now knew how to manipulate that without losing Potential. Lvl Up: Kinetic Control lvl 47VIVA + 2DEXT + 3META FOCUS +4A second later, the skulc's brain was boiling. Priam rose slowly and gripped Promesse. He was disappointed in his performance. In weapons proficiency, the skulc had been his equal. He needed to improve."Fortunately, I feel like you're going to help me," Priam smiled, raising his head.Around him, three hundred skulcs watched in silence. Priam's gaze stopped on the largest among them.IdentificationSkull - Skulc - Tier 1 - If the Shaman is the Brain, Skull is the Brawn.It looks like the Hulk. With tusks.Status: Average value for a Homo sapiens male before integration: PHY 10 / MEN 10 / META 0PHYSICAL:Strength 401 +2Constitution 671 +9Agility 426 +4Vitality 540 +2Perception 619 +5MENTAL:Vivacity 340 +2Dexterity 437 +3Memory 140 +1 Willpower 657 Charisma 440 +3 META:Meta-affinity 353 +4Meta-focus 261 +4Meta-endurance 185 Meta-perception 128 Meta-chance 216 Meta-authority 15 Potential: 603 +16Tier 0He Who Eludes Death charge: PRIMED.Tribulation: Five Tribulations pending.Future Tribulations delayed until:Time: 175 days 21 hours 2 minutes 57 seconds.
