Lilith was dumbstruck by this sudden turn of events. With an solemn voice, she called out, "Theo, please try to calm down. This will pass. If you don't, it will claim your life. Focus on the rampaging energy inside you and try to control this energy, or it'll tear you apart."
While she tried to sound commanding, her face was full of of worry. She clutched her hand so tightly that her long nails dug into her pale skin. Moreover, she called him by his actual name for the first time.
Theo's face contorted in pain, teeth gritted as if he bore the weight of the world. His attempts to find inner peace were destroyed by the excruciating pain coursing through him.
“Arghhhhhhh…”
Blood seeped from his body, raining down upon Lilith, staining her face. Yet, in this moment, the blood that she often teased him about held no allure for her. All she cared about was the floating young man before her eyes. Her concerned gaze remained fixed on him, as if desperate to find a way to pull him away from that torture. But because of her sealed strength, she was helpless to physically reach him in the air.
The tempest of dark crimson energy swirled around them, causing Lilith's dress to flutter, while Theo’s clothes remained unaffected. An intense pressure emanated from him, one she hadn't felt before. This was causing her to feel a chilling sensation creeping her spine. She was truly afraid, a feeling she never felt before, not even when she was confined in the basement.
The girl knew very well that if he didn't calm down, they both would perish together. Death didn't frighten her, but the thought of them both dying so soon was regretful. She was just starting to enjoy this life with the farmer boy she met and didn't want their shared story to end so abruptly.
As she was desperately wanting to save Theo, hope found its way to her. Vibrant leaves flew from the grand Radiant Yggdrasil tree nearby, encircling Theo protectively.
As the rainbow leaves blanketed him, there was a noticeable change in boy. The rampant energies that had raged around him were drawn to him, as a river is to the sea and rushed inside his body. One by one, the radiant leaves started losing their luster, withering away and disintegrating into powder, carried off by the remnants of the crimson storm.
The tempest began to subside, and just as the calm took over, a notification chimed in Theo's mind. But before he could read it, he lost his consciousness, his body falling towards the ground.
Lilith hurriedly caught and pulled him into a gentle embrace as if he was her precious treasure. Patting his bloody cheek and ruffling his hair, she felt the soft rhythm of his breathing, confirming that he was fine.
Gently, she carried him towards the rainbow tree and placed him on his bed. Sitting down beside him, her conflicted gaze never left him.
She whispered to herself, "Who exactly are you? You triggered the same phenomenon I experienced during my element affinity awakening."
While Lilith had little to no information about his past, she was certain that what had happened wasn't ordinary. She was told about the rumors of such a phenomenon occurring thousands of years ago with one of her ancestors, a figure of legend in her realm. Theo might lack mana, but there was an undeniable energy she had sensed in him since the day of his awakening and the day she was bound to him as his guardian.
Lilith sighed in relief as he seemed to be alright. She watched over him, waiting patiently for him to regain consciousness.
***
Not knowing how many hours had passed, Theo slowly opened his eyes and felt an unfamiliar weight on his hand. Turning his gaze, he discovered Lilith’s head resting on it, while the rest of her body lay on the ground. It appeared she had fallen asleep while sitting, waiting for him to regain consciousness. He surmised she must have been engrossed in that book throughout the night.
Massaging his forehead with other hand, the memories of the excruciating pain flooded back. The pain he'd endured was unlike anything he'd ever experienced. It was so intense that death might have been a mercy. If he had known he would undergo such torment, he would've made preparations. But it had struck him without any warning.
His attention shifted to the floating messages before him:
<<<<
[The dormant seed of [Abyssal Energy] within you has sprouted and awakened.]
[Congratulations! You have successfully awakened your elemental affinity.]
[Congratulations! You have reached [Master] Rank.]
[Congratulations! You have acquired two new skills from the Evolved Ring.]
[You have acquired the 'Blink' Skill.]
[A new passive skill selection has been unlocked for you.]
==[Please choose a passive skill]==
1. [Triple Agility Boost (S-Rank): Increases agility by 3x.]
2. [Strength & Agility Dual Power Up (S-Rank): Grants strength by 2x and agility by 2x.]
3. [Defensive Harmony (S-Rank): Enhances Agility & Strength by 0.6x of total defense.]
>>>>
Wanting to read the skill details, he tapped [Blink] and its description appeared:
<<<<
[Blink (Basic): Allows the user to teleport to a location up to five meters away. Cooldown: 2 minutes.]
>>>>
As Theo was reading through the notifications and considering his choices, he felt the subtle shift beside him.
Sensing his movements, Lilith stirred and lifted her head, meeting his eyes. "Finally, you woke up."
"Weren't you sleeping?" Theo questioned, furrowing his eyebrows furrowed as he noticed the absence of weariness in her gaze.
"No, why would I? I was just resting, and I couldn't find a more comfortable pillow than this," she responded playfully, pointing to his slightly plump form, which earned her a chilly glare from the boy. Silently, she mused, 'Is it a crime to want to listen to your heartbeat?'
Unaware of her inner musings, Theo began to rise from his bed. Lilith made no move to stop him. As he got to his feet, he felt rejuvenated. System notifications informed him to his matured nightshade tomatoes, so he instructed his tool to harvest them. Then, he accessed his profile to check his stats.
<<<<
[Name: Theo Leywin]
[Race: Half Human - ???]
[Class: Novice Shadow Farmer]
[Elemental Affinity: Abyssal]
[Elemental Affinity Grade: ???]
[Special Ability: Magic Nullify]
[Circle Rank: 10]
[Evolved Rings: 1]
[Ring Rank: 0]
[Abyssal Energy: 100]
[Strength: 11]
[Defense: 12]
[Agility: 10]
[Stamina: 12]
[Intelligence: 4]
[Precision: 10]
[Mental Power: 14*]
[Perception: 12*]
[Wisdom: 11*]
[Charisma: 7*]
[Luck: 16*]
[Unused Stat Points: 44]
>>>>
Theo couldn't help but raise an eyebrow at his new element, which differed from the descriptions in "Secrets of the Awakened." And the grade was marked with ???, much like his half-hidden race. 'What's with all the mystery? Are these stats playing hide and seek? Maybe they're just bashful,' he joked to himself, gazing at his profile with a hint of amusement.
He also noticed the mana section had been replaced by Abyssal Energy and pondered its use. Additionally, there were numerous unallocated stat points. However, before he could distribute them, he needed to decide on a passive skill.
'Given this farm and its unique crops, I don’t necessarily need to be on the front lines. The second option isn't suitable for me. It's between the first and the third. The first would enhance my speed for quick escapes along with [Blink] skill, while the third would boost my defense. Which one to pick?'
He decided to contemplate about this later. Right now, a shower was at the front seat of his mind. His cloth was stained with dried blood, and despite feeling no aftereffects pain and even feeling better than before – a soothing shower was a must.
He approached the [Nexus Demonic Farm Teleporter] and tapped on the teleporter’s console, selecting the dot located at the center of Elwyn city. A notification popped up on the screen:
<<<<
[System Alert: Changing location to Primary Home.] [Destination: Baron’s Mansion, Ashenvale Village.]
>>>>
Casting a portal, Theo entered his room to freshen up. Once done, he went to see Elena, who was busy preparing breakfast. After eating, he informed her of his plans to take a nap and then read in his room. Elena went about her daily chores while Theo headed back to the farm.
Lilith seemed to be eagerly awaiting his return. Her head rested on her knees, but as soon as she spotted him, her face lit up like a predator finding its prey.
Once Theo had directed his tool and finished planting eighteen acres of nightshade tomatoes, he approached the [Nexus Demonic Farm Teleporter].
Seeing Lilith's downcast expression, as if disappointed he hadn’t invited her, he teased, “Come now, Demoness. I don’t want to be haunted by you tonight for not bringing you along.”
As if she had been waiting for this all along, her expression brightened up instantly. She appeared right beside him, her face bearing a devilish smile, yet her happiness was genuine. "Miss me already?"
Theo instinctively took a step back, raising his hands defensively, his eyes wide with shock. “How did you do that?” he inquired.
Lilith asked in puzzled frown, “Do what?”
“You vanished from over there and appeared right before me,” Theo clarified.
====[SnowNote]====
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Lilith was dumbstruck by this sudden turn of events. With an solemn voice, she called out, "Theo, please try to calm down. This will pass. If you don't, it will claim your life. Focus on the rampaging energy inside you and try to control this energy, or it'll tear you apart."
While she tried to sound commanding, her face was full of of worry. She clutched her hand so tightly that her long nails dug into her pale skin. Moreover, she called him by his actual name for the first time.
Theo's face contorted in pain, teeth gritted as if he bore the weight of the world. His attempts to find inner peace were destroyed by the excruciating pain coursing through him.
“Arghhhhhhh…”
Blood seeped from his body, raining down upon Lilith, staining her face. Yet, in this moment, the blood that she often teased him about held no allure for her. All she cared about was the floating young man before her eyes. Her concerned gaze remained fixed on him, as if desperate to find a way to pull him away from that torture. But because of her sealed strength, she was helpless to physically reach him in the air.
The tempest of dark crimson energy swirled around them, causing Lilith's dress to flutter, while Theo’s clothes remained unaffected. An intense pressure emanated from him, one she hadn't felt before. This was causing her to feel a chilling sensation creeping her spine. She was truly afraid, a feeling she never felt before, not even when she was confined in the basement.
The girl knew very well that if he didn't calm down, they both would perish together. Death didn't frighten her, but the thought of them both dying so soon was regretful. She was just starting to enjoy this life with the farmer boy she met and didn't want their shared story to end so abruptly.
As she was desperately wanting to save Theo, hope found its way to her. Vibrant leaves flew from the grand Radiant Yggdrasil tree nearby, encircling Theo protectively.
As the rainbow leaves blanketed him, there was a noticeable change in boy. The rampant energies that had raged around him were drawn to him, as a river is to the sea and rushed inside his body. One by one, the radiant leaves started losing their luster, withering away and disintegrating into powder, carried off by the remnants of the crimson storm.
The tempest began to subside, and just as the calm took over, a notification chimed in Theo's mind. But before he could read it, he lost his consciousness, his body falling towards the ground.
Lilith hurriedly caught and pulled him into a gentle embrace as if he was her precious treasure. Patting his bloody cheek and ruffling his hair, she felt the soft rhythm of his breathing, confirming that he was fine.
Gently, she carried him towards the rainbow tree and placed him on his bed. Sitting down beside him, her conflicted gaze never left him.
She whispered to herself, "Who exactly are you? You triggered the same phenomenon I experienced during my element affinity awakening."
While Lilith had little to no information about his past, she was certain that what had happened wasn't ordinary. She was told about the rumors of such a phenomenon occurring thousands of years ago with one of her ancestors, a figure of legend in her realm. Theo might lack mana, but there was an undeniable energy she had sensed in him since the day of his awakening and the day she was bound to him as his guardian.
Lilith sighed in relief as he seemed to be alright. She watched over him, waiting patiently for him to regain consciousness.
***
Not knowing how many hours had passed, Theo slowly opened his eyes and felt an unfamiliar weight on his hand. Turning his gaze, he discovered Lilith’s head resting on it, while the rest of her body lay on the ground. It appeared she had fallen asleep while sitting, waiting for him to regain consciousness. He surmised she must have been engrossed in that book throughout the night.
Massaging his forehead with other hand, the memories of the excruciating pain flooded back. The pain he'd endured was unlike anything he'd ever experienced. It was so intense that death might have been a mercy. If he had known he would undergo such torment, he would've made preparations. But it had struck him without any warning.
His attention shifted to the floating messages before him:
<<<<
[The dormant seed of [Abyssal Energy] within you has sprouted and awakened.]
[Congratulations! You have successfully awakened your elemental affinity.]
[Congratulations! You have reached [Master] Rank.]
[Congratulations! You have acquired two new skills from the Evolved Ring.]
[You have acquired the 'Blink' Skill.]
[A new passive skill selection has been unlocked for you.]
==[Please choose a passive skill]==
1. [Triple Agility Boost (S-Rank): Increases agility by 3x.]
2. [Strength & Agility Dual Power Up (S-Rank): Grants strength by 2x and agility by 2x.]
3. [Defensive Harmony (S-Rank): Enhances Agility & Strength by 0.6x of total defense.]
>>>>
Wanting to read the skill details, he tapped [Blink] and its description appeared:
<<<<
[Blink (Basic): Allows the user to teleport to a location up to five meters away. Cooldown: 2 minutes.]
>>>>
As Theo was reading through the notifications and considering his choices, he felt the subtle shift beside him.
Sensing his movements, Lilith stirred and lifted her head, meeting his eyes. "Finally, you woke up."
"Weren't you sleeping?" Theo questioned, furrowing his eyebrows furrowed as he noticed the absence of weariness in her gaze.
"No, why would I? I was just resting, and I couldn't find a more comfortable pillow than this," she responded playfully, pointing to his slightly plump form, which earned her a chilly glare from the boy. Silently, she mused, 'Is it a crime to want to listen to your heartbeat?'
Unaware of her inner musings, Theo began to rise from his bed. Lilith made no move to stop him. As he got to his feet, he felt rejuvenated. System notifications informed him to his matured nightshade tomatoes, so he instructed his tool to harvest them. Then, he accessed his profile to check his stats.
<<<<
[Name: Theo Leywin]
[Race: Half Human - ???]
[Class: Novice Shadow Farmer]
[Elemental Affinity: Abyssal]
[Elemental Affinity Grade: ???]
[Special Ability: Magic Nullify]
[Circle Rank: 10]
[Evolved Rings: 1]
[Ring Rank: 0]
[Abyssal Energy: 100]
[Strength: 11]
[Defense: 12]
[Agility: 10]
[Stamina: 12]
[Intelligence: 4]
[Precision: 10]
[Mental Power: 14*]
[Perception: 12*]
[Wisdom: 11*]
[Charisma: 7*]
[Luck: 16*]
[Unused Stat Points: 44]
>>>>
Theo couldn't help but raise an eyebrow at his new element, which differed from the descriptions in "Secrets of the Awakened." And the grade was marked with ???, much like his half-hidden race. 'What's with all the mystery? Are these stats playing hide and seek? Maybe they're just bashful,' he joked to himself, gazing at his profile with a hint of amusement.
He also noticed the mana section had been replaced by Abyssal Energy and pondered its use. Additionally, there were numerous unallocated stat points. However, before he could distribute them, he needed to decide on a passive skill.
'Given this farm and its unique crops, I don’t necessarily need to be on the front lines. The second option isn't suitable for me. It's between the first and the third. The first would enhance my speed for quick escapes along with [Blink] skill, while the third would boost my defense. Which one to pick?'
He decided to contemplate about this later. Right now, a shower was at the front seat of his mind. His cloth was stained with dried blood, and despite feeling no aftereffects pain and even feeling better than before – a soothing shower was a must.
He approached the [Nexus Demonic Farm Teleporter] and tapped on the teleporter’s console, selecting the dot located at the center of Elwyn city. A notification popped up on the screen:
<<<<
[System Alert: Changing location to Primary Home.] [Destination: Baron’s Mansion, Ashenvale Village.]
>>>>
Casting a portal, Theo entered his room to freshen up. Once done, he went to see Elena, who was busy preparing breakfast. After eating, he informed her of his plans to take a nap and then read in his room. Elena went about her daily chores while Theo headed back to the farm.
Lilith seemed to be eagerly awaiting his return. Her head rested on her knees, but as soon as she spotted him, her face lit up like a predator finding its prey.
Once Theo had directed his tool and finished planting eighteen acres of nightshade tomatoes, he approached the [Nexus Demonic Farm Teleporter].
Seeing Lilith's downcast expression, as if disappointed he hadn’t invited her, he teased, “Come now, Demoness. I don’t want to be haunted by you tonight for not bringing you along.”
As if she had been waiting for this all along, her expression brightened up instantly. She appeared right beside him, her face bearing a devilish smile, yet her happiness was genuine. "Miss me already?"
Theo instinctively took a step back, raising his hands defensively, his eyes wide with shock. “How did you do that?” he inquired.
Lilith asked in puzzled frown, “Do what?”
“You vanished from over there and appeared right before me,” Theo clarified.
====[SnowNote]====
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