[Theo Kraven]:
Theo awoke to the notification sounds of his system, alerting him that his rewards had been integrated.
[Ding! Integration Completed!]
[Congrats, Host, you have gained the following skills and traits:
[Ding! Integration Completed!]
[Congrats, Host, you have gained the following skills and traits:
Core Skill: [Bloodline Assimilation]: (Active)(SSS+ Rank): Assimilate the bloodline, species, traits and specific abilities of those you kill in battle or touch for an extended period of time.
Bloodline Skill: [Absolute Conversion]: (Active)(SSS+ Rank): Convert anyone into a Lesser Netherwolf. If the target is more than 60% weaker than host, then the target will get a power boost to their stats to equal 50% the stats of host.
Random Skill: [Protected Untethered Destiny]: (Passive)(Beyond Divine Rank): With this, the host cannot be found by any who want to do him harm or have malicious intent. This only works on humans, celestials and devils while the host is mortal. When the Host achieves divinity, this skill will evolve. While active, this skill also protects hosts from deities being able to read hosts' pasts or future.
Blessings: [Fenrir's Blessing]: [King of Wolves]: (Authority)(Passive)(SSS+ Rank)(Semi-Awakened): This blessing is also an Authority-type skill that causes hosts to have dominion over all wolves and wolf-like beasts. This blessing causes nearby wolf populations to find comfort in the host's presence, allowing host to tame wolves and wolf-like predators without the conditions that Beast Taming requires of the host. With this blessing, wolves will automatically recognize the host as one of their own and any nearby wolves will find themselves compelled to protect and heed to the host and the hosts' commands, even if the host has yet to tame them. Upon reaching divinity, this skill will fully evolve and awaken.
Blessings: [Tartarus's Blessing]: [Monarch of Tartarus](Authority)(Passive)[Beyond SSS+ Rank)(Partially Awakened): An Authority-type blessing befitting a son of Fenrir and Tartarus that will have all monsters and souls of Tartarus to automatically recognize host as their Monarch. With this blessing, any monster or soul in Tartarus or or with connections to Tartaus will sense Host's royal blood and submit and/or acknowledge host's will. Should Host ever find himself inside Tartarus itself, as its son, Host will have a complete map of the realm, no matter where host finds himself in or which monster faction host finds himself near while inside Tartarus. With this title comes the [Grand Nether Summoning(Active)] effect, in which is an ultimate effect that, when used, allows host to summon a top tier beast or monster from Tartarus for the duration of 5 minutes before its re-banishment back to the realm of Tartarus. Upon reaching divinity, this skill will evolve and fully awaken.
[Beast Monarch]: (Class)(Passive): You are the epitome of what a beast should aspire to be, the king of beasts and lord of monsters. All monsters will sense your superiority when near and Beast Taming will automatically be 50% faster and easier when used.
[Superior Hunter]:(Job)(Passive): You are the greatest hunter this world has ever known. No prey escapes your gaze and no predator hunts you in the wild. While in predator/prey-like situations, hosts' senses and Agility stat are increased by 25%, as the prey, and 35% as the predator.+ Strength+1 Agility+1 Stamina+2 Skill Points+2 Attribute Points.
"Oh, at this point, I'm a fucking cheater," Theo said to himself, laughing aloud as he read the black text on the golden screen of the System before him, before gathering himself and his bearings. "Oh, this is…".
Theo hadn't expected to see the direwolf alpha upon waking up. Sure, he had asked the wolf to watch him while the System integrated the rewards but he had no expectation of the direwolf actually doing it, let alone understand him.
And yet, there he was, watching Theo with keen, observant eyes. As the two locked gazes, Theo was startled by the System's prompt.
[Ding! Direwolf species detected! Authority: 'King of Wolves' Active…]
[Does Host wish to Tame target? Yes/No?]
'This is…,' Theo nearly gasped in shock. He would've immediately pressed 'Yes,' had he not thought of something. 'The wolf has a whole pack to look after. I can't take him from his pack, not unless I intend to tame his entire pack as well, and, right now, my limit is 3 Tamed Beasts, not over 20.'
Nether Space(Passive)(SSS+ Rank): A private dimension for host's summons to dwell within. It automatically adapts to the needs of the host's summons. While inside, host's summons automatically receive nutrition, comfort, rest and mana for cultivation. Tamed Beasts can also enter this space. Host cannot yet enter this space. Current Limits: 0/3 Summons, 0/3 Tamed Beasts.
Looking at the description for his Nether Space, it seemed to have confirmed Theo's previous thoughts. He couldn't tame a whole pack of wolves just yet, but he was certain he'd be able to eventually.
'I wonder…,' Theo thought of something, using his [Inquire] skill to check the Direwolf's information.
[Species]: Direwolf
[Bloodline]: (Mystic Aenocyontic-Godbeast Fenrir Variant)
[Gender]: Male
[Class]: Alpha
[Beast Power Tier]: S Rank
[Affinity]: Ash, Fire
[Attributes]:
Health: 103Agility: 162Strength: 98Durability: 108Stamina: 118Intelligence: 115
[Skills]: Flame Skin(Active)(Offensive/Defensive), Flame Claw(Active)(Offensive), Destructive Flame Wave(Active)(Offensive), Ashen Cover(Active)(Stealth), Ashen Amor(Active)(Defensive), Obscuring Ashen Mist(Active)(Mass Stealth), Ashen Flame Regeneration(Passive)(Utility), Thermal Resistance(Passive)(Utility), Volcanic Burst(Active)(Ultimate/Offensive), Lesser Fenrir's Rampage(Active)(Transformative/Ultimate).
[Beast Current Activity]: Watching Host, Vigilant.
'What happened to the Beast Taming Condition and Progress?'Theo thought internally. 'Does it have something to do with my 'King of Wolves' blessing? Does being it being a wolf really mean I won't need to complete a condition to tame it? Is that why there's no condition? I guess this means I can Tame wolves much better than other monsters.'
Theo eyed the 'Yes/No?' option. 'It still changes nothing about my current situation, though.' Theo tapped the 'No' option. 'I'll come back to tame this beast whenever I have enough slots to tame its whole pack. Who knows, with an army of wolves at my backing, I could better execute my plan for revenge against the villager.'
The alpha wolf tilted his head, before getting up and leaving, likely heading back to its pack for the day.
Theo set up his fire once again, this time heating up the corpse of one of the deet he had hunted the previous day. He had a Daily Quest to complete, but he was hungry, so he wanted to eat something first.
[Name]: Theo Kraven(Fenris-Khaos)
[Level]: 1
[Age]: 13 years old
[Species]: Netherwolf, Human
[Condition]: Good
[Bloodline(s)]: Fenrir, Khaos(Tartarus Lineage),
[Class]: Beast Monarch
[Job]: Superior Hunter
[Affinity]: Fire, Lightning, Darkness
[Health]: 2
[Agility]: 5
[Strength]: 4
[Durability]: 2
[Stamina]: 5
[Intelligence]: 5
[Mana]: 6
[Aether]: 4
[Nether]: 4
[Void]: (Locked)
[Charisma]: (Locked)
[Beast Core]: F- Rank
[Warrior Core]: Primary Stage 1
[Mage Core]: Apprentice Rank 1
[Skills]: Superior Predatory instincts(SS Rank), Ability Absorption(SSS+ Rank), Absolute Synthesis(SSS+ Rank), Nether Summoning(SSS+ Rank), Nether Space(SSS+ Rank), Fenris Class(SSS+ Rank), Fenris Physique(SSS+ Rank), Inquire(A Rank).
Blessings: King of Wolves, Monarch of Tartarus
[Skill points]: 4
[Attribute Points]: 4
"With this, I will get even stronger," Theo thought aloud, proud of his progress so far, as he began his Daily Quest. He noticed that it was the same quest as the previous day, but with a key difference.
[Ding! Quest issued: Daily Quest: 'Get Stronger!'(Forest Edition):
Climb the tallest tree within 5 miles 20 times!Successfully hunt and kill prey x5!Run for 15 miles in the forest!Do 100 Push Ups!Do 100 Sit-Ups!
[Rewards??]: +1 Level Up, +1 Agility, +1 Strength, +1 Stamina, +1 Random Attribute, +2 Skill Points, +2 Attribute Points].
'One level up?' Thro thought, eyes wide in excitement. 'Oh, this should be fun.'
Theo spent less time today doing his workout than he had the previous day. He was becoming stronger and faster with greater stamina — he could feel it. That +1 point in Strength, Stamina and Agility was doing him numbers. By the time he had finished his workout, it was the late afternoon.
[Ding! Daily Quest Completed!]
[Ding! Host has levelled Up to Level 2! All Attributes have received a +1.]
[Name]: Theo Kraven(Fenris-Khaos)
[Level]: 2
[Age]: 13 years old
[Species]: Netherwolf, Human
[Condition]: Good
[Bloodline(s)]: Fenrir, Khaos(Tartarus Lineage),
[Class]: Beast Monarch
[Job]: Superior Hunter
[Affinity]: Fire, Lightning, Darkness
[Health]: 3
[Agility]: 7
[Strength]: 6
[Durability]: 3
[Stamina]: 7
[Intelligence]: 6
[Mana]: 7
[Aether]: 5
[Nether]: 5
[Void]: (Locked)
[Charisma]: (Locked)
[Beast Core]: F- Rank
[Warrior Core]: Primary Stage 1
[Mage Core]: Apprentice Rank 1
[Skill points]: 6
[Attribute Points]: 6
[System Remark]: "Still weak as Hell…".
"So I don't have to integrate what isn't a skill or trait, it seems," Thei guessed the reason why he didn't receive the option to integrate anything this time. "I do feel stronger, though, faster, more energized than before. I guess that's what these physical boosts do then. Interesting…".
Theo was on his way back to the village from the forest and had just passed the village's western gate when the murmurs started.
"Its him…," they whispered, though, with Theo's excellent hearing, he could hear them as if they were right next to him. "The blue-haired kid."
"The cursed kid," another corrected.
"Did you hear the rumour?" a woman asked.
"The one about how he's the cause of our Lady Dawson's childrens' deaths?" whispered the second. "Yeah, I think everyone in the village has, hasn't they?"
"What is this rumor?"
"Apparently, rumor has it that he made a pact with the devil to kill Lady Dawson and the Chieftain's kids that day," the woman whispered, as Theo passed. "That's why he spent the night after in the forest, as part of the devil's condition."
"What a monster," another glared at Theo, joining the crowds of people coming to line the streets. "To do that to children…".
"Is it not enough that he's cursed our precious village with his presence?" another joined the streets, crowding forth a line lining Theo's path as he walked. "But to be a devil possessed, too? Audacious! Blasphemy!"
"I hear Lady Dawson have been searching for the sick bastard…," another chimed in, this one male. "I can't wait to see how she'll deal with him when she sees the bastard this evening. He'll be hanged before sunrise, for sure!"
Theo, who was hearing everything around him with clarity, paused, deep in thought. 'It seems its no longer safe for me in the village… I need to get my things and get gone. Maybe I'll live with the wolves in the forest… at least, until I'm strong enough to enact my revenge plan… Or maybe I'll just live alone in the forest or something. Eitherway, I need to leave this place and fast.'
Theo began sprinting towards the Orphanage, bursting past the villagers attempting to block his path and through the front doors of the Orphanage. He rushed upstairs, two at a time, and made it to his room in record time, quickly packing what little clothing his owned which had fit in a small, leather beat-up satchel that was barely holding itself together.
Just as he had finished packing his clothes and was about to dart out the room, a commotion sounded from outside the Orphanage, catching Theo's ear.
Rushing to the beat-in window, Theo saw a heart racing sight.
There, on the front of the property of the Orphanage, a whole mob of villagers had gathered, carrying torches, pitchforks and sharpened rakes, chanting in discontent, demanding his head. "Bring out the Devil Possessed! Bring him out! Bring him out!" they screamed.
And, at the head of the rowdy crowd was Lady Dawson, Chief Jacky and Sir Joshua, all looking determined to get Theo's head on a pike this night.
"Bring out the boy, to answer for his crimes," came Lady Dawson's voice, further enticing the rowdy crowd.
Theo gritted his teeth. 'Well fuck!'