Just as Leon was about to close the system window, his eyes landed on a blinking red dot next to the Inventory tab.
"Hm? What's that?"
Curious, he clicked on it. Inside the Inventory, one of the grids contained a glowing gift box icon.
[Welcome Package]
Just as Leon was about to close the system window, his eyes landed on a blinking red dot next to the Inventory tab.
"Hm? What's that?"
Curious, he clicked on it. Inside the Inventory, one of the grids contained a glowing gift box icon.
[Welcome Package]
Leon frowned. "System, what is this? I don't remember putting anything in here."
[That's your Welcome Package.]
The system's mechanical voice chimed in.
[I was going to notify you after you explored all my functions, but since you already found it, you can claim it now.]
"Cool. I hope it's something good."
Without hesitation, Leon tapped on the gift box.
The moment he did, a dark energy burst forth, swirling around him like a raging storm before suddenly surging into his body.
A sharp pain shot through him, his veins burning as if liquid fire had been injected into them. His muscles tensed, his horns ached, and his heart pounded like a war drum.
[Congratulations! You have received the following rewards:]
1000 System Points[Abyssal Sovereign Bloodline] (Rank: Unique) – Awakened![Sapling of the Tree of Death] (Rank: Divine) – Stored in Inventory.[Dark Sunstone Core] (Rank: Legendary) – Stored in Inventory.
Leon collapsed to one knee, gasping for breath. His entire body felt different. Stronger. More powerful. More… dominant.
His skin tingled, his aura grew heavier, and an intoxicating sensation of absolute authority filled his being.
But before he could even process what was happening—
THUMP-THUMP
His heart beat louder than ever before.
Leon sat on the floor, still catching his breath as the wave of power from his Abyssal Sovereign Bloodline settled within him. His fingers trembled slightly—whether from excitement or the aftereffects of the transformation, he wasn't sure.
[1. Abyssal Sovereign Bloodline (Rank: Unique)]
A bloodline lost to history, once feared across realms.Enhances the body's growth potential, allowing endless evolution.Grants abilities based on the bloodline's level.
Current Effects:
✔ Enhanced Physical Attributes – Strength, speed, endurance, and regeneration have all improved.
✔ Demonic Authority – Lesser demons instinctively submit to his presence.
✔ Vitality Boost – The more he indulges in pleasure, the stronger he becomes.
Leon smirked. "That last one... not bad at all."
[2. Sapling of the Tree of Death (Rank: Divine)]
[Sapling of the Tree of Death (Rank: Divine)]
✔ A rare divine plant from the underworld, known to purify corrupted land by absorbing dark energy and producing fruits that enhance vitality and power.
✔ Can be planted to improve territory fertility and provide valuable resources.
✔ Sacred to the Dark Elves, who revere it as the source of their strength.
✔ Grants immense power to those attuned to death magic, especially Dark Elves.
Leon raised an eyebrow. "A divine tree? In demon lands? Interesting… Is it like the Tree of Life?"
[You guessed correctly. Life and death are two sides of the same coin. Though they are opposites, they coexist in harmony. Just as the Tree of Life gave birth to elves, attuned to life magic, the Tree of Death gave birth to dark elves, masters of death magic.]
Leon rubbed his chin. "Huh, I was just throwing out a guess, but I didn't expect it to be true." Then, a thought struck him. "So where are these trees now?"
[The Tree of Life still thrives within the Elven Kingdom. However, the Tree of Death no longer exists. It was destroyed when the Demon Kingdom fell, leaving the Dark Elves weakened and scattered. With no central figure to lead them, they have been wandering ever since.]
Leon's lips curled into a smirk. "Then… if I plant this sapling, the Dark Elves will have no choice but to come looking for it."
[That is highly probable. All the dark elves would be able to sense the Tree of Death once it is planted.]
His smirk widened. "And once they do, they'll inevitably become my subordinates."
[That would be a logical outcome.]
Leon let out a low chuckle. "Damn… now that's a reward."
[3. Dark Sunstone Core (Rank: Legendary)]
A mana-absorbing artifact that stores and refines dark energy, drastically increasing mana recovery.Can be embedded into weapons, armor, or placed in a territory for constant passive energy generation.
Leon rubbed his chin. "This could be game-changing if I use it right."
Just as he finished reading, a loud grumble erupted from his stomach.
GROWL…
Leon froze.
Then another GROWL, louder this time.
"What the—?" His eyes widened. A wave of unbearable hunger crashed into him, hitting like a beast gnawing at his insides.
His entire body demanded food. Now.
"Damn… I haven't eaten since I got here!" He groaned, pressing a hand against his stomach.
It wasn't just hunger. It felt primal—like his body was trying to fuel itself after all the transformations.
Leon pushed himself up, feeling light-headed. "I need food. Right now."
Without wasting another second, he stormed out of his room in search of something to devour.
As soon as Leon stepped out of his room, he nearly bumped into Selene.
She stood there, poised and composed, her golden eyes watching him with quiet attentiveness.
Leon raised an eyebrow. "…What are you doing here?"
Selene bowed her head slightly. "It is my duty to always be available by my lord's side—to tend to any need, at any time."
Leon let out a tired sigh. "How long have you been standing here?"
"Ever since you locked yourself inside, my lord."
Leon's eye twitched. "That was two hours ago."
"Yes."
He pinched the bridge of his nose, frustration bubbling up. "There's no need for you to stand at my door twenty-four-seven. You can go do your work."
Selene tilted her head slightly. "Tending to your needs is my work."
"Don't you have anything else to do? Anything of your own?"
"No."
Leon opened his mouth to argue, then just sighed in defeat. There was no winning this. "Fine. At least don't stand at my door like a statue. If I need something, I'll call you."
Selene hesitated for a moment, then gave a reluctant nod. "As you command, my lord."
Just then—
GROWL.
Leon stiffened. His stomach had just betrayed him.
Selene blinked in surprise. Then—
GROWL.
Leon's eyes widened. That wasn't him.
His gaze flickered to Selene, who stood frozen, her ears twitching slightly, a faint red dusting her pale cheeks.
An awkward silence settled between them.
Then Leon smirked. "Well, since we're both starving… why don't we go get something to eat together?"
Selene looked away, clearing her throat softly. "That… would be wise, my lord."