Chapter 463: Zara's Transformation [1]
"Ah, finally." Nox exhaled as he saw the upgraded completion mission. Just like the first time, multiple messages soon flooded his view.
[Ding! System Upgrade has been completed.]
[New functions unlocked!]
[New class skills unlocked!]
[Ding! All your stats have increased by 20!]
Nox felt a surge of power erupt inside him following the last message. His body tingled with newfound strength, his mind became sharper, his reflexes quicker, and a strange awareness spread through him—one that extended beyond his own senses.
"This system's rewards are unpredictable." Nox thought, recalling the first time he had upgraded the system. Back then, Nox had only awakened Medicare skills and the rewards had been far less impressive.
But now, he was rewarded with a whopping 20 stat points to each of his attributes, which was equivalent to 10 level-ups.
Nox couldn't help but ponder if the rewards would escalate with each system upgrade. If that was the case…
His eyes glowed as he grinned. The possibilities were endless. If each upgrade brought such an overwhelming boost, then his growth potential was beyond anything ordinary.
Nox clenched his fists, feeling the raw strength coursing through his veins. His muscles felt more defined, his body lighter yet more powerful. He took a deep breath, stabilizing the rush of energy.
The system wasn't done. More messages appeared. Your next chapter is on My Virtual Library Empire
[New Functions Unlocked!]
Astral Vision (New Feature) – Grants the user the ability to share vision with any of his tamed beasts. He can see through their eyes, perceive their surroundings, and even extend his senses to feel what they feel, as long as they're within a 5km radius.
"Hmmm, this is very good." Nox smiled when he saw the new function. This was equivalent to him having more eyes. In the past, he could only rely on the descriptions shared by his beasts through the telepathic link, but with this, he would be able to see everything firsthand.
Hunt Tracker (New Feature) – Allows the user to mark a target for his beasts to track. Works on enemies, prey, or even missing allies or items. The mark lasts until canceled or if the target moves too far away.
Instinctive Recall (New Feature) – If Nox is unconscious or paralyzed, his strongest beast can automatically recall itself to protect him. Prevents surprise attacks while he's vulnerable.
Nox's grin widened. These new features were beyond useful.
Astral Vision meant he could now see everything his tamed beasts saw, making scouting and battlefield awareness vastly superior. No longer would he need to rely on vague telepathic descriptions—he would witness everything firsthand.
Instinctive Recall was an absolute game-changer. If he were ever incapacitated, his strongest beast would immediately return to his side to defend him. This meant he was never truly vulnerable—his enemies wouldn't have the luxury of striking him down without consequence.
It was the perfect safeguard against ambushes, poison, or even unexpected battles where he lost consciousness. Even if he couldn't act, his beasts would.
Hunt Tracker was just as impressive. With it, no enemy could escape him, no prey could hide. He could even use it to locate lost items or track down those who dared to run from him.
Together, these features reinforced one simple truth:
He was evolving into something unstoppable.
"This… changes everything."
Nox couldn't help but wonder if the other class-awakened were like this after their 10th level-up. The system's help function answered him—again, for the umpteenth time—that this was exclusive to him. Normal Awakened could increase their stats through leveling up like him, but all their skills could primarily be obtained through scrolls.
Even then, the skill had to be compatible with their class.
But the next notification took things even further.
[New Class Skills Unlocked!]
Overlord's Wil(Passive)– All tamed beasts receive a permanent increase in strength and resilience when following Nox's commands. The boost scales with his Intelligence stat.
King's Dominion(Active )– Temporarily grants all beasts under his command the ability to fight as if they were one rank higher for two minutes. Cooldown: 24 hours.
Nox's heart pounded against his chest. This was massive! Both skills were equally terrifying!
Overlord's Will was a permanent enhancement—his beasts would always be stronger and tougher simply by obeying his commands. The stronger his Intelligence stat became, the greater the boost. This wasn't just a power-up; it was a force multiplier.
King's Dominion, however, was something else entirely. A temporary yet overwhelming surge in power, allowing his beasts to fight as if they were one rank higher. For two whole minutes, his forces would become vastly superior, and in battle, that could mean absolute domination on the battlefield.
Nox's grin stretched wider. These skills were broken.
Nox closed his eyes and focused. He could feel it—the raw, boundless potential coursing through his veins. His growth wasn't linear like other Awakened. Every system upgrade pushed him to an entirely new level, and at this rate, he would leave all his so-called rivals in the dust… if there were even any left.
Nox waited some more, but there were no more notifications. He didn't feel bad. Rather, he was even more excited for his next system upgrade. This time, the reward was much more bountiful—naturally, the next one would be even greater.
As usual, Nox's body tingled, urging him to test out his skills. However, he had to control himself, as he was inside a moving carriage.
Following the directions on the map, the coachman brought them to a deserted place where there was only a sparse number of abandoned homes. It was close to the wall.
"Hmmm. Youths these days, they're always in heat. I wonder what kinky fantasy they want to fulfill this time." The coachman mumbled to himself after dropping them off.
In his mind, he pictured Nox and his companions engaging in some extravagant, private affair. After all, why else would someone request a location so secluded?
But Nox paid no attention to the coachman's mutterings, his attention on Zara.
"Come, let's get closer to the wall," Nox suggested, just to be on the safe side.
After walking for some time, they arrived at an even more secluded area just beside the wall.
"Alright... do your thing," Nox said and stepped back.
Zara nodded, and then she started to emit a soft blue light.
Her transformation began.