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Chapter 218: I'm More Than a Legend: I'm a Myth
🕑 Added 2024-04-17 03:19:07 +0000 UTCChapter 218, hot from the oven! I'm proud, especially as it's massive! (3500 words).
Next one: Thursday 18/04!
Enjoy the end of this mini-arc!
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"You took your time," said the First, his body regenerating within moments.
Arnold, Champion of the Var Elegis, sole Homunculus of the seventh generation, administrator of the Empire's AGI, and Elysian Duke, almost glitched. According to the films he'd purchased from the Guardian of Secrets, the First's statement could be interpreted as a greeting and it was impolite not to respond. However, the response options provided by his processors were suboptimal.
Arnold decided to run a thousand simulations to find the perfect reply.
[Approximate duration of the simulations: 1 838 526 000 periods of the radiation corresponding to the transition between the two hyperfine levels of the ground state of the cesium 133 atom. Approximately twenty-hundredths of a human second.]
Human customs allowed for a few hundredths of a second of thought between a remark and a response; that was more than enough time to devise an optimal comeback.
The Var Elegis' processors kicked into high gear. It was an opportunity to mend a relationship that had begun with an attack on his part. During their first encounter, Arnold had obeyed his initial protocols and attempted to neutralize a threat. The failure had alarmed the Var Elegis, forcing him to adapt.
For the first time, Arnold had ignored the Empire's commands and developed an ego. His binary worldview had shattered, forcing him to drastically change his ways.
These changes had led to successes, such as the restructuring of the Empire or his cooperation with the Princess. All of it stemmed from the First, and Arnold was determined to understand their relationship—and his rival.
Each new interaction portrayed a complex character.
During their second encounter, the First had ignored him before leaping into a spatial rift. What seemed like suicide had not eliminated his rival. After analyzing the rift, the conclusions were clear: the physique of a mythical race was necessary to survive the crossing.
During their third encounter, accompanied by the Warrior, the First had demanded the body of the Assassin. His anger had almost caused a localized spatial collapse. Numerous hypotheses could explain this, each more terrifying than the last.
Today, the converted Assassin defended the First's base, alongside the Warrior's subordinates and two local Tier 3s in hiding. Facing them, the Necro Envoy was only just beginning to realize she was the prey. Once again, the First's plans were terrifying.
Even more terrifying were his powers. Arnold had watched the battle from the start, trying to better understand the First. Why was he dragging out the fight? The Tribulation in his chest or the curse in his eyes could have decimated his opponent a hundred times over.
Arnold had understood why just moments ago when he received a new Talent.
[Artificial Instinct - Gold] - Your biology, mind, and soul predispose you to extreme pragmatism; the antithesis of instinct. Yet, the influence of [Redacted] has granted you this gift.
Some lines of code optimize the system while others destroy it.
Despite the censorship, Arnold's new instinct left him with no doubt about its creator. The First had dragged out the fight in part to bestow upon him a Gold Talent. What did he expect in return? All of this was part of a plan that none of the Var Elegis’ AGIs could comprehend.
This fourth encounter promised to be as enigmatic for Arnold as the first three. He refocused on the First. Whether his rival was an orphaned Dragon or an agent of the System, it made no difference to the Mission.
The Var Elegis would prevail.
But before their fated death duel fractured the universe of Concepts, temporary collaborations could benefit both sides. He had to get closer to the First, if only to study him. Arnold was aware that his nascent personality was still fragile. Imitating that of his greatest rival would bring him closer to the Zenith.
"I didn't know I was expected," replied the Var Elegis twenty-three hundredths of a second after the First's remark. His simulations had concluded that an honest response in the French language was relevant.
"Yet here you are," pointed out the First.
"The existence of a primary objective—discussing a mutual defense pact—and a secondary objective—a weakened Tier 3 Marquess—in the same geographical area is the reason for my presence."
"You have a powerful body; too bad I have a preference for a carbon base," commented the Necro Envoy. "In what way am I an objective?"
The Var Elegis ignored the question. Responding to a future corpse was a waste of energy.
"It seems obvious to me. If he kills you, he'll become a King," the First said.
"Just him?" chuckled the Necro Envoy.
A smile spread across the First's lips. "No, not just him."
*
Laepa frowned as she saw the homunculus appear. His method of movement was so alien that she hadn't sensed him coming. His mineral scent and the absence of a heartbeat added to his oddities.
"The metal golem is dangerous," Vysharratjekto murmured.
Laepa remained on guard. The draconic instinct of the Snaherts' elites was difficult to deceive. If her temporary ally took the trouble to warn her, it meant he doubted he could defeat the Tier 0 alone.
"More so than Priam?"
"I can't get a detailed read on Priam; he resists identification skills, his soul is strange, and one of his Talents counters my draconic instinct," the Snahert grimaced. "But this Arnold is as monstrous as Rohan."
Tightening her grip on her javelin, Laepa forced her heart to calm down. This new Champion might be terrifying, but it didn't change her plan. She had to do enough damage to deserve an upgrade to her Nobility rank. Facing a Tier 3 Necro Marquess, even weakened, was a chance that wouldn't come again soon.
"No, not just him," announced Priam.
Laepa understood that it was her moment. [Prey Designation - Legendary], [Target Lock - Legendary], [No Way Out - Mythic].
The mythic skill temporarily bound the Necro Envoy's soul with her Tracking Concept to prevent her from escaping. The monster hidden in the body of an old woman roared.
Spotted, Laepa pushed off the rampart and leaped forward. Her Tracking Concept multiplied her attributes as she moved toward her prey. A fraction of a second later, she reached the giant necro, swiftly climbed onto its shoulder, and faced the enemy.
The Necro Envoy had transformed. The elderly woman's aged face was gone, replaced by a terrifying undead. Her white hair had merged into a spectral veil. The shadow of it failed to hide two red eyes glowing with hatred. In her hand, a long scepter was adorned with a third bloodshot eye.
A feeling of disgust overwhelmed Laepa as she lowered her gaze. Mirscella's own skin had been sewn into a dress that covered the creature's body. The only piece of armor, a breastplate, seemed to be a fusion of the old woman's compacted and fossilized organs. The nightmarish appearance disturbed Laepa so much that she was caught off guard by her foe’s attack.
"Fatum."
The huntress's heart froze as a crushing mass descended upon her. The battle would have ended there without Micro III. The Supremacy forced the huntress's heart to beat again as the beginnings of her Aura struggled against the spiritual pressure. Raising her head with difficulty, Laepa threw her javelin.
The Necro Envoy dodged, halting the channeling of her suppression spell. Taking advantage of the opening, Laepa dashed, overclocking all her muscles. Some of her muscles were torn, but it was a necessary sacrifice. Defeating an enemy as powerful as a Tier 3 Marquess—even weakened—without injury was unrealistic.
Reaching her opponent in a fraction of a second, Laepa seized her leg. A freezing cold crept into her hand upon contact, but the huntress ignored it, using her grip to hurl the Necro Envoy into the air. A fraction of a second later, the full draconic Breath of Vysharratjekto exploded, engulfing the Necro Envoy.
*
With the exception of the giant necro, all the corrupted beings present in the fog summoned by Priam collapsed. Despite his high mental attributes, neither his cognitive abilities nor his add-on were sufficient to monitor every monster within a radius of several hundred meters. It was another story when a hundred thousand enemies fell simultaneously, and Priam instantly understood what was going on.
The necromantic energy powering each body was absorbed by the Necro Envoy and woven into a protective sphere a fraction of a second before the Breath reached her. Vysharratjekto's attack split the sky in two, drowning the enemy in a deluge of raw power that made Priam's hair stand on end.
"May I purchase the right to kill your Necro Envoy?"
Priam refocused on Arnold. The homunculus looked at him, and his inhuman physiology gave no clue to his thoughts. The only thing his physique inspired was fear. Quite logical, he looks like a cross between a Na'vi, a Terminator and General Grievous.
Yet, Priam's instinct told him he was in a position of strength. Perhaps his rival thought the two Tier 3s were under Oasis’ command? That they had organized all this? Priam was briefly tempted to take advantage of this but then thought better. Arnold would never be a friend, but there was no need to make an enemy of him.
"I claim the giant necro. The Necro Envoy is free for all… as long as your fight doesn't damage Oasis."
Arnold reached for the barrier of Oasis. A wave of blue aether escaped from his fingers to strike the dome, which began to vibrate.
"A temporary overclock," he explained.
"... Thank you ?"
The Var Elegis remained silent and Priam wondered if he expected payment. I didn't ask for anything!
"Well, I do not detain you..."
Dismissed, the homunculus turned toward the dissipating draconic Breath. Two light blades resembling lightsabers appeared in his hands, and his skin flipped, exposing seamlessly linked metal plates. Unlike hoplite mechas, the Var Elegis' armor was terrifying. It wasn't just equipment: it was the battle-form of an artificial predator. As a Fire Champion, Priam sensed the presence of a dreadful heat trapped within his rival’s body.
Arnold leaped in a fast and optimized movement. A force field pushed back the ambient air, canceling the supersonic bang and any friction. Under the terrifying acceleration, Priam lost sight of his rival.
He found the Var Elegis near the fissured necromantic sphere. The protection created by the sacrifice of a hundred thousand corrupted beings had survived the draconic Breath but was now emitting crimson smoke.
Arnold struck without waiting for his opponent to recover. His two lightsabers sliced through the air before effortlessly penetrating the protective sphere. The Necro Envoy's scream revealed that she was hit.
The necromantic orb exploded, sending a toxic cloud in all directions. From the ground, Priam saw a ray of crimson light escape amidst the confusion. A chain materialized between Laepa's chest and the horizon, and Priam understood that the Tier 3 would allow no escape.
In a blur of motion, Laepa and Arnold chased after the enemy. A second later, a giant winged serpent followed.
A few meters from Priam, an object fell from the sky. During her brief exchange with Arnold, the Necro Envoy had lost her arm.
"All in all, he's a pretty nice guy when he's not ripping my heart out. I mean, a pretty nice killing machine?" Priam sighted. "Okay, I really need to make some normal friends."
A pain in his veins drew his attention. With the Necro Envoy's departure, the corrupted giant regained its destructive instinct. [Kinetic Control] began to absorb his kinetic energy again, eroding Priam's second set of meridians.
"To each their own fight," smiled Priam.
Promesse appeared in his hand, and he attacked.
*
"Laepa's gonna kill the Necro Envoy," declared Gabrielle.
"Because Priam prefers taking on the giant," Rose added.
"He ain't got what it takes to face the Necro Envoy," the young apothecary replied, shrugging.
Rose raised an eyebrow as she disconnected a turret from the rampart. "If that were true, why'd she call a necro Wave? She could've attacked solo."
"Maybe she didn't want to take almost any risk? After all, he could've injured her," Gabrielle suggested.
"And now she's skedaddling for her life. That's a real achievement," Rose scoffed, fueling the turret with her aether. It powered up, and Rose nodded, satisfied. "I've known Priam for a while; he always comes out on top," she said, heading towards another turret.
"He came out on top against Eleha?" Gabrielle asked.
"He shattered her arms without getting a scratch back. Sounds like a win."
"If Laepa hadn't intervened, she would've killed him."
A smirk played on Rose's lips. Seeing it, Gabrielle frowned. "Am I wrong?"
"Yeah, but I ain't gonna explain why," Rose replied, disconnecting another turret. "I'll bet you anything there'll be a second showdown against Eleha, and he'll crush her."
"You're a fangirl?" Gabrielle asked, rolling the word on her tongue. Despite the Guardian of Secrets language pack, she could barely grasp its meaning.
"The president of his fan club!" Rose laughed.
"Who's in it?"
"Me and Myuri. You can be the vice president if you join us quick enough."
Gabrielle glanced at the mute woman accompanying them on the rampart. She didn't seem thrilled about the fight. "And why are you a fan?"
"When I was little, my dad supported different sports teams each season. He hated losing, so he always rooted for the team with the best shot at winning."
"... And you think Priam will always win," Gabrielle concluded.
Rose pointed at the battle between the Champion and the giant necro. The latter was now crawling, Priam having reduced its legs to dust. Watching him, Gabrielle had to remind herself he was a Tier 0. Each of his attacks made the ground shake, and he deftly dodged every move from the Tier 3. Guess he's pretty badass...
"That, plus the fact that he resurrected me. Myuri, can you hold this, please?" Rose asked.
The scarred-faced young Empyrean approached to take a second turret.
"What are you gonna do with these turrets?" Gabrielle asked.
Rose gave her an incredulous look. "Didn't you notice the defenseless corrupted outside this barrier? That's easy Sun points in my book."
The young Tribeswoman's face froze in horror. "You wanna go out there all alone?!"
"Myuri doesn't talk much, but she's a person too."
"You know darn well what I mean. If the adults—"
"Gabrielle, I'm an orphan," Rose cut in. "Priam, Jasmine, and all the others feed me, protect me, and my debt to them grows every day. Can you imagine watching them progress at lightning speed while feeling useless? I hate it. I want to help them as much as I want to become their equal. For that, there's only one solution: I gotta surpass myself."
Brushing past Gabrielle, Rose ventured toward the forest. Myuri followed behind.
Gabrielle looked around, feeling lost. Hoplites were venturing into the forest, bringing back dozens of corpses that they dumped at the foot of Log-a-rhythm. Kazuki, the hoplite she had healed, could barely stand but was facing the forest. Blades of wind regularly shot from his fingers, sniping the motionless corrupted. A bear and an old man roared as they tore through any enemies they could find.
Only Viktol, the other apprentice, remained paralyzed under the great tree, refusing to approach the corrupted. Their eyes met, and Gabrielle shivered.
"Rose, Myuri, wait for me!"
*
Lvl Up: [Echolocalisation] lvl 10, 11
PERC +4
DEXT +2
Lvl Up: [Unrelenting Thrust] lvl 29, 30
STR +6
Lvl Up: [High-frequency Barrage] lvl 9, 10
AGI +6
Like a tyrannical teenager, Priam demolished his toy, bone by bone, a grin plastered on his face. Now that Oasis was safe and the giant necro's rage was directed at him, he relished the duel.
It might seem ludicrous, but Priam chuckled as he dodged the titan's frenzied attacks. Blocking waves of thorny tentacles and retaliating at the risk of his life made his hearts beat as loud as if Esmée were to smile at him. Micro allowed him to harness the full power of his physical attributes, and Priam made his body sing.
Overclocking the muscles in his legs, he sidestepped a monumental skeletal palm hurtling toward him. Two meters from the monster's skull, Priam offered Promesse his own kinetic energy. Listening to Micro and Spear Mastery, his muscles tensed optimally. Domain spotted a weakness in the opponent's bone, and his dexterity slightly altered the trajectory of his thrust.
The tip of his spear pierced the ectoplasm before striking the massive skull at the site of a microscopic crack. Priam absorbed the recoil energy to generate a shockwave that pushed back a wave of spectral thorns. His muscles contracted and then tensed again, doubling the attack. An infernal combo followed.
Each movement was analyzed by his add-on, and real-time feedback allowed Priam to improve his next strike. Faced with a weakened Tier 3, the Tier 0 honed his skills and perfected his style.
With a colossal crack, the corrupted skull split open. The ectoplasm covering the skeleton had gathered inside, and Priam predicted a suicide attack. The giant necro intended to take him down with it. Naughty boy.
Priam put away Promesse and intensified the flames of his outfit in a move more spectacular than useful. If Esmée were watching, he wanted to appear at his best.
The skull pulsed as Priam tapped into his brimming reservoir of kinetic energy. For the first time, he used both sets of his ideal meridians simultaneously to invoke [Kinetic Control] within his draconic lung. In a fraction of a second, a disturbance arose within him, using the principle of [Echolocation] to form, but more violent from a sonic wave. Draconic magic condensed it, increasing the pressure and refining the wave.
When the skull exploded, releasing a phenomenal amount of necromantic energy, Priam was ready. Taking an offensive stance, he opened his mouth and released a kinetic Breath.
Even an emulated draconic roar could shake the world. The energy cone galloped toward the necromantic explosion. The two forces struggled for a fraction of a second before Priam's shockwave prevailed.
The Tier 3 skeleton exploded, along with all the trees and corrupted beings in a half-circle of a hundred meters. Gazing at a flurry of wood chips, Priam smiled as he watched his notification count skyrocket.
Lvl Up: [Echolocalisation] lvl 12, …, 19
PERC +16
DEXT +8
Event: Necromoon.
Banishment of a corrupted (Tier 3 - Viscount) - Sun points +100 000
Banishment of a corrupted (Tier 1- Baron) - Sun points +100
Banishment…
Kill participation: 99%. Received assistance is considered negligible.
Achievement - Mythic: As a Tier 0, you have eliminated a Necro Tier 3.
What most people consider impossible, you have achieved.
The Zenith is still a long way off, but the echo of your footsteps can already be heard on this mythical Path.
Message for Humanity & the Wandering Islands :
Priam Azura slayed a Necromoon Viscount (Tier 3) while in Tier 0.
The Seven Concepts congratulate you.
Potential +10 000. 1 000 000 Sun points. Affinity Token - Tier 1 (30%). Gift (Mythic).
"I hope Prometheus won't be too disappointed," Priam lied. His voice was hoarse, and he had to spit a little blood on the ground. The kinetic Breath hadn't spared his body.
With the ongoing Necro event, he doubted anyone would bother to come get him, which was why he had authorized a local broadcast. Of course, many powerhouses would try to scry him, but he didn't mind. In fact, he welcomed it.
You have defeated [Necro Giant - Tier 3 - Corrupted - Viscount].
Nobility equivalent to Tier 0 - Duke.
[Elysium Marquess - Legendary] becomes [Elysium Duke - Mythic]!
[Elysium Duke - Mythic] - Elysium is a dreadful world where the weak perish. The decomposition of their corpses creates fertile soil where your roots anchor to boost your growth. For you, the sky is the limit, but beware: the tallest trees no longer benefit from the canopy's protection. Your vision extends to the horizon, and you understand that you are not the only giant.
Where the Marquess must defend his power, the Duke begins to conquer.
The System grants you this power.
Letter of Nobility (Elysium):
Baron - Designate a territory shielded from the creation of wild rifts and Concept storms.
Viscount - Instantly return to your territory - cooldown: (Ten to the power of Soul Tier) years.
Earl - Unlocked Sub-System: Army.
Marquess - Defend your territory against an invasion to earn a reward (1 Necro Wave defeated.)
Duke - Elysian laws allow you to exploit (1) wild rift. A successful exploitation strengthens your Nobility Title.
You're at the pinnacle of the lesser nobility. The next step is royalty.
Lvl Up: [Revelation Resilience] lvl 9
MEM +3
META (AFFI) +3
META (AUTH) +3
"The fuckers waste no time."
*
Status:
PHYSICAL:
Strength 620 (+9)
Constitution 979
Agility 608 (+9)
Vitality 870
Perception 754 (+24)
MENTAL:
Vivacity (D) 516
Dexterity 620 (+10)
Memory 476 (+5)
Willpower 1 044
Charisma 631
META:
Meta-affinity 570 (+4)
Meta-focus 387
Meta-endurance 428
Meta-perception 267
Meta-chance 230
Meta-authority 69 (+3)
Potential: 18 815 (+10 031)
Tier 0
Sun points: 1 180 114 (+1 142 609)
[He Who Eludes Death] charge: OFF. Reloaded in 2 hours 47 minutes 9 seconds.
[Tribulation]: Four Tribulations pending.
Future Tribulations delayed until:
Time: 162 days 3 hours 20 minutes 22 seconds.
Next thresholds: 12 attributes > 600 / 3 attributes > 900
Comments
Blightdad
Sonic breathe was a beautiful finish. With his affinity for offensive concepts the synergy is looking wild. 🐉
Baconwargod
Gotta be it would make the most sense.
_mori
“During their third encounter, accompanied by the Warrior, the First had demanded the body of the Assassin. His anger had almost caused a localized spatial collapse. Numerous hypotheses could explain this, each more terrifying than the last.” Was the imminent collapse due to the menhir Priam was moving to Oasis? The one with the tier 6 information broker?
Themo Grulld
Bigger world inside of him .. a bigger soul for him ?
Themo Grulld
Duke - Elysian laws allow you to exploit (1) wild rift. A successful exploitation strengthens your Nobility Title....Bois and girls you remember the ocean rift before ... What if this piece of a world would be fused with his archipelago...and he rescues them- repaying the favor....I think that rift has a connection to the depths....
_mori
This would make a lot of sense tbh. I didn’t pick the other occurrences, but I did notice when he made a cloak of fire to impress her. It struck me as odd. Out of every woman he’s interacted with, he’s spent the least amount of time with her, and last we saw, he didn’t even look forward to a relationship with her or anyone really. If I had to guess, I’d say his manipulation resistance skill is leveling up, but there’s a cognitive barrier preventing him from even taking note if it so as not to alert him. However, his racial talent paired with his draconic instinct should counteract such skills to significant extent. An ideal legendary paired with a concept shouldn’t be enough to constantly veil his cognition over such a large distance. So maybe Priam is just a natural simp?
Nathan moi
Huh huh, Esme is at it again huh ? I've been crossreading some chaps from before and here's what i got : Esmée is responsible for one of Priam first death : when he ate the flowers in the first chapters and later recognised it was a dumb and illogical decision which is obviously implied to be Esmée doing (we see it in her pov in chap 3 and in chap 142 where she said she used her power for Priam to not detect her arrival, his death being just a side effect). Priam never seemed to make the connection between these facts and his system too which make me think he was influenced at first. Then she saved his father who made too a "dumb" and "illogical" decision... You could argue she swore on her potential in chapter 142 but what garantee do we have that priam didn't hear what he wanted to hear ? (I mean she could have sworn something true but made it that priam heard something different and he just felt the concept affirm what she swore, thus being convinced, she also swore an oath only concerning Priam and not his father, which can be a loophole, all of it just to say the oath isn't that trustworthy). Another thing i think is noteworthy is his attraction to her : in chapter 142 he made one compliment to her which she seemed unsure of : that when she noticed (if i'm right) she potentially could charm him (it would also mean that her oath was real and that the manipulation began there). Then she visited Log-a-rhythm, and Priam was on his best behaviour which is alright, it was believable but then there is this fight... He is actually showboating and saying cheesy thing in his head about her smile making his hearts beat loud... Like come on, since when ? I don't know about you but it's kinda out of character for me. Anyway here is my final theory : she is influencing him for Priam to like/love her (for the reason, it seems kind of obvious to have Priam as a ally). Now how would she do it, after all his system his monitoring his soul after the Bastard marked it and is also utilising micro to detect any kind hormonal anomaly, true but there is 3 part that influence a personality, the third being the one and only Spirit !! And guess what ?!? What's Priam resistance to Spirit attacks ? Only Rare and it date from chapter 118, i honestly forgot Priam had this skill since it hasn't been mentioned in so long, convenient right ? If i'm right she isn't even unfluencing him, more like making connections happen in his spirit which make him like her(assuming it's like a spirit brain), that why the system doesn't detect any kind of personnality disorder and it doesn't revert after ressurections, he is still himself, the love is just engineered. I also think he will realize it when they go to the Moon (or maybe just the next chap if he analyze his behaviour) and it will help him unlock the ideal Spirit resistance which seem a must go for heavenly dragon. Or i could be wrong and i just lost 30 minutes cross-referencing chaps and the spreadsheet, but if i'm right : me go ==>🤯
_mori
They weren’t wasted. They were fused into the mist sage tree.
Ihsan Gunay
I hope he asks for his wasted mist merits back with the mythic reward. Also, we didn’t see any changes to the land owner title with the nobility upgrades. Are we going to see anything?
Zaim İpek
Looks like we are going to revisit that rift with this new Duke reward. Hopefully he can get more of that sweet spatial damage resistance. That would be a cool one to get an ideal evolution.
AzorAhai
I would be disappointed if Arnold does not stick to become a threatening rival of Priam for as long as possible. a lot of novels don't get this right when trying to make a rivalry, the mc always leave them in the dust so fast so early. I think a good rivalry for the majority of the story between two or three characters that push each other constantly would definitely elevate the novel to a whole new level, look at Naruto for example.
Amazon Shopper
masterfully written!
Zaim İpek
Priam should try using his aether-perception to try and detect the divination. That could be a great way to level up the skill. Poor Arnold doesn't yet realize that he will never be able to catch up with Priam. Priam in his current state is at least as powerful as Arnold was before he re-designed and upgraded his body. That speed of growth compared to when both of them arrived in Elesyum on day-one is much faster than Arnold (or anyone else) is able to grow. It's good that Arnold is ambitious and has goals, but he needs to be more realistic than thinking he can be the final-boss against the MC. That spot is reserved for Priam's patron, and that's only after he destroys both the Depths and the Necromoon. Arnold may AT BEST survive long enough to be a useful ally/subordinate. Silly robot. I'm glad to see Priam's system is absorbing data from how Arnold moves and fights as well as the other tier-3s. Once Priam gets a chance to sit and meditate, I bet his system will have lots of useful advice for how he should train and give him many ideas to further develop. It should also be able to create ideal phantom opponents for Priam to train specific combat skills.
Zaim İpek
I don't think more than 100% affinity is possible. That is like trying to make water more wet. And that would be very wasteful to spend on pyro, when he gains pyro affinity with every death. He should save it for later. My guess is that he will use it on a concept that works best with his kinetic energy skill, something like kinetic, force, inertia, motion, vibration, etc. But that won't be until he advances his tier.
Baconwargod
In the discord we manage a fan made spreadsheet that has all that stuff.
Baconwargod
It so peak. God that was great. A fucking million sun point! I hope he buys a couple ideal trophies with em.
Vincent Emil
is there a wiki or somewhere we can see all priams full status? I can't remember what resistances he has or how many ideal upgrades he had.. and what the refinement thing was gonna do.
Stanisław Serocki
I thought Arnold used up that Rift to kill his Tier 3?
Diremccane
I wonder if Arnold already saw " The Terminator". They seem to face the same problems.
Wanderer of Worlds
Finally, an Arnol POV!! Thank you! Also, describing the Tier 3 giant as Priams toy ... what am I even supposed to say to that?
Andrew
Thank you!
_mori
I forgot to mention: Priam seems able to manipulate his breath a great deal. We haven’t seen many other dragon bloodline holders, but it can’t be so easy to infuse and change the form of the breath. Since [Breath] is considered a concepts, Priam would’ve gotten a title if his affinity reached 100% in it but it’s been 1-2 breath induced deaths since we saw it was 94%, so it must be close? Back to my point, he just made an even more powerful sound breath. Has to be the result of his high affinity that he can manipulate it so easily. I wonder what becoming a [Breath Sage] would mean.
LIMBO
He will be a Pryo sage with that tier 1 on a 30% affinity booster and at 103% natural affinity with Pryo. I wonder if that's more than 100% what gets him to evolve it.
_mori
This chapter reveals a lot in a subtle way. I don’t know why it didn’t occur to me before now, but Arnold almost certainly has several of his non-META stats evolved. Maybe some META ones too, like. META-Endurance or perception. Arnold never struck me as a flexible character, and this chapter confirms that it’s a very recent development for him (I wonder if his system granted talent has anything to do with it ). But his lack of flexibility/creativity(?) would probably limit him in several ways. Mastery development might take a hit since it seems to depend on the individual’s ability to bring more out of a ‘tool’ than can be deemed possible, for example. Micro and domain are somewhat straight forward in the other hand. Arnold probably has powerful aether perception and manipulation with all his fancy skills, and masterful control of his body is a given from what we’ve seen him accomplish. And he may not yet have a concept, since that too seems to be something that would need an imagination to explore (though his recent changes may rectify those flaws of his). A max of 5 legendary skills won’t put such a huge gulf between Arnold and Priam, so I have to wonder if there’s some other source for his power. It could be titles, but Priam probably has more achievements/titles than any of the other rivals. If it was concepts/micro, the effect would’ve been mentioned too. Instead, it seems like a stat difference, which also wouldn’t make much sense unless Arnold has a highly evolved race (which would have other implications aside from advantageous thresholds), so it probably is that that Arnold has several evolved stats? Other subtly implied things are the powers of Priam’s talents. His lesser race talent spontaneously gave someone else a gold talent. It probably isn’t as direct as that, and had to line up a few things for the talent to appear in Arnold, but it’s true that it happened. That’s so OP. It’s not lost on me that Arnold’s interpretation of the ongoing events is likely also influenced by [Elysian Predation]. This is probably an ideal application of the talent. I wonder then how [Obsession] would shine in an optimal scenario. Also, Priam’s a Duke! Rewards incoming. Though it’s a bit disappointing he’s getting another affinity token. I guess he could use it for whatever other concepts he decides to cultivate. Feels like we’re becoming spoiled lol
Dungeonborn
That’s the path to the zenith for you
James Faulkner
True haha
PriÀm
Corrected, thanks Derze!
BelligerentGnu
Lol. Your reward for completing the impossible challenge is *more* impossible challenges! Aren't you happy? :P
Ic3hell
Damn, that one guy from the Mercenary Guild is gonna be filthy rich lol
Subliminary
So much potential! What are we using it on this time I wonder
Subliminary
I presume there is since there is still Prince and King to obtain.
Derze
@Priam. This line appears twice Priam was briefly tempted to take advantage of this but then thought better. Arnold would never be a friend, but there was no need to make an enemy of him. I claim the giant necro. The Necro Envoy is free for all… as long as your fight doesn't damage Oasis."
James Faulkner
I feel like he won’t realize lol, he’s too far in at this point 😂 additionally, Priam might actually have given Arnold that gold title with his racial bonuses even if he didn’t mean to right?
James Faulkner
Priam on his simp shit 😂 badass chapter! I wonder if there is a rarity above mythic for when Priam kills Sumstreh?
Fred
Tftc. That's his first Mythic title right? And I guess he'll be able to more officially explore the rift in the spider cave now.
Nechochwen
Arnold's continuous overestimation, and misreading of the situation is quite funny. I almost don't want to see his reaction when he finally gets clarification.
Makarios Rolle Jr
they aint waste no time at all T.T
bcd051
That's a good amount of potential and sun points! Also, it finally happened and he isn't even at his peak tier 0 form
Opal
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