Demigod Class Ascension Chapter 14: Divine Ascension

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Will was exhausted, barely able to run as quickly as he could, the shadows of the night approaching. It was as if the Domains knew what they were trying to do, that they were running to safety. The manifestations of these Domains emerged—creatures and strange, alien trees—rushing toward them. Will roared, unleashing a shockwave of divine power, smashing the creatures as they came with his fists, his chain axe, and his hammer. 

“Will!” 

Evelyn panicked as he stayed behind, drawing the attention of the majority of the monsters. But Will didn’t even look back at them, facing all the creatures on his own with a mighty, savage roar. The more exhausted and desperate he felt, the more his adrenaline boiled through his veins, boosting his strength and pushing him beyond his own limits. 

“JUST RUN!” 

He only said two words as Vivian shed a tear, gritting her teeth and running toward the mall. Will made sure they weren’t stopped, using his chain axe to catch any creature sneaking behind them and smashing them into pieces with his deadly punches and stomps. 

“COME AT ME! ALL OF YOU COME AT ME!” 

He roared mightily, his blood attracting the attention of vampiric creatures. The trees started moving, sprouting eyes while aberrant creatures he had not seen before crawled out of the shadows, every one of them wanting a taste of the famous Demigod. 

“Master! You have to run! This isn’t possible! Why are you doing this for strangers you’ve never seen?! Why are you putting yourself in danger for them?!” 

Cube appeared by his side, trying to stop its master. 

“It’s not for them that I’m doing this, Cube!” 

Will responded with a stern voice, filled with determination. 

“What?!” 

Will looked at the people running away, gritting his teeth as he was constantly pushed around by giant spiders, centipedes, and skeletons that began emerging from the ground. 

“I… I… this is my way to say thank you…” 

“…?!” 

Cube’s eye widened as Will smiled lightly. Those people he was helping were his friends; they had saved his life more than once. He felt guilty that he couldn’t pay them back the favor.

So he simply had to do this, not for those refugees he had never seen, but for them, the people who had been fighting by his side, and…

And the people who had made him feel less lonely. 

“Master…” 

Cube started to slowly realize that its master was changing, that he was a much deeper man than someone who simply enjoyed battling or thrived in this wicked world. 

“You’re… you’re insane… Hahah…” 

Cube laughed at how ridiculous its master could be sometimes, but through that laughter, there was also admiration.

Its master was truly one of a kind. 

“Ah!” 

Once Cube noticed they had all gone inside the mall, it suddenly saw Vivian, Ralph, Evelyn, and John rushing back toward Will, something he had not expected. 

“Will!” 

“What?! Why are you…?!” 

Will, who was being pushed around by countless beasts, heard Evelyn’s voice as she came rushing forward, dozens of blazing hands punching and pulverizing several monsters at once. 

“Are you really asking why we came to save you?! Are you stupid?!” 

She quickly released a shockwave of Mana, having purchased a few Mana Potions using her Tutorial Points, and brought forth Ralph above one of her floating Mana Hands. 

“You’re our friend! We could never leave you behind! What are we even going to do without you later on?!” 

Ralph was a bit more honest—it wasn’t just friendship. Will was someone they needed, and they couldn’t afford to lose him no matter what.

A wave of healing light reached Will, who was unable to heal himself anymore because he had no Mana at all and had no time to eat food. His wounds healed rapidly, Ralph’s healing magic having improved tremendously through all these battles. 

“Will! Stand up! We have to get going!” 

He heard Evelyn’s voice as well, the most cowardly of them, who had gained a lot of courage over the days thanks to him. Her glistening arrows bombarded the monsters, making them explode into pieces one by one. This was a power not just of her own. 

“Come on, son! I am bound by the law to help civilians in danger; I simply cannot leave you behind!” 

John pointed his gun, shooting dozens of beasts with explosive, elemental bullets, pushing back the hungry hordes aiming at the Demigod’s blood. 

Indeed, the strength everyone was showcasing was also thanks to Will’s efforts. The time he spent giving them equipment, blessing them, and helping them grow. All those things that a part of him always thought would be useless in the end…

They all became his salvation.

The kindness that Will was denied in this world, which he still shared with these people, the hopes he had…

The risk he took by trusting them.

It all came together. 

“Heh…” 

Will smiled lightly, his Aura growing stronger. The bond between him and his blessed ones grew stronger, and for a moment, he felt a part of their power within him. His Divinity erupted with power, growing twice, then thrice as strong, his Aura overflowing. 

“Thank you for coming for me…” 

He was honest for once as he faced the monsters, his fists blazing with golden ethereal flames, will-o-wisps, and ice crystals. With a roar, he unleashed a single punch against a huge swarm of centipedes, spiders, and wasp monsters that roamed the night. 

“HAAAAHHH!” 

It was a single punch, yet a massive explosion erupted, dozens of beasts instantly disintegrated as a shockwave blew up several buildings at the same time. 

BOOOM! 

His friends were left speechless, seeing Will’s new power, something that had suddenly blossomed within his Divine Soul. The second Sealing Chain was weakening, barely holding… 

“Let’s go back.” 

Will looked at his friends. Behind him was a massive hole carved through dozens of buildings, as each one collapsed, covering the block with dust. They helped Will walk back home, as he still seemed weak after that attack, Vivian and Ralph each holding one of his arms over their shoulders. 

Once he walked inside the mall, Will and everyone else were greeted as heroes. The people who had once feared them celebrated their return, amazed by the refugees they brought and the food and water they donated.

The elderly couple he had saved from thugs ran toward Will, offering him a bag of rice, thanking him. A boy no older than Maria said he was awesome, giving him a bag of chips, and other people gave him anything they could.

In this world, even a bag of chips was valuable, and Will felt the sincerity in these people…

And something else.

It was perhaps the first time he had seen this—small particles of golden light coming out of these people, flowing toward his body. It was similar to the power he had channeled earlier, but much smaller, though quite plentiful. 

“What is this? Cube… do you know anything?” 

“That’s Faith, Master… Your deeds have brought hope to these people. And this hope manifests as Faith. As a Divine Being, you can absorb this Faith and make it your power.” 

“There’s… such a thing? I had no idea… Why didn’t you even tell me before?” 

“Well, I had no idea you could ever get Faith either… I imagined you would begin farming Faith much later on… but to think you were able to move people’s hearts this early.” 

“Moving people’s hearts…” 

As Will finally got back to his bed, he rested on it, wanting to do nothing but sleep after feeling so exhausted. Maria was by his side alongside Vivian, tending to him and feeding him before he went to sleep.

They knew he needed a lot of calories—his enormous body demanded it—so they made sure to give him plenty of food, water, and Maria’s berries to help him recover from all the exhaustion he felt. 

“Maria, no more… don’t give me more of your berries… I’m good.” 

“But…” 

“It’s fine. I just need to sleep… for a while. Conserve your energy.” 

Will patted her head, his often-expressionless face changing a little as he gave her a slight smile, filling the girl with hope. 

“Good night…” 

As Will slowly fell asleep, he could still hear Vivian’s voice, and the rest… Although she no longer had arms, he could feel Vivian’s Mana Hand gently caressing his own hand as she looked at him with a gentle smile. 

“Thank you for helping us so much, Will… Make sure to rest well.” 

Then, she kissed his forehead before walking away, telling Maria to come with her so they wouldn’t bother his recovery.

Will didn’t really know what to think of that kiss, but this was perhaps the first time someone had kissed his forehead with such a motherly embrace. 

[You have gathered all required materials for Class Rank Up.]

[Initiating Class Rank Up based on {Divine Inheritance}.]

[The Second Divinity Sealing Chain has been broken.]

[Your {Demigod} Class has started its evolution…]

[Using Data from your {Divine Inheritance}…]

[Initiating Divine Evolution…]

[Your Divinity is Developing…] 

Will heard something—the System’s voice—but it was too late as he plunged into dreamland, sleeping soundly after a day full of battles.

And it didn’t take long for him to find himself somewhere else. It was happening every time he slept now, and these dreams were becoming more recurrent.

But now, Will knew they weren’t just dreams, as he had met both his parents that way, even though he could not truly discern their real appearances.

This time, however, instead of finding himself within a dark cave or the depths of the ocean, Will found himself sitting on a grassy plain. The sky was blue, the sun shone brightly above, fluffy white clouds slowly moved across the heavens, and he saw a forest in the distance with snow-covered mountains further away. 

“What’s this? Another dream?” 

He looked around, confused, standing up and walking. The sound of nature was relaxing—birds chirping, trees and leaves moving with the wind.

It was nice to be here, and he felt happy, fulfilled…

He ended up walking toward that forest; it felt like it was calling him, even though he had not heard a single word.

He just knew that was where he had to go. 

“Hello?” 

He called for someone, but there was no response until he walked further into the forest, finding a huge ash tree. Its white branches spread out further into the skies, every single one of its leaves glowing bright green, releasing an aura made of sparkling gold.

He saw several little things moving everywhere, small and colorful, which he assumed could be Spirits. 

“This tree…” 

He walked toward the tree, extending his hand slowly and touching its old bark, caressing it gently and closing his eyes. He felt something—a pulsating spiritual energy slowly coursing through his hand, into his arm, and the rest of his body. 

“What is this? This is not related to my mother or my father… so why?” 

As he wondered that, he heard something…

A voice. 

“Child…” 

His eyes widened as Will stepped back, looking at the tree.

It just spoke to him! 

“You can talk? You… what are you?” 

“I may look… like a tree… but I am your aunt…” 

“Huh?!” 

Will was left perplexed; his aunt was a tree?! He couldn’t believe it.

No, she did say that she wasn’t a tree, but that she looked like one.

Either way, it was confusing! 

“Or well, something like that… I like to believe I am your aunt… I know your grandmother… We are… you could say we are in a relationship…” 

“Relationship? My… grandmother? You mean the mother of my mother or… my father?” 

“Your grandmother, whose name cannot be pronounced, the mother of your mother, yes. I, like the others, decided to leave a piece of ourselves for you, a gift.” 

“What gift…?” 

“You’ve grown so big, my dear Will…” 

The branches slowly moved, touching Will, caressing his face and patting his head. 

“Your journey is just starting, isn’t it? But you’ve already faced quite an ordeal… You have to grow stronger, to both combine your own personal growth with your Legacy.” 

“What’s your name? Wait, do you even know how my parents are called? Where are they right now?” 

“I cannot answer that question… I am but a fragment of my true self… I awakened thanks to your Legacy slowly being unsealed.” 

“I see…” 

“Now listen, eat my fruit.” 

Will looked at the tree creating a large, juicy-looking golden apple, glistening with spiritual light.

He didn’t hesitate, grabbing the apple and pulling it from the tree branch. He felt hunger right away, hungrier than ever before. 

“This is a Spirit Fruit, it shall awaken your inner Spiritual Veins… You, just like your father, have such talent.” 

“My father…? Do you know who he is?” 

“I cannot tell you much… But I do know he is a Divine Spirit.” 

“Really? And my mother… I remember seeing her in another dream! Was she…? Like… some sort of huge… I don’t know how to describe it.” 

“Yes, your mother is a dragon.” 

“?!” 

Will’s eyes widened in disbelief. What he had imagined was actually the truth—his mother was a dragon and his father a spirit!

They were definitely no ordinary gods, even less his grandmother, who had sent one of her lovers, his aunt, to gift him something.

A Spirit Fruit, the one he held in his hands right now. 

“We are running out of time… Your evolution is almost complete. Before it is, you have to eat the fruit to fully awaken your innate powers. Otherwise, it will take you a while, and it might cost you a great amount of resources.” 

“I understand…!” 

Will started eating the fruit. It was sweet and juicy, the tastiest apple he had ever eaten in his entire life. He didn’t stop, bite after bite, even eating the seeds inside. 

“I wish we could talk more… I wish I could stay for a little longer… but this is it, Will.” 

“Will I see you again one day?” 

“Of course… I am known as the Holy Tree Domain. Seek my church, my followers… they will greet you with open arms.” 

“Wait, Holy Tree?!” 

Will recognized that name. The Church of the Holy Tree was where that wand he got from a Goblin Priest came from… It was most likely located in the Great Beyond. 

“Now, before leaving… I know there’s another person with you, someone with great affinity to my Domain. Give that little girl this, my branch and my sap, and let her drink my sap, and let her raise that branch.” 

Will saw the tree painfully tear off one of her small branches, which leaked a lot of copper-colored sap, smelling as sweet as syrup. 

“You mean Maria? Will do.” 

“So she has such a cute name… fufu, it reminds me of someone else…” 

“Huh?” 

“For now, this is a farewell, Will… keep fighting. We know you can do it.” 

“I will.” 

“We’ll see you again… on the other side… until then… do your best… for everyone…” 

“Everyone?” 

“We… need you…” 

Will suddenly realized that there was something else going on. They didn’t just want to see him. They needed him. Whatever was happening on “the other side,” his help was required. Perhaps things were much more dire than he imagined.

He still could recall the Priest of the Domain of Hell saying how many Domains absolutely hated his family for having destroyed the Tower of Babylon. 

“Wait for me! I will definitely get there!” 

Will screamed as he saw the tree gently let out a last glow of golden light before darkness completely consumed everything. 

SPLASH!

But the dream was far from over as Will plunged into the depths of a cold ocean, darkness encompassing every part, leaving him lost and confused.

From that tranquil forest, he suddenly fell into the sea… But this wasn’t a place where he would meet his father again. No, it was a much more personal place, some sort of domain of his own mind, not related to his “Legacy.”

And yet, he could feel the presence of both his father and mother.

He saw shadows and phantasmal flames swirling together with the mighty ocean, rapidly beginning to concentrate into a single spark of blue and black light. 

“Seize thy rightful power, mighty God!” 

Another voice echoed, telling him to take what was rightfully his.

Without hesitation, Will extended his hand, grasping this power, this concentration of essence, the fusion between two Divine Legacies.

And a bright azure and black light engulfed him as he instinctively placed this light on his chest, merging with him. 

“This is…?! This power…” 

He could never have imagined he would gain such power this quickly. But it seemed that his rapid growth and eagerness to grow strong as quickly as possible had helped him attain power destined for much later. 

“Ah!” 

When Will opened his eyes and woke up, it was already the next day, and his Aura erupted with power.

He stood up, feeling both tired and full of energy, his entire body sweating. He saw his black hair had grown longer, now having gained many strands of white hair.

His skin had also become noticeably darker… as if he was gaining his true appearance. Perhaps either of his parents had white hair or darker skin. 

“I remember… my mother had white hair… Then was my father of this skin color? Then he wasn’t just a creature of water… I really didn’t see their whole forms, huh?” 

Will smiled lightly. His Awakening came with the realization that the appearance he had before was nothing but a way for him to “camouflage” among mortals.

His true appearance was now finally beginning to show as he awakened his true power even further…

His Aura seemed ever-growing, showing shadows, phantasmal flames, and glowing azure water and ice crystals swirling around his body. They merged, creating black, abyssal water and dark purple and red crystals, alongside black flames…

This wasn’t just the Divinities of his Parents, but… his own. 

“This is my true power…” 

Ding!

[Congratulations! You have successfully Evolved and Ranked Up your Class!]

[Your Class has Evolved to [Demigod of Abyssal Tides (Tier 2) (Unique-Grade)]!]

[Your Level Cap has increased to Level 50!]

[Your body has been inscribed with the [Rune of the Abyssal Tides (3rd Circle)]!]

[You have acquired the [Traits]: [Otherworldly Presence (A)] and [Dual Nature (B)]!]

[You have learned the [Class Skills]: [Soul Current (Tier 2)] and [Maelstrom Wrath (Tier 2)]!]

[You gained +30 Strength!]

[You gained +30 Vitality!]

[You gained +30 Magic Power!]

[You gained +30 Magic Defense!]

[You gained +30 Dexterity!]

[You gained +30 Agility!]

[You gained +30 Senses!]

[You have unlocked a new Stat: [Divinity]: The higher your Divinity Stat, the stronger all of your Divinity-related powers will become, and the more potent, powerful, and expansive your Divine Aura will be. When your Divinity Stat reaches a certain threshold, it will awaken new Skills, Traits, or Runes.]

[You gained +50 Divinity!]

[All of your Skills have gained a +30% bonus growth!]

[From your previous battles, the ability [Divine Blessing Connection] has awakened within your [Novice Divine Blessing (Tier 2: 58%)] Skill!] 

“Finally…” 

Will was left perplexed by all the new power he had gained. Not only did he get more bonus stats, but he also gained two new Traits, two new Skills, one new Rune, and even unlocked a Divinity Stat.

The cherry on top was the bonus growth to all Skills, triggering one of them to finally achieve full growth and become ready for Rank Up. 

[Congratulations, your Skill: [Pseudo Divine Weapon (Tier 1)] has achieved 100% growth. Your Skill is now ready for Rank Up.]

[Skill Rank Up Requirements]:

[Crystalized Divine Essence: 0/1]

[Ten Tier 2 Monster Cores: 10/10]

[One C Grade Weapon: 0/1] 

“I can already Rank Up another Skill, this is great…” 

Will thought about creating a new Crystalized Divine Essence but decided to leave that for later, he also had to get a C Grade Weapon, and his strongest was only D+++ Grade. He first glanced at himself in the mirror of the electronics store where he was staying, looking at his current appearance.

He was slightly afraid he would look too different and be unrecognizable from before. However, aside from becoming a little taller, he was mostly the same.

Of course, his skin, which now looked tanned, and his long hair with white strands did make him look a little different. 

“Hm… I’m huge.” 

He couldn’t help but admire his strong physique. He had become even larger than before, and to Will, that meant he was stronger.

No matter what, being larger always meant being stronger. It was a simple rule that the entire multiverse shared. 

“Nice.” 

He smiled lightly, feeling more confident about himself and his own appearance. The long hair actually fit him quite well. Even though he had considered cutting it, he decided to keep it long and see if it didn’t bother him too much.

It seemed to be not just normal hair, as he noticed divine power within each strand, harder than steel.

What he was most curious about were his new Traits and Skills, as they seemed directly related to his new Class, Demigod of Abyssal Tides. 

“Abyssal Tides, so that’s my Divinity, I guess? Or my Domain? Which one? Cube?” 

“Master! You’ve evolved!” 

Suddenly, Cube woke up after being called, noticing its master had changed. His Divine Aura was much more imposing than before.

Before, it seemed incomplete and flickering, but now it was strong, pure, firm, and confident, expanding like his own Domain.

It didn’t quite resemble either of his two elemental powers from before, but it was something else born from their combination. 

“Ah, yeah, I became a Demigod of Abyssal Tides now. I guess I didn’t even have a Divinity before?” 

“Indeed, that does seem to be the case! Your Existence has become even more defined now, Master.” 

“Is this a Divinity or a Domain? Or are both the same?” 

“Ah, Divinity? Well, it is still in the starting stages, but you could say so! Some call it Divine Ember, and others Divinity Spark. It’s the very beginning of a true Divinity.” 

“I see… So Domains are something else?” 

“Connected but not the same. Domains surged when… when the Babylon Tower was destroyed and the Great Beyond was brought into creation through the fusion of all one hundred worlds contained within the Tower.” 

“What? I had no idea you knew so much…” 

“It’s the most basic information—Ah! You’re not wrong! I received an update! I have ascended a little as an Administrator thanks to your Evolution, Master!” 

“Really?! That’s great! Does that mean you have more information now?” 

“Indeed! My data banks have been upgraded with tons of new information! I might be of much more use to you now, Master.” 

“I’m glad. It was about time you received an upgrade… although you look the same.” 

“Haha, once I become a True Administrator, my appearance may change.” 

“Now can you tell me more?” 

“Yes, the Domains were born after Babylon’s Tower fell, which came accompanied by the death of the Heavenly Father, betrayed by the Archangels, the highest figures of Authority within the Tower, and their Old Administrators.” 

“I see… So, are they something else? A new power unrelated to the past?” 

“Indeed… You have yet to fully obtain such power, but your father left a Rune connecting to his Domain’s powers. You used that power to defeat the Priest of the Domain of Hell. It seems he gave that to you so you would have a fighting chance against the Domains.” 

“Hm, so I have something else, a Divine Ember you said?” 

“Haha… We are getting there, but not yet. Please have patience, you need to keep leveling.” 

“Hmm. Alright… Another thing, I ate a Spirit Fruit, but I haven’t seen any information about that from the System—Ah!” 

But at that moment, Will felt something. A surge of strange, ethereal power coming from the depths of his heart and soul.

Unlike his Divine Power, this power was much weaker, but also special in its own way. It glowed brightly, with many colors, resembling a rainbow light.

It expanded everywhere, suddenly growing as if it were a tree, with many branches, leaves, and fruits. 

Ding!

[Congratulations! Your Soul has successfully digested the {Golden Spirit Fruit of the Holy Tree Domain}!]

[Your Spiritual Power has been Awakened!]

[However, your Spiritual Power is rather weak. You cannot Awaken new Traits or Skills yet.]

[Please, consume Spirit Crystals or related Materials to strengthen your Spiritual Power first.] 

“Hmm, so it’s not even enough for new Skills? Well, good thing I got a lot of those crystals… I’ll have to absorb them later.” 

“Master?! Y-You have awakened Spirit Power! Wait, but that wouldn’t be possible unless you were a Spirit yourself… or a descendant of a Spirit!” 

“And that’s what I am. I met a Domain in my dreams, named the Holy Tree Domain. She said she was my aunt, and that my father was a Divine Spirit… and my mother, a Dragon.” 

“HUH?! Y-You…! Master, your parents are… a Divine Dragon Goddess and a Divine Spirit God?! Such a strange combination, and one with immense potential! I had never imagined… but your draconic powers, where are they?” 

“I don’t know… I guess that’s for later. I might need a trigger to awaken them, like I did by eating that Fruit she gave to me. I wonder if I’ll get to hunt Evil Dragons one day. Maybe eating one could do it.” 

“That does sound rather scary… Dragons are entities of immense power. They shouldn’t be messed with… but I believe that with your potential, perhaps that might not be too hard to accomplish in the near future.” 

“Hm, for now I’ll check my new Traits and Skills. They seem interesting.” 

Will didn’t waste more time, looking at the detailed information of his new Traits and new Skills, as they seemed related to his new Class. 

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[Otherworldly Presence (A)]

A Trait only given to those who possess a strange, abyssal, and otherworldly presence originating from beyond the world they inhabit.

Your presence evokes the uncanny aura of the abyss, your eyes shimmer like bioluminescent depths, and your voice carries the weight of crashing waves. Mortals feel both awe and unease in your presence.

When fighting a foe that doesn’t align with the Abyss you belong to, their Stats decrease by 10% and they gain {Lesser Fear} Status that may increase over time as the battle continues, further decreasing their Stats.

When dealing with dark entities of the Abyss and beyond, your Charisma increases by +100%, and you can more easily talk with them or earn their trust.

Major Immunity to most Status Effects, Curses, and Poisons. The negative effects within Formations, Domains, and other similar areas is mitigated by 50%.

When entering another World, Realm, or Domain, you only receive 70% of Penalties if your Origin does not align with their Origin. 

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[Dual Nature (B)]

A Trait only granted to someone whose nature is divided between two contrasting powers; both make them who they are, and despite how different they can be, they cannot abandon one or the other.

You embody both the fiery intensity of the underworld and the fluid adaptability of the sea. You may oscillate between calm introspection and explosive wrath, mirroring the silent shadows or the unpredictable tides of the sea.

You gain a Bonus of +40% to Attack Power for your Skills and Spells when your mind remains calm and composed, but when you erupt with rage and let yourself be overtaken by emotions, your Physical Strength increases by 60% instead, and your wounds recover automatically over time.

Major Immunity to Brainwashing and Manipulating Magic or Skills. You can more easily discern Illusions and see through Domains themselves, and what exists beyond them.

Your Dual Nature makes you unpredictable. Whenever you surprise an opponent, you gain a temporary bonus of +20% to Agility, Dexterity, and Senses for a few seconds. 

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“Both Traits are great… and they bring interesting new bonus effects.” 

“Indeed, with the first one and that one Skill you have… you could even befriend allies from beyond, Master.” 

“From beyond?” 

Will looked at his Skills now, quickly understanding what Cube meant. 

[Soul Current (Tier 2: 0%)]: As the Demigod of Abyssal Tides, you can commune with or manipulate spirits tied to the sea or underworld, either to gain knowledge, calm restless ghosts, or summon a spectral ally. By activating this Skill, you can summon your Phantom Ocean. By spending Mana, you can sacrifice corpses to summon specialized undead for some time, or turn already existing corpses into Undead, who will remain with you as long as you feed them Phantom Crystals. Summonable Specialized Undead: [Drowned Mariner’s Shade (Common)], [Coral Revenant (Uncommon)], [Maelstrom Echo (Rare)]. Summoned Undead Limit: 5. 

“I can summon Undead?!” Will was left perplexed. However, remembering that dream with his mother quickly made him realize that this was the power he inherited from her. “But they aren’t your run-of-the-mill skeletons…” 

“You could potentially make normal ones using corpses or use them as sacrifices to summon your specialized undead, who should be stronger than the ones you could normally raise! Although they will only stay for a few hours at most, if you offer a lot of sacrifices,” Cube explained. 

“Huh, seems easy with all these corpses I have stored. Monsters roam everywhere, so it’s also easy to secure them,” nodded Will. “I’ll definitely use this. We always need more fighters in our group. This will hopefully compensate for the lack of members.” 

Will then glanced at the second new Skill he had obtained, Maelstrom Wrath. 

[Maelstrom Wrath (Tier 2: 0%)]: As the Demigod of Abyssal Tides, the dark oceans obey your furious, divine wrath. Your anger and your desire for battle can bring forth the scariest of disasters. By Activating this Skill, you can summon a powerful maelstrom infused with underworld fire, creating a swirling vortex of water, shadow, and flame that devastates enemies and alters the environment around you. The maelstrom remains swirling around your body and wherever you go, making you a moving natural disaster. The damage dealt is based on your Strength, Magic Power, and Divinity Stats +300%, and through enough Mastery, this Maelstrom can be manipulated to divide and attack from long distances, becoming an extension of your Aura. However, it requires an extensive amount of Mana. 

“A purely offensive Skill, this is what I needed… It combines both my Ocean Hand and Will-o-Wisps and makes them into a devastating ability. It will definitely be useful to wreck all those damn goblins later.” 

“It definitely will, Master! With this, you finally feel like a proper god!” 

“Not yet. I have a Divine Skill that has to Rank Up first.” 

Will looked at his Pseudo Divine Weapon Skill information, smirking as he decided to create one of the ingredients for its evolution.

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