Chapter 58: Leaving
"So, are you guys coming with me?" Michael asked, glancing between his parents.
They exchanged a hesitant look before his father sighed. "We can't, son," he said firmly. "Unlike you, we're indebted to the kingdom. If we leave, they'll hunt us down. We have no choice but to stay here."
Michael nodded in understanding, though a hint of disappointment crossed his face. "Don't worry. When I'm strong enough, I'll come back for you," he promised, his voice steady.
His mother rushed forward and pulled him into a tight hug, tears streaming down her face. "Relax, Mom. I'll write letters to you both," he said gently, patting her back as she sobbed against him.
His father placed a hand on Michael's shoulder. "Don't worry about us. I'll take care of her," he said, his voice calm yet reassuring.
Michael gave a small smile and nodded. "Thank you."
"You're staying for dinner," his mother said suddenly, her tone leaving no room for argument.
Michael opened his mouth to protest but stopped when he saw the glare she shot his way. He raised his hands in surrender. "Alright, alright. I'll stay," he said with a soft chuckle.
His mother's face lit up with joy as she beamed at him.
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The next day, Michael glanced back at his home, his expression filled with a mixture of resolve and sorrow. "Take care of them until I return," he said softly, his voice carrying a quiet promise.
From the shadows, ten figures emerged, their forms cloaked in darkness. They were Wraith Lords, powerful undead that had been trained in both Aura and Magic by Michael himself, thanks to the unique skills he had acquired.
With his Advanced mastery of Necromancy, Michael could easily create undead, and in this world, where powerful criminals lurked in every corner, he had hunted many down. Each had become a part of his growing army. Thanks to his "Undead Connect" skill, now leveled up, Michael could not only see through their eyes but also share his power with them, making them formidable allies.
Among his ten Wraith Lords, five wielded Tier IV Aura, while the other five possessed Tier V magic, placing them on par with Archmages in terms of raw power. Together, they formed a nearly unstoppable force.
Michael had left them behind, choosing to travel with only one Vampire Lord and one Death Knight by his side. Not to mention, his own Awakened Amanda, who had now reached the level of Archmage, strengthened further by the bloodline he has given her.
After completing the quest of Magic beast evolution he got three random bloodlines, among them it was one Platinum grade, and two Gold grade.
Although he had never used any bloodlines on himself—already possessing the powerful Garuda and Phoenix bloodlines—he chose to use one on Amanda. The bloodline she inherited was that of Xalnara, The Abyssal Empress, a mythical serpent lineage known for its ancient power and deadly grace.
Bloodline Name: Xalnara, The Abyssal EmpressLore:
Xalnara was a being born from the darkest corners of the ocean's abyss, a ruler of creatures from the deepest depths. Her bloodline is feared for its connection to the vast, unexplored abyss beneath the seas. Those with the Xalnara bloodline are able to manipulate the darkness of the ocean and command creatures from the deepest depths, as well as possess terrifying, otherworldly powers.
Innate Traits:
Abyssal Reach (Dark Tides)
Effect: The user can summon the power of the deep ocean, manipulating water and darkness in perfect harmony. They can create tendrils of dark water that lash out, drowning or crushing enemies, or call forth abyssal creatures to fight for them.
Ocean's Embrace (Tidal Dominion)
Effect: The user can bend the tides to their will, creating massive waves or controlling the movement of water. They can use this ability to manipulate the environment, flooding areas or creating water-based shields to defend themselves.
Darkwater Infusion (Abyssal Pulse)
Effect: The user can manipulate water from the deepest parts of the ocean, conjuring waves that carry the weight of the abyss itself. They can control water's density, making it as hard as steel or as liquid as the finest mist, allowing for devastating attacks or impenetrable defenses. ]
Although it was just a Gold-grade bloodline, the power it bestowed was immense. It allowed Amanda to reach an incredibly high level of strength. By now, she had activated three traits from her bloodline. As she continued to train, she would unlock more of its potential in the future.
Meanwhile, Michael focused on the powers granted by his Garuda and Phoenix bloodlines. These activated two major abilities: Lifemaelstrom, and Origin flames, a unique flame that could purify any target.
Despite the immense potential of his Garuda and Phoenix bloodlines, Michael had yet to fully explore their powers. Instead, he focused most of his time on mastering magic, and as a result, he had now reached Tier VI in magical proficiency.
In addition to those, he possessed two other powerful bloodlines essences. The first, Grisha Progenitor, was derived from the Grisha of Shadow and Bone, but it was far more potent, as it was a Progenitor bloodline. This granted one the ability to control the powers of three types of Grisha, not just one type.
The second, a Platinum-grade bloodline, was called Aetherion. This bloodline allow control over both matter and Aether, two powerful abilities.
Though Michael had stored the powerful bloodlines in his inventory for now, he decided to use them on his real body, not the avatar he was currently using in the Supreme Magus world.
He teleported to his secret base in Trawn Wood, the most secure place he built for himself. This hidden sanctuary was where his Undeads also live. Here, the five magic beasts that had been trained with Vampire Lord and a Death Knight, resulting in them reaching powerful levels of strength. Under Michael's guidance, they evolved into incredibly powerful beings, even attaining Emperor Beast-level strength. Thanks to his influence, they also learned to properly use their bloodlines abilities.
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