Solo Leveling with Copy Ability

Markus sat before his status screen, carefully reviewing the results of his ongoing training and the recent progress he had made. It had been a long and arduous journey, but now it was time to evolve the skills that had reached Level 10. He looked at the skills. Arcane Mastery and Winged Flight, both of which had reached their peak. After a moment of reflection, he confirmed his decision to evolve them. Arcane Mastery would now become Arcane Dominion, a more potent form that would grant him the ability to multi-cast, drastically reducing his mana consumption while allowing him to combine multiple elemental forces into single attacks. His Winged Flight evolved into Celestial Wings, enhancing his speed and maneuverability in the air, granting him the ability to perform rapid aerial maneuvers with ease. He could now strike with unparalleled precision while moving at speeds that could rival even the fastest foes.

Once the evolutions were complete, Markus turned his attention to the news. Markus reviewed, scanning the details of today's joint operation between the AhJin and Knights Guilds. He remembered every element with uncanny clarity, a raid on a high-grade gate in Busan, coinciding with the gate break at JinAh's school. Markus activated his Silent Phantom ability and moved swiftly toward a vantage point mere meters from JinAh's school. The air pulsed with unstable mana, and as the predicted gate break commenced, he felt the energy surge around him. At that exact moment, he deactivated his invisibility, stepping boldly into the chaos that was about to unfold, every fiber of his being focused on the mission ahead.

In the ensuing turmoil, Markus's strategic command took shape. With a single, deliberate thought, he summoned five Doom Knights and ten Vampire Lords, their imposing forms materializing as if carved from the night itself. Recognizing the urgent need to safeguard the vulnerable students, he immediately ordered another five Vampire Lords, renowned for their swiftness and human-like communication abilities, to rush forward and guide all the students safely to the school's entrance. Their calm, articulate voices reassured the frightened children as they relayed clear instructions to move toward safety, while the rest of his summoned forces were commanded to clear the corridors of any hostile orcs. Simultaneously, Markus called forth twenty hybrid ant monsters resurrected from the brutal Jeju Island massacre. These relentless, transformed creatures were tasked with scouring the area to locate and extract every scrap of resource from the broken gate, hauling the valuable loot to the school's entrance. As bystanders recorded the surreal spectacle on their phones, their expressions oscillated between awe and terror. Despite the growing crowd and the sound of frantic calls to emergency services, Markus's mind remained focused on the mission, knowing that every moment brought him closer to securing his advantage. Inside the school, chaos reigned as orcs stormed the corridors in a desperate bid to exploit the instability. Markus, moving with measured, thought-driven precision, entered the building and unleashed controlled bursts of lightning and metal manipulation, using nearby scrap metal as projectiles, to systematically neutralize the invaders. In a classroom, he found JinAh and several terrified students, guarded by the familiar presence of JinWoo's shadow soldiers. As an imposing Orc Leader, known as Gornak, stepped forward with cautious authority, Markus activated the Monster Language Fluency skill he had previously copied from JinWoo, engaging in a brief yet commanding dialogue that left the orc leader momentarily silent and respectful of his overwhelming power.

After the orcs were systematically eradicated, Markus, ordered his ant hybrids to collect and transport the fallen bodies to the entrance of the school. Outside, police vehicles, KHA agents, and media crews had already converged, their cameras flashing as they recorded every detail of the unfolding operation. The hybrids, a ruthless fusion of necromantic power and precise control, moved in disciplined formation, hauling the orc corpses away as tangible evidence of the chaos they had wrought. Inside the besieged school, order was gradually being restored when Sung arrived atop his shadow mount, Kaisel. With a calm, commanding presence, he descended onto the scene and approached Markus. offered a measured nod and a few quiet words of thanks, acknowledging the critical role Markus had played in securing the area. His arrival lent a sense of legitimacy to the rescue operation, reinforcing the message that their combined strengths had averted an even greater catastrophe. In the midst of the controlled turmoil, JinAh emerged from among the clusters of frightened students. Her eyes shone with gratitude as she rushed into Markus's arms, embracing him warmly and placing a tender kiss on his cheek before leaving with her brother. The heartfelt display underscored the human cost behind the battle and served as a poignant reminder of what was truly at stake, even amid the relentless pursuit of power.

Once the immediate threats had been neutralized and the public's shock began to wane, Markus retreated to a quiet corner to review the unfolding timeline. His transmigrated knowledge, honed from his previous life and a thorough understanding of the original Solo Leveling narrative, confirmed that JinWoo was scheduled to enter the double dungeon once again with the key from the cursed box in approximately two weeks. This crucial juncture was a well-known future event, one that no ordinary hunter could predict, but one that Markus had meticulously noted in his personal records. Contemplating the day's events, Markus felt a pragmatic satisfaction tempered by a sober awareness of the challenges ahead. The precise coordination of his forces, the flawless execution of his orders, and the seamless integration of his strategies had all played out exactly as predicted. Yet, with Jin-Woo's next foray into the double dungeon looming on the horizon, Markus knew that every moment of preparation would be vital. As the city's lights flickered in the distance, he resolved to maintain his strategic edge, ready to shape the future of the hunter world on his own uncompromising terms. Markus, ever the consummate strategist, had been keeping a keen eye on the looming Tokyo gate event, a challenge that promised to further test the limits of his power.

Recognizing the potential to accelerate his level progression, he decided to ramp up his ethereal rift raids with renewed vigor. Not content with confining his conquests to Korean soil, Markus began acquiring rights for A and B grade gates in neighboring countries as well. The KHA President, observing these developments with a mix of astonishment and pragmatic amusement, remarked on the unprecedented efficiency of gate clearing operations conducted by Markus and Sung Jin-Woo. "We now have two war machines that make short work of high-grade gates," he chuckled during an internal briefing, his tone a blend of admiration and exasperation. He mused that it might soon become necessary to collaborate with other Hunter Associations in the region just to keep pace with the astonishing performance of these two elite hunters. Markus's relentless drive had already pushed his tally of cleared A-Rank gates close to triple digits, while his B-Rank gate count had already exceeded 120. His method was as ruthless as it was efficient: by utilizing his Card Copy ability and augmenting his necromantic prowess, he continually bolstered both his hybrid undead army and his already formidable personal stats. Each raid left his system registering new levels of power, further cementing his status as one of the most potent hunters in the world. As the numbers climbed and his reputation soared, the gap between him and the other guilds widened significantly. His calculated, almost clinical approach to power accumulation, combined with his innovative use of necromancy and strategic Card Copy selections, ensured that every engagement not only brought him closer to his ultimate goal but also forced the entire hunter community to acknowledge the sheer magnitude of his might.

The Tokyo gate loomed over the city like a headman's axe, its dark, jagged form slicing through the skyline as if heralding imminent doom. In Japan, the Hunter Association stood paralyzed by shock and disarray, government officials and HA agents alike appeared helpless in the face of such raw, overwhelming power. The betrayal, long whispered about on internet forums, was now a public spectacle. Online threads buzzed with disdain: one user wrote, "This is the result of our incompetence, a betrayal that cuts deeper than any blade," while another remarked, "Japan's pride has been shattered by these events. We trusted you, and now everything is falling apart." The public's outrage was palpable, and the weight of their collective disappointment hung over the shattered remnants of trust in the system.Watching the live news broadcast on his sleek phone, Markus absorbed every detail with a cold, calculating focus. His transmigrator knowledge confirmed what no one else could know: only ten days remained until Sung would enter the double dungeon at Karutenon Temple with the key from the cursed box, a pivotal moment that would reshape the balance of power. As he reviewed the timeline and future events, Markus's mind churned with ambition; he desired not only to manage his own system but also to unlock abilities akin to those of the Architect himself. This was a chance to transcend conventional limits, a chance to seize control of destiny itself. He wanders if after copying Monarch of Amid this turbulent backdrop, Markus's Abyssal Dominion reached an unprecedented level. Level 10, and evolved into the formidable Grave Lord. This evolution brought forth new, awe-inspiring summons that exemplified his relentless pursuit of power. With grim satisfaction, he activated his command, summoning twenty Fire Dragons and twenty Lightning Dragons alongside fifty Graveguard Hussars. The Fire Dragons, their scales aglow with molten embers and eyes burning like twin infernos, roared with the fury of a living blaze, while the Lightning Dragons crackled with storm-infused energy, their sleek, sinuous forms trailing bolts of brilliant electricity as they soared through the air.The Graveguard Hussars, elite spectral lancers born from the dark recesses of necromancy, emerged with an eerie, otherworldly grace. Mounted on swift, ghostly warhorses adorned with tattered funeral drapes and battered iron barding, these warriors moved with predatory precision, capable of phasing through solid objects to ambush unsuspecting foes. Their spectral lances, imbued with cursed energy, inflicted wounds that not only festered with darkness but also paralyzed their victims, forcing them to relive their most harrowing regrets as they lay incapacitated. Hailing from the honor guard of a long-deceased king, these Hussars were bound by a sacred oath to protect his desecrated tomb, and in their service, they now symbolized the dark majesty and unyielding resolve of Markus.

Markus returned to his hotel after a long time. Tokyo's gate will break tomorrow and Markus will go there after he copies Architect skills and abilities. Now the waiting game has started. He stationed multiple Wraiths and one Wraith Lord, he named the Wraith Lord as Ethan_Venable. Ethan will be the one to point him to the Karutenon Temple. Ethan and Wraiths will be in invisible state all the time to inform him the moment Jin Woo leaves his home. Markus serves himself another whiskey while his status page appears, he examines it in satisfaction.

Name: Markus Tenebris

Titles: Lord of the Undead

Race: Divine Human

Class: Arch Magus

Level: 96

Exp: 7.4M / 10M

Core Stats

STR: 3,500

AGI: 3,000

END: 3,800

INT: 5,000

WIS: 4,200

LCK: 1,800

Free Stats: 450

Health & Resources

HP: 35,000 / 35,000

MP: 200,000 / 200,000

SP: 54,400 / 54,400

Regeneration Rates

HP Regen: 7,000 HP/min

MP Regen: 20,000 MP/min

SP Regen: 2,400 SP/min

Abilities & Skills

Elemental Resistances: 85% resistance to Primary and Secondary Elements

Arcane Aegis (Lv. 4)

Magic Defense: Absorbs 80% of all incoming magic damage.

Physical Defense: Reduces 40% of non-magical physical damage.

Auto-Activation: Deploys reinforcement layers if Markus takes consecutive hits.

Barrier Strength Scales with INT & WIS.

Combat & Summoning Mastery

Void Traverse (Lv. 9)

Active: Enables instant teleportation up tp 1 km. with 2 sec. cooldown and reduced mana cost.

Passive: Increases spatial awareness.

Cold Weapon Mastery: Max

CQC Mastery: Max

Grave Lord (Lv. 1)

Unified skill that fuses Undead Summoning, Shadow Reservoir, and Undead Army Control. 

Allows Markus to raise hybrid undead, summon undead units, and store fallen entities in the Shadow Reservoir.

Summonable Units:

Basic Skeletons

Ghouls

Wraiths

Wraith Lords

Bone Reapers

Death Knights

Doom Knights

Liches

Lich Lords

Lich Generals

Vampires

Vampire Lords

Frost, Fire, Lightning Dragons

Dragon Priests

Bane Lords

Graveguard Hussars

Total Summon Cap: 1,000 units Shadow Reservoir Capacity: 10,000

Mastered Arcane Skills

Master of Arcana (Lv. 6) Manipulation of Primary, Secondary and copied arcane elements

Metamorphosis Mastery (Max)

Soul Harvest (Lv. 7) Souls of the fallen enemies are absorbed by Markus to regenerate his Mana, can be used to empower the summoned undead hybrids

Superior Healing Mastery (Lv. 2) Heals abnormal statuses, removes curses, heals ailments, regrow limbs etc.

Ageless Body (Max)

Celestial Wings (Lv. 1)