- What you choose? The figure in the hoodie came close to me.“I… I want to pass the final test!” “I made just such a choice… Because I’m not sure that he will be able to fulfill ANY of my desires.” It all looks too sweet... But I'll get the skill for sure.A deathly silence hung in the temple, and after that, a fire was lit in the hands of the fifth statue. So it was still a test? I turned out to be right!— Mortal! You have proven yourself worthy of our knowledge! Get your head down!I bowed my head obediently, and the entity touched me with its hand. After his touch, warmth began to spread through my body and I saw the cherished inscription.Congratulations!Obtained the active skill of the ancients - Subjugation of the Essence.Skill Description:Having passed the test, you deserve to wield the power of submission! You will no longer be affected by Mind Mastery skills below god level. You also gain the ability to subdue the body of any sentient creature whose level is ten or more
- I know."Okay, can you show me?" They did a very bad thing and I would like to deal with them.- See-o-o-o-o-o.Just perfect! I went out to hunt, and in the end I got the opportunity to find out the location of the elves' camp! And I already thought that I would be stuck here for a very long time! After all, I would have to look for them on my own, and the forest is just huge! Especially considering that you need to do it as carefully as possible ... My trip would definitely stretch out for a couple of months. But luck seems to be on my side.We decided to move out immediately after I put a bandage on the older bear as well, since he was also injured, and this severely hampered his movements. Also, I did not forget to leave food for them, taking out about ten kilograms of meat from my ring. I have many more, and it will help them.Having finished with all the cases, we moved forward. Misha led me deep into the forest. Along the way, we ran into other clubfoot a couple of times, but
Did you swallow your tongue? he asked again.- Not."Then why are you silent?"If I tell you, you still won't believe it.“Don't worry if you try to deceive me… Well, I'll understand that. After that, he pointedly took out a dagger from behind his back.Apparently, he is not joking ... And here again I am in the clutches of some adventurers, and again questions."First, I'd like to know who you are," I said insistently.- And you are brave! I like people like you. You like to insist on your own! Out of respect for your zeal, I will say. We are the New Expanses Guild, and I'm in charge here.Didn't I hear?! If I'm not mistaken, it's definitely them! That's what the doctor was talking about. It is very strange that he gave me this information so easily. Apparently, he is still deciding what to do with me ... And if I do not live up to his expectations, then most likely I will die, so he shares information. So, you need to try to get as much out of it as possible. And try not to die."No
- Two hours? Fuck off… I'm sorry, I had a bad dream. Why couldn't you get into my room?- All rooms are sealed from the inside with magic, they open only during an emergency and only with the permission of the head. These are our security measures. You can only knock it out with magic, but if you do that, everyone inside will probably die.“But what if there is a traitor inside?”“I’m telling you, everyone inside will die. I distinctly noticed a sly smile on her face, even though it was hidden under a mask.- Harsh...“By the way, before I forget, get ready and come to the pantry, we will give you a uniform.”— Uniform?“Yes, or do you want to walk around in these rags?” You can leave it, but ours also gives bonuses, and it looks better. And you have to wear a mask, sorry. We remove it only in front of friends or in front of an enemy who is already dead."Okay, I'll be there in a couple of minutes."- Deal! Astria chirped cheerfully and left.Wow… I stretched and sat on the bed. The d
- Let's move out!Everyone began to enter one after another into the portal to cheers. I thought they were more relaxed about work, but they seem to be crazy about adventure. Just like me, heh. So, something I again began to feel sympathy for them, you can’t afford this!After entering the portal for everyone, I found myself on a plain.“The dungeon will be here in a minute, take position and wait!” If you see movement, report to me immediately! - after her words, everyone literally “evaporated”. Where have you gone?!“Sol, why are you standing up like a stone?” Blake picked me up and we ended up somewhere in the bushes.I was a little taken aback by this antics, but kept silent. We watched the district and, together with everyone, waited for the appearance of the dungeon. Literally a couple of minutes later, a portal appeared in the clearing. Just a portal, it was similar to the one through which we got here. This is the third kind of dungeon I've seen. We waited for a go-ahead from
As soon as I squeezed my heart, the Lich's grip loosened, and we both collapsed to the floor. However, both survived. I realized that my actions were not enough, and frantically began to look for my dagger.— Yes, where are you?! I shouted and cast my gaze towards the throne.The dagger stuck into the dropped cover and was a couple of meters away from me. I abruptly stood up and jerked towards him, but the Lich grabbed my leg.- Let go, you bastard! I growled and kicked him in the face.He didn't let go of his leg, but he loosened his grip for a moment, allowing me to reach for my dagger. Pulling it out of the lid, I raised the weapon over my heart, ready to deliver the final blow.- Stop! We can agree! I'll tell you everything I know about people like you! Put down your dagger! Lich shouted.Reach an agreement? With the boss? I remember that all my conversations with the bosses did not end well for me, but the topic is really interesting.- What do you mean? What does "like you" mean
— Uh-uh… Where are you from?! What should I do with you?! I cried.The monsters stood in front of me and did not move. Don't want to attack? Then I'm on my own! I tried to draw my dagger and I succeeded! It's weird, but it's even better!- Well, shall we play? I looked at the monsters, and an evil grin appeared on my face.For a second it seemed to me that the monsters understood me and recoiled a couple of meters back. Are you afraid? Correctly!I grabbed the dagger more comfortably and charged forward. With the first blow, I hit a huge snake, but did not kill it. The next blows went into the void, and then I felt something hit me on the back of the head.***I woke up in my room with a terrible headache. Getting out of bed, I realized that I had no clothes on. Who managed to undress me and carry me to the room? Or myself? I don’t remember anything, only this damned dream was dreaming again. By the way, how is Elaine? I haven't heard from her for a long time.- I'm here.- Oh you…! I
Endurance will help me take more hits and generally strengthen my body. Useful, but for it to have a good effect, you need to pour a lot of points into it, and I don’t want to do that.Agility. I seem to be fine with her. Even if I send all twenty points there, due to the fact that the stats are cut off with each new addition ... I will not become much faster.But luck ... A characteristic that is too incomprehensible to me. It's like it's there, but it's like it's not there. It seems that I am pumping it, but I can’t understand that it works ... Although, on the other hand, would I be alive now if I didn’t raise its level? Well, I'll never know!To hell with it, I'll leave it as it is for now! Unless ... I’ll throw a couple into luck, I’ll finish it up to thirty ...Leaving eighteen free stat points, I headed towards the market. Characteristics are good, but information is also very important!Literally half an hour later I was almost there. The journey turned out to be much longer t