Deracs, a powerful mage scientist of the Dark Eclipse, has taken control of the library and its vast stores of knowledge. He has established a secret underground base beneath the library, where he conducts his experiments in secret. Deracs' research often delves into forbidden magics and studies ancient tomes that have been banned for centuries.
His experiments are risky, but the results are often astounding, and the Dark Eclipse relies on his expertise to maintain their power in the dukedom.
Despite the library's long history and reputation as a center of learning, few are aware of the true nature of Deracs' work. The common masses who frequent the library have no idea of the secret underground base, and the few who do are sworn to secrecy under penalty of death.
The underground base is a maze of dark corridors and hidden chambers, filled with magical artifacts and experimental equipment. Deracs and his associates work tirelessly in this secret laboratory, conducting their research and developing new spells and enchantments. The air is heavy with the scent of strange chemicals and the flicker of magical light from experimental apparatus.
The Dark Eclipse is well aware of the risks associated with Deracs' research, but they see it as a necessary evil. The knowledge and power that Deracs' experiments provide are essential to maintaining the Dark Eclipse's dominance over the dukedom. However, there are whispers among some members of the organization that Deracs' research has gone too far, and that the risks outweigh the benefits.
Deracs is not just a scientist but also a powerful mage, possessing rare mastery over three distinct mana attributes: fire, gravity, and blood.
His control over fire is remarkable, allowing him to create and manipulate flames with ease. He often uses this power to fuel his experimental apparatus, but it also grants him a fearsome arsenal of spells that can ignite enemies and destroy entire areas.
His command over gravity is even more impressive, giving him the ability to manipulate the forces of attraction and repulsion at will. He can make objects weigh more or less, cause them to float or fall with incredible speed, and even create localized gravity wells that can crush foes and destabilize structures.
And then there is his mastery of blood magic, a rare and highly controversial discipline. Deracs has delved deep into the ancient tomes of blood magic, discovering secrets that were thought lost to time. He can manipulate the life force of living creatures, siphoning their vitality to fuel his spells, or even control them like puppets. However, such power comes at a great cost, for the practice of blood magic is widely considered taboo and is punishable by death in many kingdoms.
Few days ago, Inside the secret underground base beneath the library.
"Lord Deracs, its time to check on the ghoul's progress. I will depart today and bring you good news soon." said a man with a wide grin across his face.
"I got something as Evolutuion Points when I ate flesh with the ghoul, will I get more of them if I eat more flesh?" Montu pondered while walking towards the ghoul.
[Yes, Evolution Points will increase]
[I can even help you to easily eat the flesh, after all I am here to help the Host]
[Quest Triggered]
Eat the fresh flesh of the intruders you killed
Reward: Memories of the Ghoul
Time limit: None
Penalty: None
[This will give Host a sense of accomplishment]
'This system, seriously... What would I do with the ghoul's memories? Atleast give me something useful you trash!' Cursed Montu is his mind.
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[It will surely be useful]
"Ahh, why are you making faces now? I will eat it. Happy now?" Sighed Montu.
'Am I just a slave of this system now? Do I have to do whatever it says? My life is fked up even when I got a second chance' Montu was thinking but got interrupted in between
[Host isn't a slave and neither am I treating the Host like one, and you got the second chance because of me. Don't think unnecessary things and focus on increasing your skills which will increase your chances of survival. This isn't a game anymore like your past life, if you die, you won't revive like you used to in the game.]
[Hmph]
[Quest Updated]
Eat the fresh flesh of the intruders you killed
Reward: Memories of the Ghoul
Time limit: 10 minutes
Penalty: -5 levels
[Enjoy]
"Oyee,oye... Don't be angry. I was just wondering about your existence." Montu said while sitting near the ghoul.
He put all the armors and weapons in the system inventory to use later.
He hastened and gobbled up the meat without even chewing as he had no idea how much he had to eat to complete the quest.
After 9 minutes
[100 Evolution Points received]
"What? I got 100 from just this much meat? I ate nearly 2 to 3 kg, but got double the evolution points compared to the last time. I guess human meat gives more points" He wasn't aware of the use of the points but was still satisfied to receive them.
[Quest Completed]
Reward Granted
Does the host wishes to see the ghoul's past?
[Yes] [No]
'Yes of course! Why would I reject now?'
Pressed yes.
Montu felt a sudden jolt as his soul was ripped from his body and pulled towards the ghoul's mind. He felt like a feather in gust of wind. Confusion overtook him as he struggled to make sense of what was happening.
Montu's body suddenly went limp.
As his soul was pulled out of his body, Montu felt a strange sensation wash over him. It was as if he was floating in mid-air, weightless and free. He could see his body lying motionless on the ground, and the ghoul. Montu felt a sense of awe and wonder as he watched the events unfold before him, completely detached from his physical form.
Montu's consciousness was pulled into the mind of the ghoul. He was surrounded by darkness, and he felt as if he was being pulled through a tunnel.
After a few seconds, he emerged out of the tunnel, and was floating in the air and saw a hut in the distance.
He was inside a village,hovering above the ghoul's house.
He saw the events that followed-
There was a man named Koji who lived a simple life with his wife and their 6-year-old son. They owned a small fruit stall in the bustling marketplace of their town and made ends meet by selling their wares to passersby.
However, tragedy struck when Koji's 6-year-old son was brutally bullied by some grown-up kids of the town for being the son of a poor fruit vendor. The bullies hit him hard, not realizing the extent of damage they had caused. The young boy fell ill, and despite Koji and his wife's best efforts to save their child, he passed away in a few days.