《Child Of Dawn》 Legacy "¡­ Are you sure you want this one, he is one of the weakest we have for sale today, Mr. Thomas?" The slave trader''s voice was laced with a mixture of curiosity and disdain, echoing off the cold, damp stone walls of the auction house. The air reeked of mold and sweat. "Yes, I''m sure he''s perfect. I can see the fire in his eyes, and I can''t wait to break it. He looks at me like he wants to kill me. That is why these beasts need to be taught that they were born into this world as nothing more than our servants. That is their one and only purpose, in the name of the Gods and goddesses. "Ok, if you say so, Mr. Thomas. Ok, boys, load up the carriage for Mr. Thomas. He''s buying this one as well. That would be ten silver, please." I heard the man say to my new owner as I looked at them with my cold, Dull amber eyes My deep black hair fell across my eyes casting a shadow over my face. My skinny hands holding on to the bars on the cage, My skin a shade of caramel. The more I listened to their conversation, the more hatred I held in my heart, and until the day I could finally rip their hearts out of their chests it would remain . These humans disgust me. They say that we are abominations, that we go against the gods. They even got all the other races to help them destroy our homelands in the Western continent, where many of our different clans and tribes resided, making us their slaves. I watched as my cage got carried onto the potbelly man''s carriage, filled with others like me, most from my race, but there were also a few of the other races, like elves and humans. As the carriage started moving, I heard the man talking to the driver about the dungeon that he had just bought, that he was going to put us to mine for resources or rare treasures. Apparently, he had hired a group of adventurers to clear the dungeon of any monsters that were there. As I was listening to their conversation about my fate, the more I could feel my sanity slipping. A lot of slaves will lose their will to live, most in the first year of being captured, until they ultimately try to kill themselves, only to be stopped by there masters. After this, they would just become a shell of their former selves. But this was different. I did not feel like killing myself. I felt like killing everyone on this carriage, even some slaves from the humans to elves, even my own race the beast-born because i can see it in their eyes that they would much rather die than live like this. Support the creativity of authors by visiting Royal Road for this novel and more. As I sat there in the dark, my eyes moving from the front of the carriage, the potbelly man, and the driver to the back, with the humans in the cages like mine, the only thing playing in my head was a single word: Kill. I thought I should kill them all. I could see the disgust written all over their faces. Even the human slaves looked at us with disgust, like we were less than dirt, like we were nothing. I thought maybe I could teach them a lesson when I ripped their heads off their bodies. When I showered in their blood, possibly then they would learn that they are the worms, that their only reason for being alive was for me to step on them. Instead of them seeing me like dirt, I would make them see me as a monster. As my head kept spinning, the voices in my mind kept telling me to kill them, to sever their heads, chop them up, turn them into my slaves. We finally arrived at the dungeon, where they forced us to come out of our cages and walk into the dark tunnel, where we would spend the rest of our lives. Inside the tunnel was wet and dark, but as you kept going down the staircase, we could begin to see some lights, some luminous rocks shining from the walls to the floor. These were the resources we were going to mine: mana stones. These stones were a valuable resource that all kingdoms used. They had a variety of uses like providing energy. "Listen up, worms! You are here either because you are a disgrace to the gods, or you are working off a crime. No, none of that matters here because here You are all worms." A strange man with a scar sliced across his left eye, said this, his voice dripping with malice. He was 6''2 (1.88 m) with hulking muscles. He was so much bigger than me. Not only that, but he looked like he could snap me in half with one hand. Not to mention, I could feel that he was in his 1st star of the apprentice stage core. Nevertheless, my mind told me I could kill him. That he was weak. I stood there looking at him with my dead, dull amber eyes. As they gave each of us a pickaxe to start mining the mana stones, eventually, the people with the Scarface, began to whip us when we weren''t going fast enough. As the whip found itself in my back bringing with it a stinging pain, I saw something in my eyes. It was a deep black, almost obsidian, with red letters written on it. Whenever I moved my eyes, it moved. I tried to Touch it But my hands just went straight through it, it said [All requirements have been met] [Do you wish to inherit Solomon''s legacy] [yes/no] Solomon [All Requirements have been met do you wish to inherit Solomon''s Legacy] [yes/no] As I stood there looking at those Mysterious words, my body was frozen from shock when I suddenly felt extreme pain in my back again. Who told you to stop get back to work worm one of the six guards said to me as he hit me with the Whip in his hands slamming me against the stone wall. when I picked up my pickaxe, I could see the smile on his face looking down on me even the other human slaves were looking at me with disdain only one person wasn''t looking at me like I was some sort of play thing like the humans were or like I was invisible like the other Beast-born. It was a dark elf girl even though she didn''t look like what a dark elf usually looked like she was Petite With shining pink eyes Long creamy white hair With pointed ears And she was beautiful with a slightly darker skin tone than mine she had a look of hatred in her eyes When she looked at the human Guards And a look of worry when she looked at... me? Yes, I accept I said, whispering to myself While maintaining eye contact with her [host has accepted Solomon''s legacy Installation process now beginning] [1%] [20%] [50%] [Error host body is not in optimal condition for Installation System gift Initiating please Brace for extreme pain] Ahhh I could see every one turn their heads to look at me but at that moment I didn''t care all I cared about was making this pain stop it felt like my organs were being Shredded and Remade all my hair fell out and Strands of hair sprouted forth, longer, wilder, and more unruly than before. It grew with an almost frenzied pace, like a living thing unbound. As the new hair grew, it seemed to absorb the faint light around it, becoming so dark it was almost invisible in the shadows. But when a stray beam of light caught it, the hair shone with a glossy, almost velvety texture. It was as if the very darkness itself had been transformed into a rich, luxurious mane. The hair seemed to ripple and flow like a waterfall of night, cascading down the back and shoulders. Its glossy surface reflected the faintest glimmers of light, giving it an almost otherworldly sheen. My teeth crumbled and fell out, leaving behind a trail of blood and shattered enamel. The pain was excruciating, like a thousand knives stabbing at his gums and jawbone. I screamed, the sound echoing off the cave walls. But even as my mouth bled and ached, new teeth began to emerge. Sharp, white, and perfect, they grew with eerie speed, cutting through his gums like tiny daggers. The pain was a burning agony My body convulsed again, this time my long, black tail with a white tip twitching violently. He felt a strange, tingling sensation, like my tail was being rewoven from the inside out. The pain was intense, a burning, searing agony that threatened to consume me. I screamed, my vision blurring as my tail seemed to stretch and contort, the pain reaching a fever pitch. And then, in an instant, the agony ceased. My tail lay still But as i looked down, I saw something that made my heart skip a beat. Another tail, identical to the first, sprouted from the base of his spine, growing with an eerie speed. My eyes widened in shock as I stared at my two tails Unauthorized duplication: this narrative has been taken without consent. Report sightings. Then A voice like nothing i had ever heard before echoed in his mind. It was a sound that defied mortal comprehension, a harmony of celestial music and pure, unadulterated power. The voice was beautiful, yet utterly emotionless, like a divine proclamation from a being beyond my current understanding.it said The being¡­ Arthur has officially been recognized. The being Arthur''s evolution to the Innate stage third star has been officially recognized to proceed with the evolution to the next stage the being Arthur must first €¡ê#£¤????, may ??? grant you luck. What the hell was that, but before I could think about it any farther The guards called their leader the man with the big scar over his left eye as he listened to me screaming in pain he finally spoke, throw him in solitary confinement and only give him food every two days maybe them he''ll learn to be quite he said while walking away and oh yeah you can rough him up if you want to as he said that the guards started smiling and some even laughed out loud as they approached me. They moved on to me punching and kicking me some even spit on me till they eventually moved me to deep dark cage in the corner of the dungeon wear my ony company was the glowing mana stones in the rocks and nothing else but bones and dirt to keep me company and finally after two more hours the pain stopped in that span I can''t even count how many times I Fainted only to wake up again and be greeted by the same pain over and over again then it happened. [host body is now ready to complete Installation] [70%] [100%] [Congratulations you are now the owner of Solomon''s legacy system. [Status] [Name: Arthur Morningstar] [Age:19] [Race: Beast-born] [bloodline: kitsune/lycanthrope] [titles: Solomon''s Successor, Brightest light] [Hp:100/100] [Mp:50/50] [Strength:10] [Intelligence:40] [Agility:10] [Stamina:30/30] [Skill points:2] [Stat points:2] [Quest] [Skills] [Inventory] [Shop locked] [Soulmates] [clan] Yeah. I understand none of this system or whatever you are what is your purpose [The system is Solomon''s legacy left behind by him after he was abandoned by the gods my Primary purpose is to help Solomon''s Successor] Who is Solomon, what Requirements did I meet to become his successor and how can I read this and hear you in my head I wasn''t able to read before. [Solomon was a great and wise king when he was born he was Blessed by all the gods it was said he could control the hell born that he could turn rocks into gold that he could control the weather along with many other things] [The requirements that you met to inherit his legacy is one you are one of his purest Descendants] [When you got the system it Implanted all the knowledge of reading and Writing into your brain] He was that powerful will I be Able to do those things too He asked his body Shaking in Excitement also how am I his Descendant what race was he.[no one knows what race Solomon is Descendants Not even the system Solomon had many wives and Concubines A lot of them were Demi humans so both your mother and father were Solomon''s Descendants Even though they had little of his blood] [Yes, the host will be able to do these things eventually] What does quest mean. [A Quest Is a challenge given by the system if the Quest is completed The host will get rewards But if not The host might get a Penalty] And why is there a clan option [Some systems functions Were made through the host Desires and Solomon''s Personality and taste Like the clan option and the soulmate option the family option was made because of the host deep desire for a family Solomon''s love of his family] [This allows the host to select People close to him that the system Finds compatible To become his family by blood This will also Create a unique connection between the host And his clan This allows them to grow alongside you the host''s clan can never betray them] I did always want a family, So what is the soulmate option to do [The Soulmate option was created solo because of the host hidden desires and Solomon''s taste. Solomon was a playboy that had multiple wives and concubines, but he loved them all equally and Obsessively Just as they did him so he united their souls for all eternity So even if they died and reincarnated they could always be together So depending on how much interest the host has, and a person has in the host they will automatically Be added to the soulmate list] Arthur''s Mouth was open as he sat there reading Over and over what the system just said in its mechanical voice Half Elf 48.49 and 50 done, the man said as he was getting up off the prison ground with skeletons all around him, but he didn''t really seem to care as he got up from doing pushups. Now staring into space looking at something only he could see with his long shiny wild Pitch-black hair going all the way to his lower back and his bright Amber eyes looking into space. This was of course Arthur it had been five days since they threw him into solitary confinement, he had only received food two of those days and only went out to mine in a separate area from everyone else to keep him alone and miserable, at least that''s what was supposed to happen. Hey Jeffrey, is that food for me, he said to the guard that always carried his food with a smile that made the guard uncomfortable I told you that''s not my name beast the guard said back with a disgusted face. I know, but you won''t tell me your actual name, so I just guessed was I even a little close this time he said with the same smile on his face. But the guard didn''t answer him this time, instead choosing to just walk away after throwing the food in the cage on the ground, mixing it with the dirt, making it inedible. And as Arthur watched the guard walk away the smile Slowly left his face, leaving him with an emotionless expression as he went back to staring out into space, status [Status] [Name: Arthur Morningstar] [Age:18] [Race: Beast-born] [bloodline: kitsune/werewolf] [titles: Solomon''s Successor, Brightest light, ????] [Hp:100/100] [Mp:100/100] [Strength:25] [Intelligence:40] [Agility:20] [Stamina:30/30] [Skill points:2] [Stat points:2] [Quest] [Skills] [Inventory] [Shop locked] [Soulmates] [Clan] I''ve really improved these past five days Those Daily quests are really a lifesaver; I just have to do 150 push-ups and sit-ups and am done. But before he could even get on the ground to start his sit-ups, he heard footsteps coming his way, he was Immediately on alert. Huh, why would Terry come back has he finally decided to tell me his name he thought until he recognized the sound of the footsteps this wasn''t a guard it was the person who''ve been taking care of him the past five days His body suddenly relaxed and one of the most beautiful smiles anyone could imagine appeared on his face. You know you don''t have to keep doing this Olivia am fine just eat your food if you give anymore to me, I fear you''ll look more like a skeleton than you already do. Shut up you know even as a skeleton I''d still be the most beautiful woman in the world right she said looking at me with those beautiful shining pink eyes. If you encounter this story on Amazon, note that it''s taken without permission from the author. Report it. I don''t know about most beautiful, but you''re definitely at least pretty so it makes up for your crappy personally. I am leaving because clearly you don''t want to hear how I plan to escape this place. Wait you finally came up with something, and you''re just going to leave without telling me what kind of friend does that¡­oh come on your still mad are you seriously not going to tell me Olivia¡­ Olivia I know you hear me ok, ok you win am sorry you are the most beautiful woman I''ve ever seen finally she stopped walking away now was that so hard Art. It was honestly the hardest thing I''ve ever done in my life. Well trust me the escape plan will be much harder she said while giggling and siting on the ground but first did those Bastards throw your food on the ground again yeah, but it''s not Really a big deal ill rip his throat out soon enough making sure he can''t eat anything again by the way I''ve been wondering how you can come see me so often when there are guards right in everywhere. Oh! I just used magic to make a temporary clone and then covered myself in shadows to sneak over here once the leader of the guards was gone because he''s the only one that is at the Apprentice stage, the rest of them are garbage at the innate stage so they can''t even sense mana yet. Hey, you know that at I was at the innate stage until a couple of days ago I know that''s what makes you so amazing for you to go from a zero star innate to a three-star novice would take at least 2 mouths for a regular genius, not to mention regularly talented people but you did it in 5 minutes. Do you know how remarkable that is art. not really this is still really new for me live anyway, so what''s the plan he said trying to change the topic oh yeah, so this is the plan¡­ Olivia, are you insane! How the hell are we going to survive that there''s got to be a better way. like what.. come on just trust me on this Art this is our best bet we can''t leave through the entrance they already set up camp out there with people even stronger the leader of the guards we have no other choice art. And even if we do manage to escape from the entrance you really think they''re going to just let us go without hunting us and killing us. we are nothing but slaves to them playthings so it''s better this way. Ok fine we will do your plan but if we die don''t say I didn''t say I told you so. So when are we doing this. Two days from now so get ready she said as she was getting up off the ground oh by the way why and how did you end up here anyway you''re not a Demi human or a human criminal, so how and why are you here soddenly he saw her stop in her tracks as she was walking away, and her body started to slightly shake. Until after what felt like an eternity for Arthur she finally said something you know how elves and vampires have been at war for a couple hundred years now? Yeah, I''ve heard some people talking about it for sometimes at the auction house, why? Well, what do you think would happen if high elf royalty had a baby with a vampire in secret. Escape So today is the day, huh, were finally going to escape, but are you sure this will work, and even if it does, how will we survive down there. don''t worry about that from what I''ve heard the guards saying this is a beginner dungeon so the monsters can''t be that hard to kill and even if they are I don''t know about you, but I would rather die then stay here any longer, the guards are starting to watching me more often, that''s why where lucky you got released form solitary because I don''t think I would have been able to sneak off to meet you anymore. I think they''re starting to notice how beautiful I am. How can anyone be so arrogant do you even know what it means to be humble. How dare you how can I be arrogant when what I am saying is true it''s not Arrogantes its pride. Whatever so Arthur are you ready. yeah Arthur said while turning to her seeing her take a deep breath. Okay on three, three two one. hey you two what the hell are you doing get back to work now the guard that was watching Arther and Olivas group said right before he saw a black flash of light appear before him grabbing his neck in a tight squeeze and swinging his body right into the ground as hard as it could breaking the bones in his back and legs killing him instantly. Hey what''s going on over here another guard came to an immediate stop as he saw what happened to the last guard his face grow into a mocking smile as he said looks like one of you beasts have finally gone mad looks like I''ll have to be the one to put you back into your place he said while looking at Arthur who still had his claws deep in the first guards neck. but unlike what the guard thought would happen Arthur didn''t answer him instead choosing to ask a question instead. where the hell is that scar faced guy and jimmy, I need to give them each a present especially Jeff, I told him I''d give it to him as soon as I could. How about you give them to me will deliver them for you beast. no I don''t think that will work as you''ll be dead soon enough. Right as Arthur finished his sentence he finally let go of the neck of the first guard he killed only to lunge right at the one he was talking to running on all fours he really looked like a wolf hunting its pray. you think you can kill me BEAST!!!! I''ll cut you down right now for this is humanity''s duty as the gods'' savants. Finally reaching the screaming hysterical man as he was drawing his sword arthur shot forward among the man''s heart before a sword got in the way trying to cut off Arthur''s hand before it could pierce his heart but right as it touched his hand he heard a changing sound like Matel hitting metal. Love what you''re reading? Discover and support the author on the platform they originally published on. What the hell is skin so tough is like its steel stage is this baster even at. all the slaves here except that elf girl the higher ups told us not to touch and to watch until the slave collars got here from the capital should be at the innate stage. Only the guards should be at the two to three star innate level. WAIT! where did that elf girl go I could swore I saw her with this beast. suddenly as he was thinking about the elf girl, he felt a ripping pain in this chest as he looked down he found Arthur''s sharp claws in his chest going right through his heart. the last thing he saw before he breathed his last breath was Arthur''s eyes staring at the other guards coming to see what was going on with so much Noise. and the last thing he heard was Arthur''s booming voice saying YOUR FINALLY HERE JIMMY!!! come come and let me rip your skin off your body with a big smile on his face like he was seeing a long time friend.yy..you really are just a beast. Mooh hell no the guard of the others said as he turned around and ran pushing the others to make his escape from that thing with its hand in his comrades'' chest. While the rest of them attacked together hoping to kill the beast. where the hell are you going JIMMY you coward come back here and fight me he said shouting while tearing through the rest of the guards to get to jimmy. Ripping through flesh blood spraying all over him but even through he was killing everything in his path the only thing his eyes were following was jimmy who was still running. but suddenly a smell he made sure to remember suddenly appeared it was the smell of the Scar faced guard. so he decided to kill jimmy later. So scar face you''ve finally decided to show your self... but before he could even finish his sentence he felt a heavy pain in his stomach as he caught the punch scar face threw into his stomach, he finally laid his eyes onto him the same long scar running across his face and that same ugly smile on his face as he started to attack again this time with fire on his hands. Inight let the fire burn you beast just go up in flames and die he said throwing his fist forward hitting Arthur right in the face burning him. he repeated this hoping to eventually seat him on fire but arthur remained steadfast in attacking back with his claws as he still hasn''t learned any magic or spells yet. ready to die beast. no but will make sure to visit you in hell later to see how they''re treating you later so don''t worry ok but right as he was about to rip Scarface''s head off Olivia came back and finished the job for him. will you hoary up we need to go before the rest of them come from the dungeon floors above she said while holding Scarface''s detached head in her hands I finally found the door to the next floor. Okay am coming I just need to do one last thing before we go to the next floor. jimmy? JIMMY! Frozen Descent Olivia gazed down at the severed head in her hand, the head guard''s lifeless eyes staring back at her. She wondered how long Arthur would take to finish his business with Jimmy. Time seemed to slow down in the dimly lit dungeon, the only sound being the faint dripping of water somewhere in the distance. As she looked up, her eyes locked onto a figure emerging from the shadows. Arthur''s imposing form strode towards her, his long black hair a wild tangle around his chiseled features. His caramel-hued skin seemed to glow in the faint light, and his eyes, those piercing, glowing amber eyes burned with an inner fire. Arthur''s tall, muscular frame seemed to radiate power, his broad shoulders and chest a testament to his unnatural strength. However, his appearance was marred by the tattered and worn clothing that hung from his body, a constant reminder of his slave status. Grime and dirt coated his skin, and his hair was matted with dust and debris. Yet, despite the wear and tear, his beauty shone through, a testament to his inner strength and resilience. Olivia''s gaze was drawn to the blood splattered across Arthur''s arms; his claws still stained with the evidence of his recent battle. Her own appearance was similarly worn and weary. Her long, creamy white hair cascaded down her back like a river of moonlight, though it was dulled by the dirt and dust that coated it. Her glowing pink eyes shone like beacons in the dim light, illuminating her heart-shaped face and delicate features. Despite her average height, she exuded a quiet strength and determination. Her tattered and worn clothing seemed to be on the verge of ripping apart, a testament to her own slave status. As Arthur approached, Olivia felt an unsettling chill run down her spine. She stood before the door, her hand reaching out to grasp the icy handle. The cold seemed to seep into her bones, despite the fact that she hadn''t yet opened the door. A shiver danced across her skin as she sensed the frozen wasteland that lay beyond. " Took you long enough. We are currently on the forty-ninth floor, for some reason it looks like they didn''t try to clear the rest of the dungeon so we just have to keep going till we reach the last floor and if we manage to clear it, we will be able to get out from there," Olivia said, her voice steady despite the growing unease within her. She held out Scarface''s head, her eyes never leaving Arthur''s face. "So shall we proceed?" Arthur''s gaze flickered to the head, a hint of a smile playing on his lips. "After you, my dear," he said, his deep voice low and husky. Unauthorized use: this story is on Amazon without permission from the author. Report any sightings. As they were talking the rest of the beast-born slaves just sat on the ground waiting for the other guards from the higher floors to come their eyes dull and dead. Together, they stood before the door, the cold emanating from it like a dark, icy breath. With a deep breath, Olivia grasped the handle and pulled the door open, revealing the frozen abyss that lay beyond. As soon as the gate opened a blistering cold struck them chilling them to the core, but something didn''t feel right like this cold wasn''t supposed to be there like it wasn''t natural Right as they walked through the gate it soddenly closed right behind them but before they could find out why they heard the sound of deep growling there eyes followed the sound and what they saw before them was a pack of ten wolflike beast. They were at least as big as a small hut each their fur was as white as the snow they were surrounded by, they had sharp teeth poking out of their mouths that looked like they could tear through steel around their necks was sharp spikes of ice. Arthur''s eyes narrowed, his gaze sweeping across the pack as he sized them up. His nails extended into claws, the tips glinting in the faint light. Olivia stood right next to him her beautiful face hardening as she reached down into her shadow pulling out a long sword made of darkness that was constantly flaring almost like fire. With a deep breath she turned to Arthur and said whoever kills more has to do one thing the other person says no matter what deal? ok bet he replied with the biggest smile on his face. And with that they charged forward. The pack erupted into a frenzy of snarls and growls, their massive bodies hurtling towards Arthur and Olivia like living avalanches. The air was filled with the sound of claws scraping against the Icy ground, and the heavy thud of bodies colliding. Arthur dodged and weaved; his agility belied by his massive frame. His claws ripped through the beasts'' fur, tearing into their flesh with ease. Olivia fought with the same ferocity if not more with the sword of darkness in her hand slicing through the air with a haunting whisper. As the first beast fell before her Olivia sword bit deep into its side, and as it did, the beast''s began to twist and contort, its fur receding as darkness spread through its veins like a stain. Its hearts stopped, its body crashing to the ground with a lifeless thud. the same befell the next beast, and the next, each one falling before Olivia deadly sword like wheat before a scythe. While Arthurs attacks were brutal and straightforward. Olivia''s sword seemed to wield a dark, insidious power, one that corrupted and twisted everything it touched. As the battle raged on, the snowy landscape became a blur of white and red, the beast bodies piling up like a charnel house finally, the last beast fell to the ground, its body crashing onto the ice with a deafening thud. Arthur and Olivia stood panting, their chests heaving in unison. for a fleeting moment, they simply gazed at each other, their eyes locking in a silent understanding as they stood there suspended in a moment of mutual admiration. After what felt an eternity Olivia finally broke the silence that settled between them. looks like I win by one two less than I thought but I can accept this she said with a smile that still looked beautiful even with the blood on her face that was slowly freezing due to the cold. Affinities Damn it that''s not fair Liv if you didn''t steal that last kill from me, I would have won, and you know it well we made no rules except who had the most kills won so i won stop complaining. We have to find some where to rest before more beasts or maybe even monsters find us and those beasts were just at the feral stage, so they were most likely just scouts for the stronger ones in the pack that''s why they barley had any Intelligence and where so weak. she said while putting her sword back in her shadow. Okay but what''s that sword why does it look like that how did you make it and what did it do to those wolves Arthur asked. Olivia walked beside him in the snow searching for a cave to rest in before they go and challenge the boss of the fiftieth floor, her pink eyes gleaming with amusement "with my darkness affinity, i learned a spell to shape darkness into any shape i want as long as i have the mana. So, I made a sword with the darkness from my shadow and then made the darkness like a poison with my poison affinity so when i cut then the darkness went into their veins stopping their hearts. Ok but can you explain to me what an affinity is so i can get a better understanding of what you just said, as they were walking, and Arthur asked this question Olivia suddenly stopped walk and turned around staring to stare at him a confused look on her face. What do you mean explain affinities do you not know what affinities are, of course I don''t know I''ve been on the run half my life and the other half I''ve been a slave so how would i know and if i did why would i ask you to tell me what they are Arthur said with a questioning look on his face. Olivia''s expression softened, its just that most people have to have at least a entry level understanding of their affinities to make the passed the innate stage but you don''t even know what an affinity is that makes you even more of a genius then i thought. "Alright, I''ll explain. An affinity is a magical connection to a specific element or concept. It''s like a... a resonance that allows us to tap into and manipulate that element. For example, my darkness affinity lets me control and manipulate darkness. My poison affinity lets me create and manipulate toxins." Arthur''s eyes widened in understanding. "So, it''s like a natural talent for magic?" Olivia nodded. "Exactly. But even if you don''t have an affinity for a specific element, you can still use it as long as you have an understanding of it. You just won''t be as skilled or efficient as someone with an affinity. For instance, I could try to use fire magic, but it would be much harder for me and probably not as effective as someone with a fire affinity." Arthur''s gaze turned thoughtful, and he nodded. "I think I understand now. Thanks for explaining it to me, Liv." I wonder what''s my affinity status: Unlawfully taken from Royal Road, this story should be reported if seen on Amazon. [Status] [Name: Arthur Morningstar] [Age:19] [Race: Demi-human] [bloodline: kitsune/lycanthrope] [titles: Solomon''s Successor, Brightest light, ????] [Affinities: Sun, Moon, Gravity, Dream, Illusions, Nature] [Hp:100/100] [Mp:100/100] [Strength:25] [Intelligence:40] [Agility:20] [Stamina:30/30] [Skill points:3] [Stat points:3] [Quest] [Skills] [Inventory] [Shop locked] [Soulmates] [Clan] Six!!! hey Olivia, you said having more than one affinity is rare right, yeah why, so how rare is it for someone to have six of them. Olivia''s expression turned serious Art, it''s impossible I''ve never heard of anyone having more than four affinities even that is extremely rare. Since having so many it''s so rare I''ll just start learning how to use them one at a time so for now let''s start with gravity he said to himself As soon as he made his decision Olivia pointed ahead look Arthur a cave!! we can take shelter there until we''re all rested up As they entered the cave, the air grew thick with the stench of damp earth and decaying flesh. The walls of the cave were rough and rocky, the ground uneven and treacherous. The only light came from a small opening in the ceiling, casting a faint, eerie glow over the scene. Arthur''s eyes adjusted to the dim light, and he saw that they were surrounded by a pack of snow wolves, their eyes glowing like embers in the dark. There were at least a dozen of them, their fur a thick, white coat that seemed to glow in the faint light. Olivia reached into her shadow and pulled back out the sword made of darkness, its blade seeming to absorb the light around it. "I''ll take care of the ones on the left. You take the ones on the right," she said, her voice low and deadly. Arthur nodded; his eyes fixed on the wolves. He could see that they were in the feral stage, just like the previous pack they had encountered. They were big, powerful, and ferocious, but they lacked the cunning and intelligence of a truly powerful beast. Arthur''s nails extended back into his claws, and he smiled, a cold, calculating smile. He raised his hand, and the air around him seemed to thicken, the ground beneath his feet feeling heavier. The wolves, sensing the change in gravity, stumbled and fell. Arthur took advantage of the momentary distraction, focusing his gravity affinity on the first wolf. The wolf''s body began to compress, its fur flattening against its skin. Its bones creaked and groaned, the sound echoing through the cave like a sickening crunch. The wolf''s eyes bulged, its tongue lolling out of its mouth as it struggled to breathe. And then, in an instant, the wolf''s body collapsed, its bones shattering like fragile twigs. The sound was like a wet crunch, the wolf''s body imploding into a puddle of blood and fur. The other wolves, sensing their pack mate''s demise, let out a chorus of snarls and growls. They charged at Arthur; their jaws open wide. But Arthur was relentless, his gravity affinity crushing the wolves one by one. He focused on each wolf, his power intensifying until their bodies were nothing more than bloody, mangled messes. The cave was filled with the sound of crunching bones, the smell of blood and fur hanging heavy in the air. Arthur''s power was like a force of nature, unstoppable and unyielding. And when it was all over, the cave was silent, the only sound the heavy breathing of Arthur and Olivia. The wolves lay at their feet, their bodies crushed and broken. Olivia turned to Arthur; her eyes wide you have a gravity affinity? she said with a questioning look on her face Arthur smiled, his chest heaving with exertion. Yeah I just found out too he said with a wide smile on his face. First boss Arthur''s eyes slowly opened, his gaze meeting Olivia''s as she sat beside him, her back against the cave wall. The silence between them was comfortable. "We should get moving," Olivia said her voice barley above a whisper " The sooner we can get to the boss room the better." Arthur nodded, starching his limbs. His muscles still ached from the previous battles, but he felt more rested. He stood up, offering Olivia his hand to help her up as together they exited the cave. As they ventured deeper into the dungeon, the air grow thick with the stench of rot and decay and the air grow colder with each step they took. Arthur''s ears perked up, his sensitive hearing picking up the faint sound of howling wolves. He turned to Olivia, his eyes locked onto hers. "More wolves are coming," he whispered. Olivia''s gaze flicked to his, her eyes narrowing. She reached into her shadow, her hand emerging with a sword made of darkness that seemed to writhe and twist like a living thing. Arthur''s gaze swept the surrounding area, taking in the frozen landscape. The mana stones embedded in the ceiling and walls cast an ethereal glow, illuminating the snow-covered terrain. The air was crisp and cold, the snow crunching beneath their feet. As they stood there, the Snow Wolves finally arrived, their white coats blending seamlessly into the surrounding landscape. Their eyes gleamed like embers in the dim light, their jaws open wide as they charged. This looks like the main pack Olivia said Arthur focused making gravity lighter around himself, making himself lighter and more agile. He moved swiftly, his feet barely touching the ground as he dodged and weaved between the wolves'' attacks. Olivia fought beside him, her darkness sword slicing through the air with a haunting whisper. The wolves were a blur of white and gray, their bodies hurtling towards them with deadly precision. Arthur''s claws ripped through the wolves'' fur, tearing into their flesh with ease. Olivia''s sword seemed to wield a dark, insidious power, one that corrupted and twisted everything it touched. The battle was intense, the wolves pressing in on all sides. But Arthur and Olivia fought in perfect sync, their movements fluid and deadly. The wolves fell, one by one, until only one remained. The alpha wolf, its fur a brilliant white, its eyes glowing like embers in the dim light. Arthur and Olivia stood before it, their chests heaving with exertion. The alpha wolf snarled, its jaws open wide. And then, in a flash of movement, Arthur struck, his claws ripping through the wolf''s fur and into its heart. The wolf''s body crashed to the ground, its eyes fading to black. Arthur and Olivia stood panting, their chests heaving with exertion. As they caught their breath, Arthur''s gaze swept the surrounding area, taking in the frozen landscape. The monastones still cast their ethereal glow, illuminating the snow-covered terrain. "We should keep moving," Arthur said, his voice low and husky. "The boss room can''t be far." Olivia nodded, her eyes locking onto his. "Let''s go," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. Together, they moved forward, their senses on high alert. The frozen landscape stretched out before them, the mana stones casting an eerie glow over the snow-covered terrain. As they journeyed deeper into the frozen landscape, the monastones casting an ethereal glow over the snow-covered terrain, Arthur and Olivia suddenly found themselves standing before a gigantic wall. The wall stretched up into the air, its surface smooth and unbroken. But as they approached, they saw that the wall was not solid - it had a gigantic door set into it. The door was enormous, easily three times their height and just as wide. But despite its massive size, the door looked strangely delicate, as if it were made of a material that was both strong and lightweight. Arthur''s eyes narrowed as he examined the door, his senses on high alert. Olivia''s gaze flicked to his, her eyes gleaming with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. "This must be the boss room of the sixtieth floor," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. Arthur nodded, his hand reaching out to grasp the door''s massive handle. To his surprise, the door swung open easily, as if it weighed as much as a feather. The sound of creaking wood echoed through the air, but it was a surprisingly soft sound, as if the door were made of a material that was designed to move silently. The tale has been taken without authorization; if you see it on Amazon, report the incident. As the door swung open, Arthur and Olivia stepped forward, their eyes adjusting to the dim light within. And then, they saw it - a gigantic Snow Wolf, its body the size of a building, lay sleeping before them. The wolf''s fur was a brilliant white, its coat glistening in the dim light. But it was the wolf''s eyes that caught Arthur''s attention - they were a deep, dark red, a color that seemed to burn with an inner fire. As they gazed upon the giant wolf, Arthur and Olivia noticed that ten smaller wolves were sleeping around it, their bodies curled up in a protective circle. The air was thick with the scent of snow and wolf fur, and Arthur could feel the weight of the giant wolf''s presence bearing down upon him. He knew that this was the boss of the sixtieth floor, the guardian of this level of the dungeon. Olivia''s gaze flicked to his, her eyes gleaming with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. "This is it," she whispered. "This is the boss of the sixtieth floor. If we defeat it, we''ll be able to proceed to the sixty-first floor." Arthur nodded, his hand tightening into a fist. "Let''s do this," he said, his voice low and husky. Arthur and Olivia charged forward, their movements swift and deadly. The giant Snow Wolf, sensing their approach, slowly opened its eyes. The deep, dark red orbs seemed to burn with an inner fire, and Arthur could feel the weight of the wolf''s gaze upon him. The wolf''s massive body began to stir, its fur rippling with muscle beneath. The ten smaller wolves surrounding it woke up, their eyes snapping open as they growled and snarled. Olivia darted forward, her sword flashing in the dim light. She struck at the smaller wolves, her blade slicing through their fur and into their flesh. The wolves yelped in pain as Olivia''s sword cut through their bodies, inflicting mortal wounds. The poison from Olivia''s sword began to take effect, coursing through the wolves'' veins and weakening their bodies. The wolves stumbled and fell, their movements slowing as the poison overwhelmed them. Arthur leapt into the fray, his claws extended as he tore through the smaller wolves. But the giant Snow Wolf was not to be ignored, and it counterattacked with a swipe of its massive paw. Arthur dodged the blow by mere inches, his agility and quick reflexes saving him from certain death. He counterattacked, his claws raking across the wolf''s fur. But the wolf''s adaptations were formidable. It raised a paw, and as it did, a shimmering layer of ice formed over its wounds. The ice seemed to seal the wounds, stopping the bleeding and protecting the wolf''s vulnerable flesh. The wolf''s fur began to change, the individual hairs growing longer and sharper. The wolf''s claws, too, seemed to lengthen and sharpen, their edges glinting with a deadly sheen. "It''s adapting," Olivia warned, her voice low and urgent. "We need to end this quickly." Arthur nodded, his mind racing with strategies. He knew that they couldn''t keep this up for much longer - the wolf''s adaptations were making it increasingly formidable. With a fierce cry, Arthur launched himself at the wolf, his claws flashing in the dim light. Olivia followed close behind, her sword slicing through the air with deadly precision. The battle raged on, the two fighters determined to take down the giant Snow Wolf. The wolf''s claws swiped through the air, its jaws open wide as it sought to crush its enemies. But Arthur and Olivia were relentless. They dodged and weaved, avoiding the wolf''s attacks as they sought to find an opening. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, they saw their chance. The wolf''s defenses were down, its adaptations momentarily stunned. With a swift and deadly strike, Olivia''s sword sliced through the wolf''s neck, severing its spinal cord. The wolf''s body crashed to the ground, its eyes fading to black as it let out a defeated whimper. Arthur and Olivia stood panting, their chests heaving with exertion. They had done it - they had defeated the giant Snow Wolf and cleared the sixtieth floor. Rewards and Rest Arthur fell over his back supported by the unnaturally cold snow on the ground, panting heavily as he tried to catch his breath. ''''Hah...that one was a tough one... ''''he wheezed. Olivia came and sat down right beside him her chest heaving with exhaustion. ''''Tell me about it...i thought we were goners for sure.'''' As they sat there, they noticed some shiny objects lying on the ground before them Arthur''s gaze fell on a long slender spear with a crystalline tip. the spears shaft was made out of a dark, polished metal. Olivia, meanwhile, walked towards a set of armor pieces lying nearby. There was a breastplate, adorned with simple etchings and a pair of hand guards that seemed to be made of flexible dark metal. the armor pieces seemed to be designed for mobility and protection, rather than full coverage. Arthur picked the spear up, feeling its whight and balance in his hand. ''''this feels...solid, he said his breathing slowing as the examined the spear more closely. Olivia, meanwhile, began to put on the armor pieces, strapping the breastplate over her chest and securing the hand guards over her wrists. "This is a good start," she said, her voice muffled slightly by the breastplate. "At least I''ve got some protection now." Arthur looked over at Olivia, his eyes scanning her armor-clad form. "Do you even need protection?" he asked, a hint of teasing in his voice. "I haven''t seen you get really hurt, even against that boss." Olivia''s expression turned serious, her eyes clouding over. "Yes, I do need protection," she said, her voice low and measured. "I''ve been drinking the blood of the beasts since we came down here to heal my wounds faster." Arthur''s eyebrows shot up in surprise. "You have?" Olivia nodded. "But eventually, I''ll need intelligent lifeblood if I keep going like this. And I''d rather not have to rely on that if I can help it." Arthur''s expression turned thoughtful. "I see," he said, his voice softer now. "So it''s better if you don''t have to heal at all." Olivia nodded, her eyes locking onto Arthur''s. "Exactly." Arthur''s gaze returned to the spear in his hand, his eyes running over its length. He swung it experimentally, feeling the weight and balance. The spear sliced through the air with a soft whoosh, its tip glinting in the dim light. Arthur nodded to himself, impressed with the spear''s feel. He looked around the room, his eyes settling on one of the smaller beasts they''d killed during the boss fight. He walked over to it, spear at the ready. With a swift, precise motion, Arthur brought the spear down, aiming for the beast''s carcass. The tip sliced through the creature''s hide, biting deep into its flesh. Arthur grunted, satisfied with the spear''s performance. "Not bad," he muttered to himself. "Not bad at all." Here''s the next scene: Arthur looked up from the carcass, his eyes narrowing in thought. "Hey, Olivia? Why did these things appear anyway?" He gestured to the spear and Olivia''s armor pieces. Olivia walked over to him, her armor creaking softly as she moved. "It''s because of how dungeons work," she explained. "Each dungeon has a set number of floors. And at every tenth floor, there''s a boss monster." Arthur''s eyes widened. "Like the one we just fought?" Olivia nodded. "Exactly. And when you kill the boss monster, you get rewards." She gestured to the spear and armor. "Like these." Arthur''s gaze returned to the spear, his eyes shining with interest. "That makes sense, I guess. But what about the next floor?" If you spot this tale on Amazon, know that it has been stolen. Report the violation. Olivia smiled. "The next floor is a rest floor. You get one day to rest and rejuvenate. You can either turn back and leave the dungeon, or you can rest there and then continue on." Arthur''s eyes narrowed thoughtfully. "So it''s like a checkpoint, basically." Olivia nodded. "Exactly. And it''s a good opportunity to reassess your gear and your strategy before moving on." Olivia''s eyes gleamed with determination. "I''m close to breaking through to the next stage," she said, her voice low and focused. "So, during our rest day, I''ll be spending my time trying to break through." Arthur nodded, his expression supportive. "Alright, I''ll make sure to keep an eye out for you." Here''s the revised description: As they walked into the rest floor, Arthur couldn''t help but feel a sense of unease. The room was large and spacious, but it was as if the unnatural cold that permeated the dungeon had followed them here. The walls, once made of smooth stone, now glistened with a thick layer of ice. The floor, once covered in plush carpet, was now blanketed with a thick layer of snow. Long, tall icicles hung from the ceiling, their tips glinting like razor-sharp knives. The air was biting and cold, and Arthur could see his breath misting in front of him. Olivia, however, seemed undeterred by the cold. She walked over to a corner of the room, her eyes fixed on some point in front of her. Arthur followed her, his feet crunching in the snow. He slipped on a patch of ice, his arms windmilling wildly as he struggled to regain his balance. Olivia caught his arm, steadying him. "Careful," she said, her voice low and serious. "We don''t want any accidents." Arthur nodded, his eyes scanning the room. It was as if the rest floor had been transformed into a winter wonderland, but one that was deadly and unforgiving. Olivia released his arm, her eyes never leaving his face. "I''ll be meditating over there," she said, nodding towards a corner of the room. "Try to stay warm." Arthur nodded, watching as she walked away. He knew that he had to keep an eye on her, make sure that she was safe. But as he looked around the room, he couldn''t shake the feeling that they were being watched, that something was waiting for them in the shadows. Arthur wrapped his arms around himself, trying to warm up. But the cold seemed to seep into his bones, making his teeth chatter. "What''s going on with this cold?" he asked aloud, his voice shaking slightly. "It feels so...unnatural." Olivia didn''t respond, too focused on her meditation. Arthur looked around the room again, his eyes scanning the icy walls and the snow-covered floor. "It''s like...it''s not just cold," he muttered to himself. "It feels...eerie. Like something''s watching us." He shook his head, trying to clear his thoughts. But the feeling persisted, making his skin crawl. "And it gets worse every time we go deeper," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "What''s at the bottom of this dungeon, anyway?" Arthur''s eyes narrowed, his mind racing with possibilities. He didn''t like the feeling of being herded towards some unknown destination, with no control over their surroundings. He looked over at Olivia, who was still meditating. He knew she was trying to break through to the next stage, but he couldn''t shake the feeling that they were running out of time. "Olivia," he said softly, trying not to disturb her. "Were going to need to talk about what''s going on here. This cold...it''s not natural. And I don''t like it."