Chapter 288: The Monster’s Status

The forest stretched below them like an emerald sea. For seven days, the three had flown above the treetops, which were so dense they formed rolling waves of green and brown.They hadn’t seen a single human soul, nor a vendor, since leaving the valley where Mikko Viren had died.

<Let’s rest a little.>

The others nodded, as they were as worn out as he was.

They brought the ravens down to the ground, and once there, Reidar sat against a stone. He then opened his status.

—[<<STATUS>>]—

Name: Reidar Miller

Level: 337

Health: 5460

Mana: 50258.13

C.L.A.S.P.: 1329580 / 1469800

Available Attribute points: 0

Skills: Summon Cinderheart Efreeti, Summon Terran Bulwark, Summon: Tidal Saint, Summon: Zephyr Muse, Mark of Frailty, Bastion of Will, Font of Life, Universal Panacea, Summon: Bark Behemoth, Summon: Twin Boulderbacks, Summon: Shadow Swarm, Storm-Wyrm’s Ire, Summon: Mana-Forged Dreadmaw, Dreadmaw’s Corrosive Mist, Tetra-Lion’s Cataclysm, Sovereign’s Absolute Carapace, Overmind Consciousness, Apocalyptic Catalyst, Summon Vorathid Sky-Hunters, Summon Undying Legion, Summon Apex Menagerie, Summon Shadow Sovereigns, Summon Spectral Quadraginta, Summon Archon Rift-Lords, Touch of the Eternal Sovereign, Genesis Garden, Yggdrasil’s Grasp, Emperor’s Decree, Event Horizon Javelin, Chaos Storm, Presence of the Sovereign

Equipment: Scepter of Whispers, Helm of the Swift, Vestment of Shadows, Greaves of the Sentinel, Gauntlets of Precision, Boots of Silent Steps, Bracers of Might, Cloak of Obscurity, Sash of Arcane Binding, Amulet of Vitality, Ring of Echoes, Signet of the Elder

Proficiencies: Velia’s Regional Map (64%), Velia’s Monster Compendium (72%), Intermediate Spellcraft Mastery (88%), Warrior’s Dominion (65%)

Attributes: (S.H.I.E.L.D.: 27.5 + 27.1), (A.C.U.M.E.N.: 121 + 145.8), (F.L.A.I.R. : 17 + 28.7), (F.L.I.P.: 17 + 39.6)

Minions: #N/A

Survival Points: 21,605,642

Trait: Skill Sharing

Perks: Efficient Scavenger (6/6), Arcane Potency (6/6), Mana Attunement (5/5), Mana Font (6/6), Focused Mind (5/5), Rapid Learning (5/5), Mana Regeneration (10/10), Arcane Resilience (4/4), Empowered Effects (5/5), Arcane Leech (5/5), Spell Control (5/5), Pack Tactics (5/5), Elemental Infusion (5/5), Resilient Constructs (6/6), Grave Calling (20), Boundless Legion (10/10), Legion’s Fortitude (5/5), Ethereal Anchor (5/5), Mana Siphon (10/10), Shared Resilience (1/1), Legion Commander (5/5), Unsleeping Sentinels (1/1), Territorial Dominance (4/4), Adaptive Evolution (10/10), Symbiotic Regeneration (8/8), Soulforged Armor (10/10), Legion’s Onslaught (8/8), Inspired Creation (8/8), Master Gatherer (8/8), Systemic Salvage (10/10), Deft Hands (9/9), Blueprint Genius (1/9)

Perk Points: 0

Titles: The First Killer, The First Apprentice, The Pioneer, Creature Slayer IV, Rift-Sprite Hunter IV, The Exterminator, Guardian of the Innocents, Adept Learner, Abyssal Caller, The Apex, Titan Breaker, Mana-Forged Will

Profession: Tailoring (LVL150), Woodworking (LVL129), Enchanting (LVL187)

—[<<END>>]—

The numbers were impressive, yet Reidar knew they weren’t enough. Silas was level 370—maybe even stronger now. But there was nothing they could do about it. They could only move forward and hunt.

<Level 337.>

The influx of C.L.A.S.P. points from Viren and the 21 monsters they hunted on the way had been a deluge.

He glanced at his companions.

—[Lena Merridon—Level 325]—

—[Jake Roberts—Level 310]—

They were growing too. The level gap that usually separated survivors was widening into a chasm between his team and the rest of the world. They were apex predators walking through a world of sheep.

It wasn’t just that, but several of his skills had hit 100% proficiency during the battle with Viren. The System had offered evolutions, and some of them even merged for some reason. The results were astonishing, but nothing that would take a short amount of time to go through.

Besides, Reidar was focused on two skills, in particular.

He focused on the first one. Summon Feral Pack was gone. It had been his bread and butter for months, but it had reached its limit. In its place sat something far more terrifying.

—[« Summon Apex Menagerie »] —

Tier: 32 Type: Active Casting: Instant

[ Core Attributes ]

Mana Cost: 6,000 (Fixed)

Spell Type: Batch Summon

Cooldown: 5 minutes

[ Summon Attributes ]

Summon Potency: 10 x Apex Beast (Caster Level)

Summon Type: Beast / Insect

Available Forms: Wolf, Panther, Bear, Horse, Crow, Death-Stalker Scorpion, Razor-Mantis.

[ Summon Abilities ]

Savage Strikes: All summoned beasts possess this ability, increasing their next attack melee damage by 50%.

Scorpion:Neurotoxin Sting (Paralysis).

Mantis:Vorpal Scythe (Ignores Armor).

[ Acquisition Data ]

Source: Evolved from "Summon Feral Pack" (100% Proficiency).

—[« END »]—

It was a significant upgrade. The mana cost was high, but the creatures scaled to his level perfectly. Besides, they got more skills, and he also got two new variants, while the older ones were still there.

He scrolled down to the next evolved skill of interest. His Vorathid Foragers, the tiny spies and swarmers that had served him so well, had also changed.

—[« Summon Vorathid Sky-Hunters »] —

Tier: 31 Type: Active Casting: Instant

[ Core Attributes ]

Mana Cost: 500 per creature

Spell Type: Variable Summon

Cooldown: 5 seconds

[ Summon Attributes ]

Summon Potency: 1 x Vorathid Sky-Hunter (Caster Level -5)

Summon Type: Insect / Beast (Flying)

Duration: Until Defeated or up to 5 hours

[ Summon Abilities ]

Venom Spit: Ranged acid attack that blinds targets.

Dive Bomb: Strikes from above dealing 300% damage.

Pheromone Mark: Painted targets take +25% damage from all Insects.

Evasive Flutter: 40% chance to dodge physical projectiles.

Hive Rage: Attack speed doubles when the caster is injured.

Pounce: Leaps a short distance to strike a target, staggering them. Size Shift: The Forager can temporarily increase its size, gaining a boost to its S.H.I.E.L.D. attribute for a short duration depending on the size increase. They gain F.L.A.I.R. if they get smaller.

[ Acquisition Data ]

Source: Evolved from "Summon Vorathid Foragers" (100% Proficiency).

—[« END »]—

The change was serious. Their levels were now just 5 levels below his; they had gained many skills, and their duration had increased from two hours to five. But the best part wasn’t any of that—it was the fact that these were tier 31 creatures.

They were going to be massively useful, to the point that they could actually become his main troops. The only problem was that they weren’t titans, and while they were tier 31 creatures of high level, they were still weaker compared to the monsters he was fighting now.

It was not like an ant battling a human anymore, but rather a dog doing so.

<Yeah... it’s a good comparison.>

A dog could kill a human, but if a human got serious, there was no chance for the dog to survive.

Reidar closed the interface. The tools were there. Now he just needed a target.

"The ground is shaking," Jake said.

Reidar looked down as the pebbles at his feet began to vibrate.