Leaving her on the kitchen floor, still drenched in his white gold, he pulled his pants up, grabbed his satchel, and left the house, saying he would return soon.
Meanwhile, Jessica lay on the floor and gave a weary, satisfied nod as she gasped for air.
*Thud*
"Ugh... I’m smelling like shit," he muttered, sniffing his armpit. ’Fucking my big-ass aunt always leaves me drenched in sweat,’ he thought.
...
*Creak~ Clank*
Daniel closed the main gate and climbed up to his room. Inside, the room was cleaned and the floor washed, as though someone had scrubbed it clean with real effort.
He dropped his satchel on the bed, changed out of his clothes into a towel, and headed out toward the well to take a bath.
Minutes later, refreshed, the scent of sandalwood clinging to his body, he returned to his room.
While he was bathing, what he didn’t realise was that Esmeralda was peeking through a narrow gap in the window, watching him bathe naked, her eyes fixed on him.
...
Lying on the bed on his back, he pulled out his pouch and the grimbook, then opened it.
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(Page: -1)
Name: Daniel Dikson
Race: Human
Companion: Veilintina [Lust Demon]
Exp: 1/75000
Level: 50
HP: 5500/5500
Mana: 5670
Charm: 30 [+]
Strength: 70 [+]
Dexterity: 50 [+]
Vitality: 50 [+]
Intelligence: 80 [+]
Essence Points Available: 40
Skill: {Voodoo Trap} {Pouch} {Mana Link}
Ability: {Third Eye} { Veil Incantation} {Eternal Eye} {Varitas Incantation} {Astral Ghost}
Combat Arts: {Shadow Stepback} {Shadow Jump}
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Seeing level fifty, he flipped the page from the back and leafed over the pages after pages.
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(Page: 13)
Human,
Congratulations on reaching Level Fifty. With this, you have unlocked one of the special abilities that grants you the power of teleportation.
Read the ability carefully and follow its instructions. Grow stronger and continue to level up, for greater challenges await you in the future.
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*Flip*
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(Page: -13)
{ ABILITY }
Shadow Travel: A unique ability that allows the user to travel from one shadow to another at the speed of light, regardless of distance.
To utilize it, the user must first enter the shadow of any person and recite the required chant. Once inside, the names of all eligible subjects will appear, indicating which targets are available for travel.
With a simple touch, the selected target will be chosen, and the teleportation will be executed.
Also, the user can only travel once per shadow. Once the user arrives at the selected subject, that subject’s shadow will enter a 12-hour cooldown before it can be used again.
Warning: Without the Vex Incantation and the Voodoo trap, the user cannot travel to a subject’s shadow. If the subject’s shadow is exposed to intense or concentrated light, such as direct sunlight or other powerful light sources, Shadow Travel cannot be performed.
Mana: 100
Cooldown: 12hours
Chant: ? [+]
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Daniel placed his finger on the chant written in the book.
"Travel," he whispered.
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(Page: -14 )
Unlocks at level 55
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A surge of adrenaline rushed through his body as he re-read the description.
"Mom, Aunt Jess, Aunt Tressa, Lady Esme, Queena, Belinda, Elira, Tina, Cinderela... no, not her. I haven’t marked her yet. Does this mean I can immediately travel to their shadows? Fuck, I’ve got to try this."
He grinned, a spark of excitement flashing across his face.
But before Daniel could try it, he paused, clenched his fists, and poured all his remaining Essence Points into his stats.
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Charm: 30 ~> 35 [+]
Strength: 70 ~> 80 [+]
Dexterity: 50 ~> 60 [+]
Vitality: 50 ~> 60 [+]
Intelligence: 80 ~> 85 [+]
Essence Points Available: 00
Skill: {Voodoo Trap} {Pouch} {Mana Link}
Ability: {Third Eye} { Veil Incantation} {Eternal Eye} {Varitas Incantation} {Astral Ghost} {Shadow Travel}
Combat Arts: {Shadow Stepback} {Shadow Jump}
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His muscles tensed for a brief moment as his body suddenly heated up, a wave of warmth coursing through him like a hot breeze beneath his skin.
However, just then, a rock struck the window, bounced off the wall, and landed on the floor, grabbing his attention.
Daniel jerked around and turned his gaze toward the window, only to see a small rock with a note tightly wrapped around it with a thread.
"What the hell? Who threw this?" he muttered, then climbed down from the bed and picked it up.
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(Note)
It’s me, Naze. Come outside. The Commander called for everyone to gather. It’s urgent.
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Looking out the window, he saw Naze standing below in a brown tunic, looking like an ordinary townsperson. With his hands resting on his waist, Naze gave Daniel a quick nod, gesturing for him to come down.
Daniel gave him a nod, grabbed his satchel, and headed out of his room.
"What happened? Is everything okay?" Daniel asked as he stopped in front of Naze.
Naze gave a weak shake of his head. "From what I know, it’s not."
...
Underground, the room was filled with people gathered in a tense circle. Some wore black robes, while others stood with worried expressions on their faces.
As Daniel pushed his way through the crowd, he saw Zane’s body lying at the center, his skin slightly bluish as he lay atop the same white stone altar where Daniel had undergone his first Nightmare Trial.
"What’s going on?" he asked.
"Don’t know. The Commander said he found Zane’s body in the middle of the road coming from the kingdom," a stranger replied.
"Status," Daniel whispered, his eyes locked on Zane.
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Name: Zane Marrow
Age: 43
HP: 9998/10700
Mana: 5230/8700
Description: A calm yet intimidating man who has worked as an investigator in Exil for over a decade and holds a high reputation within the organization.
Debuff: The user is under the effects of a Pellipitian Mushroom Poisoning, caused by a spell. If the user is not treated within twelve hours, the poison will become permanent, resulting in death.
Time Remaining: 06:43:05
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*Clap-Clap*
The Commander clapped his hands, drawing everyone’s attention as he emerged from a doorway, followed by two women wearing green robes.
"Everyone, may I have your attention, please. This is a serious matter. We’re all in huge trouble," the Commander said, wearing a black outfit as he stood beside Zane’s body.
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