[ The story is completely fictional, it has no relation to reality. ]
Name: Demon King
Author: Hridoy Bappi
Publish: Niloyer Core
Part: 39
The night was coming to an end, so Alex didn't spend any more time hunting. He put his summoned skeletons back to sleep, leaving only General Skeleton to reach the camp.
-->>I was expecting a hybrid or some big beast here but it looks like we'll have to wait again. (Alex)
Alex was a little disappointed. Alex didn't pay attention to anything else. Alex sat straight on his General Skeleton. His destination was now towards the camp. He had been out hunting for a long time. Now it was time to return. As soon as his Skeleton Master gave the order, he started running towards the camp at full speed.
Alex no longer has trouble sitting. At first, he had trouble sitting on the skeleton because of the extra air, but now it seems pretty normal to him.
"Status Options"
Alex opened his status options to see his stats. Which appeared in front of him as soon as he thought about it. Alex expected to increase some more levels but there was nothing to be done. The more levels you increase, the longer it will take to increase the level. Alex knows the functions of the game he works on so he doesn't have to think about it too much.
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Name: Alex
Job: Host of Jiduri
Sub-job: Assassin
Level: 52
Strength: 50
Vitality: 48
Agility: 60
Stamina : 55
Intelligence : 52
Luck: 13
Stat points: 85
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Alex had thought that he would reach the full level of sixty by this time, but due to lack of time, his wish was not fulfilled. However, as a demonic beast, this level seemed too much to him.
-->>I don't think I've killed many spiders, do I? (Alex)
Alex tried to remember. Although he hadn't killed that many demonic beasts, he couldn't help but mention his skeletons. He had left his skeletons open, several of which had died. So Alex guessed that he and his skeletons had hunted over a hundred spiders.
Alex didn't pay attention to his stat points at all. That doesn't mean an increase now. Besides, his current stats aren't bad. So there's no point in suddenly increasing them. Alex was actually interested in seeing one thing. So he didn't wait any longer.
"Skill menu"
Immediately, all of Alex's skill options appeared in front of him in the form of projections. Alex was paying close attention to them.
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Skill: "Skeleton Army" (will be upgraded)
This skill allows the host to summon skeletons of slain living things. Skeletons are undead warriors who have no fear of death.
Depending on the host's level, he can create a skeleton army. It is possible to summon a maximum of twenty skeletons depending on the host's level.
Condition: The person it is used on must kill the host. This is an accumulative skill. So the skill will update when the host reaches the level obtained.
(1-49)--"Skeleton Army",
(50-149)--"Undead Army",
(150+)--"Shadow Army",
Cooldown: 6 hours
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As soon as Alex pressed the skill option, a new message appeared in front of him.
"Will Master upgrade his skill "Skeleton Army"?"
"Yes/No"
-->>Well, this is what I was waiting for. What would an undead army be like? (Alex)
Alex clicked yes. Immediately another message appeared in front of him,
"Master's skill "Skeleton Army" is being upgraded."
"Upgrade successful."
"Master has received a new skill. The skill name is "Undead Army". The skill description has been upgraded to the skill menu."
Alex didn't expect to see so many messages at once. But it was a good thing. Alex opened the skill menu again to see the skill details.
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Skill: "Undead Army" (will be upgraded)
With this skill, the host can summon the undead. The undead are dead warriors who have no fear of death.
According to the host's level, he can create an undead army. It is possible to summon a maximum of one hundred undead at the host's level. However, if the host wants, he can collect the souls of any objects he kills. With which the host can later create undead or strengthen his undead. If the host wants, he can give his powerful undead a name and give it special powers. However, for that, the undead must have a high power.
Condition: The host must use it on a dead object. This is an accumulative skill. So the skill will update when the host reaches the required level.
(1-49)--"Skeleton Army",
(50-149)--"Undead Army",
(150+)--"Shadow Army",
Cooldown: 1 hour
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Alex's skill was upgraded. Alex's eyes were wandering as he saw the details. His skeleton slowly stopped there. Alex didn't understand what was happening,
-->>I didn't give any orders. (Alex)
The skeleton stood up without Alex's command. Alex knew something was going to happen. So he got down. Suddenly, all his skeletons started rising from the ground and out of the black water. Alex just stared. Everyone was out of his control. But they weren't doing anything. The black water they had come out of suddenly surrounded them. Alex realized something was happening,
-->>So my skeletons are getting upgraded too!(Alex)
Alex was surprised. He still couldn't believe everything. Five years ago, he was an ordinary person who dreamed about fantasy. What was unreal to him was now real to him. Even though he had believed everything a long time ago, Alex sometimes felt like it was nothing but a dream.
The skeletons that had stood before Alex a moment ago were no longer the bone warriors. The black water covering them had lifted, revealing their new looks.
-->>Demonic Beast!
At first, Alex was surprised. Because they looked like demonic beasts. Especially General Skeleton. Looking at it, it would seem that it was still alive. Even in the darkness of the night, the magic that was happening in front of him was making everything around him light up like daylight. And it was clearly visible. Alex's other skeletons were in a half-skeleton state. Some parts of them had flesh visible. However, the one that was the big skeleton fox, not a single bone was visible.
-->>Then the strong ones will regain their former form, interesting. But the half-skeletons don't look good at all. (Alex)
Alex thought about his choice. And immediately half-skeletons appeared, all of which turned into skeletons like before. However, a lot of dark blue smoke came out from around them. Alex was surprised to see this. He couldn't understand what happened. But he didn't pay much attention to it.
-->>I have to get back to camp quickly. Otherwise, a lot of things could happen again. (Alex)
Alex glanced at the rest of his skeletons. Still, he ordered them to fall asleep. Immediately, a black pool of water formed beneath them, which they entered. And Alex climbed onto his newly upgraded undead. After a while of fighting, Alex saw,
-->>It's exactly like his living form. (Alex)
The fox looked exactly the same as it had when it was alive. However, its color had changed from orange to light reddish. Its eyes had changed from red to black. The difference was not that big. So Alex didn't pay much attention. He sat down on top of his undead. And ordered it to go.
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There is a small town outside the Demonic Forest. There is a small Hunter Association in this town with a very small population. The Hunter Association takes various types of tasks from the general public and completes them. As a result, the general public pays money, some of which the association keeps and the rest is given to the Hunter who completes the mission. The Hunter Association does not only take missions from the public. It also takes missions from the Noble and Royal families of the Kingdom. Moreover, they have their own missions for their Hunters.
The body of a demonic beast is very valuable if it is a powerful beast. The Hunter Association gives their Hunters various missions to kill various demonic beasts. Which the Hunters complete to earn money. This is how the Hunter Association in each city does their business.
This city next to the Demonic Forest is very popular for hunters. Although the general population here is low, the number of hunters is still high. Because the Demonic Forest is nearby, it is very easy for hunters to earn money.
The Hunter Association is a very large building made of wood. Although the building looks old, it is very strong. Inside, it is like a small pub. There are tables and benches. Many people are sitting and drinking there. There is a staircase on the right side to go up to the second floor. And there is a counter at the back. At the counter, you have to register to become a hunter and apply for a job.
A young boy came to the counter. He had an old sword on his left waist. His hair was completely yellow. Both of his eyes were yellow. He had a mask on his face.
-->>Excuse me?
The boy asked the pretty girl sitting at the counter. The girl was working on a paper but turned to him at the boy's call.
-->>Yes, how can I help? (The girl)
-->>My name is Lucifer. I would like to apply to be a Hunter. (Lucifer)
The girl looked at Lucifer for a while. Then she said,
-->>Okay, we have two tests. One is the energy test and the other is the fighting test. In the energy test, you don't have to do anything, just place your hand on the energy stone. If your energy is sufficient, you can apply for a hunter license. And if you can defeat one of our hunters in the fighting test, we will give you a hunter license.
Lucifer seemed much younger to the girl. She addressed him as "you". All Hunter Associations have two tests. Energy and Fight Test. Most Hunters choose the Energy Test because it is easier than the Fighting Test. In the Fighting Test, you have to fight with one of the strongest Hunters in the Association, where most of them lose the chance to become Hunters.
-->>I want to participate in the fighting test. (Lucifer)
Lucifer thought for a moment and said.
-->>Okay, our arena is behind us. Come with me. (Girl)
The girl at the counter started walking into the arena with Lucifer. The girl started thinking,
"Where do these weak people come from these days? Knowing that they won't be selected in the energy test, they want to bravely participate in the fighting test. Don't they know that only ten out of a thousand are selected in the association's fighting test. Anyway, I can't do anything about their stupidity. Maybe the number of people who get beaten up today will be higher than tomorrow."
Lucifer, on the other hand, is walking with the girl and thinking.
"I don't understand why energy is mentioned everywhere. Is everyone making fun of me because I can't use energy? But I've been waiting for a fight for seven days. So I've got a chance. Everyone in my world was weak. Let's see if there's anyone strong here."
To Be Continued ...
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