Translator: CinderTL
[You have once again escaped the vortex of death, much to the Daughter of the Night's delight. As a token of her favor, she has thoughtfully draped you in a thin veil woven from the essence of shadow.]
[From this moment forward, you can freely control any fluctuations of strength, life force, or even the faint glimmer of your soul. You can perfectly dissolve these emanations behind the veil, like a drop of water returning to the abyssal depths of the sea.]
[Even the most exalted of Gods, without deliberately focusing their divine attention, would struggle to discern your true depth.]
[A rather... convenient little gift, isn't it? Of course, walking in the shadows always comes at a small price. As for what that price might be, let's leave it a mystery, just as Shar loves to do.]
"Suppress... my aura?"
Roland frowned slightly, then with a thought, he "donned" the Veil of Shadows.
In the next instant, a cool, intangible sensation enveloped his entire body without resistance.
He clearly felt his own "signals" being suppressed.
Whether it was energy, life force, or soul, all were covered and absorbed by an invisible membrane.
He lowered his head to examine his hands.
His physical appearance remained unchanged, but his inner perception was utterly transformed.
Taking a deep breath, Roland channeled the magic within him.
The moment he focused his intent, magic coalesced at his fingertips, yet not a trace of energy leaked outward.
The Veil of Shadows completely devoured all traces of energy, rendering them imperceptible. Only through the direct link of his own will could he sense its presence.
Dispersing the magic at his fingertips, Roland turned his attention to his physical body.
His heartbeat remained steady, his blood flowed normally, but the "life heat" and "soul aura" radiating outward were cleverly filtered and neutralized by the Veil.
"So that's how it works..."
After several attempts, Roland understood.
The Veil of Shadows didn't grant invisibility, but rather the ability to perfectly conceal all traces of his inner being.
His physical form remained visible and tangible, but when activated, the Veil would block or mislead any form of sensory detection.
With another mental command, he relaxed his control over the Veil.
Faint fluctuations and a faint aura immediately became clearly discernible.
Focusing again, everything returned to silence, sinking into shadows.
After switching back and forth several times, Roland had already mastered the Veil of Shadows' on-off switch.
The cost was negligible, like switching the way his existence expressed itself to the outside world.
"There's always a small price to pay..."
Roland silently repeated the taunting words on the panel, slowly shaking his head.
After several attempts, he detected no obvious negative side effects from the Veil of Shadows trait itself.
"Could the so-called price... refer to something other than the Veil of Shadows itself?"
"Still, this ability is undeniably practical, capable of producing remarkable effects in many situations..."
Pushing these complex thoughts aside, Roland surveyed his surroundings.
The rumbling from the Demon Capital had gradually subsided, and the thick mist that had once permeated the air was slowly dissipating.
As for the demonic beasts...
Perhaps because the Demon Capital had fallen back into slumber, the once ubiquitous and agitated creatures that had swarmed within the mist had suddenly vanished without a trace.
Confirming that nothing was amiss and feeling that his stamina had largely recovered, Roland rose to his feet.
After greeting his companions and Graham, he casually made an excuse and headed toward a more secluded area.
Sensing no other living beings nearby, he activated the [Veil of Shadows]. His gaze quickly scanned the [Job Panel], soon focusing on the previously displayed requirements for the extraordinary profession, [knight].
The epic, blood-and-fire-stained text had vanished, leaving only a solitary line of golden text:
[Extraordinary Profession: Knight, Job Requirements Met]
[Proceed with Job Change?]
This was unlike any previous job change.
The instant Roland's gaze locked onto "Proceed with Job Change?", a peculiar energy fluctuation silently began to ripple around him.
However, enveloped by the [Veil of Shadows], this fluctuation sank as if into an endless swamp. Its aura vanished without a trace, even before Roland himself could fully perceive it.
"Change job to knight."
In that instant, the golden text in his vision silently shifted.
[Job Change Successful. Current Profession: Knight]
[Attribute Bonuses Acquired: Strength +12, Agility +12, Spirit +6]
The moment the text faded, a torrent of energy, far more massive than any from previous job changes, erupted within his body without warning.
Yet this energy did not crudely tear or expand. Instead, it poured into every limb and organ in a deep, refined manner, as if being forged into his very being.
Although there was no visible change in his physique, every muscle fiber hummed with a low, resonant hum, as if being repeatedly hammered and compressed by invisible hammers.
An unprecedented sense of density spread through the depths of his flesh and blood.
This strength no longer lingered on the surface but settled heavily into the core of each muscle bundle and bone, like steel forged through a thousand fires, brimming with terrifying kinetic energy.
With every movement, the air seemed to momentarily thicken, a silent pressure exerted by pure strength on space.
Following this surge of strength came a lightning-like agility that coursed through his entire body.
His neural response speed had skyrocketed, the connection between mind and body becoming smoother than ever before.
The moment a thought arose, the corresponding muscles responded with perfect precision and lightning speed.
Roland felt his body's coordination reach an entirely new level, as if invisible shackles had been shed. Every movement now flowed with effortless grace and precise control.
This agility wasn't merely about speed; it was about perfect mastery of every ounce of his strength.
Finally, a cool yet resilient surge of mental power surged through him.
His mind was clearer than ever before, his thoughts flowing like the crystal-clear water of an ice spring.
His will seemed to be invisibly reinforced, becoming even more tenacious and unwavering.
His perception of his body reached a completely new level.
Roland could clearly "internalize" how the newly born power surged through his compressed muscles, how his keen nerves efficiently transmitted commands, and how his spirit, like a reins, firmly controlled this revitalized body.
This enhancement of mental power allowed him to more precisely coordinate strength and agility, prevent loss of control, and unlock the full potential of his body.
The three attributes were not enhanced in isolation but fused perfectly together, making him feel like a knight's longsword that had just been tempered, its edge sheathed yet brimming with power.
Its exterior was steady and imposing, yet within it contained the sharpness and force to tear through anything.
And despite such a violent inner transformation, the Veil of Shadows concealed every trace of energy fluctuation or anomaly in his life force.
The thin veil, born of the dark night, faithfully nullified all surging torrents of power, rendering them imperceptible.
To the outside world, he remained the same youth standing in place, as if the transformative energy surge had never occurred.
Whoosh
After exhaling a long, slow breath, Roland opened his eyes and looked at the golden text that reappeared before him.
[Obtained Trait: Solitary Fortress]
[Your existence is like a solitary peak rising from the earth, or a sighing wall standing between the mortal realm and annihilation. When you stand firm, an invisible pressure emanates from you, causing the will of any malicious enemy who dares to meet your gaze to falter. Their attacks will be blunted before they are launched, their edge dulled by your mere presence. When surrounded by numerous foes, the damage you sustain will be significantly reduced. Blocking is your creed, parrying your law. Your fortress is not a fragile flesh-and-blood structure to be easily shaken.]
(End of the Chapter)
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