Ignoring everything else, Aengus placed his hand on Ashter’s lifeless body, preparing to cast Skill Absorption. His curiosity gnawed at him—would he be able to obtain Ashter’s unique skill alongside the others?
The familiar system notifications flashed before him.
[ You have acquired a new skill: Blade Tempest (C) ]
[ You have acquired Dragon Claws (D) ]
[ You have acquired Dragon Wings (C) ]
…..
After multiple attempts, Aengus finally achieved what he had been hoping for.
[ Congratulations! You have acquired a new Unique Skill: : Nullified Mental Attacks (Rare) ]
[ Skills: ]
– [ Active: Doombringer Fortification -5 (C) Hellfire Dive – 10 (C), Blade Tempest (C), Dragon Wings (C), Dragon Enhancement (C), Dragon Claws (D), Quick Step (D), Power strike (D), Quick Draw (D), Earth Manipulation- 21(D), Azure Ghost Blade -2 (D), Venomous Ripper – 5 (D)]
– [ Passive: Quick Reflexes (C), Melee Combat (C), Blazing Purge -10 (D), Predator’s Instinct -30 (E), Health Regeneration -20 (E)]
[ Unique Skills: Appraisal (Basic), Nullified Mental Attacks (Rare), Skill Absorption (Mythic), Universal Synthesis (Ultimate) ]
“There’s another category for unique Skills called ‘Rare’ as well?” Aengus felt intrigued.
Ashter’s skill set, though impressive, paled in comparison to Aengus’ monstrous abilities. His newly acquired Nullified Mental Attacks (Rare) was particularly useful, granting him immunity to mental assaults such as charms, enchantments, and hexes.
“Not bad,” Aengus muttered, satisfied. While Ashter had been formidable, this victory proved just how much further Aengus had progressed on his path of strength.
Some of the orcs cautiously approached Bella and Aengus, their expressions a mix of gratitude and awe.
“Your esteemed selves, thank you for saving the people of our village. We are truly grateful. Your kindness knows no bounds,” said a tall, muscular orc, his tone laced with admiration.
“Yes, my lord and lady, thank you for your protection,” echoed a few more orcs from the sidelines, their faces showing clear signs of exhaustion and relief.
Aengus stepped forward as Bella gave a mischievous grin. “We’re no saints like the humans, you know,” she began, her voice carrying a confident edge. “Surrender and join our Army of Liberation, and you’ll be offered protection under our care. Our goal is to bring peace to the world.”
Aengus nodded in agreement.
The Army of Liberation was Bella’s idea—a grand vision to liberate the world and bring lasting peace. To achieve that goal, they would use any means necessary, though certain moral boundaries would be upheld.
“Just the two of you, my lord and lady?” one of the orcs asked, doubt creeping into his voice. It seemed far-fetched for only two individuals to claim such lofty ambitions.
“Huala… Huala…”
Before the orcs could voice their skepticism further, the sound of marching feet echoed through the air. Their attention shifted as a massive army of hundreds emerged from the distance, standing in perfect formation behind Aengus and Bella.
The orcs’ eyes widened in shock, their uncertainty vanishing. This was no mere boast. The Army of Liberation was very real, and its strength was far greater than they had imagined.
“What else do you have to say?” Aengus asked coldly, his eyes scanning the orc Warriors and villagers at the distance.
“N-No nothing, my lord. We submit, ” all of them submitted instantly, kneeling down in respect. Their fate was already tied to the Army Of Liberation.
After the recent battle, only about a hundred orc warriors remained, leaving them vulnerable. Faced with the overwhelming power of Aengus and Bella, they had no choice but to submit. It was better to serve under their might than become prey for the humans.
The orc warriors were treated and given time to recover, preparing to join the ranks of the Army of Liberation.
Bella glanced over the fallen human bodies, then turned to Aengus with a sly smile. “Do you want to make use of them, sweetheart? I’d love to see your incredible ability firsthand. Of course, only if you’re comfortable using humans for this.” She flashed him a flirtatious smile, her eyes gleaming with curiosity.
She was referring to Aengus’ Synthesis Skill, which she mistakenly believed to be some form of demonic power from the Darkness Core.
Aengus’s lips curved, “Yes, I do have some use for these bodies.”
He had no qualms about demonstrating his abilities in front of her. After all, Bella already knew about both his System skills and his so-called “demonic” abilities. She had taken it in stride, seeing it as some kind of rare mutation from the Darkness core.
Aengus was slightly impressed that despite knowing the truth about his powers, Bella hadn’t tried to manipulate or harm him. Instead, she stayed by his side, loyal and seemingly genuine in her affection.
“Could it be… she really does love me?” Aengus pondered seriously. Yet, no matter how much he thought about it, he couldn’t bring himself to feel anything in return.
Still, her actions had earned his trust, and from this point forward, he found himself willing to rely on her more.
—
Aengus looked thoughtfully at the nearly 300 human bodies.
He decided to use them to strengthen his subordinates since the dead bodies were of no use to him. Their skills were mediocre, and they couldn’t be bred as monsters in the dimensional space either.
One by one, he called his chosen subordinates and merged them with the human bodies, giving them more human-like features and elevating their rank to Greater Demon.
Sen was also given the opportunity. He, like his sister, became a Greater Demon, though his skin took on a slightly human appearance while his features remained largely the same.
“Good for you, Sen,” Sienna called out, congratulating him.
“Thanks, Sister,” Sen replied, adjusting to his newfound strength.
Although the merge didn’t grant them human skills, their physical strength improved significantly. Now, they just needed to practice their abilities more to fully use this power.
“That was incredible, Darling,” Bella muttered in astonishment, her eyes locking onto his. “With this, you could even turn the dead wastes into useful materials. I’m impressed.”
She smiled mischievously and added, “I’m really curious—what will our child be like? Will they have your powers or mine?” She thought smiling happily.
At the mention of a child with her, any normal human would have been excited, but Aengus looked into her eyes indifferently.
AN: I am not writing the effects of skills directly not to annoy you guys. I will add them shortly when MC uses them, Thanks.
