System Change

Chapter 355:

Because of how far away they were from where they left Edgar and the Void Travel portal, it took Derek and Alanah a lot longer to get back via Void Steps. Derek didnt mind, though, it gave him ample time to view his entire status sheet.

Status

Personal Information

Name:

Age:

Level:

Experience:

Class:

Race:

Derek Hunt

30

227

881,200,550,000/2,100,000,000,000

Void Monarch (Mythical)

Human (Void)

Health:

Mana:

Stamina:

37625

37500

37625

Stats

Strength

Dexterity

Endurance

Vitality

Intelligence

Wisdom

Stat Points Remaining

1115

1115

1505

1505

1500

1500

176

Contracts

Alanah Swan (Crown Restaurant)

Silvi (Bonded Beast)

Stella Brighton (Crown Restaurant)

No Proxy (Torith Adventurers Guild)

Rudolph Mckinney

Natalie Savannah via Malorie Stewart (Void Emporium)

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Skills

Absolute Nullify Lv. 13, Bare Fist Specialty Lv. 1(View Upgrades), Basic Repair Lv. 1, Chain Lightning Lv. 14, Channel Void Lv. 20, Cleaning Lv. 9, Cure Toxin Lv. 10, Dismantle Lv. 12, Enhanced Movement Speed Lv. 2, Greater Meditation Lv. 12, Identify Lv. 18, Magic Resistance Lv. 20, Mental Resistance Lv. 4, Multi-Strike Lv. 17, Physical Resistance Lv. 20, Polearm Specialty Lv. 2 (Voids Harbinger), Rejuvenation Lv. 17, Spatial Collapse Lv. 1, Spatial Redirection Lv. 1, Spatial Rend Lv. 2, Sweeping Slash Lv. 20, Telepathy Lv. 8, Time Prison Lv. 15, Void Call Lv. 4, Void Creation Lv. N/A, Void Sense Lv. 20, Void Shift Lv. 10, Void Steps Lv. 14, Void Storage Lv. N/A, Void Travel Lv. N/A

Skill Points Remaining: 15

Skill Upgrade Points Remaining: 0

Shared Skills from Companion: Active Void Shift Lv. 10, Void Lightning Bolt Lv. 10

Shared Skills to Companion: Void Sense Lv. 10, Void Travel Lv. N/A

Skills Available to Share:

Absolute Nullify Lv. 10, Channel Void Lv. 10, Time Prison Lv. 10, Void Call Lv. 4, Void Sense Lv. 10, Void Shift Lv. 10, Void Steps Lv. 10, Void Storage Lv. N/A, Void Travel Lv. N/A

Achievements

Greater Giant Slayer, Jack of All, Lesser Dungeon Explorer, Lesser Dungeon Traveler, Lesser Enigma, Lesser Enforcer of Oaths, Repetitive Dungeoneer, Minor Slayer of the Unknown, Solo Diver, Magical Glass Cannon, Meat Shield, Lesser Explorer, Offensive Powerhouse, The Bigger They Are

First, he went over his skills. Absolute Nullify had leveled after the fight with the Starfury Leonarus, which made perfect sense, as it was vital in keeping the things ultimate attack at bay while Silvi got into position to roast it alive. Hed also gained another hard-earned level in Greater Meditation during the fight with the King of Astrus. Every time that skill gained a level, he became one step closer to being able to use it without it hindering his movements and reactions at all.

His new Mental Resistance ended up at level 4 after everything. Not a bad gain for a skill in such a short time. Ill have to thank Alanah for that. With that thought, he looked over at the woman he was carrying. It seemed she was doing everything she could to keep her consciousness. She wasnt in any condition to talk at the moment. Her health and even mana could have been full, but whatever her transformation skill did, it took a lot out of her mentally.

Derek faced forward and continued going over his skill gains. Unfortunately, those three skills, and Spatial Rend leveling once, which was a happy coincidence, seemed to be the only ones to level since the last time he checked. He had hoped to see Spatial Collapse or Spatial Redirection gain a level, but hed barely used the new skills, so it wasnt enough.

From there, he looked up and saw his new level. When he left the raid, he was level 223, so the combined experience he and Silvi gained from those in the army theyd killed and the king gave him enough experience or essence to level up four times. Those four levels translated to 140 extra stats points to use, leaving him with 176 after the level he gained from the Starfury Leonarus.

Derek went ahead and dumped 175 points into dexterity, leaving him with a single free stat point left. Hed throw his next few levels worth of stat points into strength to keep a good balance. Min-maxing was a great option with the system if you went endurance and vitality early on, but Derek had been noticing more and more that balancing his statsat least some of themseemed to be the better option as he grew stronger and met stronger people.

Nodding at his new stats, he continued down to look over his contracts. Most of them were all unchanged. He still had both his Crown Restaurants with Alanah and Stella since he made them separately. The Torith Adventurers Guild contract was blank since the death of Francesco Jaccobs. He wasnt really sure what that meant. Can the contract be nullified or something now? He shrugged.

At the end of the contracts list, he found that the one that Malorie had made with Natalie finally showed the name of his shop, and he could also view the details if he wanted.

With one last perusal of his status sheet, he stopped on his experience. The amount of experience he was needing was growing exponentially each level he gained. Thats over two trillion experience needed per level, and for killing someone like the KING of an entire country with a definite high rarity class at level 250, I gained less than one trillion experience. This may take a while to hit level 250 now. Wait is level 250 still even my cap?

He still had a lot of questionsnew questionsthat he would like to ask Dave about. But after his cryptic farewell, Derek wasnt sure he was ready to meet the man again anytime soon. With a shrug, Derek closed his stat sheet and focused on moving forward. Hed been able to get all his mana back in the time hed been carrying Alanah to their destination, and his finger was even completely regrown. And because his fights werent too draining, he was close to 100% mentally, too. Hed be ready to go again whenever needed.

I wonder if any of the kings gear survived Silvis fire. I bet he would have had something good inside any of the spatial rings he was carrying. But knowing the power of her fire, I doubt it. Derek lamented as he kicked off the void once again and continued his way to Edgar. One last look at Alanah, and he realized that she had fallen asleep. Ifs shes asleep, I guess she wont mind this. With that thought, Derek picked her up in a princess carry and continued moving. Thats a much more comfortable way to carry someone as long as it doesnt end in death or torture afterward.

Shortly after, Derek finally came in view of his portal hed left active. And beside itbut at a very safe distance away from ithe saw Edgar standing on the back of Blitz, hovering in the air. When Derek got even closer, he realized that Silvi was actually sitting directly on top of the wyverns head with a smug look in her eyes. Blitz, however, didnt look very happy about it, but also didnt seem to be willing to do anything about it. My small little bunny companion is a bully, Derek thought as he approached the trio.

Howd it go? Edgar waved Derek over as he drew close.

Derek landed on Blitzs back without ceremony, then gently laid Alanah down before looking back up at Edgar. Im sure youve heard by now, Derek said, shifting his gaze to Silvi, who hadnt turned around. But Silvi took care of King Tevarian. So Astrus is now without a king.

She did mention that, Edgar laughed. I had to pry it out of her, though.

Alanah beheaded the general, so he or she is dead now, Derek said.

Matthew Whitaker, Edgar replied, confirming that the general was a male. He was well known for his thick armor and quick movement in it.

Well he wasnt quick enough, Derek said. Especially after I broke whatever spell the Indrian Duke was using to keep her voice from reaching them.

I see, Edgar nodded. And the two dukes? You captured them?

I did, Derek said. They are both in my Time Prison. Neither one of them is exactly doing well, but they should stay alive long enough for you to figure out what you plan to do with them. Oh, and you owe Alanah a Potion of Resurrection. She used it on the Duke of Astrus to keep him alive.

We owe Alanah a lot of things. Edgar looked down at the unconscious half-elf woman. She has fought harder for the kingdom than anyone thought she would, including my father. I know they made her mad after what they did at some of the lesser Crown Restaurants, but after her showing in Savannah, I believe she could have sat back without worrying about anything else happening to her people.

At that point, Im sure Duke Elras would have deemed her and her associates off limits. But instead, she came to the front line and has been pushing herself harder and harder. Before, she would pass out as soon as she transformed back from a Dawn Siren. Now, shes gotten so used to the skill in our battles that she rarely loses consciousness afterward.

Hmm Derek rubbed his chin. Maybe you could make her Queen of Indria. A half-blooded elf who is looked down upon by the full-blooded ones running an entire kingdom of them. Theres a certain sense of irony in that.

Im sure my father would have no problem with doing that, Edgar said. And the prince started, with his eyes shining. We could make you King of Astrus. If theres one thing those people respect, its strength. Youd be absolutely perfect for the job.

Do you want another war? Derek asked, deadpanned. There was no way in hell he would take on the responsibilities for an entire kingdom. He wasnt even sure he was doing good enough with the few people he had with him. How would he manage an entire kingdom? Well I guess Malorie could do all the heavy lifting.

And Alanah would be the same. Ive spent enough time with the two of you to know that theres no way either of you would want to control a kingdom. That would be a burden for you instead of a reward.

Exactly, Derek said. Though I wouldnt mind raiding whatever Astrus has in their kingdoms storage. And Alanah can have whatever Indria has. Those wouldnt be bad rewards whatever they are.

Maybe Edgar chuckled. For now, we need to think about how to end this war. Weve taken the first step by routing their army and killing or capturing the majority of their leadership. Theyll be reeling soon, so well need to strike hard when we decide to do it.

That shouldnt be a problem, Derek said. Ive never been there, but Im pretty sure I can open a portal directly into their capital city. At least, if thats where the dukes daughter lives. Derek had once unleashed his aura on the elven lady, so he should be able to find her if he focused enough. Should actually be much easier to find her than it was to find the old Silvi.

That could be a good plan, Edgar said. But I take it that you cant bring anyone else with you if you do it that way?

Right now no, Derek said. At least, nobody but Silvi. But I think I may have an idea that could work, and if it does, then I think me and Silvi would be able to bring one or two people with us. But thats all theoretical for now.

I see, Edgar replied. Well keep that plan in our pocket for now. I think its best to go to the palace and have my father and brother figure out what to do next. Im good at fighting, but dammit, do I hate the politics of everything.

I can completely understand where youre coming from, Derek said, remembering all the times he refused to create a safe zone or town back when Earth was initiated into the system. He wasnt about to rule a town then, and he wouldnt stick his nose in politics now. Well, he wouldnt actively try to, at least. If whatever he does ends up have political repercussions then thats for Edwin, Edward, and Edgar to deal withnot him.

Finally, Derek willed his portal closed and found himself a comfortable seat on Blitz next to Alanah. He didnt want her falling off, after all. Then, Edgar commanded Blitz forward, and they set flight back to Cydariato the capital.