Chapter 40 – Vision of ancient times?! Bloodline Awakening!

Chapter 40 – Vision of ancient times?! Bloodline Awakening!

Sometime later, Gerhart left the kennels with Farus on a leash, still having a restrainer, feeling light in his step.

"Well, that was a productive workout..." Gerhart thought, noting the message he received a while ago.

Romilda Elkington has converted successfully.

Soon, Gerhart returned to the house where Hope and Havre were waiting with food on the table.

"Hm? Why did you bring food here?" Gerhart curiously asked.

"I had a feeling you will have a raunchy time with Romilda, so I told Havre to bring the food here," Hope said.

"That is some terrifying intuition..." Gerhart warily said.

"Did you enthrall her, my lord?" Havre asked.

"I indeed succeeded." Gerhart nodded.

"As expected from my lord! Subduing a woman within such a short time!" Havre praised.

"Please don't praise me for something like that!" Gerhart mentally retorted.

"Forget it. Let's eat first," Gerhart walked to the table.

The trio then sat and ate dinner, and Farus ate some raw meat on the side.

"Havre, what are the plans for tomorrow? Are we training?" Gerhart asked.

"My lord, tomorrow is a resting day. We have an ongoing feast from late morning to night, where we drink, eat, play, pray, barter, and socialize. Though, in my case, it is also my busiest day." Havre warily smiled.

"A lot of people wanting massages, hah?" Hope warily asked.

"Yes. My contribution to the village involves sewing and Aura Massaging. And since everyone is free tomorrow, it is also my busiest day." Havre said with a helpless look.

"That's tough. Are you the only one giving those massages?" Gerhart asked.

"There are two others, but they are more professional. I, on the other hand, am popular with the ladies, though I sometimes therapeutically massage the children and elderly." Havre said. "By the way, it might also be an opportunity if you are willing."

"Willing?" Gerhart asked.

"Yes. Like you massaged Libby, we can introduce the women in the village to you so you can massage them. Combined with the aphrodisiacs Irene is making, you can safely enthrall half a dozen a day." Hope explained.

"Will they agree, though?" Gerhart skeptically asked.

"They should, I believe. We will start with the most desperate ones wanting to seduce you and then move to more difficult targets later on. Through word of mouth, all the single women will come to you like moths to the flame." Havre grinned.

"That's wicked... I like it! Okay." Gerhart also grinned.

"But we shouldn't forget we are still new here. We should dedicate some time to socializing and meeting everyone. That way, they will trust us more." Hope added.

"Good point." Gerhart nodded.

Gerhart and Hope were new guests. Although the villagers tried being friendly, some being overly friendly, it was safe to say most of them were still not too trusting of them.

"By the way, Gerhart, about my talent..." Hope fidgeted, playing with her fingers.

"Don't worry. I will evolve your talent now." Gerhart smiled.

"Ah, that would be great." Hope smiled.

"Kah... How envious." Havre said with a longing look.

"I haven't forgotten you, Havre," Gerhart reassured.

"Thank you, my lord." Havre lowered her head.

Finishing their meal, Gerhart and Hope went to Hope's bedroom. After she lay on the bed, Gerhart held Hope's hand.

Upgrade - Advanced Intuitive Precognition -> Perfect Intuitive Precognition: 5,000

{Unique Talent - Advanced Intuitive Precognition(Upgradable, Evolvable): Improves the user's affinity to the Second Time Dimension, Probability. Passively gives the user Precognition toward possible futures through hunches and visions, allowing them to take opportunities and avoid dangers. Can upgrade and evolve.}

"I don't know what a dimension is, but it sounds impressive! It is the right call to invest in this." Gerhart thought.

"I am about to start," Gerhart said.

"I'm ready," Hope replied.

SpoilerInitial: Animal Communication.Beginner: Archery. Flash Step, EnchantingIntermediate: Footwork, Hand-to-Hand Combat, Aura SwordsmanshipAdvanced: Aura Mastery, Massaging, Aura Body Forging, Aura Massage, Perfect: Swordsmanship, [collapse]SpoilerStrength: CVitality: CEndurance: CAgility: CDexterity: CPerception: CInstincts: DIntelligence: DAura: DMagic: D[collapse]SpoilerInitial: Night Vision, Stealth, Olfaction, Swordsmanship, Precision, Bludgeoning, Axe, Hawk Eyes, Shield, Aura Recovery, Magic Control, Magic Recovery, Taming, Hard Scales, Roosting, Pecking, Strong PoisonBeginner: Aura Control, Archery, Strong Immune System, Healthy Body, Tenacity, Fast Recovery, High Poison Resistance, High Pain Tolerance, Tough Skin, Tough Teeth, Strong Bones, Strong Jaw, Strong Legs, Swift Feet, Tough Body, Charging, Jumping, Durable Hair, Animal Communication, Item Appraisal, Enchanting, Deep Mana Reserves, Strong Mandibles, Tough Chitin, Strong Tail, Tough Tail, Flexible Tail, Tail Control.Intermediate: Strong Arms, High Toxicity Resistance, Killing Instincts, Constricting.Advanced: None.Perfect: None.Unique Talents: Pack Mule(Evolvable), Intermediate Treasure Hunter, Contortionist, Analyze Status, Tyrant Bloodline(Unawakened, Slightly Stimulated)[collapse]Unknown Chronomantic Bloodline(Bloodline Atavism, Developing(0.0001%)): Not Viable

A minute later, Gerhart was on his bed.

Talent Evolution - Pack Mule -> Goliath Physique: 5,000.

"Hah... Okay, this is it. The talent that never developed in my previous life will now evolve. I am kinda excited right now..." Gerhart smiled to himself.

If he had Goliath Physique in his previous life, the treatment he received would have been infinitely better. But, on the other hand-

"If I had it, I wouldn't have the chance to get my hands on the relic since my masters would be more wary of me." Gerhart thought.

Strength was a double-edged sword in a way, and Gerhart understood this. The stronger you are, the more wary others are of you when you show it, like how a person would be less cautious of an aggressive puppy than an equally aggressive grown wolf.

"Okay, no point thinking about this. Let's do it..."

Taking a deep breath, Gerhart initiated the talent evolution. But the moment it did-

Crack* Snap*

"GHK!!!!!!" Gerhart felt his body breaking apart and rebuilding in real-time.

"FUCKKK!!!!!!!!!!! WHY DO I NEED TO FEEL THIS STUPID PAIN!!!! AHHHHHH!!!!!" Gerhart mentally screamed.

By far, it was the most intense pain he felt since he got the relic. That is, physical pain. But Gerhart already experienced worse than that.

"BUT IT'S STILL NOTHING COMPARED TO THE BAPTISM OF CONQUEST!!! BRING IT ON!!!" Gerhart endured the pain with sheer willpower.

One minute.

Two minutes.

Five minutes.

Ten minutes.

Thirty minutes-

Finally, after close to an hour of torment, Gerhart felt the pain subsiding.

"Hah... It's finally over—"

Just when Gerhart wanted to sigh in relief, he saw a vision.

In a tribal village, he saw a golden lion slaughtering humans left and right, a young child staring at it with fear and hate.

The scene shifted again as he saw a young man fighting monster after monster, eating their flesh and training his body to the limit, becoming increasingly more powerful.

The scene shifted as he saw a muscular and grown man facing the golden lion barehanded. The fight between the two shook the ground and shattered rocks and trees. The golden creature tried clawing and biting the man, but its attacks only left shallow wounds and white marks. In retaliation, the man punched and kicked the lion, causing its bones to crack. When it was disoriented, the man jumped on its back and began choking the life out of the lion. The lion tried resisting, but in the end, the man proved the victor.

The scene then shifted again. Gerhart saw the man, now white-haired, missing an eye, covered in scars, and wearing a golden lion coat, holding a bone shield and spear, leading thousands of muscular humans as they hunted and usurped the monsters that once terrorized them, carving a place in the world they could call home.

Gerhart then saw the man turn to him and speak.

To fight the Tyrants we feared, we endured untold hardships, trained our bodies to match the monsters, and usurped them, becoming the new Tyrants!

And then, the vision ended as Gerhart opened his eyes, confused.

"W-What the heck was this all about?" Gerhart blinked his eyes.

To confirm his doubts, Gerhart checked his status again.

Name: Gerhart

Race: Human/Human(Tyrant Tribe)

Age: 18

Sex: Male

Level: 50(Incomplete)

Skills:

SpoilerInitial: Animal Communication.Beginner: Archery. Flash Step, EnchantingIntermediate: Footwork, Hand-to-Hand Combat, Aura SwordsmanshipAdvanced: Aura Mastery, Massaging, Aura Body Forging, Aura Massage, Perfect: Swordsmanship, [collapse]

Base Stats:

SpoilerStrength: C->BVitality: C->BEndurance: C->BAgility: CDexterity: CPerception: CInstincts: DIntelligence: DAura: DMagic: D[collapse]

Secondary Stats: (+)

Talents:

SpoilerInitial: Night Vision, Stealth, Olfaction, Swordsmanship, Precision, Bludgeoning, Axe, Hawk Eyes, Shield, Aura Recovery, Magic Control, Magic Recovery, Taming, Hard Scales, Roosting, Pecking, Strong Poison.Beginner: Aura Control, Archery, Strong Immune System, Healthy Body, Tenacity, Fast Recovery, High Poison Resistance, High Pain Tolerance, Tough Skin, Tough Teeth, Strong Bones, Strong Jaw, Strong Legs, Swift Feet, Tough Body, Charging, Jumping, Durable Hair, Animal Communication, Item Appraisal, Enchanting, Deep Mana Reserves, Strong Mandibles, Tough Chitin, Strong Tail, Tough Tail, Flexible Tail, Tail Control.Intermediate: Strong Arms, High Toxicity Resistance, Killing Instincts, Constricting.Advanced: None.Perfect: None.Unique Talents: Goliath Physique(Evolvable), Intermediate Treasure Hunter, Contortionist, Analyze Status, Tyrant Bloodline(Awakening)[collapse]

Energy: 45,900

Gerhart found that his Strength, Endurance, and Vitality improved from C-grade to B-grade. Also, it seems like Tyrant Bloodline is awakening, changing his race.

{Tyrant Bloodline(Awakening): A human-lineage bloodline that drastically improves the physique, crushing all obstacles with brute force. It is currently awakening, modifying, and improving the body to that of the Tyrant Tribe humans, potentially creating more talents.}

"Fuck. I hope this won't cause problems..." Gerhart prayed.