In summary, what Caleb understood is. The Hunter pathway specializes in giving the user strength, agility, and dexterity to hunt things related to its tier name. It also gives a variety of abilities.
On the other hand, the Shinobi pathway destinies take the role of what ninja usually does. Good at assassination, completing a mission stealthily, scouting, and whatnot.
Lastly, Shadow pathway. David didn't explain much about this pathway and only said that they only have recipes for tiers 9 to 6 of the shadow pathway. Destinies who walk the shadow pathway obtain abilities related to shadows that make them good for scouting, espionage, assassination, information gathering, etc...
In conclusion, the pathways that the scout regiment owns are fitting to their roles. They are good at scouting and suitable to venture beyond the walls. The Hunter path might not be as good in terms of scouting compared to Shadow and Shinobi, but it gives the walkers of this path the edge of hunting Apokalips.
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'Now, what should I choose? Should I choose the Hunter Pathway? That way, my physical strength would increase. However, I don't have to worry about my strength in the future since I'm also a Taboo Fighter. How about Shinobi and Shadow Path? Shinobi? fuck... that sounds lame.'
Suddenly, he couldn't help but imagine ninjas doing hand signs and releasing jutsus. Then he shook his head. Those in his imagination are wizards, not ninjas.
'Hmm... How about the shadow path? This fucking David seems to avoid talking about it.'
Yes. He noticed that David didn't want to reveal too much about the shadow path/ Furthermore, its recipes being incomplete just means that it was a path that the ruling class or higher-ups of the city hid. After all, with their power and authority, how could they not be able to complete it? Other paths are complete, but the shadow path isn't.
Third, the ability to listen to whispered conversations in the cover of darkness or infiltrate secure locations without a trace provides a distinct edge in gathering crucial information and secrets. For him who believes that information is power, this is a good route to take!
Fourth, shadows can be used to launch unexpected assaults, disorienting foes, and disrupting their strategies. He can appear from the shadows, striking swiftly and retreating just as quickly.
And lastly, shadows can be used to create an aura of fear or intimidation, affecting the emotions of those who encounter them. This can be advantageous in negotiations, intimidation, or commanding respect. Of course, this is more of a theatric.
As for the cons...
The biggest drawback is the path's incomplete nature. He might struggle to fully understand and harness the shadow's potential due to the lack of comprehensive teachings since it was incomplete and few, or even none, had taken the path.
By choosing the Shadow Path, He might isolate himself from conventional society. His unique abilities and secretive nature may distance him from friends and allies, potentially leading to loneliness. Of course, he didn't have to worry about this with the social skills he have developed after living hundreds of shitty lives.
Furthermore, society often associates shadow powers with malevolence or dark intentions. He may be mistrusted or even feared by others, which could lead to alienation and prejudice. But once again, it could be solved by charisma, looks, and eloquence. After all, wasn't he handsome? An undeniable PSL God of the Dark Triad Type that mogged all men of this world.
Lastly, the common counter to shadow power. The powers of shadows can be vulnerable to light sources. Exposure to intense light may render him powerless or severely weaken his abilities, making daylight operations unfavorable.
'Shadow path is it...'