Chapter 216 Advance Gene

Chapter 216 Advance Gene

?Alan writhed in pain, a visceral sensation coursing through his entire body. It felt as if he were submerged in a pool of ice, with hundreds of sharp blades slicing through his muscles. The ordeal, while enduring for only a few minutes, stretched into an agonizing hour in terms of sheer intensity. As the pain began to relent, a new notification emerged, capturing Alan's attention:

[Your body is going through a mutation.]

[Bloodline gene successfully coalesced into your body]

[Bloodline: Bat Gene]

[Type: Advanced]

[Increase - Strength +1, Perception +1]

[Increases stamina regeneration by 10%, increases carrying capacity by 30%, able to see clearly in the dark, 25% resistance to sleep deprivation, 20% resistance to cold]

[Penalty, 20% weakness to fire]

This revelation unraveled one of the game's secrets—a method for players to attain a bloodline gene upgrade, even if they already possessed magical abilities. The pathway lay through mutations acquired via quests and special in-game items.

Initially planning to pursue a specific gene in the next round, Alan found himself pleasantly surprised to have obtained one already—and not just any gene, but a rare mammalian gene. Aware of the epic-level status of the werewolf gene, Alan couldn't help but wonder about the potential heights this vampire gene could reach. Updated from novelb(i)n.c(o)m

Despite the minutes passing since he had collapsed on the ground, Alan found himself struggling to control the newfound power coursing through his veins. Each heartbeat felt like a thunderous reminder of the vampiric transformation he had undergone. Lying there, lost in contemplation and grappling with the complexities of his altered physiology, the distant sound of approaching veteran groups reached his ears.

"Is he dead?!" queried the familiar voice of the French noble, Axel.

It dawned on him that Axel's true intention was far from benevolent. Axel cared little for the well-being of NPCs; in fact, after dealing with Morgana, he likely intended to eliminate Merlin for an additional reward. The order to cease fighting was merely Axel's attempt to preserve his own safety.

With this revelation, Alan calmly responded, "I'm afraid I can't... I really can't control him anymore."

"You lie!!" Axel retorted, his frustration evident.

The clash between two legendary NPCs and a group of veteran players was indeed a terrifying spectacle, but facing the coordinated assault of the skilled players, Merlin and Morgana couldn't hold their own.

Alan could only watch with a tinge of annoyance as Merlin became the first to fall, and shortly after, Morgana followed suit. However, the concern that had lingered in everyone's minds materialized—the undead spawned from these legendary NPCs were anything but weak.

Merlin, the once wise wizard, transformed into a formidable dark wizard:

[Dark Magus]

[Type: Inhuman]

[Rank B]

As for the fey witch, Morgana, she succumbed to her primal nature:

[Vampire Lord]

[Type: Inhuman]

[Rank B]

The emergence of these two powerful boss-class entities forced Axel to abandon his usual calm demeanor, as the veterans struggled to contend with the dual threat.

Witnessing the chaos unfolding, Alan gave his remark to the French noble, "Isn't this what you wished for?"