Aengus turned to find Sen standing with a determined expression.
A smile of satisfaction crept across Aengus's face. He appreciated initiative, especially when it came to growing stronger. "Alright... lie down."
Without hesitation, Sen complied, lowering himself onto the ground. Aengus swiftly ordered for several bodies to be placed nearby, intending to reward Sen's eagerness by elevating him to the rank of an Elder Demon. This, Aengus reasoned, would not only strengthen his subordinates but also serve as a powerful incentive for others to strive for the same reward.
"Synthesis!"
Aengus raised his hand, and instantly, Sen and seven other corpses were enveloped in an eerie, otherworldly blue dome. The synthesis had begun.
"Ahh..." Sen's agonized cries echoed, sending chills down the spines of Sienna and the others. Though each of them had undergone synthesis before, the sheer intensity of today's fusion was unprecedented. This time, it was a seven-body fusion, far beyond the usual one or two bodies they had experienced.
Sienna watched with growing concern, her brow furrowed with worry, while Bella stood captivated by the process. No matter how many times she witnessed it, the spectacle never ceased to fascinate her, and with each successful fusion, her confidence in Aengus deepened.
As the process concluded, the blue dome dissipated. Aengus stepped forward, his eyes glowing as he used his Appraisal skill to check Sen's newly enhanced stats.
The data flooded his mind, and Aengus couldn't help but be astonished.
[ Appraisal ]
[ Name: Sentaro Alsker ]
[ Race: Half-Demon Half human ]
[ Bloodline: Viperscale Naga, Human ]
[ Rank: Elder Demon (C) ]
[ Demonic Abilities:
1. Poisonous Cloud
2. Armoured Scales
3. Black Lightning Storm
4. Blessing Of Ancient Naga Emperor.
5. Chains Of Petrification
6. Human-Naga Transformation
Aengus sighed, wiping away the lipstick mark.
He couldn't deny that he had considered returning to his human form himself. His demon form had long prevented him from freely roaming human lands as well.
"Okay," he relented, resigning himself to the task.
As Sienna and the others watched from the sidelines, eager for their own chance to receive the unearthly system that had been denied to them for so long, they silently waited for Aengus to grant them the same power.
One by one, they lined up, ready to receive the gift from Aengus.
The process of synthesizing Bella began with intense focus from Aengus. As the ritual progressed, the atmosphere crackled with power, and the numbers of bodies used and Mana consumed steadily increased.
"1... 4... 5... 6... 7... 10...
15... 20... 23..."
The count reached 25 human bodies and consumed 25,000 Mana before the transformation was complete. The air shimmered with energy as Bella's new form emerged from the blue dome of light.
Before them stood a vision of unparalleled beauty—a woman with long, flowing purple hair and striking violet eyes. Her new human form exuded a sensual allure, accentuated by a form-fitting black dress that highlighted her graceful features. She looked like a living embodiment of grace and elegance, a stark contrast to her previous succubus form with wing and horns
"Wow! Thanks, darling!" Bella exclaimed, her voice filled with genuine delight. She hugged Aengus, her new form pressing against him with a blend of appreciation and sensuality.
Aengus, though visibly annoyed by her habitual displays of affection, couldn't entirely hide his body's enjoyment.
He gently pushed her away, his tone curt. "I got it..."
"Tch..." Bella, sensing his body's reaction, smirked with newfound confidence.
She felt her charm and appeals were not completely useless against him, which made her feel relived.
With a fluid motion, she reverted to her Succubus form as she needed time to adjust with her new human form without wings.
With Bella's transformation complete, Aengus turned his attention to his own impending change. The others watched eagerly, their anticipation palpable. Each of them hoped for their own turn at gaining the system and the advantages it promised.
At the corner of the battlefield, Avelina and Lupert observed the spectacle with a mix of awe and apprehension. They thought they were witnessing a ritual of immense power and complexity, something beyond their understanding. The sight of demons turning humans filled them with dread. They couldn't differentiate if they were humans or demons at all.
"Doesn't that mean they would be able to enter Solis unhindered now?"
But They remained passive, acutely aware of the demons' watchful eyes, and refrained from making any moves that might provoke them.
As Aengus prepared himself for his own transformation, the tension in the room heightened. Each subordinate waited with bated breath, eager for their chance to undergo the same metamorphosis..