Chapter 163: Karsha, The Overlord
< Ding! You have killed a Tier 7 Terror Mutant known as Khinux, the Abyssal Leviathan >
< +2000 added to all stats and 20,000 points added to your stats reserve >
< +500,000 added to Mana. >
< +5,000 skill points added >
< + 100,000 killer Points >
< 900,000 Exp added to Experience Point Reserve >
< You have received a Consumable; Khinux's Blood Essense >
System Rewards: [Carrot Dark Rune Ink], [Mystical Grade Avatar]
Unknown Emperor Rewards: [Overlord Token], [Destiny key], [Bonus: Mutant Core]
Karsha quickly went back to the start of the messages from when he killed Khinux. He quickly swallowed the consumable blood and within a few seconds, the system extracted the essence and began tempering his body. Karsha knew he had to find a higher grade of blood if he wanted to make progress anytime soon.
First, it was the King grade blood, now, even the Saint grade is having less effect on him. Getting from Sage grade seems like the best thing for him now.
< Carrot Dark Rune Ink >
-- Rank 102 on the Runic Ink Chart, this ink can be used to draw complex Runes. The soul impact the runes have on the Rune Master is reduced by 40% when using the ink.
"System, a little info on this" Karsha who is all new to Rune sorcerer can only rely on the system to know something like this.
< Rune Ink is essentially a more easy approach to drawing runes faster and more efficient. They allow the Rune Master to bring out the hidden brilliance of Runes even if their inscription isn't perfect. >
Runes are mostly drawn in the air and imbued into Talisman paper, Rune Stone, or Restriction flags, however, this method is difficult and time-consuming, so most Rune Master uses something Called Rune Ink to make the drawing process easier.
However, Rune Inks are very expensive. There are only 250 known Rune Inks to ever been recorded and each despite their rank could coat billions of Spirit stones. These inks help bring out the potential of the Runes drawn. If a Rank 2 Array Master used ink to create a High-Level Talisman, the effect of the Talisman would be higher than if they used natural ways of drawing arrays.
Using Ink is great but because they are rare and expensive, Rune Master only uses it for high-level and complex projects. So for Karsha to not only manage to Acquire a Rune Knife or Rune Blade 47 on the Rune Blade Chart but also acquire a Rune ink even if it is 102 on the chart, his luck could only be said to be outside mere expectation.
He also has a great amount of Talisman paper, Rune Stones, and Restriction Flags, all he lacks is the understanding of the Rune, and since he hasn't learned the 666 Runes and the 66, he still wouldn't be able to use any of the knowledge from the Arcane Codex he picked from the Red Planet.
"I have to learn the last two Rune symbols before going back" After the battle and the constant addition to his Intelligence, Karsha's mental strength has risen by quite a huge leap, learning the last two wouldn't be difficult for him if he put his mind to it and with the subspace, he would be able to master then within days.
< Overlord Token >
-- This token is the key to ruling the entire people of the unknown. You are the chosen heir and this Token is the authority granted to you. Activate with your blood and claim your destiny.
A Rectangular token appeared in Karsha's hand. It has runic markings on it and the energy hidden within is terrifying. However, as Karsha held the token in his hand, his senses began to spread wide. In a short amount of time, it covered the entire section of the Eternal Abyss but it didn't stop there, it continued to spread.
Five minutes later, he sense has covered over half of the island. Karsha could sense so many things, so many changes, so many treasures emerging on the island. He could see the island wasn't what it was when he came to the island. It's changing and if the people on the island utilize these things well, they will be able to build a utopia very soon.
It's like breaking the curse has brought great changes along. Karsha was so absorbed in the Process that before he realized it, his mind had covered the entire island.
< Activate the Token with your blood >
Karsha quickly drops blood on it. The token emitted a faint golden glow and the flew and entered Karsha's forehead. His mind went blank for a second but when it cleared, he instantly felt he had become the island. He can feel his power over the beings on the Island reaching a new height. He can command them and they wouldn't even have the will to reject.
'I have become a Tyrant' Karsha said inwardly.
< No host, you have become the Overlord of the island, and now, you can do as you wish with the island >
Karsha immediately knew what had to be done so he didn't panic. With his new power as the overlord, he can speak into the minds of everyone without having to share any connection with them as he did with the shadow guards.
He can also teleport anywhere and can even teleport others to his location regardless of where he is, as long as they are people of the unknown. It's an OP ability that will come in handy at the most dire moments.
"Huh, it seems the person that cured his people also made sure they wouldn't starve or become illiterates after the Curse is broken" With his newfound abilities, Karsha could see some seven doors inside the inner areas of Queens Embrace. He doesn't even need to open them to know what they are. With his abilities, he could determine they were doors leading to secret realms prepared for them.
After looking about for a while, Karsha shifted back to some ten spots he could see but did not know what are they. Concdentially, these places are the locations at each section of the island where 7 Tier 7 Dark Mutants were guarding. During their battles, no matter the chaos they caused at those Calamity Zones, the Seven Snakes never made any move against them.
"I will have to visit them soon, I have less than three days to go and pills to make before going" Karsha shifted his attention to the rest of the messages. Some a just messages about him breaking the curse and him freeing the people of the unknown. However, the last two messages caught his attention.
< Ding! You have broken the Curse of Limitation, freeing the people of the Unknown, +10,000 added to Fame. Your popularity on this island is now unparallel >
< Ding! You have Merged with the Destiny Key. All those with the destiny key on top of their head are bound to play a part in your rise to the top.>
<Destiny Key >
-- All those with the destiny key on top of their head are bound to play a part in your rise to the top. Protect them and guide them to merge with their destiny key which will unleash their innate talents making them powerhouses that will walk beside you. They are a part of your destiny.
"So that's what those things are" At that moment Karsha sensed the shadow guard coming so he turned and looked at them. On top of their heads is a golden key. Karsha saw the keys about a day ago but didn't know what they were, now it seems they are bound to play a part in his destiny.
Looking at them, he also knew what had to be done to help merge their destiny keys. But that is a matter for later.
"You guys look happy" Karsha spoke seeing the smile on their faces. "We are, the place you sent us to look has more than we could hope for," Kilian replied, his happiness burning like fuel.
"Oh really, what have you found," Karsha asked.
Dhaka retrieves some flowers and herbs. The moment the flower appeared, Karsha's eyes popped, nearly shooting out of the sockets. "Starfall Orchid, Eternal Ember Blossom, Serpent Vine, Heaven's Veil Flower..." Karsha mentioned about 45 different types of flowers/herbs in one breath.
"Where did this bastard get all this from" Karsha wondered but his joy continued to Overflow. "With this, I can Make First Meridian Evolution Pill for Xian before even going. Shit, I can make more than 20 and still have more. I can even make Meridian Hardening and even expansion pills. Damn, I struck gold this time" Continue reading at empire
"Are these flowers that important?" Ayarr asked looking at how Karsha kept admiring the flowers and the other herbs.
"Of course, they are, with this, I can make powerful pills" Karsha replied sounding even happier.
"Then why didn't you say that? There is a large Garden somewhere in our sanctuary with most of these flowers. We don't use them, since we don't know their worth" Karsha stiffened when he heard her.
"You mean to say you have a garden full of herbs and magical flowers and didn't know what to do with it?" Karsha couldn't believe what he was hearing. Ayarr on the other hand just nodded without any expression.
"How long has it been there" He asked. "It's been there for many years. I don't really know for how long but my mom said it had been there many years before she was even Born"
"Gulp" The alchemy side of Karsha appeared making him wonder just for how long the herb garden had been there. In alchemy, the older the herbs, the higher the Tier of the pills to be concocted. The Value of a Pill is determined based on Purity and Quality. The Purity is the alchemist's ability to remove impurities before condensing the pill.
The Quality that determines the grade and Tier of the Pill is a result of the alchemist's fire control, the flame strength, and more importantly the age of the herbs used. The older the her, the higher the quality of the pill.
"We have to make ten stops before going back to the Sanctuary. I have to see this herb garden" Karsha quickly stored the herbs in his inventory.
"Let go" The flying boat sped off and within minutes, they appeared at the first location.