They all call me Great Master

Amid Arthur's astonishment, the words before him began to surge wildly—

[Serpent of Death, Thin, Fragmentary: The incomplete 'Dark Serpent's Blood' was not only perfectly completed, but the residual power began to trace the ancient bloodline within your body, which belongs to the serpent encircling the world. Although it's too diluted to truly change you, it still grants you the qualifications to 'ascend the Steps to Divinity'. However, your talent 'Breath of Death' has deeply influenced your bloodline—Death entwines with the serpent, pursuing the tail of the serpent, and as the serpent chases the initiation of death, with repetitive cycles, another special promotion occurred. Regardless of the bloodline's dilution, its uniqueness has caught the attention of the God-born, envied by Ascend Steppers, and feared by dark, deathly beings because they, and They, all know that your non-human talent will eventually complete your bloodline...]

[Effect: 1, Awakening; 2, Shadow Concealment; 3, Serpentine Body; 4, Serpent's Gaze; 5, Serpent Speak; 6, Devour; 7, Serpent's Breath; 8, Serpent Shadow]

[Awakening: You have awakened a special bloodline, and now you find yourself different from others; Physique +3, Spirituality +3]

[Shadow Concealment: When you are in shadows or darkness, you will receive a Stealth +5 modifier]

[Serpentine Body: Not only can your joints and muscles flex and bend like a serpent, but your entire body can also twist and coil similarly. Additionally, when facing swords, firearms, explosions, and blazes, your Defense Level increases by +2, against acid and toxins by +3, and against thunder by +5. With sufficient food, your body will grow rapidly, breaking limits and bestowing a physique, defense, and lifespan to match; you can also freely control the size of your body, but during winter, you will instinctively feel drowsy. If you choose to hibernate, your body will grow faster; if not, the growth rate remains the same]

[Serpent's Gaze: Locking gaze with someone using Serpent's Gaze can instantly plunge those of weaker will into illusions, and it can intimidate those with stronger will. If the intimidated person panics, they too will fall into illusions, and any creature caught in the illusions will be dragged into the realm of death]

[Serpent Speak: You can communicate with serpent-kind through hissing, command ordinary serpents, and even Secret Technique serpents will be intimidated by you. Even if you don't communicate through hissing, serpent-kind still revere and wish to follow you]

[Devour: You can open your mouth to exceed the limits of your body, and you can swallow anything smaller than your mouth, disregarding the toxins, acid rot, Dark Energy, etc., contained in the food. Even stones can be digested and absorbed by your stomach, transforming into the purest nutrition for your body]

[Serpent's Breath: The gas you exhale can turn into virulent miasma at any time, and your saliva will corrode the earth. When you wish, just one hibernation can turn South Los into a miasmic swamp nation, but when you do not desire this, you are like any other person. You can kiss your beloved girl anytime]

[Serpent Shadow: The Resonance between the Breath of Death and your bloodline has completely transformed your shadow, which can turn into 27 stealthy Serpent Shadows to attack anyone in your line of sight. Once the target of the attack dies, the purest 'Aura of Death' will be brought back to you]

(Note 1: The increases in Physique and Spirituality brought by Awakening are absolutely safe and will grow slowly with more food and hibernation)

(Note 2: Rapid running during Shadow Concealment will slightly affect Stealth Level)

(Note 3: The Serpentine Body can currently reach 3 meters, with a natural lifespan of 333 years in a normal human state. The natural Defense Level is +1, and when you release your limits to reach 3 meters, natural Defense Level is +3)

(Note 4: Each Defense Level is approximately equal to the explosive level of a standard hand grenade)

(Note 5: Completing a deep sleep can effectively weaken the state of drowsiness)

(Note 6: Each Serpent Shadow's Attack Level is comparable to the firepower of a heavy firearm's bullet. Serpent Shadow can turn corners and track targets, and each must return to your shadow to replenish 'Aura of Death' after an attack. When all Serpent Shadows are deployed, your shadow will become fainter, but will not disappear)

(Note 7: 'Aura of Death' slowly enriches your bloodline. When you choose to hibernate, this process accelerates, but it cannot complete your bloodline)

(Note 8: The Ritual 'Orange Cat' under your talent harmony complements your bloodline without conflict, and is instead mutually beneficial)

...

'Rituals and bloodline are mutually beneficial under talent harmony?

Because they can both be consumed?

One cat one serpent, is that really okay?

After all, you are both inside my body, and as the saying goes, the body is like a furnace. If I really were like a furnace, could it be seen as a pot?

Wouldn't that turn into a 'fight between the dragon and the tiger'?

Arthur, sitting in the chair, couldn't help but criticize.

But immediately, Arthur became serious.

He looked at [Note 7]

He knew that as time went on, the [Thin] component of [Serpent of Death. Thin. Fragmentary] in his bloodline would fade away, and he would face another strengthening.

But to truly complete the [Serpent of Death] bloodline...

'Will [Glory Potion (Perfect)] still work?'

Arthur wasn't sure.

To know the answer, he would have to consume [Glory Potion (Perfect)] again.

However, getting a dose of [Glory Potion (Perfect)] from the Earl of South Los is not any easy task.

Not only is it hard to come by such a perfect opportunity, but also because even if there is another chance, asking again for the [Glory Potion (Perfect)] might raise suspicion.

So, should he go through someone else?

Arthur thought to himself, already having a rough plan in mind.

Moreover, Arthur felt a tiny bit more confident when it came to the Earl of South Los.

This stemmed from the description of the "Serpentine Body," which stated, 'During the Thunder, Defense Level +5.' Such a description evidently suggested it was due to the ancient Bloodline defending against thunder.

'Should be able to block a hit from the Countess now, right?'

Arthur thought to himself, his gaze fixed firmly on the "Serpentine Body," with a touch of helplessness in his eyes.

The strength of the "Serpentine Body" was unquestionable.

But before feeling that strength, he needed a pair of underpants that could stretch comfortably.

At least...

He couldn't just go streaking once the limiters were off!

'Is there such a tailor?

No!

An alchemist, perhaps?'

Arthur speculated as he took off the "Ring of Equilibrium Blood" for its true purpose.

The young 'Spirit Medium' looked at the rustic silver ring in his hand and whispered gently.

"Thank you!"

The gratitude was beyond sincere.

The young 'Spirit Medium' was very aware that if not for this "Ring of Equilibrium Blood," he would never have made it this far.

He would have died countless times by now.

His body would likely have been rotting and gnawed on in some dark gutter.

After placing the "Ring of Equilibrium Blood" into "Atos's Box," Arthur retrieved the "Crown of the Rat King" and placed it on his left index finger.

The next moment—

The rats on the whole Cork Street seethed.

They were as if they saw their king, but what they heard was a sound—

Meow~

And...

Sssss!

In the viewpoint of all the rats in the street, they all saw a plump Orange Cat squatting there, watching them, and flicking its hefty tail back and forth.

The shadow on the ground beneath the Orange Cat turned into a proud Serpent, its tongue flickering, slightly bowing its head with a cold, disdainful look in its eyes.

The deepest, most primal fear in their Bloodline and souls erupted at that moment, leaving them trembling and completely limp.

A thought rose in their hearts—

We rats are done for! It's all over for us!

But,

There was still a chance!

Submit, and survive!

A unique contract power emerged in the heart of the rats, and without hesitation, the Rat Swarm prostrated themselves on the ground.

It was at this moment that Arthur heard a crisp sound in his ear—

Ding!