Genetic Ascension

Chapter 822 Unfortunately [Ko-Fi Donation Bonus Chapter]

Chapter 822 Unfortunately [Ko-Fi Donation Bonus Chapter]

[Rune Enlightenment (Gold) (Chain Quest)]

[The people of Earth have a deep and storied history. In its past, much of its language encompassed the secrets of this path and embodied the hope of nations.] Nôv(el)B\\jnn

[Fallen and forgotten, the ebbs and flows of time have suppressed this storied heritage. As an Earthling who has rekindled that flame, you share part of this responsibility.]

[Rise up and claim your Rune Enlightenment.]

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[Fragmented Requirement Cleared]

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[Common Requirement]

[> Use entry into System City's Library to find information about Lost Civilizations and clues about an Ancient Dungeon.]

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[Common Requirement Cleared]

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[Bronze Requirement]

[> Deduce the location of Ancient Dungeon.]

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[Bronze Requirement Cleared]

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[Silver Requirement]

[> Clear Dungeon: The Mountain of Giza.]

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[Silver Requirement Cleared]

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"Greed is represented by The Rat... and you have fallen into his schemes, in part."

"And there is no way to destroy it?"

"You can never destroy a Seed. It is ingrained into your Will Core. The only way to destroy it is to destroy yourself."

"And if I have a method to manipulate my Will Core?"

The eyes of Arcane Madness narrowed.

Eventually, it shook its head.

"It still wouldn't be enough. The Seed manifests in the Will Core, but its roots sink far deeper."

"And if I can reach those roots?"

"... Then I assume that... yes, you could remove it from yourself..."

"If such a thing were possible, is having a stronger Will than Rat still the only way to deal with it?"

"Young one, the weight of a Seed is heavier than you can imagine. I can see that you are prideful, and maybe you would have been better suited to be Monkey, but I have seen many fall... even those with Legendary Classes."

This time, it was Sylas' turn to narrow his eyes. But he didn't refute it.

"Setting aside whether you will survive the hurdles of progressing a Legendary Class and not revert, a Class is only one aspect of one's strength. There are those who exist at Level 0, just like you, who could kill you with a mere Bronze Class simply by virtue of the Race they were born into.

"The system is fair, and it lowers the difficulty for those at a lower starting position. But this also breeds weakness, and that is why the Ancient System was far superior. It was far crueler, but cruelty is the way of the world.

"If you become complacent now because of these small accomplishments, you will die."

Sylas didn't reply, and Arcane Madness' stance softened.

"Though, I am speaking too much. I can also tell that you aren't the sort to grow so careless, but sometimes being clever is not enough."

The creature's scales bristled, lifting and then gently laying themselves down as though breathing.

"What is the most efficient way to level up the Scorned Wraps?"

Arcane Madness chuckled. "Haven't you already figured it out? The best way is to piss off that impotent system, and then piss it off some more."

"But I had several Demerits and didn't benefit from them. What distinguishes that from a Taboo?"

"The difference is that your Demerits were for this enclosed system alone. Demerits once the impotent system has integrated your world will count for far more.

"By comparison, a Taboo is a Taboo no matter where it is.

"You want to improve to Level 3? A Gold Demerit in the outside world should do..."