Assassin from Abyss
In another universe on the outer planes ,where endless variety of evil exists with its air, earth, and water reeking of toxic corruption and malice and in an eternal war and power strife between demons and devils . Kei, a former Yakuza, transmigrates in this universe of mayhem as a humanoid beast and finds himself entangled in a labyrinth of conspiracy and malevolence .He embraces his inner darkness and fights evil with evil using his criminal mind and previous life experience as he hones his domain abilities. Ruthless and sharp as a dagger, he cuts through enemies and obstacles in his way as he pierces through layer after layers and delves into greater depths to seek his goals. He is helped in his journey by Epoch , an artificial intelligence installed in his brain , who is both an asset and a liability. A ticking time bomb .. "If I can not upgrade ...I will take over your brain and body....your existence will cease forever." "The Cradle rocks above an Abyss and our existence is nothing but a brief crack of light between two eternities of darkness" - Vladimir Nabokov. (The MC is neither a hero nor or a villain , he is a survivor . And in order to survive he will perform heroic deeds or show the world true villainy , whatever is the call of the hour. He is a true rogue at heart. ) Author here : I am a fan of world building and character caricature so if you expect action at initial chapters you wont find any until you read a bit more . You will find action in the later chapters , that will take your breath away. Its my first book so need some motivation. You can motivate me through comments or show your support . I welcome everything with open arms . How can you show your support? Gift Power Stone! 2=1 bonus chapter 4=2 bonus chapters 6=3 bonus chapters Bonus release will drop the following week . (The cover is not mine. If the owner wants me to remove it please contact me )
Skills and Abilities
[ <DATA MODULE 5463 UNLOCKED> ASSIGNMENT BRIEFING INITIATING FOR EPOCH'S HOST KEI
ASSIGNMENT OBJECTIVE : ASSASSINATION OF THE TRIADS AND COLLECTION OF RESPECTIVE THRILL POINTS
<TRIAD MEMBER 3 : RODON OCLAIR - INFORMATION : A LORD OF HOUSE OCLAIR >
<TRIAD MEMBER 2 : TORVAL STONEGOR - INFORMATION : A PRIEST OF TEMPLE BELLICUS >
< TRIAD MEMBER 1 : CASSIUS SKELNOR – INFORMATION : A PRIESTS OF TEMPLE CAEDIS>
MISSION REWARD : DATA PACK FOR EPOCH AND FIEND POINTS FOR KEI .
MISSION DIFFICULTY : HARD ;BONUS FIEND POINTS FOR MASKED ASSASSINATION OF ANY TRIAD MEMBER
MISSION TIME LIMIT : 3 YEARS . INITIATING COUNTDOWN TIMER , MISSION HAS COMMENCED AS OF NOW
< 1187 days : 64 hours : 66 mins : 66secs>
<1187 days : 64 hours : 66 mins : 65 secs> .........…..]
The virtual screen then vanished.
"What are fiend points ? And masked assassination, what does it imply ?? " Kei asked .
" It implies that you will receive bonus fiend points if you can perform these assassinations without being undetected and your identity remaining unknown. As for fiend points I will tell you about it later, now is not the right time " Epoch replied .
"Just tell me one thing , why do all the rakshasas look more like humans if we are fiends ?" the question had suddenly popped in Kei's head, and he enquired .
" As I said earlier, rakshasa's are low level fiends. They possess the same vices as are present in humans . In this universe , Abyss , vices and evil deeds define shape and appearance of its denizens . Since , rakshasa possess vices tantamount to vices present in humans they look partly like humans but only in facial shape and body structure .
Rakshasa would commit greater evils and vices soon lose their human resemblance . " Epoch answered and then immediately said "Time is running , you should get to work , these questions can come later . "
"Ok, then show me the attribute interface you said earlier " Kei said . Immediately another virtual screen appeared before Kei .
"I have also gamified your health and stamina on the interface "Epoch said
[ NAME : KEI , RACE : RAKSHASA , LEVEL : 1 , THRILL POINTS : 2 /5 , THRILL POINTS REQUIRED TO LEVEL UP : 5
ATTRIBUTES : MUSCLE : 15 /20 , DEFTNESS : 17 /20 , APPEAL : 12 /20 , BRAINS : 20/20 , PERCEPTION : 20/20
Health : 150/150 , STAMINA : 120/120 ,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES ACQUIRED THROUGH TRANSMIGRATION :
SILVER TONGUE , SUBTERFUGE , STREET FIGHTING TECHNIQUES , ACROBATICS , MECHANICAL PRROFICIENCY ,
AVAILABLE SKILL AND ABILITY TRAINING MANUALS IN EXCHANGE FOR THRILL POINTS: < STEALTH ARTS – STUDY OF CONCEALMENT, EVASION, ESCAPE AND SILENT MOVEMENT IN DARKNESS AND WILDERNESS>
<INFILTRATION ARTS – ART OF FINDING WEAKNESS IN BUILDING DEFENSE, PSYCHOLOGICAL WEAKNESS IN ENEMIES AND DISTRACTION>
<DISGUISE ARTS - ART OF BLENDING IN , STUDY OF SOCIOLOGY AND ART OF DISSAPEARANCE AMONG OTHERS >
< ANGAM ARTS – STUDY OF LOCKS AND GRIPS, STRIKES AND BLOWS ,FOOTWORK AND NERVE POINT ATTACKS >
< DISSECTION ARTS -STUDY OF ANATOMY OF CREATURES THROUGH DISSECTION TO IDENTIFY WEAK POINTS > ]
The virtual screen remained open before Kei as he read the contents .
"As I said ,you can use your thrill points to increase your attribute points or purchase any manuals . You can also store the thrill points until they reach 5 to automatically level up and then use them. Tell me what you decide when you are ready. " Epoch's voice sounded .
"How do I learn from these skill manuals, by reading ? " Kei asked .
"Not only by reading but through practice and see training vids. I will share training vids and you can practice here inside the Mind Palace . I will then make simulation scenario's here in the mind place and test and asses what you have learnt until you perfect these arts ." Epoch replied .
"What about the dissection arts manual ? Tell me about it " Kei asked .
" It will help you to identify vulnerable points and nerve points in any enemy. But you will require dead bodies to dissect them in order to learn more about the vulnerability of enemies . For instance , if you dissect any rakshasa body you will know the weak nerve points in any rakshasa's , you can use this knowledge to kill any enemy rakshasa and also to protect your vulnerable points from harm. This art combined with the Angam art will allow you to cause serious injury in opponents ,sometimes killing them instantly or sometimes causing a timed death as per your fancy. Epoch replied.
"Ok, I have made my choice , I will give my 2 thrill points in exchange for one point increase in deftness and for stealth arts manual. " Kei announced.
"Done ! Shall I begin the stealth arts training videos ?" Epoch asked .
" Yes , lets do this " Kei replied