66. A Strigoi
Abraham could feel his blood boiling, coursing through his veins with an intensity matched only by the fire in his eyes. The gangster's heinous confessions stirred a deep anger within him, threatening to consume his every thought.
His muscles tensed, and his jaw clenched as a surge of adrenaline rushed through his body. The weight of the gangster's crimes weighed heavily on Abraham's shoulders, fueling a burning desire for justice and retribution.
At that moment, Abraham released the gangster from the influence skill. He had done so for both Dan and William after their confession. After Dan regained his clarity, he was stunned by what was happening. Then he saw Abraham questioning William and after that, he saw William also coming back to his sense. Dan wanted to escape but his body remained paralyzed, as if held captive by an invisible force. It was as if something else had taken control of his mind, rendering him a helpless spectator. Just moving his eyeballs, Dan was able to see William in the same situation.
After removing the influence skill, Abraham used the fifth stage of Qi to control them. He inserted a large amount of Qi inside their heads and commanded them to stay still.
And now they were witnessing Abraham's reaction after the third gangster finished answering.
Every fiber of Abraham's being screamed for action, his righteous fury pushing him to the edge. His fists clenched tightly, nails digging into his palms as he struggled to maintain control. The rage within him threatened to overflow, like a volcano on the verge of eruption.
Like the two others, the third gangster was also in the same state; conscious of everything but not able to move.
Abraham just stood there for a while, breathing in and out to clear his mind. Then finally Abraham spoke.
"You see, in this world, people tend to align themselves with one of two sides. On one end, you have those who embody goodness, like my father and our second-in-command, Oscar. They possess a selflessness that allows them to willingly lay down their lives in service of others. On the other end, there exist individuals such as Jack Truedream and yourself—people who epitomize the darker aspects of humanity.
Most individuals find themselves firmly rooted on one side or the other, perhaps occasionally dabbling in acts that deviate from their chosen path. Take, for instance, Dan and William here. Both have aligned themselves with the bad deeds, but it is likely that they have, at some point, performed acts of kindness or virtue in their lives.
Yet, it is those who teeter precariously between the realms of good and evil that pose the greatest danger. They possess an uncanny ability to traverse the delicate boundary between heaven and hell, unafraid to shift allegiances at will.
Regrettably, for you, I happen to be one of these individuals. Allow me to assure you, with utmost certainty, that I will orchestrate a symphony of agony that will leave you begging for the solace of death itself." While Abraham delivered his words, his face remained outwardly calm, but his eyes betrayed the rage and terror inside of him. They burned with an intensity that sent shivers down the spine of the bald gangster.
"Dan, William, use your earth's ability to block the entrance of the alleyway."
Immediately like to robot that can't defy its creator, both started to create a wall of the earth at the entrance. It took a few minutes and after they were done, Dan and William returned to their initial position.
"As I don't was you to die soon, let me make you a stronger body." As soon as Abraham said that, the bald gangster saw blood dripping from Abraham's hand and following inside his mouth.
[Blood ritual started]
As the crimson liquid made contact with his lips, an immediate transformation began to unfold. The gangster's expression contorted with a mixture of agony and horror as the potent elixir coursed through his veins. Within moments, the effects of the vampire blood became evident. The gangster's body convulsed uncontrollably, muscles seizing with spasms of pain. His skin, once rough and weathered, took on an ethereal pallor, as if drained of life itself. Veins bulged beneath the surface, pulsating with an unnatural vitality, while his eyes, once filled with malice, turned a deep, piercing crimson. The transformation was an excruciating ordeal, as bones cracked and reshaped, reshuffling the very essence of his being.
[The ritual was a success!]
[The human has successfully been blooded 3/10]
[A Strigoi has been created]
[Race: Strigoi - Strigoi are not affected by sunlight, they also consume human blood via simple touch, powering their ability to transform into an animal-like creature. Strigoi are just as mortal as vampires, but apart from their speed, they share only a few physical traits. (Even this may vary depending on what animal they are able to transform into)
A Strigoi is a type of vampire that has not yet chosen its path. Evolution will commence once the Strigoi has decided on its future path. Possible evolutions include the Strigoi Mort, a dangerous vampire that focuses on physical abilities, or a Strigoi Vu that is a sorcerer among vampires.]
"Oh, that's something that I haven't seen in a long time." spoke the system as soon as the gangster finished the transformation.
In his mind, Abraham was always interested in this vampire subclass. The reason was the possible next evolution; the Strigoi Vu. A sorcerer among vampires. In the original story, there was never any mention of someone being a Strigoi Vu, but Abraham was really curious, would a Strigoi Vu be able to manipulate mana?
Sadly Abraham was not going to get his answer very soon as he had other plans for the gangster. Something that was considered impossible by the vampires.
It was time to finally test the experiment if it was even possible. Returned a transformed vampire or vampire subclass back to a human being.