33 Mordred Alter State (Announcement)
ANNOUNCEMENT: I'm lacking inspiration to continue writing this story, so it's on hold at this moment. I don't feel like forcing it would produce anything good. It would also be best if I first read up on all the Re Zero chapters that were released over the years (I only read the webnovel long ago).
Since there has been no chapter for a while and might not be in the near future, I decided to release a small spoiler.
In the next few chapters, when channeling hatred into his heart and attempting to use his Noble Phantasm for the first time (because earlier he risked fainting and missing Day 1 save point), Mordred would discover that under the overflowing negative emotions he can transform into his Alter state.
This Alter state would be the ability of his Witch Factors! Instead of having various small abilities like Subaru (Hand of Providence), each Witch Factor that he gains would strengthen his Alter Transformation.
The concept looks something like this...
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<<<Alter Version>>>
[Alter State (unranked)] - channel your negative emotions into your heart to become corrupted by the Authorities of Sin and transform into your Alter Version for a period of time.
<<<General >>>
Base physical parameters, [Magic Resistance], certain abilities and time of transformation are increased based on the amount of integrated Sins.
[Instinct B] -> [Instinct C], lost [Charisma C], lost [Riding B], intelligence reduced, luck slightly reduced.
Armor becomes heavier, increasing defense while reducing agility.
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<<<Stats >>>
Strength: A- + (Originally B+)
Endurance/Durability: S- (Originally A)
Agility/Speed: B (A- degraded to B due to heavy armor) (Originally B)
Mana: B
Luck: E- (Originally E)
Noble Phantasm: B
Integrated Authorities: Envy.
(Note: S-rank is 20% stronger than A-rank. Right now Mordred is physically stronger by half a rank in Alter state, only posessing one Witch Factor so far.)
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<<<Passive Abilities:>>>
[Madness Enhancement EX] - Your basic parameters are raised and your physical abilities strengthened based on the amount of integrated Witch Factors in exchange for hindering your mental capacities and your sense of reason; however, due to your fighting style already being manic and brutal yet rational, your unfounded worship of your father and unreasonable subconcious love for Satella, your rank of Madness has reached EX and you're able to retain consciousness and rationality under your Alter state, though holding a normal conversion will be quite difficult. In addition: better control over your emotions, immunity to mind control, immunity to mind assaults, immunity to memory manipulation, immunity to becoming demented and immunity to other mental ailments.
[Magic Resistance A-] - Due to being corrupted by the Witch Factors, you become a natural nemesis of Witches and magic users. Magic resistance is greatly increased, completely negating low, medium and high level spells, and decreasing the effect of super-level magic spells. Note: effect increased with each integrated Sin.
[Honor of the Rightful Heir A-] - your pride as the son of the King of Knights and as Satella's chosen one will keep you fighting under extreme conditions and even when dead, as you refuse to be defeated by anyone other than your father or before you 'save' Satella. Note: replaces [Battle Continuation B].
[Instinct C] - moderately increased intuition. During battle you are able to feel the optimal course of action; visual and auditory obstacles are reduced.
[Miasma Resistance C] - Due to being corrupted by the Witch Factors, you become immune to the miasma passively released by Witches and Mabeasts. Integrated Authorities: Envy.
<<<Active Abilities:>>>
[Mana Burst A] - instantaneously release a significant amount of magical energy to greatly increase explosive power and speed for a short period of time.
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<<<Noble Phantasms (Ultimates):>>>
[Clarent Morgan B] - in your Alter State, Clarent turns into a demonic blade corrupted by your negative emotions. The requirement of being acknowledged as a king is lifted and the blade's full strength is unleashed; special effect: allows you to draw in mana from the atmosphere to fuel your attacks, abilities and your Noble Phantasm. Note: power raised with each integrated Sin.
[Clarent Blood Morgan: Rebellion Against My Wretched Mother B] - condensate your cold resentment and malice toward your manipulative mother into Clarent Morgan to send a curse at your target, forcefully using your mana to implode the enemy's Gate from within, rendering them unable to use magic or at least severely reduce their capability to do so. If at one point you were to accept your mother's lineage and your past, the ability would still be able to be used.
Note: As it is originally meant to be an absolute counter against your mother Morgan, it cannot activate without the blood of a Pendragon. In case your enemy is not your relative, you must first coat your blade in your own blood before attacking, otherwise the Noble Phantasm will not be triggered.
[Visor of Mystic Sight C] - Helm of Hidden Infidelity transformed into a black visor, allowing you to perceive lesser spirits and the fluctuations of mana and miasma in the air; also hides your mana signature (presence) to an extent while not utilizing mana.
[Mordred Alter's Heavy Armor C+] - After being corrupted by the Authorities of Sin your armor was dyed jet black and grew in weight , its defensive capability being increased more than normally. Side-effect: slightly decreased Agility.
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<<<Special >>>
* You emit a strong witch stench while in this state.
* Consumes mana over time while transformed.
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(AN: That's it for now. I don't know when I'll continue with the Re:Zero fanfic.)
