Chapter 20: Stigma??

Before he could perform actions that enables the learning of Skills. A notification covered his vision that left Jim mortified.

His expression warped into that of despair, quickly replaced by hope. As he read through the notifications.

[ Conditions met, awakening of stigma possible. ]

[ Performing the awakening of stigma. ]

[ Ingredients Available ]

[ Sacrifice the following ingredients to form a higher level Stigma.

( Weapon Galore + Energy Manipulation + Energizer = ??? Stigma ) ]

[ Accept/Decline ]

After seeing the option to decline the process, Vincent happily declined.

Well, who could blame him? Who in the right mind would sacrifice Skills that was gained with sweat and blood. And a mythical skill at that. After waiting for the process to stop on its own, Vincent was in for a shock.

[ Request cannot be declined. ]

[ Proceeding with the process of awakening Stigma. ]

'What the hell do you mean by request cannot be declined. If it can't be declined why was it part of the options in the first place. Fucking cunt. Better compensate me with with an amazing stigma damn it,' Vincent thought as he awaited the results of a stigma that required the sacrifice of wonderful skills.

'Motherfucker, I am not resigned with losing such incredible skills. If only I could decline,'thought Vincent as he received another notification

[ Congratulations on user being the first creature to acquire a stigma. ]

[ Due rewards being applied. ]

[ Increasing the ratings of Stigma. ]

[ Congratulations on user Acquiring the Mythical stigma: 500%. ]

Vincent was stunned. Rooted to his spot as he read the stigma and considered the limitless possibilities of the stigma.

"Ga-haha-ha. If someone told me to sacrifice my stigma alongside losing my lifespan. I would do it in a heartbeat. System do you require a slave so i can keep receiving such mouth-watering rewards," Caelan said giddy from all the happiness.

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After taking sometime to recompose himself, Caelan reread the description of the Stigma.

[ Stigma: 500%. ]

[ Increases the capacity of user by 500%.Making the user a unique existence. Check the notification for an in depth understanding. ]

"Beautiful absolutely beautiful. This opens so many opportunities in this new leash called life, I've been handed. But best not be complacent since potential in the end is potential, if I cannot fulfil it. " Caelan spoke profound words that made him seem like a daoist if not for his race.

Taking his time, he glanced at the skill books he received not bothered about going through his notifications at all since it won't be going nowhere soon.

[ Book of truth Level 5 (Tier 1) ]

Effects- At the cost of mana, user can ask any question within his jurisdiction. The answer to the question will be the truth regardless.

Note: Everyone has a definition in which they deem as the truth. To know the truth ask the right questions. ]

[ Would the user like to learn the skill book of truth. ]

[ Accept/Decline. ]

Though the note sounded a bit ominous, it didn't stop Vincent from learning the skill. Since it was a fair warning, he will use it whilst keeping the note in mind.

Quickly accepting accept, the skill turned into light particles with information pertaining to the skill flowed through his conscience. Followed by the formation that was in the symbol of an open book, connecting itself to the metal manipulation skill.

The book of truth was an icing on the cake for Vincent. A free subscription Internet as long as the question was within his jurisdiction would make his life in the apocalypse smoother. As compared to without

[ User can learn 23 more active skills.]

" Is this the effect of my stigma? Holy Shit," Vincent could not withhold letting out a curse.

'Though I have more capacity compared to most humans, I must not learn focus on skills that will benefit me short term over long term goal. The goal has and will always be quality over quantity. '

If only Vincent knew how wrong his statement was. He didn't just have more capacity than most humans on the earth,hell it might even be the solar system or the earth.

*Whoo. Haah*

Breathing in and out to calm his racing heart, Vincent reached out to learn the following skill he received.

[ Would the user like to learn the passive skill Combat? ]

[ Accept/Decline. ]

Before choosing to accept or decline, he read more information on the skill to know if its description was as straightforward as it name?

Indeed he was not to be disappointed.

[ Combat Level 1 (SR Passive.) ]

[ This skill covers the art of fighting to attack and defend. Using this skill will make the user deadly in the realms of fighting. ]

After seeing the straightforward manner in which the skill was described, he pressed accept. Making the skill transform into a tome of light as the information concerning the skill filled his brain.

Combat ingrained in his bones, how to attack where to attack and what to attack. The pressure points of the enemy alongside several fighting techniques. Not only that defensive techniques to defend himself. The skill also increased his combat experience by a large margin. After closing his eyes to digest the massive information, he opened his eyes as a sharp glint flashed by.

Combat transformed Vincent from a predator who knew how to hunt into a predator who knew how to hunt and fight. Making him a lethal force in any species coupled with his human intelligence. He became a force to be reckoned with.

'SuperRare or does SR stand for another thing. So does it mean Passives have different ratings compared to Active skill. Is SR the most common ratings or is it the least. So many questions but I'll have the answers after getting to a safe place where I can deal with all unanswered questions,' several thoughts were processed in the brain of Vincent within a few seconds.

Having dealt with matters concerning his skills. He prepared to glance at his stat to find out what was new.

And on the sweet Bunda of Nicki Minaj our young hero was in for a surprise.

Seeing his statistics left him stunned.

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