50 Book 3 Chapter 46 (2/2)

Jason realized what was happening as soon as Peter's knees hit the ground. He quickly calmed his emotions to bring his will under control. A notification appeared in front of Jason as Peter gasped for breath.

Congratulations! With the consolidation of your will and the stimulation of the m-serum, your Killing Intent skill has evolved!

The m-serum could evolve maxed out skills if there was enough stimulation. Since killing intent was from Aros, and only leveled up when his battle physique did, this evolution was a pleasant surprise.

Indomitable Spirit

All shall kneel under your will. Consumes Stamina.

Remark 1: Oppresses those with lesser Willpower, lowing their stats.

Remark 2: If the difference between the target's Willpower and yours is too great, you can choose to obliterate their soul.

Remark 3: Immunity to mental status effects.

”What the hell was that?!” Sweat soaked Peter's clothes as Jason helped him to his feet. The feeling a moment ago was like Shenlong's mental suppression, except dialed up to eleven. He felt powerless under it.

”My bad, my bad,” Jason scratched his cheek and explained. ”Like I said, a miracle happened. Cay awakened his soul too, but he was on another level. Not only could he block off his 'voice,' but he could also use it to deceive me. Man, it was close! Ha-ha. Anyway, something happened. It was like our souls connected, dude. I was able to feel his deepest emotions, and well, some strange things happened after that. Who cares exactly? I feel great!”

”Your souls connected? Strange things happened?” Jason's behavior weirded Peter out. ”Are you okay, bro?”

Jason looked down at his hands and clenched them. ”Yeah. I feel full of motivation and hope like I can accomplish anything as long as I work for it.”

Peter took a close look at his friend, searching for something amiss. He didn't know much about souls. The only experience Peter had was Cay consuming a part of Walter's soul, leaving him traumatized for life. It was because of this Peter was so cautious hearing Jason's tale. Still, his thoughts changed when he saw something in Jason's eyes. A grey flame burned deep in his pupils. A will to live. To Struggle. To Survive. That was all Peter needed to see.

”I'm happy for you.” Peter clasped Jason's shoulder and felt one of his many burdens disappear. Just then, a twitch from below reminded him of something. Peter quickly contacted Su Long to build some things, and soon, Cay was locked up in a building.

Today was a good day.