Chapter 8 - The Cave Viper (Part 3) (1/2)
Last time I had no way of measuring the time it takes to evolve to another creature. It was dark, and I had nothing to measure time with.
This time wasn't that much different either. The only difference I had was that by the time the cracks started appearing on my cocoon, and I could expand my Sense again, the fluids in the snake's stomach were refilled to their original state.
With an outburst of energy, I shattered my protective shell, and once again emerged as a black
The sudden outburst of energy was most likely felt by my predator as well. I could feel movement, and my surroundings started rumbling. The gig was up, I had to immediately initiate the plan.
'Enya, activate the blessing ability and get me out of here!' I ordered my system. There was no time to waste. I had no idea how much time I had, until something deadly would happen.
Instead of the ability activating, I received a stern warning from my companion this time.
[I have to warn you Aiden, that the strain that the blessings effect will put on your soul, will cause heavy damage to you. After the effect ends you will be in a comatose state for the next 24 hours and you could suffer lasting damages. Please confirm your choice once again with this knowledge.]
While the lasting damages is not something I want, I simply do not have any other choice. I have to live with it or die here right now.
'I understand and accept the risks. Now start the process! We have no time to waste!' I confirmed my choice.
Instantly I could feel a huge increase in power, and I started radiating golden light. The aura I suddenly emitted, destroyed every particle of the snake innards, quickly making its way outwards. The Viper had no chance to react at all, in mere seconds its entire body was destroyed by this golden aura.
As soon as I was free and my predator disappeared in this flash of light, the aura submerged back into me. As the aura entered back to my body, I felt the sudden surge of power accompanied by an incomprehensible pain. It wasn't physical pain, nor mental, but something in between. This was the first time I felt this type of pain. It felt like something was trying to tear me in half trying to force itself out.
I tried to release the tension by shouting but I was unable to, I still had no way of communicating, since I was still a bug. I couldn't do anything as the pain just get sharper, and more and more real. I slowly lost consciousness, and the familiar darkness engulfed my soul once again…
If I would have been awake, I could have heard Enya's voice that sounded like she was on the verge of tears speaking to me.
[Blessing Backlash initiated. Hibernation started. Countdown: 23:59:59.. Sorry Aiden, but this is for your own good…]
With the countdown started, my Body started showing golden glowing cracks all around and shattering to tiny bits and pieces shortly after. As the resulting dust settled, a black egg shaped cocoon was left in its wake. It was similar to the cocoon I used when I morphed from my Birth Form to my Bug form, but at the same time it was different. Unique. Harder. It really looked like a small ebony colored egg. Like if the darkness that was all too familiar to me at this point, was given a solid shape to hug and protect my very soul that resided inside.
...I had no idea how much time had passed. I only know that when I woke up I was in complete darkness. However, I wasn't alone as I could hear my sweet companions voice. I could feel some sadness in it this time, however.
[Welcome back Aiden. Before you ask, you were put into hibernation as a result of the backlash that you received for the usage of the Blessing. However, once you get your bearings, you should check the notifications you received for the fight with the Viper.]
Following her advice, I turned my attention to the upper right corner of my vision where a slew of notifications was still blinking. While waiting for the dark shell to crack and set me free, I opened up all of them.
[Due to the effects of the Blessing, your overall Soul Power has increased by 1!]
[-Survive and kill one of your natural predator (1/1) - Completed]
[Mushroom Bug Evolution mastered! Rewards: +1 Might, +1 Agility, +50 XP, Leveling system unlocked.]
[Congratulations for defeating a mature Cave Viper! Cave Viper form, and Guided Evolution Path system unlocked.]
[Due to the heavy backlash of energy overdose, Spirit received reduced by 3 points, but received +50 XP]
[First Guided Evolution Path life form obtained, Evolution Shop unlocked.]
[Poison Resistance Bonus! Because of your experience with the stomach acid, your Poison Resistance leveled up!]
[Primal Absorb ability received 50 xp bonus from Evolution Mastery!]
Okay, that was a real big wall of text with way too many changes and features all at once. Let's go over them one by one. First, it should be good to check up on my updated Status Screen. I received new stats, upgrades and unlocked a new feature as well.
I opened up my Status Screen and checked up the changed attributes.
[Name: Aiden
Race: Primal (Evolver)
Form: Mushroom Bug (Tier 1)