Chapter 954 (2/2)
The only detail that made Randidly wary was the warning that came from Lyra regarding some influence on this Judgement. But again, Randidly wasn’t sure how much stock he should put in her words. Lyra, to him, was a confusing bundle of emotions.
Confusing because of her intelligence and her betrayal, but also confusing because of the effect of being the sword and sheath of Donnyton, and having the System push them toward each other. Idly, Randidly wondered who was the current sword and shield of Donnyton. Did that effect continue throughout the entirety of the System?
Randidly shook his head, slightly disgruntled at how quickly his thoughts were derailed. He focused once more on the possibility of obtaining a Skill from a Path. Either way, Randidly was in the midst of preparing, but he likely would have some spare time before dealing with the Calamities to train up a Skill. But it would definitely need to be a powerful Skill that would provide a tangible benefit to the fight. And after Randidly had created his own Skill beyond the Legendary Rating, he felt like he would be somewhat more difficult to impress.
After finishing the Path, Randidly was still 100 short of reaching trigger for the next wave of PP from his Soulskill. As such, he would start the next Path without knowing exactly how much PP he would receive.
Randidly considered the list of available Paths.
Heretic XXIX 0/???, Nexus Traveler Cohort 5 0/50, Experimenter I 0/50, System Transgressor 0/1, Friend to Humanity 0/100, Mantle of the Patron 0/500, Metallurgist 0/300, Aether Convergence II ???, Perfect Soul Bond 0/1000, the Bell of Doom Tolls 0/600, Growth of Yggdrasil III 0/2000, Fiery Sharpshooter 0/350, The Ashes of Ulaat, Patron of Ash 0/1000, Order Ducis: Font of Guidance ???, Humanity’s Torch 0/500, Bearing of a Teacher ???, Puppet Master 0/100, Mana Lich 0/500, Pain Immunity I 0/250, Raiments of the World Tree ???, Physique of the Grim Chimera 0/1000, Chimera’s Grudge I ???
In addition to the familiar faces that Randidly had long had access to, there were a few new arrivals. One related to Pain Resistance reaching 100, one based perhaps on Yyrwood Body of Yggdrasil reaching 200, and then two relating to the newly created image and the growth of those Skills.
Randidly currently had a little over 250 PP. But it seemed likely that he would receive an almost intimidatingly high amount of PP. So he was inwardly torn between the different Paths available. Perhaps the most conservative method would be to choose a short Path, like Fiery Sharpshooter and Mana Lich, and then figure out the total amount before Randidly committed himself to an ambiguous or long Path.
Yet…
Randidly chuckled to himself and moved his fingers to Raiments of the World Tree. From the name and context, Randidly suspect that this would be an extremely long Path. But right now, one of the main goals Randidly wanted to accomplish before the Judgement arrived was finishing up his Yggdrasil Skillset. Strengthening it with a Path seemed like the best idea currently.
Immediately upon putting a point into the Path, Randidly wanted to curse his earlier confidence. The number 3000 was immediately burned into his gaze. It sat like a weight against his spinal cord, giving him an immediate headache from the towering pressure that number released.
But although it was intimidating…
If Randidly could finish it…
Certainly, I might have grandchildren faster than finishing this Path if I have overestimated the boosts from the Soulskill. Shaking his head slightly, Randidly put the next 99 PP into the Path. Then he received a notification that left him shellshocked.
As your Soulskill grows, so too will you grow. Your flesh is the substance of the Soulskill, and the strength gathered by your Soulskill fuels your growth. Although the exact details of the arrangement are currently in flux, your body and the Soulskill are slowly merging into a more complete whole. Warning, you may experience slight effects as the synchronization continues.
Congratulations! PP from your Alpha Cosmos flows into you! You have gained 7102 PP!
“Seven thousand PP…” Randidly said numbly. He blinked several times. As he had put this first 100 PP into this Path, he realized that he received two free Stats every 25 PP he put into the Path. It wasn’t the greatest reward, but it was certainly noticeable. Especially considering that it would require 3000 PP. Which meant that Randidly would receive 240 free Stats from finishing the Path, without even considering the reward.
With the same sort of dazed expression, Randidly finished the entire Path in a single go.
Congratulations! You have completed the Raiment of the World Tree Path! You have long planted the World Tree at the core of your being, and it has grown strong within your Soul. Yet the world tree is not simply a plant; it is also a liege. It is also an engine. It is on the back of Yggdrasil that the world may thrive and grow. The road here has been long and winding, but to now finally come into your own is inevitable.
Your heart is that of the World Tree. To wear the vestiges of its divinity is to touch on a realm beyond humanity. As your existences align, your life experience will be warped. Do not falter, for to pause in the pursuit of power is to surrender control to the carrion scavengers that circle above.
Congratulations! Your Vitality has increased by 100! Your Health Regeneration has increased by 500! Your Stamina Regeneration has increased by 200! Your Resistance has increased by 100!