Ep. 247
Amorph is a representative non-mainstream race in space survival, but that doesn’t mean it’s shitty from beginning to end.
A reward obtained after hunting powerful NPCs or players.
The joy of accidentally discovering a characteristic fusion formula that I didn’t know about.
A sense of accomplishment when you acquire a new trait and apply it to your hunting strategy.
There is nothing more enjoyable than experiencing them stacking up one by one like a snowball and getting closer to perfection.
In fact, after the Ascension, the number of occasions to experience such joy became relatively reduced. Because most players avoided me.
The higher your position in the game, the less likely you are to enjoy the joy of discovering new creatures and new characteristics. Naturally, the sense of accomplishment was bound to decrease.
It was like that, but today I was able to feel the joy I felt in the past once again.
I looked at the translucent text box that glowed softly.
｢’Transcendence’ material list: Contamination bug host Tetanus Vine Tooth fairy nest Human sacrifice Red acid｣ ｢
‘Transcendence’ material list (new!): Insight Fear watcher Hallucination bug Mental parasitic pustule Mimic organ (not acquired)｣ ｢
｢ Mental Parasitic Pustules: Inherits some of the Tetanus Vine traits. Plants a pustule of psychic power in the mind of an intelligent being. When it explodes, it inflicts psychic power damage to the surrounding area and has a low probability of spreading the pustules to other sapient beings.
*PS: Who created these sadistic traits?
｢Harvester’s Maw: Inherits and strengthens the Essence Harvester’s Jaw characteristic. Add tusks with saw blades to the mouth.
*P.S.: Eating is the most basic instinct.”
“Jason (Jason Turningham)’s perks and ‘second brain’ characteristics are fused. ‘Second Mer■∬∬⨸⫱ Trait Enhancement System Intervention!｣
｢Improving Traits｣
｢Evolving to the ‘Shape Ruler’ trait!｣
｢Shape Ruler: When activated, the effects of traits that affect the thinking of other beings are amplified. .
*Applicable to: Mimic organs, parasitic colonies, mental parasitic pustules
*PS: Wearing an appropriate mask according to the situation is one of the virtues of an excellent hunter.” ‘One of the
unique characteristic synthesis formulas is achieved, and one is unlocked. Many new powerful enemies with newly acquired fusion characteristics. Acquire a token of and….’
and a number of general characteristics.
I almost forgot about my hunger as I was thinking about which of the text boxes with the characteristics that were pouring in after the hunting symbol ended, which one to review first.
I chewed on one of the stored corpses and looked through the text boxes.
‘First, let’s look at the sign of the new powerful enemy.’
The newly acquired strong enemy badge, ‘Shape Ruler’, is the result of specializing one of the perks obtained from previously defeating Jason.
There are a total of 3 player perks obtained by defeating Jason previously.
There was one perk that Jason originally had, and there were two perks that he stole by killing other players.
At the time of acquisition, I converted only one trait. The coldblood ranker’s perk, that is, the ability to summon golden shapes, was made into the ‘Color of the Abyss’.
The reason why all three could not be converted into tokens of a strong enemy was because there were no material properties that could be converted into tokens.
Until now, if I wanted to steal another player’s perk and use it, I always needed characteristics that matched that perk.
‘Perks and characteristics. Only with the two of us like this can we obtain the mark of a strong enemy.’
Except for the color of the abyss, the remaining two were stored in the body in an incomplete state.
Then, this opportunity came when I robbed the Screamer support ship. I acquired a large number of characteristics at once, and among them, there were characteristics that matched the perks, so I was able to obtain the badge of a new powerful enemy.
‘I also gained quite a few general traits.’
In addition to the characteristics shown in the semi-transparent text box I have just displayed, there are quite a few general characteristics obtained.
In fact, most of them I already had, or there were many traits that had disadvantageous effects, such as ‘Energy Absorption’ or ‘Dwarfing’, but it didn’t matter. Useless characteristics can be used as ‘characteristic enhancement’ materials.
｢Characteristic Enhancement: When combining traits through a special process, you can use regular traits as materials to strengthen them. The maximum number of materials is 10, and fusion unique properties cannot be used as materials.
Applicable to: ‘Unique characteristic synthesis system’ ‘Positive enemy badge system’ Unconfirmed｣
‘It would not have been possible without this system.’
If it were a game, you wouldn’t have received a trait that would be detrimental to you if you had it. This is because once a characteristic is acquired, it is impossible to get rid of it until it is used as a fusion material.
However, thanks to the attribute enhancement system unlocked along with the ‘space monster’ type as a second-level perk of the transcendence system, there is room to use unnecessary attributes, even if limited.
‘But you can’t use it for every characteristic.’
The downside of attribute enhancement is that its use is limited only to attributes related to the transcendence system.
The situation written on the attribute enhancement tulle tip means that when synthesizing a unique attribute or fusing a strong enemy’s badge, the attribute you have can be consumed as a material. So, it is difficult to receive negative characteristics at any time.
‘It’s still better than nothing.’
I looked at the tulle tip of the newly acquired strong enemy badge.
‘The ruler of the form.’
The two newly acquired fusion characteristics are characteristics that I remember using several times while playing the game. On the other hand, ‘Shape Ruler’ is a characteristic that is seen for the first time.
‘Strengthening the effect of the mimicry organ. I’ve never seen a trait with this effect.’
In the first place, the mimicry organ in the game was essentially my own characteristic since no one knew the fusion formula other than me. Also, there was no player who used parasitic colonies as well as me.
‘It seems like a trait for me.’
So far, all the other powerful signs have shown ridiculous performance. Compared to other characteristics, the explanation of the tulle tip was extremely simple, but is that why? Conversely, I look forward to more.
‘Let’s experiment with this slowly.’
I saw my body change.
Most of the general characteristics obtained by raiding the archive were used as characteristic enhancement materials. So my body didn’t take on a completely new look like other times.
The only major difference is the snout.
The Hellside Hornet’s characteristics and the existing ‘Essence Reaper’s Jaw’ were fused to become ‘Reaper’s Maw’. Accordingly, my oral structure also took on a different appearance.
Previously, the lower jaw was bifurcated, but now it is no longer bifurcated. The shape of the face before becoming a sub-adult can be said to have changed into something like the snout of a crocodile or boa constrictor.
The jaw structure was as simple as before, but instead, two large tusks protruded from the lower jaw. The tusks were sharp and hard, like bone blades formed when hunting.
‘If it’s strong enough, it’s no bigger than the carapace of the head.’
Additionally, the fine saw blades grown on the surface of the tusk boast the sharpness of a single-molecule cutter. It can be said that almost anything can be cut. Unless it is an item with special powers, such as Red Gallagon’s ‘Red Armor’.
Thanks to the appearance of tusks for cutting and cutting, the method of taking an enemy’s head has also changed from before. Previously, it would open its lower jaw wide and swallow its enemy whole, but now it can be seen that it only cuts off the head with its tusks and takes it.
‘And this is what helps with that.’
I opened my mouth slightly and stuck my tongue out. A tongue that resembles a snail’s antennae can be seen wriggling in light black light.
Although it is based on a very famous science fiction creature, Amorph originally does not have a tongue. Like now, you can only get the tongue by acquiring special characteristics.
‘Should I say it’s a tentacle in the mouth rather than a tongue?’
By design, Amorph’s taste buds are widely distributed inside the mouth, so there is no need for a tongue. So Aimorph’s tongue is also used for other purposes instead of tasting.
For example, you can snatch the enemy’s head and swallow it, or…
“It tickles!”
I lightly licked No. 26, who was eating the stored corpse next to me. My tongue sucked up all the various bacteria and viruses that had transferred to the surface of his body.
The surface of my tongue has a newly acquired infection-related characteristic called a ‘microorganism storage organ.’ It is a property that decontaminates toxic organisms or removes microorganisms that have a beneficial effect on the opponent.
“What just happened? Do it again!」
[Z(Yes)]
「It tickles! “It’s fun!”
No. 26’s body sparkled as if it was the first time he felt something amazing. Then, Adhai, who was eating next to him, also showed curiosity.
‘I’m curious’ ‘Me too’ ‘Please do it’
[Zu (yes)]
When I licked it as requested, it quivered its tail as if it had received an electric shock.
｢What is it?｣｢What is it?｢What is it?｣
“Isn’t it fun?｣
“Interesting” “Very” “Interesting”
Seeing them both like it like children makes me feel better without even realizing it.
I don’t know how long it’s been since I played innocently with these guys. Since we had been fighting continuously since we got Aadhai back, I didn’t have time to play with them.
‘I guess I’ll have to spend more time with them from now on.’
Because they are useful beings and friends who help me.
As I was thinking that, my eyes met with the Mother of Heaven. A griffon with a wonderful golden mane was gagging when it saw us.
[Zuzu zuzuzu (Would you like to do this too?)]
｢No. “I’ll decline.”
Is it because the Gryphon state has a higher tolerance to poison than the Wolf state? She flatly refused my favor.
Anyway, other than the change in the snout, other parts didn’t change much. To be precise, it changed and then disappeared when it was consumed by strengthening its characteristics.
In addition to that, I also gained body-changing traits such as ‘Pollution Insect Host’, but since a higher trait is being applied to my body, all of them are inactive.
I stopped licking number 26 and looked at the text box again.
Perhaps because there are so many traits, two unique trait synthesis formulas are currently available.
One is the fusion method that was previously opened by catching the Hellside Hornet, and requires infection-type characteristics and nest-type characteristics.
This unique trait can be created right now.
‘I originally expected it to take a while.’
I thought it would take quite some time to request and obtain the Hellside Hornet and Glacier Fiend traits.
However, unexpectedly, there were quite a few samples of them on the Screamer support ship.
Especially the Hellside Hornet. There were quite a lot of genetic samples, probably from any habitat.
and the Glacier Fiend, an Apex creature rarer than the Hellside Hornet. Its genetic samples, which appear to have been collected from another planet, were also stored inside the archive.
‘It would have been nice if the quantity had been a little larger.’
If Amorph acquires Glacier Fiend’s narcotic substance creation characteristic, it becomes a characteristic called ‘Red Acid’. It is a trait that turns Aimorph’s blood into a narcotic substance, and when combined with ‘Smog Top’, it becomes a powerful fusion trait.
‘It’s a very effective trait in group warfare.’
If there were many samples of Glacier Fiend, it would have obtained both the unique fusion characteristics based on red acid, but unfortunately, that was not possible.
I don’t know if Pyrrha Eleven had a hard time finding a Glacier Fiend or if it couldn’t find a habitat like the Hellside Hornet, but there were only two Glacier Fiend samples. It’s a shame because even with just 3, I would have gotten all the unique fusion characteristics.
‘Right now, unique characteristics come before fusion characteristics.’
There are things that meet the evolution conditions, but there are things that are more important than that.
If you create one more unique characteristic using the transcendence system, the space monster type will also increase from level 0 to level 1. No matter how powerful the red acid-based fusion characteristic is, it will not be as strong as the unique characteristic.
‘Also, I’m curious about the effects of the first stage of the space monster type.’
Now that fusion has been abandoned, the conditions for the unique trait that makes it a nest-type trait and the infection-type trait have been met perfectly. The number of characteristics has been adjusted so that the effects of both types do not disappear, so you can make them at any time.
‘What should I do next?’
｢’Transcendence’ material list (new!): Insight Fear Watcher Hallucination Worm Mental Parasitic Pustules Mimic Organ (not acquired)｣ The
newly opened fusion ceremony required many properties related to psychic abilities. All but one of these have been obtained.
‘You can’t get Mimic organs from here.’
There are no samples that can obtain that characteristic even on the Screamer Support Ship, so you must move to another location.
‘Is it time to leave?’
Pyrrha Eleven said before dying. I’ve requested reinforcements, and the Mechanical Council’s fleet is coming.
‘The same member is dead, so even if I can’t do it, half of the top committee members will come to catch me.’
Maybe the Great Leader player will also come along.
‘There is also the option of hiding and then making a surprise attack…’
However, preparations are still lacking. Fighting with the Machine Committee means going into an all-out war with Star Union. It is true that my strength has become stronger, but it does not reach that level.
‘Not yet.’
Anyway, to fulfill the type conditions among the conditions to evolve into an adult, you have to go to the next location.
It is not a barren place like this, but a place teeming with numerous species and creatures. If I go there, I will be able to grow greatly again.
‘I’ll have to ask PS-111 to look at the ship’s records.’
The guy who brought the necessary metal from the dragon’s nest is currently not here. This is because mechanical parts are being remodeled on the production line located in the area next to the storage area. He said it would take about a few hours to complete.
‘Then in the meantime…’
[Zuzu zuzu zuzuzu zuzuzu zuzuzu (I’m going to become an egg again. So please protect me)]
The guys here have seen me enter the cocoon many times. So no one was surprised or questioned.
After speaking to the guys, I left the storage room and entered the cargo hold nearby.
‘long time no see.’
The place where I first opened my eyes when I came to this world. Of course, unlike back then, this ship didn’t have much cargo that could be called cargo, but the feeling was similar.
Hunkered down in the cargo hold, I reactivated the semi-transparent text box.
｢’Transcendence’ material list: Contamination bug host Tetanus vine Tooth fairy nest Human sacrifice Red acid｣
｢Do you want to use the transcendence system?｣
This is the fourth question in the text box that I see.
As always, my answer is fixed.
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