Nox continued to stare at Fluffington with an excited gleam in his eyes. Seeing the look, Fluffington raised his head, his expression smug.
Naturally, Nox didn't pay attention to the cat. Instead, he was far more focused on the boon that Fluffington's evolution had brought.
If Nox said he wasn't happy with this reward, then he must be the biggest liar on Eos! Just like with Thirteen, Fluffington had also received countless upgrades!
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[New Skills Unlocked]
❖ Night Veil (Advanced tier): Wraps the user in a cloak of absolute darkness, rendering them undetectable to both sight and magical perception for a limited ti.
❖ Lunar Phantasm (Advanced tier): Creates illusory clones infused with moonlight energy. These clones are semi-corporeal and capable of dealing minimal damage before vanishing.
❖ Abyssal Blink (Advanced tier: Allows the user to teleport between shadows, ignoring physical obstacles within a certain radius.
❖ Monarch's Presence (ultimate tier)- Upgraded from Monarch Aura): Enhances the user's natural authority over lesser shadow creatures, allowing for subtle domination and intimidation.
Enhanced Skills:
Wallwalker → Spectral Glide: The user can now traverse vertical and even inverted surfaces effortlessly, with reduced visibility in darkness.
Enhanced Speed → Shadowstep: Instead of rely increasing speed, the user moves in bursts, vanishing and reappearing unpredictably.
Humanoid Form (Active) [Locked - Requires Additional Evolutionary Conditions]
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"Nox." Nox rubbed his palms together as he read through the notifications, impressed—very impressed. With the enhancents and the new set of skills, he could feel that Fluffington was now officially deserving of the title of an assassin.
It was an incredible evolution, one that would make quite the difference on the battlefield.
Nox turned toward Fluffington, who was currently testing his new form, his movents eerily fluid. His paws barely made a sound as he stepped forward, his body flickering at the edges as though it were half-real, half-shadow.
Then, without warning, the cat vanished.
Nox barely had ti to react before he felt a presence behind him. Even with all his intelligence, he only sensed it at the last mont—when it was already too late.
His pupils trembled slightly.
What did this an?
It ant...
He turned his head slightly to the side.
Fluffington was already there, his body fading in and out of the darkness like a living phantom.
...It ant that if Fluffington had been an enemy, he would have struck Nox! Of course, Nox wouldn't die that easily—not with the terrifying skills in his arsenal.
Still... the sa didn't apply to other Awakened.
Nox felt a mixture of dread and excitent rising in his chest. With each power his pets obtained, Nox began to pity those who dared to beco his enemies. Because the only thing that awaited them was a grueso fate.
Right at that precise mont, his system chid again.
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[Evolution Path (2/4) – Shadow Panther → Abyssal Nightmare]
New Evolution Requirents:
✔ Reach King Tier
✔ Absorb the Abyssal Core Fragnt, a remnant of an ancient shadow entity. (Incomplete)
✔ Survive seven nights within the Everlasting Eclipse, a land of eternal darkness. (Incomplete)
✔ Devour the essence of three High-Rank Nightmare Beasts to deepen its affinity with fear and illusions. (Incomplete)
✔ Obtain the Moonshadow Tear, a rare gem ford during a Blood Eclipse. (Incomplete)
✔ Defeat an Emperor-Tier Shadow Wraith in direct combat. (Incomplete)
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[Abyssal Nightmare – Future Evolution Description]
Ascending to Abyssal Nightmare, Fluffington becos an entity of pure darkness and dread. Its body rges with the void, flickering between reality and illusion, while its presence alone instills terror. This form enhances stealth, fear-based abilities, and shadow dominion, making it a nightmare both in battle and in the minds of its enemies.
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Nox raised an eyebrow at the insane evolution requirents—but the future evolution was worth it.
The more he read through the skills, the more satisfied he beca. Fluffington had transford into a true shadow predator, a being that would wreak havoc from the shadows.
"Good." Nox turned, his gaze shifting toward the horizon. "That's one more evolution down."
Nox placed Fluffington back into the beast taming space. He exhaled softly, his mind already moving to the next task.
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"Astralus, you're up next."
The night was far from over.
And Nox?
He was just getting started.
A blue portal manifested out of thin air, and the jellyfish popped out.
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[Evolution Path (1/8): Astralux → Stellaluna]
Requirents:
✔ Complete the "Cosmic Awakening" quest (a simple quest that introduces Astralux to the concept of evolution).
✔ Collect 10 "Stardust Shards" (dropped by defeated enemies or found in treasure chests).
Description: Stellaluna is the first evolved form of Astralux, granting it new abilities and enhanced powers. Its celestial body shines brighter, illuminating the path to further evolution.
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Nox had already collected the ten Stardust Shards back at the black market auction. Now, what was left was the Cosmic Awakening quest—which left Nox in a dilemma.
How was he supposed to proceed with the quest? This was a very important question, and it had plagued his mind since the first ti he set his eyes on Astralux. But he had pushed the matter to the back of his head.
However, he couldn't delay it any longer. Astralux's evolution was crucial.
At that mont, Nox suddenly had a thought. He wasn't sure if it would work—but there was no harm in trying.
"System, initiate the quest," Nox called out in a firm, deep voice.
There was silence.
All that greeted him was silence.
Nox raised an eyebrow and repeated himself—but then, he heard the chanical voice of the system.
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[Special Quest Activation: Cosmic Awakening]
A unique opportunity has presented itself. The system has detected a rift connected to the Astral Realm. Would you like to use the [Celestial Token] to teleport to the designated location?
A star-shaped object, which Nox presud to be the token, appeared in his grasp. He stared at it in a daze.
This was unexpected.
A teleportation token? He hadn't received such an item before.
"Interesting," he mused, turning to Astralux, who bobbed in the air, her jellyfish-like tendrils shimring with faint astral light. The creature pulsed slightly.
"Well, we can't ignore this," Nox decided, tapping [Yes].
The mont he did, the token in his palm dissolved into light. A pulse of energy surged outward, and the fabric of reality twisted around him.
For a brief mont, Nox felt weightless, as though he had been untethered from gravity itself. The surroundings blurred, shifting from the cold night air of his previous location into sothing... vast.
When the distortion settled, he found himself standing on a floating platform made of glowing stardust.
Above him stretched an infinite sky, filled with swirling galaxies and twinkling stars that seed impossibly close. Ethereal nebulae drifted like cosmic clouds, radiating soft hues of violet, gold, and sapphire.
The sheer vastness of it sent a thrill down his spine.
"This... Where is this?" Nox muttered, awe flashing across his normally composed features.
A soft chi echoed in his mind.
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[Quest: Cosmic Awakening]
Objective: Help Astralux begin its evolution journey.
Tasks:
1. Absorb cosmic energy for 3 hours.
2. Use Spatial Tentacles to move three objects.
3. Dodge five attacks using Reality Distortion.
4. Activate Gravity Field once in battle.
5. Defeat one cosmic enemy (Void Serpent, Astral Phantom, etc.).
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