Chapter 499 Ignatius Evolution Options
Skill Proficiency: 0/1000
A Signature Skill of the Alchemist Subclass.
Grants the ability to inspect items traits and effects and merge materials together through [Synthesis], extract components from materials with [Extraction] and morph them, shape them, and transform them through [Metamorphosis]. Special tools can be used to facilitate this process and make higher quality items.
[Synthesis (1)]: Allows the combination of materials to create new items following certain recipes. Quality of created products is enhanced by 1 Grade, and their effects by +10%.
[Extraction (1)]: Allows for the extraction of components from Materials. Extraction Speed and Quality of Extracted Materials increases by +10%.
[Metamorphosis (1)]: Allows for the transformation of Extracted Materials into different shapes. Quality of created products is enhanced by 1 Grade, and their effects by +5%.
Level Bonus (1): Enhances All Skill Effects by +10%.
"Oh well, this is pretty amazing, yeah." I said while opening my eyes wide.
Not only my Heavenly Sight was upgraded, gaining greater effects, but also the Alchemy Skill as well! It seems that the Alchemy Skill separated Synthesis, Extraction, and Metamorphosis as if they were different abilities within a single skill, very similarly to how Heavenly Sight is.
My Heavenly Sight Ability is always useful in battle as I can predict the movements of foes that don\'t move too fast to see, and I can even predict terrible things from happening before they happen, stopping them. I think I ended saving the life of Mary thanks to this ability.
Hawk Eye is always useful, and its ability doesn\'t just extend to seeing things far away, I can concentrate it into something very close to me, and thanks to that I\'ve discovered that "bacteria" that my master taught me about in my previous life exists here too, alongside all sorts of microscopic creatures walking around, and even tiny sparks of Mana composing things.
Anyways, with this I feel pretty satisfied..
"Are there no other Skills I can level up though?" I wondered.
"Hero Seed and Divine Protection are Skills that I cannot turn into leveling Skills… yet. It is probably because they\'re directly tied to the protection and power of the goddess that blessed you, Sylphy. However, if you grow strong enough, or if I find a roundabout, I think I can make them into Leveling Skills." She said. "The same is for Royal Elven Lineage."
"I see… Is there any other way to learn Skills?" I wondered. "Learning Alchemy out of the blue really got my hopes up, you know?"
"I know how it might have felt but sadly there\'s no other roundabout for this." Alice said. "The System is… glitched, and as much as I try to repair it, it seems to only generate more glitches. But I don\'t feel any pain anymore, so perhaps these glitches might be something positive in the long run, after all they\'re granting you great power."
"I guess you\'re right in that…" I said while thinking. "For now, can I evolve the trio?"
"Yes they\'re all max level!" Said Alice.
"Alright, let\'s check them out… Ignatius first."
"Gotcha!"
Ignatius flew to my side, as he showed me his Status.
<Status System>
[System Owner]: [Ignatius the Red]
[Race]: [True Fire Dragon Spirit]
[Rank]: [D]
[Level]: [20/20]
[EXP]: [--/--]
[Class]: [Baby Dragon]
[HP]: [495/495]
[MP]: [400/400]
[Strength]: [440]
[Defense]: [455]
[Magic]: [260]
[Resistance]: [245]
[Agility]: [235]
[Luck]: [110]
[Charm]: [150]
[Skills]: [Eggshell: Lv6] [Dragon King\'s Son: Lv2] [Baby Dragon Breath: Lv6] [Roll: Lv5] [Dragon Scales: Lv4] [Dragon Claws: Lv4] [Fire Absorption: Lv7] [Physical Damage Resistance: Lv2] [Magic Damage Resistance: Lv1]
"Oh your stats increased a lot…" I said while looking with eyes wide open. "Compared to Furoh and Naturia, you\'re definitely growing to be the strongest. I guess that\'s what a dragon is all about."
"Heh, I am glad you\'re finally recognizing the greatness of my draconic lineage, Sylphy." He said with a smile, puffing his chest. He still resembled a small Baby Dragon, so he wasn\'t that intimidating. However, when he fought against his brother it was pretty amazing what he did.
"You also got two new Skills, resistance skills at that, Physical and Magic Damage Resistance Skills." I said. "Dragon King\'s Son only levels up when you evolve?" I wondered.
"It seems to be the case." Ignatius analyzed. "But each time it levels up, it gives a lot of bonuses. And it is thanks to it that I can also level up quick- Well, with your spiritual blessing boost as well."
"Hm, yeah, I can tell… Alright then, time for you to evolve."
Ding!
[Ignatius] has several evolution options]
[Showcase Evolution Options?]
"Eh? You\'ve got several evolution options now?!" I asked.
"Wait, what?" Ignatius asked in surprise. "I thought I was just going to grow up and that\'s it?"
"The System seems specifically modified to allow the user to not only change classes, but also "Evolve", gaining more power and new abilities." Said Alice.
"Alright then, let\'s see what he got…"
Ding!
[Available Evolution Options for [Ignatius]
[Mini Fire Angel Dragon]
[Young Red Blaze Dragon]
[Kid Ruby Dragon]
[Kid Fire Dragon]
"Huh?! These are more options than I imagined… Alright, let\'s see them all for now."
[Mini Fire Angel Dragon]
[Rank]: [C-]
A Small Dragon with angelic wings and the ability to wield holy fire. It is smaller than normal but rather strong. They\'re not that strong for fighting compared to other Dragons within their Ranks, but they\'re capable of making up for it with advanced Healing Magic, Restoration Magic, and Buffing Magic. Its appearance is adorable.
[Young Red Blaze Dragon]
[Rank]: [D++]
A Young Red Blaze Dragon that has evolved from being a Baby Dragon. It still developing and mostly hides. It has sharper claws, stronger scales, and powerful fire breath that can burn a man alive if provoked. It hides and slowly hunts to grow stronger.
[Kid Ruby Dragon]
[Rank]: [D+]
A Special Kid Dragon whose skin has mutated. The dragon\'s scales become like red jewels, resembling rubies. Its scales can reflect light and generate rays of heat to damage foes when provoked. It is rather frailer than other dragons as a result of its weaker scales.
[Kid Fire Dragon]
[Rank]: [C-]
A Fire Dragon that has become a Kid Dragon, bigger and stronger than Young Dragons, but that cannot evolve as much. Kid Dragons force their bodies to mature, resembling half-baby and half-young dragons in exchange for more power. It is fast, strong, and intelligent, and rather territorial, killing any other monster that gets near its territory.
"Woah you have so many options, Ignatius! What should I choose?"
"I am surprised as well, I never evolved into any of these forms before…"