"Was that golden flash just now... from this thing?"
"This?"
"A golden item?"
Leon opened the system description right away.
**[Void Terror]**
- **Description**: A special bloodline item
- **Effect**: Upon use, grants the bloodline of the Void Terror, along with the ability **Fear Scream**, which can interrupt enemy spellcasting or deal damage to spiritual entities.
- Eating any food will provide extra energy that will eventually convert into increased stats.
- **Note**: Bloodline items are unique and cannot be stacked.
- **Note 2**: Become part of me!
...
Leon wasn't sure whether to feel happy or not.
No golden item? That's fine, he wasn't expecting it anyway. But Leon *really* wanted a Kryptonian bloodline!
If the system can pull bloodline items, and it's called the *God Among Men System*, shouldn't it be giving him a Kryptonian bloodline?
Just lying around in the sun to get stronger? That's the *real* hack, right?
"Sigh... totally misjudged."
This Void Terror bloodline reminded Leon of a character from a game he'd played in his past life! But there were a few differences.
At least the skills weren't the same, and the effects were different! That game character got bigger and increased health by eating. In contrast, this little black scale Leon had boosted his stats.
To be fair, this knockoff seemed stronger!
"System, can I really only use one bloodline item at a time?" Leon asked, still holding onto some hope.
"Current life form level only allows one bloodline at a time."
Life form level?
Current?
Now that was interesting!
"Explain! What does this 'surprise' mean?"
"Insufficient permission to answer."
Leon: …
Damn it!
Why did Leon always end up experimenting with items and skills by himself?
Because this damn system kept telling him he didn't have enough permissions!
From the system's hints, it seemed like if his life form level increased in the future, he might be able to use more than one bloodline item at a time.
But how do you *increase* life form levels?
Does becoming a god count?
Leon suddenly thought about it.
"I wonder if becoming a god counts. Maybe I should try to befriend Thor for the future."
Or maybe he just needed his stats to get high enough? That might count as a life form upgrade.
Leon was stumped.
From the golden flash earlier and the "special" tag in the description, it was clear that pulling an item like this was incredibly difficult!
From the looks of it, the odds were around 1/30. Combine that with the need to upgrade the reward pool, the experience bar grind, and the inevitable increase in purification value...
Who knows if he'd ever pull a Kryptonian bloodline in his lifetime!
And...
This Void Terror bloodline was also a growth-type, meaning it would get stronger with time. Comparing eating to sunbathing to get stronger? Hard to say which was more ridiculous!
"System, will this item change my appearance, personality, or soul in any way?"
Maybe the system had upgraded, because it didn't sound as cold as before.
"No. Bloodline items won't cause any non-ability changes to the host."
"Non-ability changes? What do you mean by that?"
...
After a long-winded explanation from the system, Leon finally understood. For instance, if he got a centaur bloodline, he might grow two extra legs when using its powers.
"So, I won't change at all, right? Nothing about me will change?"
"Correct."
Then it was fine!
Use it!
Who knows when the next draw will be! Leon wasn't the type to give up an opportunity to get stronger for some vague future possibility.
Plus, this bloodline wasn't weak. It was a growth-type and a mage killer!
In some ways, it was better than a Kryptonian bloodline with zero magic resistance!
And besides, there would be more chances in the future!
"System… how do I even use this thing?"
It couldn't be something he had to eat, right? That would be tough to swallow!
"Consume it."
Leon: ...
I overestimated your decency!
Staring at the coin-sized scale in his hand, Leon gritted his teeth.
He swallowed.
And you know what? It went down smoothly! A bit...
Nah, I can't keep lying.
It took several glasses of water to get it down!
The moment it reached his stomach, the system chimed with a "ding!"
"Congratulations! You've acquired the bloodline ability. The title system is now unlocked. The reward pool now includes title items. Current title: Source of Fear."
**[Source of Fear]**
- **Effect**: Intimidation +20 against intelligent lifeforms (can be activated). This ability can be upgraded.
- **Note**: Titles are unique and only one can be equipped at a time.
- **Note 2**: Face… your truest fear...
It activated already?
Leon quickly grabbed two sausages, a cucumber, and a carrot from the kitchen and ate them!
"Nothing's happening!"
Was the energy level of the food too low? Or had the ability not kicked in yet?
Re-reading the Void Terror description, he calmed down.
It was a process, something that had to accumulate and digest, just like normal food. You can't get fat from one big meal.
"An Oak Barrel of Wine, Soul Pills, and the Void Terror bloodline!"
With these three, today wasn't a loss.
And he still had two more chances in the lottery!
Who knows, he might pull a Kryptonian bloodline next!
"I honestly wouldn't know whether to laugh or cry! Let's aim lower, I'd be happy with any random purple-grade perfect item."
Ninth box! Open!
**[Two-Headed Hammer]**
- **Effect**: Increased damage to structures when used.
- **Grade**: Green
- **Quality**: Excellent
- **Note**: Eighty! Eighty! Eighty!
Leon frowned but stored the hammer away. At least it was a "structure destroyer."
One box left.
"Come on, don't embarrass me! Give me something decent!"
The box opened.
**[Ebony & Ivory]**
- **Effect**: A pair of pistols designed by Neill and finalized by Dante.
Ebony is stable, good for long-range shots. Ivory has a fast fire rate, ideal for suppressive fire.
The guns have no magazines, drawing bullets from the user's mental energy (intelligence bonus).
- **Grade**: Blue
- **Quality**: Excellent
- **Note**: I get it, but when's the public beta?
- **Note 2**: I'll always love Blue Rose!
"Wow! The legendary infinite ammo Desert Eagle! No, wait, infinite ammo M1911!"
Holding the twin pistols, Leon realized they weren't the familiar M1911s he knew but the *DMC* version, with more twisted, sharp designs and an overall more magical look.
Nice! I like it!
Those collectible guns he swiped from Wesley and Sloan? Time to sell those off.
What man could resist a pair of infinite ammo handguns? Especially two!
Leon twirled them around. With his current strength, precision, and agility, these moves came naturally without needing practice.
"Unseal! Multiplication Jutsu!"
In a puff of smoke, four identical Leons appeared.
"Now I can practice my skills five times faster!"
"Or we could do food deliveries five times faster and make more money."
"Hey, buddy, I think working in electronics is more stable."
"You don't know anything!"
"I know you."
"Why are you roasting me?"
"What does this have to do with you?"
"We all look the same! You roast him, you roast yourself! You roast yourself, you roast me!"
"Oh! I get it! So it's all just bullcrap!"
"Why are you getting involved now?!"
"Hey, don't change the subject! You, the real one! Say something!"
Leon: ...
Having five clones with the same personality...
Oh! This was the *real* Source of Fear!
Leon: I'm scared. Truly.
(End of Chapter)