[You have been cursed with the power and burden of a Deadly Sin]
[You have committed the Sin of Pride the most times]
[Awakening the power of the Sin of Pride]
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ENHANCEMENT: Speed by 20%
EGO: Gain EGO by being prideful, or causing others to be prideful.
Prideful Stride: Channel EGO to enhance speed further
Prideful Speech: Channel EGO to influence your words to make them convincing or intimidating
Prideful Strength: Channel EGO to imitate the powers of those around you, friend or foe.
Prideful Sense: Channel EGO to gain an insight on your opponent; learn their weakness, hope, or desire.
[LOCKED]
BURDEN
Your ego is fragile. When it is damaged, you suffer mental trauma.
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I awoke to a start. I was lying on my bed, my head spinning. Midas was indeed right. It did sting. A lot. I rubbed my eyes and sat up. The world was spinning, but it was clear enough for me to see Midas sitting on a chair, with a woman next to him. The woman stood and spoke:
"He has regained consciousness, Master Midas, an he has fully recovered."
With that, the woman stood and walked towards the door.
"Thank you, Myra."
"Just doing my job, Midas"
The door closed, and Midas looked at me.
"How did it go? What Sin did you get? If you haven't figured it out already, I have the Deadly Sin of Greed, and Harrow has Wraith."
"I got Pride."
"How very interesting. I expected Greed, because you grew up rich, and liked being rich."
"Is Pride powerful?"
"No Sin is more deadly than another, but some do better in one area than another. For example, Wraith is the best for combat, but Pride helps you maintain a strong public standing. There is only one other person with the Burden of Pride, and she is very annoying to work with. You will be easier to work with, I hope?"
"You want me, to work for you?"
"Yes. I'll pay you, and give you a place to stay and hide. Your other place was crappy. Additionally, you have access to most of my resources, should you need them."
"Unless you'd rather live out in the streets, with no money and the God-force and Crime Lords out to arrest or use you?"
"I think I'll work for you..."
Midas smiled and stood up
"Great choice. You can keep this room, and I'll pay you five thousand golden coins a week. In exchange, when I ask you to do something, you will do it, no questions asked. Understand?"
"Yes."
Five thousand golden coins a week was a pretty good deal, considering that the Underworld was poor. It would be hard to find a job that offered more, besides being a council member or a leader of the God-force.
"I'll have someone give you the tour of the place in a bit, as well as a guide on etiquette and restricted areas, as well as food times and curfew."
"Glad to have you working for me."
With that, he strode out the door.