Chloe collapsed onto her bed, fully aware Alicia was closing the door behind her. Sae and Ellie settled in chairs nearby while Myshi was on another bed. For a moment she just ignored them, happy to be safely back at the inn and out of that danger. As it had turned out, once they found the exit, returning to the city had been simple. The exit led to the same building their ovaries had been cloned and harvested in. More importantly, security had been quite lax which made leaving as simple as walking out the door. Not the front one mind you, they’d left through a side door which was right next to a storage room. Chloe figured it was used to bring supplies into the building.
“Chloe?” inquired Alicia.
She let out a breath, “It’s about the spells I was using isn’t it?”
“Just who are you? There is no way a tier two mage could cast those spells.”
Chloe sighed, and then let out a breath before sharing a slightly edited version of her current status. Mostly just hiding titles, she didn’t want anyone to read. Couldn’t let people know she was the Undead Queen returned. Left her race though, she didn’t think it a problem since her class was rather... frowned upon.
Name: Chloe Amori
Gender: Female (Indeterminate)
Race: Half-Dwarf Foxkin (Primal Spectre Lord)
Patron: Furea
Level: 100 (1000)
Age: 24 (2,578,452)
Health: 100%
Class: Necromantic Sage
Shields: 450,000/450,000
Subclass: Scholar of Life and Death
Mana: 1,000,000,000/1,000,000,000
Titles: Blessed Child, Daddy’s Daughter, Furea’s Champion Candidate
Ellie blinked, “I knew you were like me, but I didn’t realize you were so old.”
Alicia blinked, “Level... one thousand!? You’re a god?!”
Chloe let out a breath, and let that hang for a moment. The other girls stared at her silently. “... No, reaching level 1000 doesn’t automatically make one a god. You need something more to actually ascend. I’ve never managed to meet the requirements. So I’ve been stuck on the threshold for many cycles, many lifetimes.”
Sae, breaking the shock, had two things to say. “Why do you have two level numbers? And why does it say you are both 24 and over two and a half million years old at the same time? Wait?! Does that mean you are an adult?”
Chloe chuckled, “Um, yeah been one the entire time.” Then she sighed. “As for the level and age numbers. The first number is the level for my mortal shell. The second is the level of my immortal spirit. Fake Ellie over there is the same way.”
“Hey don’t call me Fake.”
Alicia frowned, “What are you talking about?”
Ellie sighed, but didn’t say anything. So Chloe explained, “That’s not the original Ellie. She’s a Spirit Princess possessing Ellie’s body. The original soul is sleeping in a soul amulet that Krellik currently has in his possession.”
Alicia’s expression made a few changes, then she exclaimed, “That no good slimy man! I knew something was off! Why didn’t I trust my gut!?”
“Did you have to tell her? She wasn’t supposed to know.”
“I did,” replied Chloe.
Alicia fell onto her bed, “Damn, this is a lot to process.”
“Right. Well, while you are doing that. I think I’m going to evolve.”
“But you are...”
“My body is level one hundred. I can evolve and I suggest you do the same. I’m sure Fake Ellie will do so as well.”
Ellie sighed, “I will, and don’t worry. I know how things work, and will pick something that both I and the original can work with.”
Alicia sighed and then said, “Fine. And you are right, I should.”
Myshi and Sae shared a look. The two of them weren’t ready to evolve. They’d been boosted all the way to the mid-eighties by the fight. Meaning they needed another twenty levels before they could take a Trial of Ascension and evolve into the next tier. Chloe adjusted on the bed, and Ellie laid down on the bed beside her. Alicia adjusted her position and then the three of them turned to their system windows, each one accepting their Trial of Ascension.
Chloe blinked and found herself before Furea once more. The goddess was dressed as usual, with everything effectively on display. She smiled, “Well I wasn’t quite expecting you so soon, but congrats on making it to your first evolution in this life.”
“Um, thanks.” She looked around, “I guess you are stepping in for the system?”
“Sure am, and we can skip the trial. With you it’s a formality anyway.”
“Thanks,” she frowned. “Did you see what I saw?”
Furea turned serious, “The nest of Corrupted Schwæri and the evolved Child Eater? I did. Even for you that would be a tough one to clear. At least with your current strength, but don’t worry. Since you are connected to me as a candidate, that connection allows me to relay what you revealed to my priests. It will take some time however to prepare a proper crusade.”
Chloe gave her a look, “I still have unanswered questions. Like what makes them corrupted, and why that has raised these monsters a full tier in power.”
“I know, but we shall find those answers in time. In the meantime, stick with the caravan. Don’t draw attention, and when you reach my temple in the Town of Kesha I want you to talk with the priestess about what happened here. She will be expecting you. Also, if you don’t mind poking into the affairs of Zylesh’s little cult. Could you give her a little spanking for me, and discourage her from stealing my followers?”
“Will do.”
“Great,” said Furea with a smile, then she shifted, “Now let’s get to evolving. Here is your list of options, pretty great if I don’t say so myself.”
Congratulations!
You have successfully passed your Trial of Ascension!
You will now evolve to a species of a higher tier and enjoy a raised level cap.Calculating Evolution options...
Note: you are an undead spirit possessing a soulless but living bodyNote: you have heroic bloodNote: you are a holder of the Trait; Flames of Passion
Note: Traits Nature’s Embrace and Nature’s Child detectedNote: you have successfully defeated an enemy two tiers above the strength of your mortal vessel (reward reduced due to your spirit’s strength)Note: You have achieved Archmaster in all of your skillsNote: you have immense manaNote: Traits Limitless mana, and Natural Magic DetectedNote: as a creature of life and death your options have been affectedNote: Royal Title detectedAlert: male title and female gender, correcting errorNew Title: The Undead QueenAlert lack of an established queendom...
Updating title: The Undead Queen[Princess]Your options have been affected...
Generating Options:
1) High Primal Dwarven Foxkin (Primal Spectre Lord) (Epic)
2) Blessed Primal Fox Dwarf (Primal Spectre Lord) (Epic)
3) Spirit Bonded Dwarven Foxkin (Primal Spectre Lord) (Mythic)
4) Spirit Bonded Dwarven Fox Princess (Primal Spectre Lord) (High Mythic)
5) High Primal Spirit Bonded Dwarven Fox Princess (Primal Spectre Lord) (Legendary)
Chloe didn’t hesitate. Information on options was always sparse, but one could get a feel for them based on different factors. A legendary option at the tier two to three threshold was always good. Naturally she took that and her body began to change. The system promptly updated her full status and she took a moment to review it.
Name: Chloe Amori
Gender: Female (Indeterminate)
Race: High Primal Spirit Bonded Dwarven Fox Princess (Primal Spectre Lord)
Patron: Furea
Level: 100 (1000)
Age: 24 (2,578,452)
Health: 100%
Class: Necromantic Sage
Shields: 450,000/900,000
Subclass: Scholar of Life and Death
Mana: 1,000,000,000/1,000,000,000
Titles: Blessed Child, Daddy’s Daughter, Furea’s Champion Candidate
(The Great Demon Lord, The Undead Queen[Princess], Ruler of Death...)
Skills:Archmaster Dark Magic Grade AArchmaster Necromancy Grade AArchmaster Lightning Magic Grade A
Archmaster Fire Magic Grade AArchmaster Earth Magic Grade AArchmaster Water Magic Grade AArchmaster Wind Magic Grade AArchmaster Storm Magic Grade AArchmaster Nature Magic Grade AArchmaster Death Magic Grade A
Archmaster of Resurrection Grade A
Archmaster Flesh Shaping Grade ATrue Appraisal Grade A
Traits:Racial:Possession
Incorporeal BodyPrimal NatureLimitless ManaRuler of DeathShield of Unlife
Primal Dwarven-Foxkin Constitution
Primal Blacksmith
Primal Loli
Immense Primal Strength
Nature’s Craftsman
Primal Weapons
Superior FlexibilityUnmatched Agility
Royal AllurePrimal MagicNature’s PrincessNature’s ArmourRoyal Spirit Vessel
Inherent:Hero’s BloodRoyal BloodBlessed Royal BoobsSuperior Royal PussySuperior Royal Fluff
Flames of PassionBlessed Royal Body
Nature’s Embrace
Acquired:Flawless Vessel
It seemed many of her traits had gained a royal or primal flavour. Interestingly, Nature’s Embrace had been upgraded to an inherent trait, which meant she could pass it on to her children. Assuming she chose to get pregnant and have any. Chloe wasn’t sure how much her traits had been improved by the shift, but as the process finished and she returned to the mortal world, she already felt stronger. Much stronger than she had been before, but not so strong she’d rush to challenge that den of horrors.
Looking around the room, she noticed it had been awhile since she’d started the evolution. Myshi and Sae were curled up together on the last bed; Sae’s clothes were piled in a corner. She noted Sae’s messy sleeping habits at work as well. The blankets were twisted and displaced leaving them worthless. Chloe slipped out of bed, it seemed she was the first to finish, so she figured she would check her appearance, see what had changed.
The first thing she’d noticed was that she’d gained a little height, bringing her up to exactly 95 centimetres tall. Her muscles had also changed, growing denser, faster and better. She’d be more flexible, faster and harder hitting. Conjuring a mirror, she took in her evolved body. Her pointed ears, already cute and fluffy, were a bit larger and fluffier as they twitched on her head, while her hair had grown longer and silkier. The golden-red color of her fur and hair had deepened, gaining hidden hues that shifted with the light, while a crown of flowers weaved its way through her hair. Vine-like patterns had formed on her pale skin, which now had a more flawless quality to it. Her modest swells were a bit larger, softer and more elastic with the cutest pair of pink nipples. Her hairless mound had even puffier, more inviting lips and her tail had grown longer, the fur more vibrant and fluffier. Finally she’d noticed that the slight glow in her large silver-blue eyes had become a mystic glow that seemed to deepen the hues of her eyes.
She turned to the others. Chloe couldn’t help wondering what Alicia and Ellie had evolved into. Her companions better pick something strong, she liked them both. Besides Sae was blazing through the second tier thanks to her help, even the usual prodigies were being left in the dust and she knew that meant she’d receive some epic options. Alicia couldn’t be left behind by a poor choice and Chloe had no doubt she’d pass. The first trial was always the easiest. A moment later, a stirring told her one of them was walking, she turned slightly to face the one that was and greeted them. Leaving her conjured mirror in place for them to inspect their evolved appearances.
Ellie slipped off the bed and stretched her naked body. Chloe greeted her, even as she took in her changed form. One of the first things she noted was something that sometimes happened, especially with female cowkin and minotaurs, Ellie had lost height, but her breasts were a size larger than before. While ten centimeters shorter, her muscles looked denser, sleeker, concealing some of her true power. Ellie’s breasts looked even softer and her skin had lost many of the blemishes from her adventuring life. Swirling teal and silver lines ran up her skin forming patterns that seemed to be constantly shifting. Meanwhile her light brown hair had gained streaks of silver, white, and teal. “So what did you get? My options were all mouthfuls, which likely means my next evolution will be a condensing.”
Ellie chuckled, “I guess being adjacent to a god, you’d know that. Strange you’d be that strong and not well known.”
“When one sleeps for a few centuries, mortals tend to forget them as anything more than a legend. I’m remembered, just not by any current name and I’d rather not share my old titles.” Chloe sighed, “Not till I’m ready, besides I have a more important task this cycle.”
“Right,” Ellie looked herself over in the conjured mirror, “I’m looking pretty cute.”
Alicia started to stir, and then Ellie said, “Oh and you wanted to know what I evolved my vessel into. Here’s my new status!”
Name: Ellie Yren
Gender: Female (Female)
Race: High Breshan Spirit Vessel(Xycari Spirit Princess)
Patron: Mamari (Zylesh)
Level: 100 (269)
Age: 27 (853)
Health: 100%
Class: Axe Princess (Spirit Dancer)
Shields: 4200/4200
Subclass: Shield Tank(Spirit mage)
Mana: 1425/1425 (18,561/18,561)
Titles: A Rank Adventurer, Princess of the Hunt
Skills:Master Axe Arts Grade AMaster Shield Arts Grade BExpert Flowing Footwork Grade C(Archmaster Spirit Dancing Grade A)(Archmaster Spirit Magic Grade A)
Traits:Racial:Massive MammariesSuperior BoobsTremendous StrengthSuperior Endurance
Soulless vessel
Spirit ChannelsSpirit Aegis
Inherent:Nature’s MilkNatural BulwarkSuperior Steel Flesh
Nature’s Armor
Acquired:Stalwart Guardian
Alicia sighed, “I’m not sure how to feel about you evolving my friend into something that’s racially soulless.”
“I doubt she had many options there, considering what’s going on.” Chloe remarked, “However this does come with certain advantages.”
Alicia just gave her a look.
“So what did you evolve into?” Chloe asked, changing the subject while taking in her changed form. In response, Alicia projected her updated status. Alicia was still the same size, her apple sized breasts were a tad larger, her hair longer and silkier, the green of her eyes deeper. The blue of her hair hadn’t really changed, but it seemed to reflect the light better. Chloe also noticed they’d gained a silky inviting texture, her nipples stood even prouder on her chest.
Name: Alicia Thundergale
Gender: Female
Race: High Elven Storm Fairy
Patron: Kuwi (Zylesh)
Level: 100
Age: 22
Health: 100%
Class: Dark Storm Mage
Shields: 5000/5000
Subclass: Apprentice Alchemist
Mana: 7200/7200
Titles: A Rank Adventurer, Gale of Lightning
Skills:Expert Storm Magic Grade CExpert Lightning Magic Grade BExpert Water Magic Grade DExpert Wind Magic Grade EExpert Dark Magic Grade A
Apprentice Identify Enchantment Grade CApprentice Analyze Enchantment Grade BApprentice Analyze Potion Grade AApprentice Imbue Concoction Grace D
Traits:Racial:Natural Born-Loli
Nature’s ChildNatural MagicAlluring
Natural Forest DwellerNatural MageNatural RangerSuperior Magic Affinity
Storm Channels
High Mystic Blood
Inherent:Blessed MageBlessed Cute BodySuperior PussyResilient Constitution
Superior Boobs
Blessed Fertility
Acquired:Dense ShieldsSilken ManaAceri’s Ward