Cosmic Ruler

Chapter 49 Dark Knight

Jake then opened his in game status to see the changes, with now him acquiring the Dark knight class.

{ Character Name: Dusk

Class: Dark Knight

Rank : E +

Abyssal Mana : 2500

Alliance:

Alignment:

Stats and Attributes:

Health Points : 5000 ( +1000)

Strength: 90 (+20)

Agility: 75 (+83)

Vitality: 100 (+20)

Intelligence: 50

Wisdom: 55

Luck: 40 (Average) (Below 30 is badluck)

Skills:

Dark Knight Skills:

1. Dark Slash:

Description: Unleashes a powerful slashing attack infused with dark energy, capable of cleaving through multiple enemies with ease.

Abyssal Mana Cost: 50 mana

Cooldown: 10 seconds

Damage: Deals 500% weapon damage to the primary target and 250% weapon damage to nearby enemies.

Environmental Effect: The effectiveness of the attack is influenced by the darkness level of the surroundings. The darker the environment, the stronger the Dark Slash becomes, adding an additional 100% damage in dimly lit areas and 200% damage in total darkness.

2. Shadow Step:

Description: Allows Jake to move swiftly and silently through the shadows, enabling him to surprise his enemies and strike from unexpected angles.

Abyssal Mana Cost: 30 mana

Cooldown: 15 seconds

Range: Teleports Jake up to 20 meters in the direction he is facing.

Environmental Effect: The range and effectiveness of the teleportation are enhanced in shadowy or dark areas, allowing Jake to teleport up to 30 meters in total darkness.

3. Soul Siphon:

Description: Drains the life force from Jake's foes, replenishing his own health and stamina in the process.

Abyssal Mana Cost: 70 mana

Cooldown: 20 seconds

Effect: Drains 50% of the target's current health and restores 150% of the drained health to Jake. Additionally, restores 50% of Jake's maximum stamina.

Environmental Effect: The amount of health and stamina restored is increased by 50% in areas shrouded in darkness.

4. Dreadful Aura:

Description: Emits an aura of fear and despair, weakening the resolve of Jake's enemies and sapping their strength.

Abyssal Mana Cost: 80 mana

Cooldown: 30 seconds

Effect: Reduces the attack and defense of enemies within a 10-meter radius by 20% for 15 seconds.

Environmental Effect: The potency of the aura is amplified by 50% in dimly lit areas and doubled in total darkness.

5. Dark Pact:

Description: Forms a pact with dark entities, granting Jake additional power and abilities in exchange for a price yet to be revealed.

Abyssal Mana Cost: 150 mana

Cooldown: 60 seconds

Effect: Temporarily increases Jake's strength, agility, and vitality by 50% for 30 seconds.

Restrictions: The exact terms and conditions of the pact are unknown, and using this skill may have unforeseen consequences. It should be used with caution.

Passive Abilities:

1. Dark Knight's Resolve:

Description: This passive skill enhances Jake's resilience and fortitude, allowing him to endure even the most dire of circumstances with unwavering determination.

Effect: Increases user's maximum health by 20% and grants him a 10% resistance to physical and magical damage.

Environmental Effect: In areas of darkness, the effectiveness of this skill is amplified, doubling the health bonus and increasing damage resistance by an additional 5%.

2. Dark Empowerment:

Description: This passive skill empowers user with dark energy, augmenting his physical abilities and imbuing his attacks with additional potency.

Effect: Increases user's strength and agility by 10%, boosting his melee damage and movement speed.

Environmental Effect: In shadowy or dark areas, the potency of this skill is enhanced, doubling the bonus to strength and agility and granting Jake a 20% chance to inflict additional darkness damage with melee attacks.

3. Shadow Mastery:

Description: This passive skill grants user mastery over the shadows, enabling him to manipulate them to his advantage and conceal his movements from prying eyes.

Effect: Grants User a 20% bonus to stealth and evasion, allowing him to move unseen and evade detection by enemies.

Environmental Effect: In areas of darkness, the effectiveness of this skill is heightened, increasing the stealth and evasion bonus by an additional 10%.

Cursed Resilience:

Description: This passive skill renders user immune to various curses and afflictions, ensuring that he remains unyielding in the face of supernatural adversity.

Effect: Grants user immunity to debuffs such as poison, paralysis, and curse effects.

Environmental Effect: In shadowy or dark areas, the effectiveness of this skill is enhanced, increasing Jake's resistance to curses and dark magic by 50%.

Dark Magic : Allow usage of spells up to Tier 6 }

Jake looked at all the info. and nodded " So this is what Alfred meant by Elemental Advantage, he was referring to Environmental effects".

Jake then closed the status window and logged out, not before giving residence to his heroes.

[{( A/N : Status window is one time thing, next time it will be only available in auxiliary Volume)}]

"Hmm, I wonder, what are others doing," Jake thought as he removed the soul gear and then called Luna.

"Did you call?" Luna appeared and asked.

"Yes, can you tell me what others are doing?" Jake asked.

"They are giving the third test," Luna replied.

"What is the third test?" Jake asked.

"It's a simple one-on-one match and it's also the last test," Luna replied.

"Last? Weren't there more than three tests?" Jake asked, tilting his head.

"There were, but after the Elders' discussion, Battle Royale and Territory Defense were added, which reduced the number of tests drastically as most of the test topics were covered in those two tests," Luna nodded and then explained.

Jake nodded, 'It makes sense, those two weren't only about power and leadership, after all,' he thought, and then asked.

"What... what happened to the Territory after the test was finished?" Jake asked.

"The moment the Territory lord dies, the battle would have paused," Luna replied.

"Paused? Then what will happen to it?" Jake asked.

"The Territory lords can apply to fight again, and if they successfully win, they can claim all the living Territory occupants for their village, town, or whatever the grade of their Village is," Luna replied, and Jake sighed in relief.

"Is there any time limit?" Jake asked.

"No, but it is only available one time; there is no second time," Luna shook her head and said.

"What else should I know about it?" Jake nodded and then asked.

"There are a few noticeable points. Firstly, every year, the number of monsters attacking the territory will double. Secondly, the Territory lord can take the people who were with him during the test, but then he would have to share the NPCs, and lastly, the Territory lord can also take his heroes to battle," Luna replied.

Jake nodded and then wore his uniform, which is white and gold with a brooch, which Luna said is only available to Special admissions.

Jake looked at himself in the mirror and nodded; his new uniform is really good-looking. It's kind of a mix of a modern tuxedo with a royal European touch, like those dresses of princes in manhwas.

"Lead me to where this third test is happening," Jake said to Luna.

Luna nodded and started leading Jake to the third test area, passing by the various facilities. Jake was eyed by many due to his uniform.

"I thought only the brooch is special, but even the uniform is," Jake sighed with the attention he is receiving. Normal students' clothes are red and white, and his white and gold clothes stand out a bit too much among them.

"That said, the Academy is really big," Jake mumbled as he passed by the library for the fourth time and all the libraries were different, with them being numbered from 1 to 4.

"Luna, how many libraries are there?" Jake asked as across a window he saw another library and it was numbered 8. "There are a total of 25 libraries, with 20 available to students and the rest 5 only for staff, though Special admissions can also access those 5 libraries," Luna said.

Jake's eyes widened, as each library is roughly a kilometer big, which means 25 kilometers just to store books. 'Crazy,' that's the only word his mind came up with.

After 30 minutes of walking, they reached the Arena. "Arena huh? It reminds me of the tournament," Jake thought, looking at the signboard.

Jake looked at the guards standing at the door and asked, "Luna, will they let us enter?"

Luna didn't reply and walked towards them, and as expected, the Guards stopped her, but then Luna pointed at Jake. The guards looked at Jake and allowed her to pass.

Luna motioned for Jake to follow her, and as Jake was passing by, the guards bowed.

"As I said, Special admissions are treated as Royalty," Luna replied to a confused Jake.

Jake nodded and said, "But isn't it too much?"

"No, it isn't. All special admissions have the potential to reach Monarch rank. Most people will be delighted to get in your good books," Luna shook her head and said.

Jake nodded and understood.

Soon Jake followed Luna, and they reached a room with a signboard VIP III. "Special admissions have their own viewing area," Luna replied even before Jake could question.

"That said, if number three is available, does that mean the first two are occupied?" Jake nodded and asked.

"Yes, most likely, by Special students. They might have come to see and recruit good candidates to their faction," Luna said and opened the VIP III room and entered with Jake.

Luna then guided Jake to his seat, and then she pressed a button on the wall and said, "Refreshments." On the other hand, Jake looked at the room, and it consisted of a large display, which is both a window to see the Arena below and a screen to zoom in on a particular person, along with two rows of seats and a beautiful chandelier hanging from the ceiling. All in all, it's a beautiful room