Vengeance of the Returner

Chapter 228: Soul knight

'Seems like I am now a bad guy in his story huh? Well, who cares'

Nix shrugged and walked out of the gate and entered the area of homeless.

As soon as he walked out all he saw were colorless abandoned buildings.

He noticed the homeless people were still waiting for him and as soon as he walked out the gate all those around the vicinity rushed towards him.

"Was it you, we saw a pillar of light entering the chambers..."

The leader of the homeless folks asked.

"Yeah anyway... I see more of you here? Perhaps you circulated the occurrence prior to my leaving?"

"Yes!" One of them yelled.

"Alright, let me get this clear. You can do trading, farming, any other occupation you want or I'll get you to people a job I can. But, you have to follow one simple rule. and it is not to commit crimes. It is simple as that."

He wanted to say that there are no temples but first, he needed to take them into his town. He was plotting something bigger. Since he needed divinity he'd need countless souls following him and pray for him.

"What do you gain from this?"

"Well, I need my town to be populated and make it city and for you people. You need houses and a place to work so, I got you covered this is a win-win situation for us both."

Nix winked and continued walking as a horde of homeless people began following him.

{Hmm, I understand what you are trying to achieve. But, do you believe they'll see you as a diety? You are human and in a reachable place and vulnerable to attacks... And making one pursue you and pray to you as a god. It is something hard. Just look at yourself. You don't accept Shigon or any other high existence as a god but, you want these people to see you as a god?}

"Agreed... It is indeed hard to make them see me as a god. I Am a human in flesh and I possess humane emotions. That makes me their equal. I am not into becoming a god and my prime reason for taking them there isn't that... Soon a storm will collide the town and when that happens I will need strong layers of walls to reach the depth. I am simply using them as they use me."

Nix explained and stopped in front of the teleportation center and turned towards Astaroth and looked at his eyes.

"I am no god. I am a mere human willing to help them if they do the same for me." Nix phrased calmly wearing an expressionless face.

{I am glad that you are not proud of your potential existence.} Astaroth said after smiling at Nix.

"Do you know about Apex?" Nix asked.

Astaroth nodded his head and began speaking.

{Yes, You are exactly an example of an Apex. A being who can take both paths of a god and transcendent. If you reach the zenith of your being you'll fully understand. None had ever even touched the surface or achieved the potential to take such a path. So, you are rather fortunate. }

{I knew someone who was later killed upon taking achieving it. }

"I see..."

{You possess a Mana manipulation core which is a basic need to take such a path. Though all along history people failed or were blocked from achieving that route. I believe your entire existence is in danger. But, fear not you have injured a transcendent in front of those who may threaten your entirety. }

"So you are saying I am bound to trouble. It's is not something new though" Nix shrugged.

{For now, they will remain idle until they unravel that in truth you are weak.} Astaroth uttered.

Soon, he paid for the group which contained about five hundred people, and walked into the portal after each of them got teleported.

As he stepped out he saw countless people waiting for him. 

"Lord Nix... Who are these people?"

Asked Remo, the manager of the Transgressors clan.

"The homeless of Nazlane and I have broken the alliance with Nazlane as well. For now, arrange lodgement for these people."

Nix said casually and walked towards his clan and turned back for a second.

"This guy here is my manager and he will lead you all to lodgement to stay for the night and I will conduct a meeting tomorrow morning. "

He informed and once again began walking.

"fufu, Seems like you once again had to face trouble?" Said a woman from his back.

'Rosalie?'

"Didn't you say you are a princess of a kingdom? Don't have works to do in your kingdom?"

"uhmm, Actually... Yes. But, my main quest was to search for you. I have completed it. With that being said. I'd have left this continent sooner or later. But, I'll wait for you and stay here. Until we escape the prophecy you've received."

"Thanks, You have my gratitude."

"Nothing comes free. I hope you'll help me when I need it as well."

"That goes without saying," Nix replied casually and entered his room.

'The thousand souls that nova energy ingested...'

[Use souls?]

[Press YesNo]

'Well let's press yes,' He muttered and selected yes on the screen.

[Select any one option to use the souls residing inside your soul realm.]

[ Option 1:  Gain ten stat points and 2 ability points

(Information: You cannot learn new abilities or inherit a class. You only have the power source to increase your potential)

Option 2:  Transcendence

(Information: Makes you immune to soul absorption and any other outer layer that could destroy your soul and reinforces your soul with energy.)

Option 3: Increase Divinity

(Information: Will increase the divinity you hold.)

Option 4: Soul knight

(Information: Will manifest an evil entity, a soul knight that succumbs to your commands. Few among the souls you absorbed possess the skills of the knight who wish to once again be reborn) ]

'I didn't expect this at the least... All the options seem beneficial as well.  Soul knight? That's a good option. But, the stats, Divinity, Transcendence... Everything seems pretty much needed.'

'What should I choose?'

He contemplated massaging his temples.

{Hmm, having a hard time choosing?}

"Yes"

{That's the hardest part. You'll have to choose. There will always be several paths you can take and none will guide you. Just go by your gut feelings.}

"Philosophical words huh?... If I contemplate between all the options. I'd go for soul knight. I'd be able to gain these again when I get the chance to but, those souls were too strong that they didn't succumb to be erased from existing."

He uttered and immediately clicked option 4.

A swirl of darkness emitted out of him. The rampant feeling of souls exiting out of him was evident and he clearly felt a kinship. The soul seemed like nothing but a part of him. Soon an ominous figure appeared in front of him, kneeling and looking up at him with admiration.

"My liege!"

The dull grey figure which was translucent, uttered with its ominous voice as Nix smiled at it.

[You have summoned the Soul knight from your soul realm]

[To read information use truth eye]

[Private ability: Truth eye activated]

The next minute he peered at the details he was baffled...