Chapter 1: Awakening in the Endless Continent with a Captivating Succubus
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[Congratulations, your initial unit is... a Succubus!]
Chrono's eyes widened as he read the words etched on the ancient stone tablet. The weight of the moment sank in as he realized the magnitude of this discovery. He was a traverser, a person who had traveled from his own world to this parallel realm of lords three years ago. In this world, when individuals reached the age of 18, they were granted the extraordinary opportunity to be teleported to the Endless Continent a realm shrouded in mystery and brimming with untold treasures.
The purpose of this journey? To participate in a grand competition where lords battled for supremacy, searching for not only riches and power but the secrets that could lead them to godhood itself.
Chrono, with a mix of excitement and trepidation, had recently succeeded in activating his Lord's mark, marking the beginning of his ascension to become a lord. And now, fate had bestowed upon him a Succubus as his initial unit, an alluring and formidable creature hailing from the depths of darkness.
While the succubus may not have belonged to the top echelon of units, it was still considered a superior force, capable of aiding him in conquering cities and expanding his dominion across the vast lands of the Endless Continent. However, there was a catch. Succubus were a special class of unit they didn't rely on conventional nourishment like food. Instead, they drew their strength from their lords' life force and magical energy. Without proper sustenance, their combat power would diminish significantly, presenting Chrono with a unique challenge.
Nevertheless, Chrono's face lit up with a faint smile. "The succubus is still a high-strength unit," he mused, acknowledging the advantages bestowed upon him. "Let's see what talents my lordship possesses!"
Chrono understood the rarity of his situation. In this world, only around 20% of individuals possessed the ability to activate the lord's mark, and most of them were accompanied by weaker units like goblins and slimes. Chrono's success had elevated him beyond the ordinary, granting him the chance to wield power and influence on a grand scale.
Eager to uncover the full extent of his potential, Chrono turned his attention back to the inscriptions on the stone tablet, his eyes fixed on the section detailing Lord Talents. These talents served as the backbone of a lord's strength, determining their upper and lower limits. A high-level talent had the power to bridge the gap between weak units and formidable adversaries, granting the seemingly powerless human race the strength to challenge even the mightiest of creatures, like the colossal giant dragons that roamed this world.
With bated breath, Chrono delved deeper into the Lord Talent column, his heart pounding with anticipation. And there it was, the revelation that sent a surge of excitement coursing through his veins.
[Lord Talent: Hundred Times Time Control! (SSS)]
The words shimmered before his eyes, leaving Chrono awestruck. "Hundred times time control? An SSS-level talent?" The corners of his mouth curled into an exhilarated smile. Among the Lord Federation's ranking system ranging from F to SSS Chrono had been bestowed with the highest-level talent possible. His potential knew no bounds.
Suddenly, an ethereal voice resonated in the air, causing Chrono's heart to skip a beat.
[The lord's imprint has been successfully activated! Sending you to the Endless Continent!]
In an instant, a dazzling blue light enveloped Chrono, engulfing his senses. When the radiance receded, he found himself standing in a rustic wooden house, its walls worn with
age. There, in the heart of the modest dwelling, lay a bed and a solitary table. Suspended in the air, a mesmerizing blue crystal ball became the centerpiece of the room a symbol of his initial town hall.
Chrono approached the crystal ball, his eyes filled with curiosity and determination. With a mere thought, the images within the crystal ball began to shift rapidly, revealing the option to recruit individuals into his growing dominion.
In this crucial moment, as a new lord in the Endless Continent, Chrono possessed the privilege of recruiting two subjects and one hero free of charge. However, the recruitment of heroes required the construction of hero statues, a task that lay beyond Chrono's immediate reach.
Undeterred by this limitation, Chrono's gaze locked onto the recruitment button, ready to embark on the path of shaping his forces.
"Recruit!" he exclaimed, his voice resolute. And so, the countdown began for the first two free recruits.
[Recruiting people: 6900S]
The timer displayed on the crystal ball indicated a recruitment time of 6900S. However, within Chrono's domain, time flowed differently.
"Accelerate!" he commanded, unleashing the power of his Hundred Times Time Control talent.
The world around him seemed to blur as time accelerated a hundredfold. In a mere sixty-nine seconds, the first citizen was successfully recruited.
A buzz filled the air as a surge of dark purple light bathed the cabin, momentarily overwhelming Chrono's senses. The brilliance was so intense that he had to shield his eyes, struggling to keep them open amidst the radiance.
And then, as the purple light dissipated, a figure emerged, a woman of ethereal beauty and undeniable allure. Her presence commanded attention, captivating Chrono's every sense.
Ashley, the succubus, had arrived.
With dark purple devil horns adorning her head, a captivating peach-heart tail swaying behind her, jet-black wings gracefully folded at her back, and enchanting eyes twinkling with a hint of mischief, Ashley stood before Chrono, emanating an irresistible charm.
"Succubus Ashley, at your service, my Lord," she murmured, her voice as enchanting as her appearance.
For a brief moment, Chrono's gaze fixated on the elegant sway of her snow-white hair, momentarily lost in its bewitching allure. It wasn't until a wicked smile played on the corner of Ashley's lips that he snapped back to reality.
Raising his hand, Chrono lightly flicked Ashley's forehead, a playful admonishment escaping his lips. "No charming your lord, remember?"
Ashley covered her forehead with a gentle touch, her smile widening. "Slightly~ I know I was wrong~" she replied, acknowledging her transgression with a hint of mischief.
Chrono shook his head, amused by Ashley's playful nature. Who could have anticipated that the first act of the recruits upon entering his territory would be to cast charm magic on their lord? It was an audacious move, to say the least.
However, despite the initial surprise, Chrono found himself embracing the unexpectedness of the situation. With a thought, he accessed Ashley's basic information, eager to delve deeper into her capabilities.
[Name: Ashley]
[Race: Succubus (Elite)]
[Level: 1st Tier 1 Star]
[Power: 50]
[Agility: 60]
[Physique: 50]
[Magic Power: 100]
[Talent: Charm]
[Skill: Dark Magic... (Expand)]
Chrono perused Ashley's information, a sense of satisfaction washing over him. From the lowest to the highest quality, the people and heroes recruited by lords varied in rarity, ranging from common,
rare, elite, epic, legendary, taboo, to myth. Having secured an elite-quality succubus as his initial recruit, Chrono couldn't help but feel fortunate.
"Ash—Ashley!" Chrono corrected himself, his voice brimming with newfound authority.
"I'm here," Ashley responded, her tone eager and devoted.
Chrono issued his first command to his loyal subject. "Go forth and gather timber resources within our territory, transporting them to the town hall."
Ashley nodded, her dedication unwavering. "As you command, my Lord."
But before she set off, Chrono couldn't help but notice Ashley's hesitation, as if something troubled her.
"Why haven't you moved yet?" Chrono inquired, his curiosity piqued.
A mischievous smile graced Ashley's lips as she responded in her characteristic charm, "Well, my Lord, I'm feeling a little... hungry~"
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