Talent

[Faceless Myth - First Layer]

<Master of Disguise>

"I am both you and him."

Talent Effect: Disguise Level +1 (Reduces the risk of being detected by Higher Lifeforms)

Once you have come into contact with the target you are disguising, or possess a part of the target's body, you can perform deep disguising and gain some of the target's abilities (ability level not exceeding the individual's level).

[Dark Magic - Level 1]

<Dark Knowledge>

"Those dark Polymath in the abyss of depravity have been cursed by dark knowledge; they will read endlessly until they die."

Talent effect: Dark learning ability +1 (can learn beyond the level).

There is a very small chance of entering the "Dark Meditation" state during the learning process - which increases learning efficiency by 100% and allows for an attempt to integrate the Dark Magic already mastered, lasting for 10 minutes.

[The Mad Laughter Journey - Level 1]

<Pain Propagation>

"Everyone wears a mask to hide their smiles... They often take off their masks and reveal their true smiles when they witness the Affliction of others."

Talent effect: [Mad Laughter] range increased by 20%, with a certain chance to apply the "Vulnerable" effect to the target (Vulnerable, increases damage taken from any source).

... The above describes the effects of the first tier of the Talent Tree.

Compared to the Seed Stage, where the increase in points only corresponds to an increase in energy capacity, the boost that each point in the Talent Tree provides is far too strong.

All three options are quite tempting.

"No wonder there's such a big difference between Formal Knight, so that's the reason... This is the real boost brought by the [Gate of Destiny]."

The Seed Stage is essentially about laying the foundation.

The "Master of Disguise" skill can help Han Dong find shortcuts in many situations, Han Dong may be able to easily solve some things that are extremely difficult for others.

The Dark Knowledge is also quite tempting, as it can enhance Han Dong's learning ability. Combined with the mental focus effect of Crazy Laughter, it can make Han Dong's learning efficiency beyond imagination.

Under certain conditions, it can even go further and fuse the rather chaotic Dark Magic within the body.

As for "Enhanced Communication," while it is effective, it is slightly weaker than the two methods mentioned above when considering the overall picture.

"Once you choose one of them, the other talent slots in the first tier will disappear completely... That's really frustrating."

Tap on the projection screen to deposit the corresponding number of points.

When faced with the choice of the first level, Han Dong hesitated between Faceless and Darkness, and finally chose Dark Knowledge.

The Master of Disguise is certainly useful, especially in Destiny Event.

But the final battlefield will be the real world. Even if you can disguise yourself and sneak around to the back of the demons to stab them, the stab must be powerful enough to kill them.

For Han Dong, who is a top student.

Learning itself is captivating.

As soon as the selection ended, Han Dong immediately felt a surge of dark energy spreading within his skull, making his understanding of the black sand and Crow Magic much smoother.

At the same time, three more conspicuous dots, about the size of a fingertip, have appeared at the bottom of the [Talent Tree - Smiley Face].

One is gray, one is black, and one is red.

The three dots represent the first layer.

Because of Han Dong's choice, the gray and red dots were crossed out, while the black dots glowed with a faint black light, indicating that the talent: Dark Knowledge had been activated.

Changes continue.

From the top of the activated black dot, a straight line extends upwards, about five centimeters long, leading to the second level of the Talent Tree.

The same row still features three dots of different colors, symbolizing three kinds of talents.

[Faceless Myth - Second Layer]

<Tentacle Enthusiast>

"More... I want more... grilled squid tentacles."

Effects: Tentacle count +20%, attack range +20%, maneuverability +10%, "Abyssal Transformation" weight -30%.

[Dark Magic - Second Tier]

<The Down-and-out Crow Keeper>

"A man contracted a crow forest, trying to make money by raising crows. A year later, he made a lot of money because outsiders were interested in the novelty. This man and the crows became best friends. In the third year, sales were dismal, and the man starved to death... When he was found, his body had been eaten by the crows."

Effect: Ravens [single target] gain 50% increased Dark Magic effectiveness, [group] lose 20% reduced Black Magic effectiveness, and individual Raven-humanization level increases by 20%.

Enhance the individual's connection with the Crow God, making the journey of consciousness to the Raven Tribe (headquarters) smoother.

[The Mad Laughter Journey - Level Two]

<Delicious Red Fruit>

One day, John, a young farmer, discovered a secret: if you cut your finger and draw a red smiley face on the surface of fruit, the fruit will become sweet and delicious. As John grew up, children frequently went missing in his town.

Effect: Can materialize the Red Fruit on the Talent Tree and bring them into reality (maximum of one fruit can be brought in at a time; the cooldown period starts after the fruit is completely consumed, and the cooldown time is 24 hours).

Consuming "Red Fruit (Entity)" can replenish a large amount of health, remove all negative effects, and put the individual into a state of euphoria.

[Excitement]: Aberration ability +50%, Scarlet-related ability increased by 50%, lasts for 10 minutes.

The juice has reached the high-grade blood wine level (for personal consumption only).

Regarding the various effects of this layer.

Han Dong only lingered on the "Delicious Red Fruit" for a moment.

He decisively allocated the hard-won second Talent Points to "Tentacle Enthusiast"... Don't ask why, Han Dong had already planned his path forward, and he would choose any enhancement related to the Tentacle Door.

The gray dots were retained.

For Han Dong personally, he immediately felt a large number of tentacles overflowing outward from his brain.

This caused tentacles to grow from all seven orifices on Han Dong's face... After adapting to the increase in tentacles, Han Dong returned to his normal human form, revealing an excited, strange smile.

At this moment, the Talent Tree projection in the Settlement Space also disappeared.

"This power... is truly exhilarating! With this, we have a much better chance of winning the Great Expedition."

Han Dong had long imagined upgrading the Talent Tree, but he never expected it to bring such a huge improvement to an individual... even including abilities from outside the city.

Immediately afterwards, Han Dong exchanged the clown souvenir he obtained for 200 Destiny Points.

Including the 60 points rented from the Ghost Stories World last year, I have a total of 260 points. (Previous points were used to purchase crafting materials for the Crow Caller and have been cleared.)

Before leaving, arrive at the "Dyson Sphere" where points can be traded.

"Excuse me, how many points do I need to use to take Herbert, a resident of Inside Derry Town, away?"

"You own 10% of the Inside Derry Town, and the individual has voluntarily left with you. This is expected to cost 200 points."

"So expensive? No wonder the Holy City doesn't advocate exchanging for life forms in the Destiny Space... Professor West's individual strength is completely at the bottom in Derry Town, yet he requires so many points."