Source of Fear

Was that thing that flashed with golden light just now?

That was it?

Golden equipment?

Leon immediately opened the system description.

[Void Terror]

Description: Special bloodline-type item

Effect: After use, grants the bloodline of a Void Terror, along with the skill [Fear Scream]: interrupts enemy spellcasting or damages spiritual entities.

Eating any food grants additional energy replenishment, which is ultimately converted into four-dimensional attributes.

Remark: Bloodline-type items are unique and cannot be stacked.

Remark 2: Become a part of me!

Leon could not say whether he should be happy or not.

The promised golden equipment was gone, which was not a big deal. He had not really expected it anyway, but what Leon had wanted was a Kryptonian Bloodline!

Since bloodline-type items really could be drawn from the system, and the system was even called the [God of Man System], shouldn't it have drawn him a Kryptonian Bloodline?

Getting stronger just by lying in the sun every day—that was what a cheater was supposed to do, okay!

"Ugh... in the end, I put my faith in the wrong thing!"

This Void Terror bloodline looked mysteriously similar to a character from a game he had played in his previous life! But it was also a little different!

At the very least, the skills were incomplete! And their effects were different too! That one grew larger and gained health by eating, while this little black scale in Leon's hand increased his four-dimensional attributes when he ate. If he had to say it, his bootleg version was actually stronger!

"System, can't one person really use several bloodline-type items...?"

Leon was still unwilling to give up.

"The host's current life level can only contain one bloodline at a time."

Life level?

Current?

What a surprise!

"Translate that for me! What the hell do you mean by 'surprise'!"

"Insufficient permissions. Unable to answer."

Leon: ...

Damn it!

Why did Leon always test equipment and skills by himself?

Because this damn idiot system was always telling him his permissions were insufficient!

Judging by the hints the system had given him, if his life level increased in the future, he would probably be able to use multiple bloodline-type items at once.

What counted as an increase in life level?

Would becoming a god count!

Leon suddenly thought of that.

"I wonder whether being appointed a god counts. If it does, I can work on improving my relationship with Thor in the future!"

Or maybe when his four-dimensional attributes became high enough—high to a certain point—it would count as a life-level increase?

Leon was temporarily stumped.

From that burst of golden light, the previous draws, and the word "special" in the description, it was not hard to see that drawing this kind of item was truly incredibly difficult!

At least for now, the probability was probably one in thirty. With those odds, combined with the next prize-pool upgrade he had to make, the long experience bar, and the inevitably increasing use of Purification Points...

Who knew whether he would draw a Kryptonian Bloodline within his lifetime!

And besides...

This Void Terror bloodline was also growth-type. Between eating and basking in the sun, it was hard to say which was more shameless!

"System, if I use this thing, will there be any changes to my appearance, personality, or soul?"

Perhaps because he had leveled up and his permissions had increased, the system did not seem quite as aloof anymore.

"No. Bloodline-type items will not cause any changes to the host beyond abilities."

"Beyond abilities? What does that mean?"

After a long-winded explanation from the system, Leon finally understood. For example, if he used a bloodline-type item and gained a bloodline that came with a centaur form, then he would grow two extra legs when using that bloodline ability.

"Anyway, mine won't change me, right! Nothing will change!"

"Yes."

Then there was no problem!

Use it!

Who knew when the next draw would be? Leon was not the kind of person who would give up a chance to grow stronger right in front of him for some vague possibility in the future.

Besides, for one thing, this bloodline was not weak either. It was also growth-type, and it was the nemesis of mages!

This was truly where it was stronger than a Kryptonian Bloodline with "zero magic resistance"!

And secondly, there would be more chances in the future!

"System... how do I... use this thing?"

He could not possibly eat it, could he! It would get stuck in his throat!

"Consume it."

Leon: ...

I fucking overestimated your integrity!

Looking at the coin-sized scale in his hand, Leon gritted his teeth!

And swallowed it.

Well, what do you know! It really was smooth going down! Like a silken thread...

I can't make this up anymore.

It took several cups of water to force it down!

The moment it entered his stomach, the system chimed.

Congratulations, host. You have obtained a bloodline ability. The Title System has automatically activated. Title-type items have been added to the prize pool. Current host title: Source of Fear.

[Source of Fear]

Effect: Intimidation against intelligent life +20 (can be actively activated). This ability can be upgraded.

Remark: Titles are unique, and only one may be equipped at a time.

Remark 2: Face... your truest fear...

It was already taking effect?!

Leon hurried into the kitchen and ate two sausages, a cucumber, and a carrot!

"Nothing happened!"

Was the energy level of the food too low? Or had it not started taking effect at all!

He reread the description of Void Terror and relaxed.

It needed to accumulate, and it needed to be digested. Just like normal eating, no matter how many calories there were, you could not become fat in one bite.

"Single-Log Wine Barrel, Spirit Bullet, Void Terror bloodline!" With those three, today had not been a loss.

And there were still two draws left!

Maybe he would directly draw a Kryptonian Bloodline!

"Then I really won't know whether to laugh or cry! Better be modest and take a step back. Any purple perfect-quality item will do!"

The ninth box! Open it!

[Double-Headed Hammer]

Effect: Increases destructive power when used against buildings.

Grade: Green

Quality: Fine

Remark: Eighty! Eighty! Eighty!

With a dark expression, Leon put away Huang Dazhui's giant hammer. No matter what, it was still a "treasure for demolishing buildings"!

Only the last box remained.

"Don't embarrass me now! Pull yourself together!"

The box opened.

[Ebony, Ivory]

Effect: Ebony and Ivory are a pair of pistols. Nell designed and created them, while Dante completed them.

Ebony is stable and suitable for long-range shooting. Ivory has a high rate of fire and is suited for suppressive fire.

Neither gun has a magazine. They rely on the user's mental power (intelligence bonus) to form bullets for firing.

Grade: Blue

Quality: Fine

Remark: I understand the theory, but when does the open beta begin?

Remark 2: I will always love Blue Rose!

"Wow! The legendary Desert Eagle with wireless bullets! Ah, no! The M1911 with infinite bullets!"

Only after the twin guns landed in his hands did Leon realize that these were not the two M1911s he knew best, but the DMC version. The grips had twisted, sharp designs, and the overall style was more fantastical and fluid.

Not bad! I liked them!

He could find somewhere to sell the collectibles he had stolen from Bullseye and Wesley.

What man could refuse pistols with infinite bullets? And there were two of them!

He stylishly spun them through several flourishes. With the precision, control, and coordination granted by Leon's current strength and agility, it all came naturally. He did not need to learn it!

"Not! Snake! Tiger!"

After a puff of smoke, four identical "Leons" appeared where he stood.

"That way, I can practice skills at five times the rate!"

"I think we'd make more money delivering food at five times the rate!"

"Hey~ Fellow Daoist, I beg to differ! This humble one believes an electronics factory would be more reliable!"

"What the hell do you know!"

"I know your ass."

"Why are you two arguing and dragging me into it!"

"What does this have to do with you!"

"We all look the same! We're one person to begin with. If you insult him, aren't you insulting yourself! And if you insult yourself, aren't you insulting me!"

"Oh! I get it! So it's 'what the hell do you know'!"

"Why are you getting involved too!"

"Hey, don't change the subject! Original body! Say something already!"

Leon: ...

Five versions of himself with the exact same personality...

Oh! This was the true Source of Fear, wasn't it!

Leon: I'm scared. Really.