Chapter 84: End
A metal arrow was flying at an impressive speed towards its target when something weird began to happen to it. The arrow which was perfect a moment ago seemed to begin glitching all of a sudden. The glitching was the only impressive part. After glitching for a millisecond it became invisible like it wasn’t there anymore. This magical phenomenon was short-lived and just a second later the arrow reappeared and hit the target, killing the Crystallce on the spot.
[You have killed a Mage Adult Crystallce.]
[You have receiv...]
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Ignoring the notification, Dhruv clicked his tongue and whispered something in frustration."Even the invisible spell isn’t working as intended."
He was disappointed by the fact that the new spell he was learning was getting harder and harder to master.
Recently he somehow obtained many new blueprints of illusion magic when he was practicing one of it’s spells.
Dhruv had guessed that his illusion manipulation must have evolved granting him a new blueprint in the process. He wasn’t entirely sure how the skill got upgraded without spending skill points but was happy with the fact nonetheless.
Among the new spells, one of them had caught his interest. The spell that caught his attention wasn’t any normal spell he could as far as to say that there isn’t any man on the planet who wouldn’t go to war for this ability, before this whole evolution mess of course.
The name of the spell he had picked is [Invisible overlap]. As its name suggests the spell can stick a layer of invisibility to any object. After that, the object would go invisible to the naked eye.
After reading the description Dhruv had a Suspicious that there is something off about it. So he did a little experiment of his. After doing the experiment he found out that he indeed was right and it wasn’t a complete invisibility and anyone can still see him if they used the skill mana sense or something like that.
Knowing he couldn’t do anything about it he began practicing the spell. After a while, he managed to achieve some results. If he used the spell on the still object then he could managed to keep it invisible for about two or three minutes but when he tried it on a moving target the minute mark shrinks down to seconds.
Dhruv was thinking about how he could divide his time and which spell he should focus on more as after the end of the second quest he got some free time in his hand, probably.
Before he could think further trio came close to him and stood in front of him like a statue. As their representative Alaric took the diplomatic matter on his own shoulder and stepped forward.
"Master there are a few monsters left here and there. We were thinking you should go and rest and we will handle the rest" Alaric said.
Knowing it was true, Dhruv nodded and proceeded to make a chair to sit on.
Time quickly passes and before he can even notice the last monster of the final wave has been killed already.
The last wave wasn’t practically challenging for the group. They can even go as far as to say that this was the easiest for them all. Why shouldn’t the wave be easy when all the group members had reached tier 3, along with hundreds of tier 3 monsters acting as cannon fodder the battle goes practically smoothly.
Alaric and Vexar had evolved before the start of the third wave with a rare rank evolution this time as well.
Azarex waited till the start of the fourth wave. He was also fortunate enough to get a rare rank evolution this time as well. He was so happy after getting the rare rank evolution that he practically danced for a minute after coming out of the egg. It was truly sure a sight to behold.
Dhruv didn’t exactly know the full details about their evolution, yet. He wanted to check all three of their progress at the same time. That’s why he had waited till Azarex evolved as well so he could see all of their advancement at the same time.
After evolving to tier 3 there were also changes to their appearance.
The shade of Alaric skin got even more dark now almost blending in the night. The colour of the Azarex bone was also getting progressively blacker and the stone on his skull seemed to radiate even more unholy energy.
The most practical changes happened in Vexar. He wasn’t your cute little demon anymore... No, now he truly looks like a demon from the hell. He was almost at Dhruv’s height, his hair almost looked like it was on fire. His horn fully got out from his skull giving a truly dangerous vibe to his whole personality
Finally after getting a hint from the trio Dhruv managed to remember that he was also supposed to absorb cores. After that, he finally came to his senses and began to absorb core and remembered to make it a part of his routine.
Dhruv was slightly disappointed by the fact that there weren’t many interesting things happening with him due to absorbing the core.
What wasn’t disappointing was the functions the trio had gained after the evolution. They can now change into human forms but haven’t changed into that form yet. To say it simply they were a bit uncomfortable changing themselves.
Even though he was excited to see the new version of the trio he didn’t force any of them to do it. One thing Dhruv had vowed was that he wasn’t going to force anything on the trio, and they were free to act on their own.
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Dhruv stood on the pristine shores of the island, the gentle waves of the turquoise ocean lapping at his feet. The salty breeze tousled his pure white hair as he gazed out at the horizon, a contemplative look in his eyes.
With the reflection of the city in his eyes he began to realise something.
With some free time in his hand, he couldn’t help but marvel at how far he had come. It was a journey that had taken him from the depths of despair to where he is now.
Dhruv remembered how he had started with nothing, literally losing everything he held dear. His life had crumbled like a house of cards, leaving him with nothing but shattered dreams and a broken soul.
But as he stood there, the sand between his toes, he couldn’t help but smile. For he had risen from those ashes, stronger and more determined than ever before. He was no longer the weakest of them all; he had evolved himself into one of the strongest men in the entire world.
Dhruv’s mind drifted back to the days when the Cosmic evolution had begun and he became one of the chosen ones. That was the precise moment his life transformed, how he had found the power to control the elements, to bend reality to his will.
It was as if the cosmos itself had conspired to bestow upon him the tools to shape his destiny.
The island around him bore witness to his newfound powers. Dead corpses littered everywhere, showing their destiny If anyone were to wish him harm anymore. The very air seemed charged with power, a testament to Dhruv’s abilities.
But it wasn’t just his powers that had transformed his life. Dhruv had also found something he had never expected—a family. He had gone from being a lonely powerful soul, adrift in the world, to having three loyal and devoted subordinates who are and will stand by his side through thick and thin.
There was Alaric, the eldest of the three, protecting him and his brothers from the moment he was born. Their bond was unbreakable, like a light and shadow. Alaric unwavering loyalty and unwavering support is something he can boast about.
Then there was Azarex, the gentle skeleton whose strength lies in his kind heart. Azarex was the one-man army of the gang needed. He is always ready to stand on the frontline when they need it without any rest in between.
And finally, there was Vexar the energetic swordsman they didn’t know they needed the most. His swordsmanship and now magical expertise had been invaluable in unlocking the full potential of the gang’s full powers.
Dhruv’s heart swelled with gratitude as he thought of his three companions. In just five days they became more than just subordinates; they were his family. They had shared his triumphs and his failures, his joys and his sorrows. Together, they had faced down formidable foes, and celebrated moments of sheer joy.
With a deep sense of contentment, Dhruv turned away from the ocean and walked back toward the heart of his island. There was work to be done, adventures to be had, and a future that held endless possibilities. But in this moment, he allowed himself to bask in the warmth of his accomplishments and the knowledge that he was exactly where he was meant to be.
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With this, the first volume [Evolution] of Born in Apocalypse has come to an end...
I will take a day break to celebrate the occasion, if you have any questions ask them and I will answer them in tomorrow’s special Chapter.
