Into the Creations-Chapter 104: [] Gods of Atlantis [2]

'And the Clock Tower's Serial Killer... Already, a Constellation is taking notice of me. Is this good luck...? Or bad luck?'

Constellations.

They are transcendent beings that exist in this world. Not just gods, but also heroes and great figures often hold Constellation. However, even among Constellations, there are tiers.

'The Clock Tower's Serial Killer. Jack the Ripper appeared in the original story too. The Constellation trait he grants is Night Fog (B), right?'

Night Fog (B) is a trait that creates a fog around the user and allows them to see through it.

The Clock Tower's Serial Killer is a low-tier Constellation.

Constellations are like backers, sponsors, and patrons. It's generally better to contract with a Constellation that is inherently divine.

'By the way, this woman also has terrible luck.'

I glanced at the dead woman's body and then looked away.

'No, actually... Given how much she would suffer in the future, maybe it's better for her to die now.'

Atlantis is not a good place. It's a world of survival of the fittest. While there is some semblance of social order, it's ultimately a world for the strong.

'Where's the Hader?'

Hader.

A monster currently in the tutorial zone. Killing it grants 50 AP. These monsters are usually found near food sources, so killing them is necessary to obtain food.

My target is the High Hader.

A High Hader with D-rank strength is my goal. I plan to use mana to hunt it and gain practical experience in mana control.

'I can die here. I have no attachment to this world anyway.'

I used mana to activate the Yeongcheon Style's movement technique. My steps became faster and more stealthy. However, I soon stopped using mana.

'...Why is my mana so low?'

World penalty.

Currently, only a portion of my stats are being applied.

'Status window.'

<<<<<>>>>>

[Name: Seong Eugene]

[Class: –]

[Title: First Kill]

[Constellation: –]

[Affiliation: AL 401 Earth]

[Stats]

[Strength: 8]

[Agility: 8]

[Stamina: 11]

[Mana: 9]

[Luck: 17]

[Bonus Stat Poinst: 1]

[Unique Trait: Deception (A)]

<<<<<>>>>>

'Should I use the bonus stat point on mana?'

After a brief moment of hesitation, I used the bonus stat point on Luck.

Bonus stat points, which allow you to freely increase stats, are extremely rare.

Mana can be increased through training, items, and potions, making it relatively easier to raise. On the other hand, Luck is a rare stat that cannot be increased through conventional methods like training. Even if it doesn't help immediately, considering its rarity, increasing Luck is the right choice.

'Luck influences many factors in this world.'

Luck is a subtly powerful stat.

The fact that the woman was right next to me might also be due to my high Luck stat.

'I can increase mana with potions. Let's go find the mana potion first.'

***

After wandering through the forest for a bit, I found a stream.

'The structure of the tutorial is the same for everyone. The number of trees and the amount of food available are identical to other tutorial zones.'

I followed the stream downstream and found a lake. I checked to see if there were any people around the lake.

Confirming that there were none, I took off my clothes, stored them in my inventory, and jumped into the lake with only Hwaryeonbido in hand.

'Activate Gill Breathing.'

[Gill Breathing has been activated. It will last for 1 hour.] 

I could breathe comfortably underwater. I swam clumsily around the lake.

'It's supposed to be somewhere at the bottom of the lake.'

There are quite a few hidden things in the tutorial. There are even hidden classes that can only be obtained in the tutorial. Though, they're not overwhelmingly powerful.

A large shark swam towards me.

'Why is there a shark in a lake...? Never mind, let's not think too deeply about it.'

This is a novel world, after all. Overthinking will only hurt me.

I began moving the mana inside my body using the Yeongcheon Ki Gong technique.

When controlling mana, it's important to avoid using too much or too little. Too much mana can cause backlash, putting my body in danger. Too little, and there might be no reaction at all. Jin Se-young said it's better to lean on the side of too little rather than too much.

I activated my entire body using mana. All my senses sharpened, and my body felt lighter.

The shark opened its mouth wide in front of me. Its vicious teeth and abyss-like throat were visible.

Heavenly Flow Combat Technique: Dawnlight.

My sword moved like a beam of light. Even though we were underwater, I was using mana.

The blade sliced through the shark's mouth from top to bottom. Without stopping, I swung my sword and cut the shark's body in half.

After killing the shark, I trembled with excitement.

[You have gained 20 AP.]

'Ah! This is it!'

The feeling of using mana versus not using it was completely different. Using mana was overwhelmingly superior. It's like using a computer from 10 years ago versus a newly built one with the latest components.

'I don't even want to swing a sword without mana now.'

Another shark appeared.

The shark didn't seem interested in me, perhaps because it was full. But I was interested in the shark. I approached it and sliced it to death.

'Hehehe.'

The thrill of using mana is irresistible.

I looked around to see if there were more sharks and soon found a hole at the bottom of the lake. I headed towards it.

After entering the hole, I found a cave without water. The cave was filled with air. I took out a lantern from my inventory and lit up the surroundings.

"Found it. The mana tree."

On one side of the wall was a dark blue tree. It had no leaves, only bare branches. The branches bore faintly glowing blue fruits. They looked like plums.

"Five in total. Just like in the original."

They're called mana fruits. That's what they were called in the original. Eating them increases mana.

'Do they also have a mana awakening effect?'

Probably not. The original didn't mention any mana awakening effect. I wanted to believe it did.

'This play world opened the moment I reached level 35. If it had opened earlier than the "Baekhwan" world, I could have experimented...'

But I've already awakened my mana. No need to feel regret. I'll be satisfied with the fact that my mana has increased.

I thought about it for a moment. Mana fruits aren't exclusive to the tutorial. They're rare in Atlantis, but you can still find them. You can also buy them with AP.

'Thinking about it, there are quite a few items I can get in this world. If I consider post-tutorial...'

After weighing the pros and cons, I decided to invest in the world of "Gods of Atlantis."

'I'll consume two mana fruits here.'

I put one mana fruit in my mouth.

[You have consumed a mana fruit. Your mana has increased by 5.]

I ate another one. It tasted sweet and sour.

[You have consumed a mana fruit. Your mana has increased by 3.]

<<<<<>>>>>

[Name: Seong Eugene]

[Class: –]

[Title: First Kill]

[Constellation: –]

[Affiliation: AL 401 Earth]

[Stats]

[Strength: 8]

[Agility: 8]

[Stamina: 11]

[Mana: 17]

[Luck: 18]

[Bonus Stat Poinst: 1]

[Unique Trait: Deception (A)]

<<<<<>>>>>

I checked my status window and nodded. My mana had almost doubled.

'If I eat another one now, my mana will probably increase by 1. The effect diminishes the more you eat.'

In the original, Kang Myung-jin also ate three mana fruits and saved two.

'I'll eat two in the real world... and give one to Yuria.'

In the real world, I ate two mana fruits, and my mana increased by 2. It wasn't a fixed increase of 1 per fruit. The first mana fruit increased my mana stat by 2, and the second one had no effect.

I didn't expect the effect to drop off so quickly.

'But it still increased. Let's be satisfied. Satisfied.'

I decided to think positively.

Before leaving, I looked at the tree that bore the mana fruits. It was slowly crumbling. It seemed impossible for it to bear fruit again.

'Let go of any regrets.'

I returned to the lake. I poked my head above the water and looked around.

"Ahhh!"

"Don't run! We have to fight! They have fruit! Food!"

"Throw rocks at them!"

A group of six had encountered three Haders, the tutorial monsters. I quietly held my breath and watched the scene.

'Those guys are screwed. They're even more pathetic than I was before I awakened.'

Haders are humanoid monsters with red bodies. Their arms and legs are abnormally long, and their sharp claws are their primary weapons. They possess physical abilities beyond those of ordinary humans.

For these newly exiled individuals to kill a Hader, they would need to strategize or actively use combat-oriented unique traits.

'They're all going to die. It's obvious without even watching. Rest in peace, action beam!'

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Do I plan to save them? Not at all. Their deaths wouldn't upset me, and saving them wouldn't make me feel better either.

I watched the situation like I was watching a fire across the river.

"Ahhh!"

"Mr. Oh Joon!"

"D-Damn it."

It was brutal. Two men holding wooden sticks were killed by the Haders without being able to do anything, and another man, perhaps using his unique trait, started running away at high speed.

However, Haders are also agile monsters. One Hader clung to the fleeing man's back and tore his body apart with its claws.

'One is seriously injured, another is too scared to fight, and the only woman is hugging a man... Huh?'

Upon closer inspection, the woman was quite pretty. She was wearing office attire, and her face was attractive. She was my type.

'She's got big breasts too.'

I quickly swam towards the shore.

The Haders were about to kill the remaining members. I shouted loudly.

"Wait! Wait!! Stop!"

I successfully drew their aggro. The three Haders saw me and started charging.

As I emerged from the water, I immediately activated my mana.

'I could kill them without using mana, but... I came to this world to experience the thrill of using mana.'

The Haders' movements seemed slow. It wasn't that they were slow, but that I had become faster.

I swung my sword smoothly. The blade cleanly sliced through the Haders' bodies, cutting them into pieces. It took less than three seconds to kill all three Haders.

[You have gained 50 AP.]

[You have gained 50 AP.]

[You have gained 50 AP]

I swung my sword in the air to shake off the blood and approached the three survivors.

"Th-Thank you!"

A man with a deep wound on his right thigh thanked me. Blood was pouring out. It seemed he didn't even know how to stop the bleeding.

"With that wound on the first day, you're going to die soon anyway."

"Huh?"

"Just die."

I decapitated him. His head rolled on the ground.

[You have gained 100 AP.]

I preferred slashing over stabbing. There was no particular reason. It's just a bit annoying to pull the sword out after stabbing.

'According to Se-young noona, there are situations in combat where you can't immediately swing your sword after stabbing a monster.'

If you can't guarantee a kill, slashing is better than stabbing.

I turned my gaze to the remaining man and woman. Up close, the woman was quite beautiful. The man was also quite handsome.

'They look a bit alike. Siblings?'

The man seemed like the younger brother. He looked like he had just become an adult, still carrying a youthful appearance. He was sweating and trembling as he looked at me.

I took a step towards them.

"P-Please spare us! In-ha, you too, quickly...!"

The long-haired woman immediately knelt and begged for her life. The man followed suit, kneeling as well.

"Please spare us! I'll do anything!"

"Please spare us! Please!"

The woman was quite sharp. She made the best possible choice in this situation.

I smirked.

"You'll do anything? I just happen to need some lackeys. Perfect."

[The King of Demons is smiling as he watches you.]

What the hell is this now?

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