HPDBC Chapter 58 Seed of Enchantment
Chapter 58 Seed of Enchantment
Celia Moriarty
Rank: S (formerly SSS rank)
Race: Shadow Succubus
Rating: 0
Physical attack: 100
Spell Attack: 300
Physical defense: 100
Spell Defense: 200
Speed: 50
Mana: 1000/1000
Health: 1000/1000
Talent: Seed of Charm
Heart Slave Contract:
Celia can plant a "Seed of Allure" on a target. The success rate is determined by the level difference between the target and Celia: the higher the level difference, the greater the success rate when the target's level is lower; conversely, the lower the level difference, the lower the success rate. A target successfully planted with the seed becomes a "Heart Slave," retaining their own consciousness and completely obeying Celia's commands. The current maximum number of "Heart Slaves" that can be controlled is 1; the current number under control is 0/1.
Shadow Servant's Substitute Death:
When Celia is about to suffer fatal damage, she can trigger "Shadow Sacrifice": instantly transferring the fatal damage to any controlled "Heart Slave," who will then absorb all the damage (if the "Heart Slave" dies as a result, "Seed of Charm" will dissipate). After triggering, Celia will gain 3 seconds of "Shadow Sanctuary" (during which she is immune to control effects), with a 60-second cooldown.
Psionic Extraction: (Under Sealing)
Celia can gain attribute bonuses from all the controlled "heart slaves".
Soul Seed Explosion: (Under Sealing)
Celia can actively detonate the "Seed of Enchantment" within a "Heart Slave," forcibly sacrificing the "Heart Slave" to cause its immediate death, while also gaining a burst bonus based on the "Heart Slave's" attributes.
Skill 1: Shadow Weave
Effect: Celia weaves thorns from shadows, dealing 150% spell damage to enemies within a designated circular area (4-meter radius). Targets hit are afflicted with "Shadow Entanglement" (movement speed reduced by 30% for 3 seconds). If the target has "Shadow Mark," the entanglement effect is extended to 5 seconds and triggers an additional small Shadow Burst (dealing 50% spell damage).
Skill 2: Succubus's Kiss
Effect: Celia unleashes charm energy on a single target, dealing 200% spell damage and having a 70% chance to inflict the "Soul Loss" status (lasts 3 seconds, during which all damage taken by the target is increased by 20%). If the target is a male character, the "Soul Loss" trigger probability increases to 90% (a natural advantage of the Succubus race).
Skill 3: Not unlocked.
Skill 4: Not unlocked.
Description: Once a prominent shadow noble in the abyss, her bloodline flowed with the cunning and pride of the succubus race. Those eyes, once capable of weaving countless illusions, now conceal an lingering majesty, yet cannot hide the somber weight of her injuries—an unknown upheaval had severe her, sealing away her former power and causing her level to plummet along with her strength. Even so, the abyssal aura remaining in the folds of her black robes still exudes an unyielding noble authority.
......
As expected of an Abyss Noble, even at level 0, its base attributes far surpass those of other Abyss Nobles.
Even more astonishing is that original SSS-grade talent—if it were fully developed, its power would be unimaginable.
Unfortunately, a dramatic change caused her to fall to the S rank, and the two core talent effects, [Psionic Energy Steal] and [Soul Seed Explosion], remain sealed.
Lin Tian stroked his chin, his gaze sharp as if he were examining a peerless treasure.
Should we directly use the upgrade points to push her talent to SS rank? Perhaps we could forcibly break through a layer of seal, but it feels like a waste.
The optimal solution should be to first find a way to restore her to her original state, remove all seals, and return her to the peak of SSS rank. Then, we can pour in upgrade points to push her to the legendary god level in one fell swoop! That is the true maximization of benefits.
His mind was racing, and he found himself staring at Celia for quite some time.
Only when the white-haired, purple-skinned succubus felt uneasy under his gaze, her pale purple skin flushed with an alluring blush, and her slender fingers unconsciously twisted the tattered hem of her clothing, did she finally call out in a trembling, barely audible voice, "M-Master..."
"Ahem!" Lin Tian snapped back to reality, realizing his lapse in composure. He coughed twice to cover it up. "I got lost in thought for a moment and got engrossed in looking at your talent panel." He offered a rare explanation, his tone returning to its usual calm.
Upon hearing this, Celia's blush seemed to deepen, and she let out a soft "oh." Whether she believed it or not, she was only focused on her dusty toes. Her appearance, a mixture of shyness, fear, and lingering aristocratic demeanor, had a unique allure.
Lin Tian quickly dismissed these romantic thoughts and pointed to the abyssal demons lying unconscious and scattered around him: "Were these all your 'heart slaves' before?"
"Yes...it used to be." Celia looked up and quickly explained, her eyes filled with a complex emotion. "After signing the contract, my level was reset to zero, my power system was rebuilt, and my [Heart Slave Contract] with them was automatically dissolved. They are now...just ownerless abyssal creatures."
"Understood." Lin Tian nodded, his eyes instantly turning cold and pure, devoid of any emotion.
In that case, it's just a matter of experience and improvement.
He casually raised his right hand, and the tip of the [Lava Core Staff] flashed with a faint crimson light.
"Fireball"
-34280! -34280! -34280!
Boom! Boom! Boom!
[Ding! Slayed a level 21 Abyss Lesser Demon (killing a higher-level enemy)! Gained experience points...!]
[Ding! Talent 'Enhancement' triggered! Gain 1 'Enhancement Points'!]
[Ding! Slayed a level 23 Abyss Worm (killing a higher-level enemy)! Gained experience points...!]
[Ding! Talent 'Enhancement' triggered! Gain 1 'Enhancement Points'!]
......
Lin Tian unleashed his final [Fireball] spell, and a scorching wave swept across the area, turning the last few roaring demons in the Scorched Valley into ashes.
The entire valley fell completely silent, leaving only the smoke of gunpowder and the mess on the ground.
"Finally finished." Lin Tian breathed a sigh of relief, in a good mood. "Time to go back to Luoxia City to hand in the mission to Instructor Xiao Yan."
He turned to Celia, who was standing quietly to the side: "Let's go back to Sunset City first. On the way, tell me in detail what happened to you and how you ended up like this."
Before Celia could respond, Lin Tian had a thought and took the newly acquired succubus servant back into his pet space.
He casually took out a return token engraved with mysterious runes from his backpack—this was a resource he had purchased at a high price in Luoxia City on his way here. The price of 5 gold coins per token was enough to deter most players at this stage, and only someone as wealthy as Lin Tian would be willing to prepare it in bulk.
[Return to Luoxia City Order]
After use, a 10-second induction period will teleport the user to the central teleportation plaza of Luoxia City.
Lin Tian silently recited the command, and the Return to City Token immediately emitted a soft white light, enveloping his entire body.
The ten-second introductory period passed in the blink of an eye.
With a slight ripple in the space, he and the magnificent white tiger with blazing patterns beneath him disappeared into the Scorched Valley.
The next moment, in the bustling teleportation plaza of Luoxia City, a flash of light appeared, and Lin Tian, riding a white tiger, quietly appeared.