Chapter 188: Fourth Undead III

Thief’s Insight — Legendary

Allows the user to analyze the external structure of an object, identifying concealed compartments, ordinary locking mechanisms, and certain magical protections.

When used on magical items, the skill may reveal traces of their energy structure and help her identify potential weaknesses. It does not automatically reveal every secret or bypass every protection.

Thievery — Legendary

The signature ability granted by the Thievery Core.

The user can attempt to steal physical objects from a target without directly fighting them. With sufficient mastery, she can also attempt to steal compatible magical items, stored resources, or exposed energy.

Success depends on the target’s awareness, defensive abilities, the item’s protection, the distance involved, and the difference in power between the user and the target.

Against weaker or distracted targets, the skill can be remarkably effective. Against powerful beings, it becomes much more difficult and may fail entirely if the target’s defenses exceed her capabilities.

Shadow Domain — Legendary

Creates a domain in which the user’s control over nearby shadows is greatly enhanced.

Within the domain, she can move between shadows more efficiently, conceal her presence, detect disturbances, and create temporary shadow constructs.

The domain is primarily intended for infiltration and battlefield control rather than overwhelming enemies through raw destructive power.

Monarch’s Escape — Legendary

Allows the user to combine Shadow Fusion, Wraith Passage, and High-Speed Shadow Movement into a coordinated escape technique.

When activated, she can rapidly transition between nearby shadows while suppressing her presence and briefly shifting into an incorporeal state.

The technique is extremely effective for escaping ambushes or withdrawing after a successful theft, but it consumes considerable energy and cannot bypass every spatial restriction.

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Kaiser finished reading the Cosmic Sheet and looked at the woman again.

Her abilities were almost entirely focused on stealth, infiltration, and theft. Although her direct combat potential was lower than that of his more battle-oriented undead, her usefulness was difficult to measure.

A powerful warrior could destroy a fortress, but that did not mean they could enter it unnoticed, bypass its defenses, steal its most valuable treasure, and leave without anyone realizing what had happened.

That was where his new undead excelled.

Kaiser was especially interested in the Thievery Core. If it developed as he expected, she might eventually be able to steal things that ordinary skills could not reach. With enough growth, she could even attempt to steal resources from powerful beings without engaging them in direct combat.

Of course, such feats would depend on the strength of her targets and the limits of her abilities. She would need time to develop before attempting anything that dangerous.

For now, her stealth and infiltration abilities alone made her an excellent addition to his undead army.

Kaiser closed the Cosmic Sheet and looked at her.

"Do you have a name in mind?"

The woman shook her head.

"No, Master. I have only just been born, so I would like you to give me a name."

Kaiser considered it for a moment before nodding.

"Hmm, okay. From now on, your name will be Night S. Moon."

He looked at her and explained, "Night suits you, and the moon is associated with the night. As for the S, it comes from my surname, Storm."

Night S. Moon bowed respectfully.

"Thank you, Master."

Kaiser looked at her again.

’She’s quite a respectful one. Her purpose is also clear,’ he thought.

Selene was a cold beauty, while Rachel was like a playful big sister. Night, on the other hand, looked like a serious maid who was ready to carry out her master’s commands wholeheartedly.

’The undead created by Genesis of Death are really something else. It doesn’t just create new undead. It also gives each of them a distinct personality, almost as if they were real beings,’ Kaiser thought as he looked at his newest undead.

"I won’t make any more introductions for now," he said before turning toward Selene, Rachel, and the Corpse Lord, who were standing nearby.

As his gaze fell on the Corpse Lord, Kaiser suddenly remembered something.

’It’s about time I gave him a proper name too.’

"Corpse Lord, from now on, your name will be Frank S. Hex."

The Corpse Lord froze for a moment before bowing his head.

"Thank you for giving me a name, Master."

After that, Kaiser turned his attention to the Blood Skeleton King and Gravity Slime.

"You will be Diablo," he said to the Blood Skeleton King. Then he looked at the Gravity Slime. "And you will be Lime."

Both Pets acknowledged their new names.

As for the Lunar Wolf Emperor, Kaiser gave her an equally simple name.

"Luna."

Since she was female, he decided that the name suited her well enough.

Finally, Kaiser remembered the Snowlight Orc King. Fortunately, he had already have a name, Garuk, so there was no need to think of another one.

’Good. Now everyone has a name.’

Satisfied with his decision, Kaiser looked at his undead and pets once more before turning his attention to the tasks he had planned for the day.

He got ready for the academy, eager to see what they would be teaching and how the lessons would help him improve his Rule comprehension.

Soon, he arrived at the academy. During the first few classes, the teachers explained the history of the Astralians and how they had appeared in their world.

It all began when mana awakened in their world. At first, people thought the strange gates that had appeared across the world were simply entrances to new dungeons. However, they soon discovered the truth. These gates were passageways through which the Astralians entered their world.

What followed was a hundred-year war between humanity and the Astralians. After a century of fighting, humanity had finally managed to regain a foothold and prevent the enemy from conquering everything.

However, the war was far from over.

The situation had reached a stalemate, with roughly half of their world occupied by the Astralians and the other half controlled by humanity. Both sides continued fighting for control, and neither could completely defeat the other.

"Now you all understand why our leaders are so determined to recruit even academy students who have only recently comprehended their Rules," their teacher, Abigail, explained.

Many students nodded.