Chapter 111: Unlimited Skill Slots (2)

Chapter 107

Orion could feel the power contained within the newly formed dagger, and its aura was no less impressive than that of a powerful S-Rank dagger. Considering that the weapon had been created entirely from silk, the result was more than enough to impress him.

Of course, he understood that Genesis Silk could produce weapons of different ranks. He didn’t necessarily have to create an S-Rank dagger every time he activated the skill. By adjusting the properties of the silk, he could also manifest weapons of lower ranks, depending on what he needed at the time.

However, the rank of each weapon came with an important consideration: mana consumption.

The higher the rank of the weapon he created, the more mana he would have to expend to produce it and keep it sustained. Creating a powerful S-Rank weapon would naturally require more energy than producing a weaker one, meaning he couldn’t simply ignore the cost involved.

Still, that limitation did little to diminish the skill’s potential. If anything, it gave him another reason to experiment with its different applications and determine how much power he needed to invest in a weapon to achieve the desired result.

Orion focused on the dagger in his hand and began manipulating its shape. The weapon twisted as its blade lengthened and the silk strands rearranged themselves. Within moments, the dagger had transformed into a short sword, its proportions changing until it possessed the familiar shape of a proper blade.

Orion continued experimenting, extending the short sword until it became a long sword capable of delivering much more powerful strikes. Its edge remained sharp, while the rainbow colours running across its surface gave the weapon an appearance that was difficult to mistake for ordinary steel.

Then the long sword changed again.

Its blade curved, and the structure shifted as the silk rearranged itself into the shape of a scythe. The weapon’s edge looked exceptionally sharp, and its overall design was every bit as intimidating as one would expect from a deadly weapon.

Yet, regardless of the form it took, one feature remained consistent: the weapon was entirely rainbow-coloured.

Its unusual appearance was a direct result of the supernatural silk from which it had been created, and its strange composition didn’t seem to have compromised its strength. The material possessed remarkable toughness, making it difficult to believe that the weapon wasn’t made from some exceptionally durable substance.

Anyone looking at it would struggle to imagine that the blade was composed of silk, a material normally associated with softness and delicacy. There was no obvious indication that it had been made from threads softer than cotton. Its surface was firm, its structure held together perfectly, and its edge remained sharp enough to serve as a dangerous weapon.

The contrast was fascinating. A material that should have been delicate had been transformed into something capable of rivaling a powerful weapon, all through the manipulation of Genesis Silk.

Orion examined the scythe for another moment before deciding he had seen enough for now. With a pull of his intent, he caused the weapon to dissolve, and the rainbow-coloured scythe broke apart into countless strands. They quickly lost their supernatural properties, returned to ordinary silk, and disappeared back into his body.

The entire process was smooth and controlled, demonstrating just how responsive the skill was to his intentions.

Orion was satisfied.

He had already analyzed Genesis Silk to the best of his current ability, and, in all honesty, the skill deserved its status as a peak S-Rank ability. Its versatility, the strength of the weapons it could produce, and the freedom it offered when shaping the silk made it an exceptionally valuable addition to his arsenal.

What made the result even more impressive was that his mastery of the skill was still only around five percent.

Five percent!

He had barely begun exploring its potential, yet Genesis Silk was already capable of producing weapons whose aura rivaled that of powerful S-Rank equipment. If this was what he could accomplish with such limited mastery, Orion could only imagine how much stronger and more versatile the ability would become as his understanding improved.

There was clearly a great deal more for him to discover.

And if he ever fought the Webfiend Lord again, the outcome would be even more one-sided than before.

Orion was confident that if he faced the dungeon boss once more, this time using Genesis Silk alongside his existing arsenal, the monster wouldn’t last ten minutes. In fact, he believed the fight would be over in roughly two minutes.

That was how much stronger he had become.

The Webfiend Lord had already been a formidable opponent, especially after evolving into an S-Grade monster. Its physical attributes, special ability, and mastery over the web forest had made it a dangerous enemy, capable of threatening even a powerful warrior.

Yet Orion had defeated it.

Now, he possessed another S-Rank skill that could further increase his combat versatility, giving him more options for attacking, defending, restraining opponents, and controlling the battlefield.

The difference was significant enough that the same battle would no longer unfold in the same way. With Genesis Silk added to his arsenal, Orion could approach the encounter from entirely different angles, using the skill’s versatility to create opportunities that hadn’t been available to him during their previous fight.

The Webfiend Lord’s chances of surviving such an encounter would be even lower.

Orion shook his head slightly, still impressed by how rapidly his strength had grown. However, there was something else he understood, and with Origin Mind active, it was impossible for him to overlook it.

The power he possessed came largely from his Origin State.

That realization had become increasingly clear throughout his recent battles. His strength wasn’t simply the result of having a large mana pool or possessing several powerful skills. The Origin State itself provided extraordinary enhancements, allowing him to utilize his abilities far beyond what his level would normally permit.

Origin Multiplication granted him an enormous boost to his physical and mental attributes, allowing him to bring considerably more power to bear in combat. Origin Eyes provided him with an exceptional ability to analyze information, observe his opponents, and understand details that would otherwise escape his perception.

Then there was Origin Mind.

It placed his mind in a state of perpetual calmness, preventing his emotions from disrupting his judgment and allowing him to maintain exceptional control over his thoughts and actions. Even in the middle of a dangerous battle, he could analyze a situation without allowing excitement, anger, or fear to cloud his decisions.

The combination was extraordinary. His enhanced attributes gave him the power to fight, Origin Eyes helped him understand what he was facing, and Origin Mind allowed him to make the best possible use of the information available to him.

Together, these abilities formed the foundation of his current combat strength.

However, the Origin State had another effect, one that Orion had already noticed and was now beginning to understand more clearly.

It could enhance his skills.

His Flash skill, for instance, had been boosted by at least fifty percent while he was in the Origin State. The improvement wasn’t limited to his physical attributes, and the difference had been substantial enough to influence how effectively he could use the ability during combat.

Genesis Silk had received a similar enhancement.

Orion was certain of it.

The skill’s current performance, including the rainbow-coloured weapons it could create, was another indication that the Origin State did more than simply multiply his attributes. Without that enhancement, he believed the silk would probably have appeared in a metallic shade rather than the brilliant rainbow colours he had observed.

That detail alone was enough to make him wonder just how many effects the Origin State possessed beyond the ones he had already identified.

It was truly heaven-defying.

The Origin State had transformed his combat capabilities, strengthened his existing abilities, and apparently enhanced newly acquired skills as well. Its effects reached further than he had initially anticipated, and Orion suspected that he had only discovered a portion of what it could do.

There was still much to learn about the Origin, his talent, and the state that came with it.

For now, however, he decided to put those questions aside. He could investigate the secrets of the Origin State later, when he had more time to examine its effects and determine just how far its enhancements extended.

There was another matter he wanted to attend to first.

The main reward he intended to obtain for himself.

Orion turned toward the corpse of the Webfiend Lord. The monster’s enormous body remained where it had fallen, its death marking the end of a battle that had provided him with a substantial amount of experience and a valuable new skill.

But those weren’t the only benefits he intended to obtain from the encounter.

His Origin Summoner talent possessed an ability known as Origin Transfer, and he was about to put it to use for the first time.

It was time for Orion to obtain his first Origin Summon.

He brought up the system interface with a pull of his intent and selected Origin Transfer from the list of Origin skills. The ability was particularly interesting because it allowed him to turn defeated enemies into Origin Summons, bringing them under his control.

However, Orion knew that not every creature would be equally suitable for the process.

His Origin Eyes allowed him to perceive a creature’s evolutionary potential, and that potential influenced the likelihood of Origin Transfer succeeding. The greater the target’s potential, the higher the chance that the ability would work as intended.

That was one reason he hadn’t been particularly interested in transferring the Webfiend underlings. Although they had served as useful opponents for testing his newly awakened abilities, their evolutionary potential hadn’t been impressive enough to make them worthwhile candidates.

The Webfiend Lord, however, was an entirely different matter.

It had been the dungeon boss, an S-Grade monster whose strength had increased dramatically after its evolution. Its potential was clearly superior to that of its underlings, making it a far more promising target for Origin Transfer.

If the ability worked, Orion would gain his first Origin Summon from a creature that had already demonstrated considerable combat strength.

That was an outcome worth looking forward to.

Still, before he could activate the skill, the system presented him with another requirement.

Select a keyword to trigger the skill, Origin Transfer.

Keyword:

Orion paused for a moment, considering his options.

He needed a word that suited the nature of the ability, something simple and precise that he could use whenever he wanted to activate Origin Transfer. After briefly considering his options, he settled on a word that seemed particularly appropriate.

Calm and precise, just as he preferred.

Keyword registered.

To activate Origin Transfer, say the keyword.

Orion raised his palm toward the corpse of the Webfiend Lord. His expression remained composed, and he made no unnecessary movements as he prepared to activate the ability.

With his palm facing the dead monster, he uttered the keyword he had registered.

"Return."