[Death Guardian Status Window]
Name: ??? (Yet to be named)
Rank: Unique (Growth)
Class: Death Warden
Title: First Guardian of Death, Reborn, Immortal
[Title Effects]
[Reborn] – Death was not the end but a new beginning. As a being forged from both past expertise and newfound Death power, the Death Guardian possesses limitless potential, able to acquire and perfect new skills beyond mortal constraints.
* Chance of acquiring new skill increased by 30%.
[Immortal] – Neither time nor destruction can erase the Death Guardian's existence. Even if vanquished, it will rise again, fully restored after 24 hours, an eternal specter of death that cannot be undone.
[Description]
Once a powerful protector of the forest, the Death Guardian has now been resurrected under Michael's command.
Its body, reforged with Death Energy and Orichalcum, retains 80% of its original stats while receiving further enhancements from other Dark forest boss's materials used in its creation.
Immune to Poison, Bleeding, and Mental Debuffs.
Receives 40% less damage from all physical and magical attacks.
[Stats]
Level: 285
Strength: 2,400
Stamina: 2,200
Agility: 1,900
Intelligence: 1,900
Leadership: 1,200
[Skills]
[Abyssal Strike (A+)] – Slams the ground, dealing 600% physical damage in a 10-meter radius, knocking back enemies and applying Weakened Armor (-30% Defense for 10s).
[Nature's Wrath Reborn (S)] – Calls upon lingering remnants of its past self, summoning Vine Chains to ensnare enemies for 5 seconds, dealing continuous 300% Dark Corrosion damage.
[Undying Fortitude (SS)] – When HP drops below 30%, the Death Guardian gains 80% damage reduction for 10 seconds and regenerates 5% of its total HP per second for 5 seconds.
[Soulbound Guardian (A)] – As a Death Guardian, it is linked to Michael, sharing the power of Death. If slain in battle, it will resurrect instantly with 50% health, once per 24 hours.
[Forest's Bane (S+)] – Unleashes a deadly black energy wave, dealing 800% magic damage to enemies in a frontal arc, applying Decay (-80% HP recovery).
[Titan's Endurance (A)] – Passively reduces all incoming damage by 25% and grants knockback immunity.
[Death Guardian's Roar (B+)] – Lets out a terrifying roar, decreasing enemy attack power and attack speed by 30% and inflicting Fear (2 seconds) on enemies in 500 meter radius.
[Soul bound Core (Passive)] – Ties the Death Guardian's existence to Michael's Mana. If Michael manually sacrifices 10% of his total mana, the Death Guardian can instantly regenerate 50% of its lost HP.
[Special Passive Traits]
[Cursed Body of Orichalcum] – Due to its reforged materials, the Death Guardian possesses enhanced physical defense, reducing blade and projectile damage by 30%.
[Unrelenting Guardian] – The Death Guardian does not flinch or stagger unless hit by an SS (Legendary) Rank attack or above.
[Dark Recall] – Can reanimate fallen foes with 50% of their original stats to fight on its behalf, limited to 10 summons at a time.
[Darkbone Plating (A)] – Reinforced armor made from the remains of Dark Forest field bosses, increasing HP by 30%.
[Equipment]
[Abyss-Forged Orichalcum Greatsword (S+)] – A massive two-handed sword infused with Dark Energy.
Increases Physical Attack by 30%.
30% chance to inflict Curse (-20% enemy stats for 10s).
Weapon Morphing: This weapon is part of the Death Guardian and can change forms. Each form has a different effect.
Weapon Link: Destroying this weapon will inflict 5% max HP damage to the Death Guardian.
[Additional Features]
The Death Guardian can learn skills from Skill Books, provided it meets the learning conditions.
The Death Guardian can equip items, as long as it meets the requirements. ]
"Damn, this is one powerful skill," Michael mumbled as he looked at him.
The Death Guardian knelt, a heavy voice resonating from him. "Oh, great one who has created me, please bestow upon me a name," he said, his tone filled with reverence.
Michael focused on the scene before him, stunned.
"You can speak?" he asked, watching as the Death Guardian nodded.
"I guess you can, but you're the silent type, huh?" Michael mused. He thought for a moment, considering a fitting name.
'He was a guardian, a protector… Victor,' Michael thought before speaking aloud.
"Your name is Victor Fang from now on," he declared.
The ??? above the Death Guardian's head shifted, transforming into a golden nameplate: Victor Fang.
[Congratulations! You have created your first Death Guardian.]
[However, you have only just begun your journey.]
[Now, you need to design your own Mark.]
[The Death Mark will appear on the Death Guardian and all subordinates who have submitted to you. Once designed, it will be permanently set.]
[Please choose carefully.]
"Hm, okay," Michael muttered as he traced his finger over the interface in front of him. He envisioned the mark, drawing it carefully on the canvas.
Soon, the design was finalized—a crescent black moon with a sword piercing through it upside down.
[Will you make this your permanent Mark?]
The system asked, and Michael pressed "Yes."
[Mark finalized.]
As the notification rang, the Death Guardian's chest gleamed. On the right side of his chest, the same mark began to glow in black light, its eerie presence radiating power. The symbol was clearly visible despite its dark and matching tone with armor.
"So, will you just follow me from now on?" Michael asked.
The Death Guardian lifted his head and replied, "Master, I can reside within your shadow and emerge whenever you wish."
Michael nodded. "Then stay hidden in my shadow until I call you back."
At his command, Victor Fang dissolved into black mist, vanishing seamlessly into Michael's shadow.
[New Skill Learned!]
[Death Guardian Summon]
You can summon your Death Guardian even if they are far away.
Cooldown: 25 hours. ]
"I should go to Reinhardt now," Michael mumbled as he set out.
The Golem Army invasion had already begun. He only had two days to reach Reinhardt.
Right now, they were in Pedro, but Michael, knowing the future, understood that the city was doomed. Pedro would fall, and the Giant Guild wouldn't be able to stop the invasion, allowing the Golems to advance toward Reinhardt.
It was also at this time that Grid obtained the Reidan city and Duke nobility.