[System Log]
[Congratulations! You have completed all tasks successfully.]
[Rewards Received: +480 Incubus Points, +695 Incubus Coins]
Ethan exhaled, shaking his head. "Damn… I really cleaned up, huh?"
His Incubus Coins had shot up significantly, and as for his points, he now had enough to upgrade something—and this was something he planned to do before he went to train.
So he checked his final balance.
[Current Balance]:
Incubus Points: 610
Incubus Coins: 705
Ethan whistled slightly at the number before asking the system. "Alright, System, open the system mall."
A vast menu popped up before him, listing countless items, upgrades, and abilities—many of which were priced at absurd amounts.
The first thing he saw made him choke.
Divine Incubus Ascension – 999,999,999 Incubus Points
Supreme Reality Manipulation – 850,000,000 Incubus Coins
Eternal Bloodline Evolution – 700,000,000 Incubus Points
Limit Break - Transcendent Awakening – 600,000,000 Incubus Points
Absolute Domination Aura - Level 3 (Upgradable) – 350,000,000 Incubus Coins
Infernal Body Rebirth – 300,000,000 Incubus Coins
World-Altering Wish (Consumable) – 250,000,000 Incubus Coins
Celestial Empowerment (Consumable) – 195,000,000 Incubus Points
.....
Seeing the massive cost after each option, Ethan's eye twitched.
"Yeah, let's filter that out. Show me only what I can afford."
The menu adjusted itself, displaying only items within his budget.
Bloodline Enhancement (First Unlock) – 500 Incubus Points
Superpower Efficiency Boost (Increase control over copied powers) – 400 Incubus Coins
Combat Proficiency Upgrade (Boosts fighting instincts and adaptability) – 350 Incubus Coins
Charm Amplification (Increase passive allure and persuasion) – 300 Incubus Coins
Mind Defense (Resist mental attacks and illusions) – 305 Incubus Coins
Sensory Expansion (Enhance awareness, reaction speed, and perception) – 290 Incubus Points
Pheromone Control (Fine-tune the effect of Incubus charm) – 320 Incubus Coins
Aetheric Insight (Improves understanding of copied superpowers, allowing for quicker mastery) – 500 Incubus Points
Mental Command (Enhance ability to issue mental suggestions to those affected by charm) – 320 Incubus Points
Hypnotic Influence (Stronger gaze-based persuasion, works even without prolonged eye contact) – 460 Incubus Coins
Combat Reflex Acceleration (Boosts reaction speed in battles) – 370 Incubus Coins
....
As he read the large number of options that he could choose from, Ethan couldn't help but grin. "There's so much to pick from..."
With his current savings, he could only buy any one of them, but if he does, he won't be able to use the coins and points the right way.
So he carefully read through the options, searching for the ones that would give him the greatest benefits.
After several minutes of deliberation, Ethan finally settled on his purchases.
[Purchase Confirmed!]
Superpower Efficiency Boost – 400 Incubus Coins
Mind Defense – 305 Incubus Coins
Sensory Expansion – 290 Incubus Points
Mental Command – 320 Incubus Points
[Balance Updated:]
Incubus Points: 0
Incubus Coins: 0
Ethan smiled happily, satisfied with his purchases. While his total funds had gone, the returns were definitely worth it.
By upgrading his superpower's efficiency, he would gain a better grasp of how to use it, resulting in him getting the full benefits faster.
As for his choices regarding mind defense, mental command, and sensory expansion, these would make him more resilient to mind-control and illusions, allowing him to better protect himself and fight back.
As he looked through the options he bought, he felt a sudden rush of energy coursing through his body, and he felt a strange tingling sensation spreading through his muscles and mind.
[System Notification]
[Superpower Efficiency Boost Activated – Your control over copied superpowers has increased.]
Ethan closed his eyes, focusing inward and noticing an increase in the sense of power within his body.
It was like a second wind, giving him a boost of clarity and focus, and the sensation was incredibly addictive.
His smile grew. This was a feeling he could get used to.
Then he clenched his fist, feeling his awareness of his abilities sharpen. His mind grasped the workings of Queen's Veil with newfound clarity.
Although he was not able to fully unlock the abilities that Lilith might have gotten when she had her superpower awakening due to his incubus bloodline boost, he understood its limitations, how far he could push it, and how he could maximize its effect without exerting too much effort.
[System Notification]
[Mind Defense Activated – Mental interference and illusions will now have a significantly reduced effect on you.]
Ethan felt a sense of calm wash over him, a coolness settling in his mind. His thoughts were clearer, and his awareness was sharper.
Everything felt easier.
His body was filled with a deep sense of relaxation, but also a quiet tension, like a coiled spring waiting to be released.
It was a strange feeling; it was as if an invisible barrier had wrapped around his mind, reinforcing his ability to resist external influences.
[System Notification]
[Sensory Expansion Activated – Your perception, reaction speed, and overall awareness have improved.]
Suddenly, the world seemed sharper. The colors were brighter, the smells were more vivid, and the sounds were crisper.
His body moved instinctively, almost unconsciously, a reaction faster than his thoughts.
As he continued to walk through the dimly lit corridors, the walls started to look more alive.
He could sense every crack and imperfection, the shadows shifting and dancing.
Even the air against his skin felt more noticeable, his body reacting faster to small movements.
It was as if the world had become an extension of his senses, every sight, smell, and sound feeding directly into his awareness.
It was a feeling unlike anything he had experienced before.
It was exhilarating.
But just as the intoxicating sensations began to fade, another system notification flashed before him.
[System Notification]
[Mental Command Activated – Your ability to issue mental suggestions has increased.]
As soon as the system's voice ended, a strange confidence settled in him. He felt as if his voice would carry more weight, his words laced with a subtle pull, making them harder to ignore.
"Now, this is something I could get used to," Ethan murmured as he approached the training room.
And just as he was about to enter the training room, a final notification appeared.