Shadow Monarch in Tensura

Chapter 40: Chapter 40: Ice Continent

I opened my eyes and felt different. More powerful? What was I doing before? I didn't have time to think more as Mio's and Seris's voices interrupted my thoughts, "My liege, we are happy to see you have awoken from your evolution."

"Um-huh?" Came my confused answer before everything cleared, and I remembered, "Ah yes, how long was I asleep for?" I asked.

"A whole week, my liege," Mio answered.

A whole week! But what about the daily quest? How am I still here? My mind was filled with questions, and I tried to open my status.

Nothing happened.

I panicked slightly, not seeing the screen I got used to seeing for the past six years.

'Status,' I tried again, but nothing.

I could still feel connected to all my shadows, so I wasn't panicking too much.

I focused deeply on my soul, just like when I did the first night in this world, and felt something new, something more powerful—an Ultimate Skill.

During the evolution process, I was put into a deep slumber and wasn't able to hear what was happening, but I didn't expect to gain so many new skills. While most of them are resist-type skills, there are also a few intrinsic-type skills.

Intrinsic Skill: [Infinite Regeneration]. Infinite Regeneration grants the user incredible regeneration properties far superior to Ultraspeed Regeneration and the Self-Regeneration I had before.

Intrinsic Skill: [Universal Shapeshift] allows the user to freely alter their bodily properties into whatever they desire, with hardly any effort. It is also incredibly useful in disguising one's appearance.

Intrinsic Skill: [Material Creation] Similar to creation magic, it allows the user to create matter by using Magicules. It is usually used to create equipment like weapons or garments, the grade of which depends on the amount of magicules used.

Intrinsic Skill: [Monarch's Ambition]. Monarch's Ambition could be described as a combination of Hero's Haki and Demon Lord's Haki.

Intrinsic Skill: [Ruler's Authority]. Ruler's Authority is a form of telekinesis, and at full power, this skill is almost like a black hole in potency.

Intrinsic Skill: [Black Heart]. Black Heart is a skill that allows the user to generate magicules infinitely and improve the vessel.

Then finally, Ultimate Skill [Shadow Monarch: Ashborn]. Aside from getting a few extra sub-skills like Monarch's Domain and a few more, it hasn't changed much. But I can feel that all my shadows grew in strength.

I looked at Mio and Seris. They also looked different and stronger than before. I also noted that the blue in Seris's hair changed to purple.

"Mio, Seris, what happened when I went through the evolution?" I asked.

"Your evolution time took more time than you expected, my liege. Everything has been taken care of after the battle, and you won't find a spec of those insects left," Mio reported.

"As you ordered, the humans observing everything from afar were allowed to leave, and word has spread through the continent about the Demon Lord Ashborn wiping out a whole army of 30,000. So they classified you as a Disaster-Class threat," Seris added.

I just hope Guy doesn't call me, "Oh, and a maid from the Demon Lord Guy Crimson arrived saying that he wants to meet you after you finish the evolution," Mio added.

I should have stayed silent...

"Urghhh..." I groaned. I knew this would happen but didn't expect it to be so quickly.