The Primal Hunter

“Dum di dum di dum,” Jake sang in a humming tone as he swayed his head back and forth, both hands on the cauldron. He was naturally making even more mana potions but also doing something else equally important.

Sylphie sat opposite him, bopping her head to the tune, mimicking him. Jake couldn’t help but smile as she happily played along, even trying to make the same sounds as him. She wasn’t doing very well in that department, but damn was it cute.

He barely had to focus when making the potions, and it was effortless for him to split his focus… it was actually a bit weird. He felt like he was focusing on both things simultaneously, no matter how contradictory that sounds. Maybe another gain of his race evolution? He already knew that he thought faster while under stress or fighting, so it kind of made sense… his math skills had also improved tremendously.

See, now I am focusing on three things at once, he thought, still humming the tune and finishing off the latest batch of mana potions meanwhile.

Just as the mix was completed, Jake heard the sweet sound he had been waiting for as he gave Sylphie a big smile. “It’s evolution time!”

“Ree!” she cheered back in return, getting a few head pats as Jake opened up his notifications.

*Profession Evolution Requirements Met*

To call your journey so far as an Alchemist of the Malefic Viper abnormal would be an understatement and disservice to the unique path you are walking. On the one hand, you’re a supremely talented alchemist faithfully following the Legacy of the Malefic Viper, and the other, a blasphemous heretic that does not show any reverence to the Primordial that has given you this power. Your entire existence only grows more paradoxical as your defiance and arrogance have only been rewarded by the Malefic One and not punished as his faithful followers believe it rightfully should have been. Where this unlikely friendship will take you is unknown to all, even the ones involved.

Either rebel, conform or carve your own path that has never been seen before – the choice is yours.

Begin Evolution now?

Y/N

WARNING: Postponing evolution for too long may have adverse effects, and no further profession-experience can be earned before the evolution is completed.

it, not even mentioning alchemy but just focusing on his friendship with Villy. The Hunter-Champion class had been a bit of an eye-opener to the significance of their relationship in the eyes of the system, and he would honestly hate to get a

him talented at alchemy was good and boded well for what evolutions he would have available. Without further ado, he

*5 Possible Evolutions Available*

as expected, he thought, and as always,

in the production of poisons, contrary to the craft of potions. Leveraging your prestige, you have also gained the ability to sway others more efficiently and make them respect you far more. Even if your talent may wane with time, that time has yet to come as, while perhaps no longer a prodigy, you are still an expert. May you continue to be the harbinger of death and pursue the footsteps of the Malefic One. Stat bonuses per level: +14 Wis, +10 Will, +9

boring than that… it wasn’t even a real “upgrade” over his Prodigious Alchemist as it didn’t even give three times the stats. It gave only 53, which made it good but not great.

choose to blaspheme his name and stand in opposition to his message. Allows one to combine the natural treasures of the world, and make potions, pills, transmute one material to another, with a slew of other mystical means to be discovered. This rare type of alchemist specializes in the production of poisons, contrary to the craft of potions. As an alchemist following the Legacy of the Malefic Viper, you wield his strength and enjoy the benefits of his creed as much as any devout follower, showing a powerful mind and independent spirit. No longer willing to follow on in his steps, you only seek to reap benefits, hoping to escape the wrath of the

Jake thought, shaking his head as he went through it. Was he really a heretic? Jake didn’t see it that way, unless it

all, it gave a buttload more stats per level, making it quite clear this was a high-tier profession. The name was quite a bit simpler, though, even if it was so much better.

Jake focused on the Legacies of the living. This also meant

He could likely still take back the blessing, but it wouldn’t affect his future evolutions or skill choices. It truly

say, the Heretic one did carry penalties – such as being a heretic

to go with. He felt like being a heretic wasn’t the right word for him, even if it did seem a bit accurate on paper. With all that in mind, he moved on to the next option – one that was the

every command. This profession focuses on leadership and persuasion by influencing the mind and will of those around you with every word or action, yet you also retain all your talents in alchemy to better relate to your Patron, even if it is a path you will no longer pursue actively. Being a Confidant will allow you to understand the Malefic One’s desires better and carry out his will and support his every command. As his trusted Confidant, you aim to one day stand beside him as his equal, even if you have a long way to go – but with his trust, the first and possibly hardest hurdle is already overcome. Stat bonuses per level: +15 Wis, +15

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to another, and many other means, but to honor the Malefic Viper, you will focus even further on toxins than ever before. As a saint, you can spread his word and recruit followers into following the Malefic Viper by granting baptisms or pray for the Malefic One to bestow his blessing on those deemed worthy. The profession will also allow you to better convince and influence others’ will to accept the Malefic Viper’s path.

bit of a mix between the “super-Villy-fanboy-adviser” and “wow-he-is-actually-still-an-alchemist”-professions. One Jake, of course, seriously didn’t want. For real, that “Confidant” one just rubbed him badly from head to toe.

the Malefic Viper’s faith and doing religious stuff. Just because he had given

grace this one had was that at least it was still about being an alchemist. The stupid Confidant one even talked about giving

but more of an adviser of sorts, but there was no way Villy would ever even want that. He was pretty sure a Primordial like the Malefic Viper had smart people just standing by to give advice at any time.

per level. The absolute cap for professions being 80 made them both damn good from a numbers standpoint, especially considering they didn’t have significantly restrictive or

mediocre option, one massive dud, and two semi-duds, please let the last one be good, he thought

to you. Allows one to combine the natural treasures of the world, and make potions, pills, transmute one material to another, with a slew of other mystical means to be discovered. This rare type of alchemist specializes in the production of poisons, contrary to the craft of potions. As a heretic, the Legacy of the Malefic Viper is no longer contingent on retaining any blessing from the Malefic Viper, yet as his Chosen, you are closer to him than any other