Demonic Dragon: Harem System-Chapter 365: Skills

Strax took a step back, moving slightly away from Scarlet.

"Can you give me a moment? Something's happened to the system." His voice was firm, but carried a hint of uncertainty. They all already knew about the system, as well as its importance for their survival and growth.

Scarlet watched him for a moment, her scarlet eyes shining with a mixture of curiosity and understanding. "You seem to have received something..." She murmured, a smile playing on her lips before she leaned in and placed a soft kiss on his cheek.

"We'll be waiting when you're done, okay?"

Strax nodded with a small smile. "I'll be back soon."

"Great." Scarlet winked at him before her body crumbled into a cloud of black bats that disappeared into the twilight.

Strax raised an eyebrow. "That's a new one..." He muttered to himself, analyzing Scarlet's new ability.

[Blessing]: Infernal Soul, Black Heart

[Contract]: Imperial Warrant

[Traits]: Dragon Eyes, Dragon Cultivation

[Skills]: Dragon Breath, Dragon Transformation, Dragon Blast, Dragon Claw, Increased Thinking Speed, Positive Energy Manipulation, Negative Energy Manipulation, Chaos Energy, Lightning Manipulation, Blood Manipulation, Light Manipulation, Nature Manipulation, Water Manipulation, Ice Manipulation, Fire Manipulation.

"I didn't expect so much..." Strax thought quietly, his eyes quickly scanning over the new skills and attributes. What had once seemed like a system of linear growth was now profoundly altered, almost as if it were constantly evolving. He could feel the power growing inside him, something immeasurable, about to be unleashed somehow.

The first thing that jumped out at him was the name - Strax Antares. No longer "Strax Vorah". Something had changed, and it indicated that the System was leaving behind the old version of who it was, making way for a new phase, something more powerful, more profound.

"Divine Body of the Emperor of Hell..." Strax murmured, the power of those words reverberating within his being. This explained the feeling of unusual strength, as if his essence was being forged in the fire of an unknown realm. And the "Supreme Body of the Demon Dragon God", that was an interesting addition. He felt the dragon inside him, an ancient power that now seemed more alive than ever, and along with it, the ferocity of his demonic side.

But what struck him most were the new and improved skills.

Dragon's Breath, Dragon's Transformation, Dragon's Blast, Dragon's Claw... These were moves he had already mastered, but now they had a much greater intensity and range. Increased Thinking Speed was a strategic addition, allowing him to anticipate attacks and understand the reality around him with a clarity that had previously seemed impossible.

Even more intriguing was the addition of Positive Energy Manipulation and Negative Energy Manipulation. He had already mastered the use of energy, but these new skills indicated an ability to manipulate not only the energy around him, but the energy of existence itself - the light, the shadows, the essence that permeates everything that exists.

But what really gave him a sense of alertness was the Imperial Warrant. It meant that he had more control over those around him, perhaps even over his own destiny. The Dragon Cultivation also indicated that he was at a completely new level of power, something beyond any previous expectations.

With a deep sigh, Strax let the System float around him, watching the screen as his mind processed the implications. What he needed to do now was to understand the scope of these new capabilities and begin to exploit each one. He knew that his power had grown considerably, but that growth came with the need for responsibility, and he could already feel the pressure of that responsibility.

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"Something big is about to happen," he muttered, an enigmatic smile appearing on his lips. The coming war, the growing threat from Tartarus, the need to protect the people he loved - all of this was intrinsically linked to the power he now possessed. But the question on his mind was: was he really prepared to use this power in the right way?

"I just hope I can control it..." Strax murmured, looking up at the stars in the sky above, as if expecting an answer from somewhere far away.

"Now..." He turned and "Harem" he said.

Strax watched as the flap of the Harem opened before his eyes. He was aware of the magnitude of his current situation. His heart was calm, but his mind was still spinning with all the possibilities. The power he had just received was not just physical or military; he had become a central figure in a much bigger game. His responsibility to all those at his side, who accompanied him, was immense.

He looked at the names listed and, for a moment, the weight of all that was to come made him stop and reflect.

[Harem]

Human: Beatrice (King), Samira (King), Monica (King), Cristine (King), Xenovia (Emperor)

Vampires: Daniela (King), Cassandra (King), Belatrix (King), Scarlet (Emperor)

Dragons: Tiamat (King-Emperor), Ouroboros (King-Emperor).

Spirits: Kallamus (Undefined), Lithara (Undefined)

Possible partners: Lyana (King), Evelyn (Grandmaster), Kryssia (Emperor), Rogue (Grandmaster), Nyx (GOD), Persephone (GOD)

[Skills] Charm, Dual Cultivation (EX), Share Skills, Fusion.

He read each name and saw that it really was as Scarlet had said. They had all reached King level while he... was too busy acting alone. But what caught Strax's eye were the "Possible Partners"

And with Lyana starting in the first category... Well, maybe it wasn't about actual affinity, was it? Lyana seemed to hate Strax.

Strax laughed softly, a low, husky sound that seemed to resonate in the silence of the night. He knew that Lyana, with all her resistance and distrust, would never be easy to deal with. She hated him, and he could do nothing but accept that for the time being. It was fascinating, really, how much she seemed to defy all his expectations. She was unpredictable, perhaps even more so than any of the other women around him. But he couldn't deny it: there was something interesting about Lyana, something he still couldn't fully understand.

"Yeah, I guess the first category doesn't mean much when it comes to her," Strax thought with a mischievous grin. "But who knows? Maybe she'll surprise me in the end."

He then turned away from the system, closing the tab and turning his attention to what was really in front of him: the future. A future that, apparently, was already beginning to take shape before his eyes.

"Now, what to do with it all?" Strax muttered to himself, his eyes turning to the distant horizon, where the stars shone like silent witnesses to his next steps. "I need to go home, report everything to Dad, and prepare for what's to come."

The mission ahead of him was simple, but crucial: to tell his father, to tell him about the king, everything that had happened over the last few months. It wasn't enough just to defeat the enemies that stood in his way; war was imminent, and he needed to be prepared for it.

"I can't go on acting alone. The weight of all this is starting to become real." Strax closed his eyes for a moment, reflecting on Scarlet's words and what they meant for him. "I need to gather everyone around me. Organize an army, form alliances... and, of course, make sure everyone's skills are put to maximum use."

The plan was clear in his mind now: return home, gather what was left of his allies and begin the process of preparing for what would be a war. Every move he made would have a lasting impact, and Strax knew that every choice would be crucial for what was to come.

"I'm going to test this dual cultivation with Scarlet..." He took one last look at the system and smiled enigmatically. "Well, I need to make them all strong for what's going to happen."

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Note: Maybe the chapters will start to get shorter and more dynamic from this point on. I don't want to drag it out any longer.