BXBX NOVEL Chapter 256 255: Title Skills
Chapter 256 255: Title Skills
The first change one would notice would be the addition of a new title- Walker of Dreams and Nightmares.
Corey tapped the title, and a new translucent screen appeared before him.
[Walker of Dreams and Nightmares: "Walker of Dreams and Nightmares" is a mysterious and revered title bestowed upon enigmatic individuals who possesses the extraordinary ability to traverse the ethereal realms of both dreams and nightmares. These mythical figures are said to navigate the delicate balance between the subconscious desires of slumbering minds and the haunting terrors that dwell within the shadows of the night.
Clad in an aura of mystic energy, the Walkers are guardians of the sleeping realm, capable of shaping and influencing the visions that unfold in the minds of dreamers. Whether crafting utopian landscapes born from the whispers of hope or confronting the darkest corners of the psyche where nightmares take form, a Walker stands as a silent sentinel between the borders of the conscious and the surreal.
Legends speak of a Walker's ability to weave tales within the tapestry of dreams, leaving behind echoes of guidance or caution that linger long after the dreamer awakens. With each step through the ephemeral landscapes of the mind, the Walkers of Dreams and Nightmares are figures both revered and feared, embodying the dual nature of the human psyche in the realms of sleep and shadow.]
As Corey read the description of his new title, the first thing that surprised him was the lengthy description given to him by the Universal System.
The Universal System rarely gave him a lengthy description of objects or certain words, and Corey could not help but raise his brows in suspicion and confusion as he looked at the translucent screen.
The more he read the description, the more it seemed like the Universal System was placing a lot of significance on the significance of the title.
Corey looked at a certain part of the description- The Walkers are guardians of the sleeping realm.
Corey frowned slightly, and a few thoughts came to his mind as he looked at the translucent screen.
Some seconds later, Corey exhaled softly, and he decided to place his thoughts on the title to the back of his mind.
He would cross the bridge when the time comes.
His eyes moved to the next change in his status screen.
A change which worried him a little.
His attributes.
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*ATTRIBUTES*
Strength: Violet Star [???%]
Agility: Violet Star [???%]
Dexterity: Violet Star [???%]
Constitution: Violet Star [???%]
Intelligence: Violet Star [???%]
Endurance: Violet Star [???%]
Astral Mana: Violet Star [???%]
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Each of his attributes now had '???%', and this worried Corey a little.
Corey had a feeling that his current strength had broken some sort of… Universal limit?
He also had a feeling that if he got promoted to the next tier, his strength would increase by a large amount.
Although, he could decide to take the tier promotion test with his current stats, he was extremely curious on what would happen if he reached his true limits.
Corey shifted his gaze from the attribute section of his status screen to the new addition in his skill section- Title Skills.
It was surprising for Corey to see 'Title Skill' since he never knew that titles could come with skills.
And it was not his fault since the title he had ever since the apocalypse started had not given him any benefit.
Heck, he could not even get a description for the title.
Going back to the 'Title Skills', Corey's new title had given him five new skills that were all related to dreams and nightmares.
The skills were: Eyes of Dreams and Nightmares, Somnambulism, Dreamwalk, Dream Healing, and Dreamfire Manipulation.
Dreamwalk, Dream Healing, and Dreamfire Manipulation were among the ten skills that could be gotten when one absorbed the Veinweaver's Dreamgrass.
Dreamwalk: The power to enter and explore the dreams of oneself or others, gaining insights, extracting information, or even influencing the dreamworld.
Dream Healing: A healing ability that works on both physical and mental levels, allowing the individual to mend wounds, alleviate pain, and provide emotional comfort through dream-infused energy.
Dreamfire Manipulation: Control over ethereal flames generated from the essence of dreams, which can be used for both offensive and defensive purposes.
The descriptions of the three skills were explanatory, and easy to understand.
Even if the Universal System did not specify, Corey knew that he could use Dream Healing on whoever he wished to. It was a skill that worked on both Corey, and his allies.
As for Dreamfire Manipulation, Corey knew it could be used in real life, and did not only apply to the dream realm or nightmare realm.
The two extra skills Corey got due to his new title were- Eyes of Dreams and Nightmares, and Somnambulism.
Corey tapped on the Eyes of Dreams and Nightmares.
[Eyes of Dreams and Nightmares: The Eyes of Dream and Nightmares, often associated with the illustrious Walkers of Dreams and Nightmares, are a mesmerizing pair that embody the very essence of the dual realms they oversee. The left eye, bathed in a tranquil light blue, mirrors the dreams of countless souls, shimmering with the aspirations and fantasies of slumbering minds. It is a beacon of hope, an ethereal guide that the Walker employs to navigate the intricate tapestry of dreams.
Conversely, the right eye, steeped in a profound shade of violet, serves as the conduit to the darker territories of the nocturnal psyche. Within its depths lie the nightmares that evoke terror and trepidation, a wellspring of shadows and fears woven into the very fabric of the night. This eye, too, is under the watchful gaze of the Walker, who harnesses its power to confront and pacify the nightmarish entities that may threaten the sanctity of dreams.
Together, these Eyes of Dream and Nightmares reflect the harmonious duality of the Walker's role. With the left eye, the Walkers nurtures and guides the dreamscape, helping souls find solace and inspiration in the realm of slumber. Simultaneously, the right eye stands vigilant, ready to confront and dispel the malevolent forces that may encroach upon the dreams of the sleepers.
In the hands of the Walkers, the Eyes become tools of balance, weaving dreams and nightmares into a delicate equilibrium. The ethereal glow of the left eye and the haunting shadows of the right eye mirror the intricate dance between light and dark, hope and fear, creating a saga that unfolds with every step taken by the Walker of Dreams and Nightmares through the vast landscapes of the sleeping mind.]
"Okay. Now, I'm sure. The Universal System places a lot of importance on that title."
"But why?"
Corey furrowed his brows as he looked at the description of the Eyes of Dream and Nightmares.
Although, the Universal System did not give him the abilities of the Eyes of Dream and Nightmares, Corey was not too worried.
He had always called the Universal System useless, and he wasn't going to change his opinion on the Universal System.
If the Universal System did not tell him what the abilties of his new pair of eyes were, then he would just have to find out himself.
Corey's gaze moved to the second skill, and a strange expression appeared on his face as he looked at the skill.
[Somnambulism: If your mind shuts down. For example, loss of consciousness, or you fall asleep. Your body can still fight battles for you.]
"So, in a way. This is like sleep-fighting?"
Corey had a baffled expression, as he looked at the lack lustre description of the second skill.
He had some ideas on how the skill would work, but he was not a hundred percent certain about his assumptions.
The next change to Corey's status screen was the removal of 'Average Regeneration'. Average Regeneration had become Dream Healing, and although Corey did not know the how potent the healing effect of dream healing was, he was not dissatisfied with the skill swap.
The last two changes were simple changes.
His mental manipulation resistance skill had improved from level 1 to level 3.
It was a change which was not surprising, considering what he had gone through in the five days that he used to absorb the dream essence of the Veinweaver's Dreamgrass.
The last change was the Universal System's remark, and seeing that the remark was not worth mentioning, he ignored it.
He closed his status screen, then he exhaled deeply.
A few seconds later, a determined light appeared in his eyes as he prepared to do something that would drastically change his future, and fate.
Absorbing the finger he took in the Desert of Mysteries.
And using the energy in it to reach his true limits.