The texture was soft and warm.
The faint scent of roses filled his nose.
Lucas lay with his head resting on Seraphina's smooth, pale thighs. It was a sensation that would make every man in Azure High jealous to the point of coughing blood.
"Master, is the pressure okay?" Seraphina asked softly, her slender fingers gently massaging Lucas's temples.
"It's perfect," Lucas muttered, half-asleep.
Who could have imagined? Just yesterday, he was a lonely orphan worried about failing the exam. Today, he had the Abyssal Dragon Empress serving him.
"By the way, Seraphina," Lucas opened his eyes, looking up at her perfect chin. "You are already SSS-Rank. Can you get stronger?"
"Of course," Seraphina smiled. "I am currently in my Larval State. My power is sealed. To unlock my true form... Master needs to feed me."
Lucas blinked. "Feed you? You mean food?"
"No," Seraphina licked her lips. "I need Magic Cores from monsters. Or... pure energy items. The more I eat, the faster I unlock my seals."
[Ding! System Notification]
[Evolution Route: Phase 2]
[Target: Young Adult Dragon Form]
[Requirement: Consume 100 Low-Rank Magic Cores.]
Lucas nearly choked. "100 Magic Cores?"
In the market, a single Low-Rank Magic Core cost about $1,000!
100 cores would be $100,000!
He had just felt rich with his $5,000 reward, but now he realized he was still extremely poor. Raising a Goddess was indeed expensive.
"Don't worry, Master," Seraphina leaned down, her face inches from his. "Even in my current state, I will sweep away all obstacles for you."
Lucas sat up, feeling motivated. He needed money. Lots of it.
"System, open the Skill Shop! I have 10 System Points."
He couldn't rely solely on Seraphina. As a Necromancer, his own body was his weak point. If an assassin sneaked past Seraphina, he would be dead.
[Skill Shop Open]
[Available Skills for Purchase:]
Bone Shield (Common): Summon a shield of bones. Cost: 5 Points.
Life Drain (Uncommon): Absorb health from enemies. Cost: 20 Points.
Shadow Cloak (Special - Necromancer Only): Meld into shadows, become invisible for 3 seconds, and increase speed by 200%. Cost: 10 Points.
Lucas's eyes lit up. "Shadow Cloak!"
This was a life-saving skill! For a summoner who stood in the backline, being invisible and fast was crucial.
"Buy it!"
[Ding! Points Consumed. Skill Learned: Shadow Cloak (Level 1).]
A cool sensation washed over his body. Lucas felt like his body became lighter. He took a step, and his figure blurred, almost blending into the dimly lit room.
"Master's smell became faint for a moment," Seraphina's eyes glowed gold. She looked surprised. "A very useful technique for ambushes."
Lucas clenched his fist. Now he had attack power (Seraphina) and survival ability (Shadow Cloak).
He grabbed his phone. A notification popped up on the school app.
[Announcement: The City-Wide Hunter Tournament begins in 7 days!]
[Top 3 prizes: $100,000 Cash + Access to the "Armory Library".]
[Do you wish to register?]
Lucas stared at the screen. $100,000. That was exactly the amount he needed to evolve Seraphina!
A smirk appeared on his face.
"Register."
In 7 days, he would let the entire city know that the 'Trash Necromancer' had arrived to take everything.