Day 3

Dracul woke up on a massive beach, sand reflecting the sun's rays. Dracul opened his eyes slowly, hoping to discover where he was. Everything around him was blurry, but eventually, Dracul made out a creature over a distance. What is that? Dracul thought.

"Where am I?" Dracul asked himself.

Suddenly terrible noises behind him caught his attention not before seeing his mutation screen open up again.

Chose One Upgrade

-Greater Brain-

Greatly increases the brain's thinking and process capabilities. also, increase brain size

N.Z.T Schizophrenia

Elevating receptivity and synaptic sharing between the hippocampus, the amygdala, and the striatum. Significantly improves both short-term and long-term memory, memory capacity, and the analytical purposing of memory. Improve higher brain function, hand-eye coordination, muscle memory, and even the body’s immune system. Allows the user to make mental clones of himself to control certain functions of the user's wish.

Take 4x damage from mental attacks. Disordered thinking & Disordered behaviour

Dracul chose the last one. The bonuses way outweigh the mental attacks

This time Dracul noticed the text much more clearly.

A small amount of blood trickled out of Dracul's nose. He felt fine, yet the fact that his brain had changed worried him. If this was a side effect of his mutation, would he be okay?

"Man, I hope not," Dracul muttered to himself. "I guess N.Z.T upgrade seems the best choice."

Dracul chose N.Z.T. and closed his eyes for a few minutes. When he opened them again, Dracul was a bit more clearheaded. Not perfect, but enough to think.

"Let's see how my brain is doing," Dracul said to himself.

Dracul closed his eyes and tried to remember everything he could about his current situation. He focused on his surroundings and searched for clues.

"Hey, I can see through walls! That's pretty neat!" Dracul said aloud. "Now for some mental clones. One for the body, navigation (even though he has zero ideas where he is), elemental attack description, skill shop management, and mind.

After putting each of his mental clones to their jobs, Dracul began to concentrate on the area of the beach he was currently standing in and used his new super brain abilities to scan the environment. He noticed the absolutely stunning beauty of the completely alien flora and fauna that coloured everything in a wonderous collection of colours and shapes. If Dracul were to describe the surroundings, he would say it would be something between a forest, swamp, and glade, like in the movie avatar.

'Where am I?" Dracul asked himself as he scanned the area for any sign of life

Welcome to Skull Bayou

"And the prodigal asswhole returns... Skull Bayou?"

You're talking to yourself now, aren't you? You should really get some help if you are going to do that.

"Don't call me an asshole. Anyway, what is this place?" Dracul asked.

"Great, you're awake... So the Skull Bayou? Oh, that sounds lovely... so tell me, what is the place about?" Dracul asked with deadpanned.

Shrouded in a fleshing-eating fog. The area is shaped like a skull. It is surrounded by carved stone reefs, made to resemble faces crying out in anger and pain. It is crisscrossed by an enormous stone wall and covered with jungle-swallowed ruins that are countless generations old, which are all that remains of an unknown, ancient civilization

"And with that, I'm going back into the water."

Dracul stops when he sees a fin in the water chasing a seal/walrus thing.

"What the-" Dracul begin to say.

When this megalodon sharktopus monster jumped up and ate the seal. Dracul saw a message appear in front of him.

Dracul has seen a new Monster!

The megalodon has been added to your Monster List.

"New monster! Cool! Also, that thing can so eat me!"

"Still want to head in?"

"I need to have courage! I need to face my fears of the bayou and head in there like a man!!" Dracul said, walking back to Skull Bayou. "How big can a stupid Bayou be?"

Skull Bayou is 150,000 km² (57,915 miles²)

"I just had to ask! Math is always evil. I have no doubt if I attempt to make a math clone, that clone would kill itself." Dracul said honestly Math was never his friend...

Oh well, none of his problems will be solved if he sits there forever.

Dracul dove underwater and swam towards the mouth of the bayou. Once he got closer, he saw the barrier protecting Skull Bayou and the markings on it.

Dracul scanned the markings and read a short description.

"Well, they sure know how to write these things," Dracul said.

The symbols are called the Kukui Script. They are written in a combination of ancient language he doesn't recognize and modern English. The script was developed after the first settlers came to the islands. It is a highly sophisticated language with hundreds of thousands of words.

"I have no idea what this says but the only word I can recognize is "'Toxic Fog?'" Dracul said aloud.

"What does 'toxic fog' mean?" Dracul asked.

Ask and you shall receive said no one. A purple mist began to seep out of the barrier and spread across the water. Dracul didn't notice that the fog was closing in on him before it was too late.

Before he knew it the purple mist reached him and enclosed his entire body in a thick layer of toxic mist. It was like breathing smoke, causing Dracul to cough violently.

"Why the hell is this happening?!" Dracul shouted.

[Resistnace Ability Learned [Chemical Resistance Lv - 1] acquired]... You have been badly poisoned. Irony, you cruel bitch.

Dracul felt his body losing strength and speed as the toxins attacked his immune system. His vision blurred and he felt like he was going to faint."WHAT THE HELL DID YOU SAY?!" Dracul shouted in shock. "MY SKIN IS ONE FIRE!!! HOLY SHIT! MY SCALES ARE MELTING!"

Dracul rolled in the sand, trying to stop the burning sensation. In the meantime, his resistance to poisons is getting a massive level up.

Dracul's scales turned white and he could feel his body being burned at the same time. His scales melted away until they were red hot embers.

Dracul could see his scales melting like a candle in an oven.

"No way, no fucking way, this is just not possible!" Dracul exclaimed as his skin disintegrated into ash and dripped off his body onto the ground below.

His skin is now weak and vulnerable to any damage or attack. Dracul rolled in the sand, trying to stop the burning sensation. In the meantime, his resistance to poisons is getting a massive level up.

Skill Ability Learned [Acid Resistance Lv - 1] acquired]

[Acid Resistance Skill levelled up to Lv-10]

[Acid Resistance becomes PH Resistance]

[PH Resistance Skill levelled up to Lv-3]

[Poison Resistance Skill levelled up to Lv-10]

[Poison Resistance becomes Toxic Resistance]

[Toxic Resistance Skill levelled up to Lv-2]

+100 Skill points

Because of the effects of Brain Upgrade [NZT Will], another 100 skill points were obtained.

"I'm in so much... pain," He lamented in pain. At least I don't need to worry about poison anymore," Dracul said to himself. "That is good news."

After rolling around for several minutes, Dracul finally managed to calm himself down enough to stand up straight. His scales already growing back.

"Fatl!"

Heard something near him. Dracul painfully and slowly faced what was making that nose.

And sees a beached killer whale.

It looks at Dracul with its single eye and opens its mouth wide, revealing a thick snake-like tongue and razor-sharp teeth.

"How t-the heck I didn't see that before? Wait, don't I have a skill shop?" Dracul asked himself.

Dracul checked his menu and noticed the skill shop was a search engine.

Skill shop Search > Skills Name Type Cost Requirement

[Skill - Blood Profiling, has been added to the skill list!]

Consumes the blood of biological creatures to create a profile on the target. The amount of information is directly tied to the amount of blood, skill level, and the difference in power between the skill user and target. (Can only be used on biological organisms)

[Skill - OdorProfiling, has been added to the skill list!]

Takes in the order of biological creatures to create a profile on the target. The amount of information is directly tied to the amount of smell, skill level, and the difference in power between the skill user and target. (Can be used on biological or nonbiological organisms)

[Skill - Taste Profiling, has been added to the skill list!]

Consumes the flesh of biological creatures to create a profile on the target. The amount of information is directly tied to the amount of meat, skill level, and the difference in power between the skill user and target. (Can only be used on biological organisms)

[Skill - ManaSonar, has been added to the skill list!]

Uses mana to send out release pulses of thin mana waves, to echo-locate the surroundings and slowly analyze a target's information. The amount and speed of the analysis is tied directly to the amount of mana spent, skill level, and the difference in power between the skill user and target.

[Skill - Scouting, has been added to the skill list!]

Basic level of reconnaissance. Allows you to better scout and log the information of the user's surroundings.

[Skill - Archiving, has been added to the skill list!] - Information

By studying the target over a period of time will slowly form a profile on the target. The amount and speed of the profiling are directly tied to the amount of time spent, skill level, and the difference in power between the skill user and target.

[Skill - Silent Predator, has been added to the skill list!]

As a crocodile allows you to be very proficient in hiding, spying, and infiltration. You naturally know how to walk, swim, and run without making a sound.

[Skill - Mana Scan, has been added to the skill list!]

Uses mana through optics, and slowly analyses information from a target. The amount and speed of analysis are directly linked to the amount of mana expended, the skill level, and the power difference between the skill user and the target.

[Skill - Acrobatics, has been added to the skill list!]

Being able to jump high makes for a quick escape and a faster attack. Also gives an increase in physical agility.

[Skill - HP Rgen, has been added to the skill list!]

Helps restore your health and mana by using organs in the body. The amount and speed of regeneration are directly linked to the level and how healthy the body is.

"Oh, thank god for the water down version of wolverine healing." Dracul exhales in relief as his wounds are slowly healing. "Who would've thought that a small boost to healing would make such a difference." It seems that there is no Appraisal skill in this world. The mental clones looked for it but found nothing. While he was still trying out his new abilities, Dracul had an idea.

"I should eat that whale." While still in pain, Dracul willed his body to move over the whale. The crocodile dragon sniffs the whale's scent from the distance.

[You've smelled a Killer Whale Shark]

[68 points of EXP have been acquired ]

Because of the effects of Title Skill [Dragon Queen's], another 68 experience points were obtained.

[Smell Profiling has created a profile of "Killer Whale Shark]

Description: Killer Whale Sharks are massive marine animals that live in the ocean. They have a long, thin, and flexible body with two large flippers. Classified "Class A Hazardous Creatures. They are considered a deep-sea delicacy. They can reach gigantic sizes that can easily go to the size of a small mountain. They have a venom sack. It's an extremely potent nerve toxin. It paralyzes the victim's nerves and causes paralysis. The victims will eventually die from suffocation caused by the paralyzing effect. Some species of Killer Whales are known to swim as fast as a jet plane.

"Damn man... Ok, that is way busted."

Looking at it seems to be here quite a while. Dracul doesn't care if it's dead or not. Crocodiles and Komodo dragons are both carrion eaters.

As Dracul casually stalked over here, the whale who has been laying there turns about-face and launches an attack! It vomits up a stream of brightly-coloured, poisonous-looking liquid directly at him!

"Didn't see that coming!" Dracul said and got covered by the noxious fluid.

"Gah! That's poison! The fuck?! How did I miss that?!" Dracul screamed in shock as the poison started eating through his skin.

[Skill - Venom Resistance, has been added to the skill list].

"They're a fucking difference?" Dracul bellowed. "Details, man. I need details."

Dracul's skin instantly hardened and he stopped the venom from entering his bloodstream. Then he took a few steps back to get away from the whale. "I really need to work on my sea legs..." Also, their venom has a nasty side effect on crocodiles

Dracul looked at the whale and noticed its appearance changed drastically. "You fucking bastard!"

"Oh great, it's worse than poison, it's also poison... Huh?!" Before Dracul can ask what effects this venom has on his body he hears some unpleasant sounds behind.

Turning his head to try and see what’s the origin of that sound, and from the insides of the forest, Dracul sees multiple shadows.

It's just a horde of black worms.

"Wow, a horde of fodder... Can you guys go away? You will live longer." Dracul said to the swarm of worms.

They showed themselves all at once, appearing at the entrance to the swamps... Did they sense him or something? There must have been thirty of them, and the sight of them was awe-inspiring, Did do Dark worms often hunt in packs. What were they doing here, anyway? Wait he remembered something about the worm he ate before evolving. Yeah, that thing's guts were all over his body.

"Wait, am I infected with those things' smell?!" Dracul panicked.

Dracul didn't want to think about it too much, because then he'd start to panic even more. It took everything he had to defeat one of them and that was with dumb luck and it being dumb! Not only is there a lot of them but some of them look way bigger and nastier than the last one.

"SHSSS!"

Everyone turns to the right and sees...

"Oh, you have to fucking kidding me," Dracul said while looking at a gigantic spider-like creature that stands around 5 to 7 meters tall, possessing incredibly long legs that resemble diamonds.

The effect of the killing intent is so strong, it's like a mosh pit at a heavy metal concert.

"Alright, alright, let's just calm down..." The black worm said in a calmer tone.

"Are they really gonna do this?... Oh... Fucking hell, I'm gonna kill everyone in this place!" Dracul shouted. "KILL THEM ALL! THAT'S IT!!! EVERYONE DIES!!!" Dracul said with a demoniac and maniacal undertone. Taking a breath Dracul opens his maw and starts to howl. It's the most horrific sound ever. Dracul is a mighty roar. His voice echoes across the swamps.

[Skill - Intimidation, has been added to the skill list!]

Able to put the fear in god any animals, people, and even objects by projecting your aura.

Also, the nasty effect I was talking about was rage. Pure rage. Makes male crocodilians go on a rampage and eat everything in sight.

"THAT'S IT!!! EVERYONE DIES!!!"

Everyone froze at the evil tone in the voice.

Everyone froze at the evil tone in the voice. All the monsters, from the worms, spiders, sharks, and even the whales, standstill as the mighty draconic crocodile dragon, Dracul, roars.

The creatures in the swamp are frozen in fear.

Attea's father broke out first. "What are you mooks doing! Attack that grub!"

The mass of black worms, which were waiting for their chance, began to unleash their venomous barrage. The spiders unleashed their attack as well. Dracul was busy lashing out with his tail, fighting off the incoming horde of enemies.

Attea's father can only watch in horror as a purple aura surrounds Dracul and begins charging up energy.

He can't move. His whole body can't even breathe.

"Death Zone," Everyone heard Dracul speak as he sucks the blood of the killer whale dry through his tail.

"Hurry, we need-"

The thing sprays out a purple gas. Quickly spreads around the area.

"COUGH!" Attea's father hears many of his tribe members coughing out blood as the poison sets it on contact.

"FUCK! GET OUT OF HERE, NOW!" The black worm yells to her minions as they scream and failed run away from the scene.

"After I order you to get of here. Now!!" Attea's father screams as he knocks his daughter out of the way.

"No!"

The poisonous gas reaches them and Attea's father coughs violently causing him to choke on his own blood and inhale it into his lungs.

"S-STOP IT! STOP IT! DON'T DO THIS TO US!" Attea's father cries out in despair as the poison seeps through his body.

"Don't worry daddy, I'll avenge you," Attea said trying to stay calm.

"Y-You better!"

Dracul finished sucking all the blood he could from the killer whale shark he was fighting. He notices that the poison is wearing off, and quickly starts to run over to Attea's father.

"Move it daughter!"

The last thing Attea see as she slithered away was her father's head being eaten by Dracul.

"AHHHHHHH!"

She hid behind some trees and runs as fast as she can.

As Dracul counties to feat on the corpses of the dead. His mana leaks everywhere contaminating everyone that is near. Even a scared black worm that's hiding behind some trees can feel the sensation of the powerful mana leaking from his scales.