Online Game: Starting With SSS-Ranked Summons

[Race:] Human

[ID:] Fateless

[Level:] 15

[Class:] Shadow Monarch (SSS)

[Talent:] Primordial Summoner (SSS), Evolution Pathway (SSS-Rank), Lucky (SSS)

[Summons:] 10/15

[Health Points:] 190

[Mana Points:] 230

[Magical Damage:] 23

[Physical Damage:] 16

[Damage Resistance:] 19

[Attributes:] Strength 16, Agility 19, Vitality 19, Intelligence 23 (+25% -> +4, +4.75, +4.75, +5.75 )

[Skills:] Ninefold Fortune(Mythical), Shadow Bind(Legendary), Shadow Dweller(Legendary), Blade Whirl(Epic), Shadow Cloak(Epic), Enhanced Senses(Rare), Mana Coating(Rare), Iron Fortress(Rare), Blazing Arc(Rare)

[Attribute Points:] 14

[Skill Points:] 14

[Equipment:] Ring of Darkness (Legendary), Chaos (Pesudo-Legendary), Mana Earring (Epic), Robe of Darkness (Epic), Loki's Mask(Epic) , Mask of Thousand Faces (Very Rare), Spirit Core (Very-Rare) Platinum Spear (Very Rare), Platinum Dagger (Very Rare), Mana Ring(Rare), Iron Necklace (Rare), Backpack (Rare), Iron Boots (Rare), Iron Armor (Rare), Health Potion (Rare), Mana Potion (Rare), …

"Nice," Arthur muttered, before checking out the new talent effects he had received.

[New Talent Effect!]

SSS-Rank Talent: Primordial Summoner

Talent Effect #1: You are able to summon primordial beasts once every 2 months. Additionally, you can summon normal beasts at will, though these beasts are random. Your summoned beasts level up with you.

Talent Effect #2: You are able to 'extract' one talent/Skill from your beast, and keep it as your own.

Talent Effect #3: You are able to summon any beast you have killed as your own summon.

Talent Effect #4: Talent Effect #1 Cooldown reduced to 1 month. Stay tuned for updates on My Virtual Library Empire

Talent Effect #5: Grants the ability to communicate with all summoned beasts, allowing you to hear their thoughts. Summoned beasts are compelled to follow your commands, regardless of their will.

Talent Effect #6: Your Summoner's storage has been increased by 100% (Level up to unlock)

Talent Effect #7: *%"$& (Level up to unlock)

NOTE: The amount of summons = Level X 2 (Lvl.15 = 30 summons)

Arthur's breath hitched. His eyes widened, as he read the new talent effect.

'This changes everything...'

Until now, he had been cautious—painfully selective with his summons.

Every creature he summoned had to be worth the slot, worth the time. He only called upon monsters he knew could tip the scales—Epic-Grade or higher.

There was no room for weakness. No room for error.

But now?

Now the rules had changed.

Arthur clenched his fists, a smirk playing at the corner of his lips.

'Thirty summons...' The thought sent a thrill coursing through his veins.

He no longer had to hold back. No longer had to wait until he found the perfect beast to add to his growing army.

'I can summon much more comfortably now...'

The forest around him remained still.

He flicked through his interface, his eyes landing on his most prized talent effect. His heartbeat quickened.

'Primordial Beast Summoning...it's cooldown is nearly up.'

"Just a few more days," he whispered, excitement lacing his tone. The anticipation of unlocking his second Primordial Beast—his fourth SSS-Ranked talent—made his blood boil with impatience.

But that was for later.

'Now?' Arthur's eyes gleamed mischievously. 'Now I can finally test my luck.'

He remembered the first time he used his random summoning ability.

The memory of Hank, his first summons through the feature, brought a fond smile to his face.

Hank wasn't the strongest—his C-Grade talent made him a pseudo-Elite at best—but Arthur had grown attached to the loyal hawk.

Still, Arthur knew that luck could be fickle.

"Let's see what I will summon this time.." Arthur muttered, his voice barely above a whisper.

He raised his hand, mana thrumming through his veins, pooling at his fingertips. The forest held its breath as Arthur activated his random summoning ability.

A swirling portal of shadowy mist began to materialize in front of him, the air around it humming with energy.

Arthur's eyes narrowed, anticipation coiled tight in his chest.

Arthur's eyes narrowed, anticipation coiling tight in his chest like a spring ready to snap. What will it be this time? The swirling portal of shadows hissed softly as it stabilized in front of him, casting an eerie glow on the forest floor.

A shape began to materialize.

Arthur leaned forward slightly, his heart pounding with a mixture of excitement and curiosity.

Then—

Plop.

A small, glossy black beetle crawled out of the portal, its tiny legs clicking against the ground.

Arthur blinked.

"…A beetle? Seriously?"

The anticipation that had wound so tightly within him deflated instantly. His shoulders sagged, and an exasperated sigh escaped his lips.

He crouched down, studying the little creature as it twitched its antennae curiously at him. Its shell gleamed under the faint shafts of light that broke through the dense canopy above.

"Of all the things," Arthur muttered, rubbing his temples. "A beetle."

He swiped open his interface, already knowing what to expect but hoping for a miracle anyway.

The status flickered into view before him.

Arthur grimaced. 'Yeah… that sucks. A D-grade talent...'

Arthur had arguably summoned the worst beast possible, not only was the beetle a normal monster that all players could hunt effortlessly, it had nothing good about it, not even a good skill.

The beetle, oblivious to its summoner's disappointment, scuttled in a small circle.

'Useless.'

Arthur shook his head. He didn't have time to waste on weak summons—not when he had bigger goals.

But then—

Arthur's eyes flickered with a thought.

'Might as well check its evolution path…'

With a flick of his fingers, he activated his SSS-Ranked Talent: Evolution Pathway.

[Evolution Pathway (SSS-Rank)]

Talent Effect #1: Grants the ability to discern and analyze the full evolution pathway of all summoned entities. This includes the capability to select and set a desired evolution pathway for each summon while simultaneously providing a detailed breakdown of the specific requirements needed to achieve the chosen evolution.

His vision blurred momentarily as the system processed the beetle's potential future.

And then, the text appeared.

—

<Pseudo-Elite Beetle]>

Focus: Before specialising in a certain field, the beetle must first reach epic grade. The requirements below, are to evolve the beetle to become Pseudo-Elite Grade

Requirements:

- Kill 10 beetles (0/10)

- Refine the essence of armour (0/10)

—

Arthur's eyebrows rose slightly.

"Hmm... That's not bad," he murmured. "Plenty of beetles back in the village."

"It's level 15, much stronger than the beetles in the village. It should be easy enough to evolve to at least Elite-Grade Boss.'

He straightened up, the gears already turning in his head.

This beetle wasn't a powerhouse—not yet. But with the right push, even the smallest spark could ignite into something formidable.

'An Elite beetle could be interesting… especially once it starts specializing.'

Without wasting another moment, Arthur activated his Village Protector Insignia. A soft glow enveloped him, and the familiar sensation of teleportation washed over him.

Arthur reappeared back inside the forest, the beetle beside him. Its tiny legs twitched, adjusting to the new surroundings.

Arthur knelt, locking eyes with his new summon. "Alright, little guy. You've got work to do."

Through their telepathic link, Arthur issued a simple but firm command:

'Hunt every beetle you find. Kill one hundred of them. Refine their armor essence.'

The beetle clicked its mandibles in acknowledgement, then scurried off into the underbrush, its mission clear.

Arthur smirked, watching it disappear into the shadows. "A hundred should be enough for now… and if you need more, I'll know."

He straightened, stretching his arms as he prepared for his next move. His summons were growing.