abnormal mutation

Chapter 165 The Giant's Path
The chaotic mist eventually grew by 260 wisps, bringing the total to over 360, which was quite outrageous. This was undoubtedly the biggest unexpected event he had "created" to date.

But Roland felt that the invasion was probably premeditated, and he probably only influenced the timing of the attack or the initial battle.

After all, it involves the fate of many countries and has a wide-ranging impact, so it's impossible for the growth to be only a little over two hundred strands.

"Don't worry too much. No matter how the fighting goes, the North is still safe," Roland reassured her. "Colin, when are you advancing?"

"Tonight or tomorrow," Colin said thoughtfully.

The ascension ceremony for the Transcendent Ones requires taking a potion at dawn or dusk, at the turn of day and night, in a place teeming with life.

The requirements are not high, and no excessive preparation is needed.

"Then hurry up and get ready. If you encounter any difficulties, just send me a message."

"it is good."

“Percy, Annabeth, you should go back to Carmen,” Roland advised. “The situation is turbulent; it’s safer to go home. Perhaps the Earl is looking for you.”

Carmen comes from a large family, and there should be some arrangements for the future or the continuation of their lineage.

“I want to join the Hive!” Annabeth said firmly.

“I’ll join too.” Percy looked up, his expression serious. “My father, uncles, and older brother are at home. It doesn’t matter whether we’re here or not. They might be happier if we stay.”

“I couldn’t be happier! If you regret it later, you can always back out unscathed.” Roland nodded solemnly; this was a promise to his friend.

Ordinary people don't get this treatment. Having received the benefits of the beehive and knowing so many secrets, how could they just leave whenever they want?

"Let's get started, I can't wait!" Percy said expectantly.

He wasn't worried about Roland harming him; from childhood to adulthood, no one had ever been able to scheme against him without him noticing—this was the Carmen family's hidden talent.

"Come with me."

He saw Colin off and led the two of them upstairs.

After a suppressed cry of pain, two new netizens joined the Hive.

The locals, upon first encountering the internet, quickly became addicted to online chatting.

The "Discover" section has added gossip and novel categories, and many people have become content uploaders to earn money. The section is filled with a lot of interesting content, and since there is no copyright protection, everyone is happy to watch the show.

Even free gossip will receive system rewards once the number of views reaches a certain level. The money isn't much, but it's a steady stream.

[Infectious abnormal mutations], attribute data, entertainment, intelligence sharing, etc. are all standard benefits. They are like "sugar-coated bullets" as soon as you enter, and it is hard for anyone to resist.

Even if you try to force them to leave now, I doubt anyone will be willing to go.

Roland also plans to launch emoji packs and some mini-games to increase the fun.

He had been accumulating these infections over the past few days to persuade the company's senior management; once they had experienced it, the chances of them refusing were extremely slim.

Five abnormal mutations have accumulated: laser eyes, unbreakable, shrinking ray, armor collapse, and giant size.

Unbreakable is simple and straightforward, granting 12% of maximum health, once per sequence level, up to a maximum of six times.

The Shrink Ray shrinks enemies, and their life, soul, spirit, traits, etc., also decrease proportionally, stacking by 5% per layer, up to a maximum of eight layers. After eight layers, a resistance check is performed; failing the check results in a permanent shrinkage of one layer.

Armor Collapse grants attack power equal to 30% of armor and 99 armor.

The giant form can gain 1200 life points at once, a level that only mid-sequence extraordinary individuals can achieve, but the size will also increase greatly, it just depends on whether you can accept it.

Profleur had consulted with Evan and his associates, recommending several extraordinary paths. Evan was meticulous, intelligent, perceptive, and patient, making him suitable as a scholar or a prophet.

Targen is impulsive, simple-minded, and not suited for extraordinary paths that require too much mental effort; he would be better suited as a knight, warrior, or gunslinger.

Andrew has excellent physical attributes, but his mind isn't very sharp, making him better suited for extraordinary paths like giant, warrior, or fighter.

The three did not have a clear preference, but on Roland's advice, they chose the paths of the Prophet, the Knight, and the Giant, respectively.

The two core traditions of the Northern Union are knights and prophets. Choosing this is a safe bet, as you lack nothing, with a wealth of sequence knowledge and mentors.

Oath Knights' combat prowess relies heavily on their physical constitution; the "Unbreakable" ability can compensate for this deficiency.

The choice of the Giant path was entirely due to the existence of the Giant's size; the two were a perfect match. Andrew believed that bigger is stronger and also leaned towards this.

…………

After dinner, Roland called the three of them to his room.

“As you just heard, war has come. You don’t have much time to study, so you can only step into the Extraordinary realm first, learning and practicing at the same time. The Hive will guide and supervise you,” Roland said softly.

"Big brother, we've been ready for a long time." Evan patted his chest, looking excited.

The two Targens felt the same way; they didn't want to always depend on their older brother, like parasites.

"Tonight you'll have your promotion ceremony, tomorrow you'll awaken your bloodlines, and the day after tomorrow you'll come with me to the company to report for duty and join the Logistics and Equipment Center for a period of internship," Roland instructed.

He has already spoken with the logistics director and arranged for each of the three to be mentored by a teacher.

"Okay..." Upon hearing this, the breathing of the group became heavier.

Abnormal mutations can be used at any time without affecting their effect. However, [Unbreakable] provides a percentage-based boost, and the boost is greater if you advance first and then awaken.

All three used the Paradox Potion, and the entire process was controlled by the Paradox Worm. Roland only needed to stay by the side to prevent any accidents.

As dawn approached, the three successfully entered the Extraordinary Realm: a prophet, a knight, and a giant.

Evan has begun to grasp the ability of divination; his appearance hasn't changed much, and his spiritual strength is quite high. Targen has grown a little taller, his physique has improved significantly, and he has some close combat ability.

Andrew underwent the most dramatic change, his height soaring to over two meters, his imposing physique and every move exuding a powerful aura of intimidation. And this was just the beginning; as their strength grew, those on the Giant Path would grow taller and stronger with each passing moment.

Roland used the Hive terminal to check his attributes.

[Andrew, Life Attributes: 231/325, Spirituality: 100/180, Strength: 106]

With the help of an infectious abnormal mutation, Andrew's lifespan exceeded three hundred years, far surpassing that of extraordinary individuals in the same sequence.

Evan and Targen each only have a little over two hundred lives, a significant difference.

The Giant Path is not a bloodline, but a typical path to godhood. Its core characteristics are combat, physicality, and mythology. Every extraordinary individual possesses a "mythological" trait.

For example, Thunder, One-Eyed, Blood Rage, Hundred Arms, Stone Statue... unique but not necessarily powerful, said to come from an ancient race of giants.

Andrew's mythological characteristic is quite interesting: hunger!

It can eat a lot and can digest anything it eats. The more it eats, the bigger its size and the stronger it becomes.

“You’ve always had a big appetite since you were little, and now you can eat even more.”

Roland was speechless, convinced that the mythological characteristics were absolutely inseparable from his own personality.

(End of this chapter)