As the remnant existence of the Titan Dwarves flowed into his body…
Achilles closed his eyes, centering his mind on the vast Seas of Assimilation within him.
All his assimilations- how far they had come- how far he'd come, ever since that defining moment inside the Dream of his own lineage bloomed with a panel.
[Achilles Adrastia Maxwell]
Organic and Inorganic Terrestrial Planetary Body Echelon 3 (98%) – Qualities: Planetary Forcefield III, Gravitational Field Manipulation III, World Healing III, Limited Astronomical Physiology III, Ecological Empathy III, Territorial Domain III
Organic Crystal (Evolutius Crystal) Echelon 5 (1%) – Qualities: Regeneration V, Energy Conversion V, Flexibility V, Light Manipulation V, Biological Nurturing V, Crystal Manipulation V, Crystal Vault V, Evolutius Core V, Aeonic Empowerment V (NEW)
Primordial Energy Source Echelon 4 (1%) – Qualities: Primordial Energy Generation IV, Peak Foundation Physiology IV, Accelerated Growth IV, Atavism IV, Primal Energy Control IV, Primordial Avatar IV, Primordial Core IV (NEW)
Organic Phanerogam Lifeform Echelon 4 (71%) – Qualities: Dermal Armor IV, Regeneration IV, Photosynthetic IV, Lightning Physiology IV, Abnormal Endurance IV, Vine Generation IV, Pheromone Generation IV, Fruit Generation IV
Nirvana of the Sun and Moon Echelon 3 (9%) – Qualities: Ascendant Solar and Lunar Generation III, Ascendant Nirvanic Teleportation III, Mythical Star Beast Aura III, Ascendant Lunar and Solar Constructs III, Nirvanic Rebirth III, Nirvanic Regeneration III, Water Saint III, Ascendant Size Alteration III, Nirvanic Phoenix's Healing Flames III, Descent of the Nirvanic Sun Moon Phoenix III
Organic Arachnida Lifeform Echelon 3 (85%) – Qualities: Poison Generation III, Appendage Generation III, Exoskeletal Armor III, Physical Adherence III, Thermoreception III, Camouflage III, Predator Instinct III
Organic Reptilia Dracona Echelon 5 (28%) – Qualities: Dragon King's Haki V, Dragon King's Breath V, Lineage Parasitism V, Parallel Thought Process V, Draconian Pathogenicity V, Lineage Memory V, Atmospheric Adaptation V, Peak Endurance V, Impenetrable Scales V
Organic Homosapien Homovorus Echelon 3 (77%) – Qualities: Vampyrism III, Blood Empowerment III, Supernatural Beauty III, Undead Physiology III, Supernatural Lifeforce III, Echolocation III
Organic Ancient Forgestone Echelon 4 (1%) – Qualities: Mineral Manipulation IV, Forge Physiology IV, Craftsmanship Magic IV, Elemental-Mechanical Physiology IV, Primordial Forgemind IV, Titan Physiology IV, Supernatural Artisan IV
[Existence Corruption Value]: 8%
[Complexity]: Average Terrestrial Lifeform
Organic Ancient Forgestone.
A brilliant gray sea swirled within him- charged with newfound power and identity.
Alongside it, the surge of progress in other assimilations was staggering. The Organic Crystal climbed to Echelon 5, and the Primordial Energy Source to Echelon 4.
And unseen by the rest of the world… the number of Solid Evolutius Selves within him now totaled nine.
His Primordium Evolutius Ethereal Selves had taken shape as there were 9 solid ones in number. He was just inches away from Dharma Manifestation!
But inches, in this world, could feel like the breadth of miles.
He opened his eyes, bright with fierce clarity, and focused on the newest assimilation- what had changed everything.
Mineral Manipulation IV was straightforward.
But Forge Physiology IV?
That was revolutionary.
It allowed his body to act as a forge- hands functioning as hammer, anvil, and flame. Any material, any concept, he could mold and shape it with his own limbs.
Craftsmanship Magic IV and Elemental-Mechanical Physiology IV gave him wings. With these, he embodied the craftsmanship of the Titan Dwarves- becoming what they once were feared for.
And then came Primordial Forgemind IV.
Forged from the ossified remains of revered Titan Dwarves- the very ones he'd assimilated from the Hall of the Silent Wardens- it bestowed a new type of authority over his existence.
He could claim the title of Forgemind now…and none would dare question it. It was akin to an expression of authority- a form of Haki that the Titan Dwarves would recognize!
Titan Physiology IV and Supernatural Artisan IV only amplified it further. With all these merged into one, Achilles now knew.
He could forge the Ancient Impenetrable Titanwall Dome himself if he so wished.
It wasn't a guess. It was certainty.
And with that thought, he slowly rose, turning back the way they came.
"Okay… these should be the most important things I can take from this mountain. And now…"
Rose raised an eyebrow, her voice edged with amusement.
The shaking could only mean one thing.
Even Achilles was surprised. King Darrun Flamewake was moving the mountain- already.
The effects of his Fruit Generation IV, enriched with Biological Nurturing V, really were that insane.
And the purity of energy those fruits contained? It rivaled the Grand Core Anvil the Titan Dwarves once cherished as he could understand why the Forgemind moved like so.
Which begged the terrifying question…
What did that say about his body? His worth?
He tucked that thought away as the three of them ascended from the depths of Titanfall—the entire Titanfall Mountain groaning as it moved.
Headed straight for the Kingdom of Neon.
The first Auxiliary City to join the Kingdom of Neon!
Inside the Kingdom of Neon.
Dr. Shaw bit into a dazzling, multicolored fruit—power pulsing through him—as he shook his head at the screen.
A literal mountain moved toward Neon.
"You are the most incomprehensible person I've ever met," he muttered, glancing toward the Primordial Avatar of Achilles, still glowing gold.
They were the only ones left in the control room of the Lunar Dreadnought. The other overseers, Nyxaria Moonveil Lunaris and Luna, had been sent down to Neon to stabilize the city. Around the world, Evolutius Catacombs were stirring. Ancient Cities and Ancient Ones were rising. Chaos spread to the Catacombs in Neon as well as Beasts pulsed with activity.
Achilles had taken this moment to pull aside a key ally.
Dr. Shaw- deeply connected to the Andromeda Sentinels, and unknowingly tied to other dynasties through invisible threads.
So far, the man had unveiled an AI- an Andromeda Sentinel augmented by Evolutius Energy capable of feats far beyond anything currently known.
"I've sent word to the defenders outside Neon. Told them the literal freaking mountain approaching us is full of allies who'll help construct our new defenses. As for the Lunaris Throne… nothing yet. He's too busy handling an Ancient Land that rose a hundred miles outside Virelux Ascendria."
That suited Achilles perfectly.
It bought him time to grow stronger.
To prepare for the inevitable.
"But," Shaw continued, "I am picking up activity from another Dynasty. Not Lunaris."
Achilles raised a brow, gesturing for him to go on.
Dr. Shaw nodded toward a Sentinel. Its eyes flickered, pulling up a screen- revealing a formation of Magitech Vessels streaking across the sky.
"Dozens of ships from Seraphim, the capital of the Magitech Colony Dynasty. I haven't cracked their systems yet, so I don't know what their intentions are. I think it's friendly…"
His voice wavered with doubt.
But Achilles was already turning.
Because outside Neon, the Draconic Hybrids soaring above the city had already seen them.
On one side, Titanfall Mountain approached like a juggernaut.
On the other, Magitech Vessels descended from the skies!