The Trash Author Cleans his Novel

[Shadow Demon Body]

[True Shadow]

These two traits changed my race.

[Angelic Light]

This trait negated the weaknesses of a generic Shadow Demon and formed the key to godhood in the future.

With just these three traits, I would be set for life... Had I not been in the Vircadia.

Thus,

[Eight Senses]

In my attempt to evolve and assimilate with humanity, I gained a [Unique Trait]. Something beyond the scope of my novel. A piece that I had never created.

It even came with a message.

—Ding!

[ Aura of Depth is in effect! ]

[ Changes are being made to the world... ]

[ Changes have been realized! ]

[ Displaying... ]

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Trait: Eight Senses

Rank: F

Description: Gained from devouring someone who has traveled through Time itself. Widens one's senses from the initial Five to the superior Eight — [ Taste, Touch, Sight, Smell, Hearing, Intention, Likelihood, Emotions ].

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With eight different senses spreading out around me, the world had become a very interesting place. It was vivid beyond imagination, taking a toll on my mind.

—EEEEEEEEUUUUUUNG!

Soon, it became a piercing sensation reminiscent of a lethal migraine. It hurt, and I was tempted to switch off the trait. The ever-present buzzing was a tad bit annoying, to be honest.

However, as the pain continued... I gradually adapted to it.

—Ding!

[ > WIL: F-Rank (1/3) -> (2/3) ]

—Ding!

[ > WIL: F-Rank (2/3) -> (3/3) ]

"Huh?"

Stunned, I wondered what was happening.

The notifications continued.

—Ding!

[ > WIL: E-Rank (3/3) -> (0/9) ]

—Ding!

[ > WIL: E-Rank (0/9) -> (1/9) ]

—Ding!

[ > WIL: E-Rank (1/9) -> (2/9) ]

—Ding!

[ > WIL: E-Rank (2/9) -> (3/9) ]

—Ding!

[ > WIL: E-Rank (3/9) -> (4/9) ]

—Ding!

[ ... ]

—Ding!

[ ... ]

—Ding!

[ ... ]

The notifications kept on coming, filling my vision like the unstoppable buzzing in my head. My annoyance grew at the same rate as my satisfaction.

—Ding!

[ ... ]

—Ding!

[ ... ]

—Ding!

[ ... ]

—Ding!

[ ... ]

—Ding!

[ ... ]

—Ding!

[ ... ]

—Ding!

[ > WIL: D-Rank (12/27) -> (13/27) ]

It was only when my Willpower reached D-Rank that the notifications finally stopped. The migraine I experienced disappeared along with it. For some reason, it felt like my body had successfully adapted to the sudden increase in my senses.

'Indeed...'

It truly felt that way.

'Status,'

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Name: Arcine d'Vyde

Race: Shadow Demon [F-Rank (0/3)]

Age: 15

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TRAITS

> Author's Authority: F-Rank (0/3)

> Angelic Light (Elemental Affinity): F-Rank (0/3)

> Shadow Demon Body (Physique): E-Rank (0/9) 

> True Shadow (Racial Trait): F-Rank (0/3)

> Eight Senses (Unique Trait): F-Rank (0/3)

PHYSIQUE

> STR: F-Rank (1/3)

> DEX: F-Rank (1/3)

> RES: F-Rank (1/3)

MAGIC

> INT: F-Rank (0/3)

> FLUX: F-Rank (1/3)

> M-RES: F-Rank (0/3)

MISC

> LCK: F-Rank (2/3)

> PER: F-Rank (0/3)

> CHA: F-Rank (0/3)

> WIL: D-Rank (13/27)

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"Wild,"

I couldn't help but remark, somehow reading that exact word from the interface in my vision. It seemed like having eight different senses took a toll on one's Will. Had I been any weaker, it was clear that I would've passed out from the overload.

Thus, it was clear that I could now activate [True Shadow].

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Trait: True Shadow

Rank: F

Description: A core characteristic of the Shadow Demon race. Gives birth to a living shadow that can act as a substitute for the user.

Effect: Consumes an Attribute point to feed your True Shadow with your current Attributes.

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—Hum!

A shift occurred in the shadow beneath my feet. For a moment, it shook and mana poured into it, draining my body in an instant.

Furthermore, I drained myself further, taking away all of my current attributes. Pouring it all into the True Shadow that lay dormant at my feet.

I could feel myself weakening in the process.

It felt as if my entire body had returned to the way it had been before.

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Name: Arcine d'Vyde

Race: Shadow Demon [F-Rank (0/3)]

Age: 15

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TRAITS

> Author's Authority: F-Rank (0/3)

> Angelic Light (Elemental Affinity): F-Rank (0/3)

> Shadow Demon Body (Physique): F-Rank (0/3) [Hidden: E-Rank (0/9)]

> True Shadow (Racial Trait): F-Rank (0/3)

> Eight Senses (Unique Trait): F-Rank (0/3)

PHYSIQUE

> STR: F-Rank (0/3) [Hidden: F-Rank (1/3)]

> DEX: F-Rank (0/3) [Hidden: F-Rank (1/3)]

> RES: F-Rank (0/3) [Hidden: F-Rank (1/3)]

MAGIC

> INT: F-Rank (0/3)

> FLUX: F-Rank (0/3) [Hidden: F-Rank (1/3)]

> M-RES: F-Rank (0/3)

MISC

> LCK: F-Rank (0/3) [Hidden: F-Rank (2/3)]

> PER: F-Rank (0/3)

> CHA: F-Rank (0/3)

> WIL: F-Rank (0/3) [Hidden: D-Rank (13/27) -> (12/27)]

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"Indeed..."

That was exactly what happened. All my strength had been poured into the True Shadow at my feet, and I became a blank canvas with nothing to offer.

Though I had effectively hidden my true rank, the only way I could fight at full power would be to assimilate with my True Shadow.

It was a double-edged sword with a lot of drawbacks and benefits.

I could easily double my strength in an instant. However, I would also be prone to assassination in the process. As long as I had to keep feeding my shadow, I would have to deal with these two sides of the coin.

But it would all be worth it.

After all, once I stepped onto A-Rank with my True Shadow doing the same, my full power would be the equivalent of two A-Rankers fighting together.

How terrible would my power be if I reached S-Rank?

The benefits were as clear as day.

I just needed to invest much more time cultivating my strength and my True Shadow's strength. This compounding system required more than double the amount of resources.

It tripled, maybe quadrupled it.

Hence the reason why Shadow Demons still haven't ruled the world.

Luckily, I was the creator of this god-forsaken world. There were a lot of things I could abuse.

Furthermore, this [Aura of Depth] of mine was creating some weird phenomenon as I walked.

—Ding!

[ Aura of Depth is in effect! ]

[ Changes are being made to the world... ]

[ Changes have been realized! ]

[ Displaying... ]

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Location: Vircadia

Rank: C

Description:

Vircadia is the capital of humanity carved out of a marble mountain with trillions of runes. Originally, this city was nothing more than a thriving metropolis with no drawbacks. Now, in the presence of the [Creator], the city has become plagued with dystopian terrors for its billions of citizens.

Resources are somehow scarce despite their abundance in the world. The poor have nothing, while the rich can build worlds inside their homes. The sheer magnitude of that gap is insurmountable.

Furthermore, the shining light of humanity's hope has drawn a shadow darker than ink. The underworld is unimaginably corrupt, exploiting the existing gap between the rich and poor.

The people despair.

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When I finished reading all that had changed, I was astounded. Yet the surprises did not end there.

—Ding!

[ Parameters have been met! ]

[ Influence Points (IP) are now available for utilization. Earn IP by influencing the changed world around the user. A sufficient amount of IPs will allow the user to upgrade the Trait, Author's Authority. ]

[ Happy Writing! ]