I Can Copy And Evolve Talents

Chapter 807: The Eclipsing Dread

Northern stood languidly before Tever, the latter’s cold, deep eyes betraying a maelstrom of emotions raging within him.

It was as though he had been thrust into the eye of a storm before he even had the chance to discern its nature.

However, he knew at least one thing—Northern had unleashed his talent ability at the last moment.

From that, he deduced that this seemingly non-combative student was not adept at close combat. However, his sharp and swift movements were an anomaly among Drifters, especially those whose talents specialized in long-range combat.

Ice manipulation could be versatile, effective at both long and short range, depending on its potency and the wielder’s proficiency. Yet, despite his superior speed, Northern had only dodged rather than attacked. That detail alone told Tever there was more to consider.

That was why he had decided where to mount his advantage—

Close combat.

Like many Drifters, yet unlike several others, Tever was blessed with a rare and formidable talent.

Not only did it complement his fighting style, but it thrived under the canopy of the Lineage Heritage he had inherited.

Lennister was renowned as a prodigy from a young age, but Tever was not far behind. While others might not speak of him as much, there was a reason he was the chairperson of the disciplinary committee.

And today, he would show exactly why.

Northern, however, remained silent, watching, until something popped up before his eyes.

At the same moment, a chilling darkness began to spread beneath Tever’s feet, pooling around him, radiating an ominous, oppressive pressure.

Northern, though, paid it no mind. His attention was elsewhere.

Something else had seized his interest, filling him with such unrestrained joy that a wide grin spread across his face. Your next journey awaits at novelhall.Côm

[You have discovered a Talent.]

[Eclipsing Dread (EX)]

[Do you want to copy this talent for 10,000 talent fragments?]

Talent: [Eclipsing Dread]

True Name: [Black Sun]

Description: [When the source of the sun was lost and the world was drenched in eternal darkness, you became the beacon that guided others—not toward salvation, but deeper into the darkness.]

"Oh Stars, is he actually a prodigy?"

"He’s evil. But he’s strong!"

"I think Tever’s going to be defeated!"

Murmurs rippled through the spectators, but none were loud enough to reach Tever or his opponent.

Still, it was evident where the crowd’s expectations were shifting.

"Well, it doesn’t even matter. I will defeat him."

Tever muttered to himself as a whirlwind of sparks ignited around his body.

When the light dimmed, the disciplinary leader—or former—stood clad in a pale black armor, a malevolent tapestry of ebony threads woven tightly upon themselves, wrapping around his frame like the vestments of a dark, atrocious mummy.

Unlike a true mummy, however, his armor bore an open-faced helmet, clearly revealing his features—now etched with a sinister glower.

The darkness pooling beneath his feet grew heavier, more ominous.

Northern’s mind suddenly grew hazy, though calling it mere drowsiness would be an understatement. Yet, fully aware of the effect, he brushed it aside with ease.

His mental fortitude was a fortress. Few things in this life could ever place a hex on his mind.

And then, Tever was already moving. Northern wasn’t sure when he had lost sight of the exact moment Tever summoned two pitch-black short swords, but it hardly mattered.

The darkness trembled, flowing with increasing velocity as Tever lunged forward. His speed was unimpressive—especially when compared to Lenn’s last desperate effort.

Yet, somehow, Northern blinked—and the bastard was already closer than he should have been.

Something was wrong. He couldn’t quite put his finger on it.

Tever swung one sword from below while hurling the other from behind, trapping Northern in the deadly arc of both blades.

Escape wasn’t impossible. Not after what Northern had demonstrated—his ability to teleport should have made this an easy evasion.

But this trap was not as simple as it appeared.

It ran deeper than what the eye could perceive.

And all Northern had to do was teleport—just like before.