Divine Mask: I Have Numerous God Clones

Chapter 5 - 5: Any Resources

Lucas ventured deeper into the dense forest, the canopy overhead casting dappled shadows on the forest floor. The air was thick with the scent of pine and damp earth, and the rustling of leaves created a constant backdrop of sound. He scanned the surroundings intently, his eyes sharp and focused,

[Affirmative. Any corpse containing mana can be absorbed by the Divine Mask to gain experience. The amount of experience gained is proportional to the mana content of the corpse.]

He furrowed his brow, deep in thought. "But these goblins... they don't seem to have much mana," he murmured, glancing down at the lifeless bodies.

[Correct. The goblins possess minimal mana, resulting in a modest experience gain for the mask. Despite the small contribution, every bit of experience is valuable.]

Lucas nodded slowly, digesting the information. He began to pace around the corpses, the gears in his mind turning. "So, let me get this straight," he said, his voice steady. "I can use any corpse with mana, no matter how little, to gain experience for the mask?"

[Affirmative.]

A new thought struck him, and he turned sharply to face the screen, his eyes glinting with a mix of curiosity and something darker. "Even human corpses?" he asked, his tone probing.

[Yes. Human corpses containing mana can also be absorbed by the Divine Mask to provide experience.]

Lucas's lips curled into a sinister grin as the implications sank in. "That's... useful," he murmured, envisioning the potential applications. He could eliminate enemies and dispose of evidence simultaneously.

The forest around him was eerily quiet, the leaves rustling softly in the breeze as if nature itself was holding its breath. Lucas took a deep breath, feeling the weight of the dagger in his hand. He turned back to the system screen, resolute. "Absorb these corpses," he commanded.

[Initiating absorption of goblin corpses. Processing...]

Lucas watched intently as the process began. The goblin bodies, once menacing in their crude way, began to wither and shrink.

Their green flesh turned grey, drying out and flaking away like old parchment. Lucas marveled at the sight, his eyes widening as the corpses crumbled into fine ash.

"The system really sucks them dry, huh?" he muttered, half to himself.

[Absorption complete. Zeus's current status: One Star Magic Warrior (0.01%)]

Lucas raised an eyebrow at the update. "So each goblin only contributes 0.005%?" He shook his head, a mix of surprise and amusement on his face. "That's... not much."

"But," he quickly added, his mind already formulating a plan, "there are plenty of goblins in this forest. If I can find their village, I can gather a lot more resources."

He set off deeper into the forest, his senses alert. The trees grew denser, and the sounds of forest life surrounded him. Lucas knew that the goblin village wouldn't be too far; they usually set up camp near water sources. He moved quietly, his footsteps barely making a sound on the forest floor.

As he walked, he thought about the system and its capabilities. The idea of using corpses to strengthen Zeus opened up many possibilities. Not only could he use it to get rid of evidence, but it also meant that every battle, every kill, would directly contribute to his power.

His thoughts were interrupted by the rustling of leaves. Lucas crouched behind a bush and peered through the foliage. Ahead, he saw a small clearing with several goblins milling about. This had to be the outskirts of their village.

Lucas's grin widened as he formulated his plan. "Time to gather some resources," he whispered to himself, his eyes gleaming with determination.