[New effect: (Synergy) [active] allows user to synergize all divine authority to evoke new active authority {Hero''s will}]


    ''Wtf is this?''


    Upgrade? Synergy? and a new Authority upon activation? What the hell is going on? I''ve never heard of authorities getting upgraded, can authorities even be upgraded in the first ce?


    ''Sis!''


    ''Yes?''


    ''Can authorities be upgraded?''


    ''Under the right circumstances, Yes''


    ''Really? Then why haven''t you guys upgraded mine?''


    ''The authorities we blessed you with are already within the highest level any more than that would result in your death''


    ''Is that so what about synergy then? Can I synergize all of my authorities?''


    ''YES!'' sis said excitedly.


    ''So, I can?''


    ''What no!''


    ''Which is it?''


    ''I wasn''t talking to you''


    ''Huh?''


    ''Hey you clearly cheated!!!''


    ''Sorry?''


    ''Ah no not you sorry about that Ian…. it''s just that when I finally thought I''d get to see an annoying pricks face crumble in defeat he came back even merciless thanst time''


    Is sis not alone? Is she talking with one of the people I brought there?


    ''Anyways you were asking about synergizing the authority we blessed you right?''


    ''Yes''


    ''Then, no, you can only synergize multiple authorities thate from one God. Synergizing authorities from different high-level beings would cause the authorities to explode, resulting in your soul breaking apart. It would be a literal end, as there is no afterlife for you to enjoy, and your soul fragment would dissipate like thin air''


    Disappointed by the limitations of the synergy feature, I resigned myself to the fact that I could onlybine the authorities bestowed upon me by the goddess. It dashed my hopes of creating a new authority by merging the powers of my family.


    Despite this setback, I couldn''t help but feel fortunate to be blessed by such powerful beings. It was a bit disheartening that my family couldn''t share all their authorities with me. Still, reflecting on all they had done for a simple human like me, it seemed a bit too greedy to ask for more.


    ''By the way Adrian why are you so tired?''


    ''''You didn''t saw what happened to me sis?''


    ''No, I was a bit pre upied with an annoying guest you see even right now his smile is annoying, I wish to rip him apart''


    So, she really had some guest over.


    BOOM!!


    ''Talk to youter sis''


    Undeterred by the crumbling dead tree in my path, I pressed on toward the trio of powerful women. The surrounding demons, particrly those in close proximity to thedies, began sumbing to the overwhelming pressure. Strange, squelching noises echoed as they imploded into mists of blood, their low-ranking status making their demise somewhat predictable.


    It felt as though literal gods had descended upon the area, and anyone with a fragile soul at this moment was surely on the verge of breaking. The intense pressure weighed heavily on the surroundings, creating an ominous atmosphere that only intensified as I approached the unfolding spectacle.


    Finally reaching the scene, I observed Elizabeth, Siena, and niel locked in a tense standoff, the pressure between them escting with every passing moment. It appeared that they were each waiting for the other to make the first move, creating an atmosphere fraught with anticipation.


    Unexpectedly, the system screen materialized once again, delivering a message:


    [User under intense pressure, heart rate above normal]


    [Authority: Lionheart [passive] [On]]


    As the weight of the pressure lessened and a newfound sense of calm washed over me, I marveled at the effectiveness of the Lionheart authority.


    The courage to confront any situation without fear was proving to be a genuinely potent skill. Did I unknowingly harbor fears in this situation? The sudden appearance of this authority suggested as much.


    And here I thought I wasn''t going to use this authority anytime soon.


    Summoning my courage, I cleared my throat and began to address the formidable trio.


    "Alright,dies, let''s all calm down, shall we?" My voice rang out, surprisingly carrying a sense of authority that seemed to momentarily quell the intense atmospheric pressure.


    The three powerful beings turned their attention towards me, their expressions shifting from hostility to curiosity. Elizabeth, Siena, and niel eyed me with varying degrees of interest, and the surrounding demons and creatures, still reeling from the oppressive pressure, shifted ufortably on the ground.


    I took a step forward, maintaining a confident demeanor despite the immense power radiating from the three women before me.


    Elizabeth, the blood monarch, regarded me with a curious smile, Siena looked bit intrigued but why is she looking at me as if she saw a ghost or something? Now that I''m seeing her closer this time she really seem to look exactly like me, niel on the other hand tilted her head, studying me with an unreadable expression but I could see a little bit of excitement in her eyes.


    ''Why is she even excited?'' ''This whole situation got a lot worse than what I hoped it would''


    As I took a step forward, the already intense pressure emanating from Elizabeth heightened. Her eyes locked onto mine, a predatory gaze that sought to test my mettle.


    The deep, prating stare of a vampire progenitor threatened to grab hold of my soul. However, thanks to the Lionheart authority that had been forcefully invoked, her attempt felt more like a yful gesture.


    I continued walking, maintaining eye contact with Elizabeth while seemingly unaffected by her imposing presence.


    The surprise flickering in her eyes hinted that my reaction had caught her off guard. The others, Siena and niel, observed the interaction with growing interest.


    Elizabeth''s crimson eyes bore into mine, searching for any sign of weakness. It was a power y, a subtle test of dominance.


    But with the courage bestowed by the upgraded Lionheart authority, her attempt seemed almost endearing. I stood my ground, refusing to let the pressure get to me as I continued to walk forward.


    What she did was a bit surprising but not as surprising by the sudden pop of window screens in front of my eyes I can''t even see ahead of me seriously what now?


    [User under intense pressure advising to evoke [Hero''s will]]


    [Yes/No]


    [No]


    [User under intense pressure advising to evoke [Hero''s will]]


    [Yes/No]


    [No]


    [User under intense pressure advising to evoke [Hero''s will]]


    [Yes/No]


    [No]


    ''Aghh! fuck it get this out of my face''


    Click!


    [Yes]


    The warmth in my body surged, a telltale sign that something profound was happening within. The remaining shreds of my mana and aura began tobust, creating a radiant ze of energy.


    [Synergizing authorities]


    The system message disyed before me, and a cascade of authorities appeared on the screens:


    [Sword of Light: [Active]


    [Lionheart: [Passive]


    [Ster Sris: [Active]


    [White Veil: [Active]


    [Completed]


    [New authority acquired]


    [Hero''s will: [Active]] [Temporary]


    [Effects: Allows the user to spread their divine aura in a limited radius, inflicting a 50% stat reduction on all beings associated with the dark scales of power. User''s stats are boosted by 1% for every evil entity present.]


    My eyes widened in disbelief. Wasn''t this a bit too overpowered? The synergy of these authorities granted me unprecedented abilities, an arsenal of divine power at my disposal.


    A surge of confidence coursed through me as I contemted the potential applications of my newfound authority. It was time to test the limits of Hero''s Will and see how it would impact the intense standoff unfolding before me.


    As the windows screens popped up in front of me, a profound transformation urred. A white veil enveloped my head and draped across my entire body, giving me an ethereal appearance.


    In my hands, the sword of light gleamed even more brilliantly than before, its radiance casting a divine glow.


    The aura surrounding me took on a wholly divine nature, and I could feel a surge of power coursing through me.


    Turning my attention to the formidable trio – Elizabeth, Siena, and niel – I noticed their varied reactions. Elizabeth, in particr, had assumed a peculiar stance, and wisps of smoke seemed to rise from her form.


    Was she burning or undergoing some transformation? Siena appeared to be deep in thought, her expression revealing theplexity of her emotions. niel, on the other hand, regarded me with curiosity, her tongue gently flicking across her lips.


    A random demon in the vicinity couldn''t help but blurt out, "H-hero!"


    The exmation caught the attention of all three women, and their gazes focused on me with a hint of seriousness. The atmosphere hung heavy with anticipation as I stood there not sure what to do exactly.


    ''Did in make this situation more troublesome than it already is?''


    "Hero?" Elizabeth''s curious inquiry hung in the air.


    In response, I met her gaze with an icy stare, locking eyes with the vampire queen. Suddenly, the blood from the rain responded to my unspokenmand, swirling and reforming on her back into twelve bloody wings. Each wing exuded a formidable energyparable or even a bit higher than the energy output I used on the magic bullet I used on Kaksanst time, yet it felt strangely iplete.


    The potency of the energy emanating from her wasn''t as overwhelming as it initially appeared. The influence of Hero''s Will seemed to be exerting its effect, even on a powerful progenitor vampire like her.


    "Leave…." my voice, calm and cold, resonated through the tense atmosphere. A hint of amusement flickered across my face as I observed the powerful vampire queen, Elizabeth, visibly shivering at the sound of my words. Purposefully, I raised the sword of light, pointing it at her with a stern gaze.


    "Unless you want to witness the extinction of your entire race" I added with a stoic demeanor.


    Elizabeth''s eyes, once curious, now shook with uncertainty and transformed into a deep, bloody red.


    Yet, instead of retaliating, she swiftly moved, seizing her fallen aide Herton, who appeared burnt to a crisp. In an instant, both of them melded into a swirling ball of blood, and with a dramatic puff, Elizabeth and Herton vanished from the scene.