Middle Earth is already in the late Mythical Era, and Human Form No. 1 cannot conventionally ascend to become a Divine Spirit.]
What the hell.
Is this unlocking a new feature?
When Duncan cast his gaze toward the Crow Queen, Triss, he surprisingly discovered that there was a bit of Legendary Level Mark on her.
——"Crow Queen Triss (Legendary Level 1)[Skull Mark][Friendly Units]: The target unit is the last High Priest of Roman Polytheism. Upon death, there is a possibility of ascending to a Lower-Rank Heroic Spirit, existing within the world's will in the form of a Heroic Spirit during specific time periods."
[Note: If the target's legend completely vanishes, the born Heroic Spirit will also disappear in the future.]
[Only Immortal Heroic Spirits can fully integrate into human history and reach the end of time along with human history.]
[Immortal Heroic Spirits will only completely disappear if all humanity perishes!]
Is this the start of the main storyline?
Duncan instinctively thought in the way he used to play games, but soon realized this was an extremely free open-world main storyline.
Because whatever Human Form No. 1 wants to do is entirely up to himself to decide.
Only the final achievement will determine the life form of Human Form No. 1. If he dies as a humble little character, then Human Form No. 1 is considered a failed practice, with no ability to bring any effect to the Dimension Space.
But if Human Form No. 1 achieves something in this world, then it means he has successfully practiced, and he can be summoned as a Heroic Spirit to the Dimension Space, potentially affecting the next Human Form in the future.
As for what exactly is the situation, Duncan can currently only rely on guesswork, since Human Form No. 1 is still under his conscious control.
"At least it has to be a Lower-Rank Heroic Spirit."
"Then Human Form No. 1 wouldn't be a wasted practice; otherwise, it would be a failed account."
To die quietly as a small character is equal to missing this precious opportunity for Human Form to descend.
"Angels, demigods, divine spirits are currently out of reach."
"Now is the Middle Ages."
"I've been watching for a ghoul, guarding here for nearly a day."
Duncan's attention stayed on the large map, contemplating: "Right now, the best chance is to ascend to a Heroic Spirit. Last time, the law of cause and effect evolved, and with the help of Crow Queen Triss, I became a Lower-Rank Heroic Spirit."
"With my current stronger power, as long as I seize the opportunity, Human Form No. 1 ascending to an Upper-Rank Heroic Spirit should not be difficult."
As for the Divine Level, related to the roots of faith, he won't meddle for now.
Life preservation is crucial.
In the secular world, the competition among great forces is something where he can truly showcase his talents.
Duncan quickly came up with some ideas.
This chaotic historical backdrop is his grand stage, and how far Human Form No. 1 can go will determine the final result of the practice. Yet, some matters are best left untouched, such as beliefs about God and the like.
It's known there's an Emperor named Heretic Julian who was an imperial emperor attempting to revive Polytheism. There's a saying he died abruptly on the battlefield because of a plot by internal church members.
With Duncan's current understanding of the world's truth, it isn't difficult for the church to kill an emperor.
"It seems that Demon Hunter George also has a bit of Legendary Level."
Duncan couldn't help but glance at the Druid beside him.
Hmm.
Two-star whiteboard unit.
Such an existence would leave no trace in history upon death.
"Here it comes!"
While Duncan pondered the Legendary Level, a red dot mark suddenly appeared at the edge of the map.
——Ghoul[Supernatural Creature](1-Star Silvery Gray) (Hostile)!
Duncan directed his view over and saw a strange-looking creature, quite different from the ghouls in his previous knowledge. It looked like a humanoid monster covered in black fur, with sharp claws and fangs, emitting a foul stench, with a skull that regressed like an ape, crawling on the ground hunched over.
This creature wasn't the undead form found in games, but a flesh-and-blood creature akin to a demon.
The Druid beside him suddenly spoke: "I have a premonition."
"It's appeared nearby."
The Witch, Triss, murmured something silently, and soon the fluttering sound of startled birds came from the forest.
A faint stench emerged.
Duncan took the Northern Land war bow in hand, gazing toward where the ghoul approached, and said in a deep voice: "It should be over there."
"Don't startle it."
"Wait for it to come."
In the shadow of the forest's monsters, a twisted creature covered in black fur crawled out, drooling from its mouth, its hunchbacked body's skin dark brown, completely covered in lush black hair. It reached the group, following some scent, then began digging the grave in front of it with its sharp claws.
It's time!
In the whistling arrows, Duncan hit the ghoul's neck with one arrow, but what should have been a heavy injury for ordinary people only made the creature scream in pain.
"The health bar is so long!"
This was Duncan's first encounter with a Supernatural Creature; the ghoul's health bar was about three times that of normal soldiers. Mortal wounds couldn't easily kill it instantly.
Severus picked up his oak shield and one-handed hammer and charged forward.
The Witch stood still, but in the trembling sound of the wind, there seemed to be an invisible magic power flowing, and the creature appeared to be trapped in place.
Witchcraft.
Spells in the Middle Ages hadn't formed a system yet, and Duncan didn't know how many Supernatural Abilities the witch possessed.
The ghoul attempted to flee.