Evolving My Undead Legion In A Game-Like World

The first layer was a thin line between the material world and the Void itself. Beings that entered this level had not truly left reality; they existed between the folds of space. Actions performed here could still affect the material world because the connection wasn’t severed. It was a halfway point, a veil rather than a realm.

Wisdom being able to move within that layer freely was already beyond impressive.

The second layer, often called the True Front of the Void, was a different story. Those who entered it had completely left material space behind. Nothing from the physical world could reach them unless it carried spatial authority or a law mark. Only experts who had begun to weave law into their essence could survive there. It was a place where distance could loop endlessly.

And then there was the third layer, the one Michael had once thought was simply space. In truth, it was the threshold of the universe itself, where the endless darkness and drifting matter between worlds began. To exist there meant to walk the boundary of the cosmos.

Michael glanced at Wisdom, who preened its silver feathers lazily. ”You can enter the first layer freely now... meaning you’re standing at the edge of what only law users can touch.”

He then thought of something else.

”If you continue down this path, does this mean when you advance to rank 3, you’ll get a space law?”

The thought sent a thrill through him. It wasn’t just an evolution. It was a step toward understanding a domain most supernatural beings only dreamed of.

Michael’s lips curved faintly. ”Looks like I’ll have to start looking for more materials for you. But first, let me check out your new skills.”

Though Phase Shift was useful, it came with a small annoyance. Michael had copied it from Wisdom long ago, so his Phase Shift still sat at Basic Mastery. To match Wisdom’s Perfect Mastery, he would need to copy the skill again. A better workaround flickered through his mind, but that could wait.

For now, it was time to check his new skills.

> [New Skills Acquired]

1. Dimensional Shroud (Basic): Temporarily cloaks the user in warped space, rendering them invisible to physical and spiritual perception for a short duration.

2. Fold Blink (Intermediate): Instantly shifts the user through folded space.

3. Singularity Pulse (Intermediate): Condenses unstable spatial energy into a single point before releasing it outward.

Michael tapped the owl’s beak lightly. ”Activate the Dimensional Shroud.”

Wisdom’s green eyes seemed confused at first, but after a moment, he seemed to understand. The air around him tightened, as if an unseen skin drew inward. Then the bird was gone.

Michael opened the Eye of Truth. Threads of perception dove in, and still he found only hollow distortions.

Whether this was the limit of the Eye of Truth or his mastery of it, Michael didn’t know, but if the eye could only see this much, the skill’s effect was indeed genuine.

”Move,” he ordered.

The hollow slid three paces to the left without stirring a grain of dust. Several undead raised their heads in unison, eyes unfocused, then settled again.

”Closer.”

The hollow obeyed. It reached his front and hung there for six breaths, then eased to his right shoulder. A whisper of cold brushed his neck, nothing more. Even at arm’s length, he could not see it.

”Drop it.”

Wisdom faded into view on his shoulder again.

Michael exhaled quietly. ”So that’s Dimensional Shroud.”

For a moment, he just watched the owl preen its feathers, replaying what he had witnessed.

A skill that erased presence. It was the kind of ability assassins would kill for. Even now, Michael’s mind raced with the possibilities of its applications.

He could already imagine himself using it.

That skill alone could change the way I fight, he thought, a faint spark of hunger flickering in his eyes.

”Not bad,” Michael muttered at last, a faint smile tugging at his lips. ”If I can’t copy it now, I’ll find another way.”

He patted Wisdom’s head gently. ”For now, let’s leave it at that. We still have two more skills to test.”

His tone turned calm again, his thoughts returning to the present. There would be time later to study Dimensional Shroud properly. After all, there was still Fold Blink and Singularity Pulse waiting to show what they could do.

Michael’s eyes fell on the next line of glowing text.

> [Fold Blink – Intermediate]

Instantly shifts the user through folded space.