Chapter 244
At that moment, a loud hum filled the air, and the glowing patterns began to rise from the ground, forming a dome of light around the city. The murmurs from the crowd grew louder, filled with fear and confusion.
Roland clenched his fists. "We need to hold our position and wait for reinforcements. Keep everyone away from that dome. We don’t know what will happen next."
As they waited, the dome of light pulsated, the energy within it growing more intense. The quarantined humans inside remained motionless, their eyes closed as if in deep concentration.
Back in Silas territory, he looked up to the moon with a smile on his face.As the moon rose high in the sky, the magic circle began to glow with an eerie light. Silas stood at the center, his eyes closed, chanting an incantation that resonated with the very fabric of the abyss. His voice echoed with an otherworldly timbre, the ancient words weaving a spell of immense power.
"Light of the abyss, awaken the parasites. Seize the strength, surpass the limits. Devour the flesh, let renewal begin."
The parasites, sensing the activation of the circle, stirred within their dormant hosts. The incantation continued, growing in intensity as Silas called forth the full power of the magic circle.
"Moon’s glow, unite the forces. Perfect the transformation, let hosts transcend."
The outer ring of the circle activated first. Humans who had lived seemingly normal lives, their minds long overtaken by their parasitic masters, began to transform. Their skin cracked and peeled away, revealing new, stronger forms beneath.
Ordinary humans with latent physical strength transformed into Adapted Warriors. Their muscles expanded and their reflexes sharpened. Their skin took on a tough, leathery texture, offering increased protection.
Some humans, particularly those with a natural resilience, turned into Symbiotic Brutes. They became larger and more imposing, their bodies covered in a thick, armor-like carapace.
Humans with latent magical abilities were transformed into Mystic Adepts. Their bodies glowed with a faint, ethereal light, and they could manipulate basic elemental forces.