Chapter 36: Fusing a New Bloodline
Isaac had always stressed over leveling his Legion subordinates. If he shared XP Orbs with Red Team, his own leveling would slow to a crawl. But then those three goofballs went and gained a level overnight—while he slept.
Not only that, even though they didn't earn XP Orbs directly, they still got kills, loot, and combat credit. Honestly, it was a crazy good deal.
"Well then," Isaac muttered, "guess I'll let you guys power level while I'm offline from now on."
As Red Team continued tanking mobs, Isaac opened the Reputation Shop. He'd finally killed enough Bamboo Vipers to unlock their Bloodline and skin options.
"Two thousand Reputation... Damn. No money left for the skin," he grumbled, then shrugged. "Whatever. Skins don't boost stats anyway."
But the Bloodline—now that was worth a closer look. Snakes and spiders both focused on poison damage, but the spider one had a movement speed boost. What about the viper?
Two thousand Reputation was no small investment. And Isaac still had a shopping list. He had to think carefully.
After a minute of consideration, he made his decision.
"Screw it. Money's meant to be spent. Buy the Bamboo Viper Bloodline. Fuse it!"
[New Talent acquired: Inferior/Viper Bloodline]
[Basic attacks apply poison based on max HP. For every step the poisoned target takes, poison damage increases by 10%, up to 7 steps. Effect lasts up to 60 seconds.]