Necromancer Dreams of Mechs Chapter 39: Chapter 45

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Chapter 39: Spirit Points I wanted to kick myself, but at the same time, this was the perfect way to establish a baseline for what Spirit Points could actually do. The silver lining was that the forge still seemed free to use. I didn’t know how long that would last, but I wasn’t about to waste the opportunity. For the next two hours, I experimented. First, I summoned my evolved army, then dismissed everyone except Stabby and Highlander. It might seem foolish to some, but the coming battle couldn’t be won through sheer numbers alone. If the enemy was really going to field three units for every one of mine, I needed quality over quantity—elite units that could endure. At the same time, I had to maintain enough fighters to protect everyone in camp. Conflicted didn’t even begin to describe how I felt. I wanted to protect everyone, but by accepting this gift, I had already stepped onto the bridge. The only way forward now was through the fire. I had chosen this system, and I wasn’t letting it go—not if I was trapped in this reality for the rest of my life. Dreams mattered more than ever, and one day, sure, I could carve out my path as some evil Supreme Overlord. But for now? My priority was simple: secure the best possible mission score on the very first try. I had three choices for advancement: Necro Smithing, Technomancy, and my personal favorite, Grave Titan Forging. My remaining army was down to seventeen unevolved skeletons, but I only needed twelve of them for my plan: an eight-unit defensive formation reinforced by myself, Highlander, Stabby, and four others. After dismissing the rest, I checked my balance. 451 Spirit Points. The number made me itch to start spending. As tempting as Grave Titan Forging was, I decided to push Necro Smithing first and see what maxing it to Level 10 would do. The first level granted a measly 1% increase—expected. I paid the 3 points for the next, and the bonus climbed only to 2%. The same diminishing pattern continued until Level 10, costing me a total of 55 Spirit Points. Just as I suspected. But at Level 10, the skill ranked up. A ripple of light spread across my vision, and the description shifted: [Necro Smithing | Rank 1 | Level 1] Current Effect: Increase your understanding of combining necromantic materials with Necro Mechs by 10%. Higher levels unlock more intricate designs and superior results. 10% chance of gaining a new weapon, part, or accessory blueprint while using the Necro Forge. If a blueprint is created this way, forge one free copy instantly at no cost. Next Level Cost: 11 Spirit Points. “Dang, I was complaining, but that is pretty awesome!” I laughed aloud, the sound echoing through the forge. Without hesitation, I dumped another 55 Spirit Points into Necro Technomancy. [Necro Technomancy | Rank 1 | Level 1] Current Effect: Increase your mastery of combining necromancy with metal manipulation, for both yourself and your minions, by 10%. Gain a 10% chance to discover a Part, Body, or Race augmentation. If discovered, install a copy onto the modified necro unit at no cost. Next Level Cost: 11 Spirit Points. While ten percent was just one chance in ten, the potential was huge. Free augmentations, blueprints, and parts? That wasn’t just useful—it was game-changing. Still grinning, I turned to my favorite: Grave Titan Forging. Fifty-four points vanished in an instant. [Grave Titan Forging | Rank 1 | Level 1] Current Effect: +10% understanding of Necro Mechanized Armor design. Increases your comprehension of all skills by 10%. Next Level Cost: 11 Spirit Points. The moment I finished reading, the skill window collapsed. In its place appeared a vast cosmic screen—pure black, as though the void itself had torn open before me. A message blazed across it in radiant silver text: [Congratulations!] All Necro Mech R&D research has reached Rank 1! New Unlocks: • Necro Forge gains 1 new skill: Pinpoint Evolution • Minion Research gains 1 new research: Necro Traits • Necro Tech Research gain