Damn!

Fing hell!

Jiang Han didn't consider himself particularly uncultured, but the sudden double system alerts really caught him off guard!

Choosing the Dark Faction was already weird enough, but a Dark Gold Grade BOSS offering a hidden class? That's just absurd!

Taking a deep breath to calm his excitement, he looked at Necromancer Daniel and said calmly, "Don't think I don't know your plan. Once I choose the Dark Faction, there's no turning back. As my mentor, you'll be tied to me completely. After we get through this crisis, you could make things difficult for me in every possible way."

The allure of a hidden class was strong, but he couldn't lose his rationality over it.

Besides, how strong could a hidden class from a mere Dark Gold Grade Necromancer be?

"Rest assured, if you become my disciple, I will fully cultivate you," Necromancer Daniel solemnly raised three fingers and said, "I swear to the God of Oaths!"

"Ding!~"

System Alert: [Necromancer: Daniel] has sworn to fully cultivate you into an excellent disciple. If he breaks this oath, he will face obliteration by the God of Oaths!

The God of Oaths?

This game has some depth!

After glancing at the system alert, Jiang Han continued to ask, "But what if I surpass you in strength, and you can't make me stronger? Then what?"

The Necromancer was Dark Gold Grade, formidable in the early game, but once players leveled up, he'd be nothing more than a weakling to be easily defeated. Choosing such a mentor could easily backfire.

"..."

Daniel paused, then chuckled, "Kid, it seems you're not only cautious but also ambitious. Rest assured, in the Dark Faction, strength is revered. If you're strong enough, I'll recommend you to even stronger beings within the Dark Faction, maybe even..."

"Even?"

"If you're confident enough, you might have the chance to become a disciple of the Ten Great Demon Gods in the future," Daniel dangled the massive temptation.

Jiang Han: "..."

A disciple of the Ten Great Demon Gods!

He had to admit, Daniel's words were tempting.

Becoming his disciple would make him a villain, but at the same time, he'd avoid various risks a week later. Besides, he had no fondness for the NPCs of the Light Faction, so even betrayal wouldn't bring any guilt.

"Yes!"

Jiang Han looked at the two system alerts and chose to agree.

"Ding!~"

System Alert: You have successfully joined the Dark Faction. The Dark Faction Reputation System is now active, and your Light Faction Reputation is permanently set to -100000!

"Ding!~"

System Alert: Congratulations on successfully changing your class to the Unique Hidden Class [Dark Swordsman]. Your basic growth and appearance have changed!

"Ding!~"

System Alert: Congratulations on changing your class to Dark Swordsman. Your potential has been awakened, and your learned skill [Basic Swordsmanship] has advanced to [Dark Swordsmanship], and [Basic Combo] has advanced to [Frenzied Slash]!

"Ding!~"

System Alert: Congratulations on completing your class change. As the first player to do so, you receive an additional reward: Free Attribute Points +10, Fame +1000, and Rare Equipment [Ring of the Undead]!

...

A series of system alerts followed one after another.

"Gurgle..."

Gradually, Jiang Han's blood boiled, as if he were in a furnace. His skin slowly turned a strange purple-black, his nails turned black, and his eyes glowed with a bewitching crimson light.

At the same time, a surge of power flowed into his limbs, his strength rising steadily.

The sensation was peculiar, indescribable.

A few minutes later, the heat subsided, and Jiang Han opened his character panel, looking at his appearance in shock.

Is this still me?

I don't even look like a good person!

"Kid, you made the right choice," Daniel breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "Those hypocrites in the Light Faction are disgusting. The Dark Faction is much more relaxed and free."

Jiang Han nodded in agreement, using the opportunity to ease his relationship with Daniel: "You're right, Mentor, but my appearance is a bit strange. Can it change back?"

Too unconventional!

This appearance doesn't fit modern aesthetics, and he didn't want to always have purple-black skin.

"You look like this because of the evil aura leaking from within you," Daniel laughed, "Once you're strong enough, you can control the evil aura and revert to your original form."

"Really?"

Jiang Han was speechless.

The evil aura leaking from within?

Goodness, am I this evil?

Daniel laughed, "Why would I lie to you? However... with your current strength, you can't let others easily see your true form, or the consequences would be dire."

As he spoke, he raised his staff, chanting what seemed to be an obscure incantation.

Moments later, a black light surged from the gem atop the staff, sweeping toward Jiang Han.

Seeing this, Jiang Han didn't dodge, facing the black light head-on.

"Ding!~"

System Alert: You have received a Concealment Spell from your mentor, Necromancer: Daniel, restoring your human form for three days.

Soon, Jiang Han's appearance returned to normal.

"Alright, Yi Jiang Han Shui... Tsk, what a strange name," Daniel couldn't help but comment on Jiang Han's game name, then said seriously, "As your mentor, I must have you undergo a class change trial. Go, prove your loyalty to the Dark Faction."

"Ding!~"

System Alert: You have forcibly accepted the quest [Heart of Darkness] (Difficulty: A)!

Forcibly accepted a quest?

Jiang Han quickly opened the quest panel to check the details—

[Heart of Darkness] (Difficulty: A)

Description: As a traitor to the Light Faction, the Dark Faction won't trust you easily. You must prove you've completely turned to the dark side to successfully change your allegiance.

Requirement: Kill 1000 Light Faction adventurers or natives.

Reward: Recognition from the Dark Faction.

"Kill 1000 adventurers?" Jiang Han was shocked, "Isn't this difficulty too high?"

He suspected this guy was setting him up.

"It's not high."

Daniel shook his head, "You've just changed your class early, but you still need to complete the tasks required for the class change. Moreover, the class you've obtained is different from ordinary classes, so the quest difficulty is naturally higher. Dark Swordsman... Kid, I must admit your talent is exceptional."

"What do you mean?"

Jiang Han was puzzled.

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You gave me this hidden class, what's it got to do with me?

"There are more Necromancers than just me," Daniel explained, "Most Necromancer disciples change to Undead Knights or Undead Swordsmen, but the Dark Swordsman class you've obtained is one in a million, far stronger than an Undead Swordsman, with limitless potential!"

"Let's hope so," Jiang Han nodded.

Come to think of it, the system had indicated he received a Unique Hidden Class, which seemed exclusive and should be stronger than typical hidden classes.

Was it just good luck?

Or was it because he was a player, making him unique?

"Alright, Yi Jiang Han Shui, go prove your heart is with the darkness," Daniel waved, "I'm severely injured and need at least three days to recover. By then, I hope you've completed the quest, so I can take you out of this Novice Village."

Jiang Han nodded, "I'll try."

Actually, the biggest problem now wasn't killing a thousand players, but that very few players had left the Novice Village...

Wait!

Suddenly, Jiang Han thought of something and asked Daniel, who was preparing to enter the valley to heal, "What happens if I die?"

The respawn point!

That's the biggest issue right now. Since he joined the Dark Faction, would he not respawn in the Novice Village?

"What happens if you die?"

Daniel turned back, chuckling sinisterly, "You've joined the Dark Faction, how can you expect the Goddess of Life's protection?"

Hearing this, Jiang Han's heart sank, feeling uneasy, "Are you saying I can't respawn?"

"Of course!"

Daniel affirmed, "Don't worry, though you've lost the Goddess of Life's protection, you'll gain the protection of the Ancient Demon God."

"Oh?"

Jiang Han's spirit lifted, immediately asking, "The protection of the Ancient Demon God, what's that?"

...