Chapter 375: The Second Surgery - Steel Reinforced Bones
To protect this hard-earned beautiful life.
To survive on the increasingly turbulent Western Continent.
To fight against the terrifying calamities and enemies of the future.
Matthew could not stop moving forward!
February 28th.
Most of spring had already passed.
The cold of the lingering winter gradually faded away.
Bay Territory.
Underground experimental area.
"Have you remembered all the precautions for the surgery?"
Hearing Matthew's question, Yaya quickly nodded, her small face showing intense anticipation.
"I, Yaya, can also have surgery!"
Strengthening the human body to adapt to the surgery required for activating extraordinary feats already had an extremely high difficulty level.
Physical attributes!
Prerequisite feats!
Surgical potions!
Refined spells!
And so on...
But for Yaya?
She only needed to consume magical food and resources worth 200,000 gold coins and, under Matthew's guidance, successfully mastered them.
Moreover, after Yaya gained extraordinary feats like "Second Heart," "Iron Stomach," and "Steel Reinforced Bones."
Not only did her strength reach a new level.
The feedback in terms of her bloodline power also caused it to become more intense!
Thus, Yaya, whose growth was already ahead of the curve, quietly completed another evolution!
Yaya
Race: Chrono Dragon
Class: Level 3 → Level 4 Arcanist
Age: 9 months (Wyrmling Phase).
Talent: True Dragon Bloodline LV3, All Attributes +4, Mastery of Bloodline Abilities, Understanding of Polymorph, Comprehension of Temporal Powers.
Challenge Rating: 17+ → 18+!
Equipment: Shadow Fang
Feats:
Extraordinary Feat - Dragon's Might LV3, releases an intimidating aura, imposing a -15 Will check on all surrounding creatures!
Extraordinary Feat - Banish Breath LV3 → LV4, releases a temporal linear breath attack that banishes objects or enemies in time, lasting 6 → 12 months!
Extraordinary Feat - True Dragon Body LV2, Health +20, Physical Defense +6, Magic Defense +8, Physical Attack +6, Spell Attack +8!
Extraordinary Feat - Iron Stomach LV2.
Extraordinary Feat - Steel Reinforced Bones LV2.
Extraordinary Feat - Second Heart LV2.
Extraordinary Feat - Temporal Rewind LV2.
...
Skills:
Zero-Circle Spells LV3.
First-Circle Spells LV3.
Second-Circle Spells LV3.
Special Spells:
Mirror Image, Polymorph, Disguise.
Abilities:
Meditation (105 → 125), Knowledge (95 → 115), Perception (85 → 90), Evasion (75 → 90), Flight (105 → 120).
Attributes:
Strength, 18, Check +4
Agility, 20, Check +5
Intelligence, 24 → 25, Check +8
Constitution, 21, Check +6
Perception: 23, Check +7
Charisma, 25, Check +7
Luck, +5.
Physical Attack: 4+3+6=13
Spell Attack: 8+4=12
Physical Defense: 5+6+3=14
Magic Defense: 5+8=13
Health Points: 42+20+4/66
Mana Points: 240+40/280
Evaluation: Chosen True Dragon!
It had to be said that a dragon's body was indeed incredibly powerful.
The strength was not only reflected in the numerical attributes but also in the super plasticity and enhancement potential.
As long as enough nutrition was provided, with the correct activation methods and a little guidance, Yaya could learn to activate extraordinary physical feats.
The most interesting part was that, as Yaya mastered these extraordinary feats.
Matthew found that his own body also began to show corresponding enhancements.
However, this process was very slow, and if left to evolve naturally, it would take at least five years.
"Indeed, the life contract is quite reliable. If changes happened immediately, a slight mishap could lead to fatal danger."
To help Yaya understand the changes in her own body better.
Also, to find more inspiration from Yaya's power enhancement.
And to teach Yaya the ability and experience of performing surgery on "experimental subjects."
Matthew naturally brought Yaya into his surgical group.
In the future, it wouldn't be possible for Matthew to focus on the surgery of every soldier, so training relevant talents was essential.
With Yaya, a learning prodigy, Matthew could indulge himself for a while.
As for later, of course, it would be Yaya teaching those folks.
Yaya, aside from being a combat powerhouse, could also contribute in many other ways!
Not using her would indeed be a waste!
Equally eager and excited, Yaya repeatedly examined today's first experimental subject.
A traitor who had killed fellow Bay Territory citizens and attempted to escape with Bay Territory secrets and information.
Before surgery, Matthew had to publicly announce the verdict to the panicked traitor in front of hundreds of soldiers!
"Killing fellow Bay Territory citizens, death penalty!"
"Stealing Bay Territory secrets, death penalty!"
"You are doomed, now is the time to repay your second death penalty!"
The clear voice echoed in everyone's ears.
Everyone who heard these words remained silent, their eyes blazing with rage as they looked at the traitor.
The traitor, injected with a paralyzing potion, was strapped to the operating table.
Mithril chains tightly bound their limbs and head.
Matthew meticulously reviewed the surgical steps, teaching Yaya step by step:
"Locate the area to be modified, specifically the first bone of the right leg, and inject the prepared modification potion into it..."
"During the reaction process, you can observe the 'growth' changes in the bone to assess the effect."
"Once the effect is confirmed as stable, we must race against time."
"Within three minutes, inject the calculated amount of modification potion into every bone in his body."
"The purpose of this is to ensure all bone modification reactions are completed simultaneously."
"Lastly, and most crucially, cast the Fourth-Circle Spell — Reinforce Bones."
"This is a spell I created myself; for now, you can use a scroll to replace casting."
"Then, you just wait quietly and observe."
"When there is a violent fluctuation in his life force, decisively use the power of Temporal Rewind to revert his state to before the collapse."
"When collapse occurs, you must carefully observe and determine the main cause of the collapse."
"As long as it isn't the muscles or skin failing to hold, any other causes can be dealt with..."
"If the solution is effective, and when the second collapse is imminent, cast the Fourth-Circle Spell — Solidify Bones to complete the surgery."
"If the solution fails, use Temporal Rewind again to directly complete the surgery."
"The former approach will maximize the surgery's potential, allowing for the next enhancement surgery."
"The latter will also enhance his strength, but he will no longer be able to undergo further enhancement surgeries..."
Matthew's demonstrations were very straightforward, repeatedly showcasing the process.
Yaya was also quite bold, taking over after watching a few examples.
The first experimental subject handled by Yaya was the unluckiest.
Underwent multiple reversals, faced numerous deadly issues, and endured unspeakable pain.
Eventually, he took his last breath before the experiment was finished.
Yaya, unfazed, found it to be a challenging task, growing even more interested.
The second subject also died...
The third one survived halfway, leaving only half a skeleton...
The fourth one survived but ultimately failed.
The fifth one died, due to Yaya's greed...
The sixth one survived, but it wasn't a success.