Line after line of notification began to flash in his retina. He carefully read them, missing not a single line.
(Initialization complete. Development system successfully installed)
(You can access the status window. To access it say or think "Access Status")
(The chains restraining you have shattered, awakening the dormant mana network in your body making you an awakener who can control mana)
(Your body has experienced various changes due to your breakthrough)
(Your eyes have evolved into the eyes of analysis)
(Special Physique: Eyes of analysis
Description:
These eyes let the user see the properties of any item or ore, offering vague details for complex tech unless the user has relevant knowledge.
The eyes can also instantly memorize and simplify anything viewed, storing it in an easily understood format.)
(Your life force, senses, bones, and muscles have significantly improved due to the nourishment of mana!)
(You have learned three skills…..)
(1. Innovation Grade: Unknown
Description:
Allows the user to submit the blueprint or just a description of a certain gadget they want to develop. Based on the user's needs, desires, and suggestions, the system can enhance the gadget by adding the desired functionality, features, and skills.
If the materials are submitted, then the system can build the gadget within a few minutes.
This skill can be used a total of 25 times)
(2.Mana Enhancement Grade: Awakened
Description
Significantly enhances the user's five senses essential making him a superhuman. Also purifies and strengthens his mana.
Mana Cost: 10% of the total mana, Duration: 1 hour, Cooldown: 12 hours)
(3.Lightning steps Grade: Awakened
Description:
A skill learned by trying to replicate. By channeling mana into his leg, the user can move like a flash of light though with limited movement, speed decreasing with each movement.
Mana Cost: 50
Cooldown: None )
(But there are major weaknesses of human awakeners... Say 'learn' to learn the weakness of human awakeners and what mana truly is)
"This…"
He stared at the notifications in disbelief, not able to believe that they were true. But deep down, he was certain that the notification was true.
It perfectly explained the power that he gained during the fight against the alien. But he was more concerned about the last line of words…..
Now that he saw a sliver of hope, what was the system about to reveal?
Asthon mumbled, "Please don't be a critical weakness… please," then he took a deep breath and whispered, "Learn…"
(System Scroll: Mana, Awakeners, and mana network
Awakeners are supernatural fighters who have unlocked their dormant mana networks, granting them the power to harness mana, an energy that exists throughout the cosmos.
A mana network consists of a core for storage, pathways for flow, and nodes for mana entry and release. Awakeners manipulate this energy by sensing and directing its flow through sheer will.)
(Deficiency of Human Awakeners
Human Awakeners suffer from a unique deficiency: their mana cannot exist outside the body. Unlike other Awakeners, they cannot naturally project it into the world, making direct use of their power impossible.
This weakness can be bypassed through the use of Ascendant materials special substances capable of holding and channeling human mana.
Fortunately, this flaw does not hinder the use of special physiques, since such abilities usually involve channeling mana within the body, never letting it leave.
The deficiency is also partially overcome after each breakthrough. During this period, the mana becomes so potent that it can briefly exist outside the body, though only for a limited time.)
When he read the first line of the test, he understood what kind of evolution the alien was talking about.
But his eyes remained glued to the second line of text as it was far more important, giving him crucial information on human weakness.
"So that's why my power leaked away during the fight…."
At least during his fight with the alien, he had just breakthrough so he was able to partially harness the power of mana.
But now? With no medium forged from Ascendant material and without the boost of a breakthrough, he had no way to harness mana. So how could he escape this prison without it?
Asthon clenched his fist and mumbled "It's almost impossible"
Then he remembered…
He could use the power of his eyes for analysis as it was a special physique not bound by the restrictions of mana.
But he wasn't confident enough that the eyes of analysis alone could get him out due to its limitations.
So what should he do?
"Maybe this so-called status window has something that can get me out of this situation?"
It was possible, so he said the words, hoping to uncover the secrets of this system "Access Status." Then, line after line of words flashed in his retina.
(Name: Ashton System Credits: 900
Awakener Grade: E
Special Physique:
Eyes of Analysis
Description:
These eyes...…
Skills:
Innovation
Description:
Allows the user to...
Mana Enhancement
Description:
Significantly enhances…
Lightning Steps
Description:
A skill learned…
Mana Attribute: Lightning
Mana Reserve: 36/300
Inventory:
Empty..
Missions: No missions available
Shop
.....
Mana Essences: 0/1000 )
(You have opened up the status window for the first time!)
(You will receive a brief overview of each of the functions)
(Overview
System Credits: Earned by completing missions and used to buy items or services from the shop.
Special Physique: Allows a detailed view of special body parts, showing their functions, uses, and limitations.
Skills: Shows all acquired skills with descriptions and effects.
Inventory: Stores items in a system dimension. Say "store" to add and "in-store" to retrieve.
Missions: Lists system-issued missions. Refreshes randomly.
Shop: Used to purchase items or services using system points.)
Asthon's eyes paused on the last, "Maybe I can buy something useful from the shop??" Asthon pondered
The system provided him with some system credits for purchasing goods from the shop. Maybe he could buy something useful.
"Let's see what goods are available"
As he was about to browse through the shop, something in his pocket vibrated softly just enough to get his attention.
He looked down at the pocket, then he remembered "Isn't that the communication device that Krylian gave me… Is he calling me"
That meant Krylian was alive, but why was he calling him in a place where getting caught probably meant death? Had he found a way to escape?