Chapter 79: Date (1/2)
Rakna slowly opened his eyes as the incredibly numb feeling across his body registered in his mind. He tried to move his arms but the only thing that responded were his fingers. He grunted and stretched his neck to look around him.
He was lying down on a bed, comfortably snuggled under a layer of sheets, with Pronos quietly sleeping next to his pillow, curled on top of Sonata as if he was safeguarding it. His clothes had been changed to a blue pajama without his knowledge and as for the room, he noted that it was pretty normal, all things considered. If anything, it looked like a school infirmary.
If it wasn't for his rationality, Rakna might have thought everything had just been a dream. 'Alexa, can you fill me in on what happened while was out of commission?' He asked internally.
[Certainly. After Gray Whisles found you, he called assistance from the closest town to inspect the village and clear the area of the Abyss Puppets while also organizing a proper burial for them. I also took the liberty to explain what had happened to him, omitting anything that you would not want to be known, of course.]
'I didn't know you could speak to other Hosts.'
[Technically, I cannot. However, I can communicate with other AIs when the situation calls for it.]
'I see… What about this place?'
[You are currently in the Fifth Plateau's Pavilion. Gray brought you here. This is the infirmary that can be found on the commune second floor.]
Rakna hummed. 'How long have I been unconscious? And what is my current condition?'
[Not long; two hours. And you are currently in a crippled state, as I told you previously. However, after using the Volcanic Star Manifestation, the strain on your body was amplified and you might be unable to return to battle for a week at best.]
'The volcanic star, huh…' He groaned and forced his numb body to sit up against the headboard of the bed. 'Show me the logs from the point I 'changed' onward.'
[Right away.]
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Anomaly Detected.
Obsidian Blood has resonated with your magic affinity.
Cold Star Magic has been converted to Volcanic Star Magic. Your spells have been converted.
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You have cast Ascent of the Titan. All of your mana, stamina, and psyche have been surcharged and will sustain your new form for 100 seconds.
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You have cast Volcanic Star Manifestation – External Release.
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Your magic's essence will be manifested outside of your body. Once cast, the spell will summon a star with a power proportionate to the size of your internal forces.
The might of the star will be yours to manipulate at will. Should you so desire, you are able to strike the earth with it or provoke a rain of magma and fire. However, the quantity of energy is limited. The star will remain manifested for as long as you desire but will disappear once all of its power has been depleted.
The supreme influence of the volcanic star will allow you to burn everything, from the most common flammables to space itself. Very few defenses can hope to resist it.
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Cost: 75% Stamina.
Cooldown: 120 Hours.
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Note: The magic attack of the star is variable based on how much energy from the star is put to use. It can range from just 1 to more than 10 times your magic attack if the entire star is used. You can also use it to empower a compatible spell with it.
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Warning!
This combination of skills will severely drain your internal force!
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Star Magic has leveled up!
Absolute Cover has leveled up!
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Warning!
You have injected Dáinsleif with the Volcanic Star Manifestation. Your body cannot handle the resultant magic power. You will suffer internal injuries as long as you wield it.
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Ireful Shell has leveled up!
Ireful Shell has leveled up!
Magical Damage Resistance has leveled up!
Ireful Shell has begun to corrode your mind. Obsidian Blood has suppressed the effects.
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