71 Metamorphose (1/2)
Michael currently sat on his bed with both legs crossed. Having nothing covering his body expect the beastlord's loosened hide.
As for what he did, it was reading an ancient, half torn book. Only held together by a visually unbreakable brown cover, and the knowledge held within revolving around power and speed.
”Let's go through the introductions again, mabye there is something hidden in between the lines?”
The book he read was [The principle of Force]. Gifted by Jenkins himself as to help Michael advance on a more balanced path.
'Even though I can increase the grade of my bloodlines by endlessly evolving and fusing, I feel like only doing that alone would grant me but a fraction of what I could achieve.'
He proceed to click his black nails against pages, scrolling over to the very first one.
'There, now let's see...'
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”Freedom is not something you can gain through force alone; For it is achieved through understanding.”
-Bila, The God of Force
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Michael calmly read through the introduction embedded on the ancient yellow paper, yet was unable to find anything more than last time. And so, he continued on. Flicking over to the next part.
'Force alone won't guarantee me anything? We will see about that.'
Although the pages were old and withered, the text was as clear as a star. Beautifully etched into the fabric like an eternal tatoo. Silently waiting to be read.
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”You who wish to practice my principle is wise. For it not only promises you growth, but also a philosophy of individuality. Two sets of knowledge found within the two types of force.”
”However, before you begin, there is something I must clarify. One must first understand what force is in it's most basic stage before trying to harness it. What is force then? I will tell you.”
”Force is essentially an interaction between two objects which consists of either pushing or pulling. If you push or pull and object, or rather, interact with it in a physical manner, you will change it's state. Granting it motion. And by granting it motion, you have applied force to it through the use of your body. Applying contact force.”
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Each line of content held a deep forceful aura within. Almost making it seem like they were imprinted through the use of arcane means.
'This is really similar to the formula on earth. However, the next part is where it spirals off..'
He just continued reading. Not stopping even once.
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”But by solely focussing on applying with your body, you are limiting yourself. For then, you only rely on contact force and neglect the non contact one. The other type produced by natural powers such as gravity and electromagnetism.”
”Sentient organisms are capable of producing their own electromagnetic field, helping them sense gravity, magnetism and all other non contact forces to a certain degree. However, the one you produce cannot apply force alone like the body or gravity, only sense!”
”And now that you know this, I have a question. What would happen if you could sense the objects you interact with through force? Well, you would be able to make them apply force to you.”
”Let me explain. By sending the force with your body, an uncontrollable wave is emitted. But by sending this wave with your contact force and joining it with your non contact force, you are able to connect with the interacted object! You will be able to read it's form and shape. Gaining the ability to link with it.”
”But to do this, you must learn to use the two opposing forces together! I will explain how with this cultivation technique.”
”First, visualize yourself as a conduit. Channel the surrounding force fields into your body. It doesn't matter if it's gravity or magnetism, just try to sense one and let it flow. Let them syncronize with your own movements, and then apply force to an object with not only your body, but also the fields channeled inside you.”
”This will not only condition your spirit over time, but it will also help you unconsciously retrain yourself in applying. If you interact with both mind and body, then you have gained the ability to sense. Slowly helping you read the object's constitution through the force, and then eventually applying it to yourself.”
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His blue eyes slowled down as he re-read the paragraphs a couple of times. Reminiscing about something.
'I already did this back at the academy. I tried feeling the gravity which pushed my body down, and intract with a pen. It barely helped me come far enough to practice the next step...'
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”Now, with your force field and physical body mingled, there is the final step of the first part. That is to channel the mass of other objects through yourself through the use of force. To sense their structure and become one with it. Connecting with it through applying a network created from force.”
”First, follow the previous steps. Let the external force become one with you and then release it with contact.”
”Then, as you apply it onto something, stretch it out like a growing root. A root made of the sensible force field. Sink it into the object while expanding it. Treat it like another limb attached to your body.”
”And finally, freeze it in place. Hold it down and read the very structure the object holds. Become one with it's mass. Let it be absorbed back through the force and apply it to yourself. Unify with it.”
”Become one with it's speed and strength. It's distance and length. You must plus it to your power, and then demand your body to follow. To train and enhance yourself by integrating it's properties.”
”You may proceed to the next part after reaching a level where you can permanently apply the power of other objects to yourself. Granting you their constitution. Keep advancing with the items you sense, and do not focus on only reading one type.”
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As he finished reading, Michael clicked his tounge with a sour expression. Reminiscing of his unfinished fight with the vapor mage.
'I already managed to do that when I fought Stenn. However, I don't think I can advance yet...'
Michael then closed the book. Not giving it any more thought and throwing it into his ring.
”I should see if they have any types of material I can use to train with in some of the shops. After I finish getting a hang of the earth, denser and more complex substances would be the best.”
His eyes gave of a weak glimmer before calming down again. Evidently him changing his thoughts over to something else.
'Let me see my progresss in force before continuing.'
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[Battle arts]
[Principle of Force: 2%]
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A weak, hopeless smile crept over his lips. Making him sigh in depression and turn away while muttering to himself.
”I won't even be considered a martial novice before reaching 10%. Let's wait with learning anything new until after I reaching that far.”
And so, Michael changed his gaze towards his hand. Lifting it up while beginning to visualize something within his mind.
”Now, for the next part...”
With a command, he stretched it. Tightening the muscles in the forearm while slowly applying power to his fingers. Making the blood flood towards the tip and stay there
”Innate Ability: Chimera!”
With a thought, he imagined the stored genes within his blood answering his will. Stimulating them and redirecting which body part to manifest in.
”Let's see the centipede.”
The arm then morpthed to the clang of his words. Starting with the fingers which rapidly extended outwards like old copper wires, while the skin tightened and thickened, taking on a browning metallic sheen. Finishing up with a row of black spikes that burst out from the side of his forearm.
”Looks like a bunch of old metal sheets welded together. How about trying to add something else?”
His fascination only kept growing. And he eventually began to imagine how he would look like if he transformed into a centipede himself, or fusing every bloodline togheter.
”Let's see....”
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[All Bloodlines]
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Recusant Condor 100% --- Light Swan 10%
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Dark Drake 100% --- Bermuda Serpent 10%
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Kabirel Keiser 100% --- Devil Badger 100%
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Michael carefully looked through the lines of text. Settling on one and then proceeding.
”How about the devil badger?”
He once more called upon the dormant gene samples in his body. Redirecting them to his rope-like hand.
And as they came, Michael felt the exoskeleton give off a light tremble before transforming. Turning the encompassing brown shell uneven and jagged, finally letting a row of spikes lay themselvs over the top. All having a slightly red hue on the tip.
He tried moving the spikey wire that now replaced his arm around alongside the long fingers. Waving it from side to side while learning how to control it.
”It's more like a five headed snake...that has been covered in barbs? Wonder if I can use my skills alongside the chimera ability.”
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[Skill Activated]
[Mad king's Hammer]
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Michael called upon one of his skills which he had acquired not to long ago. Willing it to activate through the use of the chaos energy stored within his core.
And as the energy started to deplete, his arm was lit up by a weak blue fire which quickly surrounded it. Turning the limb into a torch of sorts.
His fascination kept growing as he stared into translucent flame. Thinking of what he should do with these skills.
”Are they really necessary now that I have my innate abilities? Should I mabye...”
However, as he silently whispered to.himself, the blue fire abruptly flickered. Interrupting him with a sudden burst of red light which dyed it completely.
He didn't know what this meant, but right when he was about to retract it, the flame suddenly disappeared. Merging down into his spiney arm like hot water poured on dry dirt.
”Try to fuse with them?”
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[Mad King's hammer] has fused with [Innate Ability] of the Devil Badger]
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[New innate ability formed!]
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[Sin Ripper: Create a layer of jagged spikes over your body. The more emotional you get, the sharper and stronger they will become.]
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Michael felt his eagle-like blue eyes expand after he saw the text appearing. Strengthening his happiness greatly.
”Very interesting. I should test out the rest later.... But now for the genetic combo.”
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[Genetic Combo:]
[Genetic storage: Vampire, Wood elf, Striped Piranha, Bedrock hare.]
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Michael looked over the stored genetic codes made to enhance his dominant bloodlines. Carefully selecting one to test out.
”Combine my beastlord with the hare.”
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[Bedrock Hare] genetics added to [Czar Beastlord]
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[Bedrock Hare: A type of large rodent making their home deep in the [underground]. Their diet mainly consists of rock fibers, minerals, and other smaller animals. Bedrock Hares are famed for their durability and stamina, which surpassses even that of larger predators.]
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”Did Andev create this one? He must've fused the bunny and something else then. Sadly, I can't mix the genetic codes. Only the dominant bloodlines.”
The combination was quickly fillowed up by a set of notifications. All ringing over in his mind like a set of bells.
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[Several Attributes have been enhanced]
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[Enhanced Physical strength]
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[Enhanced Stamina]
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[Enhanced sense of smell]