Chapter 556: Strong Will (1/2)

”Aurgh…” Aiden groaned, feeling a numb pain coming from the back of his head.

Raising his hand, he reached out to grab and rub the side of his forehead, hoping to soothe the uncomfortable sensation just a bit.

”What… was that?” He muttered, slowly pushing himself off the ground. He felt numb, still woozy, and even slightly confused about what had just happened.

”What happened?” He asked out again, muddled about the blackout.

As he forcefully increased his [Primal Absorb] skill to level 4, suddenly he felt a sharp pain from the back of his head and he lost consciousness. He vaguely saw the hazy outline of a figure appearing at the forefront of his mind just before the darkness enveloped his mind.

”What did I see? What was that figure? Why did I…” He sighed, trying to calm his growing anxiety. Controlling his breathing, following the technique taught to him by Number 3, Aiden gradually began to disperse the fog clouding his mind.

”Enya did I… did that scene…” Aiden sighed once again, taking a bit more time to gather his thoughts before continuing. ”Can I know what did I see just before I lost consciousness?” He muttered seemingly into the empty air around him.

In the next instant, the maternal voice of the spiritual guide could be heard ringing inside his mind.

'[I… What you have seen…]' Her voice suddenly faltered. The sudden pause only lasted for a brief few seconds, before she resumed. However, her voice was much calmer, controlled this time now. '[It doesn't matter right now. The system will… You will see it again, once you are ready.]'

Then, before Aiden could come up with a response to continue the topic, Enya continued.

'[Anyway, you should take a look at your notifications, Aiden. Make sure to process the notes and decide if you would like to reach level 5. Although if you would like my advice, you couldn't go wrong with it, the decision is yours ultimately nonetheless.]'

Aiden grumbled at his guide's words. He wanted to know what that scene was before him fainting, however, it seemed that Enya either didn't want to, or just simply couldn't linger on the topic any further. Without any other option, he would have to shelve the topic for later.

”F-fine…” He grumbled in the end, taking a moment to bring up the system's screen in front of him.

[You have spent 2500 EXP from your available pool of System Points. You have 16200 EXP Points left.]

[Your rank in the skill [Primal Absorb] has increased. The new rank: Level 4.]

[Primal Absorb (Level 4): Absorb the life essence of the defeated enemy. Based on the lifeform, you can acquire its unique skills, and get an increase in one or more of your attributes, or obtain attribute points to spend. You can absorb lifeforms 1 Tier higher than your current skill level. Works in any form.

The chance of acquiring unique skills and traits related to the absorbed lifeform has increased significantly. Additionally your generic incubation period and forced period have also decreased.]

[A mysterious, new sensation is tingling at the depths of your core, coming from your Primal Essence…]

[The upgrade of one of your core, [Primal Absorb] skill have strengthened your soul. You have gained +5 Spirit.]

[50 Spirit reached, a new milestone achieved! The effect: [Strong Will (Level 1)]