Chapter 387: Layer 4 (1/2)

Jyorta was ignorant of the disappointment people directed at him. Even if he came to face them, he wouldn't be affected much. If it was still the him that had arrived at the military academy, he would have moped about it.

But now, having fully comprehended both his past and present life, his character was firm, unshakable. His resolve was solid while his ego acted as a pillar for his choices, making him leave no regrets behind.

76 percent Sync Rate…76.1 percent Sync Rate…76.2 percent Sync Rate, Jyorta tossed in the final Tier 2 Heart Crystal to the River Whale's Caterpillar, retracting his Soul Cornea. He wished to leave enough energy in it to siphon out during times of necessity. After all, he was about to head into battle next.

”It is really difficult to increase one's Sync Rate, even with this method. Thankfully, my plans also made use of the Frenzy Beasts' bodies. I got a lot of energy as a result.” Jyorta lay flat on the River Whale's back, feeling tired. He had been exerting himself a lot, both mentally and physically.

He was just sitting on the River Whale's back, but as he was constantly using his presence, the exhaustion seeped into his cells. After all, that is where his aura originated from. So, him using the aura to fight was the same as jumping around everywhere with his body to fight.

His psychic arms turned pale blue as they healed both his physical and mental exhaustion. It was the advantage of possessing Regen. Regen worked on both the body and the mind. Moreover, thanks to the instinct and guidance imbued in it, Jyorta didn't even need to think while using them. It was so convenient that he praised its creator—Madam Mary—every time he used it.

”Unranked Skills are realistic cheats,” He laughed, gazing at the scene in layer three. The shallow waters were crystalline now, with every tinge of blood and flesh in it absorbed by the Rover Whale.

River Whales were capable of controlling water. So, while devouring the Frenzy Beast carcasses, it filtered out the water content it had swallowed and expelled it out as purified water. If the one performing the same was a being at Tier 4, then the water would be suitable for drinking. Moreover, the minerals in it would be beneficial for growth.

The River Whale was resting on the floor, the shallow waters only reaching a small portion of its height. To its left was the Rigordile, still like a log of wood, floating in the water. The Bundle Flea, for some reason, was breakdancing on its back, having the time of its life.

When Jyorta gazed its way, it immediately curled up into a ball. Jyorta's eyelids twitched, 'It has quite the…character. Was it a change brought about by my aura personifications?'

”Come up now, we'll head to the next layer.” Jyorta waved his hand, sending them a mental input using his aura. The Bundle Fish leaped onto the River Whale and slithered quickly before curling around Jyorta. It extended its head and rested on his shoulder, facing forward.

When Jyorta looked at it, it gazed it return, tilting its head to the side. After a second, Jyorta relented, ”Fine, you look cute. Do whatever you want.”

The Bundle Flea cackled like a baby, alarming him for a moment before he calmed himself down. Jyorta sighed, watching the Rigordile stand on the floor, helplessly staring at the River Whale's body before looking at its claws.

Jyorta commanded the River Whale, watching it created a film of water around itself. It thickened it to the limit it could manipulate using its Trait. Now, even if he stood up, Jyorta would still be immersed within the film of water.

The Rigordile made a jump and swam through the film of water, soon arriving beside Jyorta. The River Whale took off to the air, feeling mild difficulty in moving due to the Rigordile's weight. Its flight speed was slow, akin to Jyorta's walking pace. Still, Jyorta didn't seem bothered. There wasn't much distance to traverse to the end of the layer, and he wasn't in too much of a rush.

A minute of travel wasn't much, considering all the advantages he reaped. 'If I consumed a Tier 4 Frenzy Fruit, I could only increase my Sync Rate by 0.1 percent per day. But now, my pace is many times faster.'

The River Whale approached the end of layer 3, adjusting itself to squeeze through the gap. Thankfully, the flight of stairs was replaced with a slope now and the path was wide enough for the River Whale to move forth. Otherwise, he would have to part with the River Whale, losing a massive advantage.  Jyorta heaved a sigh of relief, watching the River Whale pass through, albeit with difficulty. That was why he chose this River Whale in the first place.

It was an Esper, so its body was smaller than its Warrior counterpart. Moreover, it wasn't at the peak of Tier 2, so it hadn't overgrown itself to become beyond the size of the path between the layers. His considerations paid off.