Chapter 470: First Gain Without Pain (1/2)

It was only eight hours later that I finally woke up and had a chance to check the notifications that I simply glanced at before dozing off…

'That was an especially nice sleep if I were to say so myself.'

Although the sky had already darkened, I was in a good mood thanks to the deep sleep that I just had. Being the one who initiated it, the absorption of the bloodline crystal earned itself a place on my 'nice' list.

However, it seemed to be trying even harder in order to get promoted…

'This is…'

[ Compatible bloodline essence has been absorbed! Fusion is in process… ]

[ Fusion progress 12%...38%...79%...99%... ]

[ Fusion complete! One branch of your bloodline has been enhanced! ]

[ As your bloodline has improved, your physical qualities have been elevated! ]

[ Strength +0.2! ]

[ Constitution +0.22! ]

[ Agility +0.14! ]

[ Dexterity +0.1! ]

Looking at the numbers that barely surpassed half a point, I was slightly astonished, this level of benefit was absurd!

'Such a small crystal could have such an effect…?!'

Looking at the effects once again, I couldn't help but come to a conclusion. The absorption of bloodline crystals was greatly similar to the effect of the system-influenced evolution, the only difference was the scale of the enhancement and the lack of involvement from 'Omni-Mastery'.

Considering that there were almost a dozen crystals left within the small box, I was slightly excited by the gains that I would receive. However, just as I was about to pick up the second crystal to immediately absorb it, I noticed that there was more to follow in the system log!

[ As your bloodline has improved, your bloodline talent has been influenced! ]

[ 'Dragonization' Advancement +2%! ]

'Even dragonization reacted?'

My excitement was washed away by shock due to the meaning of this, unlike simple stat additions that could still be obtained in another way, the advancement of 'Dragonization' had another meaning!

The ability's advancement requirements were quite strict, I had to undergo a second bloodline evolution for it to just reach the 'Intermediate' grade, and taking that into consideration, I doubted even another bloodline evolution could allow it to advance again.

Naturally, just that single advancement had a massive effect, making it completely worthy of its strict requirements, but that was exactly why I was shocked by the bloodline crystal's ability to affect it!

'Another!'

Instead of debating the crystals' value in my mind, I simply picked another and answered the system's automatic question positively, allowing the green liquid to seep into my skin once again…

'This is definitely a new sensation!'

Although it could be barely compared to the refreshing sensation of taking a good shower, the sensation itself was very new due to a very important reason…

'A process of gaining power that doesn't involve pain, but the exact opposite!'

So far, breaking through in any field was always a painful process, whether it was weapon or elemental practice, even my first evolution itself was like that. If I had to recount the number of times I had to endure various levels of pain, I might even start to feel bad about myself. The level of my 'Pain Immunity' was enough proof of that.

However, unlike any of these instances, absorbing the bloodline crystal felt 'good' in a sense, and still increased my abilities. That was exactly what made this experience a revolutionary experience for me!

[ Compatible bloodline essence has been absorbed! Fusion is in process… ]

[ Fusion progress… ]

[ Fusion complete! One… ]

[ As your bloodline has improved… ]

[ Strength +0.14! ]

[ Constitution +0.18! ]