Chapter 348: All Problems’ Solutions Is Mana [GOLDEN TICKET BONUS]
Fortunately, the knowledge he had gained from Superior Body Reinforcement Spell made improving Lightning Reflex considerably easier.
He already understood how mana could strengthen different parts of his body, so the remaining challenge was identifying which neurons would provide the greatest improvement when reinforced.
The process itself was relatively straightforward, although carrying it out would require extensive experimentation.
Alex needed to reinforce different neurons, measure the resulting changes in his reaction speed, and determine which combinations produced the best results.
He immediately began testing different arrangements, repeatedly adjusting the mana circulating through his nervous system. However, the human body contained an enormous number of neurons, and the possible combinations were practically endless.
Moreover, he couldn’t simply remember which arrangements worked best, since even his enhanced memory had limits. He needed a reliable method of recording his results so that he could compare different combinations without repeating unnecessary experiments.
Alex glanced toward the enormous board and noticed several markers resting beneath it. He picked one up and began writing down each combination he tested, along with the corresponding improvement in his reaction speed.
Since he was using Superior Body Reinforcement Spell to enhance his movements, his writing speed was considerably faster than an ordinary person’s. Before long, the available space on the board had been completely filled with numbers and diagrams.
However, Alex had no intention of stopping merely because he had run out of writing space. He turned toward the surrounding bookshelves, remembering that every book in the library contained nothing but blank pages.
’Well, at least these books are finally going to be useful,’ he smiled, pulling several books from the nearest shelf.
He began recording his experimental results on their pages, placing each completed book on the floor so that he could easily refer to its contents.
As his experiments continued, more and more books accumulated around him. Hundreds of them soon covered the library floor, their pages displaying different neuron combinations and the results of his tests.
Alex occasionally needed to rearrange them, removing books containing inferior combinations while keeping the more promising results close enough for reference. However, the sheer number of open books eventually left him with almost no room to move around.
After considering the problem for a moment, Alex created a Mana Shuriken, and used it to lift himself into the air.
He then began flying around the library, using his mana to pull books toward him, write down his experimental results, and return them to the floor before moving on to the next.
Surprisingly, Alex found himself enjoying the process immensely. He had always loved learning magic, but he hadn’t expected something as repetitive as testing neuron combinations to be this entertaining, especially outside an actual battle.
As he continued flying around, hundreds of combinations gradually became thousands, then tens of thousands, with each experiment bringing him closer to understanding the most efficient arrangements. Time passed without Alex noticing, and he only stopped when his vision suddenly spun, nearly causing him to fall.
He carefully landed in an empty space between the books, breathing heavily as sweat dripped from his forehead. Despite his exhaustion, however, he was still smiling.
’Seems like I’ve used too much energy, and Advanced Blood Vitalization Spell couldn’t keep up,’ Alex thought, examining his trembling hands.
Since he hadn’t performed any particularly demanding physical activities, most of that energy must have been consumed by his brain.
Alex wiped the blood dripping from his nose, healed the damage using Minor Heal Spell, and picked up the nearest book containing his latest experimental results. He activated both Spells while reinforcing his neurons according to the recorded combination, and almost immediately, several notifications appeared before his eyes.
[Soul Recovery Spell has leveled up. Level 2 → Level 3.]
[Lightning Reflex Spell has leveled up. Level 7 → Level 9.]
[Advanced Battle Instinct Spell has leveled up. Level 7 → Level 9.]
Alex smiled. Soul Recovery had finally reached and the soul injuries he gained in the Void were now healed quite a bit. He was also pleased that Lightning Reflex Spell and Advanced Battle Instinct Spells had advanced to Level 9, leaving them only one Level away from mastery. Since he had been training them simultaneously, he was confident that he could reach Level 10 relatively soon.
’Now comes the difficult part,’ Alex thought, considering his next experiment. Although he believed the two spells were compatible, he couldn’t predict which evolutions their combination would produce.
To increase his chances of obtaining the evolution he wanted, he needed to use both spells together in a way that would guide his Talent toward the desired result. Alex sat down and generated a small quantity of Lightning Mana, carefully thinning it until its intensity became extremely weak.
He then slowly directed it toward his brain, knowing that even a minor mistake could kill him. His heart pounded as he surrounded his brain with a thin layer of Lightning Mana, attempting to strengthen the electrical signals traveling between his neurons.
At the same time, he reinforced the affected tissues, hoping they could withstand the additional electrical activity. The process was extremely dangerous, but Alex continued adjusting the mana while carefully monitoring his brain’s reactions.
Whenever the electrical stimulation became excessive, he attempted to correct it before the resulting damage grew too severe. Occasionally, his limbs twitched involuntarily as the experiments interfered with his nervous system.
Blood gradually began dripping from his eyes, nose, and ears, while the veins across his forehead bulged under the strain. Alex could sense several bodily functions becoming increasingly unstable, but he remained calm and continued experimenting.
He used Life Mana to repair the damage whenever necessary, gradually improving his control over the strengthened electrical signals. After an unknown amount of time, several notifications finally appeared.
[Lightning Reflex Spell has leveled up. Level 9 → Level 10.]
[Lightning Reflex Spell has reached Max Level.]
[Lightning Reflex Spell can now be evolved. Choose an Evolution…]
Another series of notifications followed almost immediately.
[Advanced Battle Instinct Spell has leveled up. Level 9 → Level 10.]
[Advanced Battle Instinct Spell has reached Max Level.]
[Advanced Battle Instinct Spell can now be evolved. Choose an Evolution…]
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