53 A Case Of The Up And Downs
The surge of energy was insane. After activating |Mana Breathing|, I felt like I was inhaling indefinitely.
("This feels so… weird!") [Solace]
I quickly became light headed, which surprised me since I don't need to breathe.
"Warning: High levels of mana have been ingested. Reallocating to strength." [Spirit Guide]
My dizziness vanished for a moment, only for it to return not long after.
"Alert: Usage of |Mana Breathing| has caused a large strain on the body. You have gained experience. |Mana Breathing| has increased a level." [Spirit Guide]
I saw little black dots in my vision, darting around here and there.
"Warning: Strength stat limit exceeded. Reallocating mana to Agility." [Spirit Guide]
("Oh god…") [Solace]
Everything in sight became wavy. It made me wonder if this is what it was like to get high on drugs.
"Warning: Agility stat limit exceeded. Reallocating mana to Intelligence." [Spirit Guide]
("I'm gonna puke.") [Solace]
There wasn't a mouth I could puke from, but I didn't really want to know what would happen if I tried.
"Warning: Intelligence stat limit exceeded. Reallocating mana to Willpower." [Spirit Guide]
Suddenly, I felt stronger. Not in a physical sense, but in confidence. I felt as if I could climb a mountain without issue, except that I would actually be too lazy for that to happen.
"Warning: Willpower stat limit exceeded. Extended use of |Mana Breathing| has caused a large amount of stress on the body. |Mana Breathing| has increased a level." [Spirit Guide]
As soon as I was given the notification, the burden felt a lot easier to manage. The breathing didn't feel as intense, and my vision returned to normal.
("Ugh… Thank god it's over.") [Solace]
The moment I had peace of mind, I processed what the Spirit Guide had told me.
("Wait. Did my stats go up?") [Solace]
Unable to contain my curiosity, I called out my status.
("|Analyze|") [Solace]
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Name: Solace
Race: Forsaken Spirit
Gender: ???
Age: ???
Level: 23
Health: 2300/2300
Mana: 1500/1500
Strength: 400
Agility: 300
Intelligence: 200
Willpower: 300
Status: Recovering
Skills: |Mystic Tongue Lv. 5| |Analyze Lv. 1| |Appraisal Resistance Lv. 1| |Liquid Bullet Lv. 3| |Ashen Arrow Lv. 5| |Flame Cannon Lv. 3| |Wind Edge Lv. 4| |Cleanse Lv. 1| |Kindle Lv. 1| |Night Vision Lv. 1| |Earthen Shield Lv. 1| |Reinforce Lv. 1| |Paralyze Lv. 1| |Mimic Lv. 2| |Status Concealment Lv. 1| |Item Box Lv. 1| |Sound Interference Lv. 1| |Enchant Flame Lv. 1| |Fire Resistance Lv. 1| |Blazing Fist Lv. 1| |Liquid Barrage Lv. 1| |Convergence Lv. 1| |Shock Resistance Lv. 1| |Wardrobe Lv.1| |Mana Detection Lv. 1| |Mana Breathing Lv.3|
Unique Skill: N/A
Titles: |Contracted Spirit Of The Unfortunate Summoner| |Unresting Experience Trainer| |Challenger Of The Strong|
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("Huh. That went up quite a bit.") [Solace]
Lost in my own little world, I almost forgot Relton was still fighting.
"Father. I believe that you're underestimating me." [Relton]
"Such insolence." [Haverend]
Thrusting a hand out, Haverend's spirit lunged at Relton.
"|Lacra|. Take it down." [Relton]
("With pleasure.") [Lacra]
The two spirits brandished their weapons, clashing shields against polearm.
"|Terra Javelin|!" [Haverend]
A circle formed at his hand, firing out a spear created out of stone.
"You have acquired |Terra Javelin|." [Spirit Guide]
After seeing the spear coming at him, Relton responded in kind.
"|Hydro Cannon|." [Relton]
A blast of water flew out of Relton's hand, shattering the stone spear upon contact.
"You…! |Dante|! Destroy his spirit!" [Haverend]
The earthen spirit slammed it's shields together, causing them to tremble at an astonishing rate.
("It's… vibrating?") [Solace]
The moment I saw that, I knew how dangerous those shields have become. It reminded me of a vibrating blade back on earth, which was something that was capable of cutting through steel like butter.
("This…") [Lacra]
It seemed that |Lacra| had also noticed the danger. She attempted to back away, but the earthen spirit gave chase.
"|Lacra|! Block it!" [Relton]
Conjuring a wall of rippling water, |Lacra| attempted to block an incoming attack.
"Tear it down!" [Haverend]
The moment his spirit's shields touched the water, the wall split in two.
("Impossible!") [Lacra]
Caught with surprise, she didn't have time to defend herself.
"|Liquid Bullet|." [Relton]
Cool as can be, Relton knocked the trajectory of |Dante|'s attack out of the way.
("With a |Liquid Bullet|?!") [Solace]
("Y-young master…") [Lacra]
Lacra gathered her bearings, readying herself and her polearm.
"Hm. Sir Medwin, may I ask you a question?" [Haverend]
"Y-yes?" [Medwin]
Startled by the calling of his name, Medwin faced Haverend.
"Might I ask if you had brought your personal knight?" [Haverend]
"My personal knight? Ah… Yes… Yes! Indeed I have!" [Medwin]
"Is it possible for you to call upon him? I require his assistance." [Haverend]
Medwin shot him a puzzled look.
"I-I'm sorry Sir Haverend, but do you not have your own?" [Medwin]
"Unfortunately, my personal knight is out dealing with… other tasks. I have no choice but to ask for your assistance." [Haverend]
"If that is so, I shall call on my most powerful knight." [Medwin]
With a snap of his fingers, a bright light covered the room.
("My eyes!") [Solace]
The moment the light died down, I took notice of a man kneeling by Medwin's side.
"This is my most powerful knight, Sir Vanport." [Medwin]
