Insights and Nighttime Contemplations

As Kai lies on his bed, his mind absorbs in contemplation, he feels a surge of curiosity about something that has been nagging at him.

He decides to reach out to the System, hoping for some clarity.

"Hey, I didn't ask you this earlier, but I noticed a difference between Ethan's initial stats and mine, particularly in attributes like Luck and Charm. Why are his stats higher when I first checked mine?" Kai inquires, genuinely puzzled.

The System responds, "That's because your stats were consumed during the integration process. Not just Luck and Charm, but other stats as well."

"Huh? Consumed? For what purpose?" Kai's eyebrows furrow, trying to make sense of the situation.

The System elucidates, "During our integration, some energy is needed to ensure the process goes smoothly and doesn't harm you. I use a portion of your stats as an energy source for this purpose. That's why your stats were lower when you first saw them."

Kai finds this revelation surprising. "I see..." he mutters, processing the information.

The System, sensing Kai's confusion, asks, "What is that response, Kai?"

Kai, still wrapping his head around it, replies, "Hm? What?"

The System persists, "Aren't you going to ask more questions?"

Kai chuckles at the System's persistence. "Oh, I understand now. You're asking those questions because you expect me to be worried or curious.

Well, don't worry, there's nothing wrong with me. I'm not worried because you provide me with stat points, and with those, I can easily boost my stats."

The System understands and replies, "Alright then." It closes the conversation, leaving Kai to his thoughts.

Kai shifts his gaze towards the window, pondering the events of the day.

After a while, he falls asleep, his mind still contemplating the integration process and its implications on his initial stats.

Hours later, Kai wakes up and glances at his phone, revealing the late hour of midnight.

He remembers falling asleep earlier than usual and realizes he can't go back to sleep. To avoid waking his family, he tiptoes upstairs, reaching the peaceful refuge of the rooftop.

The moonlit sky, adorned with countless stars, captivates Kai's attention.

He feels a connection to the universe and the tranquility it offers. "Alright, this is enough for now," he whispers to himself, savoring the peaceful moment.

Kai has brought along a technique book, and he opens it with anticipation, eager to dive into the profound wisdom within its pages.

He immerses himself in the text, absorbing the intricate details of the technique. After about an hour of focused reading, a series of notifications appear before him:

[You acquire Elemental Soulforge Technique]

[You gain an understanding of Elemental Soulforge Technique]

[Intelligence increases by 1]

Kai feels a surge of accomplishment. "So, reading the material thoroughly can help me acquire new techniques, and it seems my Intelligence receives a boost too," he mumbles to himself.

As he delves deeper into the technique's principles, he grasps that it revolves around the concept of Chakra.

Unlike other techniques that utilize spiritual veins, Elemental Soulforge harnesses Chakras as the conduit for spiritual energy.

Kai feels a growing urge to test the technique, but just as he's about to begin, a notification appears:

[Root Chakra is not Unlocked yet]

[You can't cultivate moon energy yet]

[It is recommended to first cultivate in an environment with Earth energy]

Kai processes the information, contemplating its significance. "To begin cultivating this technique, I need to unlock the Root Chakra and be in an environment with Earth energy. Intriguing.

Also, it mentions that I can't cultivate moon energy, but there's no direct mention of moon energy in the book," he ponders.

While lost in thought, more notifications materialize:

[You gain new Insights]

[You create a new method]

[Your understanding of the technique increases]

[Intelligence increases by 2]

Kai's eyes light up with realization.

His theory about using Moon energy as a substitute for Water energy seems validated by the system's response.

Understanding that he can't cultivate the technique at the moment, he leaves the rooftop and returns to his room.

Kai knows that his journey towards mastering these techniques will be filled with challenges, learning, and gradual progress.

As he lies in bed, he thinks about the incredible possibilities and the fascinating mysteries he is yet to unravel.