Ch- 13 "The Unforeseen Evolution"

"Hmm? My Strength, Agility, and Vitality have increased by 0.1. Although it doesn't seem like much at first, I get the feeling that they will keep increasing just because of 'Adaptation' and 'Evolution,' and they would increase drastically if I continue 'Extracting and Integrating' with more special abilities," Swayam pondered.

"And why does 'Sixth Sense' have a star at the end of it? Let's just see what it's all about," he said, as he noted a few rearranged details and spotted some additional elements in his status.

"A.I. Chip, please provide detailed information about the rearranged and new sections in the Special and Sub Category sections," Swayam requested.

[Beep! Showing Main section detailed information!]

[ •Extraction : Inherent ability to extract anything and everything from anywhere.] [ •Integration : Inherent ability to integrate anything and everything.]

[Beep! Showing Sub Category detailed information!]

[•A.I. Chip : A handy assistant with two primary functions; Data Storage and Analysis.] (Evolution Possible)

[ •Sixth Sense : An intuitive faculty giving awareness not explicable in terms of normal perception.

Vellus Hair Sensation : Due to Spiders Slit Sensilla integration, you can now sense Nature, Vibration, and any incoming danger towards you. (Spider Sense, baby!!)

Mechanoreceptors : A sense organ or cell that responds to mechanical stimuli such as touch or sound has been integrated with your pores.

Thermo/Hygrosensilla : They usually contain three sensory cells, a moist-, a dry-, and a cold-sensitive cell. Being able to adapt to cold, dry, and wet environments.

Tuft Hair : Because of sensilla integration, your pores and Vellus hairs have created a unique connection, allowing you to carry 170 times the weight of your body and stick to any surface easily.]

[•Resilience : Ability to function normally amidst any unfavorable condition.

"You are able to resist any unfavorable condition to you."]

[•Adaptation : Evolutionary adaptation, or simply adaptation, is the adjustment of organisms to their environment in order to improve their chances at survival in that environment.

"You are able to adapt to any environment and/or condition."]

[•Evolution : Evolution is the change in the characteristics of a species over several generations and relies on the process of natural selection.

"You are able to evolve in any situation."]

Swayam's curiosity continued to grow as he marveled at the newfound capabilities and potential within these abilities.

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"Well, that's some new information right there. And that also explains why, even though I could potentially carry 170 times my body weight, the base stat of my body hasn't changed that much at all.

So, it seems I haven't fully adapted to the newly integrated powers yet. Honestly, I'm not sure how much time it would take before the 'Adaptation' and 'Evolution' powers I integrated myself with fully manifest," he pondered.

As I contemplated my situation further, the thought "I am proud of that hasty decision I suppose" crossed my mind. It seemed that the choices I had made were beginning to reveal their significance.

"A.I. Chip, speculate on how much time it will take for my body to be fully adapted to these powers," Swayam inquired.

[Beep! Task Established!]

[Speculated time for full adaptation is 34 hours, 25 minutes, and 16 seconds.]

[Warning! Host may also experience extreme fluctuations in strength during the adaptation process.]

Swayam contemplated the situation, realizing the potential dangers of his recent experimentation.

"Well, f*ck. At least the good thing is that I initiated this whole 'Extraction and Integration' fiasco only after returning home. Otherwise, I'm not sure what could have happened to me if I did this while walking or, even worse, while driving on the road. If I did that, I most probably would have ended up in the hospital," he thought, feeling thankful for his caution. A relieved sigh involuntarily escaped his mouth.

"But what now?" he wondered. Suddenly, extreme weakness assaulted his body and mind. Desperate to seek help, he reached for the emergency button near his bed before succumbing to the overwhelming sensations and hearing the A.I. Chip's response just before fainting.

[Beep! Host's body, mind, and soul going through a qualitative change. No danger to Host detected. Initiating standby and observation mode.]

As Swayam lay there, unconscious, the A.I. Chip diligently monitored his condition, ready to provide assistance or information as needed during this transformative process.

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