Chapter 13

Chapter 13

1st person Pov:

'Open status'

[Name: Michael von Revstein

Age: 1

Level: 1

Exp: 0\100

Hp: 20\20

Mp: 20\20

Strength: 1

Agility: 1

Endurance\Stamina: 1

Intelligence: 5

Wisdom: 11

Sense: 1

Charm: 10

Stat points: 6

Skills: none

Skill points: 2

Titles: none]

My Mp storage has increased. Other than that, I haven't seen any changes from increasing my intelligence stat. Now the next step is to create a mana heart. But I don't have any knowledge of doing that. Should I hit the library again?

[It is detected that the user wishes to create a mana heart in the body. The system can help in creating a mana heart without any repercussions and side effects. The mana heart created by the system would also be created faster. The cost of creating a mana heart is 5 stat points. Would the user like to proceed?]

[Yes\No]

It is a very tempting offer. I don't know what stat to increase right now. I also don't know how much to increase a stat. this might not cause any significant changes in my body, and I might end up losing all stat points. The best option right now is to create this bridge between my soul and body to bring mana over. The pros of creating a mana heart outweigh the pros of increasing stats.

'Yes.'

[Creating mana heart. Five stat points will be consumed]

[1 % .... 12%]

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3rd person Pov:

Immediately after saying 'Yes', Michael started feeling warm throughout his body. It felt somewhat similar to when circulating Ki. But its process was anything but similar to the process Ki circulation. 'Circulation of Ki was a painful process because it strengthens one's body from the inside by tempering it. The pain that comes with bone tempering was very painful even to those who were used to it. That is why willpower was a must-factor for a martial artist. But this, this is nowhere near that. On the contrary, this feels calm and refreshing. If Ki is barren and erratic, then Mana is smooth and serene.'

[96%.... 98%]

Throughout the process, Michael was only feeling calm. It was like his heart was being nourished from the inside. 'Another difference is shown yet again Between Mana and Ki. The latter is very dangerous for internal organs which increases the chances of internal injuries. This phenomenon was known as Ki deviation. That is why martial artists were not to be disturbed during Ki circulation. Mana however feels as if it is nourishing my heart and making it stronger. My speculation was right. It will improve blood circulation throughout my body. If mana heart can also circulate mana through the blood vessels, then it might be able to nourish other organs too.' Differences between mana and Ki were surprising and beneficial to Michael. This discovery led to him figuring out other uses of mana heart.

[100%]

[Mana heart has been created]

[Congratulations. You now have a mana heart which can help additional mana inside your body]

[Mp storage increased by 10]

[Mana heart: Level 1

Effects:

#1: Improved Mana circulation

#2: Mana sensitivity increased by 5%

#3: Additional unit for mana (10)]

'Wah …... It was worth it to sacrifice 5 stat points for this. I might not have been able to attain all these effects by investing in any stat. it was the right call to make.' As if to agree with his decision, a notification was displayed in front of Michael's vision.

[For making a correct decision and achieving great results, your wisdom stat has increased by 1]

'So, I can increase wisdom stat this way too. This is good. Now I can think of a few ways to raise my stats. But first and foremost, I will circulate Mana in my body to see its other effects.' Coming to this decision, Michael sat cross-legged, or at least he tried to as his toddler's legs were too short to cross so he had no choice but to sit with his legs straight. 'This damn toddler body. But it's okay since it does not matter how I sit as long as I circulate my energy.' With coming to this decision his breathing pattern changed.

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1st person Pov:

"Inefficient", is the only word I can use to describe this. The circulation is 5 times faster than one complete cycle of Ki circulation. As for results, they are even less than five times. I can feel my organs being nourished every time. But for some reason, the effect is too insignificant. Nothing too significant has happened after completing 5 cycles of circulation. Even one cycle of Ki circulation shows significant results. But in this case, nothing too significant. The results are too slow.

I need to do something about this. If only my heart won't do it, I need other factors. There are two methods I can think of. One is external. I have read about magic artifacts in the books in the library. Surely there must be something that can increase my sensitivity to mana. The second method is to transform my other organs to hold mana as well. One Brain, two lungs, two kidneys, and one liver. If I can do the same procedure to the other organs as well, then the chances of success are very high.

The first method requires time as I have to grow up for that to ask for them from my parents. I can't even speak right now so it is impossible for now. The second method requires stat points which further requires me to increase my level. Except for quests I don't know of any other methods to do that.

I can try mimicking the same method the system used. I can remember the method and how I felt back then. If I can somehow mimic it then, it is not an impossible idea. But the system mentioned repercussions and side effects. I don't know what they are or what will cause them throughout the method. Unless I know the answer to that question, then doing this is foolish. Shall I try asking it? It might even answer.

"Ahem… The system, can you tell me the side-effects and repercussions I will have if I fail to create a mana heart."

[If a mana heart is not created correctly, then a person might become retarded and in the worst-case scenario, their heart might stop beating]

"Meaning death, mental or literal."