NOVEL NEXT Chapter 4: 4
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The next morning, Ethan woke up at 5 a.m., showered, and cleaned himself.
He sat at his desk and said, 'Show status.'
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[Personal Information Panel]
Name: [Ethan Riddle]
Race: [Human]
Talent: [Creation]
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[Attributes]
- Energy: [50/50]
- Body: [50]
- Spirit: [50]
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Skills:
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Ethan looked at his energy, smiled, and said, "Let's get to work."
He thought about a pill that, if consumed, would purify his bloodline. After a moment, he felt a spherical object in his hand. He opened his eyes and found a dark red pill in his palm. Without hesitation, he put it in his mouth and swallowed it. Immediately, he felt energy coursing through his body, filling his being. After a few seconds, the sensation stopped. He opened his eyes and looked around but didn't notice any external changes.
He opened his status and looked.
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[Personal Information Panel]
Name: [Ethan Riddle]
Race: [Human 5/1]
Talent: [Creation]
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[Attributes]
- Energy: [60/45]
- Body: [60]
- Spirit: [60]
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Skills:
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[Storage]
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He noticed that all his attributes had increased by ten and that he needed five pills to ascend. He smiled joyfully and, without delay, imagined four more pills, which appeared in his hand.
He consumed them one after another, observing the changes in his stats. When he swallowed the last pill, a strange sensation overwhelmed him, lasting for several minutes. He opened his eyes and felt euphoria spreading throughout his body. He felt full of energy and vitality. He opened his status and saw his attributes.
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[Personal Information Panel]
Name: [Ethan Riddle]
Race: [Average Human]
Talent: [Creation]
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[Attributes]
- Energy: [100/25]
- Body: [100]
- Spirit: [100]
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Skills:
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Ethan felt excited by the increase in his strength and energy. Then he looked at his race status and saw it had changed to "Average Human." Did this mean there was another possibility for evolution? Before attempting anything, he decided to ask the system, which answered his question.
[Yes, sir, there is another possibility for racial evolution, but you must create stronger pills than the ones currently used. The system also recommends creating the "Appraisal" skill to make things easier for the host.]
Ethan was initially excited, then surprised by the system's advice. "Appraisal? How could I forget? It's a basic skill in every system-based novel." Without delay, Ethan imagined a skill that could evaluate things and help them evolve with each use.
After a few moments, Ethan felt the change. He opened his status and saw what had changed.
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[Personal Information Panel]
Name: [Ethan Riddle]
Race: [Average Human]
Talent: [Creation]
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[Attributes]
- Energy: [100/15]
- Body: [100]
- Spirit: [100]
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Skills: [Appraisal]
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Ethan smiled, then decided to test it on the pill he was about to create. He imagined the pill, and after a moment, it appeared in his hand—the same pill as before, but darker in color. He decided to use the Appraisal skill on it.
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Name: Bloodline Purification Pill
Quality: Medium
Description:
A pill that helps purify human bloodline by one level without any side effects.
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Ethan smiled after testing his new skill, then swallowed the pill. After a few moments, he opened his eyes and looked at the system interface.
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[Personal Information Panel]
Name: [Ethan Riddle]
Race: [Average Human 5/1]
Talent: [Creation]
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[Attributes]
- Energy: [120/5]
- Body: [120]
- Spirit: [120]
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Skills: [Appraisal]
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A full twenty points!!! Ethan was shocked by the increase.
Then he looked at his energy, which was almost depleted, and asked the system,
"How much time is needed to regenerate my energy now?"
[Five hours, sir.]
Ethan smiled because the time had decreased, but he wondered,
"System, shouldn't the time for regeneration increase with the amount of energy gained??"
[Wrong, host. As your Body and Spirit attributes increase, the efficiency and speed of absorption also increase. To simplify, imagine a pipe filled with muddy water flowing into a pool. After removing most of the impurities, the water flow increases, reducing the time needed to fill the pool.]
Ethan felt satisfied with the system's explanation and decided to continue after his energy was fully regenerated. In the meantime, he decided to explore his newfound strength, starting with his physical power.
Of course, he couldn't test it at home. After some thought, he decided to go to the nearby public park. He put on his clothes, left his room, quietly descended the stairs, and exited the house. He looked around and saw no one in the vicinity. He smiled, then walked a bit to leave the neighborhood and reached the park. He couldn't contain himself any longer and, without thinking, stomped his foot on the ground with such force that it cracked. He started running at an insane, unnatural speed. Unable to control it due to his shock, he crashed into a tree.
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The tree broke and fell from the impact. Ethan tumbled to the ground for several meters before stopping. He stood up in shock and looked at himself, finding not even a scratch on his body. He was stunned but didn't dwell on it. After testing his speed, he tried jumping as high as he could. He leaped, creating a crater in the ground from the force, and soared into the sky, reaching a height of 150 meters before falling back down at high speed. He landed, creating a two-meter-wide crater. Of course, he didn't land on his feet but directly on his back. He stood up without a scratch and felt no pain from the fall. He stood on his feet, a smile breaking across his face. The final test was raw strength. He looked at a nearby tree, clenched his fist, and lifted it. With a swift, almost invisible motion, he punched the tree, creating a hole in it. The tree split and was propelled forward with such force that it crashed into another tree, destroying both upon impact.
Ethan felt satisfied with his physical strength, then turned to his spiritual power. He didn't know how to use it, so he decided to ask the system.
"System, what is the use of Spirit?"
[Spirit has many uses. If we assume the body is a dry branch, then Spirit is the pure water that nourishes and energizes it. In more practical terms, you can harness your spiritual power to effectively control your surroundings.]
So, it's similar to telekinesis. Alright, let's try it.
Ethan focused on the fallen tree and tried to lift it. Moments later, the tree rose into the air without warning. He thought about throwing it, and it was hurled forward with great force.
Ethan smiled, pleased with his newfound abilities, and tried to think of another way to use them. After some thought, a crazy idea came to him: Could he fly using his spiritual power? Without hesitation, he began experimenting. After some time concentrating, he managed to lift himself a few meters into the air. He laughed with joy, but the sudden excitement caused him to lose focus, and he fell face-first. He stood up and tried again. After several minutes of failed attempts, he finally gained control and hovered in the air. He soared higher, reaching the clouds, and tried to touch them. He flew through the sky, increasing his speed. This new experience gave him an adrenaline rush. Before he realized it, it was almost 7 a.m., and his sister would wake up soon. He flew back home at top speed, landing gently in front of the door. He opened the door, entered, and returned to his room, lying on his bed for a while. His experiment had been filled with overwhelming excitement.
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