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Book 4 Chapter 14

Book 4 Chapter 14

Divine system active, System is now able to scan and analyze elementary physiology and demigod divinity

Your divinity has been analyzed and the God System has been unlocked due to your divine spark

Divinity of Perseverance

Your Divinity is connected to the very nature of Perseverance and so your primary abilities connect to your undying will to preserve against the odds. Because of the Divine system coming online, you can now learn to grant blessings to mortals. Due to the nature of your divinity, you will also begin to hear the voices of mortals who wish to preserve against their limits as well as those begging for aid against insurmountable odds. The blessing can come in the form of physical strength granted by the blessing, healing from an momentary increase of healing factor or barriers granted by the blessing.

At the same time, the activation of this system will also allow your divine spark to reveal more knowledge about your own divinity through soul searching through the spark itself and teach you how you should seek out disciples and how to properly teach them about yourself and your divinity.

As a part of the gamer system, demigods and gods are granted special class management related to their religion. This allows them to grant mortals unique classes such as priesthood, paladins and other similar classes which grants unique blessings to much weaker mortals, allowing them to fight with exceptionally greater strength.

Trait system has been upgraded and can now support 8 traits infusion. Furthermore, the Triple Meridian System has been perfected after the analysis of 90% of earth’s life forms in both humans and animals. Due to the advancement in the trait shop and the energy efficiency, the system will now implement the triple meridians system within all living creatures. Which energies activate through natural growth is up to each person.

The Trait shop has also gained the option to force activate any one of the 3 dantian within the body; however should the innate traits of the person allow activation through proper usage of the ability, that capacity will be blocked.

The final change to the Trait shop involves innate Physiologies. Physiologies is a complete racial trait packet. Powerless humans, upon using 5 points in all stats besides intelligence, will have the meridians and the complete Human physiology infused into their bodies. It will erase diseased DNA and improve humanity to its healthiest natural benchmark for full blooded humans. People who have active abilities of any form are humans who’s ancestry descended from one of thousands of other mythical races far too blended to activate in full. The System is currently scanning to locate the most viable physiologies for each person which will permit all the biological capacities of that race. Accepting the full physiology, however, means that you are going to accept being a different race.

Robin read that and knew the idea he had two years ago, about the world breaking down into clans, would definitely be coming true. His lips pressed because of this as he looked at the others.

Lola looked and smiled, “I’ve been suggested to get the full human physiology. It will more perfectly merge my human and devil blood since I have a natural devil blood mixed in.” Lola said.

Milo and Shoji looked at each other, “So we both have human physiology.” Shoji said.

“It makes sense for a Necromancer and an Esper to have human physiology since they don’t stop being human.” Robin said.

He then checked for his own.

With the immense stores of knowledge pertaining to your DNA along with the slowly recovering connection to the ancient sources of knowledge pertaining to Physiologies and Divinities, the system has accessed that your DNA is a 90% human, 5% Fae, 5% Earth Dragon

The Fae part is specific to a spiritual entity born of a tree bearing sap that refines into natural rubber while the earth dragon part consists purely of their scales, or specifically the section of their power which hardens their scales to become indestructible.

By nature, these two bloodlines would be impossible to merge as dragon and fae inherently counteract each other and is the likely reason why your DNA only merged because it was so damaged

He looked over at Ruth next to him and she naturally had the same amount though her Earth Dragon was 2% while her fae part was 8% since she got far less of their dad’s hardening.

“So… my hardening comes from earth dragons.” Robin commented curiously. “And our rubber comes from fairies or fae born from ancient rubber trees.” Robin said.

“Earth dragons? You don’t show anything even close to that.” Milo said.

“It says here that it is purely the ability to harden their scales to become indestructible. All the other abilities are no longer present, in fact without the further damage to this DNA from our birth, these powers would be impossible to merge since dragons and fae seem to counter each other.” Robin scowled.

Clearly this was just another genetic obstacle on their path.

“Even I have some earth dragon DNA, even if far less. The faintest part probably related to my physical strength, probably.” Ruth said.

Robin nodded, “So how will this physiology packet work?” Robin asked.

There is very poor compatibility however because the system has worked a merge into the DNA as it already is and merged it into one sequence, it has learned to better combine these incompatible groups. However, continuing with the merged DNA will result in you becoming your own race among other ‘rubber fae’ who are rubber trait hosts.

“Do we become genetically incompatible?” Robin asked.

No but you become genetically selective, making your capacity to reproduce significantly harder. Either you will require a pure human mate or discover other humans with similar hybrid status. It should be noted that your constant biological transformation via training, will continue to evolve your DNA even without the physiology and you will create your own breed if you leave it but you will not possess native abilities unique to the birth creatures within your DNA.

“So it is either, trudge through the minefield that is incompatible genetics for making offspring or avoid the natural abilities within these unique creatures.” Robin said with a sigh.

“Seems even after becoming a Demigod, the choices and fight for power isn’t any less hard.” Ruth said.

“What do you plan?” Robin asked.

She looked at the traits and windows, “How will this affect me since I only have the physical boost?” Ruth asked.

The infused physiology will try to fully activate 100% of all physiologies and typically human DNA is the weakest and will merge with the mystical bloodlines to properly activate them. If you accept all 3 physiologies, you will need to work through the incompatibilities by building trait bridges to eventually become a Fae Dragon.

“That… I don’t want to stop being human but I don’t want to lose my powers even if Dragon DNA would likely push me to be like the Dragon King in antarctica.” Robin said.

“I would also be combining hardening back into my body wouldn’t I?” Ruth asked.

Everyone was clearly having a much easier time but who would have thought the most inconsequential abilities, rubber body and hardening, had its origins from such conflicting sources.

“Is there no way to make human physiology the primary and the others more like the secondary?” Milo asked.

Negative because humanity is a template, the raw model from which all other mythical creatures are born. When fused with human DNA, all mythical creatures' DNA will slowly activate as time goes on until the offspring achieves the full blooded form even if much slower then the parent and typically it is more refined as more human DNA is mixed into it.

The twins looked at one another but before making any decision they asked, “If we got these traits, is there really no one else for us to look for partners?” Robin asked.

“And how does it affect our divinities since it's always been human form?” Robin asked.

Analyzing and simulating…

The system went silent and very quickly they realized that it was going through a lot of calculations.

It perplexed them why the twins had such difficult choices in life to be able to reach the level that others could naturally grow into.

The group accepted their improvement, it would only benefit them but Ruth and Robin’s steps were all measured.

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The system did not reply or return with an answer so eventually they went out for fresh air and surprisingly Robin ran into Marcus screaming at the system.

“What are you shouting about?” Robin shouted over his loud voice.

“This stupid system is saying that I have to pick between physiologies, either Great Ape or titan, it is not even making an effort to merge them.” He cursed.

Robin frowned because the giant DNA made up a massive part of Marcus’ power, not to mention it is generations worth of his family's attempts to achieve this particular mix.

Due to the incompatibility, please pick one of the two physiologies to be able to gain all the benefits of either one. It will enhance the primary traits and your body will slowly flush out the secondary traits as it merges your human physiology and the chosen one.

Great Ape Physiology

The Physiology gained from analyzing every last great ape, including humans, and building the DNA of the perfect ape. All the greatest genetic evolutions in the millions of individual great apes have been analyzed to produce this physiology.

Titan Physiology

Titans are the original giants, considered the avatars of nature, they were the first gods born when the personification of the cosmos mated with the personification of the earth. The DNA is born directly from Gaia herself. They are the parents of naturally born gods who tower immensely over mortal beings.

Robin frowned at that and Marcus nodded, “See what I mean, this stupid thing isn’t making any effort to merge them.” He said.

“Well the gamer space is effectively run by Gaia’s soul. That is who writes all this so I can understand why she would not want to combine her children with ape DNA.” Robin said but he also agreed that Marcus shouldn’t give up powers. It was like Robin giving up his hardening for pure Fae.

“After all the effort I put to build up my traits, this is bullshit!” Marcus cursed.

“System, is there absolutely no combination that works?” Robin asked.

The system was silent for a long minute before they heard the wind, akin to a sigh.

Titan physiology will grant the user access to near cosmic potential. They are natural born gods born of the power of the cosmos and the blood of the earth. They are the parents of gods and the true rulers of the earth if not for their lumbering size making them targets for the smaller children who were born after.

Merging ape DNA would dilute the power greatly, the creature would not be elemental forces but flesh and blood.

“In other words, he will be the child of a titan and not a titan, what he wants to be.” Robin countered.

Another wind like a sigh blew in their surroundings.

Pure Great Ape physiology cannot merge with Titan DNA. It is too refined, I can only succeed with a link, that will have to be bridged with time and seeking unique traits over countless years from future generations, by including all primate DNA. This will mean the great apes as well as Lesser apes like monkeys.

Marcus’s eyes shined, “Finally! If you could do that then you should have said that from the start! Why did it take bubble gum showing up for you to be reasoned with!” Marcus complained.

Primate Physiology

The Physiology gained from analyzing every last kind of primate, both lesser and greater apes and including humans, and building the DNA of the perfect ape. All the best genetic evolutions in the millions of individual great apes have been analyzed to produce this physiology.

Primate Giant Physiology

A 40% compatible physiology grouping of Primate and Titan DNA. This physiology dilutes titan DNA through primate DNA producing a giant primate breed. Can be considered a Primate Titan however this will cause genetic isolation from both primates and titans and will require specially prepared mate with the same physiology should you want to mate.

“Wait… you are excluding human physiology right?” Robin asked.

The system produced only a “...” screen before it appeared once more after properly adding that into the mix.

Primate Giant Physiology

A 50% compatible physiology grouping of Primate and Titan DNA. This physiology dilutes titan DNA through primate DNA producing a giant primate breed. Can be considered a Primate Titan however this will cause genetic isolation from both primates and titans.

Mating will be exclusive either to Humans, Primate or Primate Giants. Physiology is genetically isolated from titans.

“So human DNA improved the stability.” Marcus muttered.

“Yeah.” Robin said.

“What about you?” Marcus asked.

“The system is still simulating because I have DNA of highly incompatible mythical creatures. I asked it to see how it affects our divinity and partner searching, much like you.” He said pointing to the bottom.

“So tribal life is back.” Marcus muttered.

“Effectively yeah, at least the genetic dangers will finally calm down once everyone has figured out their physiology. Then it will be the result of either hard work or racial traits.” Robin said.

“Yeah… Now that I look at this… it means I’ll get a tail as well.” Marcus muttered and some of the others chuckled and Marcus looked at them and raised a brow, “You bastards, are you going to get Great ape or Primate?” he asked.

They all looked at him confused. At least half were actual monkeys and the other were other breeds of great apes.

“Get Primates, that way you guys benefit from the entire spectrum of apes. A tail is just another limb that you can benefit from.” He said and had the system simulate the possible problems he could face so he could plan accordingly.

Robin left him to it, there were a lot of people going through similar hardships and many people not picking something out.

Robin wanted to check the god system as well but he didn’t feel like touching it until he worked out his DNA. His sister, however, was exceptionally excited because she said she had full Earth Dragon DNA due to their father. It was ironic that the least complex power in the family would become the easiest to pick from.

The physiology would need a shit ton of energy to fully infuse of course but it would set their bodies to build it up as long as they provide the energy for it. The easiest and first thing to build would always be human physiology in the entire human race. The second ones would be the slow to build ones.

He had to stop for a moment and think about her hardening. When he thought about it, and how it was formed, it surprised him that he had not noticed. His father had a very jagged hardening form, like his body folding in on itself like a jagged rock which was painful to punch. His sister had rough scales which caused a similar effect; they had worked to make that power flow throughout her body but now she was likely to develop dragon-like abilities and he was honestly curious about how his little sister would grow.

“Are you going to get it?” Robin asked.

“Yeah! I searched up earth dragons! They are said to have the strongest defense of all dragons in fantasy novels! I want to be just like Miss America and be so durable that nothing can affect me!” She said with a bright shine in her eyes.

Robin smiled, “Good goal.” He said.

“What about you and sis? If I have it then you have it right?” She asked.

“Yeah but we also have mom’s power which is a Fae, or some kind of fairy creature and the two aren’t compatible.” He said.

Judith’s face showed shock, “Ruth as well?!” She asked.

“Yep. We are debating about getting both since it would mean a lot of years working to build the compatibility and likely a lot of genetic conflicts since they are inherently incompatible. It only works because of just how much the system has worked with my damaged DNA and repaired both powers.” Robin said.

“Oh! That’s great!” She said. “Wait… Thomas and Jason also have what you have.” She said

Robin smiled, “Yep but by the time those brats get in we will have worked out a lot more of the problems.” He said.

She nodded, “Will mom and dad also get this stuff?” She asked.

“Probably not, though it depends on if they want to. After all, who doesn’t want to bloom? They might bloom naturally since human physiology is going in all humans regardless and it should work out a huge number of genetic problems and illnesses we have.” Robin said.

“I bet all the disability powers will be super happy with this. The only damages left after that will truly only be powers while those that can't activate will probably activate if their bodies couldn’t handle it before.” Judith said.

“Yeah, I bet they will all be healthy now.” He smiled.

It was only after school at home that the system was finally able to give Robin his answer to the questions he and Ruth asked.

System has simulated all questions.

#1. You will be limited to Human, Fae or Dragon physiology mates but all mates will require help due to the intense demand born in the DNA. Fae tend to require natural forces and Dragons harness cosmic energies even as a fetus.

#2. Your Divinity will not be affected. In fact, as a Dragon it might expand as dragons are seen on par with titans as avatars of nature. As a demigod of a divinity present in all mortals who struggle to grow, your divinity is tied to sentience and not race so regardless it will not affect your divinites.

#3. As for the subject of your human or any new forms. That will depend on you. With your attachment to human form and development in raw human energies, while fae and dragons tend to naturally form mana, you are more likely to see your hardened state transform into a humanoid dragon form.

Robin sighed, the last thing he wanted was to become a giant dragon weighing millions of tons. He depended heavily on speed and he didn’t want to go through the irritation of fighting as a giant creature. He already had it hard controlling his power and he didn’t want bulk to complicate it.

He went to Ruth though. The hardest choice was on her because accepting the Fae Dragon setup will mean she will get hardened, something she avoided for so long but when he turned to her room, her eyes shined the bright flames of her tenacity and rivalry.

“So?” She asked.

“Stubborn dragons or stubborn fairies?” Robin asked.

“It's on you, I’ve gotten over myself because we can’t be picky.” Ruth said.

In the end they picked the broadest path to not lose their powers. That said what they expected didn’t happen.

You have picked to incorporate Human, Fae and Dragon, the projected core physiologies will not be fully infused however only the 1st level Fae and Earth Dragon DNA will be added. Furthermore you will need to fully activate human physiology to be able to activate the core physiologies as well as further building up traits to improve the cohesion of the two genetic physiologies to reduce rejection. You can only increase the level after you’ve achieved full activation of the Human Physiology, Level 1 of the mythological DNA and achieve 100% compatibility.

Furthermore, you cannot activate the secondary physiology without fully active human physiology.

The screen vanished and in front of them both, a huge genetic tree took form and there were a number glowing lines but a lot were inactive.

That said, a lot of them shined much brighter but were not connected and were his existing traits.

The human traits were divided into three sections and at the center was, shockingly, the triple meridians. From there they are divided into mental traits, physical traits and supernatural traits related to energy.

On the side were secondary traits required to support the world core.

At the control panel there were a number of ‘points’ which were the available energy.

“So…” Robin muttered.

The Physiology tree is an extension to the Trait shop, the bright glows outside of the tree are extra traits that build your body and can be connected through energy links but only to compatible traits. It helps build a genetic code sequence. Just flooding the tree with energy is not a safe method, instead you need to build the proper genetic pathways and power the link to so that proper traits power up in linear fashion. The system will assist when asked or necessary.

“So the traits evolved even more and beyond the traditional separate box of traits.” Ruth said.

“So… can I harden now?” She asked.

Negative, you’ve not activated the physiology and you never learned how to originally. Furthermore, it is not included in the Level 1 physiology

“That’s… at least I won't need to change my style.” She said.

Robin nodded, “Let’s figure out this human system and fill in the traits with the potential we have available.” Robin said.

He sat on a chair and together they began to work out the network of energy up the genetic tree as well as learn about all the new traits to be activated and changed out.