As I sat alone in the dimly lit office, the silence was broken by my voice echoing through the room, calling out to my trusty partner, Eve: "Eve, are you there?"
A soft, reassuring voice responded: "I am here, young master. Is there anything I can assist you with?"
With a hint of curiosity in my tone, I began to pose my questions to Eve.
"Eve, I have a couple of inquiries for you. Firstly, I've been wondering if it's possible to quantize mana and other parameters. And secondly, based on the analysis of the recent short battles, at what level would you consider me to be?"
Eve's response was thoughtful, tinged with a touch of uncertainty. "Quantizing the amount of mana in your system poses a challenge, young master. The lack of sensory and measurement devices capable of detecting mana frequencies makes it difficult. However, if we were to implant a device in your brain, it might enable me to sense the utilization of mana when you activate skills and infuse your body with it. This could potentially allow us to quantize it within a game-like interface, granting you the freedom to monitor your mana usage and quantify the costs of your skills."
Pausing for a moment, Eve continued, "Regarding your level, based on the analysis of the battle data, I would deduce that you currently reside in the lower to middle C-level, according to the monster rankings."
Intrigued by Eve's response, I pressed further. "That's fascinating, Eve. So, where can I get these sensory and measurement implants? And from your perspective, how can I enhance the utilization of my skills?"
Eve's voice carried a note of encouragement as she replied, "Obtaining sensory and measurement implants would require consultation with specialized experts in the field, young master. And the only experts in the technological field is the Gamma corporation headed by Yoko Kanagawa. As for enhancing your skills, I would recommend you use your skills more flexibly. From your previous fights I could notice that you did not use your skills to their utmost potential. As an example, you could have used your soul armament skill in combination with the soul barrier shield to coat the ethereal shield and give it a form which would have allowed you to multiply the number of shields, change its form, move them using mana and use it as a flexible way to both attack and defend. Since the combination of skills is not restricted then other skills can be used in combination to create a better attack pattern or more lethal moves to take down enemies."
“Interesting. I have never thought of skill combination in such a way. I should try different skill combinations when I train later. However, what irks me the most now is that I am incapable of quantizing mana since going to Gamma to get the needed implants is risky. Well for now, I guess I have no choice but to use timing and counting in order to measure mana expenditure for skills and other functions.”
“Then Eve, how about the awakening process any insights on it?” I asked
“Yong master, as I said before the process of awakening is based on trial and error. However, what I am sure of is two things. One the drug APTX-08 is necessary for awakening and what you asked Aurora to do was the right choice. And two your DNA is needed for the awakening, being the originator or progenitor of this new race. As for other factors, young master, you have to explore them by yourself.”
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“You have always been a life saver Eve; I mean what would I do without you!”
“I’m always here to serve young master” Eve replied with satisfaction in her tone.
Now that I have the information I need, it's time to pay a visit to Aurora in the lab. I need to get my hands on what I require to start my experiments on the rats in the prison. The sooner I awaken them, the better our chances become, and the quicker I can eliminate the branches and headquarters of the notorious 'Cult of the Damned'.
But if my gut feeling is correct, getting rid of them won't be a walk in the park.
After ensuring the well-being of everyone else in the facility, including the dedicated twins training in the gym, I instructed the remaining guards to transport two prisoners to the vacant drug production lab. With that taken care of, I made my way towards Aurora's bustling lab.
As I entered the lab, my eyes were immediately drawn to Aurora, completely engrossed in her work, diligently producing the crucial drug. I couldn't help but pause for a moment and admire her beauty. Her skilled movements and the radiant smile on her face were truly captivating. There's something undeniably alluring about a woman with ambition and determination.
After observing her for a while, I approached Aurora, unable to contain my curiosity any longer. "Hey Aurora, how's the progress?" I inquired eagerly.
"Oh, Xeno! I've just started the production, and with the available ingredients, I should be able to make around 100 pills of APTX-08 for now. Will that be enough?" she responded, her voice filled with a mix of excitement and dedication.
"Yeah, that should suffice for now. However, I need some pills as soon as possible. Were there any leftovers from when they used them on me?" I asked, hoping for a positive answer.
"There are about 50 pills left, which should be enough for your current objective. However, there is a condition," Aurora replied, her tone slightly hesitant.
I furrowed my brow and let out a menacing aura, questioning her intentions. "Are you trying to use me, Aurora?" I warned, my voice laced with a hint of danger.
Startled, she quickly corrected herself, fear evident in her eyes. "No, no! You've misunderstood. It's just a simple barter since I couldn't get what I truly wanted from you during our meeting," she explained, her words stumbling out in a rush.
Maintaining my intimidating presence, I pressed further. "And what is it that you truly wanted? But be careful with your words if you value your life," I cautioned, my voice dripping with a chilling intensity.
"What I want is simple. I want you to spank my naughty ass for not giving you your pills," Aurora confessed, her voice trembling as she fidgeted nervously.
Taken aback by her unexpected response, my menacing aura dissipated, replaced by confusion. "Hey Aurora, are you by any chance a masochist? Is this something you've always been or is it a recent awakening?" I inquired, genuinely perplexed.
Aurora, still fidgeting, replied, "The day you looked at me with those murderous eyes and said, 'Don't ever interrupt me again,' I felt it. I felt the need for you to treat me roughly. My soul screamed for it. I don't know if it's because of my neglected past or simply my preferences, but what I do know is that I crave it, and only you can fulfill that desire. So, do we have a deal?"
Letting out a sigh, I thought to myself, 'This peculiar situation might be the death of me.' With a dominant tone, I opened my palm and delivered a firm slap to her ass, ensuring no harm was inflicted. "Hand over the pills, Aurora," I commanded.
Trembling with a mix of ecstasy and satisfaction, Aurora responded, "Yes, daddy! Right away."
With this strange yet oddly amusing conclusion, I took the pills and proceeded to embark on my experiments.