Erik hesitated momentarily, the dim lighting of his room casting a brilliance over the vial containing the Brain Stimulating Serum. Holding the small bottle to the light, he observed the liquid shimmer and ripple as if alive.
The color was a deep shade of silver, almost ethereal in its glow. He had heard of these elixirs' wondrous effects and unparalleled benefits in hastening the neural links-forming process. Still, he couldn't blindly accept something with a thorough investigation.
He brought the bottle to his nose with a steady hand; a faint, almost metallic scent wafted into the air. The aroma was unlike anything he had experienced before, foreign and yet intriguing.
<Can you analyze this?> Erik thought, his thoughts directed at the biological supercomputer.
There was a momentary pause before the reply came, distinct and unwavering.
[ANSWER: I CAN, BUT YOU NEED TO DRINK THE VIAL'S CONTENT.]
<Good, I want you to find the materials it is made from, the positive and negative effects, and how it affects the brain and the neural links.>
[UNDERSTOOD. DRINK TO START THE PROCESS.]
With a momentary hesitation, Erik raised the vial. He brought it to his lips, letting the silvery serum slide down his throat. It was at that moment that he started feeling weird.
<What the…?>
Almost immediately, the world around him seemed to warp, a feeling similar to the one that result from the activation of Hais's brain crystal power. He felt he had been thrust into a dense environment where time had been ensnared and subdued, flowing like honey rather than water.
The steady tick of the room's clock, the distant hum of the city, and even the rustle of fabric against his skin appeared to be in an exquisite slow motion, accentuated in detail and sound.
But more than the altered perception of time, his mana perception left Erik astonished. The energies that had once been a faint, elusive current now pulsed vibrantly, a vast network of luminous threads interwoven within and around him.
It was as if he had been granted a magnifying glass, boosting his ability to see the minutiae of mana, once a subtle and intricate flow. He could discern its ebb and see its flow with unprecedented clarity.
Every pulse, every whisper of the otherworldly force coursed through him, the patterns and oscillations more discernible than ever. His very skin seemed attuned to its vibrations, each pore receptive to the tiniest shifts in its dance.
The feelings weren't just limited to within him; they extended outward, allowing Erik to sense the ambient mana in the room, in the air, and beyond.
Erik closed his eyes, attempting to center himself amid the overwhelming feelings. With every inhale, the richness of the mana seemed to fill him, and with each exhale, he tried to make sense of this amplified world.
It was at that moment that he started creating neural links. The process, mainly thanks to his unique technique, was much more unrestricted than ever.
This moment was totally different compared to the first one he had when he fixed his brain crystal deformity. Minutes seemed like hours, but finally, the biological supercomputer communicated the result of its analysis of the serum.
[ANALYSIS COMPLETE. THE BRAIN-STIMULATING SERUM COMPRISES MULTIPLE RARE ELEMENTS AND HERBS, SOME UNKNOWN TO RECORDED DATABASES. PRIMARY EFFECT: STIMULATION OF NEURONS' ACTIVITY FOR ENHANCED MANAGEMENT OF THE BRAIN CRYSTAL. INCREASING OF THE NEURAL LINKS GIRTH FOR BETTER MANA FLOW. SHORT-TERM SIDE EFFECTS: MINIMAL, MOSTLY LIMITED TO TEMPORARY FATIGUE. LONG-TERM EFFECTS: UNCERTAIN WITHOUT ADDITIONAL DATA.]
The system's voice briefly distracted him from his training.
"Can you determine its ingredients and how exactly they aid in neural link creation?" Erik's curiosity deepened, his thirst for knowledge insatiable.
[WORKING ON DECONSTRUCTING THE SERUM'S INGREDIENTS. THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ANALYSIS DEPENDS ON THE DURATION AND INTENSITY OF THE SERUM'S EFFECTS. PROLONGED OBSERVATION MAY BE REQUIRED.]
The biological supercomputer continued, [IT IS ADVISED TO PROCEED WITH CAUTION. WHILE IMMEDIATE EFFECTS ARE BENEFICIAL, UNKNOWN LONG-TERM EFFECTS POSE A POTENTIAL RISK. FURTHER OBSERVATION AND ANALYSIS ARE RECOMMENDED BEFORE REGULAR CONSUMPTION.]
<I know, but we still have to try it at least once to get some conclusion, right?>
[YOU ARE CORRECT.]
Erik was impressed by the supercomputer's capacity to evaluate complex data thoroughly. He gave a grateful nod before inhaling deeply and continuing his training. He trusted the system to work its magic and assist him in achieving his dreams as he worked.
The room was filled with a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere, which was only interrupted by the steady sound of Erik's breathing. He was utterly engrossed in the complex process of creating neural links.
His capacity to focus sharpened as the seconds passed. The mana within him flowed into his body in perfect synchronicity with his steady focus. He was committed to the work at hand with every ounce.
The biological supercomputer's technique acted as a guide, helping Erik navigate the complex pathways between his brain and the brain crystal.
It was a dance of precision, balance, and intuition as Erik coaxed mana through these pathways to establish a firm and lasting connection between the crystal and the brain.
Erik could sense the serum's effects beginning to recede as hours passed. The once intense, vivid perception of mana started to blur slightly; the details were not as clear, and the ability to feel mana was not as precise as before.
Yet there was an inner drive, a compelling urge that kept him anchored to his task. He felt tantalizingly close to success.
And then, in a moment of clarity, two distinct neural links took form. The feeling was electrifying, a rush of pure energy and awareness that coursed through every fiber of his being.
He felt inflated, transformed, and more integrated with the vast realm of mana. Erik slowly opened his eyes, their depths shimmering with new light. He took a moment to reorient himself, the weight of his accomplishment sinking in. A slow, appreciative smile graced his lips.
"This serum... It's truly marvelous," he murmured in awe. The fact that he had gotten neural links so quickly was a testament to the serum's potency. It had accelerated his progress and provided insights into the depths of mana manipulation he hadn't known were possible.
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