Chapter 584 Back at the hotel
Exhausted but happy for the day's results, Erik returned to the hotel after his fruitful day of hunting. The day turned out to go better than he had anticipated.
Eighty Verandors had fallen to his might, their bodies transported back to Lysa's shop by Thorne's team. The reward from both Lysa and the guild was substantial, totaling 495,000 Eurems, which would undoubtedly be useful in the future.
But any amount of money paled compared to the treasures he'd gained that day thanks to the biological supercomputer: two magnificent brain crystal powers.
The Verandor's power would be a good asset for his feature hunts, as he could track any target without seeing them.
However, he had to wait until the following day for it to be absorbed, as its utility would only repay the cost he would pay in terms of DNA points if he decided to absorb it later.
However, the real treasure was the Mirror Centipede's power. Erik still hoped it would be helpful, but he had to test it to see if that was true.
He couldn't help but feel excited. If he could use the clones, then things would become exponentially easier. This power held a lot of potential.
As he approached the hotel, the grand front welcomed him back, its elegant architecture and warm lighting a pleasing sight after the wild intensity of the forest.
He entered the lavish lobby, his boots slightly muddied from the hunt, and went to the elevator.
The hotel staff greeted him with respectful nods, accustomed to his comings and goings due to the peculiarities of his profession. He then entered the elevator.
The ride to his floor was smooth and swift, but that only made it more urgent for him to jump on the bed and sleep.
He exited the elevator and walked down the plushly carpeted corridor with soft lighting and tasteful decor.
He unlocked the door to his room and entered, taking in the familiar surroundings with a contented sigh.
The spacious room was tastefully furnished, the king-size bed invited him to rest his weary body, and the elegant bathroom promised a hot, rejuvenating bath.
He dropped his gear by the door and collapsed into a plush armchair, allowing himself to reflect on the day's achievements.
<Let's see what this new power can do.>
With that, Erik began channeling mana through his new neural link. The process was relatively smooth, as he instinctively knew what to do.
He then took a knife, since his body urged him to do so, and made a small cut on his index finger, as the biological supercomputer explained.
A solitary droplet of blood emerged from the wound, carrying a stream of mana that transitioned from an ethereal essence to a corporeal form. The mingling of the mana with the flowing blood gave rise to a remarkable transformation—a magnificent crimson sphere.
This crimson orb was nothing short of astonishing, boasting a depth of red that transcended the ordinary. Its appearance, reminiscent of a chicken egg in size, possessed an enigmatic allure that beckoned for closer examination. Erik felt a weird attraction to it; no, talking about a connection was better.
Upon touch, the sphere's surface felt smooth. Yet, an unusual warmth emanated, hinting at a life force pulsating within. Its coloration wasn't uniform; instead, it displayed a captivating blend of various red shades, creating a mesmerizing marble effect that appeared alive, swirling, and dancing when bathed in light.
Despite its modest size, the egg possessed a surprising weight, granting it a substantial presence when held. This enigmatic egg's presence sparked the young man's profound sense of wonder and curiosity.
He was curious to see what this creature would look like. He knew it would possess human intelligence, but would it be a monster? Would it at least appear human if clothed? What abilities would the creature possess?
The system had suggested that it would take two weeks for the egg to hatch and an additional month for the creature to mature and gain half the stats he had.
An aura of otherworldliness enveloped the egg, casting an undeniable impression of rareness and preciousness.
However, despite his curiosity, Erik wasn't really pleased by what he saw. "What the fuck is this?! What the hell can I do with something this small?! I even need to wait two weeks for the egg to hatch!"
Erik sighed. Things weren't going well. Then, the young man settled back into the comfortable chair in his hotel room, his mind buzzing with possibilities and questions.
Erik delved into the intriguing notion of power amalgamation as he contemplated the possibilities.
What if the creature that would hatch from this egg was indeed an abomination?
What would be the result if he merged Conal's and the Mirror Centipede's brain crystal powers?
This thought unfurled an exhilarating tapestry of potential outcomes. Could the being hatched from this egg, or the others Erik would birth, wield the ability to shapeshift into animals, Thaids, or even humans? The prospect was electrifying, brimming with promise yet shrouded in a veil of uncertainty.
His thoughts then shifted to the Biomantic Armor, a power he had acquired but had yet to fully explore.
Thus far, Most of his adversaries had proven to be of lesser strength, meaning he didn't have the chance to test this ability well.
Could he fuse it with the Mirror Centipede's brain crystal power, giving the creatures that hatch from it the ability to create a biological armor? This possibility really piqued his interest, but he had to test it, and the uncertainty was killing him.
But he knew that experimentation required caution. The wrong fusion might lead to bad results, not only making it so that he would lose a brain crystal power but also potentially making a mess with the Mirror Centipede's one.
Erik was willing to research, but he was not reckless. The first thing he would do was try merging the power with something expendable, a lesser ability he wouldn't mind losing if things went awry. Luckily, he had three such powers to test his idea.
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