Chapter 627 Less constraints
Erik examined the building, noting its size, guards, and surveillance cameras. It was clear that this was no ordinary building, but a fortress designed to keep intruders out and secrets within.
"Good," Erik said to the man, his voice cold and emotionless. "Now you've served your purpose."
Rebecca's heart skipped a beat at his words, a chill running down her spine as she realized what he meant. She looked at the mustached man, his face pale and drawn, his eyes wide with terror, knowing that he had just sealed his fate.
Erik's grip on the man's arm tightened, and he turned to Rebecca with pleading eyes. However, Erik unsheathed his Flyssa and decapitated the man without a second thought.
Rebecca had seen these kinds of things in the past, so she was used to it, but Erik's brutality left her shocked. She looked at him with her mouth open agape, unable to say anything about his out-of-character behavior.
"Let's go," Erik said, his words a clear and chilling command. "We have what we need."
As Erik and Rebecca proceeded toward the building, an atmosphere of tension and uncertainty pervaded the area. The tall structure loomed closer with each step, its dark facade offering no welcome.
Rebecca finally broke the silence, her voice tight with concern. "Erik, what do you intend to do? You're not thinking of just marching in through the main door, are you?"
Erik's response was immediate and firm. "That's exactly what I want to do."
Rebecca's eyes widened, disbelief in her voice as she exclaimed, "Have you lost your mind?"
Erik's face hardened, his eyes reflecting a steely resolve. "No, I haven't. But I'm sick of playing games."
Rebecca could hear the edge in his voice, something that spoke of a realization, a shift in perspective that had changed his approach.
"What games are you talking about?" she asked, unable to mask her confusion.
Erik was silent for a moment, gathering his thoughts. He realized that the previous fight had taught him something vital about his own abilities. The average person, even those at the ν level, was no match for him anymore, as the massive number of neural links made him much stronger than that level.
His physical prowess alone was enough to dominate the battlefield, a strength that was akin to a θ ranked fighter. He was nearly on a par with General Becker and he was sick of having to keep a low profile.
Now, with most of his enemies significantly weaker than him, he had no intention of holding back. He was ready to unleash his full power and show what he was truly capable of. <Until now, I've always hesitated to fight against people, considering their techniques and weapons. But now I know there are very few who can fight with me on equal terms if we talk about physical might. >
He paused his inner thoughts, his mind drifting to the Xeridon Anteris brain crystal power that could further amplify his strength. It was an edge, a powerful tool that he could wield, but not without limits.
<But I must be mindful of my mana. It's significantly lower than many, and using my full strength could drain me quickly… >
Despite this knowledge, Erik remained resolute in his plan to enter through the main door; he wanted to take action. However, he had to pay attention to Rebecca; she was much weaker than him.
Erik's boots hit the pavement with deliberate force as he headed toward the building's main entrance. Rebecca trailed behind, her eyes shifting towards the emerging figures - most likely Crystal Cross Gang members.
Dressed in regular clothes, they watched Erik closely, realizing he was a threat. The tension in the air was palpable, a storm brewing that was about to break.
Without warning, Erik's pace quickened, his stride lengthening as he reached the building's door. With a powerful kick, he sent the door crashing to the ground, the sound of splintering wood echoing through the silence like a gunshot.
For a moment, the world seemed to freeze, the shock of Erik's audacity rippling through the alley. Then chaos erupted.
Approximately twenty gang members, their faces twisted in anger, rushed toward Erik. They drew their weapons, their blades and staves glowing with mana as they channeled their energy through their neural links.
Erik's response was swift and brutal. He unsheathed his Flyssa, the blade singing as it cut through the air, a deadly dance that left no room for mercy. His movements were fluid, a symphony of violence that struck with lethal precision.
The first attacker fell before he could even raise his weapon, Erik's blade slicing through his throat in a spray of blood. Erik skillfully parried a mana-infused sword swing and countered with a stroke that severed the attacker's arm.
Rebecca, though stunned by the ferocity of Erik's assault, quickly joined the fray, her own powers unleashed as she engaged the attackers.
The street became a battlefield, a whirlwind of movement and sound, the clash of steel and the cries of the fallen filling the air. Erik moved with relentless energy, each strike calculated, each movement a step toward one goal: Kill. He also ensured nothing happened to Rebecca. His strength was on full display, a might that seemed almost inhuman as he cut down his enemies without pause.
There was no holding back, no room for hesitation. Erik's blade danced through the chaos, a relentless force that left destruction in its wake. Bodies fell, lives extinguished in the blink of an eye as he moved through the room, his Flyssa a blur of motion.
The gang members fought desperately, their numbers dwindling rapidly as Erik and Rebecca cut through their ranks. The gang members' efforts were futile against the onslaught, their attacks clumsy and uncoordinated in the face of Erik's might.
As the last of the attackers fell, the street went into an eerie silence, the echoes of battle fading away. The floor was slick with blood, the air heavy with the scent of death.
Erik stood, his chest heaving a little, his Flyssa dripping crimson, his eyes cold and unyielding. The carnage was over, and the battle was won. However, Erik and Rebecca heard people rushing out of the building with haste.
He turned to Rebecca, his face set, his determination unwavering. "Let's move," he said, his voice a hushed command.
ERIK'S STATUS:
[Host Information]
NAME:Erik Romano
AGE:17
POWER LEVEL:306
SYSTEM LEVEL:40
EXPERIENCE:214027/78400
DNA POINTS: 22850
HEALTH:2840/2840
MANA: 2770/2770
{Attributes}
STRENGTH:146
INTELLIGENCE:198
DEXTERITY:126
ENERGY:137
Available Attributes points:0
{Powers}
[Biological Super Computer Powers]
-Brain Crystal Manipulation Brain Crystal Power Extraction
(Allows the absorption of the brain crystal, making the host able to gain the power contained within. Notice: the DNA must be changed in order to allow the body to use the power. See DNA extraction.)
Brain Crystal Power Merging
(Allows to merge two powers birthing a new one. It requires the merging of the DNA to work)
Brain Crystal Power Analysis
(Allows to Analyse the target brain crystal without the need to know the creature.)
- (LOCKED)
- Brain Crystal Power Strengthening (Allows the gaining of the energy attribute points)
(LOCKED)
-DNA Manipulation DNA Extraction
(Allows the absorption of foreign DNA, making the host able to replicate it inside his own body. Notice: Changing the DNA is a slow process, and it is required to use new brain crystal powers.)
DNA Merging
(Allows to merge two DNAs, birthing a new one. Required to accommodate merged powers.)
DNA Analysis
(Allows to analyze the enemy DNA from a distance for a better understanding of the target's stats.)
(LOCKED)
DNA Strengthening
(Allows the gaining of the Strength, Intelligence, and Dexterity attribute points)
(LOCKED)
- Analysis
(Gives the host information about his surroundings, plants, creatures, and ores.)
-Brain Information Injector
(It allows the injection of information directly to the brain. Based on touch)
-Device Manipulation
(Allows the Host to manipulate electrical and mana-driven devices. Based on touch)
[Host's Powers]
-POISONOUS MANA DARTS Dσ3DRANKED (Conjure poisonous mana darts whose lethality depends on the mana injected)
-POISONOUS ASTRAL WOLF BITE Dσ2DRANKED (Conjure an astral but solid projection of a Leylarhad's head whose only aim is to bite at whatever target the host is aiming. Its teeth have a poisonous element whose toxicity depends on the mana used. Notice: the target must be close to the projection.) -FORCE MANIPULATION Dν1BRANKED (Manipulate a mana-driven force to produce powerful shockwaves that can change in intensity, radius, speed, and power. It is also possible to use the power differently as to generate force shields.)
-PARALLEL WILLS Dν1CRANKED (Allows the user to passively increase intelligence based on the number of neural links. It also allows the construction of a mana brain that allows independent thoughts and can be used for multiple purposes.
-ICE SWORD Dσ1ERANKED (Allows the creation of a powerful ice blade, but needs a real weapon to be used as a base)
-STRENGTH ENHANCER Dρ2DRANKED (Depending on the amount of mana used, the amount of strength increases)
-PLANT MASTER Dπ1BRANKED (Allows to grow and control plant-based organisms. The usage depends on the plant and the user's will.)
-CHAMELEON VEIL Dρ1CRANKED (Allows to turn totally transparent and to project what is behind you, making it almost impossible to be seen. The user can move while using this Brain Crystal power. However, notice that the ripples in light the power creates while moving decrease the power's hiding abilities increasing the chance of being seen.)
-BESTIAL ROAR Dσ2CRANKED (Allows to emit a roar that can instill fear into the surrounding creatures. It does affect all but the user.)
-TARGET LOCK Dσ1DRANKED (Allows the user to lock onto the mana signature of a target in order to always find it.)
-CHIMERIC BIOMETAL SOLDIER Dρ3ARANKED (This power allows the user to create a human-worms hybrid with 50% of the user's physical stats. The clones are permanent, but to make them, a lot of mana is necessary; moreover, they can't use brain crystal powers. The clone is born from an egg, and it takes a month for them to reach maturity after having hatched two weeks after the eggs were made. Before that, their physical stats are lower than 50% of the original's body. The clones are half as intelligent as the main body but know everything the main body knows when he created them. They also have several biological abilities.)
{Skills}
-Kyokar hand-to-hand style (ADVANCED)
(A military fighting style developed in Frant)
-Crypt of the Desert Style (ADVANCED)
(Flyssa fighting style developed by Master Nieminen)
-Etrium's sword style (INTERMEDIATE)
(Basic Sword Style developed in Etrium.)
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