Chapter 46: New Trait(3)

[Trait, Mana Core (B) has been acquired.]

[Mana increases by +10.]

Circle.

It is commonly made at the dantian in the martial world.

Heart.

The circle is made around it because the heart is the part that communicates best with the external mana.

Conversely, the dantian is the place least affected by external mana.

Yet, it is where mana is made most solidly.

Research on circles was active in a fantasy world rich in mana and greatly influenced by external forces.

Nonetheless, because there were so many creatures around, a lot of magic focused on firepower.

On the other hand, in the martial world, where mana was scarce, research on the dantian was active.

As the population exploded, the martial world actively researched martial arts designed to kill people.

Thump thump.

I can hear my heart beating.

What I'm about to do is simple.

There is a newly positioned spiritual orb in me.

I have to infuse it with the Brilliant Blazing Fire.

'Creating a circle is simple.'

I must raise my willpower and tie the spiritual orb with a band.

Since I've gone through this process many times, it's easy.

But the very first task is the toughest.

Mana Core.

It needed to be strengthened.

I contemplate my insides with my heavenly eye.

And there, the blue spiritual orb appears.

It's not an exaggeration or a metaphor; it was really made so I could obtain it after my death.

It doesn't matter.

No, rather, it's better.

The solidified spiritual orb has the property of capturing mana.

Then, I can easily achieve my desired goal.

'It's just like slash.'

They're similar.

If there were a perfect circle, it would be something like this.

If those lacking in study add or subtract something, they've created a structure where the grade can certainly drop.

To those who know nothing, it's a power kinder than any other ability, but that's why it's hard to ascend.

'Originally, that's the case.'

However, this place is a world where one can transcend with just that.

Woong!

The Magic Core hums, and I infuse magic into it.

This time, the trait called the Magic Core was a bit different from the last.

Last time, I altered Slash's structure.

Now, I'm changing the interior of my own body.

'It's closer to modification.'

Something inside my body has changed.

But it's not such a difficult task.

I have changed my body with the Great Sky Dancing Divine Mantra and strengthened my eyes with heavenly eyes several times.

I touched the spiritual orb.

Mana close to Great Sky, headed towards my left heart.

And then it started to nudge from the outside.

At the same time, I had another thought.

The dragon's pearl.

Dragon Heart.

I had the opportunity to study them.

In my second life, dragons were extinct, but there was a Dragon Heart they left behind.

In my third life, I had caught a dragon with the Heavenly Demon.

'Let's go for the Dragon Heart.'

The dragon's pearl is more suitable for martial arts.

However, it cannot be completed right away.

It's different from the Glacial Heavenly Moon I've handled as naturally as breathing.

'Still.'

A foundation can be made.

It's a better trait than the E-grade Slash trait.

Recalling my memories, I placed my hand on my left chest.

Thump.

I felt as if my heart was beating.

The trait known as the Magic Core quietly responded to my will.

Thump.

The magic amplifies. The solidified magic captured the surrounding magic.

The purest energy, close to the Great Sky, began to form the spiritual orb.

[Trait, Magic Core (B) begins to form anew.]

[Magic power decreases by -10.]

[Trait, Magic Core (B) evolves into the Young Dragon Heart (A).]

[Magic power increases by +15.]

"My goodness. What is this?"

"It's your unique method of trait evolution, Master. Last time, you created a new A-grade trait with the Slash."

"Is it that Moonlight technique used by Professor Han Seojin?"

"That's right."

Abel and Yoo Eunchae chatted, ignoring the feeling of fulfillment filling me.

"Hoo."

And I sighed.

I began reading the effects calmly.

Young Dragon Heart (A)

The heart of a young dragon.

Though young, it is still a dragon's heart. It greatly enhances the user's magic-related stats.

- Magic power increases by +15.

- Magic recovery power is greatly enhanced.

- Magic sensitivity is greatly enhanced.

- Magic control is greatly enhanced.

- Enables Shadowless casting when using magic.

'…This.'

There's nothing useful here?

Mana recovery might be useful, but sensitivity, the ability to assimilate with mana and enhance efficiency?

What would I do with any more of it, having reached the level of a transcendent here?

And the Shadowless casting?

During my second life, when there was nothing, I comprehended all magic with my heavenly eyes, and even now, I can use most magic through the Shadowless casting.

"How is it?"

"You chose well. This time, it's a technique not as familiar as Slash, so it was quite effective with the mana core."

"…That's unfamiliar to you?"

"You said you could enhance your traits."

"That's only possible with increased proficiency."

"…I didn't know that."

I didn't realize the level was that far behind.

No, it's not that bad.

"No, can you please not look at people as if they're monkeys who can't even handle tools?!"

Yoo Eunchae was infuriated.

I hadn't seen it that way.

Sighing, I told her to go away.

Quietly closing my eyes, I felt the trait situated in me.

'It's not bad?'

It's covered in useless abilities, but they're only useless because it's me.

A newly created Young Dragon Heart (A).

This is much more than the magical power I currently possess.

'The value is just 15.'

So, does this mean the more the ability value increases, the more it stacks?

I was going to ask Yoo Eunchae about this later…

'No.'

Relying too much on Yoo Eunchae isn't a good method, either.

Sighing, I moved on to the next task.

The distinctly felt the Young Dragon Heart.

I was quite excited.

"If you can see it, make sure you look properly."

"What are you talking about?"

"How to make a circle."

"What?"

Ignoring Yoo Eunchae's words, I began to make a circle.

Making a circle is simple.

Suck up all the mana around, and create a huge circle in the heart.

'This itself is not difficult.'

About 10 minutes.

That was the time it took to make the circle.

I smiled satisfactorily.

It's better than I thought.

Thump.

As soon as mana was infused, the Young Dragon Heart reacted.

Thumping, it absorbed the compressed mana in the dantian and heart.

And then, eventually.

Whooooosh!!

A ring began to form around the Young Dragon Heart.

A huge circle.

It revealed its form and flaunted its presence.

"Wait, just a moment!"

"Di, did you just make a new circle now?"

Making two circles, seeing this for the first time, huh?

Well, it would be the first time seeing it.

I merely linked two rings in my second life, not creating two circles.

'Then, it's time to move on to the next task.'

I clutched it near my heart.

Crack.

There, I heard something break.

'This is going to be tough.'

I rip out the magic formula of Brilliant Blazing Fire that had settled in the circle.

What I have to do is simple.

I will transplant the power of Brilliant Blazing Fire, which had settled in the circle, into the newly formed spirit orb.

Whoosh.

Flames arose. Two things responded to the movement inside my body.

"This power seems a bit dangerous. Purification? Does this flame possess attributes of healing and harmony rather than attack?!"

"Brilliant Blazing Fire is reacting like it's alive?"

Abel and Yoo Eunchae.

Abel stepped back, taking care to distance himself.

Crackle, crackle, crackle.

I transfer the magic formula engraved inside the circle as is.

Erasing and engraving anew is also a method.

'It's troublesome.'

The magic formula engraved in the Brilliant Blazing Fire is vast and delicate.

And I engraved it little by little whenever I had time.

Remaking this is a waste of time.

So I tore it all apart.

Wooong!!

"No, what on earth are you doing?!"

"You have to tear down the old house and rebuild it."

Transfers everything to the heart of a young dragon.

Originally, this would be impossible.

However, the attribute of eternity held onto the spell of the Brilliant Blazing Fire engraved in the circle, sustaining it.

And a qi close to the Great Sky merged with the eternal attribute, holding onto the runes.

'Transfer.'

Just like that, the manas were moved and engraved into the heart of the young dragon.

"Wa, wait a minute! Are you engraving a circle into Mana Core right now?"

"That's an auxiliary device!!"

It's okay.

Flare.

Flames bloomed. The red flames filled my surroundings.

Harmony.

And the power symbolizes life.

That is precisely Brilliant Blazing Fire.

Destruction.

The Glacial Heavenly Moon, which destroys everything except itself, begins to resonate uncontrollably.

Woo woo woo!!

'How absurd.'

A problem arises from being too efficient.

However, the situation is not entirely favorable.

Divine Thunderbolt tried to reveal itself as the Glacial Heavenly Moon and Brilliant Blazing Fire resonated.

Divine Thunderbolt.

It possessed the power to push away everything in this academy with just its aftermath.

So, it must be stabilized immediately.

[Are you doing something interesting?]

A voice that pierces the mind like a wave of heat.

Full of mischief, but the voice was filled with interest.

'…I don't need help.'

[Really, really, really?]

'Yes.'

I rallied my will.

The will that had reached the transcendent realm tried to resist controlling the flesh.

[Quietly.]

He calmed the Glacial Heavenly Moon and the Brilliant Blazing Fire.

Then, it calmed down.

"Uh, huh? Wasn't it dangerous just a moment ago?"

"…Is the principal here by any chance?"

"Yes."

Watching secretly.

Thinking about it, I clicked my tongue in disapproval.

I didn't want to show this.

Still, it was fortunate that the Glacial Heavenly Moon and the Brilliant Blazing Fire were not discovered.