69. Evolution and Creation of a New Race

Nytri wakes up to a strange sensation. Something feels different, but she can't quite put her finger on it. She climbs out of bed and stretches, her gaze falling on her reflection in the mirror. And that's when she notices it: her reflection wasn't quite right.She moves closer to the mirror, studying her face. Her eyes were still a vivid black but with slight symbols in them, her hair a tangled mess of black. She frowns, trying to figure out what is going on. And that's when she hears a voice behind her."Morning, Nytri."She spins around to see one of her variants standing in the doorway, looking almost human except for her height and additional limbs. The variant towers over her, easily reaching three meters tall.Nytri's jaw drops. "What... what happened to you?" A screen appears before her.[INFORMATION MAGIC DISPLAYNOTICE: A growth side effect of the evolution.Nytri: You mean the evolution I wanted to delay?NOTICE: Yes.END]The variant shrugs, "I don't know. But it's happening to all of us. We're gaining size and taking on human forms. Look."The variant motions for Nytri to follow her, and they make their way down to the main living area. Nytri can't believe what she is seeing. The bunker is filled with her variants, all of them now human-sized and with human-like features.Nytri's mind races trying to figure out why the growth. She couldn't leave the bunker, not with her variants looking like this. She'd have to renovate the entire place to make it tall enough for all of them.Nytri nods slowly, trying to process the information. "Well, it seems like I have some renovating to do," she says, looking up at the towering forms. "I need to increase the height of each room in the bunker.". She decides to experiment with creating a box and trying to use energy to expand the area inside while the box remains the same size. She goes to the research room and starts, molding EP into a box.After several failed attempts, Nytri begins to feel discouraged. "I don't think this is going to work," Sighing heavily, "But am not one to give up easily", and Nytri goes back to work.Most of her attempts end in failure, but her variants join in to help. Nytri expands the inside of the box while her variants compress the outside, and her clones keep the box from breaking. They go at it for hours, trying again and again.Nytri knows she could use her runes to make the process easier, but the distance between the floor layers is only 40cm. If she tries to expand it physically, the bunker will collapse on itself. If she used her runes, parts of the bunker that need energy might fall apart. Using energy to do the impossible is the only way.They work from sunrise to sunset for four days straight until Nytri finally unlocks space skill level 1. "I did it!" Nytri shouts in triumph. "I've unlocked Space Manipulation level 1!". She uses her newfound powers to expand the box to the point where, even though it is as small as a stool, she could fit inside without any problems. As she works, she realizes that her space manipulation has several related skills:[INFORMATION MAGIC DISPLAYNOTICE: New skill:- Spatial Manipulation (Level: 1)Subskills:- Teleportation- Weight Control- Dimensional Shifting- Spatial Distortion- Space SenseEND]But she doesn't stop there. During the process, her variants had built a pseudo bunker. The fake bunker is in another location and Nytri tests her powers on it, making sure the changes are permanent. It is a success. And Nytri knows she's just getting started.Nytri looks around at her people, "I think we're ready to start working on the bunker now," Nytri tests her space manipulation on it, making sure the changes are permanent.A variant exclaims, "It worked!", beaming with pride. "We did it, together!"Nytri is relieved, "I can't believe what we've accomplished," she says beaming with pride. "But this is only the beginning. There's so much more we can do with space manipulation."And with that, she set her sights on unlocking even more powerful subskills and abilities, determined to push the boundaries of what is possible. Nytri stands in the center of the newly expanded bunker, surrounded by her clones and variants.Nytri looks around, feeling proud of what they had accomplished together. "Well done, everyone, we have done the impossible, and now we can move and breathe without feeling cramped." Her variants nods in agreement, some of them grinning widely at the achievement.One of her variants steps forward and speaks up. "Nytri, what's next? We've expanded the bunker, but what about our race?"Nytri turns thoughtful as she considers the question. "Yes, that is the next step. I have been doing some simulations on how to create a race for us." The variants look at each other, curious about what Nytri had in mind.A variant asked, "How do you create a race?"Nytri smiles, "It's not easy, but I have an idea. You see, every person in a race has a soul. And currently, you all are branches of my soul. So, the first step is to separate you and let you have your own souls." There is a moment of silence as the clones and variants process this information.Finally, one of the variants (eagle) speaks up. "Separate us? I'm against it. Will we still even be connected to you?"Nytri nods. "Yes, you will still be connected to me. But you will have your own individual souls, and that should allow a race to be created." The variants nod in understanding, and Nytri can feel their excitement. Nytri is excited also, "This is going to be a big project, but I know we can do it. Are you all ready to start?"The clones and variants respond with a resounding "Yes!" and Nytri can't help but smile at their enthusiasm. She knows they are in this together, and they will do whatever it takes to create their own race.Nytri has made a bold decision, to separate her variants from herself and give them individual souls. But in order to achieve that, she needs to change her own bloodline. Every race has a common trait in their genetics, this specific gene is what makes an individual unique. A group possessing the same gene set is a race.After observing Infant Titanosaurian practicing his hunting skills, Nytri realizes that bloodlines are the key to creating a race, despite Ryujin's affinity to water he still exhibited qualities to Mama Zilla. She knows she had to make her bloodline more versatile and adaptable to give her variants the best chance at survival.Nytri begins her experiment by creating an isolated room with a lab. Inside the lab is a giant cylinder with an energy infuser and tubes that connects to her body as she lies on a bed. The container is above her head as it has 3 chambers, one to accept blood, one to fuse it with EP and last to pump it back. The process of evolving her bloodline is a difficult and painful so Nytri sends her consciousness to the DATA LAKE. Nytri embark on this venture that would unknowingly force her to evolve into the race she's making herself before the Variants follow.As Nytri connects the tube to her body, her clones gather around the lab, preparing for the procedure. They are curious about the effects it would have on their original and the potential consequences of such a risky experiment. The experiment is to draw all of Nytri's blood and infuse a large amount of energy into it to evolve the blood in hopes of making a bloodline. This experiment is to change her race, if her race changes it'll affect the Variants since they have her blood and start to be in her image and likeness.Clone1 is nervous, "I don't know about this, guys. What if something goes wrong? What if we end up hurting Nytri?"Clone2 shrugs, "Relax, Me. Real Me wouldn't have allowed this if she didn't think it was worth the risk. We just need to follow her instructions from the simulations and make sure we monitor her closely."3 Clones are beside Nytri in case anything happens, 5 watch from outside using controllers. 3 convert all EP in the bunker to her from all the floors and outside, the rest pour all their EP into the Infuser container.Nytri nods at her clones, signalling that she is ready to begin. The room glows blue as the clones work in unison, drawing Nytri's blood into the cylinder and infusing it with energy. They also supply EP to her body as INFORMATION MAGIC starts to evolve Nytri forcefully. They continue the process. They observe the changes occurring in Nytri's body as she lies with her consciousness in the DATA LAKE. Her hair grows rapidly, her teeth get sharper, her veins become visible on her body and looks like circuits. The sclera (White part) of her eyes turns black but no one notices, her UNIQUE TALENT gets involved. Her pupils have dim symbols floating inside as the pupils glows.Clone3 is amazed, "Whoa, her hair is growing so fast! And her skin is getting brighter."Clone4 observes, "Look at her incisors, they're getting longer. I didn't know I had fangs."Clone5 regulates a dial, "Her veins are glowing red. It's like she's transforming into her berserk form, but not quite." The red circuits cause a red aura to cover Nytri.As the procedure continues, Nytri's SoP begins to decrease rapidly, causing some concern among the clones. SoP is the soul energy needed to evolve or change the body. If it reaches 0, DEATH.Clone6 is looking at a monitor, "Shit shit shit shit. Her SoP is dropping fast!"Clone7 turns dials on the cylinder as steam pops from it. "Don't worry, send EP into her soul space. That should strengthen her soul so SoP can be generated to continue the procedure. I'm monitoring her."Clone8 pulls down a lever, "I just hope this doesn't have any long-term effects on us. She's the real Me, and we need her to be at her best." Nytri remains in the DATA LAKE, watching the process through the eyes of one of her clones. She is intrigued by the changes she is undergoing and how they might affect her abilities.Nytri focuses on her body, "This is incredible. I can feel my body changing, adapting to the dense energy infusion. I wonder what other abilities I might gain from this."A clone interrupts her thoughts, "Nytri, your SoP is dangerously low. We need to stop the procedure before it's too late."Nytri waves her hand, "No, let's continue. Stopping mid-evolution is suicide, we have to continue. I know I'll survive. I didn't run 1723 simulations just to die."The clones hesitate, unsure of what to do. But Nytri insists, and they reluctantly continue the procedure. As it comes to a close, Nytri's body undergoes one final transformation.Nytri opens her eyes, revealing pupils with veins of white light around the pupil. She smiles at her clones, satisfied with the results. "Thanks everyone. This was a success beyond my expectations. I can feel the power coursing through my veins. But we need to be careful now. I don't know what other changes might occur over time." She tries to feel her body by moving her limbs gently.Clone11 slumps down, "Don't worry. We'll keep a close eye on you. And we'll make sure to monitor any changes that happen." Nytri smiles as she tests her arms, "Thanks everyone."All 30 clones nod in agreement, relieved that the procedure is over and excited for what the future might hold. Afterall, if Nytri grows they grow.Nytri's eyes are dark with a subtle vein of white lights around the pupil that shines through them. Her appearance is striking, with an otherworldly beauty. She is only about 8 years old, her height is less than 1.5 meters, which makes her seem even more delicate and vulnerable.Nytri's hair is the first thing noticeable about her. It reached all the way down to her ankles after the transformation, and it is as black as the night sky. Her skin is a deep, rich brown, and her figure is plump. The monster meat has its perks. All the hair on Nytri's body is black, including her eyebrows and eyelashes.During the transformation, Nytri's veins had lit up with a red glow that pulsed like a heartbeat. But after the process is complete, the glow has disappeared, leaving her skin unmarked.Nytri sits on the bed, "What the heck? My body looks the same yet different. Well, the scares are gone, no marks and why's my hair so long? Even if it grew during evolution this is kinda annoying. Oh well, APPRAISAL." A screen appears before Nytri.[INFORMATION MAGIC DISPLAYINFORMATION MAGIC: Congratulations, you have surpassed the limit of mortality into god rank. Just according to the Unique Talent.NOTICE: Please select a name for your race......Nytri: Still don't know what my talent is. I'll chose Azuria, Azurian for the people. It's a fierce and powerful warrior race. *Instantly, all her variants with her blood besides her clones evolve into Azurians. The evolution takes a lot of time* My level stayed the same but the figures increased a bunch and I've got a race.Name: Nytri AlcoreRace: AzuriansLevel: 148Title: Azurian ProgenitorRank: LordStatus:HP: 21,500,000EP: 43,000,000SP: 37,000,000SoP: 430,000/52,300,000Physical Stats:Strength: 1,075,000Agility: 3,150,000Endurance: 2,100,000Intelligence: 2,800,000Wisdom: 2,700,000Charisma: 1,702,000Nytri: This charisma thing is unnecessary, hide it next time with the luck too. Show me details of my race.NOTICE: Acknowledged.Racial Unique trait:- Brown skin to dark skin.- Black hair.- Black pupils with lighted edges. Silver lines present in eyes in rare occasions.- Normal height 2 to 3 meters. Only Progenitor is shorter.Racial Benefits:- Physical strength and endurance increased by 50%.- Heightened agility, reflexes and reaction time.- Enhanced senses of sight, smell, and hearing. Can be controlled.- Increased natural healing ability.- Ability to use energy-based attacks.- Ability to recover energy and stamina at will.- Resistance to magic and energy-based attacks.- High tolerance to pain and physical damage.- Ability to transform into a berserk state for increased power.- 90% Immunity to disease and poison.- Increased lifespan.- Ability to teleport short distances.- Improved night vision.- Heightened intelligence and strategic thinking.- Ability to create constructs and illusions.- Resistance to mind control and possession.- Ability to manipulate energy to create barriers and shields.- Ability to communicate telepathically with same species.- Ability to see through solid objects.- Immunity to extreme temperatures and weather conditions.Racial Drawbacks:- Racial Stigma. Dislikes interacting with other races- High concentration of EP makes Race walking lightening arrestors. Causes 0 damage.- +40% Difficulty in learning other racial skills.- Lack of exhaustion awareness. Forced 20 minutes sleep when relaxed after exhaustion.- Heightened awareness of danger. May overreact against opponents.- Slower leveling below level 80.Nytri: Damn, I've got it hard and the Variants got it cushy, now Azurians. But my rank is Lord, what's up with that?NOTICE: Lord rank is given to individuals with strength similar to gods but lacks believers.NOTICE: This evolution used divine energy from the undead gods and replicated it in the vessel to create DIVINE ENERGY/GOD ENERGY which nourished the vessel for increases benefits.Nytri: In other words, I'm a mortal with godly powers but I don't have followers.INFORMATION MAGIC: ...You could conclude that. But you lack a godly physique which won't make much difference for you.Nytri: So, my skill gave this answer without my Talent's involvement......*SILENCE*...END]