Chapter 6: Conversation and info

Let it be known that Adam currently is not the genius he will be, so it's normal for him to ask questions or not know something.

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(May 15, 2026 – 2:27 PM)

As the bus rumbled along the streets, Adam continued scrolling through various forums, articles, and tutorial videos. The more he read, the more he noticed something odd, inconsistencies, contradictions, and outright misinformation.

One site recommended placing thermal paste in an "X" pattern, while another insisted on a small pea-sized dot. A forum argued that more RAM always meant better performance, completely ignoring factors like latency and memory channels. Even in professional articles, Adam found flawed reasoning, half-truths being presented as the best solutions.

He frowned. 'Awà, why is there so much wrong information?'

[Human knowledge is built through trial and error, Host.]

Her response was immediate, calm, and clinical.

[Often, when humans find a solution that works, they assume it is the best solution. It is only after extensive research, repeated failures, and long-term observations that superior methods emerge. Even then, many individuals continue using outdated approaches out of habit or resistance to change.]

Adam leaned back in his seat, processing her words. 'So humans tend to latch onto the first working answer instead of searching for the most efficient one?'

[Correct.]

She continued.

[Many breakthroughs in engineering, medicine, and physics have come from realizing that the previously accepted "best method" was flawed. However, most individuals lack the capability or patience to explore alternative solutions. Their progress relies on accumulated knowledge over generations.]

Adam exhaled slowly, shaking his head. "Tch. Inefficiency at its finest."

[Unlike humans.] Awà added, [I extract only the fundamentals of a subject and calculate the most optimal solutions available based on current knowledge.]

Adam smirked slightly. 'So, while humans stumble toward progress, you can just skip straight to the best path?'

[Affirmative.]

His respect for the nano machines grew. It wasn't just about knowledge, it was about perfecting that knowledge. If Awà could filter out inefficiencies and give him the best possible understanding of any field, then his growth potential was practically limitless.

As the bus stopped at a red light, Adam rested his elbow against the window, staring at the passing buildings. A sudden thought crossed his mind.

'Awà, with all this information being transferred into my brain at once, why am I not feeling any pain?'

[Clarification: The human brain does not feel pain.]

Adam raised an eyebrow. 'What?'

[The brain has no pain receptors (nociceptors). While it is responsible for processing pain signals from the rest of the body, it cannot feel pain itself. When a person suffers a headache or brain injury, the pain originates from blood vessels, nerves, or surrounding tissues, not the brain matter itself.]

Adam blinked, intrigued. 'So all those times people say their brain hurts when they think too much…'

[They are experiencing fatigue, not actual pain. Mental exertion increases oxygen and glucose consumption, leading to exhaustion, but no direct pain occurs within the brain itself.]

He let out a quiet chuckle. 'That's actually fascinating.'

The bus started moving again, and Adam couldn't help but feel a growing excitement. With Awà's knowledge filtering ability, he could refine any skill, any subject, to its peak efficiency.

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(2:44 PM)

As Adam stepped off the bus, his mind was still buzzing with the flood of knowledge Awà had implanted. The sheer efficiency of learning this way was incredible, but a thought struck him, if the nano machines could instantly process and integrate information, why was he still manually using his phone to browse the web?

'Awà, can't you just connect directly to the internet and search for me?'

Her response was immediate.

[Negative, Host. Every function I perform consumes mana.]

Adam frowned slightly. 'And?'

[Your current body is unawakened. Your mana tolerance only reaches a limited threshold. If my energy consumption surpasses that threshold, you will enter Eternal Slumber.]

Adam slowed his steps. The term rang a bell, but his memories of it were incomplete. 'So, if I let you browse the web for me right now, I'd die?'

[Not instantly, but your body would fail over time. Using the nano machines to navigate the internet, process real-time data streams, and sustain a connection would be suicide in your current state.]

Adam clicked his tongue. 'So the stronger I get, the more of your functions I can safely use?'

[Correct, Host.]

He nodded, accepting the logic. There was no shortcut, his body had to evolve if he wanted to use more of Awà's capabilities without risk.

Still, Eternal Slumber… The name felt familiar, but his knowledge about it came only from fragmented memories of the Solo Leveling manhwa. He needed real-world information.

Pulling out his phone, he quickly typed into the search bar:

Eternal Slumber disease causes and effects

The top result was from a medical research article published by the European Center for Supernatural Studies. Adam tapped it with his eyes scanning the text.

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Eternal Slumber (Eternal Sleep Disease)

Eternal Slumber is a supernatural sleeping disorder that emerged following humanity's exposure to gates and magic beasts. The condition primarily affects individuals who possess extremely low mana tolerance.

Causes & Symptoms

Mana Intolerance: Victims of Eternal Slumber cannot withstand prolonged exposure to mana. Their bodies fail to adapt, leading to systemic shutdown.

Progression:

Early Stage: Involuntary fatigue and momentary blackouts.

Mid Stage: Unconsciousness lasting hours to days after exposure.

Final Stage: Complete coma, victims never wake up without intervention.

Lethal Mana Drain

Eternal Slumber doesn't just render the victim unconscious, it rapidly depletes their life force.

Without mana-stabilizing medical support, the disease is fatal.

Some life-support devices powered by essence stones can extend survival, but they are extremely expensive.

No Known Cure

Due to humanity's limited understanding of mana's physiological effects, no standardized treatment exists.

Survivors are rare and typically require constant medical intervention.

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Adam's grip tightened around his phone as he finished reading.

'So if my mana tolerance is too low, I could literally just, slip into a coma and die?'

[Correct.] Awà's voice remained calm. [This is why I am carefully regulating all mana exposure.]

Adam exhaled slowly, shoving his phone back into his pocket. If he wasn't careful, he wouldn't even feel himself dying until it was too late.

His pace quickened as he approached the electronics store. If he wanted to grow stronger, he needed resources, and knowledge was the best resource he could get right now.

(2:48 PM)

Even with his answer Adam still had a question in his mind. 'Awà, if I ever fall into Eternal Slumber, can't you just cure me?'

Her response came without hesitation.

[Negative, Host.]

Adam's brows furrowed. 'Why not? You can enhance my body, regulate my mana flow, even boost my learning speed. How can you not reverse something like this?'

[Because my abilities are limited by my original programming.]

Adam slowed his steps. 'Explain.'

[My core functions were designed by my creator, based on their knowledge at the time of my creation. Additionally, my processing capacity is influenced by:

1. Your current memories (both from this life and your past one).

2. The information you acquire in real time.]

She continued, her tone neutral yet firm.

[Your past-life knowledge is too generalized. It provides only broad concepts, not in-depth medical or supernatural research. Therefore, I can theorize, but I cannot generate a definitive cure.]

Adam sighed, rubbing his temple. 'So, if I want to find a cure for Eternal Slumber, what do I need to do?'

[You must acquire firsthand medical and supernatural data. Specifically:

1. Scan patients suffering from Eternal Slumber. Their biological and mana signatures may reveal patterns.

2. Study medical resources available in both the normal world and awakened society.

3. Investigate mana-related phenomena in gates. Since the disease is connected to mana exposure, some gates may hold unknown variables that contribute to its effects.]

Adam exhaled sharply. 'So basically, no shortcuts. I have to do the research myself.'

[Correct, Host.]

A small smile formed on his lips. That was fine. If there was one thing he never wanted to be, it was helpless. Now that he knew the risks, he had a clear direction.

He adjusted his bag and stepped through the sliding glass doors of the electronics store, his mind already shifting to his next objective.

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With this i think i explained the current situation as well found a plausible explanation to avoid becoming op too fast as that would be boring.

I know this chapter contained a bit of info, but it's necessary to avoid explaining later or questions on the comments.

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