Chapter 11: Changes

Vladimir, unaware of the catastrophe he had unknowingly triggered, felt his complexion gradually return to normal as the pain began to subside.

His skin became smoother and firmer, yet it radiated an overwhelming aura, as if even the air around him instinctively bent to his presence.

Then came the transformation of his mana core, which is the very source of his power. Deep within his chest, where his mana core resided, which is close to his heart, a terrifying shift occurred.

What was once a mere condensed core of mana suddenly collapsed inward, forming a miniature void that greedily devoured all surrounding energy.

It no longer simply held mana; it seems like he made a connection to it.

The world's once chaotic and free-flowing mana now gravitated toward him, as if he were the very center of its existence. 

Aeloria, seeing that her son was no longer in pain, felt a slight relief, but the anxiety in her heart had yet to fade. 

Inside his mindscape, Vladimir's senses exploded for the first time. The mana surrounding the room was being devoured as if consumed by a black hole. 

As time passed, the absorption gradually slowed, and the atmosphere in the room began to return to normal. 

The pain finally subsided, and as the overwhelming pressure eased, his levitating body fell onto the bed with a soft thud.

It was like a mother gently placing her toddler onto a bed. Soft and caring, and this was exactly the case for Vladimir.

Aerolia, seeing that everything had returned to normal, hurried toward the bed while still carrying Seraphina in her embrace.

When she realized that the invisible force repelling her earlier had vanished, she quickly sat beside Vladimir, placing Seraphina on the bed before gently pulling Vladimir's head onto her lap.

As she touched his warm face, a wave of relief washed over her, and she couldn't help but let another tear slide down her cheek.

Seraphina, seeing her big brother now sleeping peacefully, felt her own worries finally ease.

Seraphina burst into tears again, weeping against his chest. The room was filled with relief as tears of happiness flowed freely. 

Vladimir exhaled a single breath, sending a ripple of mana outward. As he inhaled, the surrounding mana was drawn into his body, further strengthening it. 

When he opened his eyes, the first thing he saw was his mother's face, partially obscured by her ample bosom. 

"Ma... Mom," Vladimir muttered in a barely audible voice. 

Hearing him speak and seeing him awake, Aerolia could no longer hold back her emotions and immediately embraced him tightly.

Vladimir was surprised to see his mother hugging him so tightly and even crying. 

This pained him deeply, as it brought back the memory of his mother weeping when he lost his father. 

Even though his face was buried in her ample bosom, making it difficult to breathe, he slowly wiggled his head in an attempt to free himself. 

As he managed to shift slightly, his nose ended up just above the soft melons, while his mother continued rubbing her face against his. 

"Bohoo... I thought I was losing you," she sobbed, her tears falling onto his face before sliding down onto the sheets.

Seeing the relief on his mother's face and feeling his sister crying against his chest, her cold tears sending shivers through him, Vladimir couldn't help but wonder what exactly had happened.

[Congratulations! Supreme Physique: 'Mana Sovereign Physique' was integrated succesfully]

[Your body has transformed, becoming the ultimate conduit of mana absorbing, refining, and commanding energy beyond mortal limits.]

[All ambient mana is naturally drawn to you.]

[Your meridians, bones, and muscles have been reinforced with pure mana.]

[Your mana core has evolved into a Sovereign Core capable of absorbing and even suppressing external mana.]

Another buzz in his ears made him dizzy again, and then a translucent panel floated just behind his mother.

[Physique: Mana Sovereign Physique [1]

Grade: Supreme

Description: A supreme physique that grants the wielder absolute dominance over mana. Those who possess the Mana Sovereign Physique are no longer mere wielders of mana; they become its very core, in short its ruler.

The body will acts as an endless conduit, passively absorbing, refining, and commanding mana from the surroundings with every breath and every heartbeat.

Special Abilities: 

Passive Mana Recovery: Even when unconscious or exhausted, the physique will continue to absorb mana. (The effect is halved when unconscious.)

Mana Muscles: Physical power increases as the body refines itself through mana breathing, enhancing muscle fibers.

Spell Cost Reduction (-10%): All spells and skills that consume mana require slightly less mana to cast.

Requirements to level up: Absorb 1,000,000 units of mana (10/1,000,000)] (AN: That is the progress)

Reading this, Vladimir finally understood that this must have been the cause of his mother's and sister's worry.

Even though he wasn't the sharpest, he could tell from the effects that this physique was undeniably powerful, which explained the immense pain he had endured during his transformation.

[Status Updated]

Attributes: Magic Power [17] | Mana [1,000/1,000] | Strength [23] | Defense [22] | Constitution [20] | Intelligence [17] | Agility [21] | Luck [5]

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Aerolia, feeling that Vladimir was not moving in her embrace, leaned back and noticed that he was spacing out, his gaze fixed on something behind her.

Panicking once again, she waved her hand in front of his face, worried that some side effect had occurred.

Vladimir, seeing the hand waving before him, snapped back to reality and looked at his mother.

"Are you really fine? Is your head dizzy? Did you hurt yourself?"

"Are you feeling lightheaded? Can you see properly? How many fingers am I holding up?" as she showed two fingers.

Vladimir was about to answer but was interrupted, "Did you hit your head before you fell? Is your chest hurting? Do you feel weak anywhere?"

"Are you breathing properly? Do you feel nauseous? Do you need to lie down?"

"Did something happen to your body? Why are you just spacing out and not answering?" Aeloria raised her voice, shaking Vladimir by the shoulders.

Seraphina, who had already calmed down, was shaken off her big brother's chest, tumbling toward the floor headfirst.

"Owww," she whimpered, rubbing her head where a small bump had formed.

"Why aren't you saying anything? Are you in shock? Should I call a Physician?"

"You're not hiding any pain, are you? I know when something's wrong!" 

"Are you feeling too hot? Too cold? Why are you sweating? Are you sure you're not sick?"

"What exactly happened to you? Tell me everything! Right now!" Vladimir felt his mind going from places to places.

His mother's rambling skills were even more relentless than his system's notifications, making him want to cover his ears, but he resisted the urge.

Vladimir simply sat between her lap and hugged her tightly, his chin resting between her bosom.

Since he was not wearing anything and was totally naked. His shaft was in her mother's abdomen, colliding like a ham in the center of a sliced bun.

"Mother, I'm fine. Actually, I feel so strong, like I could punch a bull and kill it," Vladimir said with a smile as he looked up at her.

Pulling his hand back from her mother, he also playfully threw a fist in the air.

Seeing his childish expression, Aeloria couldn't help but laugh, momentarily forgetting the events that had happened earlier.

Inspecting him and seeing no abnormalities in him, she finally felt the lingering worry in her heart fade away.

She extended her hand and gently pinched his nose with her delicate fingers.

Vladimir glanced up and saw his mother smiling beautifully.

"What do you mean you could punch a bull and kill it? You, young man, are really good at imagining things," she harrumphed, her cheeks puffed from his joke.

Vladimir just chuckled and chose not to argue, but deep down, he knew it was no joke. He could truly feel that his strength had soared.