Chapter 886 Evolving Skills
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After having partied all day yesterday, forgetting about all worries in the world and just genuinely enjoying the day without concerns, I woke up the next day in the morning, feeling slightly sleepy.
Alice was calling me for a while, quite eagerly so. "Sylphy, wake up! You should quickly learn some new Skills; a few Skill Trees have become available now. Afterwards, you should check your Dungeon, there's a new Floor Available!"
"Ugh, I know... But can't I just relax for a bit?" I sighed, cuddling on my bed. Aquarina was deeply asleep at my side.
"I guess you can... But didn't you said that I had to remind you whenever there was an opportunity for you to grow stronger?" Alice wondered. "Also, you know I've been just sitting here for two weeks, right? I feel like if I don't do something I will go insane!"
"Are you Systems like this?" I raised an eyebrow.
"K-Kind of... If we don't have something to work forwards to, we lose meaning to our lives." Alice sighed. "We're workaholics by nature!"
"Yes, yes, I can tell!" I sighed, stretching my arms as I walked out of the bed and glanced through the window.
The sun was already rising, the beautiful blue skies, with a few clouds here and there decorated the beautiful city of Agartha. The people beginning their daily routine, walking across the streets, the children laughing as they played, the elderly smiling while giving breadcrumbs to small pigeons, and the soothing warm wind made me feel relaxed.
After such a huge crusade as the one we had, finally being back home to relax and act as idle as possible felt like a dream come true... Quite honestly, I wouldn't mind not fighting for a couple of years, just relaxing, and taking it easy, with friends and family.
I worked so hard to protect this city I've grown to love so much, I deserve a break, right?
"Sylphy..."
Alice looked a bit creepy behind me, her eyes glowing bright red.
"A-Alright, okay, I get it... Anyways, aside from that, what about your glitches? How are things regarding that?" I wondered.
"Oh, about that..." Alice said, sitting over my head. "I'm improving a bit every day. The glitches are just... impossible to delete at all, but I've been working on, instead of trying to fix them, than to stabilize my entire synapsis as a whole, and accept these failures as part of what I am, and also of what has made us so strong as well."
"Right, even if they were just mistakes, it has made a lot of things possible, things that normal systems can't do, like you said, right?" I wondered.
"Yeah, it honestly feels more like a benefit that I am glitched after the initial pain and agony has disappeared. Honestly I don't even feel any more pain for existing for years now! It feels like I was reborn." Alice giggled. "And it's all thanks to you, you were there with me since the beginning, cheering me up."
"Well, I did what I could, it isn't nothing impressive." I shrugged. "But I'm happy to see that you've recovered well, my dear friend."
"Friend? I thought I was like a sister to you already!" Alice crossed her arms.
"Well, little sis~" I laughed.
"Little sis?! I am older than you!" She pouted.
"Ain't no way I'll call you big sis..." I laughed even more. "Well, anyways, what Skills can I get?"
"Currently, Mana Disruption and Aqua have become Level 10, so you can get Skills from those two Skill Trees!" Said Alice.
"Alright, let's pick the other Mana Skill I guess." I said. "I need to reduce the exhaustion of overusing Mana as much as possible if I want to use my Infinite Mana to my heart's content.
Ding!
[You've learned the [Mana Manipulation: Lv1] Skill!]
[The Skill has been readjusted thanks to the Skill Compensation Effects!]
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[Mana Manipulation: Lv1]n--o-)v-/e)/l-.b.)I/(n
lightsΝοvεl ƈοm Skill Proficiency: 0/1000
The ability to naturally wield Mana. Grants the ability to Manipulate Mana with even more mastery than merely Mana Usage. While activated, you can use your own mind to not only manipulate your own Mana, but even the Mana of our surroundings with even greater precision and control. Can be practiced continuously for better and more efficient results. A Mid-tier Mana Skill, right below Mana Mastery.
Level Bonus (1): Enhances the Manipulation over Mana by +10% -> +25%, Removes Exhaustion of Overusing Mana by -5% -> -15%, and Enhances Magic Spell Power by +5% -> +15%.
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"Oh nice, the upgrade is really good! Tripling the normal effects?! That's crazy..."
"Yep! Now, choose your next Water Spell!"
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[Available Skills for the [Aqua] Skill Tree]
[Water Magic: Illusory Mist]
[Water Magic: Water Spear]
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"Illusory Mist is a good spell to create illusions, the mist can also decrease the foe's stats depending on the Spell Level. The latter is a straightforward fast, piercing water attribute spell that can deal a nice amount of damage, can easily overwhelm foes by casting a dozen of those at the same time." Alice gave me a quick explanation of the new Skills available.
"I see... I guess I'll go for the more unique Illusory Mist! Aquarina's already a Master of Water magic, and I could totally conjure those spears by myself easily as of now..." I said. "The Mist is more unique."
"Good choice!"
Ding!
[You learned the [Water Magic: Illusory Mist: Lv1] Skill!]
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[Water Magic: Illusory Mist: Lv1]
Skill Proficiency: 0/2500
An Intermediate Level Water Attribute Magic Spell.
By spending a sizable quantity of Mana, it is possible to create a wide, expanding white Mist that can engulf a large portion of space, confusing foes and dulling their senses.
Active Effect (1): Conjure a large quantity of Mist around your surroundings and engulf foes within. It can cause Confusion or even Madness, depending on your mastery over Mana and the usage of this Spell. Decreases Foe's Defense, Resistance, and Agility by -20% while being inside the Mist. Duration: 15 Minutes. Cooldown: 60 Minutes.
Level Bonus (1): Enhances the Skill's Debuffs, Chances of Confusion on a Foe, and Conjuration Speed by +15%.
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Alright, this one's not bad at all!
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