Chapter 13 - Feeling Refreshed
TLN: From now on, Lyon class will be called [Emperor of Reason]. It sounds more catchy that [Logic Emperor] IMO.
Edit – 20/09/2023 = Changing the protagonist name from Leon–> Lyon
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《Additional magical path have been successfully excavated. After confirming the operation, we will resume the expansion of the magical core from the new starting path.》
Phew. I did it. Now I can rest for a bit.
Currently, I’m in the middle of remodeling my abdominal cavity. Every time the pain strikes, I curl up my body like a shrimp or loosen it repeatedly.
Sometimes, it’s give me a cold sweat, while other times, I experience intense pain, which forces me to vomit and damages the mucous membranes of my throat and esophagus, causing blood to mix with the vomit.
But, fortunately or unfortunately, unlike before, the work is often done in small pieces, intermittently. A break comes with each interval, providing relief from the pain.
Having significant resting periods between each phase of the work makes it feel much easier, both mentally and physically. Additionally, it had a positive effects on my daily life, like this.
“Lord Lyon, shall we take a bath?”
“If you get sleepy, you can rest right here.”
I was immediately embraced by a soft body wearing a light robe and taken to a steam-filled, warm bathhouse.
While bathing together, my nanny gently washed my body as if caressing it and lightly massaged my scalp, also cleaning my ears and hair of dirt.
“Hehe. Are you feeling good? You have a very relaxed expression.”
Ahh, it’s so soothing. The lukewarm water feels amazing, it has a pleasant scent, and the soft breasts against my cheeks are the best.
In this world, there’s a bathing culture.
They have high-quality soap and pleasant bath additives, and even though I’m still in a state that needs close to full-time care, on relatively good days, I get to enjoy a bath like this.
Of course, the primary purpose isn’t just to have a good time; it thoroughly removes any unpleasant dirt that can’t be removed by wiping alone, promotes better circulation, and leaves me feeling refreshed.
The breasts are just a bonus. Basically, for me, they are a vital source of nutrition (I haven’t completely weaned yet), and the sensation of them bouncing is just enjoyable.
When I activated the Magic Heart within my chest, it wasn’t like this. My heart rate and breathing would suddenly stop, I’d enter a near-death state, and it felt like I could die at any moment.
Compared to that, this is better. It’s better than the feeling dying. This kind of resilience against pain has grown within me, I think. Now, I feel like I can endure most kinds of pain.
However, I have to admit that the intensity of the pain itself has actually decreased compared to before.
I already know the reason for this. It’s the acquisition of new abilities.
As my self-development progressed, the work on my head and neck area was completed. When that happened, [Shackles of the Spider Thread] changed from ➤➤➤ to ➤➤, and along with it, several derived abilities of [Emperor of Reason] were added.
Then, when the Magic Heart started functioning again, [Shackles of the Spider Thread] changed from ➤➤ to ➤, and immediately after that, the next set of general abilities (skills) were added to my status.
【Pain Control】: Adjusts the pain threshold.
【Mental Resilience】: Reduces mental stress and provides mental protection.
【Hunger Resistance】: Adapts to hunger and enhances nutrient absorption.
【Insomnia Resistance】: Reduces the negative effects of shortened or disrupted sleep.
These are all of a similar type, and their effects are mostly passive, but they are valuable support skills for me.
It took quite some time for me to confirm these abilities, mostly because of my physical condition. I was extremely pleased when I did, but at the same time, I couldn’t help but think that if [Shackles of the Spider Thread] had been released earlier, it would have been even better.
That mysterious warm power that Ai calls ‘external interference’. If it weren’t for that, I might not have been able to withstand the burden and might have died. My condition was that bad at some point.
I’m really grateful to have survived. If these abilities hadn’t awakened, I would have cried for real. I believe Ai when she says I’ll be okay, though.
The class I obtained during my reincarnation is [Emperor of Reason].
The unique ability I’m waiting to bloom is called [Ultimate Laws of Reason].
Is my class a lawyer? That was my first impression when I first heard about it.
According to Ai, ‘Laws of Reason’ are not worldly laws but rather the fundamental rules governing this world (with magic at its core), and individuals with the aptitude can freely exercise these powers.
In terms of class categories, it squarely falls under the category of a magic practitioner.
So, for a moment, I thought I might have a cheat-like ability to wield power freely. But then I realized that if I stumbled in my self-development, it could all go wrong. Rather than being a cheat, it could be a disadvantage. I found myself rather troubled.
However, I decided to bet on the possibilities.
After all, there’s no way someone who runs away from an opportunity right in front of them can carve out a far-reaching future that only a handful of people can reach.
As the ancient adage sang,
[Lady Luck only has bangs.[1]]
I thought it wouldn’t be right to take the easy way out. That’s what I believed.
In this world, there are gods who govern classes, and when children turn seven, they undergo a ritual in a temple and are bestowed with those classes.
However, whether one can have a magical class is almost determined at birth.
‘To be blessed with magical talent.’
To be evaluated as such, one must have at least three major magical organs: the Magic Central Nervous System (the brain), the Magic Heart (the chest), and the Magic Core (the abdomen) – all innate from birth.
Innate, yes. Unlike me, who didn’t have it, so my body got forcibly carved away.
However, their organs are the so-called standardized products, and there are different types of organs.
After resolving to undergo major body modification, I heard that there are limits to the functions of the standardized products.
Once the embedding of ‘Reason’ (the magical principle essential for performing magic) into the soul is completed, their whole bodies will become like supercomputers.
However, physically, they are still vulnerable, so they won’t be invincible. If they ever enter a battlefield, they will need some form of defense.
The final form is an all-in-one-package. The kind of form that says, ‘I can do anything with just my body.’
If I can reach that stage, it would undoubtedly be amazing. But in exchange for that, I can’t help but think that it’s a waste to be bedridden despite being reborn in another world.
When I was a baby, I didn’t know where I was sleeping. However, as my ability to use the magic eye developed, I noticed that the place I was in had quite an unusual room layout.
The room had a hexagonal shape, like a pyramid with a hexagonal base.
From the high apex, a canopy hung down, and thin fabric covered the area around the bed.
The bed itself was also hexagonal, and at each corner, there were hexagonal pillar supports resembling crystals.
I wondered if there was any significance to this hexagonal shapes?
When I was just born, everything from sleeping to breastfeeding and bathing was done on this bed.
Otherwise, I think I might die during my modification.
I would vomit immediately, and my airway would become blocked, causing me to lose consciousness. My breathing and heartbeat would frequently stop—it was a precarious situation. To ensure swift lifesaving, someone was always by my side.
Fortunately, my birth family seemed to be quite wealthy, with a rotating team of caregivers and a medical team always on standby.
They provided round-the-clock nursing care. Plus, in a pinch, that warm, mysterious power would come to my aid.
However, it wasn’t until relatively recently that I gained the ability to confirm my surroundings and my own circumstances.
Despite spending many years in this world, all I had acquired was language (although my vocabulary was limited—no language cheat here!).
Even though I was a helpless infant, just trying to survive took all my effort, and there was too much I didn’t know.
I barely had any information about my current family. I knew that the man I occasionally saw was my father, but my mother was a mystery. Whether I had siblings or not was also unknown.
Once I could move, I hoped to strengthen my body and actively learn various things.
[1] A Greek idiom derived from Zeus’ youngest son Caerus, the Greek god of opportunity, who only had a single lock of hair on the front of his head. Therefore: Caerus can easily be seized by the hair hanging over his face.