I notice that my fears are growing as the mouse I sent out hasn't returned or killed anything. It it has been a while now, and my mana is now full. To gather more information and potentially avoid accumulating a pile of corpses in my cave, I create another mouse and give it the order to "Go outside and eliminate weaker monsters." It's crucial to prevent a strong scent from attracting more powerful creatures, as the mouse would not drag corpses back to my cave.
Realizing that I am a dungeon core and dungeons typically consist of labyrinths filled with monsters to battle, I understand that it's time to begin making my own dungeon. Currently, I am vulnerable in my current state, sitting by an open entrance where anybody can walk in. Since my mice are unable to dig through stone, I need to experiment further with my mana when it reaches full capacity.
After a few minutes, my mana is fully replenished once again. I start by attempting to expand my mana like a bubble, hoping to gain absolute control over everything within that bubble. However, I quickly realize that this is how my vision works, so I abandon this idea.
Next, I try allowing my mana to naturally flow into the rock. Instead of shooting it, I focus on letting it flow, and to my surprise, I can feel a connection with the rock as if it's a part of me. Curious to see the outcome, I concentrate on flowing my mana into the back wall of the cave. The mana starts spreading through the earth naturally. Unfortunately, I had to halt the process since I no longer have any mana left to use. Nonetheless, I can still sense the rock wall and the rock into which I injected mana.
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Congratulations
You Have Earned A Skill
My Body
To View Skills Say [Skills]
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"Huh, My Body," I think to myself, realizing that the skill is appropriately named. It makes sense considering its purpose.
I open the [Skills] menu to further explore its details.
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Skills
Skill Cost Type
Bloodthirsty Aura (F) I 0.5 mana I Active
Mana Manipulation (D) I null I Passive
Mana Vision (D) I null I Passive
My Body (null) I null I Passive
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Effects
Bloodthirsty Aura: causes slight fear in beings 6 steps around you
Mana Manipulation: you can move mana better 10% increase in mana
Mana Vision: You can see using mana 20 steps around you
My Body: you can make anything non living a part of you
My Body: move and shape it at will using mana
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I realize that I didn't really need the system to give me a skill for I could already use the skill without the system. It seems that the (null) grade indicates that there is no limit to this skill, but I am aware that it is only effective as long as I have mana to turn the cave mine.
With my understanding of controlling objects, I begin experimenting by moving a small rock. To my surprise, it moves effortlessly without requiring any mana. Encouraged by this success, I decide to take on a bigger challenge and manipulate the cave wall itself. Using my power, I pull the stones and dirt from the back wall, clearing a path that is approximately 6 steps long and 3 steps wide. It takes me several hours of focused effort, but I manage to create the passage.
During this time, my mouse, that I sent out, has been diligently hunting and has successfully slain numerous big spiders.
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You Have slain x12 Big Spider
Reward: 36 EXP
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Now, closer than ever to leveling up, I decide to postpone further dungeon building until I have more mana available. Creating a connection with the rock requires a significant amount of mana, but at least I've made a promising start.
With the remaining mana, I set out to create something different, something new. I envision a creature with grey skin, sensitive ears, good reflexes, and quick movements. Starting with the essential organs, I slowly weave flesh, skin, and blood together, giving rise to a lizard-like creature. It moves on four legs, similar in size to a mouse, with lizard-like eyes and grey skin that blends with the cave walls. While I'm uncertain about its combat abilities as there have been no intruders to test it on, I decide to name this creature "Mizards" due to its mouse size and lizard-like appearance.
I order the Mizard to wait on standby.
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Congratulations
You Have Created a New Creature
Mizards
Reward: 50 EXP I +1 intelligence I +1 Wisdom
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I received a increase in EXP, intelligence and wisdom. However, before I could examine the details, a message appeared before me.
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Requirements Met
You Can Level up
Do you wish continue
I Yes I No I
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I realize that I must have obtained enough EXP to level up, so I press [Yes] without hesitation.
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Monsters
Total EXP: null + 20
Monster I Cost
Mouse I 100 EXP
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Name: Drasker Limnosqun
Gender: Null
Creature Type: Monster
Creature: Dungeon Core
EXP: Null + 20
Health: 10 / 10 I Health Regen: 0.1/min
Mana: 0 / 11 I Mana Regen: 0.1/sec
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Intellect: 13 I Wisdom: 13 I Vitality: 5 I Willpower: 10
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