[Would you like to reinforce your core or reconstitute the monsters?]
I found a quiet corner of the training dojo, away from the gaze of the other students, and carefully laid out the four cores before me. They were unique, each one bearing the intricate patterns and colors of the bug from which it had originated. It was a testament to the remarkable diversity of this fungal realm, where even the cores of fallen creatures were works of art.
I closed my eyes, taking a moment to center myself, as I had done during my training of the Eternal Lotus Elegy. I focused on my breathing, allowing the tranquil ambiance of the dojo to envelop me. With a deep breath, and a sense of reverence, I initiated the absorption process.
Reinforce my core! It was a harmonious dance of energy, a merging of two entities. I could feel the raw power of the colossal bug's essence surging through me, strengthening my core and infusing me with newfound vitality. The essence of the core flowing through my body into a whirlpool around my core. Slowly seeping in. from within the core I begin to see the bottle growing no longer its former 8oz self, now a 12 oz bottle.
The process was repeated with each of the remaining cores. One by one, I absorbed their energies, each core contributing its unique essence to my being. It was a mesmerizing experience, a communion with the essence of this world. As the last core was absorbed, I felt a profound sense of fulfillment. The cores were no longer separate entities; their energies had become a part of me, a testament to my growth and resilience. The bottle within me now has grown to a staggering 16 oz. Unbelievable all the creatures I absorbed are there in my bottle.
I opened my eyes, gazing at the now empty space where the cores had been. They had served their purpose, enhancing my strength and abilities. The training dojo, once a place of tranquility, had become a battlefield, and now, a chamber of growth. With the energies of the colossal bugs coursing through me.
What does my status look like now? Status!
Name: Gravitas
Level: 4 (core)
Strength: 12
Agility: 8
Vitality: 10
Intelligence: 27
Dexterity: 14
Wisdom: 18
Willpower: 23
HP: 25/25
MP: 20/20
Skills: Hyphae Generation Level 2(I); Spore Burst Level 2(I); Regenerative Growth level 5(I); Poison Resistance level 1(I); Cell Harvesting level 4(I); Cell Absorption level 2(I); Low-tier Fungal Martial Arts level 5(I); Silent Lotus Dance level 5(I); Beginner Eternal Lotus Elegy level 3(I); Mana Manipulation level 3(I); External Mana Manipulation level 3(I); Mental Magic Affinity level 3(I); Core Mechanic level 3(I); Navigator Level 4(I);
Mutations: Hyphae left humanoid leg, Hyphae right humanoid leg, Hyphae left humanoid arm, Hyphae right humanoid arm, Hyphae photoreceptive eye, Chitin +1, Hyphae Voice Box +2, Mental Magic Gland.
Species: Infantile Glimmer Cap Mushroom Gatherer
Skill Points: 3
Biomass: 4