Incredible...
I felt like one of those sprinters you see in movies or comics.
(Although...)
I found a small flaw in this 'Muta-gen'.
(Wind resistance...)
In simpler terms, wind resistance is like pushing against the air while running very fast. As you move faster, the air pushes you harder in the opposite direction.
(Although I didn't find it too uncomfortable, that's probably because I haven't spent much time running...)
If I were to run for a long time, I'd surely suffer the consequences of that.
(Well, it's a 'B' trait, and there must be some add-ons out there to prevent that, like a special suit or something.)
Satisfied with my test, I announced, "Test completed."
[Test completed]
At that moment, I could feel my body changing again... "Ugh, this must be uncomfortable," the sensation of having your chest moved is uncomfortable to say the least.
[Choose a Muta-gen to proceed!]
[Muta-gen 'Celestial Flight' (B)]
[Muta-gen 'Colossal Fury' (B)]
[Muta-gen 'Swift Streaks' (B)]
(It looks like I can choose the speed one again), it was a simple thought before picking the next.
[Muta-gen 'Colossal Fury' (B)]
This time, I chose the one that gives you strength.
*Twitches
*Twitches
"Ugh!", at that moment, I could feel my body changing, all my muscles convulsing.
They all changed in some way, from the muscles in my arms to the muscles in my feet.
*Twitches
*Twitches
Fortunately, it didn't take long for this transformation to finish.
(I feel powerful...)
How to put it?... in a strange sensation where I think anything I touch is going to explode.
I took a quick look at my arms.
"Damn!, they look like Arnold's, awesome...", my enthusiasm grew as I looked at this pair of beefy cannons.
For some reason, I felt like I had a ton of energy ready to burn.
[Practice objective displayed]
*Fuuuuuu....
Interestingly, the previous target was replaced by one slightly larger and made of a different material.
(Is it concrete? Well, whatever)
"Let's begin!", I announced and immediately retracted my left arm.
*Clenching the fist
I clenched my fist as tight as possible, making sure to put all available power into the next attack.
"Ahhhh", I inhaled air and then...
*PAMMMM!
I released the attack with all my strength.
*Fushhhh!
At that moment, the force in my attack was strong enough to shatter and send flying the remnants of that target.
"WOW," I exclaimed as I looked at my intact fist.
Imagine if this were used against a flesh-and-blood human?
(It would surely turn into a bloody mess)
[Practice objective displayed]
Interestingly, the shattered target reappeared a few meters away from me, intact.
(Now, how do we continue testing this?) I thought, but I didn't take long to figure it out.
"Can I lift that thing?"
*Steps
I approached the target and when I put my hands on its base and tried to lift it with force...
*Thud!
"EH?"
*BOOM!
Surprisingly, as I exerted my force, I sent it flying a few meters high before landing on the ground with a dull thud.
(It's strong, but it surely has a limit, and just like with speed, there will be some factors against it when using it)
There are many factors to consider like force control or simply the energy it would consume.
(That's why I feel energetic... this place gives me the energy to test it)
Unfortunately, there are no such limitations in this place, as it's designed to test these mutations without inconveniences like fatigue or energy.
"Test completed."
"Eh?", just as I said that, I could feel my muscles deflating and returning to their original state.
(I don't feel energetic anymore...)
[Test completed]
[Choose a Muta-gen to proceed!]
[Muta-gen 'Celestial Flight' (B)]
[Muta-gen 'Colossal Fury' (B)]
[Muta-gen 'Swift Streaks' (B)]
"Now then, let's go for the last one, that's the flight one, right?"
Without wasting time, I selected it.
...
"..."
(...Nothing?)
Curiously, I felt no change in my body.
"How odd... so... How do I fly then?"
And just as I pondered what to do.
[This type of muta-gen adds a new function to your organism; the player just has to try it a few times and they'll be able to activate it.]
(I guess I have to jump or something, right?)
*Jump.
I jumped, but I didn't feel any different.
(Maybe... is it something mental or like that?)
I figured it works that way, you know, 'if I believe I can fly, I'll fly.'
*Jump.
*Jump.
(I can fly! I can fly!)
*Jump.
*Jump.
*Jump farther...
I could feel how my last jump was a bit higher.
*Jump.
*Jump.
*Jump farther...
*Jump farther...
*Jump even farther...
And like an airplane engine revving up, I gradually figured out the trick.
*Jump even farther...
*Jump even farther...
At some point, I could jump really high, but gravity pulled me back down, so I thought of a way to stay still, and... it worked.
"STAY STILL!"
*Hover.
(It's like an invisible muscle...)
Yes, I could feel how I could somehow channel my energy into my legs to maintain my flight.
"It's... weird," it's a strange sensation of supplying energy to my legs to keep flying.
"Now forward."
*Flight
It wasn't difficult, as the trick is to use your legs as a rudder to steer in the chosen direction.
(Let's apply more force)
*Swoosh
"Wow!"
And just as I imagined, to regulate your speed, you just need to increase the energy supplied to your leg.
*Swoosh
"Ha-ha!" I exclaimed amused.
*Swoosh
It was a unique feeling of freedom, one that you couldn't feel in the real world...
(And I'm in a silver capsule... how would it feel in a diamond one?)
If it felt so real in a 50% realism capsule, thinking about one with 90% sounds...
Terrifying.
After about 5 minutes of playing in the air.
*Thump!
I landed.
"Test completed"
[Test completed]
[You have finished the muta-gene tutorial!]
[Remember, muta-genes are not limited to just abilities! They can also help you get closer to your ideal self with aesthetic mutations. (Some aesthetic mutations add functionalities to your body)]
"Esthetic mutations? Like video game skins?" I said, a bit curious about this section.
[Examples of aesthetic Muta-genes:]
[Elf Ears (C)]
[Demon Horns (B)]
[Angel Wings (A)]
[Rainbow Hair (F)]
[Dragon Wings (S)]
They also showed a small illustration where I could see my own body with those mutations.
"Phew! Dragon wings look pretty cool."
I selected them, but they didn't appear in reality; instead, they showed up on the screen in front of me.
"Oh..."
I couldn't help but feel disappointed.
"Still, the customization looks great."
I couldn't help but praise that aspect, as what I saw on the screen, my modified appearance, looked incredibly good, and, above all, realistic.
"This game is definitely going to sell these things very well. Now, I've tried everything I need to try, so there's only one question left."
"How do I get them?"
[ You can obtain muta-genes in three ways!
-Research and development: Invest in a muta-gene laboratory and use the tower's base muta-gene tree or create your own through trial and error!
-Random resource acquisition system: You'll be able to obtain random muta-genes of different rarities (according to the banner), (Does not include Mother Muta-genes), using credits and premium credits.
-World or interaction reward: On some occasions, you may acquire ways to mutate your body through a different environment (particles or strange energies) or by consuming some type of resource from the world (these mutations are wild and not very recommended). ]
"I see... A Pay to fast? At least until I see the real difficulty of the game or the chances of obtaining."
Every passing second, I feel more grateful for having accepted that offer in the beginning...
[ Now, you will enter the Technological evolutionary path! ]
[ Technology is an evolutionary path based on manufacturing necessary or convenient tools to facilitate different activities, including combat. At its higher ranks, technology can be integrated into the body to enhance its capabilities. ]
[ To embark on this evolutionary path, you need 'Technological Chips', which are divided into categories from 'F' (the most basic), to 'S' (the most advanced), and among them, there may be subcategories according to their power or rarity. ]
[ First, you need a 'Technological Core', which will increase compatibility and the success rate of your creations and allow you to access more advanced 'Technological Chips'.]