As Volk stood there, holding the newly transformed Solluha'r in his arms, another screen suddenly materialized before his eyes, glowing with an eerie light.
His gaze sharpened as he read the words that appeared:
| Ding!
| Name: Solluha'r Dohur'khandel.
| Age: 18 years old.
| Symbiotic relationship: Nuclear Reactor Main Vessel.
| Nuclear Energy Vessels: 4. |
For a moment, Volk was speechless, his thoughts swirling in confusion.
What?
He thought, with a swirling head.
She's the Nuclear Reactor Vessel?
His brow furrowed as the implications began to sink in.
How is this possible?
Why is she a Nuclear Reactor Vessel?
The questions bombarded his mind, but no answers came.
Is she going to be dangerous? The thought sent a shiver down his spine.
Volk's instincts screamed at him to protect, but from what?
From her?
The woman he had just vowed to share his life with?
He shook his head, trying to clear his thoughts, but his unease lingered like an important event he shouldn't ignore.
Just then, as if responding to his silent turmoil, the system chimed in—Ding!—and more text scrolled across the screen:
| Ding!
| Solluha'r will live peacefully and normally as a vessel. She is not radioactive and will be immune to radiation depending on her Mana manipulation ability. |
Volk let out a breath he didn't realize he'd been holding.
So, she's safe… and immune to radiation?
The relief was immense, he was worried the tribe would explode but he still couldn't shake the oddness of it all.
Mana manipulation?
He wondered just how powerful she might become with this strange new status.
Before Volk could dwell on it further, another system screen appeared—Ding—flashing with more information:
| Ding!
| Due to the Nuclear Reactor Main Vessel having four energy storages, the host, Volk, can instantly store four types of nuclear energies using the symbiotic relationship: Botanical, Wind, Earth, and Water. |
A slow grin spread across Volk's face.
Four types of nuclear energy…
He was clueless but it doesn't matter.
He could feel an unknown power within him thrumming beneath the surface, waiting to be unleashed in this magical world that he is now living in.
However, there was one nagging question that he couldn't ignore—How could I make use of all these things?
The system seemed to anticipate his thoughts, for it flashed again—Ding!—with a new message:
| As a reward for obtaining a Nuclear Reactor Vessel, the host will be given two rewards.
| First reward: Radioactive Absorption in the normal orc form! |
Volk's eyes widened. Absorption? The text continued:
| Ding!
| The host can now absorb radioactive materials or energies everywhere, depending on the Nuclear Energy Vessels that the Nuclear Reactor Main Vessel has. |
Excitement surged through Volk as he absorbed the information.
In this realm, there was something known as Magical radiation, and it was everywhere.
The forest they lived in was surrounded by Magical radiations emitted by the trees, and many other places were teeming with radioactive magics.
With this ability, Volk realized, I can feel safe anywhere!
But even as he reveled in this newfound security, another thought bubbled up to the surface—Is that what I need? Volk's mind whirled.
A radiation janitor?
No, he wanted more than that. He needed something he could use in battle, something that would make him a force to be reckoned with in this magical world.
Something that could be used in battle, I want something else!
As if the system heard his wish, the screen flashed again—Ding!—and a new message appeared:
| Ding!
| For the second reward, the host will be given a radioactive ability called Elemental Nuclear Strikes! |
Volk blinked, his interest piqued. Elemental Nuclear Strikes? The text continued:
| An ability that can only be used in Radioactive form by Striking or Punching with such force that it generates destructive magical shockwaves! |
A surge of adrenaline coursed through Volk's veins as he read on, his heart pounding in anticipation.
| Nuclear Strikes can be used normally, but there are variations that depend on the Nuclear Reactor Main Vessel's mana manipulation ability and level.
| These variations have different effects and different destructive powers and it all depends on the Nuclear Reactor Main Vessel Ability |
Volk could barely contain his excitement. He felt like a child on the verge of opening a long-awaited gift. What's her level? he wondered, his eyes scanning the screen eagerly.
| Ding!
| Solar, the Nuclear Reactor Main Vessel's elemental mana manipulation masteries:
| Nuclear Botanical Strikes: level 8.
| Nuclear Wind Strikes: level 5.
| Nuclear Earth Strikes: level 1.
| Nuclear Water Strikes: level 1. |
Volk nearly jumped for joy. Level 8 in Botanical! He marveled at the strength she already possessed. And Wind at level 5? Earth and Water at level 1? He didn't care how he could use that, but it sounds astounding.
As expected of nuke abilities!
He imagined the shockwaves tearing through enemies, uprooting trees, and reshaping the battlefield itself.
Unable to contain himself, Volk actually did jump—thud—his heavy boots hitting the ground with a loud impact.
He could use something like a nuclear powered ability with his bare hands, and there are even elemental variations of it which he is not knowledgeable about.
However, he believes he will eventually learn them, he just needs more time to practice.
The other orcs and elves looked at him in surprise, but their surprise quickly turned to understanding and then to laughter.
They could see the joy on his face, the pride that radiated from him.
He wasn't just happy about having a talented wife—no, they realized that Volk's talent must be immense as well, to have a symbiotic partner become like that—it's like they are a perfect fit for together.
The obvious information spread through the crowd like forgotten house fire, and soon the cheers began to rise—cheer, cheer—growing louder and more fervent with each passing second.
"Volk Champion!" they shouted.
"Volk Champion!" The chant grew stronger, reverberating through the clearing.
"Volk Champion!"
Volk's chest swelled with pride. He had never felt so powerful, so alive.
His gaze shifted to Solluha'r who had been quiet through all the commotion.
Her face was flushed, her eyes wide with a mixture of emotions that Volk couldn't quite read. But before he could say anything, she finally spoke, with her voice soft but steady.
"I… I need to rest," Solluha'r said, her voice trembling slightly from the weight of the transformation and the events that had just unfolded.
She felt like she couldn't take them and she needed to rest for now.
Volk nodded, his earlier exuberance tempered by her obvious exhaustion.
He tightened his hold on her, supporting her now larger frame as he guided her away from the cheering crowd, his mind already planning the next steps.
There was much to learn, much to explore about their new abilities, but for now, he would let her rest.
After all, knowing the nuclear abilities he had now was great news for him.