fynovel Chapter 887: Would it be worthwhile? (2)
Chapter 887: Would it be worthwhile? (2)
Chapter 887: Would it be worthwhile? (2)
[Each brain crystal power encapsulates a microcosmic ecosystem of mana flux that interacts with the host's mana flow. Merging two powers isn't simply intertwining strands; it's akin to creating a new symphony from two distinct musical compositions. It needs a delicate balance of the tonal structure, and the arrangement must be done with surgical precision. ]
[The cost of DNA points hinges on a multifactorial algorithm that considers genetic compatibility, energetic sustainability, and the potential for latent ability amplification. This is further complicated by the need to keep genomic stability, as excessive strain can lead to an unscheduled apoptosis cascade, threatening the entire organism. ]
[You could have died even when getting stat points. Why did you think I had to reduce the number of stats you gained when gaining neural links? I told you this already.]
[The problem here is that the DNA theories at play here are not simply Mendelian. We're looking at mana-induced hypermutation potentials, epigenetic alterations due to mana exposure, and the possibility of mana imprinting at the quantum level. I can try to make things as you would like them to come out, but the result depends on many factors, essentially on what I find myself in front of. ]
Somehow, Erik felt as if the system was smirking.
Erik didn't reply to that.
[Yes. That's what I always did.]
Right. Erik already suspected that choosing the right brain crystal powers to combine has also influenced the outcome.
[There is one thing you are forgetting,] the biological supercomputer said.
[It's the astral wolf that gave me this idea. The astral wolf is a mana construct, but as you have seen, it can also create venom. This resulted from merging many mana-focused powers into one that was already deeply mana-focused. Somehow, all those merging made it so that the astral wolf developed a brain crystal, albeit a mana one; the venom is the beast's power. ] The biological supercomputer paused and pondered once more. Erik was curious about the thoughts and intentions inside the cryptic AI, or whatever obscure entity it truly was. [The idea would be to modify the astral wolf and turn it into a sort of astral brain crystal. To merge it with the Chimeric Biometal Soldier brain crystal power, would give the new clones a sort of astral brain crystal. This should, in theory, work like the real one. Then you should change the resulting powers to allow the clones to get all your stats, and then you could merge whatever you want. ]
Erik ran a hand through his hair, a frown creasing his forehead.
A pause, then a sound that resembled a human sigh filled the space in Erik's mind. Erik stopped in his tracks, his frown deepening.
[Yes. Is it weird?]
like sighing?> [I'm just mimicking you. Would you prefer if I articulated my thoughts in binary code?] The biological supercomputer smirked and resumed its explanation. [The expenditure of DNA points will be high. I won't deny that. I think you will barely be able to change both powers and give the clones the parallel will and the strength enhancer brain crystal power. But I think the result would be clones able to get brain crystal powers and make neural links, and they should also have higher strength and intelligence compared to you. But there are also some other risks.] Erik's face darkened. [Yes. There are high chances you are going to turn into an abomination.]