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"So how do I absorb this one? Should I swallow it like the soul orb?" I wondered, opening my mouth.
"N-No! Don't do that, you'll probably get sick this time…" She stopped me. "Just hold it into your hands and place your hands into your chest, while slowly imbuing Mana into it."
"Hmmm, like this?"
I did as she said, and Alice nodded.
"Now, slowly and steady, imbue tiny quantities of Mana."
"Okay."
FLUOOSH!
I slowly imbued my Mana as Alice said, dividing it into tiny streams that resembled thin threads, and infusing them into the jewel one after the other.
The flames of the jewel flickered slowly, reacting to my mana. For a moment, I felt a very strong heat embracing my body, and flowing inside of my chest.
It spread across every single vein, bone, and muscle of my body, and it even entered my internal organs, even my head and eyes, which were blazing with flames.
It was hot, but it didn't hurt. It was like soothingly sleeping in the middle of a sea of flames.
Is this the meaning of the Divine Essence of Blazing Flames?
It's about experience that element on its totality.
For a moment, it even felt as if I had become flames themselves.
When everything finally finished, I felt my body and magic circle react in harmony with the flames I absorbed.
Ding!
[You have completely absorbed the [Divine Essence of Blazing Flames (A Grade)]!]
[You have assimilated the Divine Essence of the Blazing Flames.]
[The Divine Essence has been merged with your body, soul, and magic circle.]
[Your Physique has grown stronger and has attained greater affinity with the Fire Element.]
[Your Magic Circle has gained thousands of Fire Attribute Runes and has attained greater affinity with the Fire Element.]
[You feel a small hint of Divine Essence inside your body, yet you're still too unexperienced to understand or grasp the concept behind it.]
[Your soul has absorbed the divine flames automatically and has strengthened itself.]
[A Psyche is slowing developing…]
[Once a Psyche is developed, you'll be able to cultivate your own soul and make it much stronger.]
[All Fire-Attribute Related Skills have gained Bonus Levels.]
[The [Fire Magic: Blazing Wall: Lv9] Skill Level has increased to Level 10!]
[The [Heavenly Sun: Lv5] Skill Level has increased to Level 6!]
[The [Blazing Sunshine Ward: Lv4] Skill Level has increased to Level 5!]
[The [Dragon Heart: Lv6] Skill Level has increased to Level 7!]
[The [Dragon Eyes: Lv2] Skill Level has increased to Level 3!]
[The [Divine Yggdragon's Double Aura: Lv4] Skill Level has increased to Level 5!]
[The [Fire Magic: Blazing Wall: Lv10] Skill has reached Max Level!]
[As a Bonus for reaching Max Level, you've received 6000 Fire Attribute Runes into your Magic Circle]
[Your Fire Attribute Magic Spells have become much stronger.]
[You can now further evolve the Skill Tree and acquire a Brand-New Skill!]
"Nice! Max Level! I can get another Fire Skill… Then-"I think you should take a look at
"Wait, there's something more!"
"Huh?!"
FLUOOSH!
Suddenly, a spark of divine essence fused into a certain area of my soul, connected to the very first Skill I ever acquired capable of conjuring magic.
Ding!
[The Divine Essence of Blazing Flames has merged with the [Lesser Fire Magic: Ember: Lv10] Skill!]
[The [Lesser Fire Magic: Ember: Lv10] Skill has underwent Skill Evolution and Evolved into the [Advanced Fire Magic: Petit Meteor: Lv1]!]
"P-Petit Meteor?!" I asked in surprise.
I felt amazed, my old Ember Skill evolved into something that sounded rather intimidating. Well, it still has the "Petit" on it, so maybe it is not that crazy strong.
"Indeed, it appears Ember has evolved!" Said Alice. "Divine Essence is a valuable resource if it can evolve skills to such an extent… incredible."
"Yeah…" I checked on the Skill.
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[Advanced Fire Magic: Petit Meteor: Lv1]
Skill Proficiency: 0/10000
A Strong Fire Magic Spell in the "Advanced" Category.
By spending 100000 Mana, you're able to conjure a two-meter-large meteor made of blazing flames and stone, which can deal devastating damage up to +250%, with the ability to ignore Fire Attribute Damage Resistances by up to -30%.
The power of this Spell is devastating, whatever surface it hits will make the Petit Meteor explode into deadly flames and sharp rocks that can deal extra damage and spread further around.
Foes that get caught in the flames might be inflicted with [Severe Burns] which will deal 0.5% Damage to their Health every second for 5 Minutes. This effect can stack up to 10 times.
Level Bonus (1): Enhances the Skill's Damage Dealt and Conjuration Speed by +110%.
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The description was… quite similar to Ember, but changed. And it was pretty insane. These meteors are only two meters large but they're deadly! I am kind of afraid of conjuring them right now though…
"This is an amazing upgrade! Though, can I conjure normal Embers at Level 10?" I wondered.
FLUOSH!
And then, a large fireball emerged in my hand. It seemed that it worked, and… it was slightly stronger as well?
"As you can see, it is possible. Also because Ember is connected to its evolution skill, the normal Embers will continue growing stronger as a result.
"Wait what? That's crazy." I said in surprise. "Maybe one day I'll be able to create a sun-sized ember with a single conjuration… Though, more importantly, let's learn yet another blazing skills while we are at it."
"The other Skill you didn't choose is Flame Pillar! However, now that your Blazing Wall is Level 10, it pretty much delivers the same effects." Said Alice. "How about picking a new Skill further into the Skill Tree? These two options will surely surprise you."
"Oh? Alright, let me see…" I said, the system windows quickly began appearing one after the other.
Ding!
[Showcasing Skills for the [Ember] Skill Tree…]
<Available Skills: 2/2>
[Option 1]: [Fire Magic: Blazing Phoenix: Lv1]
[Option 2]: [Fire Magic: Phantom Flames: Lv1]
"Blazing Phoenix and Phantom Flames?"
These two Skills were certainly nothing like the ones before.
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