Chapter 12 - Body Modification

Authors note: Very sorry guys due to my hiatsu, i was binge reading various wuxia novels such as ATG, MGA, Douluo Dalu, CD and other reincarnation novels. So sorry for stalling you guys from so long.

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Lucifer entered the library with Aunt Hilda and Snuff. As soon as he entered the scent of antique books invaded his nose. Scanning the book shelves he enjoyed the view of the beautiful carved patterns on them. While making his way towards the table that was located, right at the center of the library. Standing in front of the Maplewood table he gazed at the librarian who murmured while being in a deep sleep.

Lucifer raising his tone a little, he ushered her to wake up. The librarian woke up with a jolt as if she was assaulted in her dreams. Her eyes looked extremely deprived of sleep, as she constantly swayed as she stood up. Under her breath she murmured something harsh. Her hands scrambled upon the table in search of her glasses. Finding them she quickly equipped them and glanced at her customers.

As her sights instantly landed on Lucifer she had the sudden urge to hug him. However, she suppressed it due to the intimidating pressure that was given out by Aunt Hilda. At that moment Aunt Hilda slipped an emblem on the table. The librarian looking at it went aghast and also became overly polite. Looking at the librarian he told her to bring all the books based on the ranking system. At once the librarian dashed off to get the books, returning after a while with a stack of books. Lucifer taking the stack books from her, headed towards a nearby desk.

As he slipped into his seat, Aunt Hilda told him that she had to be somewhere important in a rather serious tone. Then she abruptly vanished into thin air. Lucifer at that instant solely focused his complete attention towards the books, while, snuff slumbered peacefully under the desk. After full 4 hours he completed reading the stack of books. Compiling all the information he had extracted from the books into his mind palace,

The ranking system was divided into four tiers the fragment realm, mystical realm, divine realm and heavenly realm.

However, very little information was provided for the mystical, divine and heavenly realm, though the fragment realm was divided into three categories Elite, transient and human god. Lucifer rewinding his previous memories gathered that mother and Aunt Hilda were at the peak stage of the Fragment realm.

“Now wonder Aunt Hilda could release such blood thirst”, he thought

Furthermore ascending to the next realm was an incredibly difficult process as one most gain insight into their soul so that the realms gates could open.

He quickly returned the books back to the librarian who looked at him skeptically as the books were thick.

“Did you finish the books?”, the librarian asked in a doubting tone.

“No”, Lucifer responded, lying so that he would not attract unwanted attention. He again asked for books on Physique restructuring. Now, the librarian looked at him suspiciously. The books were high grade and would only be provide to peak experts but remembering the emblem, she reluctantly went to get the books. After a while, she returned with five books that were rather thin in size.

“Thank you”, Lucifer spoke before returning to his desk. His plan was to gather methods which could modify his physique so that it could hold his ever growing mana pool without suffering the backlash.

After the passing of an hour He went through the information. Body modification was a very risky process and only a handful of practitioners have succeeded in doing so and all of them consisted of the elven and the demon race. To complete the process an abundant amount of mana is required which the humans and other races beside the dragons completely lack. Dragons don`t need such methods as their bodies grow along with their mana pool. Also the practitioners have to suffer from severe mind breaking pain. However, the benefits are extremely good the veins will grow in size so that the body can hold and refine more amount mana. Magical prowess will also increase. Moreover, the body will become more strengthened. Though only a very few are successful.

Storing this information in his mind palace he returned the books to the librarian while waiting for Aunt Hilda.

“Aunt Hilda you`re here”, he spoke

“I hope I didn`t take too long Avaritia dear”, Aunt Hilda responded

At that moment snuff woke up with a yawn and said, “Master, are we going home” in adorable tone

“Come snuff, let’s go”, Lucifer responded

In a blinding flash they were transported back to the mansion. Snuff dashed off into the mansion wanting to sleep again. Proceeding into the mansion he met with a surprise. At that moment he remembered it was his fifth birthday. Thirteen more years were left before he could unlock all his godly abilities but before that his goal was ‘not to die’. Only Herald, the servants and Aunt Hilda were present. His parent were nowhere in sight, off to their own errands. His parent to him felt as if they were not his own. He anyway didn`t care as such emotions were pointless. He went along with his birthday charade; after every one had gone to bed he sneaked out at mid night to somewhere deep within the forest that was beside the mansion while concealing his aura so Aunt Hilda would not perceive his presence.

The pale moon hovered over the night sky giving a majestic atmosphere. Lucifer found a patch of flat land in the forest, as he approached it, he could feel the strong killing intent that emanated from the beasts that were surrounding him, as they slowly drew closer towards him. At that instant as the beast were right in front of him, his cannibalistic intent faltered up. He had been suppressing it, as he didn’t find an opportunity to kill someone.

As the beasts dashed at him, they caught sight of the cold ruthless eyes staring at them. He had an absolutely terrifying grin; all the beasts came to a halt. However, they instinctually knew that they would meet their end today. At that moment the slaughter began, a hazy mirage was left of Lucifer where he had stood before he appeared in front of a half lion half griffin like beast. Grabbing its mouth, he tore it open. Blood gushed out, splashing all over him, giving him a sinister yet noble appearance. He slid his hand into its mouth ripping out the heart. Tearing it out he directly placed it into his mouth, he was filled with ecstasy; the heart had a very rich flavor. It further aggravated his craving. Lashing out at all the other beasts, he slaughtered them instantly. Enjoying their hearts as delicacies, his cannibalistic instincts satiated, after the feast he received. He also received their abilities, as he had eaten their hearts.

He gained berserk, cryokinesis and morph. However, berserk was an ability which was not compatible with him as all his other emotions were suppressed. All the beasts he killed were at least B class. Though he didn`t even give them an opportunity to display their skills.

Seating in a meditative state, he processed large amounts of mana through his veins, pain assaulted him. Though to him it just felt like a needle prick. He furthermore increased the flow of mana. His veins and other organs were completely constantly being destroyed. Although, as soon as they were destroyed they were rebuilt the processes of reconstructing was quick due to metasis ad hyper- regeneration. This reconstructing continued till the break of dawn. Almost 7 hours had passed from beginning to the end of the process.

As he slowly opened his eyes, he could even see the morning dew upon the grass strands, everything around him felt like it was moving in slow motion. His dynamic vision had reached such an extent; he quickly got up and checked the mobility of his body. It felt as light as a feather. His features even had a drastic change. There were silver strands entwined with the purple in his eyes, his silver hair had more traces of black stripes and his body had become even more slim clearing defining his muscles. However, he looked very frail and delicate while also giving a majestic appearance.

He checked his veins and found out they were enlarged to an abnormal degree. Humans to a limit could only process a stream of mana that was their limit, but his was like a river and his mana also had also reached a greater quality so his abilities would have a greater effect.

He was quite satisfied with his progress as it increased his chances of survival. He dashed off towards the mansion at an astonishing speed, leaving after images as he proceeded. Nearby creatures avoided him noticing the monstrous amount of mana he was emanating.

Before he reached the mansion he suppressed his mana, and entered, what he didn`t know were events that would plunge him into constant danger were forthcoming.

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I am truly sorry for stalling this chapter for so long. As i am severely addicted to reading reincarnation novels