Evolution:The Bloodthirsty Saga of the Magic Engineer-Chapter 48: The first code

While I was in the middle of my peculiar teaching method, I felt a faint pulse in my mind—a familiar and technological presence invading my train of thought.

["Emulation complete!"]

The cold, precise voice of the virtual lab echoed in my mind, followed by another message.

["Shall I transmit the information?"]

I sighed in relief, letting a satisfied smile creep onto my face. "Finally," I thought. I had been waiting for this for hours. However, I controlled my excitement and continued playing my role as Mary’s teacher.

The lesson proceeded as planned until the agreed-upon time came to an end. I carefully placed Mary on the floor and stood up from the chair, straightening my posture. "Alright, time’s up. Keep at it, and you’ll understand the entire magical alphabet within a few weeks."

She, completely exhausted, collapsed onto the bed nearby. With her face flushed and an expression that mixed frustration and embarrassment, she grabbed a pillow and pressed it against her face. Her muffled voice escaped in a cry: "Go away! I... I need to be alone to process this situation..."

I couldn’t help it. A loud, genuine laugh escaped me. "AHAHAHAHA!" I bowed, finding her reaction extremely comical. After pulling myself together, I straightened my clothes and, before leaving, said casually: "Tomorrow we have another lesson, get ready to swallow my cock with your delicate virgin anus."

As soon as I closed her bedroom door behind me, I found myself standing in the empty hallway. My own room was directly across from hers, and with a fluid motion, I unlocked the door and stepped inside.

Closing the door behind me, I leaned against it for a moment, letting the calm of my personal space wash over me. That’s when I issued the mental command. "Transfer the information!"

["Beep!"]

["Transferring..."]

Suddenly, a torrent of knowledge flooded into my mind, like a river overflowing its banks. It wasn’t just raw information—it was artificial experience, a simulation generated by the lab to make me feel as if I had lived through the learning process myself.

The impact was immediate and overwhelming. A sudden wave of nausea hit me, and I felt an intense urge to vomit. Clenching my eyes shut, I took deep breaths and focused on stabilizing my body and mind. After a few moments of controlled breathing, the nausea began to subside.

I rubbed my temples, feeling the pressure ease little by little. "So, I just need to inscribe these codes in the magical language onto my body to level up?"

When I reopened my eyes, a 3D image began forming in my mind. It was a model of the heart codes, with intricate patterns spinning and intertwining in a mesmerizing display. The complexity was staggering; a single mistake in their construction could prove fatal.

The patterns were like infinite mazes, yet, thanks to the lab, I understood them completely. I knew that ordinary acolytes would take days, if not weeks, to begin grasping even a single code. But with my technological advantage, all of this had been processed within hours.

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"At this pace... I could easily be compared to a five-star acolyte," I estimated with a hint of pride.

The first code appeared clearly in my mind. It resembled an incomplete "Z," missing the vertical line in the center. It was adorned with minuscule patterns and intricate helices, so complex they could make someone dizzy just by staring at them.

I exhaled deeply, feeling ready for the next step. "It’s time to begin," I thought.

With a smooth motion, I sat on the floor of my room, crossing my legs in a meditative position. Closing my eyes, I allowed my breathing to slow and fall into a steady rhythm. The world around me began to fade, replaced by the vision of my inner self.

Gradually, the image of my inner self took shape in my mind, and the first organ I focused on was the heart.

It was mesmerizing. My human heart pulsed rhythmically, contracting and relaxing like a flawless machine. Thick veins and arteries extended from it, carrying blood to every corner of my body. It was like a miniature universe, tirelessly working, vital to my existence. The dark red hue of the muscular walls gleamed peculiarly under the light emanating from my inner vision. Each beat echoed within me, marking the time I had to inscribe the code before the strain became too great.

Carefully, I pinpointed the main vein running through my heart, a critical pathway for blood flow. "There," I thought, identifying the exact spot where the first code would be inscribed.

With unwavering focus, I began engraving the magical code onto one of the heart’s veins. The intricate and precise magical letters started forming like marks of fire. The first symbol, resembling the incomplete "Z" with its complex patterns, glowed like molten lava as I etched it in place.

The pain came in a crushing wave, burning from the inside out. It felt as though my heart was being consumed by an internal flame, but there was no room for hesitation. I had anticipated this. Thanks to the artificial simulations from the lab, I had "lived" this moment countless times, enough to make it feel almost routine, almost predictable.

"Endure," I murmured to myself, feeling my heartbeat falter as the pain radiated up my spine and into my limbs. Each pulse seemed to amplify the discomfort, but the lab had prepared me. I followed the pre-programmed sensations, pressing forward without hesitation.

After what felt like both a second and an eternity, the first code was complete. I felt a faint, distinct pulse in my heart, as if it were assimilating the newly engraved symbol.

Suddenly, the environment around me changed. Bright lights began to appear in the room, spinning rapidly around me. The lights felt alive, pulsing in sync with the engraved code. They danced in circles before, one by one, diving into my body. The intense glow vanished, and the room returned to normal.

My eyelids flew open with a start, and I took a deep breath, the exhaustion weighing on me like a heavy cloak. My body was drained, but at the same time, something within me felt different. The elemental meditation technique had worked its magic.

"Virtual lab, generate a report," I commanded mentally, my voice confident yet tinged with fatigue.

["Technical Report: Analysis of the Effects of Elemental Meditation Technique – Heart Coding as a Spiritual Energy Generator"]

["Effect Analysis."]

["The single code engraved on the heart triggered a faint vibration in the practitioner’s energy matrix."]

["The heart began emitting small waves of spiritual energy at a medium frequency (35 Hz on the ethereal spectrum)."]

["The practitioner will experience a permanent increase in spiritual power and a centralized warmth in the chest."]

["Host vitality increased by 0.05 points."]

["Energy Production."]

["The spiritual path has been added to your status."]

["Your spiritual power has increased by 0.1 points."]

["With only one code, the heart’s capacity to act as a generator was activated inefficiently. The spiritual energy production was minimal, with uneven and unstable flows."]

["Output is at 5% of the estimated potential of a functional spiritual generator."]

["Spiritual flows are insufficient to support complex spells or sustain prolonged magical states."]

["Side Effects"]

["The engraved code exerted excessive pressure on the heart’s energy channels due to the lack of complementary scripts."]

["Brief episodes of spiritual arrhythmia (rhythmic instability in the energy flow)."]

["The host experienced natural exhaustion after 4 hours of continuous technique usage."]

["Single Code Evaluation"]

["The engraved code was identified as a basic line of spiritual structuring."]

["Primary Function: Catalyze the conversion of vital energy into spiritual energy."]

["Critical Limitation: Without additional codes for stabilization, the generator cannot store surplus energy or manage complex energy flows."]

["Operational Recommendations"]

["To stabilize the spiritual generator, at least 9 additional codes must be engraved onto the heart. Each code must be calibrated for specific functions, such as storage, regulation, and control."]

I smiled despite my exhaustion. "So that’s it," I murmured to myself.

"Meditation techniques," I thought, reflecting on the results. "There’s no doubt they are cultivation methods designed for Mages. The primary goal of this technique is to increase spiritual strength by turning the body into a small magical generator, but the vitality boost is an interesting bonus."

I ran my fingers across my forehead, massaging my temples as I absorbed the information. "Spiritual strength directly impacts my stats. And now, after practicing this technique, my vitality has begun to surpass my previous limit!"

"According to the data, sleeping immediately after meditation maximizes its effects... So, it’s only fair to take advantage of this opportunity," I thought, removing my outer garments and lying down on the bed. As soon as my head hit the pillow, exhaustion overwhelmed me, and I slipped into a deep, rejuvenating sleep.

Several hours later.

["Beep!"]

["Beep!"]

["The alarm is ringing!"]

The lab’s voice echoed in my mind, pulling me from the comfort of sleep. "Is it already the time I set the alarm for? Time really does fly," I murmured, opening my eyes and blinking to clear my vision.

Stretching lazily, I felt my muscles relax with the motion. The virtual lab’s clock read 5:30. "Alright, time to get back to work." I completed my basic morning routine and soon headed to Miguel’s lab.

"Good morning, sir!" I greeted Miguel as I entered his lab. He was, as always, deeply engrossed in some complicated experiment, his steampunk glasses gleaming under the industrial lights surrounding him.

Miguel looked up from his notes and studied me for a moment, his neutral expression giving way to something more curious. "What? Wait a moment..." He furrowed his brows and stepped closer, adjusting his glasses as he examined my body, as though searching for something specific.

"Kid, did you manage to engrave a code on your heart?" he asked, his voice filled with surprise and admiration.

I straightened up and replied confidently, "Yes! I did."

Miguel smiled—a genuine smile, rare to see on his face. "Congratulations! Keep working hard like this. It seems your three-star talent is at the upper limit of acolytes in that rank. You’re only a fraction away from being a four-star. Very impressive, kid."

His words of approval echoed in my mind, filling me with pride. "Thank you, sir," I replied, keeping my tone humble, though inside, I was ecstatic.

Not long after, I ran into Charlotte, who had just arrived at the lab. With enthusiasm, I told her about my progress. Charlotte, as expected, raised an eyebrow, her face revealing a mix of surprise and what seemed like... skepticism. It was clear she hadn’t expected me to advance so quickly.

However, she quickly shook her head, brushing aside those thoughts and returning to her usual demeanor. "Congratulations, Tyler. It seems you’re taking this seriously," she said in a tone that was almost professional.

Before we could talk further, Miguel called us over, saying we needed to head to the tower’s mine for some work.

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