Neurolink System in the Modern World C.138: Scary Growth

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"Why is it taking so long?" I exclaimed in surprise as I waited for my random skill to manifest.

I couldn't help but wonder if the delay was because I was about to receive an overpowered skill, and the system needed a bit of extra time to prepare for the sheer awesomeness it was about to bestow upon me.

'This has to be one heck of a skill! It's taking quite a while for the system to download it,' I chuckled.

It's like comparing an indie game to a massive triple-A title that's over 200 GB because the developers got a bit lazy and skipped optimization.

So now, the system might be struggling to keep up with the sheer data of my new skill, requiring some serious digital horsepower to handle all the incredible potential it holds.

[System: Congratulations, host, for increasing all your normal stats to 10.]

[Reward: You will have 100% more luck on one random skill.]

I couldn't believe my luck! It seemed that my playful prayer had been answered in the most unexpected way. Find stories at mv|le|mp|yr.

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[Mind Link - The ability to link your mind with any living being within a 20-meter radius. You need to first use suggestion on that organism before you can control them. frёeweɓηovel.coɱ

[Each level increases the radius by 10 meters.]

[Each level 10 levels increases the number of organism you can control.]

"I hit the lottery!" I practically jumped out of my bed in excitement after reading about my new skill. It was as if I had won a jackpot.

The power to link my mind to others was super useful . The flexibility it offered was mind-boggling, and I could already imagine all the incredible ways I could use this skill to my advantage.

If I upgrade this skill alongside Parallel Thoughts, I could potentially create my very own real-time army of controlled beings.

Just imagine the possibilities! It's like assembling my own squad of mind-linked "Gifteds", each with their unique abilities and skills. We'd be an unstoppable force, and I couldn't help but grin at the prospect of orchestrating such an eccentric and powerful team.

And there was another unexpected surprise that caught my attention.

The fact that it mentioned "Living Beings" meant I could even utilize this power to control animals.

I mean, let's face it, animals don't understand human language, so my suggestion skills were pretty useless when it came to them. But now, with Mind Link, I could bypass this restriction.

I will become an animal whisperer, linking my mind to a bird for some high-flying reconnaissance, or getting chummy with a rat to gather intel from the underground.

And if I really put my mind to it, I could even establish a connection with a Siberian tiger!

For now, I decided to put all those exciting plans on the back burner. My priority was to allocate all my stats first so I could better equip myself .

"I still have 7 attribute points," I murmured after regaining my composure. At the moment, the only option I had was to increase my Mind Power. Perhaps something exciting would be unlocked once I reached a Mind Power level of one.

[Mind Power 0.2 —> 0.9]

The moment I increased my Mind Power, I was relieved to find that I didn't experience any pain, unlike when I boosted my intelligence. However, I did feel a bit light-headed. Then something peculiar happened - my vision changed, and I began to see a subtle blue aura surrounding everything, even my own hands.

"What is this thing?" I wondered aloud as I moved my hands around, fascinated by the strange phenomenon. It was as if a mystical blue light had washed over my surroundings. Even the sandals on the floor were bathed in this eerie glow.

Almost instinctively, I thought about my sandal moving, and to my astonishment, it obeyed my mental command. It was a bit challenging to control at first, but I was able to make it move.

'I'm an Esper now ,' I exclaimed in shock. This was just amazing . I tried controlling heavier things , unfortunately I can barely lift them. And as expected I started getting dizzy after overusing my Mind Power.

"I still need to increase my Mind Power further to make it truly usable, but this is good progress," I thought to myself. I realized that I had numerous sources to obtain attributes, so it made sense to concentrate on dominating those girls in the special mission. Each of them could potentially provide me with 5-10 attributes, which was a significant boost.

The problem now is the blue aura.

It had become a bit disorienting, so I decided to experiment with it. I closed my eyes and imagined the aura vanishing, and to my relief, when I opened my eyes again, my vision was back to normal.

Curious, I tried turning the aura on again. I discovered that I could switch this ability on and off at will. It was like having a built-in visual filter that I could toggle whenever I pleased

The next on the agenda is the 24 skill points I have . I could put them all in Suggestion , but it wont give me any substantial increase , so it's better to upgrade my new skills.

[Mind Link Level 1 —> 10 ] [110 meters ] [Two Organism]

Upgrading the Mind Link skill was a no-brainer for me. Having the ability to remotely control others would undoubtedly reduce the chances of me facing danger directly.

[Stone Body Level 1 —> 10 ] [27% hardness]

I saw the Stone Body skill as my second line of defense. In case someone managed to get close to me, like a gunman, I could utilize this skill to avoid immediate harm and then use my other abilities to react and respond. I

I contemplated the idea of increasing my Mind Power to create a barrier using my Esper-like ability to block bullets. However, it became apparent that at the moment, my power was too weak for such a feat.

Judging from its current growth rate, I estimated that I would need at least 5 points of Mind Power to achieve that level of control, which equated to 50 attribute points. It was a substantial investment, but the potential benefits of having a bullet-blocking barrier were undeniably enticing. I knew I had a long way to go, but it was a goal worth working toward.

[Mind Eye Level 3 —> Level 5 ] [15 levels ahead ]

[Mind Eye Level 5 —> Level 8 [+3 levels ]

'So, the price for upgrading the Mind Eye also increases,' I sighed feeling like I just wasted my skill points. After reaching level 5, I had only managed to gain one more level, allowing me to see the stats of others.

But as I thought about it, perhaps there were additional features or hidden capabilities that came with the Mind Eye skill upgrade.

"I'm excited to try out all these new skills," I grinned, feeling like a kid who had just opened a box filled with a plethora of exciting gifts.