Chapter 21 Time

"W-what?!"

Vincent gasped after reading the notification.

Although he was just a farmer in his province, he still studied at a university and read books related to this subject!

In his past life on Earth, he heard about Cryonics which is basically a device that could store human remains and "preserve" them. However, it wasn't just preservation but it was done with the speculative hope that resurrection may be possible in the future.

Because of this topic, he had discovered the existence of the Cryogenic Chamber which is now what was in front of him!!

Cryogenic Chambers like this would normally contain humans and hibernate them. From what he recalled though, it shouldn't last for a month because the person inside would be in danger if it exceeds more than that.

However, for some reason, he felt that if there is someone inside here, they might still be alive and only in suspended animation or cryosleep.

Once it was opened, whoever was inside the device might wake up!

This scared him a bit but also made him a bit excited!

'As expected, this is not a simple fantasy world at all.'

[ Cryogenic Sleep Chamber ]

[ Quality: Unknown

Number of Enhancements: 0

Durability: Unknown

Description: A Cryogenic Sleep Chamber that is in perfect condition. The world's mana is supplying it with energy to preserve the being inside.

Remarks: A mysterious object. There will be unknown Enhancement results if Enhancement Skill was used. ]

Vincent helplessly smiled after reading the details that came from his Basic Item Appraisal Skill…

Perhaps due to it being at the "Basic" stage, it was unable to find more details about the device and mostly unknown.

However, he wasn't disappointed at all as he finally understand what this thing was.

"It's not yet a good idea to open this thing… Whatever is inside, it can be an enemy as well. It's better to let it stay here until I learned what's inside."

It's not like he knows how to open it.

Anyway, he also thought of asking Raizen more about the dungeons he explored before…

'Those dungeons… Are they actually facilities making these things?' Vincent couldn't help but think about it. There might be clues inside those dungeons on how to open this sleeping chamber.

However, he immediately shook his head.

There is no point speculating such things right now…

He will certainly discover more as long as he gets stronger.

For now, he had to focus on his real path!

At this moment, he felt that he already hit a wall. He can't advance further. It was as if the 80 units of mana was his limit. His grandfather told him that he should just continue what he was doing and he'll advance naturally and become a Master Magician someday.

However, he's capable of quantifying his Mana so he knows what's happening in his body. And being unable to see any progress for several months already. he felt that he might need to start practicing Soul Cultivation as well.

Perhaps this is already his limit as a Mana Practitioner. He might as well try cultivating his Soul since his Grandpa is an expert at this.

With that in mind, Vincent went up to the surface.

? Right now, he still has plenty of mana he could use. He might as well appraise the mysterious flowers growing within this field.

Vincent then plucked one of the yellow flowers and confirmed that he can appraise it.

After spending another 2 units of mana, he got the information he wanted.

[ You have discovered a Wisdom Feverfew ]

[ Wisdom Feverfew ]

[ Quality: Rare

Number of Enhancements: 0/10

Description: A small palm-shaped flower. They relied on wind pollination to reproduce. The sound of running water seems to linger around it if you listen carefully.

Remarks: The flower is a known ingredient in making a Sleeping Drug, Insight Potion, or Brain Enhancement Pill. Each Enhancement will upgrade its effects in Alchemy. ]

"Oh?"

This is Vincent's first time seeing a flower with so many uses in alchemy. Luckily, there are thousands of these flowers on the ground so plucking one of them shouldn't matter.

***

A couple of days had passed after the incident.

They have already taken all the supplies in the secret chamber at the waterfalls and brought them to the cabin.

"Vincent, Millie, Kiefer, Kian, Vivian, Gerard, and Tristan. I have a friend from the Primal Sword Sect coming here in a few days." Raizen gathered the children as he started to reveal his intentions.

"Grandpa, are we going to that Sect?" Vincent asked. He knows that Raizen is thinking about their future.

He can not raise these seven children in the middle of the forest after all. There were a lot of things that will be needed as they grow up.

"Primal Sword Sect? I heard them from one of the merchants before. Isn't that a big sect known for their aggressive hunting of Savage Beasts?" Kiefer recalled what he heard from the merchant caravan that previously visited their small village.

"Right! That seems to be a big sect…" Millie and Vivian nodded as they seem to recall the name of the sect as well.

They have a good impression of that Sect since they would accept any people as long as they are hardworking and willing to learn the art of the sword.

"Oh… Since you heard them already, this will be a lot easier. I want you guys to follow that man. You can all trust him. I already sent him a letter and he should be arriving here in a few days." Raizen said with a smile.

He's still quite weak after losing an arm. However, Vincent can already feel that his thick mana or perhaps his soul's aura has returned.

"Grandpa, Are you going with us? If not, I won't be joining them… I still need to learn your Soul Cultivation…" He said matter-of-factly.

"Hmm? You can learn it in the sect as well. You don't have to learn it here with me."

"What? Who will take care of you if you stay here." Vincent asked in confusion. He's not underestimating his grandfather but he's already old. He also has a missing arm.

"You—Haa~ Vincent… I do not have much time left."