Chapter 106: The Double-Choice

Chapter 106: The Double-Choice

'Systems, can I choose one from each of you or only one together?' Tia's inner voice wavered, echoing in the silent abyss of her mind.

Ding!

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You can choose one of the two given options.

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Beep!

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<Info > Please choose one of the two options.

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A smile blossomed on Tia's face as the radiant expression of elation graced her, her eyes staring at the dark ceiling, flashing with the joy of opportunity.

'So, I see! I triggered this evolution at the same time for both systems.'

Just a single glance at all four options made her sigh at the difficulty of the upcoming decision. Each option was a gem in its own right, holding a unique allure.

Her thoughts lingered on the two witchy, magic-oriented options.

Then, a swift realization struck her like a lightning bolt, making her slump back onto her pillow. 'The increase in my vitality and endurance from the meta option would indirectly boost my potion tolerance.'

Her head and thoughts spun in a chaotic vortex as it became even harder to decide, all the paths leading to the same, yet a bit different, places.

'In that case, that meta option with the magic core option would have an advantage as they wouldn't rely on external items as much.'

Her eyes pulsed brightly as she carefully looked at the last remaining option, making it all link together. Like the piercing sting of a needle, the realization of her unprotected mind resonated with painful clarity.

'I can use potions to fortify my body, replacing the meta option,' she contemplated in silence, 'but my mind would still be vulnerable, and neither the magic core nor alchemy one could fix it, at least, without any highly advanced and expensive mind-shielding potions that are still far away.'

The horrifying prospect of her thoughts being manipulated, her will subverted and enslaved to another's bidding, sent shivers down her spine.

If her body was attacked, she could react, but if her thoughts were controlled, then she wouldn't even know it.

'Also, that extra intelligence will likely boost my learning ability, supplementing the magic intuition. Alchemy and Enlightenment, body and mind, both nicely supplementing each other.' The glow in her eyes, which was filled with expectation and the thrill of growing stronger, brightened as it all fit flawlessly.

'Perfect! Also, telepathy isn't a bad thing...' She already witnessed what her cousin could do with itshe manipulated the courts, her family, the company board, and potentially even Tia herself. The power to read and control minds would open shortcuts and doors for her.

'I doubt it will be as strong as hers right from the get-go, but eventually, it will be worth it.'

Also, she now lived in a world of technology, and she could use it to compensate for the weaknesses of her own powers.

'What if I implant potion dispensers straight into the safety of my own body? Refilling them would be a pain, but if I keep them only for emergency situations, then it would be a great solution.'

Tia closed her eyes and confirmed her choices: 'Systems, I choose the Alchemical Human and the Enlightened Human.'

Her vision darkened, and her mind faded away into the sea of unconsciousness.Updated from novelb(i)n.c(o)m