Chapter 119: Pyrokinesis III

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Chapter 119: Pyrokinesis III

As the doors sealed with a resonant thud, sealing Red-Eye's departure, Tia collapsed back onto her bed. Her body was ridden with fatigue, clashing with resolve. Her eyelids drooped heavily, the weight of exhaustion tugging them down. Yet she resisted the pull of slumber, inhaling deeply.

'Esper System shows me the upgrade options for my pyrokinesis once more. However, show me for now only the special options.'

Beep!

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Special:

<Fire Solidifaction> (3 EP) (Unlocked by: <Telekinesis VI>): Gives the user the power to solidify the flames under their control, giving them the properties of solid matter.

Special body adaptations:

<Energy-Absorbing Cells I> (10 EP) (Unlocked by: <Energized Celluar Regeneration>, <Energy Storing Cells>, [Potion-Absorbing Cells], and <Energy Resonating Cells II>): The unique synergy of the cell's ability to use energy to regenerate with their increased absorption powers, resistance toward energy, and the ability to store it It gives the user the ability to absorb a portion (25%) of energy-based attacks up to a certain strength. The absorbed energy will not damage the user and will be stored inside the cells.

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Tia's gaze flitted between the two shimmering options projected in the air. When her eyes landed on the second choice, they sparked with an inner light, a silent acknowledgment of its immense potential.

'It will improve both my defense and energy recovery.' Even though the price was staggering, her eyes didn't even twitch. 'Time to use one of my two coupons.'

Confirming the choice, Tia turned her attention back to the first option, only to dismiss it almost immediately. 'Without my magic, it might have been good. But with the power of my twin rings, it's redundant.'

She thought of her Solidify rune, the magic symbol and its ability to mimic the offered enhancement without expense.

'System, please show me the regular body adaptations.' she instructed, her mind already strategizing the next phase of her empowerment.

Beep!

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Body Adaptations:

<Energy Resonating Cells III> (6 EP): Alters the user's cellular composition even further, increasing the capacity at which the cells can transport the energy without getting damaged.

<Thermal Sense I> (4 EP): Alter the user's nerve endings and eyes, allowing them to both see the temperature and sense it remotely through thermokinesis.

<Thermoregulating Skin I> (4 EP): Increases the thermal resistance of the user's skin while allowing the user to freely change their skin's outside temperature between 0C and +250C

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Techniques:

<Fireball I> (2 EP): Shoots a concentrated projectile of flames.

<Firecloak I> (3 EP): Envelopes the user in a cloak of fire that will not harm them.

<Fireray I> (2 EP): Technique to concentrate fire into thin rays, prolonging their reach and increasing their temperature.

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'Two points, that isn't exactly cheap...'

Half-jokingly, she queried the silent room, "Any chance of a return policy?" The ensuing silence was her only answer, prompting her to delve deeper into her deliberations. 'With my telekinesis on the cusp of getting some free upgrades, perhaps it's time for a small gamble.'

She recognized that data was the missing piece in her puzzle regarding techniques. 'Worst case, I lose two points. But if I never try, I might miss out on something great.' The thought of forgoing the thermoregulation skin lingered, a trade-off she had to consider.

Solemly nodding her head, Tia finalized her choice.

Beep!

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Your ability <Basic Pyrokinesis III> was modified:

<Increased Temperature>

<Kinetic Combustion>

Your body was modified:

<Energy Resonating Cells II>

You have learned the new techniques:

<Fireray I>

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Her vision faded away, and darkness submerged her consciousness.

(AN: Sorry for so few chapters this week, but something came to it. It will likely be the same in the following one.)