Beast Slayer Online: Initialization
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Chapter 193: The Spy in Ashina
The moment the Secondary Heart began functioning, Lannor felt the difference.
His blood started moving faster.
Not like the rush that came from stimulants, nor the surge of emotion before battle.
Those things accelerated circulation temporarily and sharpened the body for a short while.
This felt different.
It was as though his natural resting circulation had simply been raised to an entirely new baseline.
An ordinary man experiencing such a change might last only minutes before his body failed under the strain. Under the Gene Seed’s constant coordination, however, the sensation felt unexpectedly good.
“Haa...”
A breath escaped his lips, pale enough in the cool night air to resemble smoke.
Bracing himself on one arm, he slowly rose to his feet.
As he stood, he paid close attention to every change within his body.
“Mentos. Status report.”
Physiological Monitoring — Secondary Heart
Core Temperature: 107.6°F
Circulatory Velocity: 1.3× Baseline
Projection Analysis:
Secondary Heart Stabilization: Pending
Expected Circulatory Increase: Further Elevation Likely
Systemic Effects:
Blood Supply Capacity: Enhanced
Physical Performance: Slightly Improved
Biological Recovery Rate: Significantly Increased
Mana Recovery Rate: Significantly Increased
Injury Assessment
Fracture Interface: Clean Alignment
Recovery Projection:
Condition: Rib Fracture
Supplement Recommendation: Swallow ×1
Estimated Recovery Time: Before the Day After Tomorrow
Lannor let out a low whistle.
The back of his hand touched his forehead.
“Body temperature: one hundred and seven point six? I can’t even feel it. And at that temperature, shouldn’t my brain cells be cooking? In Abdle’s memories, implantation of the Secondary Heart caused a fever, but nothing this outrageous.”
“Most likely an effect of the Dragonbone Growth Agent, sir. The Secondary Heart you cultivated meets Space Marine specifications in all measurable aspects. However, this particular procedure has never appeared in any recorded memory. Dragons from that world possess a strong affinity with fire. Members of House Targaryen, known as the Dragonlord House, are rumored to possess elevated body temperatures and exceptional heat resistance.”
Lannor rolled his shoulders and carefully tested his movements.
Apart from the fractured ribs still mending beneath his chest, nothing felt wrong.
“Fair enough. I don’t feel any drawbacks at the moment...” He clicked his tongue. “If I ever run into Arya again, Robert will finally have a legitimate reason to be angry with me.”
The Growth Force infused into the Secondary Heart had come directly from dragonbone.
By now, the blood running through his veins was probably more dragon-tainted than a Targaryen’s.
The Lady of the Lake watched him adapt to his altered body in silence until the last traces of discomfort left his expression.
“Your life burns more brightly now.”
“Thank you for your help, my lady.”
Lannor turned and bowed.
“I’ve strengthened everything I can during this period. How much longer until the Conjunction of the Spheres Rift opens?”
At the moment, the only injury worth mentioning was the broken ribs in his chest, and even those would heal within a day.
Naturally, his thoughts had already returned to work.
“Your ribs will recover the day after tomorrow, correct? Then the day after tomorrow it shall be. I can influence the timing of the rift’s opening slightly.”
She wrapped a strand of hair around one finger and spoke with casual confidence.
Apparently shifting the timing of a Conjunction by several days was no difficult task for her.
Lannor nodded.
“Understood. I’ll arrive at the temple on schedule the day after tomorrow.”
“Oh?”
The Lady smiled with amused eyes.
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