Chapter 22: Hydra Human
< Thank you, my Lord. I can meet my family again. I am happy. >
The final message from Chester’s fading existence echoed in Ryu’s mind as the Fusion neared its end.
Ryu felt a slight discomfort at hearing those parting words. But other than that, everything felt strangely calm. The pain that usually accompanied Fusion had lessened, enough for him to clearly feel the changes taking place in his body. Perhaps his physique was starting to develop resistance to the process.
Moments later, he regained full sensation in his limbs and body, followed by a series of notifications:
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[ Congratulations, Host! Your Self-Fusion is Successful ]
[ Your Core Bloodline had been strengthened ]
[ Strength +5, Agility +6, Vitality +5 ]
[ Mana +11 ]
[ You have acquired a new Active Skill: Hydra Human (E) ]
Hydra Human (E):
