Chapter 616: Extraordinary Feat - Heart of Order
The stimulated pineal gland produced a slight reaction.
However, it did not produce highly sensitive and fast-acting hormones or signals like other glands or organs.
Yet, it still caused Famir indescribable pain.
She only felt as if her entire sea of consciousness was suddenly swept by a terrible storm.
At the very center of the storm, various thoughts and images flickered endlessly.
Famir found it hard to stay conscious, yet she was completely unable to resist the chaos.
She could only struggle over and over again, trying to maintain her own will, resisting being swallowed by this twisted storm of thoughts.
Matthew could clearly sense that the pineal gland, under the influence and stimulation of magic, was gradually transforming.
To resist the dangerous onslaught of magic, the pineal gland displayed a unique vitality, eagerly absorbing Famir's bodily nutrients to repair the damage it had just sustained.
Through repeated magical surges and repairs, the pineal gland gradually grew stronger.
Matthew could visibly see that the progress indicator for the surgical modification was climbing at an incredible speed.
This fully demonstrated that the surgical modification was on the right path.
When the structure of the pineal gland became increasingly resilient.
Matthew further stimulated its interior.
Matthew never approached surgical modifications by forcibly enhancing a single function at the expense of others.
He preferred to induce and develop, activating the inherent potential of that part of the body.
Just like this time.
For the enhancement of the pineal gland, Matthew did not deliberately modify or adjust it, but instead increased its overall strength.
The surrounding regions related to it would also strengthen and improve with the absorption of sufficient nutrients.
Matthew carefully observed the state of the pineal gland, waiting for the moment when it could no longer endure and was about to suffer severe damage.
Matthew unhesitatingly released a mass of Life Essence, allowing it to swiftly repair the damaged parts of the pineal gland and strengthen the surrounding areas as well.
The reason why the pineal gland could behave so intelligently, as if it had a set program, steadily completing the tasks of absorbing nutrients and repairing damage.
It was not due to the pineal gland's own uniqueness, but because Matthew had given it a special "Broadcast."
Extraordinary Legacy - Activation Grant!
If it were merely an organ, the pineal gland would only follow its predetermined program to complete assigned tasks.
Even when stimulated, it would not display such orderly behavior.
After being granted the Activation Gift, this tiny pineal gland became entirely different.
It developed basic emotions and thoughts, along with a stronger will to survive.
Therefore, it would strive to absorb the surrounding Life Essence, making itself stronger and more resilient, so it could survive better.
This was the spontaneous instinct of life, a method Matthew frequently utilized in his modifications.
The process was not pleasant; it was, in fact, like pulling a single thread that shook the whole tapestry.
Famir's entire head would react to changes in the pineal gland and its surrounding regions.
Her entire body began to respond significantly to the alterations in her brain.
The temperature continued to rise, and her heartbeat became extremely unstable.
Every organ and tissue throughout her body began to rebel and protest.
If it were an ordinary person, the fragile parts inside their body would have been riddled with holes, with blood flowing everywhere.
But Famir's body was exceptionally tough.
Wherever a wound appeared, it would heal at an astonishing speed.
Severe physical damage was happening at a rate of more than two points per second.
Even with Famir's extraordinary self-healing ability, she had to continuously absorb nutrients to meet the consumption required for internal recovery.
Life Water was too precious and scarce, and its healing was too rapid for the body to adapt.
Life Essence, however, was just right—not only was it incredibly stable, but it was also abundant and filling.
Although it was still somewhat expensive, it ensured sufficient supply and effectiveness.
Amid this cycle of destruction and repair, the changes inside Famir's brain gradually began to stabilize.
Of course, the intense pain that came with it made Famir feel even deeper agony than before.
That feeling was as if the organs and tissues inside her body had developed their own thoughts.
Every part was rebelling, ready to tear her completely apart.
It was unknown how much time had passed before the wave-like pain finally began to fade.
An extremely peculiar sensation swept through her entire body from her head.
That slightly trembling sensation brought Famir a strange sense of comfort.
But soon, the intense pain coming from her soul immediately made Famir sigh in relief.
"Hmm, now it's normal!"
In Matthew's vision, the outline of Famir's soul became more distinct due to the continuously strengthening pineal gland.
At this moment, Matthew could see clearly.
Surrounded by pain, Famir's soul was temporarily unprotected, allowing the pineal gland to emit waves of stimulation.
Those tiny stimulations entered her soul, causing completely different changes.
Stability decreased by 15%, but strength increased by nearly 20%.
As the pain deepened, stability continued to decline, driving her life force to drop as well.
There was both physical torment and soul-wrenching pain and destruction.
Matthew was certain that if Famir hadn't undergone the first five surgeries and received mental fortification and thought reinforcement, she would never have survived this operation.
The surgical process would become increasingly difficult.
The surgical conditions would also become more demanding.
This also meant that Matthew would have to invest more resources, and Bay Territory would need to continually pour in more wealth.
"Fortunately, as the strength and number of modified Warriors increase, the speed at which the territory earns money and resources will also grow."
"Additionally, the more prerequisites for the subsequent surgeries, the higher the level of confidentiality, and the greater the advantage in mastering modification techniques."
Thinking of Ralph's helpless expression due to the lack of money, Matthew's lips curled slightly as he placed his hand on Famir's forehead.
The surging magic power slowly poured into the pineal gland.
Another wave of pain washed through Famir's mind.
The new surge of magic caused the pineal gland to continue its transformation.
Famir felt her sensitivity to pain increasing, even to the point where she could clearly feel the injured areas.
This very obvious change made Famir deeply understand one thing.
Matthew's surgical modification process was always purposeful.
However, every single time, it brought unbearable torment to Famir.
Nevertheless, it was through this baptism of pain that Famir felt her endurance growing stronger and stronger.
Even in the midst of pain, her thoughts began to gradually clear up.
Famir did not know if she had adapted or if something else had changed, but she was ready for each wave of pain.
As long as she didn't die, the surgery would most likely succeed, and she would gain even greater power!
Famir's gradual adaptation to pain brought Matthew immense surprise, allowing him to observe the fluctuations and patterns of her soul's changes.
"The clearer the pain, the greater the soul's turbulence. This is why emotions can trigger soul fluctuations..."
"Those demons and devils, the reason why they choose special rituals to harvest the souls of intelligent beings, must be to take advantage of this."
"Hatred, pain, devotion, and other intense emotions should all be capable of triggering changes in the soul."
"When these emotions are sustained, they can erupt with incredibly strong power."
"..."
Carefully analyzing these mysteries of the soul, Matthew found this knowledge truly horrifying.
He could see the 'reasons' behind many things through it.
This represented a deep step forward for Matthew on the path involving souls.
For this reason, Matthew began attempting to analyze the pollution of deities and evil entities.
However, the 'technique' and 'depth' of those things were far more dangerous and eerie than ordinary souls.
Without absolute certainty of safety, Matthew would never entertain any ideas about it.
After all, life is important!
Magic Surge - Pineal Gland Enhancement - Influence and Strengthening of the Soul.
Over and over again, the cycle of repetition made Famir's body and soul bond more closely.
It also gradually allowed her to adapt to the constant pain. Her physical condition stabilized, no longer teetering on the brink of death.
This meant that the most dangerous preliminary preparation had been overcome.
Matthew could now proceed with the final and most crucial modification on Famir.
That's right, strengthening the pineal gland and the soul was merely the foundation of the surgery.
It was just like Matthew's previous modification surgeries.
Enhancing the body, torso, and organs was only the beginning. Those extraordinarily powerful and highly combat-suited Extraordinary Feats were Matthew's true objective.
Matthew wanted both the foundation and the enhancement!
Without Famir's awareness, her body had already been transferred to another operating table.
This was done to maintain secrecy and prevent anyone from uncovering the secrets of the modification process through the modified Warriors.
The surface of the operating table was covered with complex holy light patterns.
Gentle light emanated from it, continuously generating more and more pure holy light.
At the same time, waves of soothing voices flowed into Famir's ears one after another.
"Chaos will inevitably bring destruction; only by drawing closer to order can one possess endless vitality."
"The fire will be passed down, endlessly enduring."
"Order is the only way to resist chaos; maintaining order is to protect oneself..."
"..."
These clear words, repeated over and over, gradually seeped into Famir's soul.
Especially when these words echoed, the pain around her would lessen slightly, causing Famir's soul to instinctively accept and even yearn for these voices.
This technique, akin to a 'suggestion,' was something Matthew created by borrowing elements from certain cultist bewitching spells.
They were not coercive and did not have precise boundaries; it was more of a broad concept.
Matthew understood well that absolute control over soul and thought was ultimately a futile tyranny.
The more one relied on such power, the more certain they would face backlash one day.
Hence, Matthew did not aim to control the thoughts of every modified Warrior.
What he wanted was a group of intelligent Warriors who could think, not mindless golems made of flesh and bone.
These voices, infused with concepts of order, would strengthen alongside Famir's soul, embedding themselves deeper and deeper.
This way, when she faced sudden chaotic thoughts, she could immediately sense something was wrong and stabilize her mental defenses.