Chapter 53: A Case Of The Up And DownsThe surge of energy was insane. After activating |Mana Breathing|, I felt like I was inhaling indefinitely.

    ("This feels so... weird!") [Solace]

    I quickly became light headed, which surprised me since I don''t need to breathe.

    "Warning: High levels of mana have been ingested. Reallocating to strength." [Spirit Guide]

    My dizziness vanished for a moment, only for it to return not long after.

    "Alert: Usage of |Mana Breathing| has caused a large strain on the body. You have gained experience. |Mana Breathing| has increased a level." [Spirit Guide]

    I saw little black dots in my vision, darting around here and there.

    "Warning: Strength stat limit exceeded. Reallocating mana to Agility." [Spirit Guide]

    ("Oh god...") [Solace]

    Everything in sight became wavy. It made me wonder if this is what it was like to get high on drugs.

    "Warning: Agility stat limit exceeded. Reallocating mana to Intelligence." [Spirit Guide]

    ("I''m gonna puke.") [Solace]

    There wasn''t a mouth I could puke from, but I didn''t really want to know what would happen if I tried.

    "Warning: Intelligence stat limit exceeded. Reallocating mana to Willpower." [Spirit Guide]

    Suddenly, I felt stronger. Not in a physical sense, but in confidence. I felt as if I could climb a mountain without issue, except that I would actually be too lazy for that to happen.

    "Warning: Willpower stat limit exceeded. Extended use of |Mana Breathing| has caused a large amount of stress on the body. |Mana Breathing| has increased a level." [Spirit Guide]

    As soon as I was given the notification, the burden felt a lot easier to manage. The breathing didn''t feel as intense, and my vision returned to normal.

    ("Ugh... Thank god it''s over.") [Solace]

    The moment I had peace of mind, I processed what the Spirit Guide had told me.

    ("Wait. Did my stats go up?") [Solace]

    Unable to contain my curiosity, I called out my status.

    ("|Analyze|") [Solace]

    _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

    Name: Solace

    Race: Forsaken Spirit

    Gender: ???

    Age: ???

    Level: 23

    Health: 2300/2300

    Mana: 1500/1500

    Strength: 400

    Agility: 300

    Intelligence: 200

    Willpower: 300

    Status: Recovering

    Skills: |Mystic Tongue Lv. 5| |Analyze Lv. 1| |Appraisal Resistance Lv. 1| |Liquid Bullet Lv. 3| |Ashen Arrow Lv. 5| |Flame Cannon Lv. 3| |Wind Edge Lv. 4| |Cleanse Lv. 1| |Kindle Lv. 1| |Night Vision Lv. 1| |Earthen Shield Lv. 1| |Reinforce Lv. 1| |Paralyze Lv. 1| |Mimic Lv. 2| |Status Concealment Lv. 1| |Item Box Lv. 1| |Sound Interference Lv. 1| |Enchant Flame Lv. 1| |Fire Resistance Lv. 1| |Blazing Fist Lv. 1| |Liquid Barrage Lv. 1| |Convergence Lv. 1| |Shock Resistance Lv. 1| |Wardrobe Lv.1| |Mana Detection Lv. 1| |Mana Breathing Lv.3|

    Unique Skill: N/A

    Titles: |Contracted Spirit Of The Unfortunate Summoner| |Unresting Experience Trainer| |Challenger Of The Strong|

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    ("Huh. That went up quite a bit.") [Solace]

    Lost in my own little world, I almost forgot Relton was still fighting.

    "Father. I believe that you''re underestimating me." [Relton]

    "Such insolence." [Haverend]

    Thrusting a hand out, Haverend''s spirit lunged at Relton.

    "|Lacra|. Take it down." [Relton]

    ("With pleasure.") [Lacra]

    The two spirits brandished their weapons, clashing shields against polearm.

    "|Terra Javelin|!" [Haverend]

    A circle formed at his hand, firing out a spear created out of stone.

    "You have acquired |Terra Javelin|." [Spirit Guide]

    After seeing the spear coming at him, Relton responded in kind.

    "|Hydro Cannon|." [Relton]

    A blast of water flew out of Relton''s hand, shattering the stone spear upon contact.

    "You...! |Dante|! Destroy his spirit!" [Haverend]

    The earthen spirit slammed it''s shields together, causing them to tremble at an astonishing rate.

    ("It''s... vibrating?") [Solace]

    The moment I saw that, I knew how dangerous those shields have become. It reminded me of a vibrating blade back on earth, which was something that was capable of cutting through steel like butter.

    ("This...") [Lacra]

    It seemed that |Lacra| had also noticed the danger. She attempted to back away, but the earthen spirit gave chase.

    "|Lacra|! Block it!" [Relton]

    Conjuring a wall of rippling water, |Lacra| attempted to block an incoming attack.

    "Tear it down!" [Haverend]

    The moment his spirit''s shields touched the water, the wall split in two.

    ("Impossible!") [Lacra]

    Caught with surprise, she didn''t have time to defend herself.

    "|Liquid Bullet|." [Relton]

    Cool as can be, Relton knocked the trajectory of |Dante|''s attack out of the way.

    ("With a |Liquid Bullet|?!") [Solace]

    ("Y-young master...") [Lacra]

    Lacra gathered her bearings, readying herself and her polearm.

    "Hm. Sir Medwin, may I ask you a question?" [Haverend]

    "Y-yes?" [Medwin]

    Startled by the calling of his name, Medwin faced Haverend.

    "Might I ask if you had brought your personal knight?" [Haverend]

    "My personal knight? Ah... Yes... Yes! Indeed I have!" [Medwin]

    "Is it possible for you to call upon him? I require his assistance." [Haverend]

    Medwin shot him a puzzled look.

    "I-I''m sorry Sir Haverend, but do you not have your own?" [Medwin]

    "Unfortunately, my personal knight is out dealing with... other tasks. I have no choice but to ask for your assistance." [Haverend]

    "If that is so, I shall call on my most powerful knight." [Medwin]

    With a snap of his fingers, a bright light covered the room.

    ("My eyes!") [Solace]

    The moment the light died down, I took notice of a man kneeling by Medwin''s side.

    "This is my most powerful knight, Sir Vanport." [Medwin]