Chapter 69: A New Skill

Desire raised his non-existent arms in the direction of his Core as he concentrated.

What he was about to do was to direct his mana. It was something he has already done before, and it was something that he was used to doing.

That was why Desire was confident that this would, if not solve, help in his situation.

'Alright, I just have to guide it.' Desire thought as he went to work.

The mana inside his Core began to flow as Desire directed it with his mind.

The mana in his mana circuits began to move as well, going with the instructions Desire was giving them.

It didn't take for a long time until the mana was finally able to go outside of his body.

After all, he was used to this now.

However, what he was about to do was something different.

He wasn't going to use magic again when he already found out that it was useless.

He also wouldn't do something like No-Attribute Magic. He hasn't learned any of that yet.

What he needed his mana for was actually to get the mana outside of his body. 

It was the mana lingering in the area where he collapsed.

'The cause of the Burning Air should be mana. There's no other way to explain this other than that.'

Desire thought as he grouped his mana together. It was hard work for him to do so, but it seems to have paid off.

After all, there was something stuck to his body, and it was a long arm of something.

It didn't have hands or fingers, and it was just a long line. However, Desire was satisfied with this.

The plan that he has on his mind is now doable because he got his mana solidified.

Now, there was one more hurdle that Desire has to overcome, and that was...controlling the solid mana.

'I can't move from here, and I can't see the outside...'

Desire couldn't see what was happening outside of his body. After all, he was focusing on himself.

And right now, he was focusing on the mana. Although Desire could feel with the mana here and there, it wouldn't help him that much.

That was why Desire was concerned about it.

'Hmmm. I don't know anything about this place...'

Desire was worried if he would activate some dangerous traps because he let mana flow in it.

Desire was worried about the place collapsing because he did something with the mana in the air.

However, it's not like Desire can afford to doubt his decision now.

He was desperate. His body was dying, and his organs and heart were feeling the effects of having Burning Air continue for so long.

It wouldn't even be weird if Desire died right now.

'That's right...I can't hesitate.'

Desire had no choice but to brave through with everything that happens.

That was why he was about to move his solidified mana in any way possible just to scoop the mana lingering in the air.

However, he suddenly stopped when he heard something.

No...it was directly to his consciousness as he couldn't hear, and what it said was...

[Desire has gained the Mana Manifestation Skill.]

[Mana Manifestation is an active skill. Desire can use it anytime he wants.]

[Mana Manifestation is your mana being in a solid-state.]

[Skill: Mana Manifestation G]

'What the hell?' Desire thought as he looked up with his consciousness.

He didn't know how to react to this right now. After all, it has been a while since he got a skill.

He almost forgot about skills when he was still training, so they didn't leave much of an impact.

However, the skill that he gained right now was absurd.

Why?

It was because Desire could feel it right away.

'I'm not feeling the burden of carrying my mana...'

Desire couldn't feel the weight he felt before right after picking up the Mana Manifestation skill.

It was ridiculous since Desire could literally feel it taking a toll on his body.

Not only that, but Desire was also feeling it on his mind as some sort of vertigo attacked him.

That was why not feeling it anymore was such...a weird feeling for Desire.

'Hmm. It's good, but it doesn't solve anything at all.'

If there were something that Desire doesn't like about the Mana Manifestation, it would be that it doesn't help him in any way except for helping him carry the mana.

He still couldn't see the outside, and he couldn't do anything with it. He still had to grab the mana outside while having his eyes closed.

Well, Desire already made up his mind, so he took the Mana Manifestation in a good way.

It's not like he could reject it, though.

It was then.

As Desire finally finished evaluating what the Mana Manifestation Skill does for him, he finally used it to move the mana stuck on him.

It was stuck on his hands as Desire directed it to come out of his hands.

However, maybe because Desire was taking it easy or wasn't used to his new skill, Desire messed up real bad.

He intended to go slowly to ensure his safety, but what happened was the mana going wild.

'W-what?!'

The mana stuck on his hands was going all over the room! Of course, since it was mana itself, it was gathering the mana lingering in the area.

Not only that, but the mana was also super fast! Desire couldn't get a grip on it as it continued hovering on the area.

Although Desire couldn't feel or see the mana going wild directly, he could tell.

After all, he was focused on it.

But that was not the main problem that Desire has.

Why?

It was not because there were some traps that he activated.

It was not because the Dungeon collapsed or something like that.

It was because Desire, while being inside his own mind and body, was feeling something familiar.

'ARGHHHH!!!' Desire screamed as his consciousness felt it being near him.

When Desire took a look at his side, he saw his Pure Blue Core completely turn into a red Core.

No...Desire's Core was burning!

"AHHHHHHHH!!" Desire's real mouth screamed as he felt the pain of his insides raging in fire.