Demi-human Girls Completion Manual Chapter 1359 - 29: Life Completion Manual (Part 2)_2

Although the Demi-human Girls Completion Manual had granted Fisher a more robust physique, his outward appearance consistently mimicked that of a human. Species inhabiting the areas beneath the "Mountain Foot" were not theoretically engineered for higher echelons, thus, despite Fisher's ostensibly high rank, he had not yet grasped the true significance of this level.

It was akin to a lavishly appointed carriage being drawn by an aged mule; no matter its beauty, its speed would be inherently limited.

To truly unlock the strength commensurate with his Life Rank, a transformation, much like that experienced by Erwin and the mountain climber from the poems, was inevitably required.

His gaze moved onward, a powerful thirst for knowledge compelling him to eagerly turn the pages to the subsequent verses.

The poem that followed, titled "Left Hand," recounted a peculiar narrative about a fitness aficionado, exceedingly proud of his striking musculature. However, due to an inherent congenital imperfection, his left bicep was noticeably smaller than his right, a fact that caused him considerable distress.

Consequently, he dedicated himself to training his left arm daily, striving to achieve a size comparable to its counterpart.

This relentless endeavor continued until, one day, the extensively developed left hand attained sentience and began to question its owner's obsessive approach to physical training.

A heated contest of words ensued between the fitness master and his powerfully developed left hand, initially revolving around exercise regimes, but later branching into discussions on history, science, and profound philosophical concepts...

In the initial stages, the left hand was sluggish, incapable of formulating counterarguments to the fitness genius's pronouncements, merely complying with his commands to train.

Yet, as it grew increasingly formidable, surpassing human capabilities and achieving a prowess akin to tempered steel and the brilliance of the sun, the left hand's cognitive functions deepened. This led it to gradually render its owner wordless, eventually causing him to perceive life as meaningless, culminating in his decision, instigated by the left hand itself, to end his life via a gunshot.

Following the fitness genius's demise, his still-corporeal left hand vociferously asserted that his chosen method of suicide was flawed and not the most optimal course of action.

Thus concluded an absurdly lengthy poem, leaving behind a lingering impression akin to that of a black hole.

The third poem, "Daughter," also presented a narrative concerning a mother who harbored grand ambitions for her child, desiring her daughter's exceptionality and therefore relentlessly imparting knowledge.

Through prolonged study, her daughter indeed grew increasingly accomplished, yet the mother remained perpetually dissatisfied.

She perceived her daughter as insufficiently beautiful, her eyes lacking, her stature too short, her jumping distance inadequate, and her running speed too slow...

She even pondered how she could have borne such a disappointing daughter, who, apart from a reasonably sharp intellect, excelled in no other area.

Thus, she replaced her daughter's features with her own, bestowing upon her the eyes of an eagle, the neck of a giraffe, the legs of a kangaroo, and the hindquarters of a cheetah...

Through this process, a daughter of unparalleled perfection was realized.

A multitude of unquantifiable thoughts accompanied the lengthy poem as it settled into Fisher's mind, yet he failed to grasp their precise significance, impatiently turning the page to the next selection. However, instead of the final poem, his sight encountered extensive annotations and reflections penned by Erwin.

"I have thoroughly assimilated and implemented all prior knowledge, reaching the terminus of the second mountain range. My current perplexity lies in the fact that the Completion Manual, ostensibly titled 'Life,' impedes my progress in matters pertaining to the level of existence itself. I have consistently been unable to advance, unable to ultimately bribe the Angel to attain the mythical mountain's summit.

"The so-called 'treasure' alluded to in the poem, what precisely does it signify? Without this treasure, I cannot access the entirety of the Completion Manual's content; without it, I cannot enter the Mythical Rank, nor can I discover the pathway to ascend the mythical peak."

This marked the commencement, appearing to encapsulate all of Erwin's profound doubts and utter confusion.

Beneath this passage, conspicuously spaced apart, another line of her recorded thoughts was inscribed:

"Perhaps living entities who have already attained the Mythical Rank could offer resolution to my intellectual quandary. Regarding the maiden referred to as 'Cardinal of Destiny,' the sole remaining mythical beings in existence are the demonic species confined within the abyss by the Mother Goddess. My course of action should be to ascertain the location of the Demon Abyss and study the intrinsic nature of these demons to unearth the answer."

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Another void segment, followed by further writing from Erwin,

"For a time, I stayed within the abyss's dream cradle of demons, where Demon Servants and minor demons posed no danger to me. During that span, I sampled the corporeal form of a Demon God slumbering within the Demon God Pillar on 27 occasions, conducting 130 distinct research sessions. The might of this demon appeared to harmonize with the Completion Manual I possessed, enabling me to swiftly pinpoint her dormant location. Piqued by immense curiosity, I initiated my investigation into this Demon God known as 'Agares.' Through my studies, fragments of a hint toward a so-called 'treasure' seemed to surface..."

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"As I resolved to undertake the ultimate phase, opting to forsake continued sampling and instead directly dissect Agares's physical being, the research took an unexpected diversion. Her long-dormant awareness stirred, perceiving my research activities and the appropriation of fragments of her physical essence. Despite her sealed state, her immense wrath rendered the abyss utterly uninhabitable. I was compelled to cease further research and depart the abyss. Nevertheless, she did provide me with intriguing samples and invaluable knowledge, further illuminating the critical pathway to achieving the Mythical Rank. This discovery might possibly serve to retroactively decipher the meaning of 'treasure.'"