Reborn as an Extra Chapter 514: Miracle Creator. Part-2.
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Grasping such an overpowered artifact, Riya felt a surge of immense power; any traces of doubt or anxiety vanished from her expression as she tightened her small, adorable fists with newfound resolve.
Observing her risk everything on this attempt, Rio realized he couldn't afford to be idle either, and he committed himself to giving a full hundred percent to the task.
After adjusting his sword's length to mimic a surgical scalpel, Rio utilized every active buff to sharpen his precision and control.
With the weight of so many lives and expectations resting on him, Rio knew a single blunder would be fatal; maintaining a steady mind, he stepped forward and cautiously sank the scalpel into Jin’s chest.
No physical trauma was inflicted by Rio’s blade, nor did it cause Jin any bodily pain; instead, by pushing his sword intent to its absolute limit, Rio manipulated the soul and psyche, driving his intent directly into Jin’s 'Sea of consciousness.'
He established a flawless equilibrium between Jin’s soul fluctuations and the SS-rank automatic defense system that repelled external forces, successfully bypassing the soul’s exterior shields to 'open' a corridor to the core of his mind.
Rio worked not only to dampen Jin’s soul fluctuations but also to ensure the Sea of consciousness remained firm and unshaken.
Applying excessive force risked shattering the soul and the Sea of consciousness, while too little strength would result in being ejected by Jin’s instinctive mental defenses.
Consequently, he had to sustain the bridge to Jin’s mind by balancing these delicate forces for the entire time Riya required to work.
Once the pathway was stabilized and prepared, Rio transmitted a mental signal through the artifact he had received, notifying Riya that she was clear to begin.
With a firm nod, Riya stepped toward the patient.
Pressing her palm against Jin’s chest, she unleashed the full might of her legendary skills.
The primary obstacle to Jin’s awakening was the catastrophic damage his soul and Sea of consciousness had sustained after he traded a massive portion of his 'potential' and 'life force' to strike down Alverto.
Although Jin had successfully severed Alverto’s link to the spire of ascension, the cost to his own being was staggering.
Mending the fractures and deep scars within his soul and Sea of consciousness was considered a flat impossibility.
Even for an SS-ranker, such a feat was unheard of.
An SS-ranker exists far beyond the realm of ordinary mortals, and even in a comatose state, their mind and body instinctively guard themselves using soul fluctuations, mana, and mental power.
This creates a massive wall of resistance against any external magic, serving as a defensive mechanism even while the user is unconscious.
However, this same defense also thwarts the efficacy of healing magic just as it would an attack.
Because of this, even an SS-rank healer was unable to mend the minds and souls of Jin and Ashtel, as the innate resistance blocked the healing energy from reaching its target.
Physical restoration was difficult enough; repairing the soul and mind was bordering on the impossible.
Nevertheless, two young awakeners managed to pull off this inconceivable miracle.
This was achieved not only through their raw talent but because they possessed legendary skills perfectly suited for this exact scenario.
Rio's sword intent carved a tunnel for the healing magic, which was further amplified by the heart of eternal nirvana, allowing Riya to penetrate deep into Jin’s Sea of consciousness.
The emergence of even one of these legendary skills is a rare event, but for both to appear within the same generation simultaneously is an extraordinary rarity.
As the saying goes:
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Whether it was fate or luck, the true factor was their mastery over these legendary skills.
Rio had already attained 99 percent mastery, and Riya had crossed the 90 percent mark; both were now experts in their respective domains, dividing the labor according to their specialties.
Rio focused entirely on holding the pathway open; while his abilities allowed for mind reading and other intrusions, he refrained from using them on Jin.
He entrusted the entire healing process to Riya, dedicating his full concentration to maintaining the stability of the mental bridge.
Drawing upon the mental energy provided by the S-rankers and the immense mana at her disposal, Riya utilized the heart of eternal nirvana to analyze and map every single crack within Jin’s soul and Sea of consciousness.
She then employed that massive computational power to determine the exact proportions of healing magic required for each individual fracture.
The slightest deviation in quantity could cause Jin’s mind and soul to collapse instantly; thus, her calculations had to be perfectly precise.
Myriads of calculations flashed through her brain as she manipulated her power with molecular accuracy.
Her dedication bore fruit, and she successfully mended the majority of the damage in Jin’s soul and Sea of consciousness before the rising resistance forced her to stop and withdraw.
The deeper one delves into another's psyche, the stronger the rejection becomes, a phenomenon that is particularly intense in SS-rankers.
As Riya’s energy was expelled, Rio simultaneously retracted his blade.
Before being pushed out, Riya had managed to repair the bulk of the internal damage.
While the loss of future potential was permanent and beyond saving—meaning Jin might even suffer a drop in rank—that was a secondary concern now.
Upon retreating, Riya stumbled from sheer exhaustion, but Link was there to catch her before she hit the ground.
Anna rushed forward, clutching Jin’s hand with tear-filled eyes as she looked at him with desperation.
"What happened!?.. He isn't waking up!... B-but he looks much better than he did before..."
Riya answered Anna’s frantic questioning with a joyful expression.
"It worked! Hahahahaha!!!! I actually did it!!!!! HEHEHEHE!!!!"
Riya’s heart swelled with genuine pride; she had taken a massive leap toward her goal of becoming the world's premier healer!
She was now one step closer to her dream! Grabbing the mana recovery potions from Link, she downed them with a beaming smile and a laugh.
She stood up once more, thrusting her small fist toward the ceiling as she cried out,
"We did it!! HAHAHAHAH!!"
Every S-ranker and bystander in the hall watched the young girl's smiling face with profound respect.
She had accomplished what everyone else deemed unthinkable; she had manifested a possibility that was previously nonexistent.
It was, in every sense of the word, a 'Miracle.'