Reincarnated With A Glitched System: Why Is My MP Not Running Out? Chapter 1978: Strength’s Evolution

I appraised the Rank Up requirements once more.

[Strength has hit Max Level and is eligible for Rank Up.]

[Rank Up Requirements]:

[Max Level: 10/10]

[Tier 5 or higher Monster Core: 0/10]

[Tier 5 or higher Monster Blood Liters: 0/100]

[Push Ups: 0/1000]

[Sit Ups: 0/1000]

[Squats: 0/1000]

[Run 10 kilometers: 0/10]

"Right, this should be doable. I possess superhuman strength and this expansive clearing is several kilometers across, so let's get running!"

I quickly loosened up, did some warm-ups, consumed some fruit juice and a sandwich, and then set off in laps around the ruined woodland.

While I jogged, I gathered the loot dropped by various monsters. Not every foe left behind treasure—it seemed to be determined by a percentage dictated by the Luck Stat.

Nevertheless, after slaughtering hundreds of beasts, my collection of spoils grew quite substantial.

Ten kilometers completed in roughly ten minutes, I transitioned immediately to my push-up, sit-up, and squat training.

My movements were so rapid that the requirement counters rose steadily—the sight was honestly quite amusing.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa! You’re actually working out!" Ignatius chirped. "Hahaha! It feels a bit redundant for someone like you..."

"I know, but this doesn't feel half bad!" I retorted. "I usually cultivate through combat, but maybe this is nice too! There is something to be said for working up a good sweat, right?"

As sweat beaded on my skin, the air grew noticeably warmer. I felt my power surge, and my link with Strength grew more profound.

I glanced at her standing by my side, mirroring my movements as she exercised along with me.

Finally, twenty minutes later—bringing the total to half an hour—we reached the end of our routine.

"Phew! That felt great! I actually love exercise!" I chuckled, mopping the perspiration from my brow.

"Here you go, Sylphy," Yggdra offered, handing me a fresh bottle of water. I gulped it down in one go. "Ahh! Thanks, Yggdra! You're a lifesaver... Anyway, is the task complete?"

I took another look at the requirements.

[Strength reached Max Level and is eligible for Rank Up.]

[Rank Up Requirements]:

[Max Level: 10/10]

[Tier 5 or higher Monster Core: 10/10]

[Tier 5 or higher Monster Blood Liters: 100/100]

[Push Ups: 1000/1000]

[Sit Ups: 1000/1000]

[Squats: 1000/1000]

[Run 10 kilometers: 10/10]

Using the cores retrieved from my inventory, every condition was met, prompting a fresh notification to manifest.

[Strength] is ready to evolve! Do you want to initiate the evolution sequence now?

[Yes] [No]

I surveyed the prompt with a grin and looked back at Strength. She returned my gaze with fiery eyes. She said nothing aloud, but the sheer anticipation radiating from her was palpable.

For the first time in this existence, I had the capability to cultivate my own stats, and Strength—the personification herself—had been selected as my initial "Living Stat."

She likely felt a sense of pride or perhaps honor. Regardless, her exact thoughts remained elusive.

One truth remained clear, however.

Just like me, she burned with an insatiable hunger to transcend our limits, regardless of the hardship involved.

If a path exists, we will tread it.

And where no path is found, we shall carve one with our sweat, tears, and blood.

Upon pressing [Yes], Strength erupted like a towering flame.

Her form glowed with an intense orange light streaked with yellow. She surged upward—easily outstripping my height by ten centimeters. Impressive.

While witnessing her evolution, her power flooded my entire being. The Flames of Strength flared with unprecedented intensity; my physical form drank in every surge of that power.

[Congratulations, [Strength] has successfully Ranked Up to Rank E!]

[Strength–Rank E: Level 0/30]

[Total Strength has increased from 22 to 32!]

[All Sub-Stats have increased!]

[The Skill: [Flames of Strength: Lv2] has Leveled Up.]

[The Skill: [Flames of Strength: Lv3] has Leveled Up.]

[The Skill: [Overload: Lv0 (Locked)] has been unlocked!]

"Ooh! Overload?" I pondered. "What does that do?"

I swiftly inspected her status and the new Skill entry.

<Status System>

[System Owner]: [Strength]

[Race]: [Spiritualized Concept of Strength: ★]

[Class]: [Developing Strength Stat: ★]

[Rank]: [E]

[Level]: [0/30]

[EXP]: [0/1000]

[Total Strength]: [22] → [32]

[Sub-Stats]:

[Raw Power]: [67] → [87]

[Muscle Density]: [34] → [54]

[Grip Force]: [48] → [68]

[Explosive Force]: [53] → [73]

[Endurance of Might]: [54] → [74]

[Bone Reinforcement]: [40] → [60]

[Weight Capacity]: [36] → [56]

[Impact Force]: [81] → [101]

[Resonance]: [37] → [57]

[Skills]:

[Flames of Strength: Lv4]

[Overload: Lv1]

[Minor Shockwave: Lv0 (Locked)]

[Resonance: Lv0 (Locked)]

[Titan’s Grip: Lv0 (Locked)]

Not too shabby. Ten points in base Strength plus twenty spread across the sub-stats—no wonder I felt my muscles undergoing such a rigorous transformation... even if I still retain this slender frame. Ugh, surely that's the Elven bloodline taking effect.

As for Overload...

[Overload Lv1]

[Type]: Active

[Skill Proficiency]: 0/10.000

[Description]: Briefly forces Strength beyond its typical bounds by infusing Sub-Stats with condensed digital energy. Overload provides a massive boost to physical capability, but pushes the physical body and Strength's soul to the brink if abused.

[Effects]:

Active Effect (1):

Increases Raw Power, Explosive Force, and Impact Force by +50% for 60 seconds.

Significantly reinforces Muscle Density and Bone structure to mitigate self-inflicted damage during Overload.

Temporarily augments Resonance, deepening the synchronicity between Sylphy and Strength.

Once the duration expires, Strength enters a Fatigue State for 10 seconds, lowering Raw Power by 10%.

[Cooldown]: 180 seconds.

This is solid. A potent burst of raw power—ideal for finishing off a persistent target that refuses to stay down, which seems to be a common occurrence for me.

"Hmm? It's honestly great, especially at level 1. If it keeps scaling, it'll be incredible. The cooldown isn't bad either. I assume it reduces as it levels up?"

Ignatius stared at the display, eyes wide. "Huh, this isn't fair. Why don't I get cool skills like that? I just get fire."

"Well, you're a Fire Spirit. What did you expect, genius?" Beelzebub sighed.

Yggdra gave a sagely nod. "Quite a versatile skill. I'm curious what the locked ones are capable of."

Armageddon cracked a laugh. "Kukuku... Sylphy, you are turning into a complete monster. I love it."

"Hey, I'm not a monster..." I groaned. "And look who's talking."

Strength’s silhouette puffed out her chest with pride, flames dancing around her like an aura.

Alice offered a gentle smile. "Overload is just Strength demonstrating her potential. As she ranks up further, Overload will evolve too. It will gain longer durations, higher multipliers, and potentially unique effects."

"Unique effects?" I gasped. "Like what?"

Alice simply shrugged. "You'll see in time. For now, try not to wreck the dungeon. Just look at the state of this place..."

"Ah, that was mostly Armageddon’s chaotic attack," I clarified. "She did that; I was just riding the momentum."

"Hmph, well, what else did you expect us to do? That beast was just too resilient," Armageddon retorted. "I only regret not having had this cursed miasma earlier. I wonder how strong I could have become, or how powerful my army might have been... oh well."