Wizard: Unlimited Profession Slots Chapter 723 - 336: Life Alchemy (2)

"It is effectively a living archive of knowledge," Ron remarked, clearly optimistic about the potential of this technology:

"Every individual hosting a bloodline serves as a portable library, preserving the hard-won wisdom and experiences from generations of ancestors."

Franka listened as her complexion grew increasingly pale.

She began to grasp that she was far more than just a possessor of a pathogen-related bloodline; she might actually be a component in a meticulously crafted biological weapon.

Cassandra watched the reactions of everyone in the room, her eyes flickering with complex emotions.

She seemed to be evaluating their responses while silently contemplating the repercussions these theories might trigger.

"Your theory is quite insightful," she eventualy noted, "particularly your proposition regarding artificial frequency modulation. While it parallels some of my own early musings, your methodology appears significantly more... practical."

She became silent for a moment before adopting a more formal tone: "I believe the time has come to impart more profound knowledge to you."

Cassandra retrieved a storage vessel from her cloak; its exterior was adorned with intricate, unfamiliar runes that Ron had never witnessed before.

Under her touch, these markings began to glow, emitting an unsettling and jagged energy fluctuation.

"Contained within are experimental logs I have gathered over several decades of traversing the Otherworld."

Her voice possessed a cryptic depth:

"While these are not state secrets, they should offer you valuable reference material, specifically regarding the tangible applications of bloodline atavism technology."

As the container slowly yielded, it displayed several crystal modules that pulsed with varying colors.

Ron perceived the overwhelming density of information held within, sensing as if the beams of light were echoing the agonized shrieks of countless Otherworld creatures.

"The crimson crystals house data on biological mutation trials conducted in the 'Flesh Furnace World,' focusing on bloodline compatibility tests and detailed studies of failed experiments."

Cassandra’s fingers delicately traced one of the blood-tinted modules:

"The indigenous populations there pushed bloodline integration to extreme levels, allowing them to instantly reconstruct their entire physical composition during the heat of battle."

Her gaze softened with reminiscence, though it was stained with a chilling sense of excitement:

"Needless to say, following our conquest of that realm, their advancements became our spoils. Those natives are now 'donating' their wisdom within our research facilities."

Eve instinctively shivered, sensing a dark, unsettling quality in her mother’s composed demeanor.

Franka remained rigid, fully comprehending the grim potential of her own future.

"The azure ones originate from the 'Crystal Coexistence Dimension.' They contain measurements of energy frequencies that may prove beneficial for your modulation research."

Cassandra continued her explanation:

"The entities in that realm achieve perfect fusion with inanimate matter, resulting in semi-biological, semi-mechanical hybrids."

Ron examined the storage crystals with intense focus; these were not merely academic findings, but gory records forged from the suffering of countless beings.

She looked up, her violet eyes locking with Ron’s:

"While this information isn’t a restricted core secret, it remains inaccessible through conventional channels. I choose to share it because I recognize a singular potential in you."

"To what kind of potential are you referring?" Ron asked with guarded caution.

"A cold, calculating rationality and a hunger for research that remains unconstrained by morality."

Cassandra’s response deepened the oppressive atmosphere filling the room:

"Genuine seekers of knowledge refuse to be swayed by concepts of virtue or sin; they concern themselves exclusively with the truth."

She cast a glance between Ron and the petrified Eve:

"Most contemporary Wizards are hindered by their emotions when forced to confront such controversial modifications, constantly questioning their 'validity.' Yet, true scholars recognize that knowledge itself is neutral—it lacks inherent good or evil, bearing only different measures of utility."

Seeing the sheer terror etched onto Eve’s face, she sighed with manifest disappointment.

"Eve is still too naive to grasp the absolute laws that govern our universe."

Her tone carried a faint trace of regret:

"Perhaps she will eventually realize that in this reality, where the strong prey upon the weak, compassion is merely a pathetic form of self-delusion."

"Returning to the advancements of pathogen-related bloodlines,"

Cassandra shifted the conversation, her voice glowing with distinctive pride:

"The bedrock of this technological path was established by our clan’s forefather—Lord Hector."

At the mention of "Hector," Ron’s heart skipped a beat.

That was the moniker held by the King of Absurdity prior to his ascension.

"Our ancestor introduced the concept of the 'perfect bloodline' early in the last epoch and presented his findings in the 'Monument of Truth.' Even today, that thesis remains an untouchable classic within the field of Bloodline Studies."

The 'Monument of Truth' was the preeminent academic authority among Wizards; to have one's work featured there was...

Ron finally understood the immense significance of what she was implying.

"His ambition was to forge a bloodline possessing infinite adaptability, capable of morphing its traits in reaction to environmental shifts and necessity. The pathogen-based bloodline represents an early, successful iteration of that vision."

"And my own contribution..."

Cassandra’s tone became precise and clinical:

"...was the integration of Abyssal adaptive traits into the standard pathogen-based structure. These Abyssal elements not only bolstered bloodline compatibility but also bestowed upon them certain... unique capabilities."