My Cell Prison - Chapter 26

Chapter 26: Chapter 26 – Main Specialization Class and Destiny Card

Translator: Exodus Tales

Editor: Exodus Tales

[Mysticism]

It was his intuition.

As a researcher, Han Dong needed to conduct rigorous scientific experiments in various circumstances, coming to a conclusion through the marriage of basic theoretical support and experimental phenomena. But even something as abstract as intuition was equally important.

This was especially true when being handed a completely new topic and that had hardly any research worldwide. When there was no way to find a suitable point of entry, intuition would be needed to pave the road.

The way Han Dong saw it, intuition was not something conjured out of thin air. Instead, it was the brain coming to a speedy and non-ideological conclusion after sifting through the available information that included what fragmented memories that he had on a subconscious level.

Oftentimes, the smarter someone was, and the more life experiences and knowledge they collected, the more accurate their intuition would become.

When Han Dong looked over to the fifth door, he heeded his intuitions and slowly walked closer toward it.

“Western Mysticism… This discipline originated from the publication of Copernicus’ On the Revolution of the Heavenly Spheres in my previous world, and it was the propagation of the theory of blood circulation that put an end to it in the mainstream. But in a world with various supernatural and magical elements, it was only natural for the study of [Mysticism] to continue existing. Ancient Mystics would often be generalists who researched Mathematics, Alchemy, Religious Theory, Herbology, Astrology as well as magical incantations. They could thus be considered ‘scientists’ of this era. Indeed, for someone like me who specialized in Cell Biology, maybe Mysticism would be far more suitable for me. Furthermore, this head that I’ve picked up from that Prison I was in might not be explainable on a magic level. Perhaps it is only through Mysticism that I would be able to get answers.”

At the same time, Han Dong also pulled out the Fate Weapon he had obtained from the event – Plague Doctor’s Shortsword.

“I would need [Mysticism] as well if I wish to unleash the full power of this weapon… Is it a coincidence? Or is this all predestined…”

There was no time limit regarding the allocation of Fate points. Han Dong gave himself half an hour and did some comprehensive pondering over the matter, before finally deciding to open the ebony door that symbolized Mysticism.

A single bronze chair was in the center of the room, fused together with a variety of precision instruments (Syringes, conduits, and a metal headgear).

It seemed like sitting down was the only option.

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You have [2] remaining Fate points. Would you like to use them all?

Note: At least [5] Fate points are needed to perfect the main specialization before a subsequent branch of the talent tree will open up. Before achieving this threshold, it is recommended for subjects to assign all their Fate points into it.

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Since he was prompted as such, what other choice did Han Dong really have?

From the information that he had presently gathered, his journey of Destiny had merely just begun.

Even though this was the first event that Han Dong had participated in, and he had pretty much completed it perfectly, there was still a long way to go from here onward.

At least when it came to choosing a Specialization Class, Han Dong was still considered a complete newbie, though his position was most definitely a step higher than any other novices that had not entered the Space of Destiny before.

Han Dong took in a deep breath and exhaled.

He confirmed his allocation.

*Clank Clank Clank*

The locking mechanisms in the bronze chair had instantly secured his entire body, as more than ten syringes accurately pricked Han Dong’s blood vessels. At the same time, a special syringe inserted itself into his cervical spine from the back of his neck.

Of course, he felt pain.

But for someone who had experienced the torture of cancer, Han Dong did not have any trouble enduring the process.

Then, some unknown solvent was injected into him, and he could clearly feel his body changing. Or to be precise, he could feel a change in just his head.

After about half an hour passed, the injection process was finally over.

There was a change to the frail and weak body of his, it was just that…

*Girik~ Girik~*.

A single spotted tentacle appeared from Han Dong’s palm, and in his subjective view… The activation of his tentacle this time no longer caused him to feel a sense of weakness, but instead gave him the feeling that he could retract and extend it at will.

Evidently, the two Fate points that he had devoted toward Mysticism had given Han Dong better control over his Faceless Ones’ Head, and a refreshing sensation diffused through his brain that he had not felt before. It was even to the point that he could slightly feel that his brain held a strange type of energy that he could control, though Han Dong had yet to find a way to utilize this energy.

Clearly, Han Dong’s intuition and choice were the correct ones. Indeed, Mysticism had something to do with this Faceless Ones’ Head…

“If this were to go on, perhaps I would be able to level up the Faceless Ones’ Head, and that will allow me to contain even more special lifeforms!!”

The always reserved Han Dong had also revealed an excited smile at this moment.

He was not just delighted from gaining inhuman power, but that he had found a way to level his head as well… Once his Portable Prison increases in size, he would then be able to contain other special lifeforms, and that would become part of Han Dong’s personal strength.

That was when he heard a prompt from the Space of Destiny

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Allocation of Fate points completed. You’ve become a [Mystic Disciple]. If you were to allocate 3 more points toward your Main Specialization Class, you’ll be able to thoroughly solidify your foundation and open up the Mystic Talent Tree.

The next time you enter the Space of Destiny, it is suggested that you team up with fellow subjects that are of the same level (Apprentice level members who have yet to unlock their talent trees)

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“Mystic Disciple… Hopefully, I’ll be able to find the relevant team to accept me into their ranks and learn the ways of Mysticism when I return to the Holy City. Before I am clear as to the origin of my Faceless Ones’ Head, I must not ever use it in front of others.”

Just as Han Dong was immersed in the joy he was feeling, he realized the bronze chair in the room had turned into a circular crystal table.

“When did this happen?”

Han Dong had not noticed this change when it happened.

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Please choose a Destiny card (Novice Grade). The corresponding reward would be given once the card is revealed.

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Han Dong had almost forgotten about this. He excitedly went over, recalling that he still had a reward that he had yet to receive.

What had been a low chance of being awarded a Destiny card had increased by 10% after he completed the side event… Though it still was not very high. But who would have guessed that he would actually be so lucky as to really end up getting it.

Luck could also be considered a strength.

On the crystal table, there were four gold cards that looked exactly the same to each other spaced out evenly between each other.

“Guess I’ll just pick one at random… Trying to cheat in such a place would really just be courting death.”

Han Dong habitually picked the card on the far left.

The moment his finger touched the card, the other three disappeared, and the card Han Dong that he held in his hand had the Holy Grail image imprinted on it… And with that, a miracle happened.

The card disappeared along with a ray of golden light, and in its place was an actual Holy Grail, containing a clear liquid inside.

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Destiny card [Holy Grail]: Enhances a basic ability upon consumption.

The system has detected that the subject had yet to acquire a basic ability from the [Mysticism] tree. Imbibing the liquid now would have no effect.

This Holy Grail is a Novice Enhancement item, and it has no effect on the subject’s ‘Tentacle (Advanced Rank)’.

Note: The shelf life for the Holy Grail is 24 hours. Please use it as soon as possible.

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“That’s a bit of a speed bump!”

Han Dong did not think that he would be able to join some Mysticism organization and learn a basic skill all in a day.

He immediately changed his line of thinking and brought the Holy Grail directly into his Prison, handing it over to the only lifeform he had contained inside: [Accursed Chenli].