Chapter 75: The Second Test Subject For The Avatar Torture Method
[The monk paused, his hands resting in his lap. His eyes reflected a quiet wisdom, the kind that only came from years of contemplation. "If this experiment works, it could be a breakthrough for future generations—a way to help others reach their full potential without relying on avatar crystals. I may not live to see the full impact, but at least I'll leave something behind."]
[You exchanged a glance with Evangeline, both of you recognizing the weight of his words. The monk wasn't just thinking of himself; he wanted to contribute something greater, something that would outlast him.]
["I've seen many fall short," the monk continued. "Students, friends… most of them never reached Zenith. I'm one of the few who made it, and I know my time is almost up. But if I can help you, help this world, maybe I can do something meaningful before I go." His faint smile carried a sense of peace.]
[Evangeline nodded, her voice gentle yet respectful. "We understand the risks, and we're deeply grateful for your help. If this works, future generations will benefit from your sacrifice. You'll be remembered as someone who paved the way for a better future."]
[The monk gave a small nod. "I'm not afraid of what's to come. If this works, I'll be stronger for it. If it doesn't, at least we'll learn something. And if I reach Celestial, I'll be able to fight the Outer God alongside you. If I don't make it… well, my journey was worth it either way."]
[His resolve struck you deeply. Here was a man willing to risk everything, not for personal gain, but to contribute to a cause that could save the world. His selflessness was unwavering.]
[You met the monk's gaze. "We'll guide you through this, and no matter the outcome, your efforts won't be forgotten."]
[The monk smiled, a look of peace on his face. "Then let's begin. If I succeed, it will be a gift to those who come after me. If I fail, at least we'll know more than we did before."]
[And with that, the old monk's decision was sealed.]
[He would be the first to test the meditation method, not just for his own ascension, but for the future of all Avatar Masters. His willingness to sacrifice wasn't for himself—it was for a world he hoped to save and the generations that would follow in his footsteps.]
[However, the experiment couldn't begin until you found the second candidate—someone resilient enough to withstand the near-death experience method. Their body and mind needed to be strong enough to endure torture without breaking.]
[The memory of Kyle, the college student who had instinctually awakened his avatar, flickered in your mind. He had faced death and come out the other side, awakening a domain-category, instinct-type avatar—Guardian Barrier.]
[Even though Kyle's resilience was untested under extended suffering, the fact that he had unlocked his avatar during a near-death experience made him a fitting candidate for the torture method.]
[You needed someone who could push their boundaries to attain Zenith or possibly even Celestial. And while Kyle wasn't a perfect choice, you had no better options in mind.]
[There were other potential candidates, of course, but Kyle shared a rare trait with your own avatar.]
[Both Guardian Barrier and Invisible Providence were domain-category, instinct-type avatars, though your own avatar had the unique advantage of being a mutant-category as well, giving it properties of both domain-category and tool-category avatars.]
[This familiarity with Kyle's type of avatar gave you more confidence in using him as a test subject, as you understood the intricacies of the power he wielded.]
[You sighed inwardly, acknowledging the complexity of the situation. Persuading Kyle wouldn't be easy. After all, you were planning to ask him to endure unimaginable torture for the sake of your experiments.]
[But you remembered how Kyle was hunched over his textbooks when you had last seen him, studying diligently for his tests. If Kyle was driven by the same desires as most college students—getting a good job, financial stability—it might be possible to lure him with the promise of wealth and opportunity.]
["At the end of the day, most students are just trying to secure their future. Money talks," you muttered to yourself, formulating a plan.]
[Having made your decision, you knew the next step was to find Kyle and convince him to join your cause.]
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[First, though, you had to transport Evangeline and the monk to the Solstice Family's stronghold.]
[Focusing your energy, you encased both of them in a protective shield of invisible force before erasing the space between their current location and the stronghold.]
[Your teleportation ability worked by eliminating the existence of the space between two points—Point A and Point B—within the vast range of your Divine Domain.]
[By encasing the subjects in your invisible force, you ensured that they were protected from any accidents or spatial distortions during the journey.]
[The space between their current location and their destination ceased to exist, and in the blink of an eye, they were safely transported to the Solstice Family's stronghold.]
[With Evangeline and the monk taken care of, you teleported yourself to Kyle's location. Again, the existence of space was erased, and with the same protective barrier around you, the transition was seamless.]
[You appeared at Kyle's home without a sound, remaining invisible as you observed him.]
[As expected, Kyle was deeply engrossed in his studies, hunched over his desk with his textbooks spread out in front of him.]
[You stood silently in the corner, watching him work, already formulating how best to approach him. But before making yourself known, you decided to use your Memory Manipulation ability to read his memories.]
[If you understood what truly motivated him, it would be easier to craft the perfect offer to entice him into joining your plan.]
[You closed your eyes briefly, extending your power towards Kyle's mind, and began sifting through his memories.]
[Images and thoughts flashed before you—his struggles with school, his desire for success, and the weight of his family's expectations pressing down on him. Money, stability, and the promise of a future free from financial worry dominated his thoughts. These were things you could easily provide.]
["Perfect," you thought to yourself. "If money is what he wants, I can give him more than he ever dreamed of."]