91 Recon, you were a formidable opponent.

Ah, if Heretic Resistance has been nullified, that means the headache from Recon no longer affects me, right?

That was an attack based on heretic attributes, wasn't it?

I said "attack," but that's okay, right?

That Pain Reduction also bypasses the pain—this isn't just a regular headache, is it?

If the heretic attribute attacks contained within Recon are disabled, then that pain should disappear too.

Better to test it.

Soo, haa.

Alright!

Recon active!

...Whoa.

Incredible.

Seriously, incredible.

I couldn't focus on anything before, always enduring the headache. But without it, this is what it feels like.

No headache when activating Recon.

No, to be precise, there's a slight sensation—but thanks to Pain Reduction, it's negligible.

This headache is probably just a fever of overuse—like the kind that comes from thinking too hard.

The amount of information gathered through reconnaissance was staggering.

[Proficiency has reached threshold. Skill 'Computational Processing LV8' upgraded to 'Computational Processing LV9'.]

[Proficiency has reached threshold. Skill 'Parallel Thinking LV6' upgraded to 'Parallel Thinking LV7'.]

[Proficiency has reached threshold. Skill 'Reconnaissance LV7' upgraded to 'Reconnaissance LV8'.]

[Proficiency has reached threshold. New skill 'Divine Domain Expansion LV1' acquired.]

Some new skills appeared—details can wait.

For now, I want to dwell in this moment.

The success of reconnaissance was satisfying.

But more than that, I was overwhelmed by what reconnaissance revealed.

It felt as though every piece of information within my perceptual space had converged into a single point.

The flow of magic, the nature of matter, the movement of air—various data streamed into my mind.

It felt almost omnipotent.

Everything around me was within grasp.

Information normally beyond comprehension—through the power of skill, I could understand it to a certain extent.

Even that extent was an overwhelming sea of data, akin to glimpsing the truth of the cosmos.

All this within my limited perception.

I truly understood the vastness and grandeur of the world.

This is… overwhelming. I don’t even know why, but I feel like crying.

I don’t know if tears would form in a spider’s eye.

I’ll cut the detection for now.

Phew.

That was intense.

What is this sensation, impossible to name?

Like standing beneath a sky full of stars, overwhelmed by wonder.

Something close to that.

Ah… I’d like to linger in this emotion a little longer, but I must shift focus.

Detection succeeded.

Then, perhaps I should keep Detection active at all times from now on?

Hmm.

Still, that might be inconvenient—too high a performance level.

Overwhelming clarity could distract. One might become overly aware of details, losing focus during combat.

Yet, that should be manageable with adaptation.

Currently, merely activating it is exhausting. But when I first used Identification, I was similarly disoriented at first. Now, I’m accustomed. If kept active constantly, I’ll adjust.

So, initially risky—but I’ll maintain Detection active.

Skill level will rise accordingly. That’s preferable in the long term.

Thus, Detection reactivated.

Fwah…

Truly incredible.

Not the time for wonder, though.

First, I should review the skill just acquired.

Skill level increased. Skill 'Parallel Thinking LV7' upgraded to 'Parallel Thinking LV8'.

Skill level increased. Skill 'Divine Domain Expansion LV1' upgraded to 'Divine Domain Expansion LV2'.

That was the notification. The skill level had risen.

What is this skill?

Wasn't there something about a Divine Domain in the description of Patience?

Didn't Patience also mention expansion?

So this is expansion?

Then my so-called Divine Domain is being massively expanded?

Regardless, let's assess it.

'Divine Domain Expansion: Expands the Divine Domain.'

Exactly as described.

Well, whatever.

The one I can rely on here is the Assessment.

Now then, double assessment, please.

'Divine Domain: The deep-layered soul region inherent to Life. The origin of all Life, and the ultimate dependency of the self.'

Hmm?

Not quite clear.

Well, I get that it's an important part of the soul, but what exactly does expanding it achieve?

Hmm.

Effect remains unclear.

It's probably good that it's increasing, but there's no noticeable change.

《Proficiency reached threshold. Skill 'Calculation Processing LV9' upgraded to 'Calculation Processing LV10'.》

《Condition met. Skill 'Calculation Processing LV10' evolved into 'High-Speed Calculation LV1'.》

《Proficiency reached threshold. Skill 'Scanning LV8' upgraded to 'Scanning LV9'.》

Skill levels keep rising fast!

Is Calculation Processing maxed out already?

Evolved into High-Speed Calculation.

Looks like a complete upgrade.

Now, the performance I wanted from Scanning—originally, it was for detection.

But since my personal detection ability is already high, I've managed fine without Scanning until now.

Combined with my detection ability, it has become flawless.

It could be said that surprise attacks are no longer possible against me.

Ambushes are not permitted.

Next, I required mana perception.

If my prediction is correct, combining this with the skill of mana manipulation should allow me to use magic as desired.

Now I can finally activate the Abyss Magic and Heretic Magic that have been dormant all along.

But I lack skill points.

Damn it!

I have no regrets about patience, but the lack of skill points is painful.

I was planning to use the next skill point on the Third Eye!

What should I do?

I want both!

Damn it!

I know this is a luxury problem, but which one should I choose!?