Second Modification: A "Kill Switch" which enabled him to end the lives of any and all mosquitoes in the area which the system could detect using the Anti-Surveillance Tool-2(an area of 200 feet in any direction around him)

2. First Modification: Increased size(with other traits remaining the same).

Second Modification: Kill Switch

Of course, nature always had a balance which had to be adhered to no matter what modifications were made. In the first strain, the system had warned him that the mosquitoes would keep breeding without end until all other species in an area might be wiped out, mainly because the increased yearning would result in an overabundance of Energy, which would result in them instinctually laying eggs to give birth to more of their kind.

The side-effect with the second was that the mosquitoes would be short-lived due to burning their life force much faster because of their increased size. After all, although the system allowed him to increase the size, there was no change in the overall makeup of the body of the mosquito which would allow it to maintain that size to lead a normal existence.

For example, if an ant from Earth were enlarged into the size of an Elephant, it would simply die due to multiple reasons, with the main one being that its physical makeup wouldn't be able to handle its bigger size. In fact, Daneel remembered that much research and speculation had been carried out on this topic, which he had studied in his free time back on Earth because it had seemed very interesting.

Yet, although this side-effect existed, Daneel had been happy with the result as he had only made the second strain for a devastating attack like in the case where he had ma.s.sacred the members of the Sect.

Coming back to the Blood Energy Extraction, the reason he had remembered this entire episode had been because of the statement from the system which said that mosquitoes had an overabundance of Energy in their bodies before they laid eggs.

If this was the case, then the reason in the tome which spoke about the nature of Energy in human bodies to be spread out resulting in a low efficiency of the technique was rendered moot.

Hence, the blood of the first strain of mosquitoes was perfect to apply this technique on. After realizing this, Daneel had immediately ordered the system to develop a modified "Blood Energy Extraction" technique with the modifications being that it could be applied on mosquitoes while also being safe to be absorbed by him.

The result was in front of him.

From around 5000 mosquitoes, he had been able to extract enough Energy to last him a week.

In other words, his pressing need of desperately looking for Ker Gems to continue his training was now solved.

If it weren't for the only drawback which was that the system was needed to safely absorb this Energy without going mad, Daneel wouldn't have hesitated to go and gather as many mosquito corpses as he could in the Valley while still ensuring that it would remain inhabitable to the Sect.

Regardless, rejoicing due to the fact that his problem had been solved, Daneel continued training while letting his mind drift.

After an hour or so, he went into a semi-meditative state which he often entered while undergoing long sessions of Energy absorption.

Usually, his mind was mostly tranquil during in this state.

Yet, now, he found himself recalling a certain moment of the day again and again, as if his inner self was trying to warn him about to something.

With a start, Daneel woke up while a sense of urgency appeared on his face.

The thing which had enabled him to recall this crucial moment was definitely his instinct, which hadn't failed him yet due to being honed for years through his hard work and experiences.

Without a doubt, that expression of triumph in the Eldest Prince's eyes had definitely not been his imagination.

"System, were any anomalies detected since the time I returned to the Palace?"

[Negative]

Hearing the response from the system, Daneel was just about to calm down when the memory of a kid struggling through each day only be relying on himself and his instincts pa.s.sed through his mind.

That kid was him, who had had no system to help him during the grueling 3 months he had spent in the Fists of Justice Training Hall along with Faxul when he had first transmigrated into this world.

At this moment, he realized that he had been relying on the system too much recently, despite telling himself before not to do so.

After all, the system was so adept that he hadn't been able to help but fall into the well of dependence without even realizing it.

Along with this realization, came the memory of the multiple moments in the battle against Axelorian Commander where he had had to have a delay in his actions due to ordering the system to deploy spells every time.

True, the system would be able to do it faster, but what would he do if he was in a situation where he didn't have the time to give an order?

Death would be the only result.

Getting up immediately and hitting himself on his head hard, Daneel cursed at himself again for not thinking in this way sooner.

The system was, after all, just a tool to help him on his journey.

Just because it said that there was no problem, there was no reason for Daneel to ignore his instincts.

Engraving this fact firmly into his very being, Daneel decided to renew his efforts to decrease his dependence before sending a message to Kellor through the oathstone.

"Bring the Eldest Prince's body to my chamber. Also, a.s.semble all those who were in contact with him in the time he was imprisoned, including even the maids and the soldiers. They must not know why they are being called."