Main Class and Destiny Cards

Mysticism

Intuition.

As a researcher, one had to rigorously verify all kinds of phenomena through science, drawing conclusions based on experimental observations and fundamental theories.

Yet intuition, that seemingly intangible feeling, was just as important.

Especially when taking on an entirely new subject that had barely been studied anywhere in the world, leaving no suitable point of entry, intuition was needed to open the first path.

In Han Dong's view, intuition did not arise from nothing.

Rather, it was the result of the brain conducting a rapid, non-conscious calculation based on all the information it had gathered, including fragmented memories from the subconscious.

Often, the smarter a person was, and the richer their life experience and knowledge reserves, the more accurate their intuition would be.

As Han Dong looked toward the fifth door, he slowly approached it, following his intuition.

"Western mysticism... In my original world, this discipline came to an end in the mainstream world with the publication of Copernicus's On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres and the proposal of the theory of blood circulation.

But in this world, where magical elements and all kinds of supernatural abilities exist, mysticism naturally exists as well.

Ancient Mysterious Scholars were often generalists who studied mathematics, alchemy, religious theory, herbal medicine, astrology, and magical spells. They were the 'scientists' of their era.

Indeed... As someone specializing in cell biology, perhaps mysticism suits me better.

And perhaps this head I picked up from the prison cannot be explained through magic at all. Perhaps only mysticism can provide an answer."

Han Dong also took out the Destiny Item he had obtained during this event—the Plague Doctor's Short Blade.

"To bring out this item's true abilities, I need to specialize in mysticism too... A coincidence? Or was it predestined?"

There was no time limit for allocating Destiny Points. Han Dong gave himself half an hour to consider everything carefully before ultimately deciding to push open the ebony door representing mysticism.

The inside was not the bizarre room filled with all manner of mystical objects that Han Dong had imagined, but a cramped, dark, enclosed compartment.

A bronze chair integrated with various precision instruments—syringes, tubes, and metal headgear—stood in the very center of the room.

It seemed that "sit on it" was the only option.

Destiny Points remaining: 2. Use all of them?

Note: Allocate at least 5 Destiny Points to develop your main class. Subsequent Talent Tree branches will then appear. Before reaching five points, it is recommended that you invest all existing Destiny Points into it.

Since it put it that way, what else was there for Han Dong to choose?

From the information he had obtained so far, the Destiny Journey had only just begun.

Although Han Dong had nearly perfectly completed his first event, he still had a long road ahead of him.

At the very least, before settling on a class, Han Dong would probably still be considered a rookie. His status would simply be a level above those Newcomers who had yet to enter Destiny Space.

Huff...

He took a deep breath.

He chose to allocate the points.

Clack, clack, clack!

The locking mechanisms on the bronze chair immediately restrained Han Dong's entire body. More than ten syringes connected through tubes precisely entered his blood vessels, while a special syringe pierced the back of his neck and entered his cervical spine.

Pain was inevitable.

For Han Dong, who had endured the torment of the cancer demon, it was still bearable.

As an unknown solvent was injected, Han Dong could clearly feel his body changing. More precisely, his head was changing.

About half an hour passed.

The injection process ended.

Han Dong's weak physical body had not changed at all, except...

Squelch, squelch—the sound of slick, soft flesh being squeezed.

A spotted tentacle emerged from his palm. This was Han Dong's voluntary action... This time, using the tentacle no longer brought a sense of weakness. Instead, it felt as though he could extend and retract it freely.

It was obvious.

Investing two Destiny Points into mysticism had made Han Dong more proficient in controlling Faceless One's Head. His entire brain felt fresher than ever before.

He could even vaguely sense a strange energy within his brain that he could control, though Han Dong had yet to find a way to use it.

Clearly, Han Dong's intuition and choice had been correct.

Mysticism was related to this Faceless Head...

"Could this mean I can upgrade Faceless One's Head? Once the prison can be upgraded, I can contain even more special lifeforms!!"

Even the usually reserved Han Dong revealed an excited smile at that moment.

He was not excited merely because he had gained inhuman power. He had also found a way to upgrade his head... Once the prison expanded, it could contain other special lifeforms, all of which would become Han Dong's personal power.

Just then.

A notification sounded within Destiny Space:

Destiny Point allocation complete. You have become a Mysticism Apprentice. If you allocate another 3 points to this main class, you will completely stabilize your foundation and unlock the 'Mysticism Department Talent Tree.'

The next time you enter Destiny Space, it is recommended that you form a team with individuals of the same level—apprentice-level personnel who have not unlocked their Talent Trees.

"Mysticism Apprentice... Once I return to the Holy City, I hope some relevant organization will take me in and teach me how to use mysticism.

Before I completely understand the origins of Faceless One's Head, I absolutely cannot use it in front of anyone else."

Just as Han Dong was immersed in his joy, the iron chair in the room transformed into a round crystal table.

"When did that happen!?"

Han Dong had not noticed the transformation at all.

Please choose one Destiny Card—Newcomer grade. Revealing the card will grant the corresponding reward.

Right.

Only then did Han Dong emerge from his excitement and recall that he still had one reward left to claim.

The Destiny Card, which originally had only a low chance of appearing, had its probability increased by 10% after he completed the side quest... Yet the chance was still not high.

He had not expected one to actually appear during the reward settlement.

Luck was also a part of strength.

Four golden cards with identical backs were arranged at equal intervals on the crystal table.

"I'll just draw one at random... Cheating in a place like this is practically asking for death."

Out of habit, Han Dong drew the card on the left.

The moment he touched the card, the other three immediately vanished.

The front of the card in Han Dong's hand bore the image of a Holy Grail... Then, a miracle occurred.

With a flash of golden light, the card disappeared and was replaced by a physical Holy Grail filled with clear liquid.

Destiny Card (Holy Grail): After drinking it, one basic ability can be enhanced.

It has been detected that the individual has not yet learned a basic mysticism ability. Drinking it now will have no effect.

This Holy Grail is a Newcomer-grade enhancement item and has no effect on the host's 'Tentacle-type (Advanced)' ability.

Note: The Holy Grail has a shelf life of one day. Please use it as soon as possible.

"This... is kind of a scam!"

Han Dong did not believe that within a single day, he could be recommended into a mysticism organization in the Holy City and learn a basic skill.

He immediately changed his train of thought, took the Holy Grail straight back to the Prison Area, and handed it to the prison's only Contained Object—Possessed Chen Li.

The first dungeon of this book has ended. I hope everyone will actively leave comments and ratings at the end of the chapter. Ah Fei will slowly improve any shortcomings in the future.