Richard continued to reflect:
In other words, by the time he saw the books, he had already gathered the basic information that they would topple over. With just a little thought, he could have reached the correct conclusion.
What was strange was that before he reached that conclusion, he had given a prophecy through a thought, almost as if by instinct.
What was going on?
"Buzzz!"
The roaring sound that had appeared after he drank the "Advanced Blood of the Gods" potion rang in his ears again. In an instant, he seemed able to hear blood rushing through his brain at high speed. Richard blinked, suddenly realizing the third effect brought by drinking "Advanced Blood of the Gods."
It was a miraculous and profound effect, yet one that could be explained.
It was weak prophecy.
Yes, weak prophecy!
What was weak prophecy? That had to be explained through the first effect of "Advanced Blood of the Gods." Thanks to how greatly "Advanced Blood of the Gods" enhanced his control over his body, he could adjust his bodily functions more flexibly.
For example, while relatively still, he could reduce his physical functions and divert more resources toward his brain's capacity for thought.
Generally speaking, the human brain accounted for around two percent of total body weight, yet it consumed twenty percent of the body's total energy—ten times its share by weight.
That was because the brain was the most important organ in the human body—bar none.
The brain was more important than the heart. If the heart stopped beating, it could be restarted with an electric shock. If the heart became necrotic, it could be replaced with a new one. But once the brain died, the entire person was truly dead, and there was no point in continuing treatment.
Therefore, the