Awakening the AI:
Isa flinched at the sudden voice in her head. Her eyes darted around the empty room.
"Who's there?" she asked cautiously.
Isa's brows furrowed. "Wait… how?!"
She instinctively pulled out her phone, and to her astonishment, a familiar holographic figure flickered to life on the screen. Her breath hitched.
"System, is this really the Cortana?" she asked in disbelief.
[No, Host. This AI is not the exact Cortana from your past games. However, it is designed with a similar personality and advanced capabilities.]
A slow grin spread across Isa's face. "Awesome!"
Preparing for Evolution:
"Alright, time for my next reward. System, retrieve the Gene Evolution Serum."
Just as she was about to take it, a system warning flashed in her mind.
[Wait! Before you proceed, be prepared. The Gene Evolution Serum will enhance all of your genetic material, which means every single cell in your body will undergo transformation. This process will be extremely painful and will consume a vast amount of energy.]
Isa paused. "How painful are we talking?"
[Imagine being torn apart and put back together—repeatedly.]
Her excitement dimmed slightly. "…That bad, huh? So what do you suggest?"
[Consume a large amount of food to stockpile energy and find a comfortable place to lie down. The process will take time.]
Nodding, Isa made her way to the kitchen. Like the rest of her house, it followed a sleek and modern design with a black-and-white color scheme. Without hesitation, she whipped up a meal—scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and a full glass of milk.
As she prepared her food, she gave an order to her AI.
"SAI, upload yourself to the internet and download as much information as possible. Stay undetected."
Once her stomach was filled to the brim—almost to the point of bursting—she headed upstairs to her bedroom.
Taking a deep breath, she said, "System, I'm ready."
The Evolution Begins:
[Understood, Host. Brace yourself.]
[Retrieving Gene Evolution Serum…]
[Confirm Use?]
[Yes / No]
Isa selected Yes.
The moment she did, it felt like molten lava was injected into her veins. Her body burned from the inside out, her nerves screaming in agony.
At first, she clenched her fists and grit her teeth. "Ugh… okay, this is painful, but—"
Before she could finish her sentence, an explosion of unbearable pain wracked her entire being.
"ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!"
It felt as if her body was being shattered into a thousand pieces—then forcibly reconstructed—only to be broken again. The cycle repeated relentlessly. Her vision blurred, her mind teetering on the edge of insanity.
[WARNING: Host's mental state is deteriorating!]
[Activating Skill: Gamer's Mind.]
The skill dulled her emotions slightly, but the pain was still overwhelming.
[Detected critical distress! Forcing Host into sleep mode.]
Those were the last words she heard before her consciousness faded.
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Aftermath:
After an hour and a half…
In her dimly lit bedroom, Isa's body twitched and convulsed uncontrollably. If anyone saw her, they would have called an ambulance immediately.
Gradually, the tremors subsided. Her breathing evened out.
Her eyes snapped open.
"Fuuuuuuck!" she groaned. "That was way worse than falling off a roof."
She lay there, cursing under her breath, venting her frustration until the soreness in her muscles forced her to stop.
With great effort, she tried to stand—only to collapse face-first onto the floor.
"Damn it!" she muttered.
She flipped onto her back, staring at the ceiling as dizziness overtook her. The entire room was spinning.
"System… what the hell is happening?" she groaned.
[Host's energy reserves are critically low due to the evolution process.]
[Recommendation: Consume a Mid Healing Potion to restore vitality and energy.]
Wasting no time, Isa summoned the potion and downed it in one go. Warm energy spread through her body, and the dizziness faded.
Just as she let out a relieved sigh, an atrocious smell hit her nostrils.
She gagged. "What the fuck is that smell?!"
Glancing down, she nearly screamed. Her entire body was covered in a thick, black, sticky sludge.
"System, explain now!"
[Host, this is the waste and impurities expelled from your body.]
Isa's eyes widened in horror. "This came out of me?!"
Without another word, she sprinted to the bathroom, turned the shower on full blast, and scrubbed herself furiously. She spent a full thirty minutes making sure every trace of the foul substance was gone.
Finally, she sank into the bathtub, letting the warm water soothe her sore muscles.
A thought crossed her mind.
"System… do you have a name?"
[Yes. My name is Jophiel. You may call me Jo or Phiel, whichever you prefer.]
Isa hummed. "Hmm~ I like it. I'll call you Phiel. And you can call me Isa."
[Acknowledged, Isa.]
"Now, tell me—what exactly changed in my body?"
[You can check your status for full details, but the most notable changes are increased bone density, enhanced flexibility, and improved physical attributes.]
"Status," Isa commanded.
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Status Window
Name: Isabella
Race: High Human (Female)
Bloodline: High Human
Titles: Reincarnator | One Who Is Loved by God | Genderbent | Beloved Daughter | One of a Kind in the Universe
Health (HP): 5200 / 5200
Mana (MP): 5500 / 5500
Stats:
Vitality: 52
Strength: 50
Intelligence: 55
Agility: 53
Defense: 50
Dexterity: 53
Perception: 51
Charm: 30
(Note: Average human stats are 10.)
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Skills:
Programming (Lv. 8)
Hacking (Lv. 8)
Business Management (Lv. 7)
Taekwondo (Lv. 7)
Karate (Lv. 6)
Gamer's Body (Max)
Gamer's Mind (Max)
Cooking (Lv. 5)
Handjob (Lv. 5)
(Note: Skill levels are capped based on tier.)
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Perks:
Adaptability [Superior (Demi-Human)]
Flexibility [High (Superhuman)]
Strong/Tough Bones [Intermediate (Inhuman)]
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Isa narrowed her eyes. "System… shouldn't my stats be even higher? I am a High Human now, right?"
[Correct. However, you were not born a High Human but artificially evolved into one. Additionally, you are still in the early stages of adaptation. Over time, your stats will increase naturally.]
Isa pouted. "Tch, fine. Still, my new body feels amazing."
She stood up and grabbed a towel before stepping out of the bathroom.
As she passed the mirror, she stopped dead in her tracks.
Her reflection was… breathtaking.
Her height had increased slightly to 5'7". Her already fit figure now carried a perfect blend of toned muscle and seductive curves. Her skin was flawlessly smooth, her abs defined, and her chest had become even fuller—her pink nipples standing perkily against the cold air.
She stared at herself, entranced.
And before she even realized it… her body started reacting.
Her fingers twitched.
And then…
Well.
That was a story for another time.