Poll met Vekris's crimson stare, his voice calm. Unshaken.
"Not happening."
A flick of his wrist. The mana trap snapped to life, unseen forces surging like a coiled beast let loose.
Poll twisted his fingers, threading gravity into the spell—an instant amplifier.
"Kneel."
The world folded. Pressure slammed down, crushing stone, warping air. Vekris staggered—only for a second. Then…
A smirk. Sharp. Amused.
"You really think that's enough?"
Poll's pulse quickened. That should have worked. His gravity magic was high-level, capable of breaking bones and rupturing organs in weaker beings. Yet Vekris shook it off as if it were nothing more than a light breeze.
Before Poll could ponder further, a faint vibration ran through his gloves. MNA analysis complete. Data streams materialized on the glowing projection hovering above his palm, cascading in structured patterns of light.
Analytics Report – Corrupted Entity Detected
Entity: "Unknown"
Unique Mana Frequency: 999.999:666666.66
• Mana Level: 450:80.0 UMF
• RGB Mana Signature: 100-050-200 (Corrupted Spectrum)
• Dominant Element: DARKNESS (Overwhelming Presence Detected)
• Secondary Element: (Irregular Pulses Detected)
• Weakest Element: NO DATA
System Warning:
Corruption Level: 94.7% - Extreme HazardMana Density: Highly Compressed (Risk of Volatile Discharge)Anomalous Behavior: Signs of parasitic absorption, mana fusion detected within environmental radius.
Threat Assessment: Entity exhibits high adaptability; standard countermeasures may fail.
Poll's breath caught in his throat. What the hell is this?
His gloves pulsed again, and more reports flooded in.
Analytics Report – Corrupted Entity Detected
Entity: "-Human"
• Unique Mana Frequency: 876.432:345678.21
• Mana Level: 380:48.6 SMF
• RGB Mana Signature: 255-010-010 (Blood Corruption Detected)
• Dominant Element: BLOOD (Life Drain Detected)
• Secondary Element: FEAR (Psychic Influence Detected)
• Weakest Element: WATER (Minimal Flow Resistance)
System Warning:
Corruption Level: 81.2% - CriticalMana Density: Semi-Stable (Potential for Sudden Fluctuations)Anomalous Behavior: Subject capable of siphoning life force directly from opponents, inducing rapid mana exhaustion.
Threat Assessment: Caution advised—high resistance to physical attacks and minor reality distortion capabilities detected.
Analytics Report – Corrupted Entity Detected
Entity: "-Human"
Unique Mana Frequency: 765.321:123456.78
• Mana Level: 290:15.3 SMF
• RGB Mana Signature: 030-000-200 (Void Trace Detected)
• Dominant Element: dark (Infiltration Detected)
• Secondary Element: NO DATA
• Weakest Element: FIRE
System Warning:
Corruption Level: 84.4% - SevereMana Density: Unstable (Erratic Output Detected)Anomalous Behavior: Subject capable of bending perception and creating false mana echoes to mislead detection systems.
Threat Assessment: Extremely dangerous—avoid prolonged exposure to presence; sensory disruption inevitable.
Note: The corrupted mana flow suggests an unnatural force influencing the host. Immediate containment or neutralization is advised before full assimilation occurs.
A cold shiver ran down Poll's spine. The corrupted mana flow suggested an unnatural force influencing these hosts. This isn't just magic—it's something far worse.
From behind, Eryndor's voice broke the silence."Poll, what's going on? What are you looking at?"
Poll didn't respond immediately. His eyes scanned the cascading data, disbelief seeping into his expression.
"This is insane..."
Eryndor stepped closer, his brows furrowed in deep concern. "Poll, talk to me. What's wrong?"
Poll exhaled sharply, grounding himself. "I've been using my MNA to analyze their mana signatures," he explained, his tone a mixture of urgency and revelation. "At first, I thought my Mana Zone could only track mana flow—their quantity and movement. But it's more than that. It goes deeper. This tech doesn't just track mana—it pinpoints its source."
He turned the projection toward Eryndor, his finger tracing the intricate data streams.
"Look—Tiara and her assistant aren't just powerful—they're anomalies. Their mana density is so extreme that it actively distorts the space around them, bending the very fabric of the environment. But the real danger isn't just their strength—it's the corruption itself."
"Her mana is far more complex and adaptive than anything I've encountered. It's not just dense—it's fluid, constantly shifting in structure. She can alter its RGB mana emissions at will, making it impossible to track through conventional means. Standard classifications like SMF and UMF don't apply to her because she lacks a fixed Unique Mana Frequency. That means her presence can't be measured, can't be pinned down—she exists outside the normal constraints of magic itself."
"That's how she corrupts others. She doesn't just manipulate mana—she assimilates it. Reshapes it. Bends it entirely to her will. Any spell, any form of resistance—it all becomes part of her power."
The Vekris's unsettling grin faltered ever so slightly, his crimson eyes narrowing as he scrutinized Poll. Those gloves… he thought. How did this brat glean so much just from that?
Eryndor blinked….!
"Wait… Fre__uen___y? What?
what are you even talking about?"
Poll steadied himself. "Imagine mana as water."
"Okay"
"Normally, it flows like a river—steady and abundant. But for Tiara and her kind? Their mana isn't a flowing river. It's as if an entire river's water was compressed into a single droplet—small but unimaginably dense. If that droplet ever bursts, it won't just spill—it will explode with catastrophic force and whole river became from that droplet.
I misjudged them because their presence seemed smaller and weaker than it actually is. That was my mistake."
Nearby, Celestia stood silently, her gaze locked on Poll.
Now I see why the king holds him in such high regard. This boy—is no ordinary kid.
"Entity: '-Human'… could it be referring to a corruption-infused human? The negative prefix—does it signify a loss of humanity, a complete deviation from their original form?"
"But… I don't remember adding this kind of data to the system. Poll's eyes narrowed as he analyzed the data stream.
Maybe self-improvement algorithm adapting on its own. That means MNA working perfectly"
He exhaled sharply.
This MNA is ridiculously advanced for this world, It's like DNA, but for mana. DNA holds information about the physical body, while MNA reveals the spiritual body—Unique Mana Frequency, there size, density, and more. That's how I tracked Celestia. Even the Demon Lord couldn't hide from this.
For a moment,
He hesitated, his mother's words echoing in his mind: you have to promise me you won't use that kind of magic again until you're older and fully understand what you're doing.
…..!!
Poll inhaled deeply, steadying himself. "I'm sorry, mother,"
"I promised to hold back, but I can't afford to do that anymore."
His mana aura flared suddenly, the energy around him intensifying. The air distorted and crackled, growing heavy as his power surged.
Eryndor took a step back, shielding his eyes from the brightness. "Poll, wait—!"
But Poll's expression was calm, his voice steady and resolute. "I'm going to use my full power."
Eryndor could only stare, his voice barely audible as he muttered. "I always knew my son was special. But…" His gaze lingered on Poll, his mana aura shimmering with unprecedented strength. "This is beyond genius. He's fighting like he is experienced, analyzing mana like it's child's play. How did he become like this?"
Before Eryndor could voice his thoughts further, a sudden commotion erupted from the house.
The sound of hurried footsteps and opening door broke through the tension. Seraphina Nightvale, Poll's mother, emerged, her commanding presence softened only by the concern etched across her face. Elowen followed close behind, her expression a mixture of shock and worry.
"Poll!" Seraphina's voice cut sharply through the charged atmosphere. "What are you doing?!"
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