The Mech Touch novel Chapter 7445

Chapter 7445: Sacrificial Duty

It was well within the boundaries of human biotechnological science to alter humans into elf-like beings.

After all, the stereotypical depiction of an elf was a slender humanoid with fair hair, flawless skin and pointed ears.

Even a third-class biotech company could develop simple gene mod treatments that could convert baseline humans into elf-like beings on the cheap.

Yet there was a big difference between these surface modifications and the creation of a true elven race.

The Terrans created the Grail of Rebirth in order to bridge this vast divide.

All of the genetic and physical modifications only served as the prelude of the true transformation.

Though Ves could not comprehend every mechanism of the Grail of Rebirth, he could still interpret enough elements to understand the overall purpose and intent behind its existence.

From the perspective of this divine artifact, the somewhat malformed human candidates who had undergone extreme augmentations could be seen as elf embryos.

They were still human in essence, but possessed many of the building blocks to transform into the Terran interpretation of an elf.

The only change that the wooden grail needed to facilitate was that of the soul.

The spirituality of an elf was fundamentally different from that of a human. The former truly possessed many advantages that could not be acquired through ordinary effort.

From developing a deep and permanent connection to Gaia to acquiring a universally strong affinity to the wood, earth and life E energy attributes, elves had been shaped to master the powers of nature in an extraordinary age.

Ves also noted that their designers, whoever they may be, had taken special care not to replace humans entirely.

Due to their extensive physical and spiritual changes, the elves all gained a bunch of powerful talents.

However, such extensive specialization also weakened their strengths in other areas.

For example, the elves would definitely excel at designing or piloting biomechs, but would never feel comfortable with conventional metallic mechs.

Their ability to shape and channel other E energy attributes also became impaired.

Perhaps a few exceptional individuals might be able to wield the power of fire like a master, but they would be the exception rather than the rule. Every elf would have to confront an uphill battle if they wanted to explore domains that were far removed from typical elven activities.

This was one of the main shortcomings of the elves.

The First and Second Elf had not misspoken when they described their group as a more specialized branch of humanity that just so happened to be able to pass on their traits through natural conception.

Of course, that did not exactly prevent the elves from making a play at independence.

As Ves continued to examine the art and craftsmanship of the Grail of Rebirth, he felt a profound appreciation as well as a bout of possessiveness.

He wanted to take away the wooden grail and keep it for his own purposes.

This was because he recognized one of the main aspects responsible for fueling the remarkable transformation ritual.

The main reason why the Grail of Rebirth existed was to serve as a container and controller of a remarkable liquid.

Ves could not figure out the precise composition of this complex substance, but he could tell that it was infused with powerful energies!

Chief among them was universal life energy!

This was one of the few high-grade E energy variations that he had come across.

Compared to the garbage-grade E energy that could easily be harvested from exotic radiation, the high-grade stuff could only be found from truly high-end sources.

One of the original reasons why Ves created Gaia was because he wanted to create an ancestral spirit that could function as a replenishable source of universal life energy!

Unfortunately, that plan had mostly fallen through when Gaia went AWOL and decided to pursue her own path.

He had made her too powerful at the start. He also suspected that borrowing the well-established myth of an old human goddess had infused her with a different identity and personality than his previous spiritual products.

Whatever the case, Ves had no way of persuading Gaia to supply him with her precious universal life energy.

He was relatively certain that she truly possessed the ability to generate universal life energy. This should especially be the case after she ascended into a True God.

That did not mean she could squander it at will. Universal life energy was extremely useful for many purposes, and Ves believed that Gaia reserved most of her production to strengthen her admittedly weak and inadequate foundation.

The First Elf smiled in appreciation. "I appreciate your words, professor. Carrying the Grail of Rebirth is both a reward and a burden. I have chosen to undertake this responsibility willingly. For as long as I breathe, I shall dedicate my life to serving the Mother of Earth. She is the light of my life, the star of my eyes and the benefactor of our race."

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