Chapter 37: Detailed Explanation of the Genesis Stone

Kana could not help but recall the rules essential to using the [Genesis Stone].

The [Genesis Stone] holds administrative authority over this world; using such a stone allows one to alter the very laws of reality.

It enables "Creation" out of nothingness.

It enables "Modification" through imagination.

It enables "Destruction" that ignores all else.

According to the oldest legends and the explicit information disclosed within the game's lore

"Mana" was the earliest and most widespread supernatural power, and its source was a complete [Genesis Stone].

By now, "Mana" has long since integrated into the world, becoming as ubiquitous as the air itself.

The fact that "Mana" can be so versatile and exist like the atmosphere is not solely due to the merit of a single [Genesis Stone].

According to statistics and research, a total of three complete [Genesis Stones] were used to perform the most fundamental structuralization of the essence of "Mana."

In the countless years that followed, many others used [Genesis Stones] to perform "Modifications" based on the existing "Mana."

Therefore, it is impossible to determine exactly how many [Genesis Stones] have been used to "Create" and "Modify" the current state of "Mana" and its related systems.

In the game, [Genesis Stones] are roughly divided into three different qualities.

Depending on their quality, the effects they produce and the impact they can cause vary immensely.

[Genesis Stone Fragment (Small)]

These appear within the bodies of intelligent beings. They can modify the form of a single intelligent being, turning them into a genius in a broad sense.

For example, a genius of "Swordsmanship," a genius of "Magic," a genius of "Alchemy," and so on.

They have biased uses, capable of adding specific talents to a single intelligent being.

Such as the ability to freely use fire, control the earth beneath one's feet, or fly through the sky at will.

These are things akin to superpowers.

In addition to humans, they can naturally be used on objects to create "Legendary" grade items or weapons that leave their mark on history.

But generally speaking, these smallest [Genesis Stone Fragments] are singular; they can only be applied to a single entity.

[Genesis Stone Shard (Large)]

These do not appear within the bodies of intelligent beings. They can expand the changes caused by the aforementioned fragments to multiple entities.

In other words, they can change an entire race.

There have been many such examples from ancient times to the present.

For instance, as previously mentioned, the "Children of the Sea" is a race confirmed in the game to have used this type of Genesis Stone.

Ratmen are also suspected to be entities that have used [Genesis Stone Shards].

Clear cases have proven that it is not only intelligent beings capable of using the [Genesis Stone].

Any creature of this world can use a [Genesis Stone]; it is simply that the emotions and willpower of intelligent lifeforms are easier to trigger its power.

[Genesis Stone (Complete)]

These do not appear within the bodies of intelligent lifeforms.

They possess the true function of altering the fundamental rules of the world.

When used on life, they can create perfect races.

When used on objects, they can create perfect items.

When used on nature, they can create changes that align perfectly with one's will.

They are existences that can truly be called "Wishing Stones."

Elves, Dwarves, Orcs... a series of powerful races have all used [Genesis Stones].

Among them, the Elves have used multiple [Genesis Stones].

Unlike other works, in this world, the Elves have always held a dominant position. The main reason they haven't conquered the world is simply that their population is indeed a bit too small.

Of course, the most numerous are still humans. Although many races refuse to admit it, one fact is certain

The vast majority of humanoid races were transformed from humans using [Genesis Stones].

This includes races like the Elves.

Humanoid races have always occupied absolute dominance in this world.

Scholars divide intelligent races into two major categories

Humanoid and Non-human.

The names say it all.

Humanoid: Transformed from humans using [Genesis Stones].

Non-human: Transformed from non-humans using [Genesis Stones].

Of course, many people and many races refuse to acknowledge this, but it is a fact.

Of all the information learned regarding the [Genesis Stone], the most useful point—and the technique Kana must employ—is this

"Modification" is not as efficient as "Creation."

However, the consumption required for "Modification" is far less than that for "Creation."

The simplest example is the "cheat" Kana is currently using.

Datafication.

Not only has he datafied himself, but he also possesses the ability to datafy weapons.

The problem is that a [Genesis Stone Fragment (Small)] can only cause a change in one specific aspect of a single entity.

Body datafication and weapon datafication—these are two different abilities. Logically, it should require two fragments to achieve both.

Through Kana's own research, his knowledge of [Genesis Stones] from the game, and the comprehensive, in-depth studies and usage schemes found on various forums, he reached a conclusion.

Whether it is his body or his weapons, what Kana is using the Genesis Stone to bestow upon himself is the ability of "Datafication."

"Datafication" is inherently a form of "Modification" applied to an original object.

It adds a little something while preserving the object's original capabilities.

This applies to both his body and his weapons.

This type of usage technique exists in this world.

For example, the ability to freely control fire.

Such a change is actually based on the pre-existing foundations of "Mana" and "Fire Elements."

That is why a tiny fragment can allow someone to manipulate fire at will; if they were already practicing magic related to fire elements, they would be like a fish in water.

Kana's "Datafication" is a similar existence.

This is also why, after the supernatural power of "Mana" became a structured system, many people spontaneously took action to "add bricks and mortar" to it using [Genesis Stones].

Looking at the [Genesis Stone Fragment] in his hand.

There were many options. Kana organized his thoughts, ranking the potential effects achievable with a fragment by priority from highest to lowest.

1: Experience Bar.

Undoubtedly the most important; a change that allows for rapid growth.

Since things like "Experience Stones" exist, it is logically impossible for an "Experience Bar" not to exist.

2: Skills.

Also a very high priority. Learning a specific skill in the real world is incredibly difficult, requiring a massive investment of time and energy.

But once a skill is created, one can learn a standard "Template" in the fastest way possible.

With such a template, it is believed that using skills in the real world will become much more flexible.

3: Drops.

4: Dungeons.

Kana believed these were things a single fragment could not accomplish, so he would not consider them for now.

"Then, let's try the Experience Bar first."