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Chapter 161: The Anatomy of Elves – Unveiling Strengths and Weaknesses
Returning to the Library – A New Pursuit of Knowledge
Seraphis wiped a bead of sweat from her forehead as she sealed the final vial of her newly crafted Artificial Dragon Blood, locking it within an obsidian-glass container reinforced with magic seals. She had accomplished the impossible—but one success only opened the door to more questions.
"Now, to the next step."
With deliberate steps, she left the laboratory, descending deeper into the grand library within her mountain castle.
The air grew thicker with the scent of aged parchment, ink, and alchemical dust. The massive oak bookshelves towered overhead, stretching into the distance like a maze of ancient wisdom.
Tonight’s mission?
To fully understand the elven body.
The Search for Elven Anatomy Tomes
Seraphis approached the forbidden archives, where books detailing the secrets of ancient races were stored. The moment she laid her hand on the silver-etched library sigil, the doors groaned open, revealing shelves lined with leather-bound tomes older than kingdoms.
She scanned the spines with a critical eye.
✔ "The Physiology of the Highborn: A Study on Elven Perfection"
✔ "The Fragile and the Eternal: Weaknesses in the Elven Body"
✔ "The Evolution of Elves and Their Biological Adaptations"
✔ "Elven Regeneration and its Limitations"
✔ "The Blood of Elves: A Source of Power and a Fatal Flaw"
Each title pulsed with forbidden energy, written by scholars whose knowledge bordered on the divine.
She pulled out the first tome, dust scattering into the air, and carried it to a massive wooden table beneath a glowing mana-crystal chandelier.
The books thudded onto the surface, their weight symbolizing the vast depth of knowledge within them.
She cracked open the first one, and the deep black ink seemed to shimmer with enchantments, revealing secrets lost to time.
Book One: "The Physiology of the Highborn: A Study on Elven Perfection"
Chapter 1: The Structural Superiority of Elves
Elves were renowned for their beauty, but their physical structure was engineered for grace, speed, and endurance beyond human limitations.
✔ Bone Density: Elves had light yet incredibly durable bones, reinforced with natural mana channels that allowed them to be both strong and agile.
✔ Musculature: Unlike humans, elven muscles were denser yet required less mass, allowing them to generate immense force with minimal strain.
✔ Flexibility: Their ligaments and tendons were naturally infused with magic, making them resistant to tearing even under extreme physical stress.
"So their strength lies in precision and endurance rather than raw power," Seraphis noted.
But perfection always came with a price.
Book Two: "The Fragile and the Eternal: Weaknesses in the Elven Body"
Chapter 4: The Unseen Weaknesses of an Elven Body
Despite their strengths, elves had glaring biological flaws that could be exploited.
✔ Low Tolerance for Direct Blunt Force: Their lightweight bone structure, while durable, was susceptible to high-impact attacks. A well-placed hammer blow could shatter an elf’s ribs.
✔ Over-Reliance on Magic: Their bodies were tied to mana, meaning depriving an elf of mana would lead to physical deterioration.
✔ Slow Natural Healing: Unlike humans, elves did not regenerate quickly without the aid of magic.
"So if an elf is cut off from mana, their body becomes fragile," Seraphis murmured, committing the information to memory.
Book Three: "The Evolution of Elves and Their Biological Adaptations"
Chapter 7: The Lifespan Curse
Elves could live for thousands of years, but this longevity came at a horrifying price—
✔ Their bodies adapted too slowly to change.
✔ Once they suffered an injury, the natural recovery process was almost non-existent.
✔ They were biologically incapable of "evolving" past their current physical state.
"So while humans rapidly adapt, elves are stagnant unless they forcibly alter themselves," Seraphis mused.
Book Four: "Elven Regeneration and Its Limitations"
Chapter 2: The Flaws in Immortal Healing
Elves had a unique healing system, but it was not invincible—
✔ They healed perfectly— but only at a slow rate.
✔ Deep wounds could take decades to heal fully.
✔ Regrowing lost limbs required the use of external magic.
Seraphis tapped her fingers against the table, deep in thought.
"If I could accelerate an elf’s healing process… I could push their evolution beyond natural limits."
She flipped through the book faster.
Book Five: "The Blood of Elves: A Source of Power and a Fatal Flaw"
Chapter 6: Blood as a Conduit for Power
✔ Elven blood carried enormous magical potential.
✔ But it also bound them to their natural limits.
✔ The moment their blood became corrupted or altered, their entire mana system could collapse.
This was the missing piece.
"If I want to enhance an elf’s body, I must bypass their blood’s restrictive nature."
She leaned back, exhaling sharply.
She had everything she needed to push past elven limitations.
But the real challenge would be applying it.
Finding Solutions – Breaking Elven Limitations
Seraphis listed out the weaknesses and immediately began formulating solutions.
✔ Weak Bone Density → Solution: Strengthen elven bones with mithril-infused mana reinforcement.
✔ Over-Reliance on Magic → Solution: Develop a self-sustaining mana core independent of outside energy.
✔ Slow Healing → Solution: Create an artificial rapid regeneration catalyst.
✔ Biological Stagnation → Solution: Implement forced evolutionary changes through external enhancements.
Her mind raced.
"To do this, I'll need to test new enhancements. Not just theory—real application."
She needed a living test subject.
And she already had someone in mind.
Her own body would be the first experiment.
With that decision made, she closed the final book, a slow smile spreading across her lips.
The next phase of her research would reshape what it meant to be an elf.
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