Adrian's heart raced with the prospects of the System notifications, but before he could fully process them, a searing pain erupted in his head like a blade carving through his skull.
He clutched his temples and gritted his teeth as the ache pulsed in waves, each one heavier than the last.
'What the hell is this?' he thought, his vision blurring. The mana bulbs' light seemed to flicker, the walls closing in as the pain dragged on, minutes stretching into an eternity.
Finally, the agony subsided and Adrian exhaled with a shaky breath, and the System's notifications resumed, clearer now:
[Evolution Complete!]
[Cognitive abilities have been greatly enhanced.]
[System Upgrade Completed!]
[Tech Core functionality optimized for improved efficiency and adaptability.]
[New Reward System: TP and EXP will now be earned when your inventions achieve remarkable outcomes or serve their intended purposes effectively.]
[System Store updating…]
