The Author's POV

Chapter 547

[[S] Memory manipulation]

That was the name of the ranked skill I picked. As implied by the skill's name, the skill enabled me to alter the memories of the people whom I activated the skill against.

In the future, this skill would prove to be extremely useful as the possibilities were endless.

That being said, it wasn't without faults.

There were a couple of drawbacks to the skill. One such drawback was the large amount of mana consumption required to activate the skill.

It wasn't an ranked skill for nothing.

The deeper the memories that I altered, the greater the mana consumption. In the same way, the more I changed, the more mana I consumed.

If it wasn't hard enough already, I could only alter the memories of those who were incapacitated or had their minds unguarded like Kevin not too long ago.

Still.

This was the perfect skill for me at the moment.

'If possible, I might be able to alter some of my memories from the time that I was back in the Monolith.'

In choosing this skill, my main goal was to solve all the mental issues I had been experiencing ever since I returned from the Monolith.

They had never stopped and had only gotten worse.

It was about time I finally did something to solve this issue, and this skill was probably the key.

That said, I did see a problem in this method.

'What if in the process of changing my memories, my personality also ends up changing?'

This was a very real problem since my experiences at the Monolith were the things that made me who I was today. Thankfull, I had a way to restore my memories, and therefore, could experiment a couple of times.

"That aside, I should probably call Melissa."

In memory of my earlier conversation with Douglas, I skimmed through my contacts until they paused on a particular profile.

[Melissa Hall]

"She might be able to help me make an arrangement with Octavious."

My chances of getting in touch with him by myself were rather slim considering our situation.

Thus, I had no other choice but to call her.

"Haaa..."

Letting out a long sigh, I pressed on the contact and called Melissa.

'I might regret this.'

***

'So bright...'

With her eyes squinting, Melissa had trouble keeping her eyes open while camera lights flashed before her and shutters clicked all around her.

Click. Click. Click.

'So annoying.'

Waving in front of her, Melissa forced herself to smile.

—We would like to once again congratulate Melissa Hall for her exemplary research on [Mana dissemination amongst beasts]. Thanks to her research, humanity has once again advanced several steps! As expected of her!

In the meantime, a loud voice echoed throughout the large auditorium as a man dressed in a black suit handed her a certificate. He was the president of the National Group of Science.

The largest scientific community in the human domain.

"Thank you."

With a bright smile, Melissa thanked the president, and reached out for the certificate.

'How much longer do I have to do this for?'

After taking the paper, Melissa glanced at it casually.

congratulate Melissa Hall for her outstanding capabilities in the field of research and development. Her outstanding

'How useless...'

to her chest and bowed

were followed by the loud clapping sounds of the audience who stood up

ten minutes, before it was finally time for Melissa to finally leave

more time and thanked the President of the NGS. A bright smile adorned her

'Finally...'

Waiting for her at the end of the stage was Rosie who immediately jumped at

"Congratulation—"

"Take it."

certificate to Rosie, Melissa moodily stormed off the

"Wahh!"

her hand over the papers and supported

"Wait up!"

on top of the stack of papers, Rosie

you leaving so early? I heard

"Not interested."

Melissa snapply replied.

to participate in a party filled with perverted old men that leered at her with every chance

it is a great

them. I have

entered the venue's lobby. As Melissa gazed around, her eyes soon landed on the enormous

eyes caught sight of the large car waiting outside and

"Welcome young miss."

the vehicle and opened the door for her.

Clank—!

me,

entered the car, entering from the other side was Rosie. She looked rather tired as she

Melissa nudged

have

"O..okay."

papers beside her,

Knock. Knock.

glass door signaled the driver to start the car. Within a few seconds, the

next few minutes were spent in uncomfortable silence as Melissa stared at the

of the silence, on a sharp turn,

certificate of today's

[NGS National Award Certificate]

of her teeth, Melissa crumbled the paper in her hand before

'Useless.'

the reward. Rather than feeling

you

her body, Rosie carefully picked

that would be very envious of

it

the ever-changing scenery outside. A low whisper escaped

not like anyone

life, but to Melissa, it was just like any other reward

that nobody else she

family knew she had won the award, and even

family, science and technology were considered nothing but

for her father's influence, Melissa would've probably already

then, it wasn't as though her own parents

think it's

whole paper, she carefully placed it

a scientist, doesn't mean that there are people out there that don't accept you for who

"Shut up."

glared at Rosie from

about them. You will only end up souring my already bad

her mouth, Rosie stared at Melissa for a good

"As you wish."

sat in silence following her words, a tense atmosphere permeated

Riiing—! Riiing—!

ringing. Furrowing her

[Ren Dover.]

"Oh fuck."

from swearing, Melissa's face twisted as she stared at the user ID. This was probably the last

realized that ignoring Ren would only

persistent as a

"Ugh."

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