He Became A Monstrous Genius After Obtaining A Time Dilation Artifact-Chapter 203 .Art of torture, 5th skill

Kailen said yes to assimilate with the skills.

A wave of ethereal hue flashed through his eyes for a split second before dissapearing.

He had obtained spiritual power.

It seems he finally had spiritual power to aid him in making alchemical products.

His spiritual power would level up accordingly as he breaks through to the next rank.

He could use his spiritual power too to launch spiritual attacks like the one Euphilus had launched on him.

This was an advantage Alchemists had.

Extremely high ranked alchemists could sometimes kill their opponents in a split second using their high spiritual power,inasmuch as most alchemists were not the battle oriented kind.

Of course Kailen’s spiritual power was not some overpowered ability. It seems the time dilation artifact had not spoonfed him on this one.

He could only launch spiritual attacks on opponents at the same level .

The spiritual attacks wouldn’t work on stronger opponents due to the difference in strength .

" Seems I have to settle for what I got "

" That’s right! Tsk! I rule with an iron fist!"

The voice of the time Dilation artifact ,Tsunderelike as ever ,rung in his mind .

Kailen roled his eyes inwardly at her antics- about to proceed to contemplate on the memories he had received for the art of torture skill- when the time dilation artifact spoke in a venomous tone.

" Do you want to die? Have I been ignoring your blatant disrespect for my authority all this while that you think you can disrespect me anytime you want? "

The young man didn’t even bother asking what he had done wrong.

" Damnation " Cursing inwardly , He apologised-afraid of the time dilation artifact’s horrendous torture. " I’m sorry , your Grace "

" Hmph!" The time dilation artifact snorted, making chewing sounds in his head at the same time.

Ignoring where she had gotten the popcorn from and sighing in relief after placating her anger,Kailen concentrated on the memories he had received for the art of torture skill.

Like the skill was named, this skill contained five extremely lethal methods of torture he could use to torture his enemies .

In fact Kailen literally felt a chill running up his own spine as he went through the memories that had fused with him.

The methods were extremely brutal and horrendous. These torture methods as the names implied , could only be used to torture his opponents. Kailen could not utilize them on the battlefield. The time dilation artifact just emphasized , extremely pleased with the expression on Kailen’s face.

Kailen sighed . He was planning to incorporate them in a battle against stronger opponents -as they could cause the opponent to lose their bearing,giving him an opportunity to end them. However the time Dilation artifact had just shattered his hopes .

" These are torture skills, and can be used for torture only. It’s not like you even have a choice to use them in battle-even if you were to use them on the battlefield ,they wouldn’t work"

The time dilation artifact voiced, her voice tinged with mockery and sarcasm at Kailen’s expression .

Managing to hold back from cursing the time dilation artifact, Kailen went through the five skills of the art of torture.

The art of torture contained five different torture methods.

They include

1. Mask of Empathy

- The victim is forced to feel the emotions they’ve caused in others — pain, betrayal, loss — projected onto them one by one.

2. Solace Deprivation

- A sensory cocoon is activated around the victim that removes all comforting stimuli: light, warmth, sound, taste, even memory of hope.

- Kailen watches as they unravel from sheer emotional starvation.

3. Identity Salt

- The victim begins to lose the ability to recall key aspects of their personality — name, loyalties, passions.

4. Truth Cage

- A ritual space where lies become physically painful to articulate.

- Kailen doesn’t ask questions — he lets them speak until the pain forces truth.

- The more deeply held the lie, the sharper the reaction.

5. Echo Chamber of Regret

- Victims are surrounded by illusory versions of themselves arguing over past choices.

- The internal debate becomes unbearable until confession or surrender- even if in the form of suicide.

- Kailen doesn’t speak — he lets their own psyche act as judge and executioner.

" This skill will come in extremely handy . Inasmuch as there’s the option of turning enemies into shadow creatures to extract their memories - this art of torture skill is different . There’s more to it than just tormenting opponents for information. I can use it to prove a point , that I’m not to be messed with." A malicious glint flashed through Kailen’s eyes

"Also, I can use this lady here as a test subject"

Kailen’s contemplations over skills may have taken long, but everything had occured in the span of a few seconds.

Zane Harker may have not even realized Kailen’s contemplative moment.

Alll she felt was that Kailen’s hands landed on her eyes,only to be removed a split second later.

Her heartbeat,extremely fast- pumped fear to every part of her body.

Kailen stared at her in the eye, his gaze akin to waves of fear crushing into her.

" Initially wanted to help you get rid of those pretty eyes. However I have a change of mind. Let’s try something else " Kailen’s steps-silent,echoed around her . " See, I’ll let you go back to your family-without a scratch of course . Of course on a condition that you pass a message to your mother for me-tell her that I’m coming for her- that I didn’t kill you ,not because I am scared of her, but because I did something worse than killing you to you.

However before you go back, let’s get started shall we?"

Zane stared at Kailen with fear evident in her eyes.

" What more could he do to me that could be worse than killing me?" -She wondered .

As she was in her thoughts, she suddenly saw herself surrounded by illusionary versions of herself .

Kailen could not be seen by her-not anymore.

The only thing she perceived-were her imaginary versions -About five of them.

Then it begun.

" Why do I despise father when he’s obviously the one in the family who doesn’t treat me like an asset?"

" Why do I always want to please my mother?"

" Why do I always look down on those of low status?"

" Why did I not listen to Bryce?. Why did I offend Kailen Darkhaven "

The illusionary versions of herself spoke,their gazes flickering with different emotions ,in a whirlwind of motions,direction their words at her-their voices overlaping

" Because you are selfish"

" You think the world revolves around you"

" You are a mumy pleaser"

" You act strong and confident ,valuable even-but you are just a pathetic piece of crap"

" Nothing good will ever come out of you"

" You want to know the truth? . Your mother doesn’t care about you, she sees you as a tool"

...

Kailen observed everything with a calm expression.

As the one who had artifacted the fifth skill of the art of torment, Kailen observed everything happening to her.

The lady was breaking down , endless tears mixed with snot running down her cheeks.

She couldn’t speak because Kailen had destroyed her mouth which was yet to be regenerated.

The illusionary forms of her - flickering around her , were accusing her,berating her, forcing her to confront her decisions and the consequences of her actions-until she broke.

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