A Hospital in Another World?-Chapter 857: Weakening Ray and Bone-Melting Palm

Enhancing oneself is not always feasible; weakening the opponent is another strategy. As for how to weaken, that requires experimentation.

Garrett first examined the list of spells, identifying all those purportedly capable of weakening the enemy. Hmm, Weakening Ray, Weakening Emblem, Physical Decline, Shadow Touch, Shadow of Weakness...

The latter few spells were either too high-level or too far from Garrett's learning path and were thus set aside for now. Weakening Ray and Weakening Emblem were in the same sequence, so Garrett decided to experiment with Weakening Ray first.

Weakening Ray Experiment One.

Test subject: Bernard.

Experiment process:

1. Basic data tests:

- Bench press strength test

- Weighted squat test

- Bone density X-ray: right humerus, ulna, radius, femur, fibula, tibia

- Bone density ultrasound: right humerus, ulna, radius, femur, fibula, tibia

2. Cast Weakening Ray on Bernard.

3. Comparative data tests:

- Slight decrease in bench press strength

- Slight decrease in weighted squat strength

- Bone density X-ray: right humerus, ulna, radius, left leg femur, fibula, tibia—no decrease compared to baseline data

- Bone density ultrasound: right humerus, ulna, radius, left leg femur, fibula, tibia—no decrease compared to baseline data

Hmm... so the principle of Weakening Ray does not affect the bones? Could it be affecting the muscles?

Garrett scratched his head, dispelled the effect of the Weakening Ray, and let Bernard rest quietly for half an hour before repeating the test. The advantage of magic is precisely this: no need for antagonistic drugs or waiting for patient metabolism; it can be redone directly!

Weakening Ray Experiment Two.

Test subject: Bernard.

Experiment process:

1. Basic data tests:

- Referencing the principle of the Electrocardiogram Magic, choose points on the right arm and left leg, install electrodes, and record electromyogram (EMG) during rest and regular exercises (such as bench press, weighted squat);

- Draw 1 ml of blood from the right arm's basilic vein and left leg's great saphenous vein, and 0.5 ml of blood from the right upper arm, right forearm, left thigh, and left calf to measure potassium levels.

2. Cast Weakening Ray on Bernard.

3. Comparative data tests:

- Record EMG again

- Draw blood again and measure potassium levels

- After the Weakening Ray's effect naturally dissipates, repeat the above process.

Experiment results: Before and after casting Weakening Ray, the EMG showed some changes; post-casting, blood potassium levels slightly decreased.

After the spell's natural dissipation, the EMG waveform and amplitude roughly returned to the pre-casting state, and potassium levels rebounded.

... In conclusion, Weakening Ray weakens human strength by reducing blood potassium levels, (possibly) hindering muscle nerve conduction, and disrupting bioelectricity.

In terms of weakening bone physical strength, Weakening Ray has no effect; it's not its specialty...

"Boss, can we switch to someone else next time?" Bernard exercised his arms and legs, bending and stretching his arms, doing chest expansions, bouncing up and down, and complaining softly:

"Every time it's me... even though there are so many security guards in the hospital! Getting hit with Weakening Ray twice a day may not be harmful, but it feels weird..."

"Alright, I'll give you an extra magic pig leg to eat today," Garrett comforted him with a pat:

"Go pick two magic pigs. Hmm... one at level 1, one at level 2. No need for higher levels... after all, Weakening Ray is just a level 2 spell, and it works better on level 1 and 2 magic beasts..."

He mumbled to himself. Bernard turned to drag the pigs, while Old Morgan, standing nearby, unceremoniously interjected:

"That's right, such a low-level spell is useless against high-level warriors. During full combat, their rampant energy naturally resists negative effects. Even if there's a slight defensive gap and they're hit unexpectedly by the ray, their power will circulate slightly and immediately dispel it!"

Garrett: "..."

He bit his cheek to stop himself from asking further. What is the power circulation of high-level warriors like? Why can they naturally resist these negative effects? How does power circulation dispel the Weakening Ray's influence? What is its principle and mechanism?

—No, I really don't have time to start another project now!

Fortunately, Bernard moved quickly and soon dragged the magic pig over. Garrett eagerly prepared, X-rays, ultrasounds, EMGs, and blood potassium tests all completed...

Then, using a Peace Spell to sedate the pig, he took a small piece of bone for bone density and strength tests. After extracting the bone, he cast Weakening Ray and repeated all tests.

Experiment conclusion: The target of Weakening Ray is limited to muscles and does not affect bones.

Alright then...

Exclude this series of spells. What other direct, reverse, or lateral spells can be used?

Garrett pondered, thinking without a clear direction, so he pulled out a list of spells and carefully reviewed each one from low to high level—

Maybe there is something I missed?

Maybe there is a direction I hadn't considered or a new idea?

Bernard watched Garrett for a while, then turned his gaze to Old Morgan. Recently, Old Morgan had indeed guided him a lot, and he felt a breakthrough was imminent—perhaps high-level warriors have ways to weaken bones?

"Actually, if you only want to weaken bones, the War God Temple has corresponding techniques," Old Morgan said after flipping through Garrett's experiment report for a long time and finally stepped forward to suggest.

Garrett's report was written very concisely, understandable even to laymen—many medical papers are like this; as long as you skip the steps, deductions, data, and formulas, and go straight to the conclusion, even liberal arts students can understand.

Old Morgan read for a while; although he didn't understand EMGs, blood potassium levels, and such, he understood Garrett's intention. As expected, upon hearing the suggestion, Garrett was overjoyed and turned to the magic pig, inviting Old Morgan:

Master, please!

Old Morgan nodded slightly, stepped forward, raised his palm, and without any visible gestures or strange light, gently tapped the pig's foreleg. Silently, he stepped back and nodded to Garrett:

Done.

Garrett silently rolled up his sleeves and cast Detect Magic. Under the meditative vision, the magic pig's bone density showed no significant change. Then, after cutting the skin, pulling aside the muscles, and removing the periosteum...

Using a magnifying glass to observe closely, the exposed bone surface was covered with fine cracks.

Garrett: "..."

Alright, is this the War God Temple's Bone-Melting Palm?

This is not what I need!