/You have acquired the Qi Gong Technique, Duality Cultivation Technique!/

‘Done. That was easy.’

Merlin initially felt relieved when finalizing his qi circulation, but he soon realized that something felt off. According to the Duality Cultivation Technique, his internal energy had taken shape, but to him, nothing changed.

“… Huh?”

Merlin was perplexed. There was no sign of a split in his consciousness, even though the Duality Cultivation Technique was operating properly.

“Did something go wrong?”

“What’s the matter?” asked Miho.

“No, it’s nothing. I was doing some training, but something unexpected occurred. I’ll just try again.”

Merlin shook his head and took a cross-legged position, which he did to focus on the Duality Cultivation Technique more earnestly, but suddenly he realized that someone was standing in front of him.

“Dummy.”

It was a young boy, around ten years old. He had dark hair and black eyes. Although he looked like a typical Asian boy, his...