Chapitre 3: Ability
The orb placed on a wooden cart was in the center of the room.
Adam examined the orb, coils of light wavered and spun about in the purple-blue orb.
King Lucius instructed: "Step up to the orb and place your hand on it."
Gradually, a person stepped up, pressing their palms upon the orb.
Emitting light, their body glowed.
King Lucius continued to instruct: "Now say status."
Muttering it, the person bewildered, seemed to be scanning a list.
"What does it say?" King Lucius asked.
"Flame Gauntlets" the man responded.
More swiftly, intrigued by the man's behavior, more people touched the orb, said status, and announced their abilities.
"Fleeting Feet"
"Stable Heart"
"Swordsmanship Aptitude"
More people declared their abilities after checking their status.
King Lucius's lips falling, and lifting every so often.
Adam having more interest in them, saw the army veteran check their status.
Their gaze only slightly wavering, they said:
"Homing Arrows"
Subsequently, the teenager went up.
When they muttered status, in contrast to the soldier, they were flabbergasted.
A slight pause as they said: "Magic Savant"
The last one to go before Adam, the young lady in the pink hoodie strutted before the magic orb and put their hands against it.
Their gaze calm, they declared: "Mana Empowerment"
King Lucius's eyes seemed to glow, as he heard this.
Taking a deep breath, Adam stepped up.
He looked at the orb, and imagined what he would get.
Lifting his head, Adam asked: "Do we have to say the ability?"
King Lucius held an inquisitive look on their face as they considered his question.
Hand on his chin, King Lucius answered: "Not necessarily, but without knowing your ability, it would not be so easy to aid you."
Nodding his head, Adam put his hands down.
The moment his hands met the orb, he felt a shudder run through his body.
A honeyed lyrical note echoing in his ears, he muttered: "Status."
Scroll-like in appearance, a screen appeared before him.
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Status:
> Adam Wildeblood
> Race: Human
> Level 1
XP: (300/10) - Level Up Possible
> Parameters:
Strength: 1 | Agility: 1 | Intelligence: 2 | Endurance: 1 | Appearance: 1 | Luck: 3
SP: 0
> Titles: Otherworlder, Hero
> Skills: [Passive Experience], [Translation]
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Adam was very pleased. Passive experience sounded wonderful for an ability.
Keeping silent, his head shaking, denoting he wouldn't share.
King Lucius nodded at him in affirmation, and continued speaking: "Now that's finished, it would be good to provide info about the status."
"It is a creation of the gods, used to help people fend for themselves and find their way."
"Only the person who opened the status can see it. The status gives control over growth, and provides an overview of one's progress."
"As you do quests, and slay monsters, you will get experience. By reaching the specified amount, you level up, which normally gives 3 stat points that can be allocated towards your stat parameters."
Adam hearing a metallic chirp, he looked around.
Not seeing anything, his attention returned to what King Lucius was saying.
"Each parameter is different..."
Subtly, and gradually, the metallic chirp was heard again, but this time the sound played intermittently, the timing between them shortening, becoming a screech.
Adam was getting ready to cover his ears as the harsh metallic ringing ended without notice.
Grimacing, he did a double take at his surroundings.
He wondered 'What the heck was that?'
As if answering him, the sound, crisp this time echoed in his ears, his eyes meeting a blue screen.
[System's binding and integration process is finishing, please wait.]
Confused, he waited.
A moment later, a screen appeared again, buzzing gently.
[The Zenith Chasing System has been bound successfully.]
Wondering what was going on, a third blue screen appeared.
[You have become the Host of the Zenith Chasing System.]
His fingers wriggling, anxious and skeptical of the sight, he questioned in his mind: 'System, like the ones in novels?'
[To answer your question host, I am a tool.]
Adam surprised, mused in his mind: 'Communication was done via thoughts?'
[Affirmative, Host. I'm a tool, that by meeting certain conditions, you are awarded powers, cheats, treasures and more.]
Curious. he inquired: 'Sounds good... but what conditions?'
[Host, through overcoming limits and reaching milestones, ranging from personal to historical, rewards are possible.]
He asked: 'How can I know you are legit? That you aren't trying to take advantage of me?'
[Through the reward process, and continued usage.]
Adam supposed that was fine enough an answer.
If the system was as great as he assumed, manipulating him would not be needed.
A system too, was just what he needed to spice things up, it opened a lot of doors.
Looking back at King Lucius not wanting to draw more attention, his explanation just finishing, he focused, a slight smirk now on his face.
King Lucius stated: "Next, are the medallions for identification purposes."
He gestured to his side, an attendant opening a nearby box, started handing them out.
A minute later, Adam held one in his hand.
It was ornate, and slightly gaudy, depicting a crown.
He pocketed it.
Adam returned his gaze to King Lucius, who had started to speak again: "I am sure you are all hungry, eat and retire early, for the first test begins tomorrow."
Exiting the throne room, through the directions of an attendant, they were brought into a large dining hall.
There was a myriad of food on the table, with cutlery and drinks placed nearby.
With little hesitation, he threw food on a plate, grabbed a glass of water, and sat down.
Matching him, the other people started to grab food and find a place at the dining table.
He could hear people mumble.
Growing louder, he listened as people started to introduce themselves as they picked at the food.
Of note, was the soldier, introducing himself as Marcaine, the teenager wearing the school uniform stated his name was Vinn.
Then, upon nibbling on a chicken wing, the young lady introduced herself as Elaina.
Repeating their names a few times, he saw as the full table looked at him.
It was his turn, huh?
Shrugging, he muttered: "I'm Adam"
Their curious gazes softening, they returned to eating, now with more vigor.
He listened as they started talking about the situation, and how they wanted to return.
Adam mused: 'This is my cue to go.'
Socializing more than this was not needed.
Driving his fork down, he devoured his food, ignoring further attention.
Swiftly Adam's plate was cleared.
Having finished eating walked over to an attendant that was standing in his proximity.
Their attention on him as Adam waved to them, he asked: "Could you lead me to my room?"
The attendant replied: "Yes, I can sir."
Adam replied: "Great."
Opening a door nearby, Adam was lead by an attendant down a hall.
A series of doors spanned the hallway.
Gesturing to the second to last one, the attendant said: "Here we are."
"Thank you." Adam replied.
"Have a good night, sir." the attendant stated.
Smirking, Adam muttered: "Yeah..." his voice dragging.
Realizing what Adam wanted, the attendant said: "Sir, My name is Versces."
Adam's smile growing slightly, he replied: "Well then, Versces," pausing for a split second, "Have a great night."
Slightly blushing, Versces said: "Thank you and will do."
Nodding at Adam, he turned away, and started walking down the hall.
Versces's figure rapidly shrinking.
Now by himself, Adam turned to the door, and eased it open.
He peered into his room.
Within, there was a wide bed, a dresser, a desk and chair, and a window.
His expectations were not exceeded but, his true expectations were about his life to come now that he was in another world.
He received a system, he was in a fantasy world!
What was there not to love about his situation?
Anticipating his future, he threw himself on the bed, and wrapped himself in the blanket.
His feet excitedly wriggling for a bit, he closed his eyes.
Adam fell asleep with a wide grin on his face.
État de l’alimentation hebdomadaire
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