章 10: The Cosmic Balance and the Curse of Speed
There existed a delicate balance between two aspects of the worlds—one born with unparalleled physiques, the other endowed with access to spiritual energy. These beings, though distinct in nature, shared a fragile coexistence. Elves, humans, beastfolk, dryads, dragons, and countless other known and unknown creatures occupied these realms. They moved in and out of each other's spaces, tethered together by history, necessity, and a treaty forged out of mutual tolerance.
This accord, born of bloodshed and strife, had not been reached lightly. It was a pragmatic choice against a common threat—the NIRÖHÈS.
The NIRÖHÈS, monstrous beings born of Aniroid, were the antithesis of life itself. To every being born in the worlds, an antithetical existence emerged from Aniroid—a cosmic counterbalance decreed by AKASHIC, the omnipotent force governing all creation. The purpose of these creatures was twofold:
1.Destroy: To unmake the world's creation, erasing what was meant to exist.
2.Be Whole: To consume and unite with their counterpart, completing their destructive purpose.
The worlds knew only fragments of the truth about these horrors, and even that was enough to haunt their nightmares. The NIRÖHÈS were not merely predators; they were the embodiment of ruin. To be destroyed, consumed, or erased by them was a fate too horrendous to describe—a perfect annihilation that left no trace of existence.
It was the fear of these beings that had driven the diverse races of the worlds to lay down their egos and form a tenuous peace. United in survival, they had forged alliances, shared knowledge, and built defenses that spanned generations. Yet the balance remained delicate, always on the brink of collapse.
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Aki's Revelation
The weight of this knowledge pressed heavily on Aki's mind. The system, YOR, had shown him fragments of the truth—a truth that felt both overwhelming and incomplete. He was not yet ready to grasp its entirety, but he knew one thing: the world was far more complex than he had imagined.
Driven by curiosity and urgency, Aki prepared to ask his mother, Beniko, about the archives. If he could access the knowledge stored there, perhaps he could begin piecing together the puzzle of his existence and the role he was meant to play.
Just as he was about to leave his room, the system's interface flickered before him:
[Complex-3]
Might take you a while, worries aside to deserted aisle, so, strong foundation may lay its roots deep~o+profound, upscale growing unbound.
The familiar words stopped Aki in his tracks. He recognized them immediately—this was one of the Complexes he had written in his previous life. As the memory of its creation returned to him, a forgotten sense of ease washed over him. He closed his eyes and allowed the feelings, the essence, and the will behind those words to flood his consciousness.
Breathing deeply, Aki leaned his head back and exhaled slowly. The scent of fresh grass carried on the morning breeze filled his lungs, grounding him in the present moment.
"There's no need to rush," he murmured to himself. "Rest easy. You've just started."
When he opened his eyes again, a new calm radiated from them—a serene, almost otherworldly composure. His entire being seemed lighter, his aura exuding a tranquil understanding that belied his young age.
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The Curse of Speed
What had changed him so profoundly? The answer lay in the memories he had recovered. Aki remembered the struggles of his previous life—the constant anxiety, the relentless race to achieve, and the suffocating pressure to always move forward. He had seen others fall victim to the same curse, forgetting to live in their pursuit of speed.
In his past life, he had vowed never to succumb to that curse again. He had written the Complexes as a reminder for moments like this—moments when he risked losing himself to the chaos of the world.
Now, as he stood rooted in the present, Aki felt a renewed sense of purpose. He had regained something precious—his calm foresight and the strength to resist the rush of life.
["He has thus heard, lived in, struggled with, despaired in, and finally overpowered the Curse of Speed. That, my dear, is what he remembered in that moment."]
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A New Beginning
With a serene mind and steady resolve, Aki decided to spend the rest of the day with his new family. It was a conscious choice—a way to deepen his bonds with Beniko and Osuke while observing their behavior and learning more about his place in this world.
The day passed in a blur of quiet joy and warmth. Aki asked questions, shared laughter, and soaked in the love and care that surrounded him. By nightfall, he felt more connected to his new parents, and the unease that had plagued him earlier seemed like a distant memory.
As the first stars appeared in the night sky, Aki lay on his bed, reflecting on the day's events. He opened the system interface once more:
[Status Profile]
Name: Akizakura (Aki)
Age: 1 Mular
Race: Human
Title: [Loved of #₹*@#-],[A^#₹>×÷%^Favoured],[An+++×y],[O@@g#n@>tor]
Cultivation:
Body: In the prime state of beginning.
Mind: A realm existence, independent of Component YOR, sourced from the true origin.
Soul: 1%
YOR (Origin): 0.01%
Mular Energy Level: Zero
Statistics:
Strength: --
Agility: --
Dexterity: --
Stamina: --
Intelligence: --
Wisdom: --
Charisma: --
Luck: --
Will: 110
Traits: Eyes of Origin (1/12) (locked)
Talent: Serene Mind
The addition of the Serene Mind talent caught Aki's attention. He opened its description:
<Serene Mind>
Where order and chaos reinstate one another,
Where craved and starved reimburse one another,
Where will of stature exists,
There, so hence, a serene mind persists.
Understanding: 15.45%
Aki studied the description carefully. The potential of this talent was immense, but it was clear that he had much to learn before he could fully harness it. For now, though, he was content to let it guide him toward greater clarity and purpose.
Smiling to himself, he whispered, "I don't sleep; I put my dreams to work."
And with that, he closed his eyes and drifted into a deep, restful slumber.
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The night passed peacefully, marking the end of the first of many transformative days in Aki's new life.
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