"....I swear I'm not seeing things."
I felt obligated to try my hand at pressing it.
Reaching my hand out, I pressed the glowing and bold [Start] button.
The panel flashed before turning into multiple separate ones.
The main panel directly in front of my face read off my status.
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[Name: Gram Toru]
[Level: 1]
[Race: Human (???)]
[Talent: None]
[Class: N/A]
[Strength: 7]
[Agility: 9]
[Endurance: 9]
[MP: 1]
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"Well...how exactly am I supposed to react?..this is truly surreal."
[Start from level 1, and one day shatter stars!]
"This keeps on getting repeated...what does it mean?"
[It is the motivation for the host. With the system, there is always strength to be found. Though being level 1 may seem like the end of the world. If you work with determination and perseverance—you will even be able to shatter the very stars covering the skies!]
"That's a lot of yap—but..why me?"
[What do you mean, host?]
"I mean, out of the billions of people living, why was I given the system?"
[That's simple.]
[The 5 Primordial gods. Do you know them?]
"Of course, who doesn't," I responded.
[Well, in truth—there is a 6th.]
Confused and shocked, I spoke, "H..Huh?.."
[The Primordial of Benevolence, The Primordial of Strength, The Primordial of Love, The Primordial of Death, And The Primordial of Life. These are the 5 Gods that created everything as we know it.]
[But...The Primordial Of Chaos. The 6th and strongest primordial that was erased from the history books.]
[He is currently sealed in a dimension beyond your comprehension. But, his power is so vast that it cannot be kept away. His final wish and final use of his power: Create the system, and find a Heir to take over. With the system, you will be able to grow strong beyond your wildest dreams.]
[As the 6th primordial's first and only heir, your final goal is to slay the 5 Primordial gods.]
"Uhh...wow, that's a lot. Not very simple as you said. And, it's very hard to believe, I'm still wondering if this is a dream or even an illusion. But, if this Primordial of Chaos truly sees me as his heir and even chooses to give me this system, his power, or whatever else. Who am I to deny his wish?"
[For pressing start and beginning this journey, you will be given your starter package.]
[5x Lottery Spins.] (Obtained!)
[Seed of enlightenment.] (Obtained!]
[+5 In all stats. (With 5 free stats.)] (Obtained!)
[Sovereign Eye.] (Obtained!)
[2 Talents Have been unlocked!] (Obtained!)
With the wave of unlocks and obtained items, I read each new notification before watching them stop.
"All of them sound appealing."
[Seed of Enlightenment] - (A golden seed is planted in the host's body. When cultivated and having absorbed the right energy, it will fully sprout into a spiritual tree of immense energy and power. Its true contents are still unknown.)
[Sovereign Eye] - (The eye of the Sovereign. Capable of seeing through lies. Able to read other stats. When in combat mode, time slows down for the user and enhances all senses.)
"I got these two things from just a starter package?! What else can I earn when I get stronger? Well the system did say power beyond my dreams, I guess it wasn't just talking nonsense."
[Strength: 7 >> 12]
[Agility: 9 >> 14]
[Endurance: 9 >> 14]
[MP: 1 >> 6]
"My stats rose after the 5 stat increase. I also have 5 free points I can allocate myself. I'll put all 5 into agility."
[Agility: 14 >> 19]
"Oh yeah! I also obtained 2 talents it said!"
I quickly pull up the panel of my stats to find the <<Talents>> bar.
[Talents: Disorder, Multiplier]
"Wow. I have Talents. I've awakened! In just a day, out of nowhere. Life Is truly strange!"
[Disorder (Passive)] - (Anyone who feels violent towards you in your presence will be unable to inflict damage to others or you.)
[Multiplier (Active)] - (When receiving damage, the amount of hits you take boosts your power x2 each)
"That's beyond good! Anybody would kill to have these talents."
I realized Amber was probably worried about me since it's been a bit since I rushed out of the lecture classroom.
"I should probably be heading back now. But, I can't help it...I have to use at least one lottery ticket."
I open the lottery panel and press spin.
I watched as the different rewards flicked by with each passing round.
[.....You have spun...]
[10 Free Stat Points]
"Ah...didn't get anything grand. But, I'll take the points."
I quickly allocate 5 to agility and the other 5 to endurance.
I wash my face, let out a sigh, and head back to the room.
Eyes latch onto me as I open the door. I pay them no mind as I scurry to my seat next to Amber.
I stopped when I saw an older classman seemingly flirting with her.
I listened, not yet doing anything.
Amber hadn't seemed to notice me, since she was busy dealing with the handsome older classman.
"Amber, I've had a crush on you since middle school! Stop hanging with that talentless loser and be with me!" The blonde-haired young man said, confidence evident in his voice.
"No." He was quickly shot down.
"First, Lance, you're not my type. Second, you're too full of yourself. Third, I already..like someone." She added.
Lance was distraught, and with a quivering voice he said, "You can't be referring to..?"
"It's none of your business, just leave me alone!"
She wafted him away.
Lance quickly grabbed her wrist, "No! I won't allow this! I mean, seriously...don't throw away your looks and talents for some childhood friend!"
Lance felt a strong grasp on his shoulder.
Turning his head with a scrunched face of rage, "The hell?.." He said, in an irked tone.
"She said no and to leave her alone. Just go away, Lance," I said.
He snickered, before bursting out into a long mirthful laugh.
"This bastard...! You must think you're hot sh*t, huh? You're only something because Amber chooses to even put up with you. Without her, you're nothing."
He grabbed my arm and slung it from his shoulder.
A vein appeared in his head, "And don't touch me again." He said.
With his small crew of dapper, stuck-up-looking boys, he walked away as he mumbled in an angry tone.
"Thanks, Gram," Amber told me with a soft smile.
"No need. I don't think anybody in this place likes that guy."
"By the way, I'm going to the Chasm games later on tonight. Some super rookies are fighting. You wanna come with me?" She asked, a slight blush on her cheeks.
I responded, "Sure, I have nothing better to do. And I would like to see some actual awakened in action too. I usually only see it on TV."
"Seriously? Yay~!"
"Isn't your uncle an awakened, Amber?" I asked.
She went silent, before saying, "Yeah. He is. A famous one at that."
"Wow, I wonder what that's like."
"Not great, or anything amazing."
I noticed her dejected tone, "What's wrong? You don't sound too enthusiastic about your uncle."
"It's nothing. Nothing that you should care about." She told me.
"No, I want to know. We're childhood friends, you can share anything with me, Amber." I sincerely told her.
In a calm and sorrowful voice, she spoke, "Well, I used to live with my uncle. With my mom, grandma, and him. We didn't have much and were fairly poor. So when uncle awakened strong talents, we were sure we could leave poverty. But....he became greedy and selfish. He left us. He left behind his niece, sister, and his mother in the dark and never gave us anything. Yep, not even his mother. There, I told you."
"Wow. I did know your family was a bit on the poorer side, but I never knew your uncle did that. I guess even a famous guy like him is bad off cameras and behind the scenes." I responded.
"When I awakened, I worked hard. I wanted to make it my goal to grow far stronger than him and prove we don't need him. I wanted to show my mother and grandmother that I would be far greater than him." She spoke with determination.
"That's a big goal, do you think you can do it? Isn't he a commander rank in the Chasm alliance? I heard he even slayed well over 100,000 Beast, from C-S Rank."
She nodded, "It's a hard goal, and he does have the achievements to show and tell his strength. But, that's why I want to surpass him anyway."
We finished our talk and started packing up to leave.
Me and Amber walked alongside each other.
"Are awakeners fights as crazy as they are said to be in real life?" I asked.
"Totally! It's like watching real-life superheroes from comics come to life! And even though I can use magic and talents of my own, when a Pro does it—it's far beyond anything I can do currently!"
"Wow. I can't wait to see."
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