"System, open the newbie pack," I said, crossing my fingers in anticipation.
[Opening newbie pack...]
[Congratulations to the host for receiving a random skill card, a random system skill, 10,000 CP, 10 SP, and host memories.]
I couldn't help but smirk. "Just like the novels from my last life…" I muttered, feeling a surge of excitement. It felt so cliché, yet so familiar. I knew exactly what I had to do next.
"System, give me my memories," I commanded, bracing myself for the inevitable pain.
[Host memories are being sent…]
A sharp pain pierced through my skull, enough to make me gasp. It was as if a flood of foreign memories crashed into my mind—scenes from a life I hadn't lived, each one vivid and agonizingly real. It was like watching a movie, but the emotions felt far too genuine.
Time stretched on, and just when I thought I would break under the weight of it all, the pain finally began to ease, leaving behind a strange clarity.
So, I was Noah von Augustus. Apparently, this body couldn't use mana, and I had once been engaged to a woman. That is, until the engagement was called off when I was deemed "useless."
And my body—this pathetic shell—had never trained after awakening. That explained why my stats were a complete joke.
"System, why can't I use mana?" I asked, my voice tinged with the faintest hope.
[Host cannot use mana because host's mana veins have been blocked, and the mana core is cracked.]
"What?! How did this happen?" My heart rate sped up. "Who did this to me?"
[Host's body was like this from the beginning. The mana veins were blocked, and during awakening, the host was unable to form a stable mana core.]
"Is there no way to use magic?" I pressed, desperation creeping into my voice.
[There is a way, host.]
"What is it? How?" I demanded, eager to know more.
[Host is advised to review other rewards before this question for better understanding.]
"Dammit! Just tell me already!" I snapped, frustration bubbling over. "Fine. Show me everything."
[Opening skill card and system skill card... Congratulations to the host for acquiring Skill Weaver (D rank) and Authority of Creation (Ex).]
[Does the host wish to see the skills?]
"Show me the skills," I said, my curiosity getting the better of me.
Skill Weaver (D)
(This skill allows the host to weave the skills present in the host's consciousness. The host just needs to write the description, and the system can grant the skills in exchange for skill points (SP).
Note: Can only create one skill per level.)
Authority of Creation
(Host can create anything he desires in exchange for Creation Points (CP).)
I paused, processing what I had just read. The Authority of Creation… If I could cure my body with that, it might fix everything, right?
[Affirmative, host.]
My heart skipped a beat. "How do I get CP and SP?" I asked, my mind racing with possibilities.
[CP and SP can be granted through completing quests or by exchanging something valuable, such as lifespan, parts of the soul, or emotions.]
"Wait, what? Lifespan? Soul? Emotions? Are you telling me I need to trade those to get points? Are you some kind of evil system?" I could feel my temper flaring.
[The system is not evil. It operates on the principle of equal exchange. The system will never force or manipulate the host. It will only assist in the host's growth.]
I gritted my teeth. "I need to cure my body and unlock my potential. Can you help me with that?"
[The system can grant the host a Perfect Body Potion, which will remove all impurities, blockages, and limitations from the host's body. In short, you will receive a new body with infinite potential.]
"Infinite potential?" I whispered, feeling my pulse quicken. "I want it. How much CP do I need?"
[Host needs 20,000 CP.]
(Current CP: 10,000)
"Only?" I thought, staring at the screen. "What do you mean by 'only' like it's nothing? I don't have that much!"
But then, a thought struck me.
"System, with 10,000 CP, I sacrifice my fear and pain. Will that be enough?"
[Calculating sacrifice for CP…]
[Yes, host. It is possible. Does the host wish to proceed?]
"Yes! Do it now!" I exclaimed, feeling my heart race with anticipation.
[Extracting fear and pain senses from host…]
[Congratulations for your Perfect Body Potion.]
I felt something leave my body, a strange emptiness where my fear and pain used to reside. In my hand, the dark blue vial appeared—a symbol of my sacrifice.
Without a moment's hesitation, I downed the potion in one gulp, ready for the transformation.
The change was immediate. My body ignited with heat, as if I were consumed by flames. I could hear bones cracking, muscles shifting, arteries realigning. Every part of me was being remade. I felt no pain, only a profound sense of change—a complete overhaul.
[Congratulations, host, for achieving the Perfect Body.]
[Congratulations for acquiring Fear Resistance.]
[Congratulations for acquiring Pain Resistance.]
I could hardly believe it. The transformation was nothing short of amazing. I felt stronger, faster, better. I marveled at the results of my sacrifice, feeling a sense of awe wash over me. Maybe this strange new world had its rewards after all.
I made my way to the washroom, splashing cold water on my face. The reflection staring back at me was no longer just Noah von Augustus; it was someone entirely new—a person with infinite potential, ready to take on whatever came next.
Once I finished, I turned back to the status screen, eager to see the changes that had taken place.
"System, show me my status," I commanded.
[Opening status...]