The sunlight warmed his skin as Ren stretched his limbs, still getting used to this flawless new body.
"System."
"Open 'Create'."
[CREATE FUNCTION OPENED]
Available Points: 10
Instructions: Use points to construct a Quirk. The more complex the ability, the more points required. Quirks can be customized in power, range, type, and conditions.
You may save and edit drafts.
"Let's start simple."
"Something balanced… versatile… flashy."
He began thinking aloud, pacing the room slowly.
"What's the point of living in MHA if you don't make a statement?"
"System, I want a Quirk that allows me to manipulate energy into constructs—anything I can imagine."
[Analyzing Request...]
Quirk Name: Construct Mastery
Type: Emitter
Core Ability: Allows user to manifest and manipulate golden energy constructs with the mind. Constructs can range from weapons to defensive barriers and even temporary platforms.
Range: Mid
Limitations: Constructs consume stamina. Larger or more complex designs drain more energy.
Cost: 10 Points
"Perfect."
"Accept creation."
[Quirk Created: Construct Mastery]
[Points Remaining: 0]
[Beginner Bonus Activated: Construct Efficiency +10%]
Ren's eyes gleamed.
He held up his palm, focusing.
Golden light sparked to life, crackling across his fingers like electricity wrapped in silk.
A glowing blade formed in his hand—sleek, sharp, and humming with power.
He twirled it effortlessly.
It vanished with a thought.
A smirk tugged at his lips.
"Now we're getting somewhere."
A knock on the door interrupted his moment.
A tall man stepped in—graying hair, clipboard in hand, and an aura of professionalism.
"You must be the boy with amnesia."
Ren's smile was calm and polite.
"That's what they say."
"I'm Dr. Hamada. The police are still looking into your identity, but in the meantime, we're placing you into foster care."
Ren raised an eyebrow.
"Foster care, huh? Got a place in mind?"
Dr. Hamada nodded.
"A woman named Akiyama Haruna. She's hosted troubled teens before. Quirkless, but kind."
Quirkless.
That word hit differently now.
Ren stood, fixing his sleeves with a casual air.
"Alright. Lead the way."
Musutafu was bright, loud, alive.
As the car took him through the city, Ren stared at it all with fresh eyes.
Quirks everywhere.
Flames, ice, levitation, stretching limbs—it was a playground of superpowers.
And he had the blueprint to cheat the game.
The car pulled into a modest neighborhood.
Dr. Hamada got out first.
Ren followed, hands in his pockets, golden eyes scanning everything with quiet interest.
A woman in her late thirties stepped out from a small house.
Warm smile, light brown hair tied in a low ponytail.
"You must be Ren-kun."
"That's me."
She knelt to meet his eyes, undeterred by the unsettling gold in them.
"You've been through a lot. I hope this place can be a fresh start."
He grinned.
"That's exactly what I'm counting on."
The room was small but clean.
A bed, a desk, a shelf, and a window with a view of the skyline.
He stood by the window for a long while, hands behind his back.
Then, he whispered:
"System."
"Open 'Battle Simulation'."
[BATTLE SIMULATION MODE ACTIVATED]
Select Difficulty: Easy – Normal – Hard – Nightmare
Simulation Opponent: Random Villain (Low-tier)
Environment: Urban Alley
Begin?
"Normal. Begin."
[Loading…]
The world around him shifted.
Colors bled into pixels.
Then, reality reformed.
He stood in a dirty alleyway, dim light flickering above.
A man with jagged teeth and a knife-like tail emerged from the shadows.
Villain type: Enhanced Mutant.
"Fresh meat!" the villain growled.
Ren cracked his knuckles.
"Let's test this out."
Golden energy flared to life.
A glowing shield formed on his left arm, a short sword on the right.
The villain lunged.
He moved to the side, precise, calm.
The shield blocked the first strike.
The sword found the enemy's side.
Simulation damage calculated.
[Successful Hit – 25% HP Damage]
The villain howled and spun, tail slashing.
Ren ducked.
Pivoted.
Slashed again.
Golden energy pulsed.
[Critical Hit – 45% HP Damage]
One more clean strike.
The golden blade sliced through the illusion.
The villain collapsed, pixelating into digital dust.
[Simulation Complete]
Victory: Ren Takashi
Combat Rating: B+
Reward: 100 EXP
The alley faded.
He stood once more in his quiet room.
Sweat beaded down his forehead.
His heart raced—not from fear, but excitement.
"This world… is mine to play with."
[Achievement Unlocked!]
[First Blood: Win your first simulation battle]
Reward: +1 Point
"Good."
"Very good."
He walked to the mirror again, staring into his reflection.
Golden eyes locked with themselves.
A devil in the making, wearing the skin of a charming young hero.
"Let the games begin."