⌜Are you ready to begin?⌟
Five words. Just five words between me and the start of an unimaginable journey - no, an impossible adventure. Thinking about it, was I ready? Was I ready to endure the pain and anguish that I'd inevitably go through? Was I ready to put in blood, sweat, and tears into this?
Was I ready to struggle?
'Fuck yeah I am. This is a dream come true. Not just for me, but for many others out there, and I'll be damned if I give up now.' Besides, I've already given up on my previous life. I can't go back.
But first-
'Did this fucker give me an Ass System? {Ascension's Skills and Satisfaction System}, yeah right. I'm seriously gonna beat your ass when I get strong enough. I know you can hear me.' This fucker has seriously getting on my nerves. I mean they said it was for their own entertainment and all, but fuck them.
'Right, first things first, what should I rename you?' I seriously couldn't keep calling it the Ass System. 'Hmmmm... how about Ash's Sk- nope, still an Ass System. Hmm, this is harder than expected. I can't just call it something cliché like {The Strongest System} or {The Gamer System}. No, it's gotta be better than that. Or at least not the same.' Damn my shitty naming sense. One of my only flaws, otherwise I'd be damn near perfect.
'Okay though, I've really got to come up with a name. But what though?' It's got to be something cool. Something unique. Something that resonates and ties back to me.
It is my system after all.
'Hmm... Ah, I've got it! Spark!As all it takes is a Spark for all things to fall to Ash.' As I decreed it so; a chilly wind passed by causing a shiver to run up my spine.
'What in the spirit of Chuuni fuck just happened there? I never thought I could get so cringe. eeuugh~. Oh well, Spark, {The Spark System}. I don't hate it. *snort* I'll even call it SS for short when I'm feeling like a painter. Heh. But seriously though, doesn't this place have decent ventilation, how could a draft get in here?' Although Spark's not the coolest name, it's the one that I thought of. So it's more than alright in my book.
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Unbeknownst to me; Destinies changed, Seers lost their sight, and the Strings of Fate were emitting a melody only those perceptive enough could hear. To most beings, nothing really changed outside of a weird feeling that soon came to pass. To others, a monumentous event just passed, one not seen since ages long passed, and those yet to come.
The advent of a Fate-Breaker is never unnoticed.
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Now that that's over with, I can officially begin my journey. I refocused on the panel.
'Yes, I am ready to begin.'
⌜Noted⌟
⌜Name change observed and implemented⌟
⌜Welcome to the Spark System Master Ash⌟
'Master? I don't know how to think about that. I'll change it later if I don't like it.'
⌜Here is your Stat Panel⌟
⌜Name: Ash ???
Age: 8 years: 6 months: 9 days: 42 minutes: 0 seconds
Strength: Human child (Weak)
Constitution: Body of Power
Skills:
Mind- English(Lv 9), Italian(Lv 7), Basic Maths(Lv 8)
Body- Running(Lv 4), Jumping(Lv 3), Basic Swordsmanship(Lv 3), Physical Fitness(Lv 2)
Soul- N/A
Special- Decode(Lv Max)⌟
Pretty simple, exactly how I like it; however much I don't like being reminded I'm weak.
'I know I am goddamn it.'
Anyways, the skill groupings seem straightforward; mind for knowledge, body for well, body skills, and Soul makes sense. I'd be kinda surprised if I had some sort of soul manipulation already. However, I wonder what makes Special, well, special. I'll probably learn that later. The constitution is probably the result of my second wish.
⌜Hidden Quest {Rename System} completed. Awarded ability [Merge]⌟
Huh. Cool.
'I wonder what it does.' I barely got the thought out before a soothing warmth spread out from my chest to the rest of my body. 'If this is how it feels to gain new abilities, then I'm not against it.' Such delusion.
Now, how do I view skill descriptions? ... Oh, it's simple enough, just have to concentrate on them.
⌜Skill: Merge
Description:
-The ability to merge Skills, Abilities, Power Sources and Power Systems.
Restrictions:
1) Must have in-depth knowledge of whatever you wish to merge.
2) They must be somewhat related⌟
Damn.
If this ain't a game changer then I don't know what is. The restriction makes it useless for now, but I don't mind that. Ascension probably put that in so I don't Merge my way to the top. Oh well, time to look at the others.
The other skills don't need an explanation. I'd be ashamed with myself if I needed one. Decode on the other hand...
⌜Skill: Decode
Description:
-Analyse and decode any and all information given to you by your senses. Gives a boost to your memory and perception.
Restriction:
-Based on Perception, strength of Mind(Brain) and knowledge. The stronger you are and the more knowledge you have, the faster the process⌟
Yep, pretty much just as I expected. Ascension told me it would work like this. But now that I'm looking at it, shouldn't this be a Mind based skill, it's an information gathering skill, so why is it in Special? Maybe cause it requires a my senses and brain to be strong enough. They're more physical, right? I'll figure it out later.
Last up, my Constitution. No matter what, it's got a sick-ass name.
⌜Constitution: Body of Power
Description:
-A Unique Constitution that only a few have ever managed to obtain, all being contenders for the peak of Absolute Power. Gives the power to gain, house, and effectively use an unlimited number of Power Systems and Sources without backlash.
Restrictions:
1) Must have prolonged/extreme exposure to a Power System and/or excessive training in order to gain it.
2) The more complex the power system and/or source the longer it takes for your body to adapt⌟
Fuck me, I made a good wish. Just going by the description, I could be a contender for the peak of power. No- not just the peak, but the absolute peak. Maybe even stronger than Ascension. All I can say is fucking awesome. GOATed wish. Ascension watch your ass, I'm coming.
⌜Incoming message from Ascension⌟
Huh?, I honestly didn't think they'd talk to me so soon.
⌜I normally wouldn't. This is an edited message; each Hidden Quest comes with a message from me. Realistically, this shouldn't be your first. Most people don't rename their Systems so quickly. Or ever for that matter. Well done for that btw.
About your situation, just know I didn't do this purposely. All I did was spin a couple wheels. Blame your shitty luck, not me. However, I think you'll have some fun learning about your lineage; I know I did.
Even though it's more of a mid-to-late stage ability, [Merge] is a pretty powerful ability even with the restrictions, it should help you throughout your journey. But use it wisely, you can only merge each individual skill once.
Now onto the real reason for this message. Well done for gaining sole absolute authority over this system. Most users don't get this until they're comparable to it's creator. Either that or they lose it. But not you, as you claimed yours from the beginning. Woo🎉🎉.
This gives you a massive advantage as your system will grow and change alongside you, without interference from people like me.
All we can do is send messages, give optional quests with ample rewards, or just give gifts. Depends on the person. But don't worry, most won't bother until you're somewhat strong.
Now go to bed, you've got an adventure to start tomorrow.⌟
Huh, this is nicer than I thought it'd be. It's nice that I don't have to worry about Spark being taken away, but I thought the fucker would find a way to fuck with me for their enjoyment.
⌜Oh, and one last thing. The gap between me and you is far beyond the gap between you and that bug besides you. And you couldn't tell it was there. It's like comparing 1 to infinity, pointless.
So all in all, git gud skrub⌟
Ooooo, Imma beat they ass. I don't care how right they are, Imma beat they ass one day. And viciously at that. Imma make 'em beg for their momma. Oooough.
⌜Fucking try me⌟
Bitch
⌜Weakling⌟
Fucker
⌜Scrub⌟
Fuck this, I'm going to sleep. I've got shit to do tomorrow. First off, escape this hellscape masquerading as a church. Then train to fight God.
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Ash here,
Another chapter ready for your enjoyment. This ones at 1.5k words. Well done me for reaching my target.
For the skills and abilities, most of them are pretty self explainable. I tried my best to make sure they weren't either too weak or too strong. The truly important ones are more geared towards long term growth and snowballing of abilities.
When it comes to his Body of Power, just know that he will gain more power systems, it just won't be quickly. It also has the extra hidden effect of increasing his energy manipulating prowess. Not enough to make him the best immediately, but enough to shorten how long it takes to do, and learn, certain things.
Now onto the elephant in the room, his lineage... I'm not telling. At least not now. In the future. One thing I can guarantee, is that you'll enjoy it. Due to who his parents are, he's going to be a veritable freak of talent.
Also no little secret for this chapter, just minor explanations.
Ash out.