[Recognized DNA Samples]
[Absorption: [Quirk: Flaming Body +18%] [+2 in perception] [+1 in vitality] [+1 in intelligence]
The boy smiled as he saw the new system notification—sex wasn't just a good option.
It was probably the best!
He had completely forgotten what sex felt like, since he had been reborn as a baby. His hormones hadn't gone crazy from the beginning, so he hadn't had any active sexual urges.
As he grew up, he had kept himself somewhat distant from that world, forgetting how wonderful and fascinating it was.
Like everything in life, once discovered, the desire to repeat it only grew stronger. It was no different for Ethan. Especially considering this was the second time he had "discovered" sex.
Ethan looked at Aiko beside him, completely naked. A thin layer of sweat covered her body, making her skin glisten slightly under the moonlight filtering through the window.
The boy let himself fall beside her, completely exhausted. She was already sleeping peacefully after everything that had happened.
The bed was a mess, the room not far behind. But it didn't matter—Ethan saw the system message and smiled. His purpose had been fulfilled.
He looked at Aiko, noticing how her body trembled slightly from the cold in the room. He adjusted himself and pulled the sheets over them both. He had decided he would sleep with her—at least for that night.
He didn't care that it was the perfect time to leave and not be discovered in the morning. His desires were elsewhere, and he stuck to them.
"Ethan…" she whispered in her sleep, pressing her body against his. He simply curled up next to her and fell asleep.
***
"Wake up, Ethan. Wake up."
Slowly, the boy opened his eyes, a bit confused. Aiko was gently pushing him to wake him up, her face filled with worry.
"What… What's going on…?" Ethan asked, still regaining his senses after waking up, while all the memories of the previous night flooded into his mind.
A stupid grin formed on his face as he looked at the naked girl beside him—though his expression changed when he saw the serious look on her face.
"It's 6 in the morning, you have to get back to your room!" she whispered urgently, handing him his clothes. The scene looked like a pair of lovers caught by the girl's husband—but the case was quite different.
"Tsk… Damn rules," Ethan muttered once he came to his senses. He grabbed his things and dressed quickly while Aiko watched the door, trying to hear if anyone was outside.
If someone saw Ethan leaving her room in his current state, rumors would spread, and in the worst case, there could be punishment.
"Come on, hurry up," the girl urged.
"I'm going, I'm going…" He hated waking up early—especially being rushed—but there was nothing he could do now. He definitely wasn't going to let this be a one-night thing. That meant he had to follow Aiko's orders.
Besides, he'd gained a lot of stats and a good Quirk, which was perfect for his future—and he clearly wanted to stretch those rewards as much as possible.
Once ready, he approached the door, which Aiko opened to check if the hallway was clear. Ethan enjoyed the sight of her bare legs and her ass peeking out from the shirt she had put on.
"It's clear," she said, grabbing Ethan's arm and almost pushing him out of the room.
"I'll be back, Aiko-chan. We still have a lot to talk about," he said with a smile, escaping her grip and holding her wrist, standing face to face.
He wasn't going to leave without squeezing her soft ass one more time and giving her a lustful kiss, pinning her against the wall beside the door.
It only lasted a few seconds, and afterward, he ran down the hallway with a triumphant smile.
The girl was a bit surprised by Ethan's sudden move, but she just smiled softly as she closed the door so no one would see her in that state.
Meanwhile, Ethan snuck off through a side path. He knew exactly where to go to avoid the most attention—and that's exactly what he planned to do...
***
When he reached his room, the first thing Ethan did was open his status.
[Bloodline System – Status]
[Name: Ethan] [Biological age: 15 years, 4 months, 26 days]
[Genetic race: [Human (100%)]]
[Strength: 10] - [Agility: 12] - [Vitality: 9] - [Intelligence: 13] - [Perception: 12]
[Talents][Cook (lv 1)]
[Quirks][Purification (34%)] - [Solid Air (2%)] - [Flaming Body (18%)]
A smile formed on his face as he looked at his stats. He had only gained a tiny amount compared to before, but it was pretty good for just two days. He had also gotten two new quirks—even if one of them was a low 2%, he could still weakly use its ability.
[Solid Air (2%)]
[Allows the user to create solid platforms made entirely of compressed air, suspended around them. These platforms appear instantly when invoked and can manifest in any direction within a 5 cm radius (Max: 2 meters at full Quirk level) from the user's body. They last exactly 1 second (Max: 1 minute) before dissipating. The user can also deactivate them at will.
Though made of air, these structures are dense enough to support 2 kg (Max: 100 kg). They can also act as barriers, though their resistance depends directly on the user's physical strength.]
And then there was Flaming Body.
[Flaming Body (18%)]
[Allows the user to generate flames from any part of their body, as long as the flame is in direct contact with the skin. They cannot launch fire at a distance or create floating flames—all combustion must originate from their body's surface. The user's hands have increased heat resistance, allowing them to handle fire without immediate burns.
The flames have a maximum reach of 18 centimeters (Max: 1 meter) from the user's body. With constant or prolonged use, their average temperature does not exceed 68°C (Max: 150°C). In short and intense bursts, the flames can reach higher temperatures, but at great physical cost.]
Ethan extended his hand in front of him, palm fully open, and focused. Using these abilities wasn't some kind of magic—not even Purification was fully under control.
But there was an intuition of where to go. As the percentage of his ability increased, it became much stronger.
After a few minutes, a weak flame appeared in his palm—just enough heat to warm his hand. Even so, a huge smile spread across his face.
The flame didn't just mean he had a new Quirk—it meant:
His system was real, and not just a damn figment of his imagination!
He didn't doubt that he might have a system and truly had the Purification Quirk. What he doubted was that he could absorb Quirks through DNA. His system made him similar to All For One—but also different at the same time.
It wasn't just Quirks he could copy—it was stats and talent, too. Maybe he couldn't rip Quirks away like All For One—but in a sense, he had something even better.
He could become as strong as All Might—and still have tons of Quirks for any situation, with talents for everything that existed.
If he kept this up, he'd become a global existence…
'This is just the beginning…' Ethan thought as he extinguished the flame. Now he had to get ready for school—or he'd be late. Which was also a problem for Ethan.
'Tsk, everything has rules...' he thought, a bit annoyed.