[Analysis complete]
[It has been determined that 99% of the host's soul remains locked, which is the cause of the creation ability not awakening.]
[…]
[Further analysis reveals that the host's soul resonance has been at a dangerously low level since birth.]
[This persistent instability has weakened the host's physical body, despite the presence of a remarkably powerful soul.]
[The system's upgrades have managed to partially stabilise the condition; however, the underlying imbalance remains unresolved.]
[Due to the weak link between the soul and body, the host is unable to withstand the immense pressure generated by the creation ability, as doing so would further deteriorate the resonance.]
Deep within Anthony's body, in a mysterious and unseen place, a faint figure could be discerned—one that bore an uncanny resemblance to Anthony himself, though far more ethereal than the physical form he wore.
This spectral replica not only mirrored Anthony's appearance but radiated a presence that set it apart. Its aura carried an overwhelming majesty, a power so profound it could make anyone instinctively bow before it. Yet there was something else—something subtle, hidden—just like this secret realm itself, a place that could only be described as Anthony's soul space.
At the center of this realm, the ethereal Anthony was bound—encased in countless layers of luminous white chains, their glow matching the very essence of his soul. These chains coiled tightly around him, sealing his power away. Only one spot remained unbound: a small gap at his brow, where the chains had begun to unravel…
Then, shattering the stillness of the soul space, a sudden rift tore open. From it burst a surge of white energy—the same energy that belonged to the mysterious sphere. It lashed out wildly, striking the chains that bound Anthony's soul, as if determined to tear them apart by force and awaken him—to unleash the full power of the Creation Ability.
The moment the white energy collided with the chains, the once-serene soul space erupted into chaos. The very fabric of it trembled and roared, cracks forming in the glowing ground below—cracks that sealed themselves almost instantly, only to split open again and again under the relentless pressure.
Within seconds, the raging energy faltered. It retreated, unable to inflict even the slightest damage on the mysterious chains—let alone break them entirely.
Meanwhile, in the waking world, holographic panels flickered across the eyes of the sleeping Anthony, mirroring the struggle unfolding within his soul.
[Failed]
[Trying again]
The mysterious white sphere tried again—and again—but no matter how many times it unleashed its power, nothing changed. The chains remained exactly where they were, unmoving and unyielding, not even trembling under the force of its attacks.
Stubbornly, the sphere gathered its energy once more and made another attempt, only to fail yet again. The result was the same—absolute resistance.
Then, without warning, the glowing panels began to blur and glitch, their light flickering erratically. A distorted voice echoed out, though whether it resounded through the room or only within Anthony's mind was impossible to tell.
[Ohhh… looks like I've found someone even more mysterious than me, huh…]
[Ohh, my master, let's—]
The voice cut off mid-sentence, vanishing as abruptly as it had appeared.
It had been lazy and drowsy from the start—like that of someone who had just awakened from an impossibly long sleep, only to drift back into slumber moments later…
The panel soon returned to its normal state, the glitches fading as if they had never existed.
Back within the soul space, the white energy had gone still—its efforts fruitless. Then, across the panel, a new line of text appeared:
[Unable to awaken and unlock host soul]
It was an admission of failure. After countless attempts, the system still could not awaken Anthony's soul. Once again, it began to search for the cause.
[Analysing…]
[It has been found that an unknown—and even more mysterious—entity has locked onto the host's soul. Its nature lies far beyond the system's reach.]
[Another observation: the white chains share the same energy signature as the host's soul. This leads the system to conclude that the host himself is responsible for this seal.]
[However, it is also noted that this act occurred long ago—long before the host's current lifetime—making it beyond his present ability to undo. The system therefore concludes that the host is the reincarnation of a powerful being who, for reasons known only to himself, willingly sealed his own soul.]
[Upon closer analysis, it is further detected that the soul is gradually awakening, and the chains are slowly fading with time.]
[…]
The stream of notifications came to a halt, as though the system itself had fallen into deep thought, calculating its next move.
Meanwhile, within Anthony's soul space, the white energy began to spread outward, slowly engulfing everything. It filled the entire realm like a dense mist of luminous clouds—silent, motionless, yet alive. Then, just as suddenly, it went still, falling completely dormant.
At the same moment, the panel flickered weakly, displaying one final message before its light faded away:
[The system will remain dormant until the host's soul is fully awakened.]
The notifications ceased entirely, as if the system had entered deep contemplation, calculating its next course of action.
Meanwhile, within Anthony's soul space, the white energy expanded once more, spreading across every corner until it filled the realm like a thick, luminous mist. Then, as though mirroring the system's decision, it stilled—falling into perfect dormancy.
At that exact moment, the flickering panel displayed one final message:
[The system will fall dormant until the host's soul is completely awakened.]
As the last words faded, a new wave of transformation began. The peacefully sleeping Anthony was suddenly engulfed by the same white energy once more. It surged through his body like before, flowing from his heart and coursing through every part of his being.
From within, the energy forged ethereal white chains—identical in nature to those within his soul. These chains bound themselves around Anthony's physical form, burrowing deeper than any microscope or modern technology could ever detect.