System, I want to walk one mile!"
'Silence'
"System I want to throw a stone!"
Still nothing.
Theon sighed and he spoke Offhandedly.
"System, I want to enter Galaxy City successfully."
[Ding! Quest Created]
[Objective: Enter Galaxy City]
[Reward: Blade Technique +1 Level]
[Accept Quest? Y/N]
"Accept."
Theon was finally excited. He had been testing the limit of the system in his way here and and roughly gotten the hang of it.
The system ignited tasks that are very simple. It had to at least have a level of difficulty. And he also couldn't set a task for a reward he was going to receive from the system.
For example, his blade technique was going to improve after entering Galaxy city but he didn't set a task that he would reach the advanced level of Nine Army Blade technique.
A few hours of trying to figure it out, he exited the busy environment and arrived before Galaxy city.
The massive walls of Galaxy City were enormously and seemed to stretch for a long distance as pproached on his white Berserk Horse.
The city was filled with advanced buildings that Theon hadn't even seen on earth. There were skyscrapers as tall as Mount Everest and Theon could sear he saw a floating building somewhere in the cloud.
Theon pulled the reins gently, bringing his mount to a slow move as they neared the main entrance.
The city gates were carved from some kind of black stone that seemed to absorb light, covered in protective runes.
Guards in combat armor stood at attention, their cultivation clearly at the peak of the Genetic Soldier realm as they examined everyone entering the city.
For a peak Genetic soldier to be a Guard was truly impressive.
The process was slightly tasking but once he showed his identification the guards were respectful when they saw he was an army in the forefront, even if they didn't know about his recent family troubles.
As he finally passed through the gates and into the bustling streets of Galaxy City, the familiar 'ding' sounded in his mind.
[Ding!]
[Quest Completed]
[Reward: Blade Technique +1 Level]
[Nine Basic Blade Art has advanced to Advanced Level]
Instantly, a surge of memory flooded into Theon's brain like a river as he started to understand the Nine Basic Blade Art even deeper.
Muscle memory that would have taken months or years of practice flowed through his mind like water.
His understanding of blade forms, cutting angles, and combat applications expanded dramatically. His body seemed to remember movements he had never performed, as if he had spent countless years perfecting techniques that were now second nature.
Theon flexed his fingers, and touched the handle of his blade as he took in a deep breathe.
"Really, really profound."
Theon couldn't help but mutter as he felt the recent knowledge merge with him as though muscle memory.
"Incredible," he breathed, marveling at the system's capabilities. "If I can keep gaining these improvements…"
His stomach growled loudly and he frowned as he looked around.
He hadn't eaten since before the awakening ceremony. The cash on him was extremely wasn't much, and could barely be enough to buy food.
Finding a food stall nearby served, Theon ordered a bowl of rice and meat spending nearly half his remaining money on the meal.
The vendor, an elderly woman with kind eyes, seemed to notice his hunger and gave him extra portions without charging more.
"Thank you," Theon sighed in satisfaction as he spoke.
"You look like you've traveled far." the woman observed. "Are you here for the academy entrance exams?"
Theon's eyes sharpened ss he glanced at the woman.
"Not to worry. Most youths from around the country are also here for the same thing, to enter Galaxy Reign Academy," she explained with a smile.
"Since it's the most prestigious cultivation academy in our nation, and one of the top three on the entire continent. They hold entrance exams every year for promising youths."
That was truly Theon's plan. With the safety of the academy, the Dragan family wouldn't dare to do anything to him even if they are close to the royal family.
Theon thanked the woman again and created his next objective.
"I need to reach the Primal Talent Administration Office."
[Ding! Quest Created]
[Objective: Reach the Primal Talent Administration Office]
[Reward: Blade Technique +1 Level]
[Accept Quest? Y/N]
"Accept."
As he navigated the busy streets, asking for directions a few times, Theon began to understand just how vast the world truly was. His family's estate, which had seemed so important and powerful, was merely just an ant to some people.
When he finally arrived at the Primal Talent Administration Office, the quest completion notification chimed in his mind.
[Ding!]
[Quest Completed]
[Reward: Blade Technique +1 Level]
[Nine Basic Blade Art has reached Mastery Level]
Another surge of knowledge and muscle memory flowed through him, this time even more intense than before.
Theon had to grip the reins of his horse tightly as his understanding of blade combat expanded exponentially.
At the Master level, his blade techniques had reached the ultimate human stage and was transcending to the Transcendent state where a single look from him could generate piercing strike.
At this realm, he could now perceive weaknesses in opponents' defenses that would have been invisible before, and his blade would move with the precision and like the flow of water finding its natural course.
After a moment, the effect faded.
The Primal Talent Administration Office wasn't as tall as a skyscraper but it was massive.
In front, lines of young people waited outside, most around his age, with the same purpose as him, to register their talent.
Some of them looked nervous, others confident, but they were all youths who had just awakened their talents.
As Theon arrived on horseback he immediately attracted the attention of the youths.
While many of the other applicants had come in expensive vehicles or been dropped off by family members in limousine, he was the only one mounted on an actual dimensional beast.
The youths stared in awe as they saw the white magnificent Berserk Horse, standing nearly three meters tall with its crimson eyes gleaming with intelligence.
"Who's rich kid is this to actually tame a Berserk Horse?"
"Hahaha, so cool!"
"This junior brother, will you marry me!"
Theon almost choked in his own spit when he heard this and almost screamed.
'We are the same age! Who is your junior brother?'
He dismounted ignored the looks and approached the building, pulling up the hood of his dark cloak to conceal his white hair.
The last thing he needed was to be recognized by someone who might report back to his family.