Seeing how the past few days have passed without me doing anything but eating, sleeping, and shitting my bowels out, I'm surprised I lasted these past few days. That old hag didn't even tell me anything about where I am. First few hours I tried remembering a few hobbies I liked, but then I realized that I never had anything I liked. I don't even know how to live my life anymore.
Sighing softly. I decide to look for a place to read and learn about my surroundings. Making sure that no one is watching, I drop my blanket out and fall to the floor. Landing with a soft thud, I crawl my way out of the room. From the size of the room, I stay in, they can afford to have one bedroom the size of my whole apartment. Definition, the house is huge. I'm probably a kid of some rich family, and it is very likely that they have a library lying around somewhere.
After crawling till my knees became sore, I find a room with books. It's a bit too small for a library, so I'm guessing it's a study. I pull out a book from the lowest shelf and open it with a bit of difficulty.
Scanning through the book quickly, I noticed something very important. I can't read. Just to memorize the characters, I keep scanning through the book. Soon, a sharp sound rings in my ears.
Duru
[Unique skill: Universal Language has been unlocked]
Name: Licht Trea Hershold
Age: 1 week old
Species: Human
Gender: Male
Level: 1
Hp: 20
Mp: 250
Strength: 3
Agility: 3
Intelligence: 87
Dexterity: 4
Wisdom: 49
Luck: MAX
Skills
[None]
Unique Skills
Appraisal
Super Growth
Exp Multiplier
Magic Creation
Magic Talent
Learning Scholar
Universal Language
Title
The One who has forgiven God
Reincarnated One from Another World
Looking closer at my skills, I find that there are few terms that I don't understand. Is this one of those so-called games kids had back in Japan? I reach my hand forward to tap it, but my fingers phased through it.
If this is a system that only I am provided, there is a possibility that it works similar to an AI. Taking a deep breath, I begin to speak.
"Dee ba bu bbu..." Trailing off, I quickly remember that I still have the body of an infant. My vocal cords aren't developed yet, so I can't speak. Therefore, if I can't speak it, I'll 'think it'. Hopefully, it'll work.
Display description of unique skill; I echo in my head.
A different screen appeared in front of me;
[Appraisal]
When activated, information about the intended target is provided. Information that has been blocked from viewers cannot be provided. Leveling up this skill may help user see blocked information.
[Super Growth]
The god of Creation has given the user this skill to help the user reach his former glory and beyond. This skill helps the user grow at an abnormal rate.
[Exp Multiplier]
The god of Creation has given the user this skill to help the user reach his former glory and beyond. This kill helps the user to level up at an abnormal pace.
Effect 1: User EXP value needed is reduced by 95%.
[Magic Creation]
User can use this skill to create magic as long as the user knows the function of the magic he attempts to create.
[Magic Talent]
The user has an exceptional talent for magic. This skill will help with the user's growth.
Effect 1: Magic damage is increased by 80%.
Effect 2: Magic cost is reduced by 85%.
[Learning Scholar]
User has kept the attributes of a learning scholar from his past life. He can scan through dozens of books and understands regardless of difficulty.
Effect 1: Memory has been increased tenfold. User can now memorize magic circles and others with just a glance. Memory capacity is increased with every level gained.
Effect 2: Wisdom and Intelligence increases by 10 for every level gained.
[Universal Language]
User has the ability to understand every language there is in this world. That includes humans, spirits, monsters, and high-tier beings.
As I scan through the information, I nod my head in approval. I guess this is the best the old man can do to gain my forgiveness. Looking back at the book, the words are still in those strange characters but I can still understand it.
In this world, there are different beings and different species that reside in 3 different kingdoms. There was the kingdom of humans, Relgard. It is the most common of all kingdoms, there are laws banning racism but it still runs rampant because of the previous war 350 years ago.
Next is the kingdom of elves called Arias. The elves are known for their long lives and wisdom. There are different types of elves, so not all are long-eared and pointy.
Lastly, the beast kingdom named Ishtar. The beastmen also have different species but are highly territorial. Try to sneak in and you're dead. Permission can be granted at an adventurer's guild.
My eyes zero in on, 'adventurer's guild'. The phrase sounds familiar. One of the guys in my class in Japan was yelling about how his friends were supposed to meet him at the adventurer's guild. Could this and what he said be the same? I keep flipping but I can't find anything else on this 'adventurer's guild'. Although I got another helpful tip.
Mana, also called magic power (Mp) can be found anywhere and can even be absorbed into the body. It can also be affected by your intelligence, but if your body is not strong enough it is useless. A mana core can be found at the heart in every individual's body, this mana core is at first shattered and scattered throughout the body at birth. But these shards gradually move towards the center of the body during growth, forming a mana core that stores mana. The larger and purer the mana core is the more magic is stored. This process can be sped up by meditation.
I look at the book in surprise, it coincidentally provided almost all the information I needed. I turn to the last page, and the old man's face is printed there. He has a look of relief on his face, and under his face is written;
"Thank you for forgiving me."
Feeling a rush of anger, I flip the book over and it disappears in a cloud of white smoke. Flipping up my middle finger, I'm about to curse in baby language when the study door bangs open. A tall figure stands there with blonde hair packed into a bun and blue eyes. The male figure rushes towards me and carries me up in one fell swoop. Keeping a passive face, I use my small chubby hands to slap his cheeks. But he doesn't mind, in fact, he seems to enjoy it.
Clicking my tongue, I look away from him. What a freak.
"Licht!!! Where did you go?!! Your big brother was looking everywhere for you!!" He yells. He keeps blubbering up a bunch of nonsense, but I pay no mind to it. This masochistic maniac is my elder brother?! My mind produces a lot of questions but I have to wait till I can probably speak to ask them.
He walks back into a familiar room, drops me back in my crib and I use [Appraisal] on him.
Name: Gerald Hughes Hershold
Age: 17 years old
Species: Human
Gender: Male
Level: 38
Occupation: Knight
Hp: 1457 / 1500 (fatigued)
Mp: 2000
Title
Son of a Noble
Handsome Knight
I raise my eyebrow internally at his status. Is this what it is usually like? Are viewers only allowed to see this? I need to focus on leveling up my [Appraisal] skill.
Again, the door is banged open and the same lady from when I woke up is standing at the door with tears in her eyes. My mother. Just for the sake of leveling up my [Appraisal];
Name: Lyra Hershold
Age: 36 years old
Species: Human
Gender: Female
Level: 45
Occupation: Saintess
Hp: 3000
Mp: 10000
Title
Wife of a Noble
Saintess of the Light Goddess
"Oh, gods. I was so worried. What will I have done if little Licht was kidnapped?" She pours out with tears still in her eyes. It made me feel a bit guilty. I hadn't even considered her feelings at all. Thinking back on it, nobody ever cared enough to think of my feelings and I decided to the same.
Brushing away the guilt, I lie on the crib with my eyes closed, pretending to be sleeping. I have to be more careful from now on. I have to get strong to protect myself, my mother, and the rest of my family. Even my idiot brother, who is standing over me and making stupid noises. Seeing as she so casually mentioned kidnapping a few seconds ago, I have to be prepared for anything. No slacking off.
With motivation in mind, I begin meditation. If I can't live for myself, I'll live for my family. Nobody will ever hurt them, and if they do;
They'll never escape me and they'll die a horrible death.