"This is odd guess I'll choose [Y]"I said somewhat hesitantly.
This better not reactivate that tornado of death again because that was awful.Still my arm is fixed and I feel healthier than I have in years.I guess it fixed my malnourished body back to its peak.
[System awakened]
[Hello host you have been chosen to save the world]
Kinda unexpected but I can work with that.Wait I can't find dad,mom,and Abby if I have to spend all my time trying to save the world.I have more important things to do.It better have a good reason for this.
"I don't want to save the world, why was I chosen?"I questioned the mysterious system.
[I scanned the entire world and determined only 4 individuals had the genetics needed to complete this mission. You were the best choice and are the final member to be acquired]
Well atleast I won't be doing this alone.I wonder if they have systems too.Guess I'll ask.
"So 3 other people have Systems too, not just me?"I asked hopeful for some companionship on my seemingly dangerous mission.
[Yes every surviving member of the Corinth family has been given a system]
That set warning bells louder than the death tornado off in my head.The other members are my family.This is great I can finally ask why the vanished and more importantly I can see them again.
"Wait, you said every member of the Corinth family does that mean the other 3 members are my family?"I asked hopeful that it turned out to be true.
[Yes the individuals known as Anthony,Melissa,and Abigail Corinth are members of the system who where acquired 8 years ago]
Yes, that means they didn't abandon me they just got picked up faster.I wonder if it was as bad for them as it was for me?
"So they didn't disappear they just got sucked into a tornado of death and stuck in a dimension of infinite green"I winced at the idea of my loved ones having to experience that horrible process.
[No they where taken without proper body modification. So while they have systems they cannot activate them]
So that means they didn't have to go through all the ripping and repairing.Thats good I doubt anyone but dad would have made it through that with there, sanity intact.So it was needed to activate the system that makes sense I guess.
[You will be sent to the same world as them and be tasked with absorbing the dormant child systems in them. By doing this you will be acquiring more power for the parent system you have and sending your family home]
The way it phrases that is off-putting but if it means I can see them again it will be worth it.I guess they weren't on Earth anymore which explains how they seemed to magically vanish that day.
"Okay what do I have to do?"I asked
[You were placed in a subspace where time does not flow. In here I will train you to be ready to fight those hostiles you will encounter on the otherside]
"How long will this take and what will I be learning"I complained to myself.
That was when I realized the system could read my mind.
[It will take approximately 2 years and you will be taught basic combat,mana use,
skill activation, as well as system usage]
Wait, it said mana use does that mean I can use magic now? Also combat is being prioritized which means that this is going to be harder than anticipated and it means I need to get my family out of there as soon as possible.
"System start"I commanded in an attempt to gain some agency in the very much out of my control situation.
[First you will need to pick your four starter skills granted by the system]
"What do you mean by skill?"I had heard that term before, back when I went to school.It had something to do with foreign cartoons.
[Skills are the name given to techniques that use magic to either enhance abilities or activate special attacks and abilities]
Wow this list is long.I didn't think there would be this many."Any recommendations system?" I asked very lost on what to choose.
[Mana manipulation,Slash,Beasts Ears,Soundwave,Review,Insight, and Weapon Mastery]
Those all sound good but I wish it showed a description it would make this easier if I new what these actually did.
[Mana manipulation: makes mana easier to use]
[Slash:A basic skill that increases the power of any slashing motion this includes your hands]
[Beasts ears:Increases hearing greatly and gives increased spatial awareness]
[Soundwave:Allows you to project powerful Soundwave from your throat]
[Review:Allows for increased visual acuity as well as storage and playback of all things you see]
[Insight:Allows you to see a screen depicting skills,abilities,and stats for anyone weaker than you]
[Weapon Mastery:is a skill that forces mana throughout your body and mind to increases both your knowledge and skill in wielding a weapon.What weapon it applies to is decided by the one picked during skill acquisition]
"Thanks system"I said because I didn't expect it to comply with my request.
"I think I'll go with [Mana manipulation],[Beasts ears],[Slash],and [Insight]".These should give me a decent base while also opening up future options.
[Would you like to acquire chosen skills Y/N]
"Yes"I said hesitantly thinking about the tornado again.
The feeling of skill acquisition is something that is both off-putting and embracing.It was like being given a new type of food you've never eaten but already knowing it delicious before you eat it."So now I need to figure out my next step." I said to help organize my thoughts.
[Open status]
"What?"I said not expecting an answer.
[Open status to view stats,skills and level among other things]
"Open status"I repeated back to the system.
[Status]
[Name: Lexington Corinth]
[Appearance]
[Stats]
[Skills]
[Magic]
[Equipment]
"Let's go with [Appearance]" I said trying to test the systems waters.
[Status]
[Appearance
Race:Human(+)
Hair:Brown
Eyes:Green
Skin:White
Build:Lean(Fit)]
"Okay accurate let's try [Stats]" I checked one of the unfamiliar tabs out of curiosity.
[Status]
[Stats
Strength:19
Agility:26
Endurance:23
Intelligence:16
Wisdom:17
Luck:20]
"Cool so that's how my Stats are divided. I wonder what all of these apply to...well guess it doesn't want to tell me yet"Questions for another time.
[Choose 1st Magic Attribute]
I already know what to go with for this.
"I choose Wind" If that tornado taught me anything then it's that wind and lighting hurt way more than advertised.
[Choose 2nd Magic Attribute]
This is a no-brainer."I chose lighting" It complements wind and gives me more long range attacks. I might even be able to use it to enhance my body.
[Status]
[Magic
Wind Attribute
Lighting Attribute]
"Good enough, system tell me what's next." I said impatient to finish and see my family again.
[Are you prepared to start your training host]
"Yes"I said very confidently only to be blindsided by the systems next statement.
[We will start your training by telling you about the world you will be transferred to]