I woke up to being squeezed by Summer, who was smiling and drooling in her sleep. 'Even when she acts so goofy, she's beautiful,' I think as I carefully pull myself from her embrace. I look around at the ten sleeping bodies around the room. 'Wait, wasn't what's his name supposed to be on watch,' I think as I see him passed out by the door.
I immediately activated my sensory abilities to make sure that no Grimm or threat caused this. Seeing nothing makes me pissed, 'This lazy coward put us all in danger just to take a nap,' I think as I walk past him. 'I'll let your wife deal with you. Open shop tab,' I think as I step outside.
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Abilities
[S] [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F]
'Open abilities E tab,' I think.
~Chakra Control Class E lvl ~
The User has unlocked the ability to gather, manipulate, and strengthen the mysterious power of chakra. Techniques using this ability will be shown on the skills page.
[Cost: 1500 Exp]
~Eagle Vision Class E lvl 1~
The User has unlocked the ability to utilize all his senses as extrasensory perception or sixth sense. As a result, the User will be able to see and detect their objectives and people. This ability can evolve based on the User's use and intentions.
[Cost: 1500 Exp]
~Conduit Class E lvl 1~
The User has unlocked the ability within the User's genes, granting superhuman abilities afforded to them by the presence of the conduit gene. The User will be randomly given a prime conduit ability.
[Cost: 1500 Exp]
I decided to get eagle vision and the conduit gene. I just have hope I get something I can use effectively. If I get something like paper or digital, it could be interesting but not very practical in this world, but stone or water would be perfect.
[Conduit DNA detected]
[Randomizing Conduit power]
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[Psychic]
[Psychic Conduit gene selected]
[Physical Stats increased by 20]
[Mental Stats increased by 30]
[Base skills selected: Oneirokinesis and Psychometry]
[Warning: Conduit Gene cannot be leveled up until base skills are fully mastered]
~Psychometry Class F lvl 1 0/5 Exp~
The User has unlocked this ability through the conduit gene. This ability allows the User to obtain information about a person or object through touch.
~Oneirokinesis Class F lvl 1 0/5 Exp~
The User has unlocked this ability through the conduit gene. This ability allows the User to manipulate dreams.
'Ok, isn't my luck like over a hundred? I can accept psychic as the gene type cause that's somewhat cool, but what is with these skills? Neither of these helps me cover my disabled skill,' I think as I max out the skills and level the ability.
[New skills selected: Morality Sense and Danger Intuition]
~Moralitly Sense Class F lvl 1 0/5 Exp~
The User has unlocked this ability through the conduit gene. This ability allows the User to sense the morality of another.
~Danger Intuition Class F lvl 1 0/5 Exp~
The User has unlocked this ability through the conduit gene. This ability allows the User to sense danger, acute danger, potential, or impending danger to the User's well-being.
'Ok, danger sense seems good, but it doesn't seem like I'm going to get any useful skills for my current situation,' I think, maxing out the skill levels but not the ability. Sighing, I look over the wintery beauty of my home for the last year, and my frustration slowly gives way to somber admiration as the sun rises.
"SOLOMON!" Summer screaming snapped me out of my stupor. I call over my should, "Over here." Suddenly a flurry of petals whisks me up into its embrace as Summer goes into overprotective mom mode, "Why are you outside? Are you trying to catch a cold? Look, your nose is red, that means you are cold and should be inside! Come on, let go inside and get something to eat."
I couldn't help myself and started laughing. "Why are you laughing, Mister!" she says to me. "I'm sorry. I just never had anyone worry over me like this before," I say in response. She looked at me with a sad look and held me tighter.
I meekly smile after mentally kicking myself for what I said as I see her trying to mask her worry. "Don't worry, you're here now, so I'm not alone," I say quickly, lamenting that my absurd charisma and intelligence couldn't keep me from saying something so cringy.
I decided to use my new powers due to a strange urge and curiosity about whether she would yeet me off the cliff for what I said. So, willing my conduit powers to work, I'm hit with a sense of extreme goodness and justice, followed by a strong sense of worry, sadness, protectiveness, a budding sense of love, and… longing? 'Hmm, I guess she's been any from home for a while,' I think.
Sturring from the best sleep I've had in years, I just felt great, and Solomon was perfectly warm and smelled like sunflowers for some reason. I stretch carefully as to not to wake Solomon. Then I realize he isn't in my arms, 'No matter, he probably woke up before me and got some food or stoked the fire,' I think, trying not to panic. I sit up and look around and see everyone asleep but no Solomon.
Panicking, I shoot up and look around again, then not caring if I woke everybody, I scream, "SOLOMON!" I heard him call out from outside, and petal burst outside and grabbed him. Squeezing him tight, I send a flurry of questions at him.
But he just laughs, 'This little trouble maker,' I think as I ask him why he is laughing and what he tells me breaks my heart. "I'm sorry. I just never had anyone worry over me like this before," he says in response and stares at me for a few seconds, then smiles meekly and says, "Don't worry, you're here now, so I'm not alone,"
In those few seconds standing before the entrance to his once empty home, I felt connected to him, and my motherly protectiveness kicked in, and that is when I decided that I'm keeping him. I know Tie will kick up a fuss about another kid to raise, especially a boy, but he doesn't help in raising the two we have anyway.
"Why are you asleep, Will!" I hear Meg scream. Turning around, I walk in and past the angry wife and the dazed and confused husband. Everyone asleep after my outburst is definitely awake after hers. 'Good, we can get a head start on planning and crafting,' I think as I set Solomon down.
The little cutie runs off towards the supplies. I turn and walk towards the fireplace and throw some logs on the dying fire. "So what's the grand plan, oh great huntress," I hear and turn to see the pilot who finally removed his helmet. He is a mildly handsome pale ginger.
"First, we'll talk to everyone and try to piece together the terrain we might face. Next, we'll strategize our moving and camp formation. Finally, we'll make the cloaks and boots, if there's enough left over, maybe some mittens. It'll cut a few hours of our daylight to travel, but I feel it's necessary," I said with confidence.
After we gathered everyone up, we finally caught a break. From what everyone was saying, the terrain was mostly open plains and some forests, though the forest could be marshes and swamps. Next, we went over formations, "As we travel, we hunters will be in a triangle around the group, don't leave the triangle." I say as everyone save Solomon is huddled around me.
I look over and see he's playing with the hides, 'Cute, he's trying to help,' I think, and I hear Will speak up, instantly souring my mode. "I think Solomon should be on the perimeter too. He may be extremely young, but he is probably more powerful than the three of us combined," he says. Meg and I turn to stare pure venom at him.
"Actually, making a child fight Grimm is stupid. Pretend I did say anything," He gulped nervously. I smile and say, "Ok, when we camp, one hunter will be on watch with two civilians and will switch off after four hours. That way, there's always a hunter to deal with any problems that come up. Any questions?" I immediately regretted it as they started bombarding me with questions.
After a while of wasting precious time on needless questions, Solomon comes over and yells, "Enough! The only questions you should be worried about are food, water, shelter, and danger. First, we have enough food to last us a couple of days, if we ration it properly. Second, water isn't an issue as we can just fill our waterskins with snow and melt it up with our body heat as we travel. Third, shelter is something we should keep a lookout for as we travel. Lastly, if we run into danger, you all need to do is stick together and allow the hunters and I to defend you."
I smile at him, coming to my rescue again, but then he says, "Alright, now everyone grab a cloak, a pair of boots, a pair of gloves, a sleeping bag, and two waterskins. Don't take more than your fair share. I've already pummeled one of you twice, and I'm not afraid to do it again."
Stunned by this, I look over, and on the other side of the room are eleven sets of cloaks, boots, gloves, a lot of large full waterskins, and sleeping bags, all neatly arranged. 'This child truly is a godsend,' I think, amazed at how quickly he put that all together in a short amount of time.
He looks at me with a determined look and nods before walking off to grab his own set. 'Honestly, dependable and adorable, he's definitely going to be a lady killer when he's older,' I think as I walk after him.
As I walk away from Summer, I feel a little guilty because my persuasion and manipulation leveled during our interaction. 'Why did that pop off? What did I convince her of? Did I convince her to adopt me?' I think.
I grab my cloak and waterskins and lean against the brick by the entrance, waiting for everyone else to finish. While waiting, I think about the necklace, 'There were never any magical items in RWBY. Does that mean the system took the stuff I said as a joke into account when choosing a timeline? ...Poor Nora and Pyrrha, I've cucked them of their boyfriends before they even knew it.'
My thoughts drift to Ozpin, 'I hate the idea of going to a lab, but Ozpin has too much influence and an unknown amount of power. The show made him look weaker than Salem, but this is a different timeline. They could be infinitely stronger than their canon counterparts. He can set the world against me with a single call, there is a big chance he might not be able to take me in a straight fight, but he can't really die. He also has the best hunters, equipment, and networks in his pocket, one hunter which will or currently does own an entire country,' I think as my thoughts turn to Ironwood.
'His semblance makes him borderline psychotic when in use, and he's headstrong even without it. He's not as big a danger as Ozpin, but he'll try to block me and take me down at every turn if he perceives me as a threat. Not to mention exposing my secrets to the rest of the Altas council to justify why I'm a threat. Which would trickle down until it gets to someone who is dumb enough to take a go at me or someone I care about,' I think as everyone finishes putting of their gear.
'If I play along, I'll keep Ozpin off my back, and Ironwood might actively work to suppress any leaks about my abilities until I'm strong and influential enough to do it myself, and I might be able to glean some leads on what the system is. Then, once my influence grows to the point that they can't betray me on a whim, we'll see if they're worth truly siding with,' I begrudgingly decide.
"And what could a handsome little man like you be thinking about so fiercely," Meg says to me. Looking up, both she and Summer are smiling at me wearing the gear I made. "I was wondering what cookies are," I respond with the first thing that pops in my head.
Summer looks at me like I told her; her dog got shot and Meg frowns but quickly returns to a smile. Then, Meg says to me, "They're super awesome treats for good little children, so if you are really good, me and Summer will get you a whole bunch."
I just accept that they'll be talking to me like that for a while and smile back. "If everyone's ready, then we better set off," I say to them. Looking past them at everyone standing around waiting for directions on what to do next.
Summer looks behind her and says, "Right, if everyone is ready, then Meg and I will head down and make sure the coast is clear." She takes Meg's hand, and petal bursts out of the room and down the stairs.
I could use my sensory abilities to check if it's clear, but the less she knows about my powers, the less Ozpin knows. So far, the only thing she could know is that I'm extremely intelligent for my age, I heal extremely fast, I have great combative ability, and a little bit about my ability ki control. So let's try to keep it that way.
Summer comes back a few minutes later and gives the all-clear. We all head parallel with the lake away from the mountain. After inquiring, I learned we are heading south.
While walking, I decided to see how eagle vision would work with my other sensing powers. After activating all three, I'm amazed by the focus of it. If one ability was looking at an old fuzzy screen and two was looking at a normal one, then with all three, it's like seeing everything around me in 4k.
Everything within the immediate vicinity around me was clearly and perfectly defined, from people's measurements and the exact distance between them, to the fact that the Will is gripping his pistol a little too hard. I could also see that the old geezer from last night was carrying a long wooden shiv.
'That idiot is nothing but trouble. Hopefully, he doesn't plan to use it to make martyrs of others,' I think before deciding to test the distance, I notice that it gets fuzzier the farther away from me it gets. After about ten miles, it becomes too indistinct and matches my sensory mix without eagle vision.
The only downside to utilizing all three was the mental strain is extremely higher, and now that I know I can get damaged by doing too much at once, I'll have to be careful about using this with my other abilities. 'I wonder if increasing my mental stats will help combat that problem and by how much,' I think.
We walked for hours through the snow. Nothing attacked us, but I didn't receive the reward for the mission, so I know we are not out of danger yet.
"You've been walking for a while now, little one. I know walking can be hard for a child, so would you like me to carry you?" the old doctor asks as she steps next to me. This being the first time I really paid attention to her apparel, she's a rather plain-looking woman with black hair, wearing a lab coat, a green button-up shirt, and brown slacks under her cloak. I decide to dig for information, so I say, "My name's Solomon Cain. What's yours?"
"My name is Doctor Mourvedre Merlot, little one, but you can call me Auntie Merlot," she says with a smile that totally doesn't look sinister at all. I immediately activate all my sensory abilities and spy a set of vials in her coat pocket. One of which was filled with a substance radiating with purple and gold light. 'Shit, she has my blood. She probably got it when I passed out,' I think.
"No, thank you. I don't want to be a bother," I say and rush forward a bit before she can respond. 'If she is related to the psycho Doctor Merlot, then I need to get that vial away from her or destroy the sample,' I think, pissed that this crap has started so soon.
We walk until the sun starts to set, the group begins to set up camp under a particularly dense part of the forest. 'Smart, with how close the trees are together and the number of bushes and shrubs in the area, it'll be hard for anything to sneak up on us,' I think as I lay down my sleeping bag.
Summer and Meg lay their bags next to mine. Summer says to me, "We've been walking a while. Are you ok little guy?" I smile and respond with a thumbs up. Summer and Meg smile and take off their boots and sit on the sleeping bags.
Watching them rub their sore feet, I decide to take a risk and buy the E version of the masseur skill. "Need some help?" I ask while sitting by Summer and start rubbing her feet. "Oh, you don't have to do…," Summer starts to say but stops as she begins to blush slightly.
"Your really good at this, kiddo," I say to Solomon as I feel all the tension and pain leave my foot and is slowly being replaced with a pleasing warm feeling. The adorable child smiles and says, "Yeah, my feet get sore all the time, so I've had practice."
Meg giggles and says, "Me next, ok, Sully." He smiles and nods. 'He's always trying to help and protects people just because he can, even after all we brought him was nothing but trouble. He reminds me of the man Tie used to be,' I think as he moves on the other foot.
As Solomon gives us foot massages, Meg and I discuss the day's event, and how it was weird, we didn't see any Grimm today. Even at a distance, we should have seen at least a few. Meg believes all the Grimm in the area were killed or still attracted to the necklace, but I can't shake this uneasy feeling that we're missing something.
Meg and I decided to climb into Solomon's sleeping bag before we all turned in. He's just too adorable not to snuggle, especially when he's blushing so fiercely. Hopefully, Will will stay awake this time, and I'll switch out with him in a few hours. Then, as the smell of sunflowers hits our noses, we drift to sleep.
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Stats
[Level 10 Exp 0/335]
[Aura: 600/600]
[HP: 550/550]
[Ki level: 475/475]
[Exp: 70,877]
[Stat points: 0]
[Strength 140] ( 280)
[Can only be increased through the system]
[Dexterity 140] (280)
[Can only be increased through the system]
[Constitution 140] (280)
[Can only be increased through the system]
[Intelligence 150] (300)
[Can only be increased through the system]
[Wisdom 150] (300)
[Can only be increased through the system]
[Charisma 140] (280)
[Can only be increased through the system]
[Luck 120] (240)
[Can only be increased through the system]
Skills
~Craftsmanship Class F lvl 7 Exp 310/320~
Items made by the User will be stronger overall, equal to the class and level of this skill. Overall increase: 102%
~Survivalist Class F lvl 6 Exp 23/160~
The chance of User finding useful items to survive any predicament. Current chance 240%
~Weapons Master Class E lvl 4 Exp 780/20,480~
User has unlocked the knowledge of weapon mastery. The class and level reflect the User's effectiveness in using anything as a weapon.
~Leadership class E lvl 3 Exp 1,720/10,240~
With this skill, others will be willing to follow your guidance and have a greater chance of influencing those of higher grade/level.
~Genius Fighter Class E lvl 4 Exp 1,342/20,480~
To the User, simple strategies and tactics are second nature. The User shall be able to form moderately complex plans more easily.
~Persuasion/Manipulation Class F lvl 4 Exp 29/40~
User will have greater chances to persuade/manipulate others.
~Videography Class E lvl 4 0/20,480~
Users will have an increased chance of creating superior video, audio and familiarize themselves with camera equipment more easily.
~Discipline Class E lvl 3 Exp 6,362/10,240~
User will be more resistant to mentally and emotionally inhibiting effects such as rage, fatigue, fear, and pain.
~Marksman Class E lvl 1 Exp 0/2,560~
NOTICE: User's effective range can't exceed the effective range of the weapon used. Current effective range: 457.2 meters
~Embodiment Of An Apex Class E lvl 3 Exp 554/10,240~
The User has mastered the way of the apex predator. The User can now naturally assert that mastery as a force, prey or adversaries will become fearful of the User and will struggle not to be stunned with fear. Allies will feel a strong presence radiating from the User, boost courage and confidence, as well as feel safe when near the User. When in full force there is a chance for enemies to die of fright. Chance rating: 12%
~Teacher Class F lvl 7 Exp 12/320~
The User has spent extensive time teaching others. The rate at which others comprehend and understand how to utilize the knowledge you share will become greater the more these skill levels. Rate: 2100%
~Master Masseur Class E lvl 1 Exp 30/2,560~
The User has unlocked the knowledge of muscle therapy. Massages given by the User will refresh anyone and help positive muscle growth.
~Ki Techniques Class Var. lvl Var.~
Ki Orb Class F lvl Max - Ki cost: 1 or more. This skill is mastered, and due to that, orbs will only dissipate when dismissed or disrupted. [Warning: Due to overexertion Ki Orb is temporarily disabled. Time: 4 days 10 hours 2 minutes 53 seconds]
Ki Weapon Class E lvl 4 5,571/20,480 exp- Ki cost: 10 or more; the more Ki added, the stronger the weapon and the less concentration needed to maintain it.
Ki Restore Class E lvl 2 200/5,120 exp- Ki cost: 1 per second for 1% health; the more Ki added per second, the faster the healing rate. This skill is mastered, and due to that, it can restore limbs.
Ki Beam Class F lvl Max- Ki cost: 10 per second; the more added the stronger the beam. This skill is mastered, and due to that, it has double the maximum range.
Ki Sense Class F lvl Max- Ki cost: N/A, This skill is mastered and no longer costs Ki to use. This technique allows the User to see Ki and Its flow in himself and all living things.
Ki Union Class F lvl Max- Ki cost: N/A, This skill is mastered and no longer costs Ki to use. This technique allows the User to align or clash against the flow of other living things causing immense pleasure or pain depending on the amount of sync or desync.
Ki Guardian Class E lvl 1 0/2,560- Ki cost: Variable; the User can project Ki as a physical projection the more Ki is added the stronger the projection.
Ki Drain Class F lvl Max- Ki cost: N/A, This skill is mastered and no longer costs Ki to use. Using this technique the User can absorb Ki from around him to power other Ki techniques. [Warning: This technique cause degradation to Ki Control]
~Conduit Gene Class Var. lvl Var.~
~Psychometry Class F lvl Max~
This ability allows the User to obtain information about a person or object through touch.
~Oneirokinesis Class F lvl Max~
This ability allows the User to completely control the dreams of anyone.
~Moralitly Sense Class F lvl Max~
This ability allows the User to passively sense the morality of others around the User.
~Danger Intuition Class F lvl 1 Max~
This ability allows the User to sense danger, acute danger, potential, or impending danger to the User and those around the User.
Abilities
~Genius Mind Class E lvl 6 Exp 9,655/81,920~
The User's mental ability learns, understands, and retains knowledge at 2x the rate of an ordinary person, any exp gained through training for skills will have this multiplier applied.
~Ki control Class E lvl 6 Exp 9,524/81,920~
The User has unlocked the ability to gather, manipulate, and strengthen the essence of life itself within and around the User. Techniques using this ability will be shown on the skills page
~Godling System Class S lvl Max~
The User has interfaced with the Godling System. User has access to all system functions that the user's level rates.
~Nature's Healing Presence Class D lvl 1 Exp 4,503/1,310,720~
Effective range and strength: 1 meter/s by 1% per min, scent: Sunflower
~Apex Predator Class E lvl 3 Exp 6,993/10,240 ~
The User's natural predatory instincts are the apex of predatory skill. Therefore, the User will naturally know how to perfectly stalk, track, and hunt prey or other predators and instinctively have an absolute inclination for sense of direction, the strength of the target, and the best hunting tactics to apply at all times.
~Scan Class E lvl 1 Exp 364/2,560~
The User has impressed the system and thus has been gifted with an ability. This ability will show a moderate amount of information about the target.
~Emotion Control Class E lvl 3 Exp 4,678/10,240~
The User has mastered the ability to sense emotion. The User can discern and track even the faintest trace of emotion. The User can even slightly influence them.
~Aura F lvl 9 Exp 2,280/2,280~
The User has unlocked the power of the soul. The User's soul has awakened, and it will protect the User. The User's stats will be increased by 100% when aura is active, but the User's aura pool will slowly drain over time. Drain: 1 per second [ERROR: Can not evolve through system]
~Eagle Vision Class E lvl 1 0/2,560 Exp~
The User has unlocked the ability to utilize all his senses as extrasensory perception or sixth sense. As a result, the User will be able to see and detect their objectives and people. This ability can evolve based on the User's use and intentions.
~Conduit Class E lvl 3 0/10,240 Exp~
The User has unlocked the ability within the User's genes, granting superhuman abilities afforded to them by the presence of the conduit gene. The User will be randomly given a prime conduit ability. Type-Psychic