'Yes' I said within my head as time seemed to stop.
I had long since decided what energy I wanted to awaken so seeing that the system allows me to pick its stupid not to go with the best choice.
I selected Qi for many reasons, the first being that it had the most potential of the three energies. The only reason for it being considered on par with Mana is that people haven't come up with good cultivation techniques. The other reason I picked Qi is because I had faith in the system to provide things for cultivation. In truth I was gambling since I didn't know for certain but I'm willing to risk it.
Is this really a serious question?
The easiest decision of my life. Of course I won't go out and terrorize people but I won't help when my life's in danger. I would like to think of myself as an Anti-Hero but since that's not an answer I'm closer to being a villain then a hero. I get that some people may have a hero complex but why should I struggle in my new life?
Why should I be a puppet for someone else?
Why should I save people who will eventually forget me?
< To Live A Life Free Of Worry One Must Be Strong Enough To Preserve That Life. What Are You Willing To Go Through To Preserve Your Life Of Happiness?>
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I guess it wants me to say it even though I've thought about it 100 times.
"Everything. I'll go through pain not even god could imagine if it means I'll be strong enough to live the life I want. A life with happiness, a life with love, a life free of control."
< Bloody Asura Body Refinement Technique>
< Emperor Insanity Qi Refinement Technique>
< The System Has Determined That These Are Adequate Gifts Based on Answers Given By The Host and Future Events>
'Wait what futu...' Before I could finish my thoughts, time started moving again and the crystal in front of me glowed insanely bright.
As each second passed the glow became brighter and brighter until cracks started forming on the crystal. Seven colors appeared within the crystal then it shattered. The room was silent as I looked around and saw disbelief in the eyes of everyone in the room.
"Ummm..... Your Majesty the kid has a 7 element high grade affinity with Qi."
One of the strangers in the room said to another.
"Well Duke Tobruk it seems your son is a one of a kind genius or should I say monster. Hell not even my kids have such talent. Say Nikola what elements did the kid awaken."
" The kid awakened elemental affinity with Blood, Fire, Wind, Lightning, Darkness, Death, and Space Your Majesty."
As the king heard this he began to laugh hysterically.
" A true monster indeed, I have to admit Tobruk. I am pretty jealous right now. I thought the triplets of Duke Tempest were monsters and they are but this kid is on another level."
"Well anyway I guess I shouldn't complain because my children are pretty strong. Duke Tobruk since your child has awakened with excellent talent we shall introduce him into society. Of course we need to hold back on the details a bit as we don't want our enemies to find another reason to hate us."
As the king continued to talk to my father my mind was in ruin.
'A Duke and a King what the F'
I mean I would understand if it was 200 years ago but it's almost the 2000's and I'm pretty sure I'm located within the former USA so what happened. The best I could guess is that the change happened during WW3 but I can only know once I get a book on the topic.
" Andrew Tobruk "
Hearing my name called I snapped towards the man that they called the king.
"Yes, your majesty"
I replied without bowing. I know it was risky but why would I bow to a man who I know nothing about. Once I get to know him and if I consider him a just king then I will bow out of respect but till that day comes I'd rather die.
" Since you have been proven to be worthy of the title of heir you shall be allowed to finally live a normal noble life. I know you may not understand the circumstances which lead to you being alone for 5 years but it was with everyone's best interest in mind. However that is all over now so no need to be reminded of the past as the future is what matters. With that in mind I give my blessing to the Tobruk family."
"Thank you, my king," I said together with my parents even though I had no idea what a blessing was.
" I shall take my leave first." The king said as the other strangers followed behind him leaving me with my father and mother.
My mother didn't waste a second as she ran over and squeezed me in a bear hug. The hug felt like an eternity as we stayed in each other's embrace. I felt tears stream down my face but I didn't care. Even though I had barely met her I couldn't help but feel happy within her embrace. I guess this is the parental affection that so many people talked about in my past life. It wasn't a bad thing.
'Deactivate Serenity' I thought
I didn't want to hold back my emotions anymore. The new me wouldn't make the same mistakes as the last.