Vaanavan was silent for a long time, he could not continued to think of all this as a lie and delusion anymore, he don't know, what to do he felt out of place 'This was not his world'.
He kind of felt horrible, after learning all of that, uncomfortable and restless. Vaanavan wasn't afraid of death, would welcome it, but he was terrified by what it might managed to put one through, unlike the knights who publicly showing off their stumped limbs as if it was some honorable medal, he wasn't fooled by them.
As a child born in the knight family his perception was different from citizens and knew the hardships of these people and their mentality aftermath when, they forced to retire because of their disability. when he fought the barbarians for empire representing Academy with other teachers, he prayed for a swift death than tragic survival. He lucked out survived them with just some scars but when he started understand his current situation he was extremely unwilling and felt like the sky about to crush his head.
He couldn't understand why the system chose him and that Pitiful First host 'Should it not be very easy to chose someone from this world. to solve the problems for them?'
Say If he was from this world and his fellow Humans facing a catrostophe, He would be very motivated to try his very best to finish this task but all he think was peaceful death that was snatched by the system 'Why me? wasn't he unfortunate enough?' So Vaanavan having this one of 'why moment' in his life, he didn't even have settled down after became reputatable knight.
When he calm enough to asked this question to the system, answer was nothing he was expecting: hearing this enough made him ground his teeth, very angry would be an understatement to his current feelings. He never felt this frustrated and furious in his life but what can he do?
[Host! From my understanding, you are always waiting for an opportunity, want to experience a free and an unfettered life. You finally got it, I grant it to you as a show of good faith, For our Partnership]
' OPPORTUNITY! your head, how came this can be an opportunity ' Indeed he wanted to be a scholar, who roam the world; well at least his empire, made a name for himself but live a humble and carefree life but had awe and admiration of people with his knowledge.
That was a dream when he was still a kid, but he was already satisfied with his humble life in Academy, it's indeed a change in his mindset, he has good reputation, there was even one woman to his liking and reporiciate his interest, whom he was planning to court; it wouldn't be long before he start a family.
"I don't have such a unrealistic dreams anymore, all I wanted was settle down, have family, live a calm and content loving life" he, particulaly enunciate the later part but his tone was bitter. he came to conclusion it wanted to agitated and infuriating him for it's entertainment, he wasn't willing to talk anymore 'What an evil, twisted system'
[Host, Why can't you firm in your goal, is this Mission really not to your liking?]
He went into sit-down on his rock platform cross legged, ignored the system, he wants to have some time for himself not interested in it's chit chat. he was trying to distract his mind, a peculiar memory flashed before his eyes.
"System... Show My Status " he hesitantly imitate the first host. like magic a blue screen opened in front of him it gave off an ethereal feeling of being there and not the words started to appeared onit, The words were Radiant language letters of Flowing Light Empire , he was familiar with in his world; unlike weird type of glyphs from The first host.
Vaanavan frowned, there was no similarities between both. Although he wasn't familiar with that glyphs he had mysterious understanding towards it, from the memories. So he come to the conclusion, the contents in the screens were different.
[Name : Vaanavan]
[Race : Human]
[Age : 19(29) ]
[Lifespan : 300]
[Existence : Mortal]
[World : Norda (Mortal world)]
[Innate Power : None ]
[Dharma : None]
[Magic : None]
[Cultivation : On Hold]
[Equipment : None]
[Techniques : None]
[Blessings]
[Blessing of Norda : Because of your selflessness and forwardness to put your life in the line for Norda, you are considered her favorite children]
[Underdog : As a forefather of humans your luck is unprecedented]
[Child of Destiny : You are born to fight for your Destiny]
[Person facing Calamity : You are shouldering humanities Existence and future]
[Unfettered Entity : You are destined to be an unparalleled and invincible existence]
[Primal Orgin : -- ]
Vaanavan look at the interface with blank expression, he did indeed expect the system do something but sabotage him like this is unacceptable! he grounded his teeth.
"Why is my Status seemed very different from what I've seen in First host" Vaanavan asked in gloomy tone.
[Indeed, that is the case, I have selected each differently for specific reason. Host can rest assured it is the most suitable interface for you]
Vaanavan face darkened by the system bold reply " I don't see anything, worth mentioning though he, has everything listed in, I know he can improve them I don't have any states aside from my lifespan seem little higher all I got was some useless titles and most of them didn't seemed do me any good to me"
He was scowling not only his soul got dragged here, he got to sealed in some dark cave now he was being treated unfair. Vaanavan wasn't one to fuss over minor inconvenience, he was often went out of his ways to avoid trouble but he couldn't calm his agitated mind continue to experience shock in continuously.
The first host has a simple and easy to understand features even Vaanavan only watched few times the uses he has good grasp, he has classification of every state if he doing some exercise his strength and dexarity increase along with endurance, If he cultivating his vitality and health improve along with mana and so and so.
Then why does he get such an unfair treatment, unlike first host he was an advanced knight so why was his cultivation showed on hold he also couldn't open the last thing it seems hidden wasn't it plain bullying?he was unable to calm his mind.
[As I mentioned to the host previously, I acted according to which suits you best.... unlike, the previous host your talent is much better, that's right I hidden your talent for your own good]
After a brief pause system thought of something, [Host doesn't have to think things like that, the previous host is a ordinary human, while you are at better starting already a life-force cultivator. As you can see your lifespan is higher you obviously have cultivation but I don't bother to show]
Vaanavan scoffed " why not? don't tell me it also have to be kept secret?" he asked sneered at the calculations of system.
[It's nothing like that, do to your innate talents and certain circumstances, you don't have to go through hardships of cultivation; I can bring your cultivation to certain level, from there you have to be work on your own]
he stunned for a second, not knowing, how to take the statement " What do you mean, like you could increase my cultivation?" he was sure the system said something similar.
[That's Correct, as I am capable enough in this situation, under normal condition you can't level up to the top in one go, certain conditions have to meet]
Vaanavan speechless by it's claims, " Nonsense, you clearly give out cultivation technique and other technique as a rewards but you are saying such a absurd things to me, you are going overboard" the system didn't even bother to reply anymore.
after some minutes his face was grave," Then give me fighting technique and other auxiliary skills I am not willing to wait for death"
[That's unnecessary]
"You!.... Don't take me as an idiot, I personally fight war, don't tell me I can survive by hiding inside the cave" he asked with desperation.
[I believe Host has what it takes to raise above the top, so me giving out stuffs or something only going to be a Hinder in your journey]
"...."
Vaanavan face was pale, his eyes are gloomy slowly losing it's radiance. It seems system really playing him to dead. he took a deep breath, "You are planning to kill me, like the previous host don't you, I even started doubt what half of you said to me" there was silence.
[Host is starting to assuming things, I never killed previous host, system cannot harm it host]
Did he believes all of this nonsense? the system with out shame boldly lying on his face like it didn't torture him sometimes ago.
[That is System correcting host behavior and Demanner. I only preparing you to act as a forefather of humans here, nothing else; if host didn't remember I'm called Impartial system ]
" You sure despicable, what a grand name! Did you give such a name for yourself? more like self-centered system " he wasn't going to put with it anymore he was a dignified knight not a pawn.
[hmm? Does the Host have some problem with my title?] system voice seems was bristled little by his comment.
"hehehe, That's Correct and send my soul back I'm not willing to work for you, I preferred peace I deserve better than this" he certainly wouldn't be in any partnership regardless of how powerful the system it may be.
[Are you sure, Host want that?]
He nodded in firm manner, not even bothered to talk to it.
[Don't you want to save your Mother, wanted to ask my help. I can give her a chance in life] the system voice teasing in his ears. yes he was shocked, he almost concluded that she would pass away and forgotten by everyone else exclude him; as for his father he has other family and sons so aside from brief sadness and grief there was nothing to be expected.
But Why did it ask such a question? his heart started thumping wildly in his heart. 'Does the system could save his mother, but it doesn't tell me before?' he of course want his, mother to have good health, live little longer although he couldn't be there, surely his father would look after her he can trust him this much at least.
"You can cure my mother, what is this chance?" Vaanavan asked, little anxious.
[Unfortunately, No]
"....." he, felt like threwed into cold water by the System. when he was about to burst from anger the system spoke.
[Host! don't misunderstand, I said to grant her chance not to cure her, your mother died on the same day I brought you here. Just when you were getting drunk; I know you were sentimental with your Mother I made some arrangements for her]
"She died on that day!?..... you made arrangements?" his head buzzed he never Expected this at least she can hold on a weak.
"Impossible! I don't believe this!? Impossible!" he was starting get hyperventilate. The world started to spin there was a silver light surrounded his body, his breathing stabilized his mind was calm aside from his dropping eyes everything was normal.
[Does Host want to visit see your mother? ] system asked in hesitation, Vaanavan nodded dumbly.
Vaanavan once again experience, magical situation of pulled in to the dream, he was very familiar with this surrounding it was his house, he was growing up here. the simple one story house was deserted and locked, he was looked around the garden, he was used to play here with his parents and his mother spent her time looking after flowers or knitting clothes near window.
He felt a familiar pull, he was appeard inside her room; looking melancholic at the room his gaze paused on the bed side, " This?.... YOU DESPICABLE SYSTEM, HOW DARE YOU? ILL FIGHT YOU TO DEATH!" his eyes redden, tears streaming down he turned his head away didn't dare to look.
On the side a transparent figure stared ahead lifelessly, it didn't notice him or show any other reaction just standing there motionlessly. he felt his heart ache and couldn't look at his mother's expressionless dull state.
[Why are you shouting at me? I just simply preserved her soul. Considering how sentimental being to your mother, I decided to hold her soul from passed on]
his voice was cold" Since she was about to pass on why didn't you let her go"
[Are you saying, you don't want to give her another chance to live?]
" You can resurrect her? or it's reincarnation" he asked broodingly.
[I can't do neither, but since she had connections to you I can rebirth her in Norda as a human, the world wouldn't reject her.]
[Yes there is no reincarnation, but I can do this much at least, are you agreeing with this?] as it read his mind inform this to him.
Vaanavan said without turning to take another look "Then, let her go, I promise that in the name of my honour and my name , I'll work for you. Let her soul pass away, I don't want her soul feel any more miserable"
[Is that your decision? she can have better life there]
He Desceivly shook his head, "I don't want lose her once again, she belonged here! so was I?.... Mother farewell, your son can give you the peace you deserve I will forever in your debt and remember your care in my heart" he bowed towards her the transperant soul for the first time show some reaction turned it's head towards an empty space before her frowning before became expressionless.
[That's good, I'll release the soul] the soul showed startled expression before disappearing mysteriously.
Vaanavan's expression didn't change when he out of that magical state, after sat silently he didn't sleep in the last few days doesn't seem like necessary.
The system didn't lying to him or anything from the beginning, it only chose to not mention one specific detail from the very start. Vaanavan did indeed poisoned not by someone but this was his own doing, on his way home, he killed a ferocious beast that occupied the cave for home.
When he checked out the cave for precautions, he found a vine fruit emitting very a strong life-force and eaten it. there is such a fruits in the wilderness he thought it might increase his life force and it did that very night : The only problem is unlike most wild fruits, it was one of rare fruit with certain type of an attribute in them any human or beasts that doesn't have attribute ate this have to suffer the consequences.
such a knowledge wasn't wide spreaden aside from physician and medicine masters most people are ignorant in such a matter, Vaanavan has zero herb knowledge. if it was an ignorant Exemplary knight or Radiant knight they could have survived this at most they have stomach problems.
Vaanavan life force was unknown to him started corroded in the next few days, when he visited his mother he used his life-force to suppress the fever but the opposite happened. System didn't do that out of goodwill, it was a unique being on it's own. It was born out of heaven and earth on its own a unique treasure, it was an sentinant being had it's own emotions but never understand other creatures emotions before.
Even if Vaanavan didn't agree he could do nothing but it's introduction, it predicted he might be unwilling so it was planning to made an agreement with him to gave rebirth to his mother in Norda, but who knows he would refuse this was okay as well. It didn't understand he misunderstood things, even if he thinks system wouldn't care after all it's go out of it's way to make a deal it did nothing wrong from it's perspective.