Chapter 5 - Fate Cards?

Following her order, I open my status window.

[Info]

Name: Zephyr Orion Caesar

Race: Human

Gender: Male

Age: 14

[Traits]

Positive: 「SSS: Heavenly Talented Swordsman」「A: Will」「SS: Intelligence」「S: Charmer」「A: Observer」➨「S: Observer」

Negatives:「SSS: Curse of Weakness」「B: Terminally ill」「SS: Trash Mage」「A: Loser」

[Skills and Abilities]

Martial Arts: None

Skills: None

[Fate]

Number of Fate Coins: 7

Fate Draw

[Attributes]

Strength: 3

Agility: 2

Defence: 1

Stamina: 1

Dexterity: 8 (51)

Charm: 45 (92 Hidden)』

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[Trait: Observer

Type: Passive/Active

Class: A Rank (Positive)

Description: A trait once possessed by the number one Ranker of Blue Star planet.

Use: This skill enhances the user's ability to observe and perceive details in their surroundings with great precision and accuracy.....

An additional effect (I): Can bypass any illusion.

Cost: 5 MP for every minute it's activated.

An additional effect (II): Can see in slow motion for 10 seconds.

Use: Can only be used once a week.

Timer: 6 days 23 hours and 43 minutes.]

"Woow....!" I subconsciously shouted. "...wtf!"

As I looked around the changes, I could not help but be amazed by the changes.

The trait "Observer" had undergone an upgrade, now classified as an S Rank trait. The abilities it provided were beyond anything I could have imagined.

Even though only skill was added, it was more than powerful.

I could now activate the trait to see in slow motion for ten seconds, a skill that could be incredibly useful in combat or other critical situations.

However, the skill was limited to a use per week. Although, I was disappointed but still if I use it carefully, I could at least save my life.

"Young Master, are you alright?" Elisha asked, concerned by my sudden outburst.

I blinked and turned to her, offering a sheepish smile. "Yeah, I'm fine. I am just feeling a lot better after beating Ron."

Elisha seemed relieved by my response, but she still looked worried. "You really scared me there, young master. I was so afraid that Ron would seriously hurt you."

"I know, Elisha, and I'm sorry for making you worry. But don't worry, I'm tougher than I look," I reassured her.

"Indeed, you are," she said, a small smile appearing on her face.

With a relieved expression, she continued. "I don't know why but I feel something has changed about you, Young Master."

"Something....Changed?"

"Your eyes... Your eyes are not the same as they were before."

"How so..?" I was a little surprised but then again Zephyr has never acted like this.

She shrugged slightly, a small smile playing at the corners of her lips.

"I can't explain it, Young Master. It's just a feeling I have, an intuition perhaps. But it's as if I can see a spark in your eyes that wasn't there before. A spark of certainty and determination."

"Your eyes seem... more confident, it's....as if you're seeing far into the future."

Honestly, I was surprised, how could she tell so accurately?

Seeing my expression, Elisha chuckled softly. "I don't mean it literally, Young Master. It's just that your gaze holds a newfound sense of purpose. It's as if you have found a path you want to follow, and you're willing to face whatever challenges come your way."

Well, what she said wasn't false. From the moment I was here, my one and only goal was to survive and live a better life.

I wasn't prepared to face the same fate as in my past life. I wanted to live this life peacefully and for that, I have to become strong.

After a few minutes, Elisha left for work after ensuring I didn't get injured or hurt anywhere.

Now that, I was alone I opened the system to check how many fate coins I had accumulated after the hard work.

— –

[Fate]

Number of Fate Coins: 17

Fate Draw

— –

"Wow! I have accumulated quite a lot of fate coins. Let's see what skill I get." I was excited about the skill I will get next.

I moved my hand towards the draw.

The moment I selected the option, a mystical glow enveloped the screen, and the Fate Draw began.

The images flickered before my eyes, revealing various symbols and potential rewards. My heart pounded with anticipation as I wondered what fate had in store for me this time.

Finally, the images settled, and the reward was revealed:

[Fate Draw Result]

[Better luck next time]

"huh...? Ok, ok, it happens sometimes." I was disappointed after getting nothing but I assured myself.

I used the draw again.

[Fate Draw Result]

[Better luck next time]

[Better luck next time]

[Better luck next time]

[Better luck next time]

...

"Why?!! Why?!! do you have a grudge against me?"

After using the draw ten times, the only thing I got was this disappointing and frustrating [Better luck next time] message.

...And yeah, if the message wasn't enough frustrating, I had a God who was laughing her ass off on me.

I couldn't help but mutter under my breath, "Of course, I must be the incarnation of bad luck."

Just as I was about to draw again, the God of Fate stopped me.

"Hmm..."

Curious about the God of Fate's message, I decided to follow her advice and check the system as she suggested.

With a sense of anticipation, I opened the system interface once more to see if there was something I had missed.

— –

[Fate]

Number of Fate Coins: 17

Fate Draw

[New Feature has been added]

Fate Cards –

— –

I blinked in surprise as I read the new message that appeared in the system. "Fate Cards?" I muttered to myself, my curiosity piqued. I quickly clicked on the "Fate Cards" tab to see what it was all about.

— –

[Fate Cards]

• Bronze Card (Exchange 10 Fate Coins 1x BC)

• Silver Card (Exchange 100 Fate Coins 1x SC)

• Gold Card (Exchange 1000 Fate Coins 1x GC)

— –

"Huh..? What are these for?"

"Why did you have to add the shitty luck part?!!"

I let out a sigh of frustration, but I could not do anything about it. Right now I should focus on changing my fate.