"W-Who, Who's there?" he called out, frightened.
"Come out!"
Ethan shouted, his eyes scanning the surroundings in search of the sound's origin. Yet, to his bewilderment, there was no one in sight. He was alone in his chamber without anyone in the vicinity.
Just as Ethan was about to dismiss the sound as a figment of his imagination, the voice echoed once more, more explicit this time, carrying an otherworldly tone.
"Congratulations on awakening the Celestial Kingdom System,"
Startled, Ethan's gaze fixed on the empty space before him. And then, as if conjured by magic, a transparent screen materialized in front of him, illuminating the balcony with its ethereal glow. Staring at the celestial screen, Ethan's mind raced with curiosity, and a hint of fear thumped in the back of his mind.
"What is this? Could it be?" he blankly stared at the screen, his fear fading away as he slowly realized what was happening.
As if sensing his thoughts, the screen began to unveil its purpose. It revealed a myriad of options, each representing a different aspect of the Celestial Kingdom System.
There were categories dedicated to military power and strength, military strategies, economic development, kingdom ranking, and even personal growth.
Ethan's eyes widened in astonishment as he stared at the screen, subconsciously mumbling: "Status."
As an avid reader in his previous life, Ethan knew the system was his chance at glory and power.
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Status
Name: Ethan Darkwood
Level: Early-stage Trainee
Equipment: None
Breathing Techniques: None
Money: 136 Gold
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Kingdom Status
Kingdom Ranking: 6th-Tier
Military Strength: Conditions not met
Conditions not met.
Unable to level up.
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With the Celestial Kingdom System as his guide, Ethan Darkwood, the transmigrator-turned-king, would embark on a transformative path, poised to shape the destiny of the Kingdom of Verdant Vale and his own extraordinary existence.
*Ding*
Once more, the familiar sound echoed in his head. The system issued its first quest.
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*System Quest*
Defeat the incoming invaders 0/150
Quest Reward: Celestial Life Breathing Technique
Failure: Death
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