[372 pages and the total number of words is 7,444,474... but it has no connection with you.]
The system mumbled, perplexed. Ken stared out into the expansive forest, his curiosity growing with each word the system spoke.
"Does the number have some meaning?"
Ken finally asked, his curiosity getting the best of him.
[Obviously... But it doesn't make sense. You are an anomaly, someone neither I nor Thraxis fully understand. Could it be related to that? Perhaps. If you didn't know, you're quite alluring to all spiritual life forms, including higher existences like me. So, for h—]
The system abruptly stopped, her voice vanishing into the ether.
[Hmm, looks like I can't reveal anything about 7,444,474 to you just yet.]
Ken nodded in understanding. "I see. There are things I shouldn't know at my current strength, so it's natural."
He didn't push further into the topic, knowing when to let things be. His attention shifted to the Book of Records, which was open to page 388. "Hmm, even the summary took 16 pages," he mused, flipping through a few lines and matching them with his memories.
After a brief read, he closed the book and unsummoned it, his mind drifting into memories. A smirk slowly spread across his face. "I guess I am the most stubborn Valxin to ever live..."
he commented, remembering a few events that led to his relationship with his dad to fall apart. Currently, he and his Dad are on OK terms, both care for the other but aren't so open about it, rarely meeting.
[It's your fault for not listening to him, but it's also his fault for not letting you do what was the best.]
The system commented, her tone back to lazy. The elegance she had at the beginning was completely gone.
"It doesn't matter!" Ken dismissed, stretching his body once more. He glanced to the side at another balcony that belonged to the room next to his. A smile came to his face, "It's time to wake her up," he muttered.
[Hoo~! Going to wake up the Adorable, little, cutie Valxin Princess now~]
She cooed, which was a surprise to Ken, but he didn't bother questioning it.
[But before that, you should check your status out.]
The system suddenly said and instantly a golden screen appeared in front of Ken, showing his status.
---Status---
Name: Ken Valxin
Title: The Anomaly {Given by Thraxis. It does nothing except denote you are Anomaly.}
Power: 14
Defense: 13
Agility: 13
Mana: 1,726
Aura: 16
Magic Circuit: F
Mana tier: 1
Skill: None
Affinities: (!&@^%((_!@_!)
---End---
[The Valxin family is an unstoppable force, yet only four of them remain in the world, and out of those, only three are true Valxins. Isn't it amusing? The strongest family has just three genuine members. I ensured that you would be born a Valxin because it's the mightiest family, the only one that rules the world—the Royalty of BlueVail. However, it's also the family that faces the greatest threats. The risk of the Valxin family being wiped out is high, so be cautious; I don't want my fun to end early~]
The system spoke. Laziness, amusement, expectation, and threat, mixed in her words.
Ken scanned his status, amused by the system's words. He couldn't help but chuckle.
'You underestimate me and the Valxin family. Either you are unaware of what happened in the Novel, or the butterfly effect of my existence is too influential and unpredictable.'
Ken thought but didn't voice it to the system. He instead pulled the talk in a different direction.
"The Valxin Family has too many enemies, and barely any allies." He shook his head, recalling a few things, "But I am one of the reasons why the Valxin Family got so many enemies."
A grin slowly spread across his face, filled with confidence and bloodlust. In the next moment, a white hue erupted from him, enveloping the entire balcony. This was his mana, responding to his emotions. Ken widened his eyes, quickly calmed down, and reabsorbed the mana, something he subconsciously did.
It was something he shouldn't be able to do... but only the system noticed it but chose not to comment on it.
"Ok, I am already starting off strong..." Ken dryly muttered a cold sweat on his forehead as he glanced at the room beside his, hoping she didn't wake up from his accident.
[Pft! Hahahahahaha!!! You have 1,726 mana, and you burst out with it! I am surprised that nothing was destroyed! Hahaha!!]
The system laughed.
Ken shook his head, "1,726 isn't much, It's a big advantage to start off with, but it's useless. It's a lot, but just one week and I will have more than 2000 magic if I only focus on grinding." he shrugged, after all it wasn't much.
[Hahaha... Ok, I am done laughing. But I have to say, you make me want to join you in person~! Maybe in the future, I might pretend to be your lover~ The entirety of the Valxin Family would be shocked... Actually, I might do that!]
The system excitedly exclaimed her ideas which weren't appealing to Ken, but it was fine as long as it was playing around. "Sure, it would be a good prank and that is all, no more than that."
Ken turned around and looked at the glass door that reflected his image,
Ken Valxin turned around and looked at the glass door that reflected his image. His pure white hair cascaded down his back, contrasting sharply with his bright golden eyes that held an alluring yet starry intensity. His god-level face was chiseled and angular, with sharp perfect features.
He wore a brown T-shirt and black pants, that didn't hide his over-the-top athletic body, with a sharp V-shaped body. he was in peak physical condition, the peak of what a Human would achieve.
(Image of Ken in the comments and in my Discord server. The cover of the book is also Ken.)
"Hmmm," Ken hummed as he checked himself out, "My looks didn't change, but my body is a bit more defined and stronger, guess having a very adaptive body from birth made me very strong, with even just raw power I might be unbeatable in CQC."
Ken mused as he tensed his muscles, estimating his raw strength.
[I didn't really look at you before, but now that I have a proper look you really stand out! By human standards, you would be a God. Your first wish really made you unreasonably strong, matter of fact, a punch from you would be more than enough to put down anyone, even if they had protection.]
The system truthfully remarked, [A pity you are only looking for that one individual.] she added in and the next moment a screen popped up.
[Quest!
Enter the VR world.
Reward: A skill]
[Here, a free skill]
"Thanks, I guess..." Ken acknowledged, keeping in mind that the system was a troublemaker and not someone who would assist him.
"Now then, I should wake her up," Ken announced, heading toward the room next to his, which belonged to the little Valxin Princess, Aisa!
He didn't bother knocking and simply entered. The room mirrored Ken's, with a bed, a table, a carpeted floor, a wardrobe, and a door leading to a private washroom. It was a copy but with more pillows.
On the bed lay Aisa Valxin, Ken's younger sister by two years. With long, pure white hair, she hugged a pillow while sleeping, her bed sheets strewn across the floor. She had a slender nose, pronounced cheekbones, and cute cherry-pink lips that adorned her face perfectly. Her soft cheeks were slightly flushed, and her eyes were closed, giving her a peaceful expression. She wore a loose pink pajama that was unbuttoned. The only way to describe Aisa was as the embodiment of cuteness.
(Image of sleeping Aisa in the comment and in discord server.)
[Now I just want to manifest and cuddle up with her…]
The system remarked, tempted but restrained.
"Unfortunately, you can't, can you?" Ken replied smugly, making the system grumble.
Ken sat down right beside her, ruffled her hair, and then pinched her soft cheek. Immediately her eyes fluttered open, revealing a pair of bright golden eyes that resembled Ken's but a little lighter.
"Good morning," Ken smiled and lightly pulled her cheek.
[Tch... I would have bitten her cheeks... what a waste]
The system complained but Ken just ignored her.
Aisa looked at Ken with sleepiness still in her eyes, "Big Brother...?" she murmured, her voice still sleepy but very sweet and girly.
Ken kissed her forehead and stood up, "I'm planning to get VR sets. What color do you want?" he asked, as Aisa sat up, rubbing her eyes.
"Blue..." Aisa answered, yawning.
Ken nodded, noticing her disheveled appearance. "Next time, button up your pajamas properly. Winter is over, but it's still cold," he advised, ruffling her hair again.
(Image of Aisa in the comment and in discord server.)
Aisa looked down at herself, realizing her state, her unbuttoned pajamas were almost exposing things that shouldn't be. Aisa unhurriedly started to bite her pajamas, unbothered by it. Ken was the same, unbothered to even having a thought about it.
(Image of Aisa in the comment and in discord server.)
[She's still sleepy, probably played too late.]
The system observed, but Ken ignored her for now.
Ken patted Aisa on the head and left to make breakfast and start his morning routine. But before he could reach the stairs, "Wait! VR SETS!?" Aisa shouted as she quickly got off the bed and rushed out of her room.
"Yeah, a VR set for you and me. What? You don't want one?" Ken teased.
"I want one!" Aisa immediately responded, beaming with excitement.
Ken patted her head, "Go ready up, I'm going to make breakfast and order in the VR sets. By the time we are done with breakfast, the VR set should be here. Sound good?" "
Aisa happily nodded and went back to her room to get ready.
[She is pretty energetic!]
The system commented, her voice was a little lighter than before.
"Of course she is, She wanted a VR pod for a while now but didn't know how to ask," Ken replied as he headed down to make breakfast. On his way, he pulled out his phone and ordered the VR pods.
---
After breakfast.
Just like Ken said, the VR sets had arrived.
But with a whole set-up crew of 8.
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