As I pressed my choice, the screen burst into life with vibrant animations swirling in the background. But, without warning, the display froze, replaced by an endless loop of buffering messages.
"[Buffering] [Buffering] [Buffering]"
I frowned, confusion etched on my face. "Is this thing broken?" I muttered, wondering if the advanced technology I had been promised was nothing more than a myth.
The messages continued to repeat, like a broken record, until a new prompt appeared:
"[Please input the core rule of your cheat] [Please input the core rule of your cheat] [Please input the core rule of your cheat]"
I shook my head, trying to clear the distracting thoughts that had begun to creep in. "What's going on here?" I thought, my eyes fixed on the screen in front of me.
And then, a gentle voice spoke up, as if responding to my unspoken question.
"Ummm… What's a core rule?" I asked aloud, feeling a bit silly for not knowing.
The system responded promptly,
"[Answering user Sam, a core rule is the rule that the system takes as the highest priority when initiating updates/upgrades to its system.]"
I nodded, understanding slowly dawning on me. "So, it's like a guiding principle for the system?" I asked, seeking clarification.
The system remained silent, waiting for me to input the core rule. I took a deep breath, thinking carefully about what I wanted to prioritize. And then, with a sense of determination, I began to type.
With ideas flowing in my head, I thought about my plans upon transmigration and came to the conclusion that I wanted a harem and family. So, I typed [Family Inheritance]. I left it as is, not wanting to overwork myself trying to create the perfect system.
But then, the system suddenly appeared in my vision, prompting me to look at it.
"[Insufficient information, insufficient core rules please input]" it repeated, until finally stopping.
I asked how to input the core rules, as the previous input had turned gray with no place to update the status. The system responded,
"[Determined user Sam has not inputted the information required, requesting mind access to input based on user ideas and wishes]."
I hesitated, unsure if I wanted to grant the system access to my mind. But, with a sense of trepidation, I agreed. The system began to scan my thoughts, and I felt a strange sensation, as if my ideas and desires were being pulled from my mind.
It eventually all got drawn to the screen I see in my vision to eventually become a myriad of colors that became clearer.
[Here is the system in assembled form:]
_Family Inheritance System_
_User:_ Samuel Chris Kratos Langa-Mabaso
_Clan Name:_ unspecified
_System Description:_ A unique system that allows the user to defy conventional cultivation limitations, maintaining normal to high fertility rates regardless of cultivation level. Additionally, the user has access to the Unparalleled Enlightenment and Epiphany trait every 21 days, albeit with limited utilization capacity.
_System Interface_
- _Fertility Blessing:_ Level 1
- Fertility Rate: +50%
- Conception Chance: +20%
- Spiritual Energy Control: 0.1%
- _Unparalleled Enlightenment and Epiphany:_ Level 1
- Utilization Capacity: 0.00000001% (1 in 1 billion)
- Next Availability: 21 days after transmigration
_System Options and Levels_
1. _Fertility Blessing Level and Effect:_
- Level 1: +50% fertility rate, +20% conception chance, 0.000000001% chance of special physique
- Level 2: +70% fertility rate, +30% conception chance
- Level 3: +90% fertility rate, +40% conception chance
1. _Child Birth Rewards:_
- 100 spirit stones for each child born, 1 year lifespan increase, 100×evolution from previously comprehended information that can help the family but only those comprehended by yourself using the enlightenment and epiphany trait, 10×evolution of one reward
_System Progress_
- _Level:_ 1
- _Cultivation Level:_ none
- _Family Members:_ 1 (you alone)
- _Blessings:_ 0
- _Cultivation Technique:_ none
- _Clan Prosperity:_ 0 spirit stones worth of assets
- _Clan's Minimum Strength Level:_ mortal lvl 5
- _Clan's Highest Strength Level:_ mortal lvl 5
_System Notifications_
- _New Family Member:_ Congratulations, a new family member has been born!
- _Cultivation Breakthrough:_ You have achieved a cultivation breakthrough! Keep practicing!
- _Unparalleled Enlightenment and Epiphany Available:_ Your Unparalleled Enlightenment and Epiphany trait is available for use. Utilize it wisely. 」
[The are the current settings for your system please be mindful of updates incase needed.]
Then suddenly
[Ding!]