As the Canyon Minotaur fell, its lifeless body crumpling to the ground, a surge of energy washed over Kairos and his group. The experience from the battle was immense, shared among everyone, pushing each of them to a new level of power. The air around them seemed to hum with the energy of their newfound strength.
[Status Plate: Kairos Solari (formerly Ichibei Sukejuro)]
Age: 15
Race: Human (Aurelian)
Title: [Star Child] 100%, [??]
Affiliation: House Aurelius, Astella City
Attributes:
Strength: 600
Dexterity: 700
Endurance: 500
Intelligence: 470
Wisdom: 460
Charisma: 200
Luck: 200
Mana: 150,000
Skills:
Movement Mastery Lv. 9: Mastery over fluid and efficient movement, allowing for rapid and controlled mobility.
Swordsmanship Lv. 10: Proficient in the art of sword fighting, capable of executing complex techniques and maneuvers.
Advanced Celestial Magic Lv. 1: Unlocked upon mastering Intermediate Celestial Magic, granting access to even more powerful spells and abilities.
Observation Lv. 6: Enhanced ability to notice and analyze details in the environment and opponents.
Mana Manipulation Lv. 7: Skilled in controlling and shaping mana for various purposes, including combat and magic.
Celestial Magic Lv. 10: Mastery over celestial magic, allowing for the manipulation of cosmic energies and light.
Memory Retention: Ability to retain memories from a past life with exceptional clarity.
Smelt Lv. 10 (MAX): A technique for enhancing and imbuing weapons with mana, using ancient methods.
Galaxy Step Lv. 10: Mastery of the Sword Art that combines celestial magic with swordsmanship. Evolved from Lv. 2, it now allows the wielder to move with the speed of light, executing deadly strikes in an instant.
Celestial Rift: A powerful technique inspired by an anime Kairos once watched, involving channeling immense energy into the blade, allowing it to become an extension of the wielder's will. The move pushes the weapon beyond its physical limits, causing it to disintegrate after use.
Pocket Dimension (Basic): A personal inventory space with a weight limit of 100 kg. Cannot store living things.
Inventory:
8 Health Potions
4 Mana Crystals
3 Enchanted Swords (Strengthened with Smelt)
10 Javelins
[Status Plate: Caelum Aurelius]
Level: 50
Attributes:
Strength: 450.0
Dexterity: 400.0
Endurance: 400.0
Intelligence: 370.0
Wisdom: 360.0
Charisma: 35.0
Luck: 180.0
Mana: 75,000
[Status Plate: Lysandra Aurelius]
Level: 50
Attributes:
Strength: 450.0
Dexterity: 400.0
Endurance: 400.0
Intelligence: 370.0
Wisdom: 360.0
Charisma: 35.0
Luck: 180.0
Mana: 75,000
[Status Plate: Orion Aurelius]
Level: 50
Attributes:
Strength: 450.0
Dexterity: 400.0
Endurance: 400.0
Intelligence: 370.0
Wisdom: 360.0
Charisma: 35.0
Luck: 180.0
Mana: 75,000
[Status Plate: Alaric Aurelius]
Level: 50
Attributes:
Strength: 450.0
Dexterity: 400.0
Endurance: 400.0
Intelligence: 370.0
Wisdom: 360.0
Charisma: 35.0
Luck: 180.0
Mana: 75,000
[Status Plate: Lyra Aurelius]
Level: 50
Attributes:
Strength: 450.0
Dexterity: 400.0
Endurance: 400.0
Intelligence: 370.0
Wisdom: 360.0
Charisma: 35.0
Luck: 180.0
Mana: 75,000
As Kairos stood among his now stronger companions, a strange sensation began to take hold. His heart, which had been racing with the thrill of victory, now pounded with an unfamiliar dread. Eclipse's voice echoed in his mind, colder and more intense than ever before.
"Your title, Star Child, has reached full activation. It cannot be turned off."
Before Kairos could fully grasp the meaning of those words, a searing pain exploded behind his eyes. He dropped to his knees, clutching his face as a scream tore from his throat.
"Aaaarghhh!" The sound was raw, primal, filled with a pain so intense it felt as if his eyes were being burned from the inside out.
The others rushed to his side, bewildered and frightened by the sudden change. Lyra, her face pale with concern, knelt beside him, her hand hovering over his shoulder, unsure of how to help.
"What's happening to him?!" Lysandra cried out, her voice laced with panic as she glanced at the others, desperate for answers.
But Eclipse continued, his voice merciless as he explained, "The Star Child is born with eyes that contain stars, granting them the ability to see celestial energy in all living things. Gaining these eyes later in life is excruciating."
Kairos's screams gradually began to subside, though the pain still throbbed in his skull. His breathing was ragged, his body trembling as the torment slowly ebbed away. With great effort, he lowered his hands from his face, revealing his eyes, now filled with shimmering silver specks, like stars in the night sky.
The group stared in shock, their previous joy at leveling up overshadowed by this transformation. No one had ever seen anything like it before.
"Your eyes…," Orion whispered, awe and fear mingling in his voice. "They're… beautiful."
Lysandra nodded, her expression one of wonder. "You look like you have the cosmos in your eyes, Kairos."
Alaric placed a comforting hand on Kairos's shoulder. "We'll figure this out together. You're not alone in this."
But Caelum remained silent, his expression cold and distant. His eyes lingered on Kairos's new ones, a hint of something unreadable flickering across his face.
Kairos, still reeling from the pain and the overwhelming change, struggled to process his cousins' concerned words. His heart pounded in his chest as the full weight of what had just transpired began to settle in. The Star Child title had truly awakened, and with it, his perception of the world was forever altered.
Gritting his teeth, Kairos blinked rapidly, trying to focus his newly transformed eyes. As his vision stabilized, he saw the world in a way that defied comprehension. The once familiar faces of his cousins were now shrouded in shimmering auras of celestial energy, each person radiating a unique, pulsating light. It was as if the fabric of magic itself had been laid bare before him, an intricate web of cosmic energy that connected all living things.
The celestial energy surrounding his family members flickered like a delicate flame, their life force glowing with vibrant hues that varied with their emotions and magical potency. Caelum's energy was a deep crimson, fierce and powerful, while Lyra's aura danced in gentle waves of soft blue, calm and serene. Orion's energy pulsed with a steady, golden light, a testament to his unwavering strength.