Yun's eyes widened with excitement as he gazed at the system's notification. "Oh! So, will I be able to copy 100 abilities every day now?" he exclaimed.
18 Years 10 Months Later
Thirty years had passed since then, and Yun's enthusiasm had given way to a sense of resignation. "Sigh... Almost nineteen years have passed, and I'm still on this quest," he thought to himself as he made his way to a family living on Z Island. His mission was to copy a new ability, one that had been passed down through generations - the ability to polish river rocks.
Yun couldn't help but think that this ability was useless to him, but he had no other choice. The system demanded that each ability be unique, and he had already copied an astonishing 999,995 abilities. He had received Vitality Potion as a reward for every 100,000 abilities, a reward he had specifically requested.
As he approached the family's home, Yun's mind wandered back to the beginning of his journey. "Let's go into flashback," he thought.
18 Years 4 Months Ago
A notification chime echoed through the air, signaling a milestone achieved.
[ Ding! ]
[ Congratulations, Host, you have successfully copied 200,000 abilities! ]
[ As a reward.. ]
Yun's eyes lit up with excitement, but before the system could continue, he interrupted.
"Wait! Before you distribute the rewards, listen to me."
The system paused, acknowledging Yun's request.
"I don't want any other reward right now. Give me only Vitality Potion as a reward," Yun said firmly.
The system processed his request, curious about Yun's reasoning.
"Because I have understood that extending life is much better than other rewards. What is the use of such rewards if I die before I can use them?" Yun explained.
The system calculated the possibilities, then responded.
[ Let me calculate... Ah, yes! Host, this can be arranged. You will receive a Vitality Potion for every 100,000 new abilities copied. However, the extent of life extension will be random. The Vitality Potion will grant a random amount of extra life. ]
Yun nodded in agreement. "Okay, what could possibly go wrong with this?"
The system inquired about the duration of this arrangement. [ How long do you want to keep this going? ]
Yun's determination was evident in his response. "Until the Skill: Ability Extraction is upgraded."
And so, the agreement was made, setting the course for Yun's journey.
Present Time
Yun shook his head in disbelief, reflecting on the unpredictable nature of the Vitality Potions. "I thought, how random can this be?" he mused. "But I got +20 years at 200K abilities, +32 years at 300K abilities, and +48 years at 400K abilities. Everything was fine until then."
He paused, recalling the shocking turn of events.
"But when I reached 500K abilities, I got +1 year Vitality Potion. Seriously, +1 year! So random."
Yun chuckled, shrugging off the absurdity.
"Either way, it doesn't matter. My lifespan has increased by 175 years, and that's what counts."
With a renewed sense of purpose, Yun focused on his next goal.
"And now, I'm going to copy another ability."
He stood before the family on Z Island, ready to learn the ancestral skill of river rock polishing. Though he still found it peculiar, Yun was determined to continue his journey, embracing the unpredictable nature of his path.
"Let's see what the next ability brings," he thought, a hint of excitement in his voice.
As Yun stood on Z Island, he heard the familiar chime of the system's notification.
[Ding!] [ Congratulations, Host, you have successfully copied 999,996 abilities! ]
He had done it again, copying one more unique ability. But now, he faced a dilemma.
"There are no more unique abilities to copy, at least none that I know of," Yun thought, a hint of uncertainty in his mind. "But I have a chance to copy four more abilities... "
He paused, his eyes narrowing as he considered the options.
"Stealing, scamming, lying, and murdering. I didn't want to copy them earlier, but now I have no choice. If I want to reach 1,000,000 abilities, I must make them my own."
Yun's resolve hardened, and with a determined gaze, he accepted the challenge.
"I will not become a criminal, but I will master these abilities. For myself, and for my own reasons."
With a deep breath, he focused on the first ability: stealing.
[ Ding! ] [ Congratulations, Host, you have successfully copied 999,997 abilities! ]
The notifications continued, each one marking Yun's progress as he copied the remaining abilities.
[ Ding! ] [ Congratulations, Host, you have successfully copied 999,998 abilities! ]
[ Ding! ] [ Congratulations, Host, you have successfully copied 999,999 abilities! ]
Yun's journey was almost complete. The final ability awaited.
"Now only one more ability is left to copy. For this, I am going to jail. No, no, I haven't committed any crime. I am going to meet a prisoner with permission who committed a murder 10 years ago. Yes, my next ability is going to be a murderer, whom I hate the most. But don't worry, the person whose ability I am going to copy has killed only 10 people."
As he spoke, Yun activated the Skill Ability Extraction. But the system's response was unexpected.
[ Ding! ] [ Host, skill cannot be used. He has no experience of murder. ]
Yun's eyes widened in disbelief. "What? How is this possible? He's in jail for 10 murders. Wait a minute, is it possible that he's been framed in a false accusation?"
A mix of frustration and disbelief washed over Yun. "Haah, fu*k. My coming here was a waste. Now I have to go somewhere else."
But then, a nagging thought lingered. "What if this person is indeed innocent? What if I've misjudged the situation?"
He began to leave from there then Yun's eyes sparkled with excitement as he approached Buaski's cell. "Officer, who is this person in this cell who is staring at me for so long?" he asked.
The officer replied, "His name is Buaski, and he has committed one murder, which has earned him a life imprisonment sentence."
Yun's mind raced with excitement. "What a lucky day! My work is done here," he thought.
He asked the officer for permission to meet Buaski. "I'm a lawyer, and I want to question him for work experience," Yun explained.
The officer agreed, but warned, "Just one minute, though."
Yun approached Buaski's cell, a charming smile spreading across his face. "Hey, Buaski, can I shake hands with you?" he asked, his eyes gleaming with interest.
As Buaski extended his hand, Yun grasped it firmly. "Wow, your hands are very strong. You have committed murder with these hands," Yun said, his voice filled with a mix of fascination and curiosity.
Buaski's gaze narrowed, his expression unreadable. "What do you want?" he growled.
Yun's smile widened. "Oh, I just want to learn from you, Buaski. You see, I'm on a mission to copy unique abilities, and yours is quite... intriguing."
Buaski's eyes flashed with suspicion. "What are you talking about?"
Yun leaned in, his voice taking on a conspiratorial tone. "I'll tell you, Buaski. But first, let's shake on it."
Yun's eyes sparkled with excitement as he activated the Skill Ability Extraction on Buaski. The system's response was immediate.
[ Congratulation! Host, you have copied your 1,000,000th Ability: Assassination Ability Grade High+. ]
The officer's voice interrupted Yun's celebration. "Come on, your time is over, come out."
Yun's gaze lingered on Buaski, his mind racing with questions. "Assassin? But he's a murderer, right? And what's with the Grade High+? Is he also a god-gifted person?"
He shook his head, chuckling. "What does it matter to me? My work is done."
Yun turned to the system, eager for his reward. "System, give me my reward. Let's see how many years of Vitality Potion I get this time?"
The system's response was unexpected. [ Calculating rewards.... ]
Yun's eyes narrowed. "Calculating? What's there to calculate? I've copied 1,000,000 abilities. Give me my reward already!"
The system's silence was unsettling. Yun's excitement began to fade, replaced by a growing sense of unease. "System, respond! What's going on?"
[ Congratulation! Host, you get these rewards:
1. +100 years Vitality Potion
2. Mystery Voucher +2
3. Recovery Voucher +1. ]
[ Recovery Voucher
Description: You can use Recovery voucher to heal any fatal wound. Your wound will heal within 2 minutes.
Condition: Recovery voucher can be used only within 10 minutes of getting a fatal injury. After that, if you use the recovery voucher, the voucher will not work and will disappear. ]
[ Skill Upgrading Key Voucher:
Condition: The host must have 1M different abilities. ]
[ Condition met to use the Skill Upgrading Key Voucher. ]
[ The Skill: Ability Extraction is being unlocked. ]
[ Skill Unlocked. ]
[Upgrading The Skill: Ability Extraction. ]
[ Skill: Ability Extraction+ (New) ⊹ (lock)
Description: You can now copy the ability of anyone just by touching them.
Conditions:-
For Intelligent Species: None
For Unintelligent Species:
1. Only one ability of an Unintelligent species can be copied.
2. This skill can be used only once on one species of an Unintelligent species.
Limitation:
1. You can use this skill only 200 times a day.
2. You must maintain physical contact with anyone for at least 30 seconds to copy their ability.
3. Copying more than one ability will take times the amount of time equal to the ability being copied.
4. Since you fall in the Intelligent Species category and if you copy any ability of a Unintelligent Species, then there may be some limitations in that ability, like time limit or cooldown for that skill or not being able to fully use that ability or both. ]
Yun's curiosity led him to inquire about the distinction between Intelligent and Unintelligent Species. The system responded with a concise explanation: