Kyro slowly regained consciousness, his mind swirling with fragments of memories. His body felt lighter, different. He blinked and found himself lying on soft, lush grass beneath an alien sky of swirling purple and silver clouds. As the disorientation faded, the clarity of his new reality set in.
"I'm not... Manish anymore," he whispered to himself, the realization dawning. "I've reincarnated as... Kyro Emberborn."
Kyro Emberborn—the name felt strange, yet familiar, as if it had always been his. He was no longer the ordinary man from his past life. He was now the son of a noble, born into the prestigious Emberborn family in a kingdom renowned for its power and influence.
Before Kyro could process everything, a soft chime echoed in his mind, interrupting his thoughts. A glowing interface materialized before his eyes, shimmering with an otherworldly glow.
[System Initializing...]
[Compatibility Check: 100%]
[CONGRATULATIONS, THE GODLY REWARD SYSTEM HAS FOUND ITS FATED ONE!]
Despite the strange circumstances, Kyro remained eerily calm. It felt natural—this new body, this system, as though he had always been destined for greatness. His mind, sharper and clearer than ever, absorbed it all with surprising ease.
[DOES THE HOST ACCEPT THE SYSTEM?]
[YES / NO]
A small smirk formed on Kyro's lips. "Yes," he answered, his voice steady and resolute.
The interface flickered, acknowledging his acceptance.
[System Binding...]
[System Successfully Bound to Host Kyro Emberborn.]
[Welcome, Host Kyro.]
Another chime rang out as the interface expanded, revealing a series of boxes. One labeled "Starter Pack" glowed brighter than the rest.
[Starter Pack unlocked. You have received 5 rewards.]
[Four rewards are currently locked. They will unlock as you level up.]
Kyro's attention shifted to the only accessible reward. He focused on it, and in an instant, a surge of immense power coursed through his body.
[Congratulations! You have obtained the unique talent: Skill Steal.]
[Skill Steal: This talent allows you to steal the abilities, skills, or powers of others. Stolen abilities remain hidden from their original owners.]
The moment the talent activated, Kyro felt something deep within him awaken—an ancient, overwhelming power that simmered just below the surface. The potential was limitless. He grinned, realizing that with this talent, no enemy's strength would be out of his reach.
His gaze shifted toward the remaining four rewards, marked with question marks, still locked but brimming with untapped potential.
[Remaining Starter Pack Rewards:]
??? (Unlocks at Level 50)
??? (Unlocks at Level 100)
??? (Unlocks at Level 200)
??? (Unlocks at Level 250)
Kyro wasn't concerned. He knew those rewards would come in time. Right now, his focus was on the here and now—on this new world and the path before him.
He stood up, his eyes scanning the unfamiliar landscape, feeling the weight of his new identity as Kyro Emberborn, a noble of the Emberborn family. This world, Valoris, was his to conquer. He could already feel the legacy of his noble lineage coursing through him.
Just as he was about to take his first step forward, the system's voice echoed once more in his mind.
[Welcome to the world of Valoris. Your journey to transcendence begins now.]
Kyro clenched his fists, feeling the fire of his new destiny burning bright. Born into nobility, armed with a godlike system, and with the power to steal the abilities of others—Kyro Emberborn was ready to rise beyond anything this world had ever seen