Serelina awoke on the cold kitchen floor, the faint light of dawn streaming through the windows and bathing the room in a gentle glow. Despite the chill surrounding her, she felt inexplicably refreshed, her body brimming with energy. It was a strange sensation, and she couldn't help but wonder what had brought it on.
Before her thoughts could wander further, the system answered her curiosity by projecting her status window into view.
[Host: Serelina Hartwell]
[Age: 10]
[Stats:]
STR: (4) 8
AGI: (5) 7
END: (3) 6
DEX: (5) 7
VIT: (3) 9
Sexual Appeal: (2) 3
[Remarks: Average child in a magical world.]
[Notes: The values in parentheses represent your previous stats, Host.]
"Eh? System, why is there such a huge increase in my stats?" Serelina exclaimed. The last traces of sleep vanished as her eyes widened, scanning the numbers again and again. The improvements were astounding—practically every category had doubled, leaving her in a state of disbelief.
The system's calm, monotone voice filled the silence.
[The increase in your stats is a result of your mana awakening, Host, as well as the powers granted by the Abyssal Orb. Your body is still adjusting to these changes, so further enhancements will occur over time.]
Serelina's astonishment quickly gave way to understanding. The explanation matched the knowledge she'd gleaned from novels. Mana awakening wasn't just about unlocking magical abilities; it fundamentally strengthened the body, improving both physical and magical attributes. A small smile played on her lips as she gave herself a congratulatory pat on the back for reaching this milestone.
Her gaze shifted to the scroll lying on the coffee table, its parchment weathered and edges frayed. Picking it up, she ran her fingers along its surface, the determination in her eyes intensifying.
"The meditation scroll given by the Fifth Supreme will finally prove useful," she muttered to herself.
She recalled what was written in the novel: meditation techniques were the cornerstone of any mage's journey. The quality of a technique determined the speed at which a mage could absorb mana from nature, directly influencing their growth and potential.
"Though this is just the most basic version, something even the general public has access to…" Her voice trailed off as doubt crept into her thoughts.
Her grip on the scroll tightened. "I need to reach at least the Fifth Stage of Mage Apprentice before Astralis opens. Can I really achieve that with just this?"
The question lingered in the air, unanswered, but Serelina's resolve hardened. The odds might not be in her favor, but she was determined to push herself to the limits.
[Ding! New Quest!]
[Quest: Chaos Among Mortals]
Insert a vibrating buttplug and walk through the bustling town square and put it into maximum power, act normal, and let one lucky passerby see the plug.
Reward: Chaos Origin Meditation Technique
Serelina's brows furrowed as she read the prompt. "Chaos Origin? Hmm, why does that sound so familiar?" she wondered aloud.
Then it struck her. "Wait! Isn't that the meditation technique of the Founder of Aeloria? But… wasn't that technique lost ages ago?" she exclaimed, her heart racing at the realization.
[The system has its ways, Host,] came the system's enigmatic reply, offering no further clarification.
"With this legendary meditation technique, I can really reach the Fifth Stage before the opening! Maybe even surpass it!" Serelina exclaimed, her voice ringing with excitement. The realization filled her with a sense of purpose, and her doubts melted away like snow under the sun.
The quest didn't intimidate her. The quest is so right up her alley. To her, it was like indulging in a favorite hobby but with the added bonus of earning a reward for doing it.
Serelina wasted no time and headed straight for the bath. Stripping off her clothes, she caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror and paused, curiosity overtaking her as she took in her reflection.
She looked like a work of art. Her short black hair, which she had been planning to grow longer, framed her face in soft waves. Her large silver eyes shimmered with a new vitality, and her button nose and plum-red lips added a natural elegance to her features. It was clear that her mana awakening had done more than just increase her stats—it had revitalized her entire being.
Her skin seemed to glow faintly, smooth and flawless, as though it had been polished by magic itself. The frail, thin appearance she once had was gone, replaced by a healthier, more balanced physique. Examining herself closer, she noticed subtle but undeniable changes—her frame had grown slightly sturdier, and even her breast and ass had developed slightly overnight.
"Huh," she murmured to herself, tilting her head thoughtfully. "Looks like mana awakening really does wonders."
She turned toward the bath, her thoughts already moving ahead to the quest she planned to begin once she was refreshed.
She didn't linger in the bath for long. A short while later, the door creaked open, and a wave of mist billowed out, wrapping the room in a soft haze. Serelina emerged, her petite figure glistening with droplets of water as she strode confidently toward her wardrobe, completely unbothered by her nakedness.
Opening the wardrobe, she selected a simple tank top and a microskirt, slipping them on with ease. She deliberately skipped over the neatly folded slutty underwears, a playful smirk tugging at her lips.
"It wouldn't be me if I wore underwear," Serelina chuckled to herself, shaking her head. To her, underwear was reserved for occasions that promised a more mischievous kind of fun.
She opened the drawer and retrieved the vibrating buttplug she had bought the other day. A soft chuckle escaped her as she looked at it, still finding it amusing how she had managed to buy it despite her young frame.
She applied plenty of lube to it, after all her asshole in this life was still untouched, but she loved the thrill of it. She felt pain as the plug stretched her immature little asshole as she pushed it little by little. A sense of fullbess washed over her when the plug finally settled in. The mere feeling of the buttplug on her rectum was enough to send her to orgasm.
After shaking off the lingering daze caused by her orgasm, she took a moment to compose herself before starting her usual ritual. She meticulously touched up her appearance, adding subtle enhancements here and there until everything looked flawless. Finally, she slipped on her face mask, adjusting it with care. When she activated the plug at its maximum setting, an almost electrifying wave of pleasure coursed through her body, making her knees buckle as the overwhelming sensation took hold.
"So this is where the real challenge lies," Serelina muttered through gritted teeth. Her knees trembled as she took unsteady steps forward, her face flushed red as she fought to suppress the moans threatening to escape.