Chapter 5: A New Dawn System Awakens
Ethan woke up to the soft rays of the morning sun streaming through his window. He rubbed his eyes, stretched, and grabbed his phone, curious to see if anyone had read the chapters he posted the night before.
As he opened the writing platform app, his jaw dropped. The number of views on Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone had skyrocketed overnight. Over 50,000 views! The comments section was flooded with reactions, praises, and questions:
ReaderOne: "This is AMAZING! The world feels so real! How did you come up with this idea?"
PotterFan23: "I'm already hooked! Can't wait to read about this Harry Potter character's journey!"
LitLover: "The writing style is so engaging. I felt like I was right there in the cupboard under the stairs."
CuriousReader: "First five chapters are solid, but I NEED to know what happens next. Please update soon!"
Ethan couldn't help but smile. The overwhelming positivity was like a shot of adrenaline. It was his first step toward leaving a mark in this world, and he was thrilled.
Then, out of nowhere, a mechanical sound echoed in his mind:
Ding! This system has finally detected where the host is currently located.
Ethan froze. "What... what was that?" he muttered, glancing around the room as if the source of the voice was nearby.
System binding initiating… 10%… 30%… 50%… 80%… 100%. Binding successful.
Ding! Newbie gift package has been stored in the storage box.
A pause followed before the voice continued:
Greetings, host. This is the Sign-In System. Every day, you can sign in to receive various rewards, ranging from items, knowledge, skills, powers, and more. Let's work together to rewrite your destiny.
Ethan sat on the edge of his bed, processing the information. "So… a system? Like one of those novel tropes?" His lips twitched into a smile. This wasn't just the Marvel Universe—it was his Marvel Universe, and now, with a system, he had a significant advantage.
"Alright," Ethan said, his voice filled with excitement. "Let's do this. System, sign in!"
Ding! Daily sign-in successful. Reward: A magical pen that never runs out of ink.
Ethan blinked. He held out his hand instinctively, and a sleek silver pen materialized in his palm. It had intricate runes etched along its surface, glowing faintly in the morning light. "A pen? That's... useful, I guess?" he muttered. Though I was hoping for something more dramatic.
Then he remembered the system mentioning a newbie gift package. "System, open the newbie gift package."
Ding! Newbie gift package opened. Rewards obtained:
•Gravity Control( 10meters)
•Flying Technique.
•Heaven and Earth Harmony Method( a technique that can gather energy from heaven and earth to the user's dantian)
Ethan's eyes widened as the information about his new abilities flooded his mind. The Energy Gathering Technique, in particular, stood out. It was like a cultivation method, allowing him to absorb energy from his surroundings to enhance his strength and vitality.
Testing his abilities, Ethan closed his eyes and focused on his breath. A warm, tingling sensation spread through his body as he drew in energy from the air around him. It wasn't much, but he could already feel a subtle increase in his stamina and clarity of thought.
"This is insane," he whispered, clenching his fists. The gravity manipulation was equally exciting—he managed to levitate a book off his desk with just a wave of his hand. This changes everything.
After a quick breakfast, Ethan headed to Empire State University. The world outside seemed brighter, more vivid, as if his newfound abilities had heightened his senses.
The morning classes passed uneventfully, but during a break, Ethan found himself in the library, sketching ideas for his next chapters of Harry Potter. He glanced up occasionally, observing the students around him.
To his surprise, Gwen Stacy entered the library, carrying a stack of books. She was hard to miss—her blonde hair tied back in a loose ponytail and her blue eyes scanning the room as she chatted with a friend. Ethan looked back down at his notes, deciding not to overthink her presence.
In the afternoon, Ethan attended a biology lecture. He couldn't help but notice Gwen entering the room and taking a seat a few rows ahead of him. She didn't seem to notice him, and he didn't mind.
The lecture was about genetics, and Ethan paid close attention. In a world where mutants existed, understanding genetics might prove invaluable someday. His professor briefly mentioned theories about human mutation, causing Ethan's thoughts to drift. If mutants exist here, where does that leave me?
After school, Ethan returned home, energized by the day's events. He opened his laptop and began writing again, the magical pen resting beside him on the desk. The ideas for Harry Potter flowed effortlessly, his creativity seemingly boosted by the Heaven and Earth Harmony Method.
As he typed, a thought struck him: If I can gather energy to enhance myself, what happens when I practice consistently? How far can I go in this world?
He glanced at his magical pen, smiling to himself. It seemed mundane, but he knew better now. Everything had a purpose, and he was determined to figure out what his was in this new life.
For now, he would focus on the one thing he could control: his writing. The next chapters of Harry Potter awaited.