"Hmmm… System, I understand that now you are fully charged, but what do you mean by 'evolved'?" asked Veer, his voice filled with curiosity. He adjusted his posture, clearly trying to keep calm in the face of this newfound revelation.
[Host, you are a SPECIAL BEING. Your adaptability in everything is above the limits set by the Multiverse's Will across all Universes. Because of that, the system you were going to receive after the requirements check was forced to upgrade so as not to waste your potential.]
Veer blinked, his mind struggling to catch up with the weight of those words. He had always thought of himself as just a regular person before, now the system was talking about him being something... special?
"Wow! Does that mean I am a one-in-a-universe genius?" he asked, raising an eyebrow. His body shifted into an exaggerated pose, something he might've seen in some old action movie, trying to inject some levity into the situation. It felt a bit ridiculous, but it helped calm his nerves.
[Host, don't make that kind of pose. You are not the first to have this kind of potential or power, and you will not be the last either.] The system responded firmly, its tone bordering on matter-of-fact, almost as if it had dealt with this sort of thing countless times before.
"Huh? Does that mean there are others like me who have potential above the limit?" asked Veer, his voice now laced with genuine curiosity.
[Yes, Host. There are others like you who have potential above the limits. It's just that there are too many coincidences and unique circumstances that make you different from them.] The system responded, the usual sense of artificial detachment in its voice still evident.
Veer sat up straighter, his mind racing. "Mm… System, what are these things and coincidences?" asked Veer, unable to hold back the question. His thoughts were swirling with possibilities now.
[Well, you can see them yourself:
Host died in his original world and traveled to this world in his soul form only. In the process, your soul absorbed some cosmic energy particles, which helped develop your already 100% soul adaptability above its limits. This event, though tragic, led to a unique synergy between your soul and the cosmic forces of this universe.
The body you took over after coming to this world was a body that, by chance, had adaptability above the limits from birth. This body, now yours, was naturally predisposed to evolve at a rapid rate, almost as if it was destined for greatness.
All in all, because you were already above the limit in two out of three potential limits of this universe, your consciousness or mind also broke the limit, and here we are.] The system explained, though its calm tone did little to calm Veer's overwhelming sense of shock.
"F*ck… I-I-I mean, what the heck are these coincidences?!" shouted Veer, his voice echoing through the silent space around him. He barely noticed the chill in the air as his mind struggled to comprehend the scale of what the system was telling him.
[They are what they are, Host, but now we have some work to do.] The system's response was as emotionless as ever.
"Yeah, I guess we do," Veer muttered under his breath, trying to pull himself together. He knew that whatever was happening, it was far from normal. The whole concept was baffling, but he could feel a strange pull within him, urging him to press forward.
[System is using a fragment of '???' for Host's potential evolution. Does Host want the evolution to begin? (Yes) (No)]
Veer took a deep breath, knowing that this was the moment where everything would change. The headache that had been creeping up on him earlier was now a full-blown pressure on his mind, but he couldn't back down. Not now.
"Mm… well… whatever. System, begin," said Veer, his voice strained, yet determined.
After receiving confirmation, the system began the evolution process for Veer, its energy buzzing in the air like a current. The light around him dimmed, as though the universe itself held its breath.
[Evolution begins. Progress -> 0.1%, 0.2%, 0.3%, 0.4%…]
As the system worked, a sharp, searing pain shot through Veer's skull, a violent, almost unbearable headache that seemed to consume every ounce of his being. His knees buckled beneath him, and he collapsed to the ground, vision blurring as he struggled to stay conscious. His mind raced, unable to focus on anything but the excruciating pain.
Veer fainted from the sudden and severe headache, his body unable to handle the intense strain of his transformation. Everything went black.
After almost 3 hours...
"Mmmm... I think I'm going to die again, but this time from a headache, System!!" said Veer, rubbing his forehead as the pounding sensation seemed to echo in his mind.
[Yes, Host!]
"Show me what happened after I fainted," said Veer, feeling the lingering dizziness clouding his thoughts.
[Host's Potential Evolution was completed 23 minutes after it began. Now, some of the system functions are available to the Host!]
"Ahhhh... I almost forgot why I waited until today. SYSTEM! SHOW ME WHAT YOU HAVE!" ordered Veer, his voice filled with impatience as his eyes burned with curiosity.
[Ding! HOST, First of all, this System is an Existence Upgrade System. This means it helps the Host upgrade their existence to a whole new level while using everything that can be considered as Existence, all under the MultiVerse's Will's Rules. After Evolution, here are some of the system functions available to the Host:
Shop Lvl 1 -> The Host can buy anything with system points as long as they have enough. With each level-up, the prices of items in the shop will decrease significantly, while new items are added.
Status Lvl 1 -> The Host can see their status from here.
Quest Lvl 1 -> The Host can take quests of their choice from here. Sometimes, this function also releases SPECIAL quests that need to be completed, or the Host will receive a penalty.
Inventory Lvl 1 -> The Host can store any non-living things in this private space. The Host has 10 boxes at Lvl 1, and they can store the same item infinitely in only one box. With each level-up, five more boxes are added.
(???) ->
(???) ->
(???) ->
Host's Potential Evolution's Given Skill:
UNKNOWN LVL MAX -> ?????????????????????]
"System... It's OK that I can only use 4 functions and that these are at level 1. But what the hell is wrong with my skill? It's not even listed as (???) so that I can assume it will unlock in the future. It's OPENLY UNKNOWN and also LVL MAX!!!?????" shouted Veer, his frustration echoing in the empty room as he paced back and forth.
[Host, the System can only tell about things that it itself knows, and this skill is exclusive to you. So, I can't tell what this skill is or what it does. Sorry about that, Host!]
"Well, if it's like that, then you really can't do anything. Is there something else?" asked Veer, running a hand through his messy hair, a frown tugging at his lips.
[Host, there is one thing that you're definitely going to like. Just check your status. I can't say for sure what you'll get, as what's there is entirely random. But it shouldn't be too bad!]
"Status!" said Veer in thought, his heart racing slightly in anticipation.
[Name - Veer
Adaptability - ???, ???, ???
System - Existence Upgrade System (MultiVerse Tier)
System Points - 00
Skills - ACTIVE / PASSIVE
UNKNOWN LVL MAX (PASSIVE WORKING / ACTIVE LOCKED)
Ongoing Quests - None
Inventory - Gift Pack ×1]
"Oh wow, a Gift Pack. System, you're generous," said Veer, his eyes lighting up as he spotted the unexpected gift in his inventory. He could almost feel the rush of excitement building.
Then he clicked on the Gift Pack in his inventory!
[Gift Pack ×1]
[Open] [Cancel]
He clicked on the Open Button with an eager expression on his face.
[Ding!
Exclusive Skill Card ×1 Received in Inventory!
Quest Card ×1 Received in Inventory!
10,000 System Points Received!
Knowledge Card ×1 Received in Inventory!]
"Hahaha, hahaha, I got a Skill Card! Hahaha. There are also 10,000 System Points! Hahahah!" said Veer, unable to contain his laughter, his voice echoing with excitement as the rewards poured in. He couldn't believe his luck.
[10,000 System Points Credited!]
"System, tell me about the other three things," said Veer, his tone now a bit calmer, but still filled with curiosity. His mind raced to figure out what each item could mean for his future.
[Exclusive Skill Card - Randomly draws a skill that is exclusive to the Host. It can be a Bronze Rank trash skill or a Supreme Rank almighty skill.
Quest Card - After activation, it will release 1 Daily Quest of Lvl 1 with the reward being something related to the quest + SP. This card generates quests specifically for the Host because the Daily Quests given in the Quest function only provide SP, while SPECIAL Quests give other things as rewards. This card can level up with the Quest function.
Knowledge Card - A SPECIAL card that gives the Host knowledge of something that will help them in any upcoming SPECIAL quest.]
"Hmm, good, good. System, what are the ranks for things like skills, items, etc.?" thought Veer while nodding his head thoughtfully, already considering the potential impact of each card.
[Host, the ranks are as follows, from trash to treasure:
Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Legendary, Supreme.]
"System, use the Exclusive Skill Card!" said Veer, his voice filled with determination as he prepared for whatever skill might be drawn.
[Ding! Exclusive Skill Card used -> Exclusive Skill added to skill set!]
[Ding! A new Active Skill is added to the skill set - Extract Lvl 1 (Legendary).]
Veer's eyes widened as the words appeared in his mind. The term "Legendary" buzzed in his ears, a feeling of power beginning to rise within him. "This is going to be interesting," he thought, a grin slowly forming on his face.