"I Can't Believe It..."
WHOOOOOSH!The wind howled through the vast, open terrain as Raiken Tenma stood with his arms crossed, smirking. His sharp, black hair swayed with the breeze, and his golden-ringed eyes glowed faintly under the morning sun. His sleek black-and-gold armor, still deactivated, traced over his body like an intricate second skin."Tch." He clicked his tongue, his smirk widening into an eager grin. "I wanted a little challenge anyway."His fists clenched, veins subtly bulging from anticipation. His body burned with the desire to test his newfound strength."I can't wait!" he declared, cracking his knuckles. CRACK! CRACK!The system, still glowing with a divine radiance, chuckled in amusement."Oh? You seem rather confident, Master."Raiken raised an eyebrow. "Of course, I am. With this armor, I'm practically unstoppable… but I wanna know—" He tilted his head slightly, curiosity gleaming in his eyes. "Where exactly do you come from? What are you?"For a moment, the golden light surrounding the system flickered, as if it hesitated."Ah… well, that's a long story."Raiken folded his arms. "I've got time."The system let out a soft laugh. "Very well, then. You might like this one… or find it tragic."Raiken smirked. "Sounds interesting already."The Creation of the System
"I was crafted by a great craftsman—not just any ordinary one, but a God."BAM! Raiken's eyes widened."A God?!!" he shouted, taking a step forward. "Then that means… you're crazy powerful! And special! Maybe even—""Rejected."Raiken froze. "Huh?"The system's golden glow dimmed slightly. "He viewed me as a failure. Trash. Garbage."THUNDERCLAP!Raiken clenched his fists, his jaw tightening. "HOW?! That idiot doesn't even know what he created! A system—an actual system! That's insanely powerful!"She chuckled softly. "It was his first time creating something like this. An evolving armor with an attached system."Raiken's anger was replaced by intrigue. His eyes gleamed. "Wait… evolving?""Yes." She nodded. "The armor you wear will evolve and change every time you grow stronger. And as for me, I am here to assist you—whether it be through quests, trials, combat assistance, or unlocking new transformations."Raiken grinned, excitement flashing in his eyes. "That… is AWESOME."Training Begins!
"Alright then, can we test our strength now?" Raiken asked, rolling his shoulders."Not yet!" The system's voice became sharp and commanding. "Before that, we need to train your body so you can handle the armor's weight when activated."Raiken frowned. "I mean, I used to work out before, so it shouldn't be—""Heh." The system giggled ominously. "You have no idea what's coming, do you?"A cold shiver ran down Raiken's spine.The Trial of Absolute Hell
BOOM! A massive stone pillar emerged from the ground, towering over Raiken. The system's golden glow intensified, and her voice became eerily enthusiastic."Let's begin your Evolving Warrior Training!"Raiken gulped. "W-Wait, that sounds a bit—"100 Sit-ups.THUD! THUD! THUD!Raiken gritted his teeth as he pushed through each rep.100 Push-ups.His arms trembled. Sweat dripped onto the stone floor beneath him.1000 Laps Around the Giant Boulder."WHAT?!!" Raiken's eyes bulged. "That's NOT normal!!!"The system clapped her hands together. "No complaining! GO!"WHOOSH! Raiken was off, sprinting around the massive rock.100 Squats.His legs burned. His vision blurred.Lifting Two Giant Boulders for an Hour."ARE YOU TRYING TO KILL ME?!!" Raiken shouted, veins popping from his forehead.The system giggled like a cheerful schoolgirl. "Oh, you're doing great, Master! Keep going!""YOU SOUND WAY TOO CHEERFUL FOR THIS!!"Raiken's Final Form (For Now)
By the time the grueling trial was complete, Raiken collapsed onto the ground, gasping for air.Huff… huff… huff…His body trembled. His arms felt like lead.Then, something changed.CRACKLE! ZAP!A golden aura surged through his veins. His muscles became lean, sculpted—his abs chiseled like stone. His body radiated unparalleled strength.The system hummed in satisfaction. "Hmm… not bad. You've certainly changed."Raiken groaned, rolling onto his side. "I… hate… you…"The system giggled mischievously. "Oh, come now, Master~ You love me."Raiken's eye twitched. "I swear… once I'm strong enough… I'm getting revenge for this torture."She smirked. "Oh? I'll be waiting."And thus, Raiken Tenma had survived his first trial. But little did he know, this was just the beginning.