As Klaus sat on his luxurious bed, his mind still adjusting to the flood of memories, a sudden **mechanical chime** echoed in his head—
**Ding…**
> **Soul Merge Successful…**
> **Host has recovered all memories…**
> **System Activation Complete…**
> **Welcome, Host…**
Klaus's **golden eyes widened**. His body tensed as he instinctively scanned the room, his sharp gaze flickering from the golden-threaded walls to the intricate carvings on the ceiling. But there was no one.
A deep frown crept onto his face. "**Who's there?**" he asked cautiously, his voice **steady but commanding**.
Then, the voice came again—calm, cold, and **inhuman**.
> **I am a gift from Lord Kek…**
Klaus felt his heart skip a beat. Kek. That name… He remembered it all too well. The being who had ripped his soul from the cycle of reincarnation and placed him here, in this body.
His eyes narrowed. "**Where are you?**"
> **I am within your mind, Host.**
His fingers curled slightly into the silk sheets as a strange sense of **unease** settled in. "…What exactly are you?"
> **I am the Spreading Darkness and Chaos System.**
> **I exist solely to assist you in your mission to engulf the world in darkness.**
A slow smirk formed on Klaus's lips. "**Interesting… And what exactly can you do?**"
> **Anything you wish, Host. My only purpose is to aid you in your conquest of spreading darkness.**
He leaned back against the headboard, his fingers tapping lightly against the polished wood. "**So, you're telling me that I have my own personal tool to bring chaos upon this world?**"
> **Precisely.**
Klaus let out a small chuckle—low and **dangerous**. If what this 'system' said was true, then Kek had truly **blessed** him with an extraordinary advantage.
"**How do I use you?**"
> **Simply say 'Status,' and you will see your current capabilities.**
Klaus thought for a moment before nodding. "**Status.**"
At once, a **semi-transparent dark interface** appeared before his eyes. It was written in a deep **crimson hue**, almost as if the words were etched in **blood and shadows**.
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**[STATUS]**
- **Name:** Klaus Blake
- **Cultivation Realm:** Essence Gathering (Late Stage)
- **Special Powers:**
- **Darkness Manipulation** (Grants affinity over darkness-based attacks)
- **Merging** (Can absorb and fuse skills, bloodlines, and beings)
- **Devouring** (Can consume life force, abilities, and even souls)
- **Summons:** 0 (Opportunity Available: 1)
- **Slaves:** None
- **Bloodline:**
- **Blake Bloodline (Minor Awakening):** Enhances special power attack by **10%**
- **Shop:** **[LOCKED]**
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Klaus's golden eyes **gleamed** as he read through the details.
'**Darkness, Merging, and Devouring… Kek really didn't hold back.**'
Each ability alone was **terrifying**, but together? The potential was **limitless**.
He stared at the **Summon (Opportunity Available: 1)** section with mild curiosity. Did this mean he could summon a **servant** or a **creature**?
And the **Bloodline Awakening…** His Blake lineage was already immensely powerful, yet this only showed **minor awakening**?
His fingers twitched as a sense of **anticipation** coiled in his chest.
"**System.**" His voice was smooth, controlled. "**What is this 'Summon' opportunity?**"
> **Host has one chance to summon a creature, being, or entity bound to darkness. This can be used at any time.**
Klaus hummed in thought. "**And the shop? Why is it locked?**"
> **Host must spread sufficient chaos and darkness to unlock the Shop Feature. The more destruction you cause, the more rewards will be available.**
A slow, **dangerous smile** crept onto Klaus's lips.
"**So that's how it is… Kek, you really thought of everything, didn't you?**"
His eyes burned with **calculated ambition** as he leaned forward, resting his elbows on his knees.
This world had already **tried to kill him** once.
And now?
He had **power, knowledge, and an entity designed solely to assist in his rise.**
If they thought they could **crush** him, then they had no idea what kind of **monster** they had just let loose.
**Let the game begin.**