Rend Core acquired!
(x15,500) Essence Fragments
(x7,250) Ascended Fragments
+350,000 EXP (Level Up!)
[Threads of Chance] has increased to level 9!
[Absolute Edict] has increased to level 5!
New artifact acquired!
(x300) Fate Shards
(x150) Aethersteel acquired
(x200) Nightshade Essence acquired
+150,000 Gold
Blessing from Fate acquired!
'Alright first, let's see what this Artifact and Blessing are about.' I thought.
Artifact Acquired: [Veil of the Everwoven Fate]
Type: Mythic (Headgear - Mask/Hood)
Appearance:
A dark silver hood with ethereal, shifting threads woven into its fabric. The patterns subtly glow with an ever-changing, star-like shimmer, as if mirroring the threads of destiny itself. When worn, faint golden runes appear around the edges, signifying the wearer's attunement to fate.
Effect: Grants the wearer enhanced foresight, allowing them to perceive possible future outcomes, increasing evasion and critical strike chance by 20%
Passive: Grants immunity to fate altering debuffs
"Reminds me of Assassin's Creed, but it's a very useful Artifact." I muttered, equipping it immediately.
[Would you like the Artifact to be invisible?]
"You read my mind, I'll only keep this visible when I don't want to be seen."
After a second, the Artifact became invisible and I pulled up the Blessing next.
Blessing from Fate
For being one of the first ones to complete the Secret Rend, Morai offers you power
Unique Passive: Foresight Edge
You can perceive an opponent's next move up to 3 seconds before it happens, allowing for near-instantaneous reaction time.
[This effect improves with higher perception, intelligence, or fate-based abilities.]
[Against significantly weaker foes, this ability allows full anticipation of all attacks.]
[Against equal or stronger opponents, glimpses may be limited but still provide a critical advantage.]
[Miracle Bound]
Once per day, avoid what would be a fatal blow, restoring 30% of your health and momentarily increasing speed and reaction time.
I paused for a second, rereading it over.
"So..basically Sharingan without the Sharingan?" I chuckled. This was going to be hella fun to use. I had always wanted to try out a Dojutsu, but this? This was a badass substitute.
I pulled up my Status Screen next.
[Tyros Celestorn LV.114]
[Titles]
The True Eternal
Weaver of Unwritten Fate
[Rank] E-Rank [Can increase Rank.]
[Health Points]
107,000/107,000
[Aether Points]
1,284,000/1,284,000
EXP: 17,571/3,852,500
[Stat Points]
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[Agility]
2100
[Strength]
2500
[Dexterity]
2000
[Intelligence]
3100
[Endurance]
3000
[Luck]
2000
[Points to Allocate] : 1,140
[Charisms]
[Life (Anima)]
[Vital Bloom LV.1]
[Rank] B
Allows you to heal minor wounds and promote rapid plant growth in a small radius.
[Death (Mortis)]
[Necrotic Veil LV.1]
[Rank] B
Inflict withering damage on enemies in an area, draining their life essence.
[Chaos (Pandemonium)]
[Fractured Reality LV.1]
[Rank] A
Slightly distort the environment, disorienting enemies.
[Order (Harmonia)]
[Absolute Edict LV.1]
[Rank] A
Control the actions of those in your area, compelling them to follow a set of rules.
[Light (Lux)]
[Luminous Ward LV.1]
[Rank] B
Create barriers of pure light that shield allies and harm dark-based entities.
[Darkness (Umbra)]
[Phantom Rewrite LV.1]
[Rank] A
Allows you to alter or erase specific memories, events, or perceptions of individuals within a radius of influence.
[Wisdom (Sophia)]
[Truth Sense LV.1]
[Rank] B
Detect lies or hidden motives in speech.
[War (Bellum)]
[Wrath of the Warlord LV.1]
[Rank] SS
Transform into an avatar of war, massively increasing all combat capabilities.
[Peace (Pax)]
[Calming Aura LV.1]
[Rank] B
Emit a soothing presence that reduces hostility in nearby beings.
[Dreams (Somnium)]
[Slumber's Grasp LV.1]
[Rank] B
Induce a deep, restorative sleep in targets.
[Time (Chronos)]
[Fleeting Step LV.1]
[Rank] A
Increase movement speed slightly by distorting time around your body.
[Fate (Moirai)]
[Threads of Chance LV.1]
[Rank] B
Manipulate minor probabilities in your favor.
[Fate (Morai)]
[Fateweaver's Dominion LV.1]
[Rank] A
Negate the predetermined outcome of an event.
[Regions]
[Inventory]
"Damn 114 already? Wait..why the hell's my health so low compared to my level?"
A ding was heard as the system responded.
[Your Health Points and PTA (Points to Allocate) are tied to your Rank level.
E-Rank: Health increases 500 per level, PTA increases 10 per level.
D-Rank: Health increases 6,000 per level, PTA increases 120 per level.
Your Aether Points remain 12x your Health Points.]
".. really wish this shit was said earlier." I deadpanned. "But I do get it. I can see the Health Points and PTA are times 12 for every Rank. Does that depend on the number of Charisms as well?"
[Yes. Since you have 12 Charisms, the multiplier is 12x.]
"Ah I see..anything else I need to know?"
[Other than what you already know? No.]
"Okay good. No need for other surprises. Now to allocate my points.."
I was always a balanced Stat type of person when gaming and that applied here as well.
"400 in Agility, 400 in Dexterity, 300 in Luck, and the last 40 in Endurance. Easy enough." I said as I allocated the points.
[Stat Points]
[Agility]
2500 (+400)
[Strength]
2500 (Unchanged)
[Dexterity]
2400 (+400)
[Intelligence]
3100 (Unchanged)
[Endurance]
3040 (+40)
[Luck]
2300 (+300)
"Perfect." I smiled. "Ranking time."
[Increase E-Rank to D-Rank?] [Yes] or [No]
Cost:
5,000 Essence Fragments
2,500 Ascended Essence Fragments
"Everything comes with a price huh? Can't just let me be great and overpowered for free huh System?" I chuckled as I pressed Yes.
As soon as I hit Yes, a golden surge of energy erupted from my body. My Charisms reacted, pulsing with power.
My Health skyrocketed as my body reinforced itself.
My Aether surged, expanding with a newfound depth.
A System Message appeared
[Rank-Up Successful!]
[You have advanced to D-Rank.]
Health now increases by +6,000 per level.
Points to Allocate now increases by +120 per level.
"One more question sy-" My words paused as I heard the shower turn off.
'I'll ask later, don't want Vorethia to know about this.'
Closing everything, I stood up and stretched, cracks echoing through my body as I let out a satisfied sigh.
'It's only up from here.'
Just then, I heard the bathroom door creak open.
"Had a good shower?" I called.
A moment passed before she stepped out.
"It was… refreshing." Vorethia's voice was smoother, more relaxed. "I definitely needed that, but how—"
She stepped fully into view.
"Do I look?"
I blinked.
Vorethia was wearing the new clothes Brianna had picked out for her, and damn… they fit her too well. She looked stunning, a vision of elegance and quiet power. Now that she was cleaned up, I could see her clearly—and holy hell.
She hesitated, watching me carefully.
"Well?" She tilted her head slightly. "What… do you think?"
I noticed something unusual—she was acting a bit… shy?
Then I saw it.
She was fidgeting with her fingers, tapping them together in a nervous motion.
"Wait… are you doing the Hinata thing?" I teased.
Vorethia blinked, confused. "The Hinata thing?"
I smirked. "You don't have to be shy—you look very beautiful, Vorethia."
She froze.
Her violet eyes widened slightly, and for the briefest second, I saw a faint dusting of color on her cheeks.
Then she quickly composed herself.
"I—" she started, then hesitated, glancing away.
A chuckle escaped me. "Caught off guard?"
Her gaze snapped back to mine.
"No!" she huffed, crossing her arms. "I was simply… verifying the effectiveness of these garments."
I grinned. "Oh? So you're saying Brianna did a good job?"
She exhaled sharply. "I suppose so."
I chuckled.
'Who knew the Void could be so adorable?' I thought with amusement.
"Shut up." I heard Vorethia say, amused herself.
Oh that's right..
"Own it, Vorethia. Confidence suits you."
She smirked faintly. "Then I shall endeavor to wear it well."
"That's more like it."
Now… it's Taco Time!
