I did an oops

After that question was asked... Ralsei realized he made a mistake. His story was absolutely horrendous, and there was no reason for it. She already knew that he was something magical, with his existence... being as it was, and coupled with the questions he asked her at the park... his back story was very suspicious when more thought was put into it. In addition, coupled with the fact that she would obviously be exposed to more magic, as he can't just not do things, makes his excuse an extra bad one.

He would correct this now. He would mix lies with truths for this.

"You see... the reason I gathered my courage to speak to humanity again, was because I received some very important information from some sort of magic entity."

[WARNING - USER WILL BE IN DANGER IF YOU REVEAL YOUR SECRETS]

Don't worry... I won't.

"It gave me information about many things, including magic and other worlds, which is why I asked you what I did."

"I would be forever grateful if you could trust me, as I can't tell you any specifics, and provide me with some resources."

Mary was more or less shocked at this turn of events. While she knew that the creature in front of her was obviously supernatural, she didn't expect a revelation of such proportions and magic all of a sudden.

This option was a no brainier for her, though. Not only was she rich, so she could likely easily afford most things, but her motherly instincts kicked in seeing such a cute 10-year old seeking her help.

"Don't worry, I'll provide you with as much as you need, just tell me what it is."

Ralsei was happy at such acceptance. He would be sure to repay them in the future. "All I need is a completely pitch black place, which would be free of disturbance, and some sort of method to get information about this world."

Mary thought these things were simple to obtain. "Information? Would you like a computer and phone then?"

Ralsei naturally had to act like he didn't know what those things were. "Computer? What is that? Is it the name of some information group?"

"No no no, you see, it's a technology that..." Mary stopped. She found it hard to describe a computer. "Give me a moment." She took out her phone and looked up the definition. "A computer is an electronic device for storing and processing data, according to instructions given to it."

"Every computer can be connected to the internet, which is like a network of computers. You could send things to other peoples computer from your computer through the internet, without actually having to go anywhere. You don't even have to connect to them directly, it's like an open space where things called "websites" can be made, where then anyone can visit and see."

Ralsei pretended to comprehend this information. "I see, I see, so people could put information on these websites? So there would be, news websites? And likely sites for just about any kind or type of information? Perhaps even a website with all of it collected in one?"

Mary was moderately surprised at the speed of his comprehension, but responded. "Yep" Seeing, Ralsei not continue, she said, "Its time for me to send my daughter to school, a place for learning. You will be ok by yourself, right?"

"Yep!" "I'll just stay in the guest room like yesterday!"

"Alright, well you can make that your room now, since your going to be staying for longer. See you later then."

The door closed.

Ralsei sat there, thinking to himself. "Hopefully that wasn't too much information given.. right?"

[IT WAS NOT]

"Now... I always thought that the system was just me seeing my status and putting points in. To have a voice is surprising. Can I ask about that?"

[YES. I AM HERE MOSTLY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO GET YOU STARTED, AND ADVICE ALONG THE WAY]

"So, this thing I have? Where I can absorb the energy of defeated enemies? How exactly is this so amazing, if regular cultivation exists?"

[QUESTION ACKNOWLEDGED]

[HOST, THINK OF IT THIS WAY. AS YOU CULTIVATE, YOUR POWERS WILL BE AMPLIFIED. IF THE BASE POWER BEING AMPLIFIED IS GREATER, AND CAN CONTINUOUSLY INCREASE, YOU HAVE A RECIPE FOR GREAT POWER. THERE ARE ALREADY METHODS FOR THIS, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 'STRENGTHENING TECHNIQUES'. HOWEVER, THEY ARE DIFFICULT AND LIMITED IN EFFECTIVENESS]

Shock. While Ralsei had thought of ways of why this could possibly be so amazing, this truly came as a shock to him. Independent.... if increasing his strength this way wouldn't interfere with cultivation apart from this amplifying effect, this would truly be legendary.

[INDEED. DOES HOST HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?]

"So, about cultivation. How exactly does it work?"

[MANY PATHS IN CULTIVATION CAN BE TAKEN, MANY NOT WHAT YOU MIGHT CONSIDER 'TRADITIONAL' CULTIVATION. CULTIVATION IS MERELY THE NAME USED TO DESCRIBE ANY METHOD OF GROWING STRONGER. HERE ARE THE TWO MOST COMMON PATHS OF CULTIVATION.

WARRIORS ARE MOST COMMON, AND FIGHT WITH THE POWER OF THEIR BODIES, WHICH HAVE BEEN NURTURED AND CULTIVATED BY QI.

MAGES ARE RARER. THEY REINFORCE AND STABILIZE THE MIND WITH QI, TO PRODUCE MAGIC AND CAST SPELLS.

DESPITE THE DIFFERENCE, THEY ARE BOTH EQUALLY AS STRONG.]

"So.. since I have two spells, does that mean I am a mage?" "Rather disappointing that I didn't get to choose my own path.."

[THAT IS INCORRECT. THOSE ARE YOUR INNATE ABILITIES, WHICH HAPPEN TO BE SPELLS. THE STRENGTH OF THESE ARE NOT EFFECTED BY YOUR PATH, BUT RATHER YOUR CULTIVATION LEVEL.

MORE SPECIAL ABILITIES CAN BE OBTAINED, WHICH USUALLY WORK JUST LIKE INNATE ABILITIES.]

[THE SYSTEM PROVIDES AN EXTRA OPTION, HOWEVER. USING THE ENERGY THAT IS BEING FUNNELED INTO STAT POINTS, YOU COULD APPLY THEM DIRECTLY ON YOUR INNATE ABILITIES.]

The more Ralsei learns, the more he is shocked. He has truly underestimated the prowess of what that being managed to accomplish.

Fearing being shocked once more, he decides to take this time to learn about the new world he can teleport to.

[AS OF RIGHT NOW, YOU CAN TELEPORT TO TWO WORLDS. AS CLEARANCE INCREASES, MORE SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE.]

Party Hunters - Actually named this by their inhabitants, a world where monsters and disasters constantly manifest, those titled 'Hunters' protect themselves and civilians by terminating threats, and ending life in dangerous areas before they get a chance to do more damage. Seemingly a low level world with weak strengthening techniques, big secrets hide underneath...

The Shattered Lands - [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] MOST DANGEROUS [REDACTED]

ERROR ERROR {GRAVEYARD OF GODS} ERROR [REDACTED] PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

W-What? What is this? Party Hunters, sure. But these Shattered Lands....? How do I have access to this? It literally says, "GRAVEYARD OF GODS!" "System...?"

[I CANNOT SAY]

"Well, since the Shattered Lands seem like it'll shatter me as soon as I take a step inside, and how i'm not particularly ready for Party Hunter, how am I supposed to get a cultivation technique?"

Ralsei sat down and thought long and hard, yet couldn't find an answer.

[AHEM]

"O-Oh! System? You scared me, what is it?"

[ABOUT YOUR PROBLEM... I MAY HAVE A SOLUTION]

A moment of realization seemed to flash through Ralsei's eyes. Right! The system was made by someone likely at the peak of cultivation! Of course they would have plenty of godly techniques!

"System? Can you give me some cultivation techniques?"

[NO]

W-What? Why not?

[I DON'T KNOW ANY]

"...."

[...]

"Why did you say you may have a solution to my problem them?"

[NORMAL PEOPLE WOULD HAVE THOUGHT OF ME AS SOON AS THE ISSUE OF CULTIVATION TECHNIQUES WERE BROUGHT UP. YOU SAT IN YOUR CHAIR FOR 2 1/2 HOURS AND HAD NOTHING. ARE YOU PERHAPS MENTALLY DEFICIENT?]

"...."

"But you DID say you had a solution though."

[I SAID I MAY HAVE A SOLUTION. I DID NOT. I WAS TECHNICALLY RIGHT.]

"..."