6 Resolve

{System notice}

{Welcome back, player.}

I can't believe it! The system is back! I didn't think it'd still be intact, but I was wrong! Honestly, I feel scared and blessed at the same time. The fact, that the system has such a tight grip on me, that it remains even after I literally died and reincarnated into another body is scary.

However, said system also allows me to continue walking on the path I've used to walk. The system is the last thing remaining from my past life. It's silly really, because I remember the days, when I thought about taking revenge on the one who tried to manipulate me with the system. Nowadays, it gives me a weird sense of security…as if the system and I could attain power rivalled by none other.

The fact that my parents know that something in me awakened is bad. They think I'm some kind of prodigy. I just hope it doesn't go to their heads. Especially Rey. My father, he is a... a very enthusiastic person. His playful personality reminds me of Yoo Jin-ho, in that his naïveté when it comes to some things is headache inducing. But his positive way of viewing things is something I enjoy having around.

While my parents are still not over the events of today, it got late. "Time for bed. My little Art must be sooo tired" said Alice in a gentle and soft manner. Her voice was soothing and reminded me of my past mother. The fact that I feel the same kind of love towards my mother Alice, as towards my other mother feels weird, but I've decided not to get stuck up on those thoughts. Alice and Rey are also my parents, which doesn't mean that I forgot or that I don't miss the others...

My mother finally tucked me in. Time to check my stats!

{Player Arthur Leywin, LVL ???}

{Job Shadow Monarch}

{Titles}

{Demon Hunter, (and 2 others)}

{Stats sealed}

{Abilities}

{Quicksilver [sealed], Bloodlust [sealed], Stealth [sealed], Dagger Throw [sealed], Mutilate [sealed], Shadow Extraction [sealed], Shadow Save [sealed], Shadow Exchange [sealed], Domain of the Monarch [sealed], Ruler's Authority [sealed]}

{Passive skills}

{??? [sealed], Kandiaru's blessing [sealed], Advanced Dagger Arts [sealed], Perseverance [sealed]}

What is going on?! All my stats and skills are sealed? Even my passive skills are sealed...

It's still good news. My skills are still there, and that means the system wants me to regain these abilities, even in this world. But why would the system allow me to use these powers, although they won't gain anything from it, as I am not in my past life anymore.

It will take a while to regain my stats and abilities, but it's something I'm prepared to do. As long as I live in this world, I will become stronger. As strong as I need to be, to protect those I've come to love. I won't make the same mistake again. That's my resolve.

{System notice}

{The players condition has drastically changed. Abilities and Powers have been sealed. The player's body is not ready yet. Further growth will be needed before training for reaquisition will commence. Until then, the player is advised to keep absorbing mana}

{Daily Quest has arrived.}

{Until the player's body is ready for physical training and further growth, he will need to keep stimulating the black heart.}

{Absorb mana for 1 hour continuously 0/1}

This feels familiar I thought to myself. It seems my suspicions were right. My body is still too underdeveloped and I won't be training physically until that changes. I will have to complete this daily quest for a while...

That might actually be good for once. I've been caught up in a lot since I became a hunter in my past life. I haven't had the time, nor possibility to just live my life, and enjoy the things around me. I didn't have much time for family in the past either. I won't let this possibility go to waste. I will cherish the time gifted to me!

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