System Details 3

Now, tell me If I should be glad or not.

But this is okay.

I can still live a normal life.

I already have a plan.

But for that to happen.

I must grow stronger.

The only path for me left to achieve it is determined by the affinity of elements, bloodline, and constitution.

Talking about my constitution, you should be wondering why I can stand.

Just like anybody sees it, whether they would call a doctor to check my condition, I'm positive I'm crippled.

There was no doubt about it.

Even the system confirmed it.

But the system could also clear the misunderstanding.

In the "State of Health," there was the word "Problem" beside it, and I exclaimed in my thoughts, with the intention of communicating with the system.

To change the "close" beside the Problem to "open."

There was no change in my expression when the system performed my command.

Probably because I'm used to it… or maybe because of the Character Traits, Emotionless.

If it did not exist, I might be acting like a child now.

State of Health - Half-disabled. Problem [Your body is being corrupted by the shadow elements. Your physique has a perfect affinity with shadow elements, but it is not blessed by the God of Shadow. It will only alleviate once you are in the shadowy place. Ask for his blessings before your constitution is completely corrupted, or the descent of the God of Shadow will bring a new era to the world.]

This was why there was not a single lamp or fire illuminating this quite dark room.

If normal people entered here, if the windows were closed, perhaps they felt they were blind.

This chamber is just in need of light.

But I don't need it, the moonlight is enough.

Furthermore, my eyes seemed to have night vision, even though it was not added to the Character Traits.

It's probably because of my affinity with the shadow.

Speaking of affinity, I recalled the time this body fooled my father and everyone.

This body didn't have an affinity with elements and might only be an ordinary human after all.

What Luke Emberheart, the previous owner of the body, made them believe.

I'm not elated when I know I will have to continue to deceive them either.

Probably because of the emotionlessness traits again.

My father should have an idea that I really don't have an affinity with elements.

Except for the Shadow.

However, how could he know it?

From my investigation and knowledge, there were only five churches: The God of War, Wind, Earth, Life, and Aqua.

The four of them, except the God of War, as it is still not determined yet, I certainly have no affinity with.

From birth, the sign of affinity would already appear.

For example, the fire in the lamp suddenly intensified. 

The water suddenly flowed towards you without a reason.

The Earth shook every time you stepped.

It was a sign of affinity.

Just like my Father.

Or this body's father.

He is a Warlock, who has a High-Grade affinity with the Fire Elements.

He is stronger when the Sun is the brightest.

But also weak when it vanished.

Still, Warlock could never be underestimated, no matter their flaws.

Regarding this body's mother, he did not have one.

Or it's much better to say he did not manage to see her.

He might be, but she should be in a state of cadaver.

After all, his mother died for him.

And his Father had already told him.

According to this body's memory, his Father told a tale.

When he was born, the dark forces, no matter where, including in the border he defended, suddenly ran rampant.

It was still the middle of the day, yet the moon appeared, eclipsing the brightness of the Sun.

All the living beings trembled in fear.

While those ignoramus witnessed the creatures living in a forbidden region kowtowed in respect.

It was as though welcoming the arrival of their God.

But neither the Father nor this body was aware it was the latter's cause.

Because I knew it well.

Just like what the System had said.

He is the God of Shadow's vessel.

The father and the son, however, thought that the strange and horrifying event was only a coincidence.

The world would have come to realize the reason behind the terrifying event if it was not for the son hiding his unusual personality when he grew up.

Even when he discovered his disabled body would be fine in the shadowy place.

He told no one.

Until he discovered it himself.

As he then ventured into the forbidden region by himself to receive the blessing of the God of Shadow.

From what the author had designed for this character, he failed to receive the blessings.

His body was completely corrupted.

It gave the bridge for the God of the Shadow to send his bits of spirit to the body.

And he discovered how his Church was treated and decided to destroy the world.

This was how the villain became the monster and the loathed existence of every living being.

Who almost destroyed humanity and other races.

However, I'm aware of it, and I certainly don't want that to happen. 

I wanted to change it, but not in the end.

My demise.

As I had fooled everyone, I would continue to do so.

Then, I could live a normal and secluded life and start a new identity.

I don't want to fulfill what I had said to Sophie either, even though it would be fulfilled prior to living a normal and secluded life.

Even though she was a likable character, I kept telling myself, deceiving myself, that she was only a minor character in the novel who would soon die.

I will not change it either.

Hmm… maybe, I should.

Since no one should be reading my story in this world... I hope so.

The only reason Sophie had to die was for the villain to finally venture into the forbidden region and meet his demise.

It was when his emotionless character was broken.

Or probably the author's plot hole.

Come to think of it, he must have messed this up.

The villain, who has emotionless character traits, teared up.

Well, that scene was also very dramatic and cool.

He teared up, but his expression did not change.

He only looked at Sophie's corpse with memories together with her that appeared in his mind.

His emotions at that time were unknown since it was in the third pov.

I could not conclude whether it was a plot hole or not.

But I don't really care. 

For me to live a normal life, I needed a companion.

And Sophie was suited for it.

She is my maid, after all.

Glurp!

I gulped down the wine and elegantly placed the wine glass on the splendid luxury sofa table.

The clock ticked, and I noticed it would soon dawn.

Sooner, I will return to cripple state.

I can not stand again.

Sigh…

I stared into my chamber bed and could not help but feel elated after deceiving myself.

The chamber bed is too large for me to sleep.

Perhaps, even when ten people sleep at it, there would still be a space.

There was also that dark red curtain surrounding it to prevent the mosquitoes from entering, disturbing my sleep.

All in all, my chamber bed is different and imposing.

Only a noble could have.

"Well," I mumbled. "It was a tiring day, so I should take a rest. Later, I have to go to church and test my luck."

I giggled lightly.

"I hope I can become a Warlock with the blessing of the God of War.

After all, I must find a way to prevent my body from completely corrupted.

Turning it into the state I can stand and walk again in the middle of the day."