The symphony between effort and laziness
"*Ding*"
"As you exerted yourself to discover more about the system and strive to improve your stats, you have earned a reward! Your reward: Omni-Energy Manipulation."
"..."
"What the f..." Surprise. Nothing but surprise. This system is too much, isn't it? Mateus can only think about that.
'Is it really so easy to get such good rewards?'
"System, can you give me the ability description?"
"Here you go, host:
The host can create, shape, and manipulate all viable and imaginable forms of energy, virtually without limits in the amount or type of energy they can absorb, project, or manipulate."
"Any type of energy!? And also limitless in quantity? System, open status."
"Certainly:
Mateus Santos, 17 years old
Intelligence: 8
Charisma: 4
Beauty: 5
Strength: 4
Agility: 4
Vitality: 4
Magic Capacity: ∞
Abilities:
Accelerated Development.
Omni-Energy Manipulation."
"..." Once again, all Mateus can think is nothing; he has no words to describe his reward.
"If it's so easy to become overpowered by doing mundane things, what happens if I do great things? Or would it be better to just become lazy along with the system?" For Mateus, this is a big question.
Consider this: the system revolves around laziness, so wouldn't it make sense for him to become lazy too?
At this moment, various thoughts pass through Mateus's mind, but he comes to a conclusion.
"System, if I become lazy, just like the system, will I earn more rewards?"
"*Ding*"
"For adopting a thought aligned with the system, the host deserves a reward! Your reward: God's Senses."
"I won't be surprised anymore, but still, this is incredible. System, describe the ability."
"Here's the description of God's Senses:
The user is able to have all senses enhanced to an infinite scale, allowing them to see, smell, hear, and otherwise limitlessly sense everything in existence, including conceptual forces and even immaterial beings/entities."
"Wow."
"This ability seems even more overpowering when I see the description." Mateus thinks that with this ability, he can know everything that happens in the world.
"This ability makes me feel like I'm connected to everything in the world." He thinks that if he wants, he can feel anything anywhere, as long as he knows where he wants to be and feel.
"But there are still some things missing for me to have fun using this system." Mateus thinks he needs to gain a few more abilities before considering the next step.
"System, how do I get more skills?"
"Very simple, host. You can earn them in the way I explained before or try to learn manually. As for the second option, it may be even easier for the host because you have the Accelerated Development ability and exceptional magic control."
"So, at the same time the system encourages me to be lazy, I still have to work?" Mateus is really thinking if this is a system for a lazy person.
"But I think that's fine. By the way, I think I'll try to learn some skills that I have in mind."
— — —
After a few minutes of consideration and thought, Mateus decides to start by manipulating magical power.
'I'll imagine that my magical power is in the center of my body and try to make it circulate to all parts of my body.'
After feeling the mana in the center of his body, Mateus gently begins to circulate it throughout his body.
Feeling a new type of strength in his body, Mateus is impressed with the sensation of power in his body.
"*Ding!* The host has learned a new skill: Body Reinforcement."
Curious, Mateus opens his status and sees the description of his new ability.
"Body Reinforcement - Mastery: 1
This ability, when activated, allows the user to gain a 50% buff in strength, vitality, and agility stats."
"It's a very useful skill." Mateus now sees a temporary solution to his lack of strength.
But curious about one thing, he asks the system.
"System, how does skill mastery work?"
"Host, mastery works with Active skills, ranging from beginner corresponding to number 1 to total mastery corresponding to number 10. The more the host masters the skill, the better the effects will be."
"Wow, this doesn't seem much like a lazy system, but okay. I guess it's time to try to learn and improve some things."
— — —
After some time training and learning a few skills, Mateus's status is as follows:
Mateus Santos, 17 years old
Intelligence: 8
Charisma: 4
Beauty: 5
Strength: 4
Agility: 4
Vitality: 4
Magical Capacity: ∞
Passive Abilities:
Accelerated Development.
Omni-Energy Manipulation.
Active Abilities:
God's Senses - Mastery 10
Body Reinforcement - Mastery 3
Teleportation - Mastery 1
Fire Magic - Mastery 1
Water Magic - Mastery 1
Healing Magic - Mastery 1
"Not bad for the first day using this system. Even though there's plenty of room for improvement, I think it's good for the time I've spent." Mateus thinks he's doing better than expected. While pondering these matters
*growl*
His stomach growls loudly due to all the effort he put in during the morning.
"Is it already noon!?" Surprised, Mateus looks at the clock and sees that it's time for lunch. While preparing a simple meal, Mateus isn't even surprised when he hears,
"The host has learned a new skill: Cooking - Mastery 1."
"Sigh." Letting out a sigh, Mateus sees that his life has become much simpler in everything he does.
While cooking and contemplating life, Mateus asks the system,
"Is it possible to go to other worlds, system?"
"Yes, host."
With a smile on his face, Mateus can't help but think about the new possibilities that await him.