System and Functions - Part 2

Eager to share its message, the system promptly resumed speaking.

[Now, please lend me your ears, host!] it urged, emphasizing the importance of what it was about to communicate.

Allen nodded attentively, focusing his senses as he prepared to listen intently to the system's explanation.

[First and foremost, as I mentioned earlier, the energy I utilized has been completely depleted. Consequently, in the foreseeable future, I will not be able to assist you again until my power is replenished,] the system clarified, initiating its explanation.

[Secondly, concerning functionality: while I am unable to manifest in the future, I have left behind the residual power that I had previously prepared for you.]

[You can experiment with it at a later time.] The system was added.

[Furthermore, concerning the utilization of existing functions, I will directly transfer them to your mind, allowing you immediate access and implementation.]

Upon hearing the information relayed by the system, Allen grasped some of the concepts but still found himself puzzled by certain unfamiliar aspects.

As the system fell silent, Allen's confusion grew, prompting him to seek clarification.

"System, have you finished conveying everything you wanted to share?" Allen asked, curiosity lacing his voice due to the abrupt silence from the system.

[The third and final one...] The system's voice resonated in his mind.

However, Allen perceived a slight interruption in the voice, as if it were on the verge of faltering.

[Do not allow your grudges to consume you and embrace happiness in your new life, Allen Frey-] The system's voice, previously rigid and automated, has now transformed into a gentle and tender female voice within Allen's mind.

"System! System!" Allen urgently called out to the system, yet there was no response.

"It appears to have returned to its dormant state," Allen sighed, shaking his head with a tinge of regret.

Reflecting on the system's final message, he extended his palm and gazed at it intently.

"Unfortunately, I am unable to comply." His voice turned cold, and his eyes turned red, brimming with a profound hatred.

Just as he immersed himself in contemplation, an excruciating pain suddenly surged through Allen's head.

"Argh!" His face contorted in agony as he cried out, clutching his head in an attempt to alleviate the torment.

The physical discomfort in his body became inconsequential as the relentless pain in his head threatened to overwhelm his sanity!

After an agonizing two minutes, the pain gradually subsided, leaving Allen drenched in sweat with droplets trickling down his forehead and neck.

"Hah~ Hah~" His bloodshot eyes reflected exhaustion, and he struggled to keep his eyelids from drooping.

"Damn! That was unbearable," he whispered, his voice filled with pain, as he closed his eyes to process the intense experience he had just endured.

As it transpired, the excruciating pain Allen experienced was a result of the transfer of memories and thought processes related to the various functions provided by the system.

Ten minutes elapsed before he finally opened his eyes, mustering the strength to sit up and lean against the backrest of the bed.

"Huft~ So that's how it works," Allen contemplated, having regained his vitality.

He realized that all the information and functions had been successfully transferred, and he felt a sense of mastery over the newfound abilities.

With anticipation coursing through him, Allen took a deep breath and eagerly decided to test one of the functions provided by the system.

"Activate the Panel!" he whispered, and to his astonishment, small lights materialized before his eyes, swiftly converging to form a rectangular box that spanned his field of view.

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[Information Panel:]

[Name: Allen Frey]

[Age: 15 Years Old]

[Title/Blessing (Class): Born Genius (Mage), Cherished By Mana (Mage), Loved by the Elements (Mage), Profound Insight (Mage)]

[Title/Blessing (Special): Unyielding Valor, Innate Mastery, Mastermind, Inspirational Leadership, Astute Visionary, Irresistible Charisma]

[Class: Mages]

[Class Level: Origin 1 (Mage)]

[Progress/Experience: 900/1000 (Mage)]

[Elemental Affinity: The Four Great Elements (Fire, Water, Wind, and Earth)]

[Body Condition: Corrupted (Cursed with Unruly Mana)]

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The sheer magnitude of the phenomenon left him utterly astonished and overwhelmed by a profound sense of awe and wonder that he had never experienced before.

"It's truly incredible!" Allen contemplated in awe, meticulously absorbing all the information presented on the information panel.

"Title and blessing, hmm..."

"Even those can be clearly seen and described by the functions of this system."

Allen gazed at the column labeled [Title/Blessing], which filled him with surprise and unexpected curiosity.

As Allen was aware, in this world, individuals who were born would receive blessings from the gods and goddesses who had created the world.

These blessings were incredibly diverse and veiled in secrecy, for only those fortunate enough to receive them could perceive their presence.

However, there is one method through which blessings can be revealed to others.

It involves visiting the churches spread across the kingdom of Eldoria, where individuals undergo a holy-level magic inoculation.

This process allows the received blessings to manifest directly, becoming visible to all.

Furthermore, based on the information he received from the system, the panel function itself categorized the blessings into two distinct groups: class blessings and special blessings.

"This is incredibly fascinating." Allen's smile blossomed as he fixated his gaze on the [Class] panel, which displayed the classes he had cultivated.

To Allen, the concept of class was also an extraordinary phenomenon.

At the age of ten, chosen individuals would awaken a latent power within themselves, referred to as their class.

The known classes themselves encompassed a wide range of possibilities.

There were Mages, Swordfighters, Spear Warriors, Healers, and numerous other classes that Allen was familiar with.

As for himself, he had awakened the [Mage] class, endowed with a remarkable talent for magic.

"The blessings I possess are formidable, yet I still fall short against the figure known as the hero," Allen muttered, shaking his head and relinquishing his arrogance.

He shifted his attention to the wondrous information panel before him.

"Origin 1, huh?" Allen's gaze fell upon the [Class Level] column, and he contemplated his power level for a moment.

In his previous life, when he had fallen into a coma and eventually awakened, he had sensed his class strength deteriorating to the Origin 3 level due to the ravaging effects of the poison that plagued his body.

Consequently, his strength had considerably declined.

The foundation stage, commonly referred to as "origin" by people, marked the initial phase in a person's journey of building their class.

Origin itself is divided into six levels, descending from the lowest stage six Origin to the highest stage one Origin.

Following the Origin stage in each class, a significant transformation occurs, commonly referred to as the transformation stage.

This stage can be considered the true manifestation of each existing class.

Taking the example of the [Mage] class, after reaching the Origin level, one progresses through a series of stages within the Mage class.

These stages encompass the Beginning Stage, the Senior Stage, and ultimately the Expert Stage of True Mages' levels.

Beyond that, there are even more advanced stages to aspire to.

These include the Arch Mage stage, the Master Arch Mage stage, the Wizard stage, the Great Wizard stage, and, ultimately, a stage that remains unattainable for anyone—an elusive level known as the Beyond The World stage!

"Perhaps it's due to my early awakening that the poison hasn't fully consumed my body," Allen mused, his eyes narrowing in contemplation.

In his previous life, when he experienced a coma similar to this, he hadn't harbored any suspicions towards anyone.

He had attributed the condition to the intense rigors of his training, unaware of the underlying poison's effects.

However, his misguided thinking led him to remain in a coma for months.

Even after discovering the identity of the person who had poisoned him, he chose to forgive them, despite the harm they had caused.

"I truly am naive." He chided himself for his foolishness, shaking his head and redirecting his thoughts.

Soon, his attention shifted to the next column, labeled [Progress].

"900/1000, hmm, so I'm very close to reaching the beginning stage of a True Mage?" He lightly tapped his fingers on the mattress as he contemplated.

Achieving the status of a beginning-stage True Mage at the age of 15 was considered remarkably young, as most individuals in the Mage class typically attained this level around the ages of 16 to 17.

However, if it weren't for the presence of poison in his body, he would have likely already attained the beginning-stage level by now!

Allen continued to gaze at the panel, gradually grasping a comprehensive understanding of its functions.

"Deactivate the panel," he whispered, allowing his body to relax as he closed his eyes.

"With the panel's purpose clarified, it's time to focus on the main objective," he whispered again, gradually opening his eyes.

"Gift, reveal!"