Chapter 3: System

??? Dimension, Before the First Cosmos

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I found myself in a place that was distinctly my own—a personal dimension. Yet, there was something fundamentally different about this experience then I realized that I still doesn't have a physical body even in my own personal dimension I am still floating like a soul.

'System,' I called out mentally, my curiosity laced with caution. A shimmering, transparent blue panel appeared before me, casting a faint glow.

[Marvel Achievement System is activated]

'Hello, Host! I am your Marvel Achievement System. How can I help you?' A playful, almost cheerful voice rang in my head, catching me off guard.

I hesitated before asking, 'System, what exactly is your purpose? And... can you read my thoughts or memories?' My tone carried a wary edge, uncertain of the answer.

'Relax, Host. I can't read your memories. I can only pick up on thoughts you intentionally direct toward me.' Her voice took on a reassuring tone. 'As for my role… I'll reward you for any accomplishments you deem significant—as long as they receive the goddess's approval. She'll be the one granting those rewards. I also come with a few other functions: Status, Inventory, Absorb, Notifications, Travel, and the ability to shield your mind from external influence. I can even detach from the system to assist you directly, and my abilities will be tied to yours.'

Just as it finished explaining the screen before me changed and showed different options with brief description about them.

[Status Window: Display the user's identity, achievements, perks, and abilities, and other important details.]

[Absorb: Integrate the energy or essence of killed foes, converting them into abilities.]

[Inventory: Store items and artifacts in a pocket dimension, allowing for easy access and organization.]

[Notification +3: Designed to keep the host informed about the Achievements and Updates.]

[Travel: Help Host to travel to different worlds of fictions (LOCKED).]

Seeing the options and reading their explanation I immediately focused on the [Notification +3] and various notifications appeared before me.

[Congratulations for being born before the Cosmos!!!]

[Gained the achievement: The First Marvel!!!]

[Rewarded with Infinite Potential!!!]

'System... Oh! Do you have a name?' I asked curiously.

'Host, I don't have a name. You can give me one,' the system replied, its voice growing quieter, even though telepathy.

'Alright, I'll name you. Do you have a gender?' I asked, thinking of a suitable name.

'Thank you, Host! I am female,' the system answered, excitement lacing her voice.

'Your name will be Zenith. And you don't have to call me 'host'—you can use my name instead.'

'Thanks, Ryan!' Zenith responded warmly.

'Zenith, show me the status screen,' I requested, and the system interface shifted. My status window materialized before me.

[Name: Ryan]

[Race: Cosmic Entity (Seven deadly sins manifestation) ]

[Age: Unmeasurable (Born before the concept of Time)]

[Achievements: The First Marvel]

[Dimensions: ??? Dimension]

[Unique power: Seven Deadly sins manifestation (LOCKED)]

[Powers:

1. Reality Manipulation: The ability to alter the fabric of reality, including time, space, and the laws of physics. 

2. Immortality: Ageless and incapable of dying in a traditional sense. 

3. Telekinesis: The ability to manipulate objects or beings without physical contact. 

4. Telepathy: Communicating thoughts or emotions directly with others, often across vast distances. 

5. Dimensional Travel: The ability to move between different dimensions or planes of existence. 

6. Energy Manipulation: The capacity to generate, absorb, and manipulate various forms of energy, including cosmic or elemental energies. (locked)

7. Shape-shifting: The ability to change physical form or appearance at will, often to adapt to different environments or to deceive others. 

8. Cosmic Awareness: A heightened perception of the universe, enable to perceive and understand cosmic events and phenomena.]

[Perks:

1. Infinite Potential: Boundless growth in power, with no ceiling or limit to what they can achieve over time

2. Veil of Ignorance: Will not be discovered till the seventh iteration by fellow cosmic beings passively.

3. Dimensional Authority: Can control all the aspects of your dimension (LOCKED).]

[Curse:

Limited Descension: May only descend three times in the Marvel cosmos until the sixth iteration. Afterward, starting from the seventh iteration, descension will resume normally.]

'Zenith, why are some of the options and powers locked in the system?' I asked her mentally, seeking some clarity.

'Ryan, the Travel option is locked by the goddess, according to her will,' Zenith replied calmly.

I couldn't help but think, 'She'll probably only unlock it once she's had enough watching me in Marvel.'

Zenith continued, 'Your powers and perks will unlock as certain conditions are met.'

'What conditions?' I pressed, eager to understand what lay ahead.

'Before the birth of each cosmos, you'll be able to unlock one of your sins, choosing which to select. As for Dimensional Authority and Energy Manipulation, those will only be accessible once you ascend to the rank of Dimension Lord,' she explained, her tone steady yet carrying the weight of the journey that awaited me.

'How can I become the Dimension Lord?' I asked, curiosity driving me

'To become the Dimension Lord, you need to earn the approval of the dimension's will, and it also requires a name of its own. Currently, this dimension lacks both—a name and a defined will. However, it will recognize you as its lord once you bestow a name upon it, given your existing connection due to your wish.' Zenith explained.

'Oh, thanks for answering! What should we name it?' I decided to go with a classic name, something that represents the beginning for my journey.

'I name this Dimension; Origin' With my mental connection I named the dimension.

[You have successfully named the Dimension: Origin!!!]

[You have been recognized as the Dimension Lord!!!]

[Energy Manipulation: The capacity to generate, absorb, and manipulate various forms of energy, including cosmic or elemental energies. UNLOCKED!!!]

[Dimensional Authority: Can control all the aspects of your dimension UNLOCKED!!!]

[Congratulations for being the First Dimension Lord!!!]

[Gained the achievement: Dimensional Sovereign!!!]

[Rewarded with Dimensional Sight!!!]

I got through all the notification in the system, and asked Zenith,

'Zenith, what is Dimensional Sight?' I asked, curiosity tinged with excitement. 

She responded with a reassuring tone, 'Ryan, Dimensional Sight will allow you to observe all known worlds. However, you won't be able to see pocket dimensions.'

This ability to see all the known worlds would be incredibly helpful, allowing me to seize the best opportunities in the cosmos. With this ability, I could strategize and act decisively, maximizing my chances of success.

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