The System and The Serpent

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Little Rainier's days in the capital are mostly composed of sightseeing the clouds while being carried by ante Vivian, his nanny.

At this moment, little Rainier is already three months old. However, he did not have anything abnormal or something unlike in some novels.

Well, at least old man Jack and Vivian did not see anything.

"Little Rainier, milk time. Open wide, I'm giving you your milk."

When little Rainier heard it, he immediately opened his mouth as if he understood what the lady said.

Yay, milk is the best. Unlike when gramps feeds me the hunger pill.

Unbeknownst to Vivian and to Jack, little Rainier could already know how to complain.

After a few minutes, little Rainier had already finished his milk.

"Here comes my favorite part," little Rainier thought.

"Here, this is your mana crystal little one."

Vivian gave little Rainier an inferior-grade mana crystal.

Without hesitation, little Rainier took it.

As a genie in the past, he is keen on energy.

One must know that a genie's body is made of energy. Hence, it is only normal for little Rainier to love the mana crystal.

Although it is just an inferior grade, little Rainier is receiving plenty of benefits from it.

"Gooh Ahhh!" (This is life.)

Of course, this little Rainier's reaction did not escape Vivian's eye. However, she did not think much of it.

Well, after all, the child came from this abnormal royal family.

With that, ante Vivian no longer cared about little Rainier.

"Mmn, this is a good life."

Little Rainier is laying in his crib while holding an inferior mana crystal. He has an expression of bliss.

As young as he might sound, little Rainier is already absorbing mana from a mana crystal.

This went on until Rainier become one year old. At that moment, the happy grandfather celebrated little Rainier's birthday.

It may not be grand as the princes' birthdays, but it is the best for old man Jack.

The only ones at little Rainier's birthday are the former king of St. Ellies, his grandfather, and ante Vivian.

The king and some of his uncles came but they only came to send their regards and a small gift.

However, this did not hinder little Rainier to have a pleasant birthday.

"Gramps."

For the first time, little Rainier called his grandfather.

"Did he just call me gramps?"

The joy of old man Jack beamed on his face.

Little Rainier is his one and only grandson. He used all his connections to pamper the child with mana crystals.

He would give little Rainier one inferior mana crystal per week.

Nobody knows where is he getting the mana crystals. However, no one complained about it. They could see how greedy little Rainier with mana crystals is.

It was as if he was a bottomless pit.

Years passed.

Little Rainier is six years old and is about to turn seven.

When he was one, he began talking. Then, at two years old, he began reading.

When he reached three years old, he is now a young man in the library.

Such a brilliant child. However, only a few know about him.

Although he is pampered by the old man Jack, he never introduced him to the royal family as if his existence is a secret to the world.

However, the child did not care about it.

Well, at least for now he trusts the leading of his grandfather.

Meanwhile, at this moment, little Rainier is on his bed while reading a history book.

It is about the history of the kingdom of St. Ellies.

It is said that the kingdom is founded by a seventh-grade knight.

The ranking system of the knights starts from first grade to tenth grade with a tenth grade as the highest and first grade as the lowest.

The first to fifth grade is rather normal knights, which use the power of their body as well as their techniques.

Although knights did not use mana much, there are instances in which they use mana for their skills.

However, unlike mages, they use beast cores to rank up.

Meanwhile, the beasts and the knights have the same ranking system, from the first grade to the tenth grade.

The ranking system of the mages starts from the first circle to the tenth circle.

"Rainier, are you not sleeping yet? It's already your birthday tomorrow. Sleep now. Otherwise, your gramps will not give you a gift."

Ante Vivian said.

From the moment that old man Jack brought Rainier here, she had been the one that was taking care of her.

Sometimes, Rainier even doubted if the two of them are together.

However, when he asked, they would simply laugh at him and say that it can't be possible.

Well, that's really the case. Jack and Vivian are sworn best friends.

Of course, Rainier did not buy it.

I will uncover that secret when the time comes. Rainier thought.

"What gift?" Rainier asked in response to ante Vivian.

"Hmm, sleep now. You will know in the morning."

After saying that, Vivian planted a kiss on little Rainier's forehead.

She then walked out of Rainier's room.

However, Rainier still did not sleep.

He looked at the night sky from his window and gazed at the stars.

Until now, Rainier, the former genie, still could not believe that he is reincarnated in this world.

However, no matter the case, Rainier had decided to live this life well and make it a good shot as compensation for his suffering from his past life.

Beyond little Rainier's expectations, something unexpected happened.

A small serpent appeared in his vision.

"Specter?"

At first, he thought it was a specter or something. However, it was not.

The small white serpent is just an inch. However, it was floating in the air as if it was one with it.

However, that's not the only thing. It was as if its body is made of mana.

"What in the world…?"

Rainier was fascinated.

"What? Never seen something like me before?"

A childish voice reverberated in the air. But when Rainier looked around, he could not see anything.

"Kid, it's me."

Still, Rainier could not find who was talking.

Then, at this moment, the voice sounded again. But this time, it is already angry.

"Kid, how can you not notice this great dragon here?"

Rainier looked closely. However, he could not see a dragon.

All he could see is the small horned serpent.

"Wait! Horned serpent?"

Rainier rubbed his eyes and noticed that the small serpent indeed has a horn.

At this moment, Rainier noticed that the small serpent is glowing.

In the next second, he was shocked, literally.

The small serpent shot a small strand of lightning at him.

Although the lightning was small, it is enough for Rainier to feel the shock, both physical and mental.

He pinched himself to make sure that he is not dreaming of something.

"Ouch!"

However, before even he could become excited, the small serpent disappeared.

"Serpent? Where are you?" Rainier called anxiously.

"Kid, you ran out of mana!"

Indeed, Rainier looked at his mana stone and found out that it had already turned into a normal stone.

Furthermore, Rainier is feeling dizzy.

In the next second, Rainier could no longer take it and become unconscious.

When he woke up, it is already morning.

He was dazed for a while. However, he become excited as he thought of what happened that night.

"Serpent are you there?"

Although he did not know the origin of the serpent, he could feel an intense connection with it.

"Serpent!" Rainier called again.

"Kid, lower your voice. There are adults nearby."

The familiar voice sounded again.

"Thank goodness. I thought you were gone."

Rainier heaved a sigh of Rainier.

"How could I disappear? I am bound to your soul."

The voice of the serpent sounded. However, Rainier could not find it.

"What? Bound to my soul? Really?"

Although Rainier sounded shocked, he is actually happy.

This only meant one thing, the serpent is bound to be his.

He is not afraid that he would be controlled by the serpent. After all, he is aware that his soul is very strong because it is already tempered when he lived for countless years and eras.

"Kid, fret not. I will only control you when you become mediocre."

The serpent said.

However, Rainier knew that he will not be mediocre. And another thing is, "I have a strong soul. Don't even think about it." Rainer thought.

"Oh, by the way, kid, I have something for you."

Just as the serpent said it, a transparent window appeared in his vision.

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Name: Rainer Stormcast

Job: None

Title: None

Health: 100%

Mana: 20

Strength: 5

Intelligence: Max (Your soul is at its strongest. You only need to refine your body!)

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"Is that what I think it is? A system?"

Rainier is familiar with that.

Although he is not playing games when he was still a genie, he knew that.

It's not that he wanted to know about it. However, he reluctantly learned about it when he granted the second wish of the man that banished him from the world.

Meanwhile, although Rainier had lived for countless years in the past, he looked like a kid right now.

There is no definite reason. However, it could be said that he had completely started a new life and abandoned his previous maturity.