Goddess Mea's Message

After a satisfying meal, Alex savored a cup of green tea as they sat across from each other.

Once he finished his tea, he helped clear the table and washed the dishes, feeling a sense of accomplishment in contributing. Returning to his seat, he turned his attention to Nyx, ready to engage in conversation.

"So, what should we do moving forward?" he asked.

"First, you need to regain your strength. After that, we will focus on replacing your missing arm, but only after you break free from the curse," she replied.

Alex nodded, beginning to understand the reason behind the gradual strengthening he felt in his body with each passing moment.

He tapped his fingers rhythmically on the table, lost in thought. After a few moments, he spoke up.

"We need to search for the others and—"

He paused abruptly as a sudden notification interrupted him.

[Ding! System Synchronization 1%....100%]

[Ding! System successfully implemented on the host, Alexander Kael Touch.]

Alex waited in silence, and Nyx, recognizing that her master had paused for a reason, anticipated the revelation to come.

[Assistance System installed.

Scanning the host body 1%.....100% Scan completed.

Results:

Physical: 78%

Mental: 50%

Skills: ????]

[Ding! Preparing the best methods to assist the host. 1%...100%

The first mission will be issued soon.]

[New message from the creator of the system, Goddess Mea. Does the host wish to read this message? Yes/No]

"Yes!" Alex replied without hesitation, and the system began to unveil the message.

A small holographic figure of the goddess materialized in the air, gazing down at Alex.

"Greetings, Alexander. I hope this message finds you well. I apologize for the way things have unfolded; we were short-sighted. I know you've lost much, and this system has been created to assist you in navigating this new world, the Higher World. Before we proceed, I want to assure you that the others are doing fine; most of them are on the other side, while two remains on your current realm, also I've gotten rid of the curse, it wasn't too hard because most of the curse was concentrated on you, they doing well, striving in their own.''

Alex could now sigh in relief upon learning this news.

Goddess Mea continued the explanation.

''Let me provide you with a brief overview of the Higher World. This realm is divided into three parts, from the lowest to the highest.

The lowest part is the Outer World, also known as Aethel, where you currently reside. This vast continent is governed by three superpowers: the Empire, the Adventurer's Guild, and the Mercenary Guild. You'll uncover more as you explore this world.

The middle part of the Higher World is Astralheim, home to the original races such as High Elves, High Humans, Demons, and Daemons (half-humans commonly referred to as beastmen). Each race governs different territories. Most of your group is there, including your former classmate, Eri.

Finally, the highest part is the Pantheon of Gods, Eden, a colossal floating continent that houses the Gods, the most powerful beings."

Alex and Nyx took a moment to absorb this wealth of information, the significance of their new reality settling in.

Afterward, the miniature figure of Goddess Mea projected a 3D map of Aethel. Alex's current location was marked prominently in the Eldertree Sanctum, an ancient forest. They were situated on the outskirts of the forest, with the city of Azurea located a hundred kilometers to the north. This megacity, second only to the capital, was home to the Adventurer's Guild. Alex's objective was clear: he intended to make Azurea his temporary base.

"Since your status window is currently sealed, you won't be able to see how much it has changed. Things work differently here. To give you a quick overview, here's what the status window looks like:

✧Status Window✧

Name/Race

Class

Level

DIVINITY: ???

Magic: ???

STR: ??

AGI: ??

INT: ??

DEX: ??

Gift: ???

Skills and Abilities:

As Alex observed the new status window, a look of surprise crossed his face before he chuckled. This format was much simpler and more appealing to him.

"Strength (Str): Enhances physical power.

Agility (Agi): Enhances speed.

Dexterity (Dex): Enhances reaction speed.

Intelligence (Int): Enhances magic damage and memory."

She paused to emphasize her point. "Just a reminder, in case you've forgotten: things have changed. There's no luck stat anymore, and more importantly, stats aren't quantified by numbers but are graded from F to EX.

The power system here is divided into ten levels, or ranks, ranging from Level 1 to Level 10, with the highest being Level 10—the God Realm, the true God Realm. Your previous level of 240 would be considered Level 4 at best, a weak version of a Level 5 Ranker here. There's no need for experience points; instead, to reach your next rank, you must accumulate karma by defeating stronger monsters or undertaking significant deeds like saving the world or ruling a vast territory. You'll discover more about karma as you explore. You must have noticed the Divinity stat just below your rank?"

At her question, Alex nodded, eager to learn more.

The miniature goddess continued, "Divinity is what defines your status as a God. Without accumulating divinity to reach SS rank, you won't be recognized as a God. By the way, from Levels 7 to 9, you are considered a Demigod, and you can begin accumulating Divinity through faith. The more faith you gather from people, the stronger your divinity will become, allowing you to ascend to the final level."

Alex nodded, processing the information while Nyx remained unfazed, as this system resembled their own.

Not yet finished, Goddess Mea pressed on.

"Mana, spiritual power, and other types of power have been merged to create the Magic stat. There's no specific place to mention elements because your element can be identified by color. Whether or not you control every existing element doesn't matter. The goal of this status window is to simplify things and make them less cumbersome."

Alex nodded in agreement, appreciating the clarity and simplicity of the new status window.