2. My New Life

As I awoke in my mothers arms I knew that I had definitely been reborn, into a better world than my last. I quickly grasped the world and the way things worked here. As an elf we were kind of the peacekeepers of all the races. My family is a part of the lesser nobility of Meanathyr, we don't have much power but we are part of the administration of The Wizards College, and the Herbalist's Guild. My Father is a council member in the college and my mother is a council member in the guild. I grew up like any elfen child, with loving noble parents. As soon as I could I checked to see if my system was with me but as of right now I am not getting a single response or status screen. My mother caught and laughed light heartedly when she saw me trying to conjure up my system. "Come my dear, you can't use the arts yet you haven't matured enough yet. You'll know when you are mature enough. For our kind it comes very early generally at your first decade you should be able to start." I smile with slight disappointment "Ok Mamma, I'll do my best to make sure I practice and study so I can be the best." I was a mere 5 yrs old when that conversation happened. Moving forwards it is a week before me and my friends 10th birthdays and all of us are getting excited to start learning the finer points of The Higher Arts, as they are often called in this world. The Higher Arts consist of the separate energies used in this world Ether, Arcane Energy, and Qi. These 3 forces run rampant through the whole of the world, some areas have higher concentrations and are referred to as Power Sources, each Power Source has a fee required for use unless its an unclaimed one which is rare but it happens on occasion as the world moves forward more and more Power sources open up and are quickly claimed by those who have the strength and determination to do so. On the Moonsday before my birthday I was greeted that morning by a most welcoming sound.

"Good Morning, Loverance." The all to familiar mechanical voice chimed. "You have acclimated to this world in record time' Congratulations! The system has awarded you an extra allocation of skill points equal to your age in human years from earth. You now have 25 points to spend."

In shock I immediately open up my status screen and investigate it for the skill tab. Within a minute I find it right next to my info tab. I set my mind to focus on the tab as it opens I am greeted with an exuberantly large skill tree. Each attribute has its own tree stemming from it as well as my occupation, my elemental affinity, and my basic skills. Pleasantly surprised at the vast amount of options I quickly glance at my Base Stats Str 18 Dex 18 Con 18 Wis 20 Int 25 Cha 20. Blown away by my stats I sit and take a few deep breaths before continuing with 25 skill points i can get a lot of different skills or I can increase my attributes even higher. Contemplating, The Interface chimes in " If Loverance would like I can offer guidance as to what choices should be made but I cannot make the choice for you. Would Loverance like to engage the interfaces tutorial mode?"

"Wait you can give me advice?"

"Yes." The mechanical voice says.

"Alrighty then Interface go ahead and engage Tutorial Mode."

"Tutorial Mode Initiated. Please wait while I update the system."

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"Tutorial Mode Initiated please proceed." At the sound of that my entire screen lights up as the various skills I should choose light up. As I expected it recommends Wizard's first skill 5 points, Herbalist's skill 5 points, Light Element 5 points, Dark Element 5 points, and Earth element 5 points. As I am about to confirm its choices another chime comes "Loverance has earned an additional 20 points for system activation and first time use." Flabbergasted by the fact that I now have 45 points to spend. I contemplate how to use my skill points. Unsure whether I should make myself super OP or just slightly above average. Just as I am about to make my final decision I hear the door creak open as my mother enters. "Loverance, hurry and come down we have to finish procuring the stuff for your party." As she looks up I see tears well up in her eyes and a smile cross her face. "Oh my sweet boy you awoke your powers and it looks like an impressive one at that come let me see." Without hesitation I walk over to her and bring up my system. She examines it thoroughly without saying a word. Unsure what is going to happen next I wait patiently as she grabs me and takes off running with me to my fathers study. "Honey, Its amazing come check out our sons powers he's unlocked a most unique set of abilities." She calls out as she opens the door and rushes in. "Loverance dear show father what you can do." I curtly reply "Yes mother." As I open my status screen and revel in the amount of amazement and wonder in my parents eyes. My fathers heavy voice fills the air as he says "Truly remarkable my son, your gift is truly amazing. Now I wonder how you will fair at the academy."

"Don't worry father I have already figured that out thanks to my system. Once I apply the initial points into my self I'll be able to learn and practice just like the other students. I actually was in the process of doing that when mother came in and witnessed it."

"Oh.. Well that's good then won't bring too much attention to you or me. So as to not raise any suspicion that you cheated your way into the upper class."

Silently I ask the Interface "I didn't realize others could see you that is a little problematic."

"Why is it problematic Loverance. You are not the first to transmigrate to this world with a system there have been many others. But if you wish you can shut off the real life display feature so as to conceal it for your comfort."

"Yes I'd like to do that"

"Confirmed, turning off real life display."

I return to the conversation "Father, Mother do not worry I can prevent others from seeing it. So as to keep it personal and my stats hidden. I have already taken the initiative to do so."

Relief washes over my fathers face like a wave washes over the sand as I utter those words. Then with a passion he says "Loverance, put a majority of your points into the attributes that will benefit your life the most."

"Yes father. May I do so in private so I can concentrate."

"Oh yes yes go ahead my young one please."

With that I head back to my room knowing exactly which ones to pick. I enter my room and open the skills tab. "Alright Interface add 10 points to Wisdom, Intelligence, Light, and as for the rest divide them amongst the others evenly."

"Confirmed assigning skill points now. Skill points assigned. Congratulations you have reached the rank of Apprentice in the Arcane field. Awarding 10 points for rank advancement."

"WHAT! THAT IS AMAZING! Ok then add the remaining points to Dark and General Skills."

"Confirmed. Allocating points as specified. Points allocated."

Leaping with joy I notify my parents immediately and run out to meet my friends and see if they have also awoken their powers. As I race across the streets I hear a familiar chime as a blue text box appears in front of me

First Quest.

This is your first quest. Loverance is requested to practice his abilities for 8 hours

Reward 150 EXP and a new skill book.

(0/8 hours )

Stopping dead in my tracks. I smile widely and keep running to my friends house, hoping they to can practice with me and improve ourselves before the schools exam next week.