7. Cosmic merits

"Trial zone?", Ghengi asked instinctively and without waiting for a reply added, "what do you mean by Trial zone?".

Silence

"…"

"System?"

'Host does not have enough merits.', the system finally replied. But not as Ghengi expected.

Since he woke up in this world, this was the first he heard the system say such words. 'Not enough merits', what merit is the system talking about? Is this some kind of competition?… Just as he stated the questions in his mind to himself, the system's voice was heard once more.

'Host can check his system panel for more information.'

Just then, did he realize he had not checked the system's panel, not even his status. How could he forget such things. No don't the system have to ask him to check his status?

'With host's knowledge about systems, the system did not find the need to inform host about such obvious matters before.' The system's cold rang out loud in his head.

"Please can you not read my thoughts?", Ghengi started to feel uneasy about the system actions. But right after he asked the system to not read his mind he thought, 'Is that even possible?'.

'Exactly host, that's an impossibility at your current level.' The system said.

Ghengi then closed his eyes, took another sip of the coffee to relax his head. After a while, he stated "Status".

[ Status

Name: Ghengi Alaric (Third Prince of the Alaric family)

Race: Pure Human

Tier: 1 (0/10)

Lifespan: 128 years (remaining)

Stats

HP: 50/50

MP: 10/10 (+1 per minute)

Stamina: 100/100

Strength: 1

Agility: 1

Intelligence: 10

Constitution: 5

Attributes

Attack: 10

Speed: 10

Defense: 50

Skills: none

Available stat points: 0

Available skill points: 0

Cosmic Merits: 0 ]

He read through it several times to understand each feature and function. Only then did he understand the Cosmic Merits.

[ Cosmic Merits: the only recognized universal currency among 'Holders'. Can be used to buy anything. Explore ways to acquire it by yourself. ]

The familiar situation of finding the answer of one question that leads to another question happened once more. But this time he did not ask the system as he knew he had to find out by himself. Since he don't know the way to acquire the Cosmic merits, he pushed it to the back of his mind and focused on what he could do currently.

Checking the main panel of the system, he was surprised to find multiple tabs that changed his entire world view.

[ Main panel

-Status

-Generator

-Holders Chat

-Holders Shop ]

With all the tabs, only status and holders chat could be accessed as the others were grayed out. He immediately checked the chat tab with several thoughts clashing within his mind.

[ Holders chat

-Private chat

-Multiversal chat ]

With the additional sub tabs, his thoughts became more chaotic as he could not believe his thoughts were really true. Is he not the only transmigrator? Wait, should he not be happy to have natives from earth join in the fun? Yes that's would be great.

Since he had no private chat he directly opened the Multiversal chat and as expected, it was refreshing like …

[ Tarno Westwind: Anyone on or near westwind planet? I was captured again please help me… I am the true heir and will pay you with half my planet when I get it back.

Frosty Zu: Did you own it in the first place?

Quen Hist: Is it true there are such spaceships in this world? Mr. Gobby can you visit my planet and take me with you? I am only 40 years and I can do everything and more. It is better to go for the expert, right?. Location: N21333-H09875.

Fishbond fishhy: Yo why did I not receive a newbie gift? And the f*** system is asking me to pay just to see my status panel. I already paid to get here and am gonna pay to send each letter I type… like wtf!.

Liver Canz: Have anyone thought of why we have different systems. From what I have gathered so far, although it is all related to advanced technology they have completely different approach and attitudes towards their host. I think we are chosen as experiments for these systems.

Rain Ray: Finally someone with a sense of mine. From the novels I read, a particular system is chosen for the individual and if it is a group, they have one system in other to play it fair. But this is completely out of range, I think the author made a mistake.

Gussy Adan: What the f*** are you saying? We are in a novel? F*** you!!! If you are the one getting whipped you would know this is all real.

Brade Yod: Please I have not eaten for almost 20 hours now and I have barbarian subordinates as well, help me or I am going to be the food.

Jushy Yush: I am selling important information. Anyone in the northern river galaxy can contact me for more info.

Dexterous Kessi: Anyone wants to join our Union faction, the alliance would be officially created when the leader reaches tier five. PM to join.

Silicon Xen: Planets for sale. Check shop if interested.

Lin Yi: Big bro Xen already selling planets, Can I join your team? I am currently a slave and don't know which planet this is but if big bro Xen could send a few Cosmic Merits I could obtain the location from the system.

Theo Carter: Bro upstairs, do you think our big bro Xen would need someone like you? Blame your luck for getting such a pathetic startup.

Hen Sack: Carter stop acting so big in the chat, and focus on the food I asked you to cook. If you spoil those resources, am selling you back to those merchants.

Lin Yi: what the f***. You are also a slave and you belittling me like that…]

Ghengi was stunned when he read the chat. He expected it to be exploding with messages but not this kind of messages. With the little he had read already, every holder had a different starting point, system and that is to go with different newbie rewards.

He got to know of some tabs that should be on the main panel but he did not have them. Such as Help tab which have all the general information about the system functions, tasks, rankings, merits and many more. There are also tabs for rankings, alliance, and territory.

And everyone has the system which helps the holders connect to each other like phones just that this is more amazing and mysterious.

He followed the chat for a while but could not obtain anymore useful information. They were either selling, requesting help, or bootlicking others to get some benefits.

"System why is my main panel so different?", Ghengi naturally asked as he needed answers. He also wants to know if the system would be asking for merits.

'Host's startup is extremely off grade, and the tabs would appear when requirements are met'. The cold voice of the system did not fail him once more.

He immediately understood. Due to his special startup, some functions would only appear as he progresses. This is quite better as he thinks of his future prospects.

Ghengi stood up, walked to a glass window, sipped the coffee and smiled to the beautiful galaxy below.