Chapter 4: Novice Gift

[Ding! Host has received "Identify" skill]

[Skill: Identify.

Grade: High-Tier Uncommon-Grade (Growth-Type).

Description: This skill can see status of anyone. Only appliable to someone 5-Stage higher than the Host. If anyone is more than 5-Stage higher than host this skill will not work. With Host's increase of strength further upgrade will be possible and after completing some conditions Host can use Extra skill. Then Host can see through more higher level being's status and their skills.

Extra Skill: (??), (???)]

Reon looked at the system panel for some time before coming back to his sense. 

"What? How can I get this?" he questioned himself.

He glanced at the system panel once more to confirm his observations, yet the display remained unchanged. In disbelief, he pinched himself, questioning whether this was merely a dream. However, he grappled with uncertainty, pondering if he had been ensnared in a dreamlike state all along.

How had he entered a world he had only encountered in a book, where everything felt astonishingly real—even the pain he endured? It was as if this body had transformed into his true self.

This realm felt like an entirely different existence, and the novel he had been reading appeared to be nothing more than a tome of destiny for the inhabitants of this world. It was as though some celestial being was meticulously scripting their futures, perhaps to alleviate their own boredom. 

However, he recognized that this was implausible; there were far deeper secrets lurking beneath the surface.

How could a novel manifest into reality? Why was he inhabiting someone else's body? What had become of his original form? Was his body lifeless within the confines of his apartment?

Even if his body lay lifeless within the apartment, no one would arrive to inter his remains until the rent collector came in five days to collect the overdue payment for the apartment he had neglected to pay for the past three months.

Though he was uncertain whether the rent collector would inter his remains or exploit his body for parts.

"System, isn't it about the time you explain everything to me?"

[..]

"So you will act like ignorant."

[..]

"F*uk! Say something you bastard!" 

Although he had lived his previous life as a failure, at least it had not been fraught with imminent danger at every turn. Here, however, he could even perish at the hands of a Spirit Chicken.

Yet, a small corner of his heart urged him to embrace life in this world, where the powerful could wield their will unopposed while the weak were crushed like mere ants. The greater the peril one faced, the stronger one became.

That corner of his heart urged him to embrace the danger and cultivate strength. He had not forgotten the vow he had made to himself.

[Host has to seek Truth Himself. Heaven Favors those who choose their own Destiny]

[This system will just be a guidance in choosing that Destiny]

After contemplating for a considerable time, Reon nodded resolutely. Having arrived in this world, he resolved to live his life to the fullest, unburdened by the opinions of others. This time, no one—be they gods or King Yama—could usurp his freedom or the well-being of his loved ones.

"All for that I need strength" saying this he clenched his fist tightly.

After some time, he again looked at system, still somewhat confused. The skill he received was not a ordinary skill. It was a skill main character of "Rising of Supreme Sword Immortal" also got from his system after completing a Main Scenario Quest in the later part of novel. And It was a Epic-Grade skill not even Growth-type skill.

In this world, Growth-Type skills and weapons are the most coveted assets. They possess the unique ability to enhance in potency as the user's strength increases. Moreover, by fulfilling certain conditions, one can also unlock additional abilities associated with a growth-type skill.

That was why he felt so astonished. Even the main character of this world had failed to acquire the Growth-Type "Identify" skill after completing the Main Scenario Quest, despite being a Child of Heaven.

Yet here he was, with the worst of luck, receiving this Growth-Type skill as a novice gift without exerting much effort. He couldn't help but wonder if he had exhausted a lifetime's worth of luck in this singular moment.

Regardless, it was fortunate that he had acquired something immensely valuable. With the assistance of "Identify," he could discern whom he should engage in conflict with.

Even if he couldn't perceive the status of higher-realm cultivators, the error margin of "Identify" would still indicate that they were individuals not to be trifled with.

Moreover, as he enhanced his strength, he could potentially elevate "Identify" to a Mythical or even Immortal-Grade skill.

Following subsequent upgrades, he would also be able to assess his opponents' skills. It was truly a win-win scenario, and he remained unaware of the full capabilities of the extra skill associated with "Identify." He felt a surge of excitement.

In the last eight years of his life, he had never felt this exhilarated. He pondered whether he could genuinely find happiness in this world.

Closing his system panel, he dressed methodically, rising slowly from the bed and making his way toward the exit door.

Just as he was about to turn the knob, he heard footsteps approaching his door.