Chapter - 52 White Magic Tower [3]
When the newcomer noticed the lack of a swift reply, he decided to wave his hand in front of the other's blank face.
Yet
Nothing
Unbeknownst to the newcomer Edward was not in a petrified daze but rather he wasn't even conscious.
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-Edward-
Amidst a lifeless expanse where shades of gray and black reigned supreme, a striking youth stood isolated within the desolated expanse.
"...Is that it?" Edward mused, his eyes fixated on the details etched into the Azura panel before him.
STATUS]
Name: Edward user status [healing process->>>> 84% ]
[secondary effect mental - Dissociative identity disorder]
Age:(15)
[Title: Hero of Reincarnation]
Reincarnation number- [12939]
Profession-[jack of few trades] - master of 2 weapons
Strength [156]
Agility [199]
Mana [189]
[NEW] -> Spiritual energy [43]
Allows users the ability to utilize spiritual energies without the need for a catalyst
Combat sense [10/10]
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Attributes -> [Ice] ->>> [NEW] ->>> [Frost Physique]
Warning! - User is restricted to only being able to use ice or frost-related elements
[elemental spells other than Ice or Frost-related aliments will be nullified] ->>> [96% null]
Eyes of cowardice - these Green eyes allow the user to view intent from beings ->>> [23% null]
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[Arts]
Sword art- heaven and hell- [mastered]
Distinctive sword created by the user. Due to its irregular nature, there are an infinite number of movements within this art. Each is a physical manifestation of the user's understanding of an emotion or memory.
White flame formula [4/10] ->>> [NEW] -> >>Frost Flame Formula [5/10]
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Items
[Soul bound] -[30%]- Arondight ->>>> [NEW]->>>Type 2
Description- A sword known for its incredible beauty. Its bright, polished blade reflects the purity of the user's heart and commitment. Arondight is a limitless sword capable of receiving any attack from a foe or not without taking damage.
[Soul bound ]- Emotion sword of Durandal
Description- A sword that banquets on emotion.
[soul bound] -[Locked]- Purge
Description- A spear used to destroy your greatest foes, when used the user enters a berserk form causing a purge to foes
The devouring sword Azphel
Description - a sword carried by the hero Vermonth
Sage's cloak Cloak [NEW]
Description - A cloak which once cladded the body of a cowardice god
Mortem [damaged]
Description - A staff whose powers stem from the heart of an ancient dragon
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Skills
Trade of place- EX
Description- madness, rage, sorrow
Reincarnation- EX
Description- After the user's death soul will be transported to a new destination
Mental fortitude- SS
Description- A reincarnates greatest asset during his countless exploits
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"..."
Seldomly does something sound like a response within him, but this progress was just too confusing? It was too good to be true.
"???"
Raising his arm towards the blue translucent panel Edward's hand as usual passed through. But this time had hinted at differences from other flawed attempts.
He had
"Felt something"
This time differed from all other attempts. He had clearly sensed a complex entity. The thing that had always shrouded itself with meshed formulas and equations too complex to understand.
But now, he had unmistakably grasped a fragment of the very 'root.'
"The reason for my curse"
Reincarnation.
Rebirth in realms of fantasy.
"Endless power, unimaginable riches, glory, and companions to share in my journey," "... yet here I am, just a prisoner chained to the grip of constant mortality and rebirth."
crack
Gently forming a fist with his raised hand, a sharp cracking sound echoed in the stillness around him.
He had seized something beyond the physical.
The quiet air began to shift, creating slender rifts in the fabric of reality.
Rays of vibrant, multi-colored light splashed through the darkness.
His effort to take control of the system was proving effective, at least for now...
[Warning!! The user is advised to stop]
[Warning!! The user is advised to stop]
[Warning!! The user is advised to stop]
[Warning!! The user is advised to stop]
….
[Error, Appellant will be notified]
[1%…2%..4%..5%..50%... 100%]
Scrutinizing the texts on the barrage of red-paneled notifications, Edward prepared his mind's domain for what was to come.
To, Toc!
A loud vibration was felt within the mind world.
The space further churned and shifted. The world of black retreated, changing to a bright landscape, the ground was layered with blades of grass. An artificial sun was nestled within the sky.
The rips within the space were restored, being layered with a black substance.
Within the distance was a silhouette the size of several mountain ranges. Its details were disorienting and hazy.
Centered from the figure, a ceaseless red radiance spread, dyeing the sky and earth red.
Shrouded within a layer of this reddish fog the figure spoke in a deafening voice.
[Chris]
A voice echoed.
[stop what you're attempting, it won't work]
Hearing the distant voice, I noticed the tone was neither male nor female, utterly devoid of emotion, yet imbued with incredible strength.
A powerful release of presence was unveiled.
Thus the whole mindscape was pressed down upon.
Observing the newcomers' relentless release of such a powerful presence he grinned.
Clapping his hands into a complex series of movements, thousands of runes surrounded and enveloped his body.
A large defensive array had enshrouded his body.
"This voice.."
He was too knowing of this voice, of course, he was, he had spent many lifetimes battling against this foe.
Like himself, it was an anomaly, but slightly different … the other had evolved into a god.
An enemy of his.
Squinting his eyes to the distance Edward spoke
"Is this how you meet an old acquaintance, with such a large and imposing form?"
[daring to defy those laws will have severe repercussions, Chris]
The large expanse between the two figures ranged thousands of meters,
Yet both entities were clearly able to view one another as if they were standing face to face.
{"That's your agenda I see…"}
He set free his true voice,
The shadows of a thousand lifetimes voiced into a single powerful cumulative tongue.
{"... so be it I'm close to my goal, you won't hinder my progress be it once a friend or foe"}
A muddled voice bellowed from Edward.
[Such foolishness, You're aware of what lies ahead more than any of us yet you still dare!-]
{"I'll assume the end of this fine chat" } Edward cut in
Resting his hand on the crown on his head, he concurrently clasped his chin with the other.
{"Goodbye"} Edward ended
Crack
Snap
Gazing toward the particles of light where Edward one stood the entity spoke.
[you never change do you]
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Fluttering his eyes open Edward was immediately barraged with the loud chatter of the hundreds of applicants.
"Tsk tsk."
He clicked his tongue in mild annoyance at the events which had just transpired, as he raised his wrist to check the time.
"Two minutes."
Settling into a more comfortable posture, Edward only had two minutes before the testing began.
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The next chapter will just cover the test, I won't extend this mini-arc further.