10 years slipped away like sand through an hourglass.
At 11 years old, Aaron's appearance was a captivating blend of elfin elegance and youthful innocence. His almond-shaped eyes, a shade of deep emerald green, sparkled with an inner wisdom that belied his tender age. His delicate features were framed by silky golden hair that cascaded in gentle waves, catching the light like a river of sunlight.
In the training room of the elf castle, Aaron's laughter echoed as he practiced archery with Lucy, who was now 14 years old, under the guidance of his mother, Emy. His hands expertly held the bow, and with each release of the arrow, his accuracy improved. The archers watched in amazement, acknowledging the innate skill that seemed to flow through him.
For the past 10 years, Aaron has improved his magic powers and enhanced his physical capabilities.
#HOST PROFILE
*NAME -- Aaron Elfed (ELF)
*LEVEL -- 38 (-D Ranker)
*EXP -- 1200/5000
*AGE -- 11 years old
*HEALTH -- 2200/2200 (+)
*MANA -- 4800/4800 (Activated) (++)
*STRENGTH -- 180 (+)
*AGILITY -- 260 (+++)
*INTELLIGENCE -- 320 (+++)
*DEFENSE -- 170 (+)
(((((STAT POINTS -- 25)))))
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## SKILLS (Infinite Skills Can Be Learned)
1. TRANSLATION
2. INVENTORY (Infinite Storage)
3. SHADOW CONTROL (God Grade)
→ Shadow Soldiers: 35/50
→ Can store in shadow ✔
→ Partial evolution unlocked
4. ALL-SEEING EYES (B Rank)
→ Can detect weak points + hidden intent
5. BIND [0/50] (C Rank)
→ Duration increased + multi-target
6. CONFUSION [0/40] (C Rank)
→ 3–5 seconds effect
7. HEAL [0/40] (C Rank)
→ Medium injuries + partial regeneration
8. STAB [0/60] (C Rank)
→ Enhanced penetration
9. SHADOW STEP (NEW)
(Teleport short distances using shadows)
10. DARK CLAW (NEW)
(Condensed dark mana attack)
11. SOUL SENSE (NEW)
(Detect soul power & hidden beings)
(((((SKILL POINTS -- 40)))))
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## ABILITY (Max 3)
1. AFFINITY TO ALL ELEMENTS
Elements mastered:
(Plant -- 600) (Tier 2)
(Dark -- 850) (Advanced Rank)
(Light -- 300) (Intermediate Rank)
2. FAST MANA ABSORBING (Advanced)
3. SOUL DEVOUR (NEW - GOD)
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*SYSTEM COINS -- 2,500
*SUMMONING TOKEN (Uses -- 3)
*UNDERWORLD PORTAL (Free Access)
*TITLES:
- Bunny Killer
- Underworld Survivor
- Shadow Beginner
(ALL THE NEW SKILLS WILL BE EXPLAINED IN A FURTHER CHAPTER.)
He also discovered that the rank increases every 5 levels, e.g., level 5 = -F, level 10 = F, and level 15 = F+.
Aaron also observed that he stopped getting missions, which helped him increase his level faster. This was the main reason for slow growth. The only way to get experience points was to kill creatures from the underworld, which also provided little experience.
He also visited the underworld many times, where he gained experience and survival skills. During the expedition, he was injured many times, but he always survived. He also collected 35 shadow soldiers, all of whom were shadow bunnies, and he also got the "BUNNY KILLER" title. Other Shadow creatures were too powerful for Aaron, so he limited his underworld visit to near the safe zone.
During this time period, he gained many new skills. Aaron also observed that he was unable to see the stats for archery, swordsmanship, and spearmanship in his status window. When he asked the system, it replied, """VERSION 2 NEEDED""" so he stopped thinking about it.
Lucy also improved a lot, reaching level 25 (E), which was too high for the beings from this planet.
She was still a mischievous girl with a soft spot for Aaron and Sweets.
"Big sis, if you hit the target, I will buy you an ice cream," Aaron said when he saw Lucy holding the bow.
"Really," Lucy replied cheerfully. She pulled the bowstring, applied wind magic, and released it. The arrow travelled at extreme speed and hit the target at the centre.
"Yayaya", Lucy shouted, then she turned towards Aaron and said, "Don't forget my ice cream, okay.y"
"I will not"
"Aaron Lucy, that is up for today's training ", Emy said.
Even after 10 years, Emy was still the same, always looking young, and Aaron was still not able to see her status window.
###STATUS###
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After training, Aaron returned to his room, which was still the same; the only new thing was a bigger bed and a study table near it. He refreshed and bathed.
After wearing his regular outfit, he went for breakfast, where Lucy and Emy were already seated.
"Mom, where are Grandma and aunt jenny?"
"They went to your grandfather's room to check on him while we were training; they should have returned by now", Emy replied.
'I need to increase my shop coins so that I can heal Grandpa's curse.'
When Aaron was 5 years old, he visited his grandfather, who was in a coma-like state. Aaron asked the system about it, and he came to know that his grandpa was cursed by someone.
Aaron thought of using a curse potion from the shop, but the system said it was not enough to cure him, as the curse was not the normal one but the one that directly affected his soul.
He became distressed, but the system also said that there is another potion that is expensive but can completely heal his grandpa.
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SYSTEM SHOP
???? Healer potion - 10,000
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So for the past 10 years he was saving his system coins for it so that he could heal his grandfather and take the worry off his family's shoulders.
But soon Aaron realized that collecting the system coins is too difficult and was only able to collect 2,500 until now. The system also reduced the number of missions, and the system coin as a reward was also nerfed.
He also confronted the system about it, but the system's only reply was "OUTSIDE EXPOSURE NEEDED."
It simply meant that the system wanted Aaron to explore the outside world. He had decided that on his 12th birthday, which was next month, he would ask his uncle Tore to take him together with him.
For this mission he had learned everything about this planet, every creature, plant, and location except the hidden one.
'I will be the strongest person alive so that I can protect the one I love.' Aaron thought with a straight face.
Then suddenly his face cringed. 'Damn, what the hell is with this corny-ass line? I love overpowered characters, so I want power, hehehe.'
While Aaron was in his own world, he didn't realize that Lucy was watching him.
Mom and Aunt Emy, Aaron's illness came back again; he again started making faces, Lucy said while giggling.
"Sis I'm not ill," Aaron interupted.
Everyone started laughing and stared at their dinner.
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AUTHOR NOTE:
I'M BACK, GUYS. :)