The instant Lee gained the power of Soul Seal—a skill whispered to control Heaven and Earth if mastered—a fissure opened in reality.
Beside him, Hanabi was a picture of terror mixed with farce. Her eyes wide and goofy, she clutched her arms, murmuring a desperate plea:"Shadow, get out now! I'm asking nicely, or else you will suffer."
But Lee wasn't watching her. A searing vision had pierced his consciousness: a memory, or something deeper. He saw a woman, cloistered in a dark space, a cell, perhaps a prison of the mind. Frustration, deep and profound, carved lines across her face and settled like ash in Lee's own heart.
He didn't know her, yet her suffering felt like his own. Invisible chains—a cruel, binding power—wrapped around her, their essence echoing the very Soul Seal he now possessed.
Suddenly, Hanabi realized her Master's gaze was vacant, his body rigid. She knew the signs: an unwanted presence was invading his mind-space. With a burst of focused will, she plunged into Lee's soul-conscious realm.
The space was not empty. A chaotic, almost toxic energy pulsed there, governed by an ancient, incomprehensible law. Hanabi instantly recognized the architect of this chaos, the one who sought to hijack Lee's emerging power. It was the @#$%^&, an ancient entity who had awaited her Master's arrival for millennia, bound not by iron, but by a Soul Rope—a Divine-grade artifact.
The imprisoned woman—the Witch—turned to Lee's soul-form, her voice hollow and pleading, "Is my time coming near?"
Lee, operating on a level of instinct far beneath his conscious thought, felt the crushing weight of her wait. A terrifying, unknown rage flickered across his subconscious face.
"The wait is over," he declared, his voice a tremor of primal power. "But you must wait for my arrival. I will come to you, and then you will know."
With a final, shattering drain on his current capability, Lee's conscious mind collapsed. He fainted, the sheer exhaustion of touching the Divine overwhelming him.
The Rush to Reality
When Lee woke the next morning, he dismissed the entire sequence—the Soul Seal, the Witch, the rage—as a bizarre dream. "How can I get such a strange dream amidst Abnormal Peoples?" he muttered, referring to the latent conflicts between the world's Rulers, Destroyers, and Protectors.
Then, a faint, familiar murmur touched his ear: "Master!"
A sharper, commanding voice cut through: "You have to Go to the GYM! Work out yourself. We are short on time. The Tower of Abyss will descend in a few Months."
Lee's heart hammered. He glanced at his hand, anxiously checking the skin where a mysterious tattoo sometimes appeared. Was it real?
Hanabi's voice, now clearer and edged with urgency, confirmed his dread. "If you wish to see my space again, Master, you must develop faster. Once the Tower of Abyss descends, a hell of a battle will occur."
Lee finally checked the clock. 9:00 AM. His college classes had started! He scrambled into his uniform and bolted for the gate.
Watchman Kim Yum greeted him with a sympathetic, defeated look. "Once again, Lee?"
"Missed the bus, Mr. Kim, again!"
"Rush to class. And don't make contact with Principal Nana. She's been looking for you since 8:30."
"Why?" Lee asked, confused.
"You'll know once you meet her. Now go!"
Lee rushed through the corridors, only to be stopped by a hand snatching his collar. "Lee!" Principal Nana's voice was a sharp, dangerous sound. "You know what time it is, and what are you doing here?! I have been looking for you!"
"Principal Nana, I missed my bus today," Lee stammered.
Be careful, Master, Hanabi warned him mentally. She has the potential to become a Battle Witch.
Witches, Hanabi explained, wielded the inverse of the Mages' control—Sound, Blood, Illusions, Mind Control. But Battle Witches were capable of... (Error: Required level doesn't meet).
"Battle Witch?" Lee whispered the term under his breath.
Nana grabbed his ear, a painful, old-school gesture of fury. "You know why I was searching for you, right?"
Lee, still lost in the morning's supernatural events, blurted out, "Yes, I know, Principal!"
Nana's grip loosened slightly. "Good. Then here is your topic."
It was then Lee remembered: today was Freshman Day, and due to a past transgression, he, the middle-score student, was assigned the introductory speech. A sudden wave of panic washed over him. "But I don't know English that well!" he thought desperately. "They are forcing me! What can I do?!"
He stumbled into his classroom. All his classmates turned, looking at him, the mysterious boy who seemed to hold the secrets of multiple worlds, completely unaware of the mundane disaster awaiting him at the podium.
[Character Status: Lee Yun]
Level: 1
Title: Unawakened Successor of the God of @#$%^&*
Race: Human (?)
Class: ??? (Yet to be determined)
Alignment: Neutral
[Basic Stats]
Strength (STR): 8 → (Slightly above average due to physical endurance)
Dexterity (DEX): 7 → (Decent agility, but not refined)
Constitution (CON): 10 → (Survived hardships, high pain tolerance)
Intelligence (INT): 6 → (Lack of knowledge about the mystical world)
Wisdom (WIS): 9 → (Has a strong will and survival instincts)
Charisma (CHA): 8 → (Socially withdrawn due to past trauma)
Luck (LUK): 3 → (Fate has been cruel, but things are about to change)
[Hidden Stats]
Willpower: 15 → (Developed over years of suffering and loneliness)Mental Resilience: 12 → (Can endure intense fear, trauma, and mental attacks)Mystic Potential: ??? → (Unknown; connected to his dragon tattoo and eye)Corruption Resistance: 30% → (Natural resistance to dark forces, but can still be influenced)
[Abilities]
Iron Will (Passive): Cannot be easily intimidated or mentally broken.Survivor's Instinct (Passive): Increased awareness in life-threatening situations.
Unawakened Eye (Sealed): ??? (Will unlock upon certain conditions)
Dragon's Call (Sealed): The hidden spirit within his tattoo will respond when necessary.
Soul Seal (Passive & Active): A transcendent ability that binds a target's soul to the wielder's will, enforcing absolute suppression regardless of level, rank, or resistance once specific conditions are met.
[Equipment]
School Uniform Clothes: Offers protection Defence+1.Bare Shoes: Basic footwear Movement +2, stat bonus Intelligent + 10.
Special information :
Soul Seal (Passive & Active)Description:
A transcendent ability that defies conventional power structures, the Soul Seal grants its wielder dominion over fate itself. This ability allows the user to inscribe an unbreakable seal upon a target's soul, binding their existence to the wielder's will. Unlike ordinary restrictions, the Soul Seal disregards the opponent's level, rank, or power, ensuring absolute enforcement once the conditions are met.
Effects & Conditions:Seal Effect (Active):
Can completely suppress, bind, or restrain a target, rendering them unable to act against the wielder's command.
If fully activated, it can permanently imprison, weaken, or even erase the target's presence from existence.
The seal remains inactive until specific conditions—determined at the time of casting—are fulfilled.
Seal Activation (Passive Trigger):
Once the predetermined condition is met, the seal automatically activates, regardless of the target's awareness, resistance, or power level.
The condition varies depending on the situation and is influenced by the wielder's will. Some examples include:
"If the opponent attempts to kill me, the seal will activate."
"If the opponent betrays me, their power will be sealed."
"If the opponent's heart wavers in loyalty, they will be unable to move."
"If the target's soul harbors malice, their strength will be drained."
No Mana Consumption (Intelligence Stat Exemption):
Unlike most sealing techniques, the Soul Seal does not consume mana and is instead fueled by the user's willpower and dominion over fate.
As a result, even in a mana-deprived state, the user can still activate this ability effortlessly.
Higher-tier Sealing (Unawakened Potential):
Certain high-level beings may resist the initial effects of the seal, but they cannot escape it indefinitely.
If the user fully awakens the Soul Seal, even divine or otherworldly entities will be unable to resist its grasp.
This power can eventually overwrite existing contracts, curses, and divine decrees, bending reality itself.
Flair & Appearance:
When the Soul Seal is activated, the user's eyes turn a piercing blue, glowing with an ethereal light that signifies the absolute enforcement of their will.
A rune-like sigil appears over the target's chest, forehead, or limbs, resembling ancient chains wrapping around their soul.
The intensity of the seal's glow determines its binding strength. Once fully sealed, the target's body may even manifest phantom chains, signifying complete subjugation.
"This is not just a restriction. It is sovereignty over existence itself."