The System looked at Abdullah and said:
[Calm down, Abdullah.]
Abdullah snapped back with anger and indignation:
"How can I calm down?! You want me to calm down while telling me I'll become infertile?! Is this a joke?!
Erase this skill or talent from my list! Actually, I have a better idea—just change the protagonist's name. It won't make a difference whether he's Abdullah or any other name!
I don't even feel Abdullah is a fitting name for a hero. Change it, or use the knowledge given to you by Thoth to find me a proper solution."
The System replied calmly:
[Calm down, Abdullah, and I will explain.]
Abdullah laughed bitterly:
"Explain what? That I'll be infertile? Is the author watching some anime where the hero loses that organ to an alien, and he wanted to make me the same?!
Does he want this story to gain fame because of some ridiculous similarity?
No! I won't give up my right nor my lineage, I refuse!
Just as there are human rights, there must also be personal rights!"
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The System answered in a composed tone:
[Your imagination is truly wild, but that's not how it is. Let me clarify—because you really are far too talkative.]
Abdullah looked at him, waiting for an answer and a solution to this issue.
The System continued:
[Yes, this ability did make Set cursed and infertile. But that's because he was born with it. While still in his mother's womb, he decided for himself the moment of his birth and said, "I'll be born now." He tore out of her with immense strength. Because of that overwhelming body, he was cursed and denied descendants.]
[But you are different. You weren't born with this ability—you inherited it later. And your body is still weaker than Set's at your current age by a ratio of one to a thousand.]
Abdullah breathed in relief:
"So, you're saying I won't become infertile? Alhamdulillah, I was really worried."
The System sighed:
[Do not worry. You will not be infertile nor cursed. This ability is merely a diluted version of the original one. That is why it is called "Physical Growth." It will vanish once your body reaches the same level as Set's. But be careful when using it.]
Abdullah smirked:
"That sounds like the author trying to patch things up… Fine. One last thing: what about this talent 'Lord of Storms and Chaos'? And what's with the question marks? Didn't you say you'd read my status properly? How did you miss this?"
The System replied:
[The talent "Lord of Storms and Chaos" is Set's original ability. With it, he can control sandstorms, and when surrounded by chaos, he can bend it to his will. But this is different from the energy of "Heka of Chaos."]
[As for the question marks, they're there because those are powerful skills merged with others. You simply can't perceive them at your current level.]
Abdullah nodded:
"Oh, I see… So finally, after all this time, we understand the situation. How many chapters has it been? Never mind… Honestly, I'm starting to feel a little bored, even though the events are still interesting.
But listen, System, you're not some overpowered being. You won't suddenly give me intense training while I'm lying in a hospital bed so I can become stronger and more handsome.
Your role is to teach me with Thoth's knowledge. But don't you have a 'quest' function? Give me a mission—something to help the reader see where we're going, something to make this more engaging.
Show us you're a real System!
The new status panel looks cool, sure, but readers can't see it. We need to feel you're powerful. So, give me a mission to complete."
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The System answered irritably:
[As I told you, I considered canceling my bond with you. I said I'd regret it, and here I am—regretting it now. In fact, I'd rather change the protagonist entirely. Whether Abdullah or any other name, anyone would be better than you.]
Abdullah laughed:
"Calm down, System. If you don't want to give me a quest, that's fine. We'll just follow the plot."
The System replied coldly:
[I am calm, Abdullah. But unfortunately, I can't give you quests—I'm not a Store System or one that deals in points.]
Abdullah pressed:
"Are you sure you're calm? Because I feel like you want to kill me—or at least replace me."
[Oh… your instincts are sharp.]
Abdullah panicked:
"What?! What did you just say?!"
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[What did I say? With an innocent tone: Nothing at all!]
[I only told you… I'll give you quests. And through them, you'll obtain fragments of Thoth's knowledge. Each time you finish a quest, you'll earn a piece of it. This is only for you.]
Abdullah narrowed his eyes:
"You've suddenly become nice. That's suspicious."
[I've always been nice, Abdullah—you just don't know me well. I created the quest function only for you. Honestly, you're so dense—without even opening your mouth, you could have had Thoth's knowledge already. But like I said: I need to appear as a proper System, otherwise I wouldn't be trustworthy.]
[So listen, child. Follow the quests. That way you'll gain knowledge and I'll look like a reliable System to the readers.]
Abdullah, embarrassed:
"Can I take back what I said? You really are a great System… I was just joking."
The System replied firmly:
[No. The quest function is already active.]
Abdullah sighed:
"Fine… So, what are the quests then?"
[Processing command… Creating quests.]
[Main Quest: Search for Set's Staff.]
[Side Quest: Learn about the energies of Ba and Ka, and enroll in Sinai Academy.]
[I believe these are suitable quests for now.]
Abdullah raised an eyebrow:
"And what about rewards and punishments?"
[Reward: Knowledge from Thoth. Punishment… It wouldn't be wise to spoil it. Let it be a surprise.]
Abdullah muttered anxiously:
"I have a feeling I'll regret this chapter in the future…
Anyway, our current plan is to enter the Academy and learn about Ba and Ka energies. Fine, I'll do it."
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Time passed—about a third of an hour—when Abdullah heard the call to Maghrib prayer.
He asked a nurse for a place to perform wudu, and when his family would come.
The nurse smiled:
"The bathroom is this way, you can perform wudu there. As for your family, they'll come tomorrow."
Abdullah thanked her, then went to wash. As he did, he noticed his new strength flowing within his body.
After finishing, he prayed the missed salah, then prayed Maghrib, reciting the Qur'an in a gentle, beautiful voice.
The System listened and said:
[I think, because of your voice, I'll actually be glad to accompany you till the end.]
The scene ended with the room filled by a strange yet warm atmosphere, glowing with the strong, beautiful energy of Iman.
Next Stop: The First Golden Generation.
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"Did you like the chapter? Tell me in the comments!
What's your take?
Quick question:
- Do you recognize the anime I referenced?
- And… do you actually like that anime? (Be honest!)
Confession: I haven't watched it yet (exams got in the way ), but I know its story.
Bonus challenge:
I also referenced another anime—can anyone guess which one?
Lastly:
What did you think of these chapters?
What chaos do you predict is coming next?"