Saquin stared at the new ability.
At that moment, he had an euphoria. He felt a feeling unlike any he had before.
Saquin stood still, stunned.
For some reason, he felt he had never truly been complete. Especially since when he had Awakened to the Senar Aspirant level.
It always felt like he was missing something. Like he was a scale of weight that was tilted to a side, missing just a little bit of extra weight to balance itself out.
But now, he was.
Now, he had finally gotten the necessary extra weight needed to balance the scale.
"Woah." Saquin basked in the feeling of euphoria.
He felt free.
Just like he was when he flew.
This time, it was even more prominent.
Like he was not shackled by the space that held him bound.
He moved his body slightly and felt so low resistance that he could not believe it.
"This is..."
He felt some changes to his [Spatial Awareness]. It did not extend in range, rather the clarity per distance increased. Also, he had the subtle feeling that he could practically be at a place his focus was on in his field of Awareness.
"... awesome."
Saquin looked up at the setting sun and could not help but smile.
He had the urge to spread his wings and take flight into the sky. To fully revel in this feeling of freedom.
But he held himself back.
Why do I feel like this?
He questioned himself.
His mental state was not the best, but he could still make some deduction.
My affinity.
I have an affinity for space and ice. But I Awakened a ice related ability but not a space related one.
That should be why I felt unbalanced.
Wait, something is not right, according to logic I should not have Awakened an ability like Assassin Rune. My type of Empowered should have also influenced the type of ability I Awakened right?
I should be a Space-Walker Assassin due to the influence of both my innate personality and affinity. Adding all together, I should have Awakened an ability related to space.
If not, one related to both space and assassination. Not only assassination. That does not follow logical sense.
Or do the system not follow logical sense as I thought or is it...
Unique Supreme.
"Miss Margaret, can I ask you a question?"
[ I was expecting this. Ask away. ]
"What is a Unique Supreme?"
[ Oh, I thought you would ask why you now feel complete. But it seems you have thought it through. You are smarter than I give you credit. ]
"I take pride in my meager intelligence." Saquin joked.
[ Haha. You should. To answer your question, a Unique Supreme ability is simply an ability that is one of a kind. ]
"One of a kind?"
[ Yep. Supreme ability are the highest level of ability there is. But you should realize that what you can do with them is not so unique that it cannot be achieved in another way or manner. ]
"True. Someone way stronger than me with an ice affinity should be able to replicate what I can do with Dead Cold."
[ Exactly. Not to mention the fact that your Supreme Ability Dead Cold, despite being one of a kind in a sense that only you can and will ever awaken it, has variants of itself. Out there, an Empowered can have a Hyper ability Frozen Touch, which would have similarities with your ability but toned down. ]
"But for an ability like Assassin Rune, it is completely one of a kind. It cannot be replicated."
[ Yes. Even if you ever see another ability that is similar to it. You are seeing wrong. I will not say more than that, make sure to keep it in mind. ]
Saquin nodded.
Then.
"When the system grants an ability, does it give it? Or does it help one awaken it?"
[ It serves as a catalyst. You should fully understand now. ]
"Yes, I do." Saquin affirmed. "Thanks Miss Margaret."
[ You are welcome, child. Now do your thing quick and leave, or I won't let you go. ]
Saquin chuckled lightly at that.
He switched his attention back to the system screen. He had finally understand what had just happened.
Originally, his human side was supposed to awaken the Prince Of Space ability but had awakened Assassin Rune instead.
Reason still unknown to him, but sometimes things just happen because they did. He would not overthink such matters.
Now with the help of the system, he had awakened his originally intended ability.
[ Allocating rewards...
- Two Upgradeable Skill.
Successfully granted. ]
[ Congratulations, you have received two new Growth Status Skills.
-> Burst (Active): Give your enemies a surprise with a Burst Of Power.
-> Sword Mastery (Passive): You are a master of the sword. ]
Saquin looked at the skills in contemplation.
Growth Status Skills? Damn, it seems there are a lot to unpack in terms of the whole system.
[ Allocating rewards...
- One Soul-Bound Item.
Successfully Granted. ]
[ Congratulations, you have received a Soul-Bound Item.
Bind Soul-Bound?
{Yes} - {No} ]
"Yes, I guess."
[ Binding Successfully. ]
"I wonder why it is that I don't feel anything during the process. Am I not meant to feel something touch my soul?"
[ You don't feel it? ]
"I don't." Saquin replied Miss Margaret.
[ That is bad. Your connection to your soul is too lackluster. Probably due to your Hybrid state. Whenever you come back to the Underworld, go on a killing spree and absorb a lot of Underessence. Okay? ]
"Hmm." Saquin nodded.
He summoned the Soul-Bound item.
It was a amulet.
It was fully transparent and crystalline.
Saquin inspected it a little then wore it. As soon as he wore it, it changed color, matching his dressing themed of white.
At the same time.
Saquin felt like he had gained control of something within him.
[ This is my second parting gift to you. And probably the most important thing you got in this Trial. ]
"Most important? Even more than the Black Ink, Prince Of Space, Crystalisse and even Feathered Royalty?"
[ First of all, Feathered Royalty does not deserve to be on that list. Second of all, from the perspective of what would help you the most, it is, by far at that. ]
"Oh? What does it do?"
[ It would help you conceal the fact you are a Hybrid from all technological and inspection method. ]
"Hahaha... It truly is the most important." Saquin let out a pleased laugh. "At the back of my mind, I always had the nagging thought of how to keep my Hybrid status hidden or justified back home, now that I am free."
[ That is the first ability. The other is it can help you supress your Hybrid state and truly become one of the two counterparts. ]
"That... Is brilliant." Saquin eyes widened. "Even if I can conceal my state from machines and abilities. Common sense can still figure out something is up with me."
Saquin was overjoyed at the mention of the second ability.
"Not to talk of the amount of mischief that I can cause with it. To be able to cross into both communities."
[ I know you would be happy about it. You have received the majority of the rewards, it is time to go. I have held the closing of the Trial Location for long enough. ]
Saquin snapped out of his nefarious thoughts.
He took one last look around his surroundings before his gaze landed on Mia's body.
"I wish I could bury her." He muttered absentmindedly.
[ That is no problem. I would do that for you. ]
"Oh." Saquin was surprised at Miss Margaret's williness to such a thing for him.
She really dotes on me.
Saquin shook off his thoughts and straightened himself.
He went into a deep bow.
"Thank you for everything Miss Margaret. I don't know how I can ever repay you."
[ You won't and you don't have to. You are a child of the Underworld, which means you are my child too. This is the least I should do, I wish I could do more. Alas... ]
Saquin stood up from his bow. He could hear the sincerity in her voice. He wondered what she wanted to say but did not.
[ That aside, make sure you come visit me soon. ]
"I definitely will." Saquin nodded sternly.
Then.
[ Trial Location closed. ]
[ Candidate Saquin Sylia has completed his Trial. ]
[ Transportation back to The Universe has begun. ]
Saquin felt his vision go white.