The group chat shimmered with idle lights, avatars glowing faintly in the corner of my vision. Everyone had gone quiet after the long talk about missions—our futures laid bare, destinies mapped out like blueprints none of us asked for.
I broke the silence first.
Nah I Win (Jay): "Alright. Enough about missions for now. Futures, enemies, fate—all of that's big, scary stuff. But let's take a step back. Before we fight fate, let's see what we can fight with."
I leaned back in my chair. My words felt casual, but my pulse thrummed underneath. This was it: the system's [Skill Upload] function. A window into what each of us really carried inside.
Nah I Win: "Upload your abilities. Let's see what we're working with."
Paramecium's avatar flickered, the white-haired girl smirking playfully.
Paramecium (Kiana): "Heh. You just wanna compare, don't you? Bet you're looking forward to flexing your trillion-point cheat, Leader."
She tapped her screen, still grinning. But her eyes—sharp blue under that playful façade—flickered with something more serious. She wanted to measure herself. To see how far behind she was.
{Ding! Group member [Paramecium] has uploaded: [Kaslana Bloodline] — Awarded 1.000.000 GCP.}
Description: Exceptional adaptability, high Honkai resistance, sharpened reflexes under stress.
{Ding! Group member [Paramecium] has uploaded: [Kaslana Gun-Fu (Foundational)] — Awarded 75,000 GCP.}
Description: Agile hybrid style combining acrobatic gunplay and close-quarters strikes.
{Ding! Group member [Paramecium] has uploaded: [Valkyrie Conditioning (Pre-Academy)] — Awarded 60,000 GCP.}
Description: Above-average stamina, speed, and combat awareness.
{Ding! Group member [Paramecium] has uploaded: [Firearms Proficiency] — Awarded 40,000 GCP.}
Description: Exceptional aim for her age, excels under live-combat pressure.
Kiana puffed her chest. "See? Told you. Kaslana bloodline—badass as always!"
But then—
{Ding! Group member [Paramecium] has uploaded: [Herrscher of the Void Core (Dormant)] — Awarded 500,000,000 GCP.}
Description: Partial activation via system sync. Current Output: Short-range teleportation (5m), void barrier (1.2 seconds), micro spatial punctures (non-living targets).
The chat froze. Even I held my breath.
Kiana blinked. Then again. Her grin faltered.
Paramecium: "…Wait. What?"
She leaned closer to her screen, reading the words as if they might vanish if she stared too long.
Paramecium: "Herr… Herrscher? Me?!"
Her voice cracked. Not playful. Not teasing. Just… scared.
I could almost picture her in her room—hands trembling, lips pressed together as if trying to deny what she just saw.
Paramecium: "N-no, that's wrong. That's not me. I'm just… Kiana. Just a student! That… that thing can't be inside me…"
Elysia's soft laugh cut through the tension.
Miss Pink Fairy (Elysia): "Ara~ so the little Kiana is hiding a crown? How dazzling~"
Icy Airhead Sister (Serafall): "Mou mou mou, isn't that dangerous though? A sleeping monster inside our cute Kiana-chan? Ufufu~ sounds like an anime plot already!"
Edgy Zero (Lelouch): "Don't dismiss it so lightly. A dormant weapon like that isn't a prize—it's a liability until controlled."
Siscon Mahesvara (Tatsuya): "… Dormant state i think there is no immediate risk, but potential is… extraordinary."
Kiana slammed her fist against her desk.
Paramecium: "I don't want it! You hear me?! I'm not some monster!"
Her breathing hitched. She tried to mask it, but we could all hear the fear bleeding through.
Nah I Win: "Kiana. Listen. You're not the core. You're not the 'Herrscher.' You're you. That's what matters."
For a moment, silence. Then Kiana sniffed, muttering under her breath.
Paramecium: "…Damn it, Jay. Why do you always sound so damn sure?"
Inside, my thoughts tangled. Kiana, the Herrscher of the Void… so it really is inside you. And one day, you'll have to face that. But I swear—I won't let your story go through brutal processes the way it once did, there is no final lesson will happen with me here…
Then came Elysia. The pink-haired fairy twirled once in her chair, eyes glimmering with anticipation.
Miss Pink Fairy: "My turn~ Fufu, I wonder how dazzling my profile will look?"
{Ding! Group member [Miss Pink Fairy] has uploaded: [Ether Infusion / Signature Arming] — Awarded 80,000 GCP.}
Description: Enchants weapons with precision energy resonance.
{Ding! Group member [Miss Pink Fairy] has uploaded: [Multi-Weapon Mastery] — Awarded 70,000 GCP.}
Description: Adapts to ranged, melee, or experimental arms fluidly.
{Ding! Group member [Miss Pink Fairy] has uploaded: [Presence Field] — Awarded 120,000 GCP.}
Description: Boosts ally morale, disrupts hostile concentration.
Elysia winked, humming as if pleased with herself.
Then the system boomed again.
{Ding! Group member [Miss Pink Fairy] has uploaded: [Herrscher of Origin (Authority: Genesis Weave)] — Awarded 1,000,000,000 GCP.}
The descriptions unfolded like poetry: Honkai Molding. Destiny Shaping. Imaginary Resonance. Ego Fortitude.
Threads of light spiraled around her avatar, weaving into three luminous rings.
Elysia smiled, soft but fierce.
Miss Pink Fairy: "Ah… so this is me. How fitting. A maiden born to create, not to destroy."
The glow reflected in her eyes, warmth spilling from the screen.
And damn it all—I felt my heart catch.
She's more than light. She's the first dawn after an endless night. And if I'm not careful… I'll fall, helpless, into her story.
Icy Airhead Sister: "Ara… how beautiful. Even ice would be jealous."
Paramecium: "Rings?! Seriously?! I can barely teleport and you get rings?!"
Edgy Zero: "Spectacle aside, battlefield control is absolute. Authority of creation is leverage. And leverage wins wars."
Siscon Mahesvara: "… power of creation… Origin."
Miss Pink Fairy: "Mmm~ you're all so serious. But don't worry—I'll make it fun. After all, what's a world without beauty?"
I couldn't help but smile. Elysia… you'll shine no matter what path you walk. And maybe… maybe I want to be the one who sees that light closest.
then Serafall turn
Siscon Maou (Serafall):
"Levi-tan's turn~ magical girl mode activated!" ✩
{Ding! Group member [Siscon Maou] has uploaded: [Celsius Cross Trigger] — Awarded 1.000,000 GCP.}
Description: A powerful ice-type spell capable of freezing large areas instantly; battlefield-level destructive force.
{Ding! Group member [Siscon Maou] has uploaded: [Teleportation Magic] — Awarded 120,000 GCP.}
Description: Allows instant relocation of herself or others across great distances. Perfect for flanking or tactical retreats.
{Ding! Group member [Siscon Maou] has uploaded: [Fire Magic (High-Class)] — Awarded 80,000 GCP.}
Description: High-output fire spells, able to scorch terrain and overwhelm enemy defenses.
{Ding! Group member [Siscon Maou] has uploaded: [Master Diplomat] — Awarded 150,000 GCP.}
Description: Supreme charisma and negotiation skill as a former Maou; can stabilize or manipulate inter-faction conflicts.
Serafall puffed her cheeks after the upload, twirling her wand with a playful grin.
Siscon Maou (Serafall): "Ara~ scary, isn't it? I just thought I was being cute with ice and fire… but it turns out Levi-tan is a little too strong~!"
Paramecium (Kiana): "Cold?! You'd freeze me into an ice cube! That's not cute at all!"
Miss Pink Fairy (Elysia): "Fufu~ that's exactly what makes her charming. Power wrapped in glitter."
She's playful, almost airheaded on the surface, yet her aura is undeniable. Power, diplomacy, charisma… She could freeze an army with a wave or melt opposition with a smile. Dangerous and dazzling, that's Serafall Leviathan.
Lelouch Upload
Edgy Zero (Lelouch): "Enough theatrics. My turn."
{Ding! Group member [Edgy Zero] has uploaded: [Master Tactician] — Awarded 180,000 GCP.}
{Ding! Group member [Edgy Zero] has uploaded: [Knightmare Frame Ace] — Awarded 100,000 GCP.}
{Ding! Group member [Edgy Zero] has uploaded: [Political Leverage] — Awarded 70,000 GCP.}
{Ding! Group member [Edgy Zero] has uploaded: [Command Presence] — Awarded 110,000 GCP.}
Edgy Zero: "Information is ammunition. This is my arsenal."
Cold. Precise. He didn't need lights or halos—just sharp edges honed into weapons.
Tatsuya Upload
Last was Tatsuya. He said nothing at first, just let the system speak for him.
{Ding! Group member [Siscon Mahesvara] has uploaded: [Strategic-Class Magic (Material Burst)] — Awarded 1,000,000 GCP.}
{Ding! Group member [Siscon Mahesvara] has uploaded: [Gram Demolition] — Awarded 130,000 GCP.}
{Ding! Group member [Siscon Mahesvara] has uploaded: [Elemental Sight] — Awarded 90,000 GCP.}
{Ding! Group member [Siscon Mahesvara] has uploaded: [Regrowth] — Awarded 160,000 GCP.}
{Ding! Group member [Siscon Mahesvara] has uploaded: [Psion Manipulation] — Awarded 140,000 GCP.}
Siscon Mahesvara (Tatsuya): "…Next."
Calculated. Dangerous. A living weapon who still pretends to be human. Out of all of us, he might be the one who terrifies me the most—not because he'd hurt me, but because he wouldn't hesitate if he had to.
The chat exploded into noise again—Kiana still half-panicking, Elysia teasing her with a smile, Serafall striking magical poses, Lelouch sneering, Tatsuya silent as a shadow.
I leaned back, watching them all.
These are my allies. My friends. My burdens. Every one of them is a star and I'll be the one who has to make sure none of those stars burn out..
"Not bad. With this much power on the table, we can change our fate."
The screen glowed with their replies—messy, chaotic, alive.
And I couldn't help but smile.
Yeah. Whatever comes next… we'll write a new story together.