Written by: Loki
When Malveric woke again, everything became crystal clear. He had truly returned to the past—a time when the world was still peaceful.
After reassuring his worried family that he was fine and that he had only suffered a terrible nightmare, they believed him and comforted him with warmth and relief. Once everyone calmed down, Malveric quietly checked the date… and his heart sank. He only had two months left before the day of that great disaster would strike.
DING! DING! DING!
A sharp, piercing ringing filled his head just as he was about to head toward the training room. He clutched his head, wincing as the sound grew louder and more unbearable.
"WHAT DO YOU WANT?!" he roared, his voice trembling with pain and frustration.
Suddenly, the ringing ceased. A glowing panel materialized in the air before him—a system interface that appeared out of nowhere.
SYSTEM:
"Hello, User. You can call me System. I am here to help you become stronger. Ask me anything, and I will do my best to guide you."
Although Malveric was confused by the screen suddenly appearing before him, the words about making him stronger immediately caught his attention. He had already returned to the past—so what was there to be shocked about if an unknown screen suddenly spoke to him?
He decided to take the gamble and believe it. With only two months left before the world's destruction, how could he afford to be complacent or waste energy doubting it? He simply thought that perhaps this, too, was a form of magic carried over from his previous life.
"Help me to become stronger? By how exactly?" Malveric asked.
SYSTEM:
"Yes, User. I will assign you a quest that you must complete. Finishing the quest will earn you points. You can use these points to upgrade your stats, unlock skills, or buy items like elixirs and weapons and events where you can choose your Class. But if you fail to complete the quest… you will die. If you have more questions, I will do my best to give you clear and accurate answers."
"I will die if I don't complete the task? I don't understand everything you said... Can you explain it in more detailed way?" Malveric is definitely intrigued with this and asked with curiosity.
SYSTEM:
"Points are your main currency. You earn them by completing quests or defeating enemies.
Classes define your fighting style and growth path. They affect which skills you can learn and how your stats grow.
At the start, you are Classless. You will unlock a Class after completing certain quests or reaching a required level.
Each Class comes with unique skills, stat bonuses, and special abilities. Choose carefully when the time comes.
Stats Menu:
• Strength (STR) – Increases physical power and damage.
• Agility (AGI) – Improves speed, reflexes, and movement.
• Endurance (END) – Raises health and stamina.
• Intelligence (INT) – Boosts magic power and learning speed.
• Mana (MP) – Determines your total magic energy and skill usage.
• Luck (LUK) – Affects drop rates, critical hits, and rare events.
Skills:
Skills are special abilities you can unlock or learn. Points can be used to upgrade them for greater power.
Summary:
Complete quests → Earn points → Upgrade stats and skills → Grow stronger.
Would you like me to display your current status window?"
"Hmm... I get it now but something is still bothering me. What are you? Am I the only one hearing or seeing you? If so, why? And how many points I need to advance my stats?"
SYSTEM:
"Yes. Only you can see and hear me. No one else has access to this System.
To upgrade a stat, you must spend 10 points for each level increase.
Example: If you want to raise your Strength by 1 level, you need 10 points. The same rule applies to Agility, Endurance, Intelligence, Mana, and Luck.
Complete quests and defeat enemies to earn more points, then use them wisely to build your power.
As for why you were chosen… that information is restricted. Your current level is too low to unlock the answer. Completing more quests and reaching a higher level will allow me to share that knowledge.
I am the System—a program designed to guide you, provide quests, and help you grow stronger. My role is to support your progress and ensure you can reach your full potential. Have I answered your questions, User? If so, we can begin your journey now."
"Alright, I would like to start." Malveric replied, he expected a dangerous quest since this is for his road to become the strongest.
SCREEN:
DING!!! YAY! HERE'S YOUR FIRST QUEST!
Quest Name: Daily Training – Survival Start
Objective:
• Run 20 laps around your training area.
• Complete 200 push-ups.
• Complete 200 sit-ups.
• Complete 200 squats.
• Hold a 20-minute plank.
• Perform a 5 km weighted run (carry 5–7 kg).
Description:
"Strength is not given; it is taken. Push your body beyond its limits to prove your determination."
Rewards:
•+10 Points
• Full Body Recovery (All fatigue, pain, and injuries will be healed.)
Difficulty: F
Penalty: Failure equals death.
Time Limit: 24 Hours (Must be completed by midnight.)
ACCEPT/DECLINE
Of course, Malveric accepted it and started doing all the tasks after heading to the training ground, the knights thought he's gone mad but just leave him be since who dare to question the 3rd prince?
After 3 hours of doing exactly what the system says, he finally collapsed on the ground.
SYSTEM:
"DINGGGG!!! Congratulations, User. You have successfully completed: Daily Training – Survival Start."
Rewards Granted:
• +10 Points added to your balance.
• Full Body Recovery applied. (All fatigue, pain, and injuries healed.)
Status:
"Your body is fully restored. You are ready for your next challenge."
"Would you like to spend your points now?
Please note: Your current level is too low to unlock the Store or Skills Menu.
Would you like me to display your StatusWindow instead?"
"Hmmm...." Malveric checked his body, his body is now as lively as before all the fatigue and even his pores is being restored making his skin shine. "This is wonderful.... HAHAAHAHAHAHA!!!!" He started laughing seeing this is legit. "I won't spend my points yet so show me my status window instead."
SCREEN:
Name: [Malveric Aureth von Dravoryn]
Title: 3rd Prince of the Dravoryn Empire
Age: 15
Level: 1
Class: None
EXP: 0 / 100
HB: 100/100
Stats:
• Strength (STR): 10 (F)
• Agility (AGI): 9 (F)
• Endurance (END): 11 (F)
• Intelligence (INT): 18 (F)
• Mana (MP): 0 (F)
• Luck (LUK): 5 (F)
Available Points: 10
Skills:
• Stab (F) [Upgradable] – A simple forward thrust with a sword.
• Slash (F) [Upgradable] – A basic diagonal or side slash.
• Vertical Slash (F) [Upgradable] – A downward strike with increased force.
• HorizontalSlash (F) [Upgradable] – A sweeping strike for multiple enemies.
• Eye of Omniscience (SSS+) – Allows the user to see another person's stats, skills, and growth potential. This skill cannot be copied, sealed, or stolen
SYSTEM:
"Your stats currently display a letter rank because your attribute levels are still in the F-tier range. For example:
INT: 18 (F) means your Intelligence is at 18 points, which is still within the F rank.
Once an attribute reaches 100 points, instead of displaying '101,' it will reset to 1 point in the next rank. For example:
• INT: 1 (E) → This shows that your Intelligence has advanced to E rank.
This ranking continues upward through D, C, B, A, S, SS, SSS, and finally SSS+.
Stat Point Costs:
• From F rank, each stat upgrade costs 10points.
• Once you reach E rank, upgrades cost 20points per increase.
• D rank requires 30points per increase, C rank 40points per increase, and soon.
In summary: the higher your rank, the more points it costs to grow. This prevents your growth from becoming unbalanced as your power increases.
Keep training and earning points; reaching higher ranks will unlock new possibilities."
Malveric looked at his stats and skills with satisfaction but his mind went to his last skill. "System, please explain the Eye of Omniscience. Also, what's the ranking system for skills? Why are some labeled F and others SSS+?" Malveric asked with great curiosity as he watched the knights trained.
SYSTEM:
"The skill Eye of Omniscience (SSS+) is a unique ability granted to every Chosen One who is accompanied by a System.
With this skill, you can view the stats, skills, and growth potential of any individual. However, certain conditions apply when facing another Chosen One with a System:
• If your level is higher than theirs, they must request your permission to view your status.
• If their level is higher than yours, they may view your status without your knowledge.
• The same applies in reverse: If you are lower level, you cannot see if they also have a System.
• You will only know if someone is a System user if you are higher level and they try to view your status, or if they are higher level and you try to view theirs—this will trigger a notification request.
This ensures that information is a valuable advantage and levels remain a key factor in survival.
Skill Rankings:
Skills are ranked based on rarity, power, and growth potential.
• F – Basic skill, easy to learn.
• E, D, C, B, A – Increasingly stronger and harder to obtain.
• S, SS, SSS – Rare and powerful skills, often unique.
• SSS+ –Transcendent skills beyond normal classification. These cannot be copied, sealed, or stolen.
The Eye of Omniscience is classified as SSS+ due to its unmatched ability to gather and control information."
Malveric froze "So, there is a possibility of others having system as well?"
SYSTEM:
"Yes, there is a possibility that others may also possess a System.
Current scans show no confirmed System users in this world. However, your level is too low to verify this with complete certainty. As you grow stronger, I will unlock deeper scans and more accurate data. Until then, remain cautious.
To grow faster, you must continue completing quests. Let me explain:
Quest Types:
• MainQuests – Drive your progression and story forward. Completing these often unlocks major rewards and features.
• SubQuests – Optional tasks that provide useful resources, skills, or points.
• BasicQuests – Repetitive training or beginner tasks to help you grow steadily.
The quest you completed earlier was a Basic Quest.
Quest Difficulty Ratings:
• F – Easiest, basic level.
• E, D, C, B, A – Increasingly harder.
• S, SS, SSS – Extremely difficult and rare.
• SSS+ – Near impossible; challenges designed for transcendent beings.
Your growth depends on how many quests you complete and how far you push yourself.
Continue training, User. Every step you take now will determine whether you survive what is coming. Do not slow down."
Malveric nodded in understanding. "Then I would like to use the Eye of Omniscience, how should I activate it?"
SYSTEM:
"To activate Eye of Omniscience, focus your gaze on your target and say the skill's name in your mind.
The skill will automatically scan and display the target's stats and potential. Activation requires concentration but no mana cost.
Would you like to try it now?"
Malveric pondered for a moment before heading toward his eldest brother, Crown Prince Valtherion Kaelric von Dravoryn. With the world's destruction drawing near, ensuring his family's strength was the key to their survival—and he would begin by uncovering their true potential.