Lumina High School, Third Year Classroom
"Reston, why are you still sleeping! The talent awakening is only three days away—aren't you even a little worried?" The teacher, seeing Reston asleep again, couldn't help but scold in anger.
Reston slowly lifted his head, his refined yet striking face softened further by drowsiness. He blinked lazily and murmured,
"Awakening talents is all luck anyway. What's wrong with me getting some sleep…?"
"You! …Forget it. The future is in your own hands. I can only advise you, sigh!" The teacher said, clearly exasperated.
My name is Reston. I'm a transmigrator. Back in my old world, I was just taking a nap at home… who knew that nap would be my last? When I woke again, I had crossed over to this world called Blue Star.
Here, every student upon reaching their final year of high school undergoes Talent Awakening. Talents are ranked from lowest to highest: D, C, B, A, S, SS, and SSS. Legends say there are even higher tiers, but no one has ever witnessed such. At the same time, one also awakens a Class, which follows the same rank system. Meaning—even with a weak talent, one may still compensate with a strong class.
This world is simple: martial might reigns supreme. The cultivation realms are: Body Tempering, Warrior, Warlord, Martial Master, Martial Lord, Martial Saint, Martial Emperor, Martial Sovereign, and above all, the nation-defining Martial Gods, standing at the pinnacle. But me? I don't care. I just want to sleep…
"Ree, wanna go grab lunch later?" Jess leaned over to Reston.
"Huh… no. I'm so sleepy… can you bring me something back?" Reston's voice carried the tone of someone half-begging, half-whining.
Reston had always been abnormally sleepy—no matter how long he slept, it was never enough. Medical checks never found a cause. People simply assumed it was his natural disposition.
Jess rolled his eyes.
"You're fine in every way, except this laziness that can't be fixed. Alright, fine. I'll get you something. What do you want?"
"Carrots."
"Carrots again? Do you really fill up on that? No wonder you're so skinny, Ree."
Hearing that, Reston flared up.
"Mind your own business. I love carrots—they're my wife! If not for biological limits, I'd live my whole life with them!"
Jess put on an exaggeratedly sad face.
"Ree, listen—carrots are just meant to be eaten. But a brother can be with you for life. You'd really pick carrots over me? Come on, I'm 6′2″tall, rich, good-looking—how am I worse than a carrot?"
"Simple. You can't be eaten." Reston deadpanned.
"…That's seriously your reason? Fine, fine. Go back to the dorm first, I'll find you later."
"Alright, thanks." Reston smiled faintly.
Jess's heart skipped a beat at that smile. Pretending to be serious, he said,
"Between brothers, there's no need for thanks. And besides—we've been family since we were kids."
Reston sighed inwardly. Of all things, he had to emphasize that.
Back at the dorm, Reston scrolled on his phone until Jess returned. Before Jess could even set the bag down, Reston snatched it, pulled out the carrots, and started chomping.
Jess shook his head.
"Do you have to be this desperate? It's not like I wouldn't give them to you. You're like a rabbit."
He then took out his own lunch, eating slowly as he asked,
"Ree, what do you think about the awakening in three days?"
"Mm?" Reston froze mid-bite.
"I don't know. Awakening is luck. Get a good talent or class, and you soar. If not… well, like my parents, being farmers isn't bad either. Peaceful and worry-free." Reston said with indifference.
Jess frowned.
"No way! Even if you get a bad awakening, I'll support you. That's what a brother's for. But man, I envy your calmness… If I don't awaken something good, I'll probably be thrown out of my family that very day."
Reston thought to himself, It can't be that bad, right…
Still, since I've transmigrated, where's my cheat? My system? Why do I have nothing but this endless drowsiness? Forget it. When the time comes, I'll deal with it…
Three days later
The principal raised his voice, addressing the gathered students:
"Congratulations, third-years! Today is your Awakening Day! I know you've all heard this before, but tradition demands I repeat it."
"Everyone's destiny differs. Don't abandon yourself because of current setbacks. Even a seemingly useless talent or class can shine like gold, given the right place."
"Enough talk. Let us begin the Awakening Ceremony! Step onto the stage when your name is called!"
Students clutched their nerves, anxious of what awaited.
"Kevin—D-rank Talent: Iron Skin. No Class."
"Jason—C-rank Talent: Swift Step. C-rank Class: Assassin."
"Cindy—D-rank Talent: Cuteness. No Class."
"Bruno—S-rank Talent: God of Cooking. D-rank Class: Chef."
One by one, the results came. The principal's face darkened.
"This year's batch from Lumina seems poor. Aside from Bruno with his 'S-rank' talent—which is hardly useful—we've yet to see even a single A-rank."
A commotion rippled through the crowd.
"Look! It's Sophia!"
"She's next! What will she awaken?"
The principal asked his deputy,
"That girl?"
"That's Sophia Lancaster—the school's beauty. From the Lancaster family."
"Hoh… this should be interesting."
At that moment, holy light descended. A host of angels embraced Sophia.
"Sophia—SSS-rank Talent: Authority of Life! SSS-rank Class: Heart of the World!" The vice principal's voice shook.
A world-class ability—healing injuries instantly, granting near-immortality, even reviving the dead!
"A double SSS genius…" The principal gaped in disbelief.
"Hahaha! Principal, Lumina has produced a double-SSS prodigy this year!" The director was ecstatic.
"Yes… indeed." The principal's voice trembled.
"Next—Jess!"
"Finally, my turn. Ree, see you in a bit." Jess strode up confidently.
"Mm. See you." Reston yawned.
Suddenly, the heavens roared. Dragons bowed in reverence.
"Jess—SSS-rank Talent: Devourer of Stars! SSS-rank Class: Radiant Lord!!"
"What the—?!" Reston jolted awake.
Jess too? Double SSS?!
The principal nearly collapsed with joy.
"Another double-SSS! Lumina truly blessed—two in one year!"
"Ree, did you see that?! I told you I'd be a genius!" Jess grinned, his fighting spirit burning.
"Next—Reston!"
"…My turn."
"Ree, believe in yourself! You'll be fine!" Jess encouraged.
Reston stepped onto the stage. Murmurs rose all around:
"So that's the Sleep God? He actually looks like that…"
"Damn, prettier than most girls."
"Never even noticed him before…"
"So skinny though…"
The principal glanced at the records.
"Reston, male, 5′8″, 112lb. Outstanding grades. Nicknamed Sleep God."
The vice principal began the ritual. His eyes widened.
"Reston… Talent: None? Class: None?! Impossible!"
"Huh?!" Jess shot up. "Ree, you got nothing?!"
What? I'm a transmigrator! How could I have nothing? Reston panicked.
Then—
Ding!
No contracted ability detected. Binding Omni System… Newbie Gift Pack granted: ?? Talent, ?? Class.
The skies turned black. Night incarnate descended.
"Reston—Unknown-rank Talent: Soul of the War God!! Unknown-rank Talent: Lord of Night!! Unknown-rank Class: War God!! Unknown-rank Class: Child of the Starry Night!!"
"I knew it!!" Jess roared, "Ree, you're like me! We'll rule this world together!"
But Reston wasn't listening. His mind drowned under the crushing will.
War! War! War!
Fight till the end! Defy heaven, defy earth! Fight until death! I am War God!!
"Shut up!!" Reston clutched his head, agony splitting him apart.
Ding!
Detected extreme emotional fluctuation. Pain index reduced to 0.01% until War God's will subsides. Normal sensitivity will be restored afterward.
So the system can do that too… wait, did it just call itself the Omni System? Doesn't that mean it can do anything?
"Ree, are you okay?!" Jess rushed to him.
"I'm fine… it's just… the power was too much for a moment." Reston managed a smile, warmth flickering in his heart at Jess's concern.