[A/N: Short chapter! You don't need to remember every skill; this chapter is mainly for reference whenever you need it.]
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[Status]
[Name: Caelir Vayne]
[Class: Iridescent Monarch (SSS)]
[Elements: Wind (33% Mastery), Lightning (5% Mastery), Fire (5% Mastery), Ice (5% Mastery)]
[Unique Elements: Moonlight (5% Mastery), Space (Locked)]
[Rank: Silver 1]
[Skills: Copy (SS), Cloning (SSS), Fusion (SS), Windstep (E), Tempest Edge (E), Teleportation (S)]
[Weapon Mastery: Sword (45% Mastery)]
[Techniques: Gale Weave swordsmanship]
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Sitting on a bench under the shade of a tree in a quiet spot at Everbright Academy.
Caelir started inspecting his full status. Although he already saw his status, he didn't have the luxury of time to fully check it.
His eyes fell on the new unique element he got.
.
'Wait, what?
When did I get the Space element?
I am pretty sure I didn't see that in the morning. Did I skip reading it?
Or did I copy an element?
Wait copy?
I did copy a S-Rank skill: Teleportation. Is it because I copied a space-related skill?
There were only two possibilities.
One is that I skipped reading it, or by copying element related skill, I can get that element.
I need to look into it later.'
.
He set the thought aside for now. Guesswork wouldn't give him answers.
Caelir opened the descriptions of his skills.
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Copy
Rank: SS
Type: Assimilation
Description: Allows the user to copy skills of SS-rank and below after direct interaction or observation. Copied skills are obtained at their original rank.
Restrictions:
--> Cannot copy SSS-rank skills.
--> Cannot copy elements directly.
--> Skills tied to bloodlines, exclusive authorities, or absolute laws may resist copying.
--> Copy does not grant instant mastery. Proficiency depends on the user's understanding and usage.
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Cloning
Rank: SSS
Type: Manifestation
Description:
Allows the user to create up to five major clones. Each major clone possesses independent thought, speech, and personality, which the user may freely define.
Each major clone:
--> Can wield only one element.
--> Shares the same progression stage as the main body.
--> Can restore mana independently.
--> Can transmit memories and experiences directly to the main body and other clones.
--> Allows instant position swapping with the main body.
--> Elemental and weapon mastery gained by clones contributes to the main body's elemental and weapon mastery.
Additionally, the user may create up to ten dummy clones.
Dummy clones cannot think or speak but will obey commands precisely. They possess no independent growth.
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Fusion
Rank: SS
Type: Synthesis
Description:
Allows the user to fuse S-rank skills and below to create new abilities.
Fusion Rules:
--> Resulting skills may reach SS-rank, but cannot exceed it
--> SSS-rank skills cannot be created
--> Elements may be fused to form hybrid affinities
--> Fusion success depends on compatibility and understanding.
--> Forced or unstable fusions may result in failure or backlash.
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Windstep
Rank: E
Type: Movement
Description:
A movement technique created by Caelir Vayne through direct mastery of wind. By compressing airflow beneath his feet, the user gains short bursts of acceleration and rapid directional shifts. Its effectiveness depends entirely on wind mastery and physical control.
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Tempest Edge
Rank: E
Type: Enhancement
Description:
A self-developed technique by Caelir Vayne that channels wind along the blade's edge, sharpening cutting power and extending reach slightly. Rather than raw destruction, Tempest Edge emphasizes precision, penetration, and efficiency. Its strength scales with swordsmanship and wind mastery.
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Teleportation
Rank: S
Type: Movement
Description:
Instantly moves the user to a place they have seen before by bending space. The farther the distance, the more energy it consumes. Using it repeatedly can cause dizziness and mental strain, and it cannot pass through areas protected by spatial barriers.
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Caelir carefully read through his status, committing every skill and limitation to memory.
After a long pause, he muttered,
"…Isn't this a bit too op?"
He didn't possess overwhelming offensive power. No devastating techniques. No instant kill abilities.
But the potential was there.
Limitless, if handled correctly.
His mind was already working through possibilities. How to distribute his five major clones. Which skills were worth copying?
.
'If I play my cards right, survival is guaranteed.
A peaceful, normal life shouldn't be impossible,
…Also, I should probably get a girlfriend. I don't want to die as a virgin again.
Most importantly, I needed to stay far away from the main cast.
If everything goes according to the plot, the Protagonist who was my half-brother in this life, Lucian Vayne, and his companions would deal with the invaders and bosses anyway.
After all, they were SSS-class holders too.'
.
Caelir had no intention of competing with that.
Now then… what kind of girl should he go for?
Kind and caring? Or maybe a baddie?
He paused. His brow furrowed.
"…Wait! Am I forgetting something?"
Caelir's gaze fell on the ring.
A simple band, set with a pale blue diamond.
A cold realization crawled up his spine.
Right. He already had a fiancée.
The villainess.
The yandere who killed him in the original story.
"…Oh. Fuck."
He swallowed.
"I should cancel this engagement as soon as possible."
Unfortunately, his fiancée had some other plans.
And so began his struggle to survive a love that refused to let him go.