My Life Changed with the Unlimited System

After the endurance test, Ethan was told to move to another chamber.

This one looked bigger, emptier. At first glance, it was just a wide space with smooth walls and nothing inside.

Then Helena's voice came through the intercom, calm as always.

"I'm going to do a few changes. Don't be surprised, Ethan."

Ethan smiled. He was curious to see what she meant.

A soft hum echoed through the chamber. The floor shifted as hidden panels slid open. On one end, thick stone pillars rose up from the ground. On the other side, glowing spheres floated into the air. Some were small, some much larger, and they moved in random patterns.

Ethan stood in the middle, quietly observing everything.

'This is more advanced than I expected. I wonder if I can learn how this tech works.'

He had noticed his Charisma points increasing a lot since he started the tests. But what he really wanted now was for his Intelligence to go up too. If Nemesis had a knowledge system this deep, he didn't want to waste the opportunity to learn.

Helena's voice returned.

"This test is about your elemental abilities. First, we'll check your raw power. Then we'll test how well you can control it. Let's start with the power test."

"Got it," Ethan replied.

He walked over to the marked line and looked at the stone pillars ahead. Each one had faint glowing lines on its surface, likely to help absorb powerful hits. Behind the glass, Helena, Luciano, and Maya were watching closely.

Their faces didn't show much, but Ethan could tell they were paying attention.

'No need to show everything. Just a little.'

He wasn't planning to reveal all his abilities. That would only raise more questions. So for now, he would stick with just one element.

After forming the Golden Dragon Core, he had learned all four main elements—fire, water, wind, and earth. He had also practiced many spells and techniques using them.

'Fire should be enough. They've already seen my Flame Dragon Sword anyway. This will keep things consistent.'

He raised his right hand and shaped his fingers like a gun.

From the codex's fire spells, he picked the simplest one—Flame Bullet. It was small, fast, and easy to control.

A small flame sparked at the tip of his finger.

He aimed at the nearest stone pillar and fired.

The fire shot out in a straight line, hitting the center of the target. The sound was sharp. There was no explosion, no wild energy—just a clean, accurate hit.

Luciano raised an eyebrow. "Did he just use a basic technique?"

Most recruits, especially those older than Ethan, would've shown their strongest move right away. They usually tried to impress the observers with flashy power.

But Ethan didn't.

Maya crossed her arms. "He's different now," she muttered.

Back at the testing chamber, the stone shot forward, a concentrated burst that moved with incredible speed. It struck the pillar with a loud explosion. When the dust settled, a deep scorch mark was left on the surface.

The digital display lit up.

Force Output: 1057.5.

Behind the glass, Luciano adjusted his glasses.

"1057.5," he murmured. "Higher than his physical stats."

Maya nodded subtly, her gaze fixed on Ethan. "It makes sense. Elemental techniques amplify raw energy beyond physical limits."

Helena tapped her tablet, logging the data. "Ethan, continue with the next pillar."

Ethan moved to the next target, and his movements were smooth and deliberate. Again, he formed his hand into the shape of a gun and fired another Flame Bullet. The impact was just as precise and powerful, and the display once again showed 1057.5.

He stepped back, shaking his hand slightly as he glanced at the pillar. The technique had been simple, but its destructive potential was evident. Ethan thought the codex wasn't exaggerating its basics.

Helena's voice came through. "Good. Now, let's proceed to the control test."

Ethan turned toward the floating spheres, their erratic movements presenting a more challenging task. The smaller ones darted unpredictably, while the larger ones floated in slower patterns.

"The goal here is precision," Helena explained. "Use the same technique. Hit as many targets as you can within the allotted time."

Ethan nodded, his eyes narrowing as he focused on the first sphere. The moment it came into view, he raised his hand and fired a small flame. The sphere was destroyed instantly.

"Easy."

He didn't stop, moving fluidly from target to target. Each shot was precise, the stone hitting its mark without fail. The smaller spheres required faster reactions, but Ethan's focus didn't waver. His golden aura flickered faintly as he pushed himself to maintain control.

The final sphere was destroyed, and the display lit up:

Control Score: 1057.5.

Helena logged the results, her expression calm but thoughtful. "Consistent. Besides, both force and control are way above standard for his rank."

Ethan turned toward the glass, his breathing steady. "Anything else?"

"That concludes the elemental test," Helena replied. "Take a moment to recover."

Ethan stepped back from the testing area, his thoughts turning inward. The results were consistent with his expectations, but they also raised new questions. Why are these numbers so balanced? Is it the system's doing or something else entirely?

Behind the glass, Maya and Luciano exchanged glances.

"It is weird to see consistent scores," Luciano said simply. "Did he purposely do that?"

Maya chuckled. "Maybe he wanted to save us from heart attacks."

Helena remained silent, her gaze fixed on Ethan as the data was finalized. There was no need for over analysis, Ethan's results spoke for themselves.

No matter if Ethan purposedly scored in such a way or if he really did his best, one thing was for sure. Ethan was way above his rank.

"Golden Ascendant…" she muttered. "This is even stronger than what the legend says about them."

It was something out of the legend. Throughout the history of this world, not many people have ever been bestowed with that.

Ethan exhaled, rolling his shoulders as he prepared for whatever came next.

"Are we done?" he asked.

"Yes," replied Helena.

The tests showed how much he had achieved but also how much work was still ahead. For now, he kept his thoughts private, choosing to share only what was needed.

In a world where knowledge gives you power, keeping secrets can be essential for survival.