NOVEL WEB Chapter 2: Chapter 2
"System" I said but to no avail, I then looked for the nearest mirror and looked into it. I was handsome, while I may not beat a top model I can still be a model level face. I have long black hair, tied together at the top with a crown (I don't know what they are called that chinese mc wears in cultivation world but this is a fusion of medieval and eastern genre) with a pair of silver eyes that have blue hue on them.
My focus shifted onto the status screen displaying my name, and showing me my power.
[ Name: Riven Zephyris
Skills: Absolute manipulation (Unique skill), Omniscient eye (Emperor rank)
Cultivation: Foundation Stage, 1st level ]
I focused on the skills, after a while two new status screens showed up one on each of my skills.
[ Name: Absolute manipulation
Skill level: Unique
Description: Unparalleled ability to exert control over any aspect of reality within reasonable bounds, limited only by energy and comprehension. This power is versatile, capable of manipulating the fundamental forces, matter, and even abstract concepts. While incredibly potent, it is balanced by its energy demands and the complexity of its applications.
Limits:
Need of energy, the more complex it is, the more energy needed.
You need to have knowledge of the thing you are trying to manipulate otherwise it may end up disadvantageous to you. ]
I sucked a cold breath and immediately ran to my bed, I covered my mouth with the pillow and started to yell "FUCK YEAH!!!!! TAKE THAT MOTHERFUCKER!!!!" I then calmed down and went back to checking the other ability, although it surprised me that I have 2 abilities. I summed it up as a cheat power given by god, of course I am not going to tell anyone of the first ability, maybe second but given the name it is a information gathering ability so it is beneficial to not tell anyone. Right now, I can reveal a part of my power such as fire manipulation instead of absolute manipulation and lie that my power is fire manipulation. But, I will decide after I get to know the second power.
[ Name: Omniscient eye
Skill level: Emperor rank
Description: Give the user insight into the world around him. It reveals precise information about objects, beings, and phenomena but relies on his existing knowledge and understanding. Also gives photographic memory when actively wanted.
In battle, it allows enhanced perception to a point that it is able to gaze a couple seconds into the future and martial art copying ability. One can also break his desires with this, particularly useful for controlling lust, envy, greed, wrath, sloth, pride and gluttony (not absolute negation of this).
Limits:
The user's own knowledge: The user needs to know the herbs for a cure to be generated, the more the user know the better the eye is able to assist you. ]
Ok, this is more manageable still op but I handled it more better than the first one. This time I only screamed for a half a minute instead of a full minute.
I decided to follow through with the plan, as I sat on my bed and *Cough* *cough* I coughed a few times to clear my voice before with my loudest most excited scream I yelled "I FINALLY HAVE IT" due to not being hidden by the pillow the entire mansion awoke to the scream as I heard hurried footsteps before the family butler, Alfred Pennyworth opened the door with a sword in his hands.
"Young master, Are you alright?" Alfred said, looking around the room vigilant. I have a lot of good memories with him, he was the one that raised him since his dad was needed on the border. I consider him my second father, a teacher and the one who I have my second highest respect for.
"Yes, Alfred. I just awakened my power" I said with fake enthusiasm which went unnoticed even by Alfred, because he was too shocked at the fact that I awakened my power. He hugged me and said
"Good job, young master"
He is probably the only person who would ever be happy for me with no other motive than just because. I also wonder why he does that, I mean he is paid to take care of me but why care for me so much? Just feeding me and making sure I stay healthy would have been enough but he treats me like his own grandson, I wonder why? With that thought I used my ability to look at his status.
[
Name: Alfred Pennyworth
Ability: Obsidian Guardian(S rank)
Cultivation: Heavenly Ascension: 8th rank
]
Heav-Heavenly Ascension rank?? That too at the peak power. The ones at Heavenly Ascension rank are powerhouses that can command respect in the entire kingdom and also in the Central Plateau. Wow, Father left behind a nuke to protect me didn't he.
"Young master" Alfred yelled as he shook me, "Are you ok? You seemed to be spaced out."
"Yeah, the reality of the situation hit me" I lied through my teeth, alfred remembering something asked
"Young master, can you tell me your skills so I can arrange resources for your cultivation?" Alfred asked in his usually stoic, respectful tone.
I am stumped now as I don't want to be too unremarkable like fire manipulation nor do I want to be too remarkable with something like absolute manipulation. It is not that I have no idea what to use, I am thinking between ether manipulation or void manipulation. Ether manipulation allows energy manipulation or elemental manipulation, Void manipulation allows nullification of elements and also a destructive element seemingly a strong suit in both offensive, defensive and agility with its short distance teleportation.
"It is void manipulation" I said, I ultimately picked void manipulation because it is rare enough for me to glow but also not that shiny that the world would turn over especially me entering the realm very late. It is also a mysterious element as not many people have void manipulation, so there are not many properties unknown to many people so I can pass off an accidental reveal as part of my ability.
"Void manipulation?" Alfred said surprised before beaming in ecstasy as he again hugged me and said "Young master is a genius, it is true that the strongest talents require the longest wait"