There it hovered, the holographic screen infront of Sam.
[ Status ]
Name : Sam
Age : 11
Race : Human
Assessment : Below Average
Vitals : Normal
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Attached directly to it was another half of the Status Page.
Collective Progress : 0
Magic Progress : 0
(Locked) Progress : 0
(Locked) Progress : 0
(Locked) Progress : 0
Destiny Points : 0
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'Uh.. What?! A System! A Cheat System like in those novels. I thought I was gonna be stuck here without anything else to help me. But now I have got a System!! What does this do? Basics? Explore?' Sam was about to stare and play with the screen before him, but he suddenly felt someone nudging at him. Another kid wanted to take Sam's place since he was done, but the kid was also mocking Sam for getting the lowest of the low, a very Faint White Light on the orb. Sam quickly left as he had his own business to attend to.
'Urgh. Is this because of this System that I got such a Low Mana Core?? Anyways... I guess I can't use this right here since all of these people near me won't leave me be. Although, everyone is ignoring my system as if they can't see it... But I can't be seen suspicious in any way right now!' He thought as he started moving around the hall. He mentally picked No on both of the questions that the system asked when he unlocked the Magic Destiny and hoped he wouldn't miss out on whatever it was.
[ You Picked 'No' on the Basics and Exploration of Magic Destiny. It will be accessible through the Destiny Tab Anytime Later. ]
'Phew. Atleast I didn't miss out on anything this system might give me. But a Destiny Tab huh... Is this what I think it is?!' He reached the Cultivation Testing area and sat on the mat. Energies started to condense around him until he heard a familiar voice.
[ Cultivation Energy Harmonizing... ]
[ Cultivation Destiny Unlocked ]
[ Soul Orb is about to form ]
[ Do you wish to select the eligible Body Part for the Soul Orb ] - [ Yes/No ]
'Two Destinies! Then I'm right. It means... Ugh. Anyways, What is this now? Soul Orb... I don't wanna rush it but I have to pick something! Just Yes, do it in my right hand.' he sent a mental command to the system.
[ Confirmed ]
[ Soul Orb will form in the Right Hand of Sam ]
He began to feel a burning sensation around his hand, until a loud Crackling sound was heard and it formed.
[ Soul Orb Formed ]
[ Do you wish to proceed with the—
'No. Fuck. This means...' Sam's fears were about to become true as he headed to the Demonic Weapon Destiny Area. He was hesitant to stand amongst the weapons now. The reason being, he had confirmed now that the System would let him unlock the Destinies although on the starting point but easily enough. What wasn't easy was the things which could come after it. Just a few minutes ago, everyone was screaming at the Girl who had gotten Three Destinies. If Sam did so too, then equal attention would be given near him. Worse than that, the status page suggested in a sneaky way that he could unlock all Four! And what did that mean... Wars, Assassinations, Experiments.. or Not. It may be his overthinking, but he knew nothing good would come out if he unlocked all Four just like that, with no connections to anyone else in this world, and given that Having Four Destinies was considered impossible in this world.
'Urgh. What do I do now.. Should I run away? No... That old fuck just had to say that we take all four tests regardless of results. Fuck. Fuck. What can I do now? They may catch me.. or remove me from the Empire... Or what else.. I don't even know what this System can do, Can I take this Risk? NO! I can't be seen having all four destinies... But if I miss this chance, I'll also miss having all four... What this System meant it for.. Fucking Hell.. I'll just do it, whatever happens.. System, I know you have maybe helped a lot or will in the future, but please help me out just this once too...' Sam gritted his emotions and stood beside the clutter of weapons. He was trying hard to... Not try? All the time he was hoping the Monotone voice of the system doesn't come, but it still did.
[ Demonic Energies Harmonizing... ]
[ Demonic Weapon Destiny Unlocked ]
[ The S— Processing... A Very Impressive Demonic Sword wishes to bond with you. Do you accept? ] - [ Yes/No ]
'YE— I mean No. NO! I do not wish to bond with this evil sword. Phew... Atleast this way no one will know...' Sam was happy that the Destiny Unlocked without attracting attention. He was a little hurt that he could have gotten a good sword. But he brushed it off and focused on his last task. 'Please System. Help me like this too just this last time..'
Master Jiro immediately sensed something and opened his previously meditating eyes. He looked back, and towards the big crates. His eyes picked upon the threads of energy still lingering in the air, and then he connected it onto the young boy skipping happily towards the Southern Continent's Test Area. He spoke to his assistant. "Did that boy harmonize with our Continent's Destiny?"
"No, Master Jiro. According to the updating records. Um.. he showed a very weak harmony with Magic and then unlocked a Soul Orb in the Spirit Cultivation. He didn't manage to bond with any of our weapons. Did he pique your interest?" His assistant replied nervously.
"No. Just keep an eye on him. Also, loosen up the weapons in the crates. The Youths are bonding with many of them." Jiro said while looking at Sam.
Sam sat in a desk. The Hologram on the desk showed the test. It had many questions that some he could figure out, while some he had no idea about. He immediately put down his Name on the test and started picking the options. He willingly picked some wrong ones too, just to not attract attention. Until the mechanical voice sounded near his desk.
Sam - 46 Points
'Oh! I'm not that dumb alright. I did it on purpose. Yeah, that was on Purpose!' He then got back in the line for the orb. After a few minutes his turn came. He hesitantly put his hands on the big ball.
[ Mysterious Energies Harmonizing... ]
[ Enlightenment Destiny Unlocked ]
Then, he suddenly felt so much pressure and the many whispers and voices that almost made him go deaf. He was shaking, and couldn't seem to take his hands off the orb.
[ The D— Processing... Many Mysterious... Beings.. From The— Processing... From the Southern Continent wish to connect with you. ]
[ Do you accept all offers? ] - [ Yes/No ]
Or
[ Do you accept the offer of just one Being? ] - [ Yes/No ]
'NO. NO. FUCK OFF. GET THESE VOICES OUT OF MY HEAD.' Sam tried hard to manage his composure and not just scream infront of everyone. Then the pressure suddenly lifted and he was fine again, just a little more exhausted.
[ The Beings.. from the Southern Continent. They feel disappointed with your rejection. ]
[ They wish to reconcile and preferably reconnect with you in the Future. ]
'Oh yeah, tell them all to fuck off. I ain't going anywhere near this Destiny and their people again. Fucking hell, gave me a headache.' Sam, slightly limping, got his way out of the line. He walked towards the exit of the hall, while holding his head and left.
Ego suddenly sat upright. "Hm? The orb.. it should have glowed considering the pressure by many of them. Is it broken? No, it can handle all of their requests.. Does it mean.." He suddenly looked towards his assistant. "Note down the records of that boy and send it to me."
The assistant immediately shrieked a little, having recieved the first order from the deathly man. "YES! Sir... I mean M-Master Ego.. Yes.. I-I will do it right away. Yes. It was.. uh.. some kid named Sam!.. from the Empire.."