*"I have no idea why the Great Sage has decided to awaken right now, but let's just hope he chooses to join our side,"* the system remarked with a hint of uncertainty.
"Why wouldn't he naturally want to join us?" Kevin asked, piqued by the implications.
*"Well, you see, the Great Sage is quite special. Even the Seers cannot compel him to do anything,"* the system admitted, a touch embarrassed by the limitations of its own knowledge.
"Hold on a second. If Sun Wukong, as powerful as he is, isn't considered a Seer, why is that?" Kevin pressed, curious about the distinctions within their world.
*"That's because being a Seer is a matter of birth, not mere capability. Even with the Great Sage's immense talent, he lacks the inherent qualities that define a Seer,"* the system clarified.
"Seems a bit unfair, doesn't it?" Kevin sighed, pondering the rigid rules of their universe.
***
As class ended, Leo emerged victorious once again, having not lost a single match throughout the whole class hour, while Kevin had only suffered one defeat. As class finished they headed out in separate directions, each with their own thoughts.
Leo made his way back to the dormitory and headed straight for the bathroom to take a quick shower. Once refreshed, he couldn't resist checking his stats before settling into bed.
Status:
Name: Leo Victor Raven
Class: Void Swordsman
Strength: D
Agility: C-
Mana: B
Affinity: Void, Lightning, Space, Gravity
Blessing: Triple growth speed, ???
"All my stats have increased," he mumbled to himself, staring at the numbers on the screen. However, his face remained cold and unreadable.
"What sage blessing will I get next month?" he pondered, his tone indifferent as he always have
"What a pointless thought. There's a good chance I won't even receive one," he berated himself, still maintaining his usual emotionless demeanor. He reclined back, his eyes gradually closing as he prepared for a well-earned night's sleep.
***
A week went by in what felt like a blink of an eye.
"Hey Leo, let's grab some food at the cafeteria," Kevin suggested, breaking the usual silence that surrounded their interactions.
"Sure," Leo replied. Though his face remained expressionless, he felt himself growing more comfortable around Kevin and their mutual friends.
"Wait for me!" Dante called from behind, eager to join them.
"Me too!" Ren chimed in, his enthusiasm contagious.
"Me three!" Melissa added, her voice bubbly and cheerful.
"Me four!" Leto declared, and soon the group was complete, filling the air with a jovial atmosphere as they made their way to the cafeteria.
As they entered, they noticed curious glances from other students. While their initial shyness from the first week had worn off, they were still the center of attention, especially with a striking figure like Leo amongst them. Little did they realize, however, that the focus was not solely on Leo; their own faces seemed to glow with a newfound allure when seen beside him.
After finishing their meals, they strolled back to their classroom, the friendship that hey made in a week was palpable in the air.
***
*Kevin's POV*
**Status:**
- **Name:** Kevin Dover
- **Class:** Yin Yang Swordsman
- **Strength:** D-
- **Agility:** D-
- **Mana:** C-
- **Affinity:** Light and Darkness
- **Blessing:** Yin Yang Harmony
Kevin inspected his stats, a smile creeping onto his face. "It's been so beneficial to befriend Leo; not only did I get a nice boost in my stats, but I genuinely enjoy spending time with him," he expressed to his system.
*"Of course, the Child of Void is unique. He practically embodies the point of nothingness, so negativity tends to avoid him,"* the system replied.
"Uh, how does that even make sense?" Kevin questioned, scratching his head.
*"Just roll with it,"* the system insisted playfully.
"Wow, you're really getting the hang of this humor thing," Kevin chuckled, appreciating the banter.
*"It's only natural; I learn as you grow,"* the system remarked.
"Fair enough, I guess. By the way, are you a boy or a girl?" Kevin asked out of curiosity, wanting to put a label on the entity living inside his mind.
*"What kind of question is that?"* the system replied, sounding genuinely puzzled.
"I mean, if you're a boy, I'd feel awkward about certain things with my girlfriend," Kevin said, scrunching his face in mild distaste.
*"Good point,"* the system conceded.
"So, what's your gender then?" he pressed on.
*"I'm a girl, host."*
"Thank goodness! But wait a minute—you said you were comparable to the Seers, right? So what's the gender situation with them?" Kevin inquired.
*"The Cosmos is male, the Celestial is female, and the Void is genderless—hence why you might have a chance with the Child of Void,"* the system explained.
"Come on, I was joking! Don't remind me of that!" Kevin exclaimed, feeling slightly scandalized, yet also entertained.
*"Sorry, but your reactions are just too amusing to resist,"* the system responded, almost gleefully.
"Ugh, I wish you wouldn't become so human-like," Kevin groaned, but his protest lacked any real malice.
*"Would you prefer I stop growing, then?"* the system teased.
"Hey, I was just kidding!" he said quickly, realizing he might have gone too far.
*"I'm just joking too, host,"* the system replied with a lighthearted tone.
"Sometimes I can't tell whether you're joking or not. After all, you're just a voice in my head!" Kevin said, a hint of irritation creeping into his tone.
*"Okay, okay! I'll keep it under wraps,"* the system promised.
"Yeah, right. You really think I'd fall for that?" Kevin chuckled, rolling his eyes. "I'm heading to bed now."
"Good night, system," he murmured as he flopped down onto his bed, ready to surrender to sleep.
*"Good night, host,"* the system replied, and as Kevin drifted off, he felt a sense of calm wash over him, ready to embrace whatever dreams awaited him.