Name: Edric Windwalker
Age: 15 years, 3 months, and 5 days
Task: Have a biological child
* Reward: A random White-level skill
* Deadline: 498 days
* Non-completion Punishment: Death
Techniques:
* Knight Training: 8,607 / 10,000
* Mage Training: 159 / 10,000
Talents:
* Knight Talent: Legendary (0 / 2,400,000)
* Mage Talent: Average (0 / 100,000)
Cheat: Low Level - 1,000 XP per day.
Available XP: 2,000
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"I still cannot believe that all those transmigration web novels from my previous life were actually legitimate!" Edric thought, his emotions swirling between disbelief and excitement. Even though two days had passed since his transmigration, deep down, he still felt like he was dreaming.
He was once an Earthling. The last thing he remembered from his previous life was sitting and playing an online game on his laptop. In the middle of his gaming session, he clicked on a strange advertisement—an impulsive decision. Moments later, he woke up in an unfamiliar environment, his surroundings utterly alien.
"Who even clicks on these things?" Edric thought, wincing at his impulsiveness. Even though he was happy to be reborn in a world of swords and magic, being forcefully transmigrated was still unpleasant. Edric always cared so much about personal choice, and in this matter, his choice was taken away from him; even though he liked the outcome, it was upsetting nonetheless. "At least I was born into a noble family," Edric mused, his spirits lifting.
His new life was nothing like the drudgery of his past. His mother, Countess Lyria Windwalker, was extremely wealthy and powerful. Even without the system that had accompanied him into this new world, he knew that as long as he maintained his mother's support, he was guaranteed a life of luxury and power. Even if things didn't go perfectly, his status as a noble ensured he would never know poverty or hardship.
Even though transmigrating to another world is an unreal experience, Edric had read many novels in his previous life and was very quick to adapt; he already accepted the original owner's mother, Lyria, as his own.
In his past life, Edric was a loner without any close friends; the only people he knew were his work colleagues. His life was aimless, and he kept himself busy with online games and books.
He wasn't a criminal or outlaw, but he was never overly emotional. He simply minded his own business, followed the law, and avoided all trouble. For him, being reborn in another world was an amazing opportunity; it was simply a dream come true.
In short, he had no plans to return to the bland old life on Earth.
“Fortunately, the game panel and the cheat came with me,” Edric thought, a small smile playing on his lips. The system panel allowed him to track his progress in knight and mage training, while the cheat ensured he would gain a consistent 1,000 XP every single day. With these tools, he was confident he was destined for greatness.
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In his previous life, Edric had struggled just to get by. Life on Earth had been mundane and brutal; he had to juggle bills, manage work, and endure the daily grind with little to show for it. Rarely did he find time to enjoy himself. He was an average man living an average life, far removed from any notion of excitement or purpose.
But in this new world, everything had changed. He had been reborn into a world of swords and magic, where strength and influence reigned supreme. Here, he wasn’t just another nameless face in the crowd; he was Edric Windwalker, heir to a noble family, blessed with power, wealth, and the means to shape his destiny.
“Why would I ever want to return to my old life?” he muttered to himself. “Here, I have everything I could ever want. Back there, I was nobody. Here, I can be a king.”
The memories of the body’s original owner were perfectly intact, seamlessly blending with Edric’s own. Over the past two days, he had used them to adapt to his new reality, flawlessly playing the role of Countess Lyria’s son. No one suspected a thing, and Edric was determined to keep it that way.
"Tonight, I’ll finally reach the Knight stage!" he thought, his excitement bubbling over.
Knights were revered in this world for their strength and skill. From what Edric had learned, even the weakest knights were far above the Olympic athletes on Earth. For someone who had been overweight in his previous life, the thought of becoming a peak physical specimen was exhilarating.
Even his current 15-year-old teenage body was far healthier and stronger than his old one. He could hardly imagine the power and agility he would gain as a knight.
As the son of the countess, Edric lived in comfort and luxury. His room was massive, filled with ornate furnishings and bathed in soft light from crystal chandeliers. Servants and maids constantly attended to him, ensuring that his every need was met. While this level of attention was pleasant, it also posed a problem: his system and cheat had to remain secret. Being constantly surrounded by people increased the risk of discovery.
To avoid raising suspicion, Edric decided to wait until midnight, when he would be alone, to make his breakthrough.
When the time came, Edric stood in the center of his room. The moonlight streaming through the tall windows gave the space an ethereal glow. He took a deep breath, steadied his nerves, and opened the game panel.
“Add 2,000 XP to my knight training!” he commanded.
"Error! Knight training's max XP capacity of 10,000 cannot be exceeded."
Edric frowned but quickly did a simple calculation. After confirming the remaining XP he needed, he contacted the system again.
"Add 1,393 XP to my knight training!"
A moment later, the system responded:
"Success! Status changed – Knight Training (10,000/10,000)."
Just as the notification flashed in his mind, Edric’s body was engulfed in a fiery sensation. His blood felt like it was boiling, as though molten lava was coursing through his veins. The intense heat made him want to scream, but he clenched his teeth tightly. The guards stationed outside his room would immediately rush in if they heard anything unusual.
Thankfully, the scorching heat subsided almost as quickly as it had started. As his body calmed, a wave of relief swept over him.