[Mission: Survival Completed!]
[Reward: 150 Evo Points Received, extra random reward awaiting claim]
[Hidden Mission: Power Surge Completed!]
[Reward: 200 Evo Points Received, new skill acquired]
[Mission: First Blood Completed!]
[Reward: 50 Evo Points Received]
[Mission: Leak Crisis Averted!]
[Reward: 150 Evo Points Received]
Kai's eyes widened, his head snapping back in surprise. "Whoa, hold on!" he sputtered, a flood of notifications still flashing across his vision.
"So many missions! And a hidden one? System, you've been busy! I was so caught up in the chaos, I completely forgot about you!"
[Although you hadn't yet activated the system interface, I was able to assign missions based on your actions, which you unknowingly completed.]
Kai fumbled with the screens, trying to navigate the mission summary. "Okay, but what was the hidden mission exactly?"
He asked a blend of excitement and bewilderment in his voice. "And 'First Blood'? Did I get points for taking out those tentacle freaks?"
[The hidden mission was triggered when you ingeniously used your body to generate thermal pulses. The system has now encoded this ability as a skill.]
A look of understanding dawned on Kai's face. "That makes sense," he murmured.
"Desperate times call for desperate measures, I guess. But hey, I figured it out on my own, so I suppose the system rewarded me for being resourceful."
Just as he finished his thought, the Evo System chimed in interrupting Kai's thoughts.
[Host, you have an unclaimed reward from your first mission. Would you like to open it?]
"Absolutely!" Kai exclaimed, a wave of anticipation washing over him. "Let's see what I've got."
The screen transformed into a virtual gachapon machine, complete with sound effects. It began to spin, a colorful blur of icons flashing by. Kai's excitement wavered slightly. "Uh-oh, my confidence just took a nosedive," he muttered.
The gachapon finally stopped on an image of a shimmering chip.
[Congratulations! You've won a free skill coupon, redeemable for any skill code up to level A in the store. Expiration: 3 days.]
"The store?" Kai asked, perplexed. "Is that one of your functions? Now that you mention it, I never did ask about your full capabilities. Tell me everything you can do, System."
As he spoke, the system window expanded, revealing a comprehensive list of functions and features.
[My currently unlocked functions include:]
[1. Body and Health Analysis: A comprehensive evaluation of your physical condition, including age, areas requiring repair, and your current skill set.]
[2. Body Enhancement: Upgrade and repair your body's components using Evo Points.]
[3. Mission Panel: View assigned missions, their rewards, and time limits.]
[4. Store: Browse and purchase a variety of knowledge chips and skill codings of different ranks. The store inventory refreshes daily, but you can also manually refresh it using Evo Points.]
[These are the primary functions available at this time. The rest remain locked for you to unlock.]
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Kai absorbed the information, then furrowed his brow in confusion. "So, how do I unlock the other functions? Is it like a milestone system where I have to complete a certain number of missions?"
[No. To unlock additional functions, you need to increase your synchronization percentage. As your synchronization level rises, new functions will become available.]
[Your current synchronization rate is at 5%, thus unlocking the store function.]
A flicker of recognition crossed Kai's face. "That explains it," he mused. He remembered a similar announcement echoing through his mind as he escaped from the ice.
"But what exactly is 'synchronization'? Are there any other benefits besides unlocking functions?"
[Synchronization measures how well your soul has integrated with your new body. Increasing this percentage enhances your control and understanding of the body's capabilities, unlocking hidden functions and potential.]
Kai sighed, remembering the flashes of power and speed he'd experienced. "I had a feeling this body was capable of more than I could access," he admitted. "But I guess this confirms it. Forget it, I'll delve into the details later."
A sly grin spread across his face. Rubbing his hands together in anticipation, he said, "First, let's see what skills I can snag from the store with this free coupon." He eagerly tapped the Store option on the Evo System panel.
A screen materialized, displaying a list of items alongside a refresh button and a countdown timer in the top-left corner.
[Basic Understanding of Space Principles: 100 points, D-rank]
[A Good Guide to Making Your Own Plasma Weapons: 1500 points, C-rank]
[Schematic Analysis & Report Understanding: 80 points, E-rank]
[Soul Skill: Eyes of Knowledge: 15000 points, B-rank] [...]
Kai grimaced at his paltry 866 points, a stark reminder of his recent struggles. Even the double reward for his first mission seemed insignificant now.
"Don't worry," he muttered to himself, forcing a positive spin on his situation. "More points will come. Let's focus on affordable knowledge and skills for now."
He scrolled through the list, his eyes widening at a few intriguing, higher-level options. "Not many top-tier skills," he mused. "But three of these seem genuinely useful right now."
[Soul Skill: Eyes of Knowledge, 15000 points, B-rank]
[Description: A skill bound to your soul. Upon activation, you can perceive basic information about animate and inanimate objects within your field of vision.]
[Concentrated Heat Blast, 26000 points, A-rank]
[Description: An upgraded version of your self-created 'Thermal Pulse' skill. Shoots concentrated blasts of 10,000°C heat from your mouth and shoulders, melting everything in its path. (Note: Requires internal body and energy core upgrades for continuous use.)]
[Chain Lightning, 16000 points, B-rank]
[Description: Transforms your fingers into superconductive electrodes, releasing powerful arcs of electricity resembling chains. Draws energy from your core.]
Kai paused, weighing his options carefully, envisioning future scenarios and the potential applications of each skill.
"Hmm," he murmured, "while an attack skill would be handy, it's not the most practical choice for my current situation. But 'Eyes of Knowledge'... that could prove invaluable in the long run."
"Decision made," he declared a spark of determination in his eyes.
He tapped "Use Coupon," confirming the purchase of 'Eyes of Knowledge.' A thumbnail-sized chip ejected from the system panel and floated towards his forehead, merging seamlessly with his metallic skin.
A brilliant light flashed from his eyes, momentarily blinding, then subsided.
He blinked rapidly, adjusting to the change. "Let's test this out," he said, his voice tinged with anticipation. A small blue screen flickered into existence before his eyes.
[Name: Lucid Dream Space] [Description: Personal lucid dream environment created for the ship's owner, Kai.]
"Whoa," he said, a grin splitting his face. "Not bad at all. The information is basic, but that's better than nothing." His excitement building, he continued, "Let's see those other skills and the body analysis."
With a mental command, the Evo System opened a new window, revealing a detailed breakdown of Kai's capabilities.
[Name: Ryoji Kai (previous life)]
[Species: Xeron]
[Height: 3.6 meters]
[Skills:]
[1. Thermal Pulse, D-rank: A self-created skill capable of generating intense heat pulses up to 2,000°C for 90 minutes by over-energizing the body. Cooldown time: 10 hours.]
[2. Mental Fortitude, S-rank: A passive skill that allows for quick mental calming and adaptation to intense environments and situations.]
[3. Eyes of Knowledge...]
Kai paused, his eyes widening as he noticed a skill he didn't recall acquiring. "Mental Fortitude?" he murmured.
"Guess that explains why I wasn't completely overwhelmed by the whole reincarnation thing, or the sight of those... alien corpses."
With a mental command, he dismissed the system interface, transforming the table and chairs into a beach lounge and the meadow into a sun-drenched tropical paradise.
He settled onto the lounger, a wave of relaxation washing over him. "Thank goodness for that skill," he sighed. "It's kept me from panicking in some pretty hairy situations."
Stretching contentedly, he decided to postpone further analysis. "Seraphina will have those scan results soon enough," he thought. "No need to stress over everything right now."
Just then, a crisp "Ding!" resonated through the air.