Chapter 1
Another world huh, I don’t understand it, and I don’t understand why I still remember everything… Could it be the status immunity blocked the Goddess from erasing my memories? Whatever the case may be, for the last 17 years I grew up in hell. Seriously this life has no merits, I just wanted to see what a happy childhood was like since I was robbed of one in my past life.
My father passed away on the front lines when I was eight years old. Leaving me and my mother behind in this world to fend for ourselves, I feel as if that was the day my life here changed forever. My sweet mother turned cold, whenever she looked at me all I could see was disgust in her eyes.
“If only you didn’t look so much like your father” “If you don’t awaken something good, I will never forgive you” “Don’t even think about coming back here if you don’t awaken a good ability” These are the words she has been spewing for the last two hours as we walk to the temple for the awakening ceremony.
“I understand mother, today I turn seven-teen, and I wish to make you proud one day.” I gave her a bitter smile, although my words say one thing, I know I could never fill the hole in her heart.
“Grab a number everyone, the awakening ceremony will begin shortly!” The man yells from the counter. I quickly rush over to get a number, the line isn’t long yet thankfully the line isn’t long. Number twelve, not bad, it’s not too early and not too long away.
“This year is very special for our kingdom, as you all know the academy here has just opened. For those of you who do not have a good background and can’t afford it, just know the academy is sponsoring those today who have a good awakening.”
The awakening proceeded without a hitch, out of the last ten people only two had awoken combat abilities. Four people awoken skill abilities, such as tailors, artisans, miners and so on. The remaining did not awaken any abilities, unfortunately abilities are not guaranteed in this world…
“Number 11, please make your way to the awakening stone.” The man yelled.
“Coming!” the girl responded as she rushed down to the stone. She is a beauty, long blonde and blue eyes as deep as the ocean. A fit body that’s noticeable even in her baggy clothes.
The awakening stone started shining bright yellow, this didn’t happen to any of the others. What’s going on?
“L-l-l-legendary combat ability!!” The man yelled and stuttered at the same time. Legendary huh, so she has the looks and skills… Some people just have everything it seems.
“S-sword saint… so COOOOL!!” The girl yelled excitedly, almost shaking from excitement.
“Sword saint? This year at the academy is going to be interesting.” The man in a full black and white tuxedo said calmly.
“Indeed, there seems to be a few good seeds this year” said the elderly man in a blue robe.
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The awakening instructor raised her hand up before clearing his throat.
*ahem*
“From now on you must address this woman properly. She has awoken the sword saint skill; you all should know what this means correct?”
“We welcome the sword saint! Sword Saint Gabriella!” the crowd said in unison.
Those who awaken legendary abilities in this world usually take on the name of the ability, it’s a sign of respect but also a way for others to know you are not an easy target.
After a few more moments of cheers, sword saint Gabriella made her way back to her seat. Beaming with energy and elegance, which matches her ability perfectly.
*I pity the one who must go after her* The man in a referee like outfit thought, this is the man who is administering the awakening ceremony.
“Number twelve! Please come to the awakening stone.”
*gulp*
Okay Nyx, as long as it’s decent it’s okay, you don’t have to put expectations on yourself to follow up the sword saint.
“C-coming…” I sluggishly make my way to the awakening stone.
“Listen kid, don’t worry about following her up. Just touch the stone and grab your future.”
“Understood sir…”
I reach out and place my palm against the awakening stone, the clear diamond like stone turns bright purple. Overwhelming light painted the room purple, temporarily blinding everyone in the room.
*** AWAKENING ***
*** 3… 2… 1… ***
*** AWAKENING COMPLETE ***
*** RACE AWAKENED – DUNGEON CORE ***
*** ABNORMALTIES FOUND… CONFIGURING ***
*** CONFIGURING COMPLETE ***
*** RACE AWAKENED – HUMAN DUNGEON CORE ***
*** ABILITIES LOADING ***
*** 3… 2… 1… ***
*** ABILITIES AWOKEN ***
*** RACIAL ABILITIES - DUNGEON CORE***
*** AWAKENING GRADE – MYTHICAL ***
Name: Nyx Erebus
Age: 17
Race: Human Dungeon Core (incomplete)
Level: 1 (0/100 exp)
Core health: 100/100
Mana: 1000/1000
Strength: 1
Agility: 1
Endurance: 1
Traits: Status Immunity, Master of the elements
Abilities: Create, replicate, absorb, analyze, sub-space (10x10x10x10 meters. expands as host levels up), Monster creation, Monster summoning, Monster evolution, Dungeon creation, Dungeon spawning (ability to place dungeon outside of subspace), Area of Influence (ability to exert your influence of mana over a set space. Within the space you can change and manipulate everything other than outside influences.), Fairy summon (0/1 single use ability. Fairy is linked to the dungeon core.).
*mphhhh…*
Pain overwhelms my body; I try my hardest to stay standing as it feels like my flesh is being ripped off my bones. I collapse on the floor, my consciousness going in and out at a fast pace.
“Mythical awakening, never would I have expected this. Quickly gather that kid and bring him to me, I can ease the pain of his race evolution.” The old man said sternly but there was a hint of excitement in his voice.
“Understood headmaster, should I bring him and his mother to the academy afterword's?”
“Just the boy, leave the mother. He’s collapsed on the floor, and she doesn’t move an inch, or looks concerned for him.”
“Understood sir, ill be on my way.”
I wonder what the boy awakened to have that effect… interesting.
After Nyx was taken off the stage, the awakening ceremony continues. Nothing notable happened afterword's, a few others awakened combat abilities but nothing good enough to talk about.
Seeing her son taken away after such a spectacle, you could see a slight smile on his mother’s face.
“John if you’re seeing this from up there, your son has done it… I don’t know how I should feel about this, if only the kids’ mother was still alive. I just can’t bring myself to love another woman’s son, born from infidelity I could never accept him as my own…” She gets up and slowly makes her way out of the venue, she stands still and takes another glance back at the temple.
“Goodluck Nyx” She walks away.