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Oh right, I remember now! Today is day twelve….
…..Damn, what a horrid experience that was….I never felt that much pain even in my past life…ugh…at least I survived. I managed to balance the energies, after finding the best spot to place the chaotic forces in me right near my mana pool.
Yes…I have done it…and I feel more powerful than ever. My arms seem to have grown an additional finger somehow, giving me five fingers once again…huh, interesting. I also feel something strange on my forehead, between my eyes, but I will pursue the matter later. I feel like testing my powers, though I have to wait until I am ready to hat-….!...
*Grumbling noises from stomach*
Ohhhhhh…..I feel…so…thirsty…so HUNGRY!!! I…I feel very confined…desperate for freedom…I must be ready to hatch! In desperation for sustenance, I found that the liquid seems…drinkable…and my shell…seem…edible…somehow. Regardless, now ready to hatch, I drank the liquid I am bathed within the egg…and after I finished, I tore open the crystal shell with my arm and placed it in my mouth. Surprisingly, despite the stone-like hardness, I consumed the egg shell without any problems, and then proceeded to consume the rest of the crystal shells.
After I finished eating, I feel even more powerful than ever. The liquid and shell must have held some special properties huh? Just from consuming them, I feel my strength growing more and more by the second.
However, that’s not important for now. I am finally free from that egg! I am bathing in the shallow lava lake with my own body for the first time, feeling nothing from the searing temperature. No matter, I closed my eyes, and took a deep breathe, getting a good taste of air for the first time in weeks. And when I opened my eyes, the first thing I saw was……my parents looking down at me (not condescendingly, but only because I am too small for them)….dumbfounded…
“………” - Mom
“………” – Dad
‘……..Uhhhhhhhhh…….’
This feels very….awkward…how embarrassing, I did not notice them before…is it because of yesterday’s fatigue, or did I become careless from all the excitement?
Dad looked at mom, smiling…warmly? I feel a slight hint of ill-intent though, but again, it is very hard to tell. And mom responded with a smile as well, gentle and serene.
“Dear, our son has hatched…and he seems very healthy despite him just taking his first step.” - ?
‘Hmmm...? I hear a gentle voice in my head...huh?’
“Yes, dear wife. What name should we give him?” - ? (This one’s voice is quite deep and menacing.)
“Hmmmmm……He is very…different…than how the other newborns usually appear. His aura is also very
vexing, otherworldly almost.” – Mother
‘I think, it really is telepathy they’re using. Wow….’
“Hmmm…Then how about Yixing? Meaning ‘New or unknown being’?” – Father
‘Seriously dad? Are you planning to have me treated as a pariah?’
“Sounds wonderful…Son, your name shall be, Yixing.” – Mother
Mom then waved her hand, casting something with mana emitted from her hands. I was trying to get used to my body since despite my training in the egg, I still have not the chance to move my body however I please, resulting me getting caught off guard from her sudden action. Before I can do anything, I feel…knowledge flowing into my head…telling me of a status window I can open up at will…and others…is mom transferring her knowledge into me? She can do that? We can do that? Now I am totally hyped for my new childhood!
Heeding her guidance, I opened up my…um…’status window’…which feels weird and uncomfortable, since it defies my perception and understanding of reality to a certain extent. This world seriously has a status window…like those from RPG games…WOW…
Looking at my status window now, I see:
Status Window Name: YixingLevel: 1Race: Imoogi Subrace: ??? Sex: Male Age1Title(s) True Hero, Reincarnated One, One of a Kind, Bearer of Mana and Qi, One of BalanceHealth 1,017,500Mana 2,422,900Strength 17,150Intelligence35,650Stamina 2,001,000Wisdom 40,410Agility 14,000Defense 16,900 (36,700)Luck14,500Endurance21,300Qi1,901,200Mental Fortitude9,500Magic Defense9,900Indomitable Vitality3100Charisma40,500Perception25,255Courage600Fighting Spirit550Magic Affinity 35%Qi Affinity 30%Paralysis Resistance 100%Poison Affinity 100%Fear Immunity 5%Elemental Affinities: Fire: 40% Earth: 20% Darkness: 20% Lightning: 25% Water: 35% Wind 20% Light: 30(35)% Void: 5% Ice: 5%
Holy…so that is what my race is. I was thinking along dragons, but…eh, I guessed close enough.
Imoogi…I read about them from light novels. Some depict them as lesser dragons, while others put them in the category of snakes more than dragons, as they are like snakes with dragon blood in them. Not much is known about them biologically, sadly.
But what really caught my eye were my…Titles…and my subspecies label…Never before in RPGs and light novels have I seen a subrace with only question marks in them…Seriously, what kind of Imoogi am I? Looking at my titles much more closely…one of them stand out, looking the most capable of answering my current question. One of a Kind, huh? I clicked on it mentally, hoping for some answers. Apparently, I can peruse the effects of my titles and skills, only the currents effects it gives me though, not the possibilities of what it can do. For example, if a skill evolves (yes, skills can evolve according to the knowledge given to me by mother, including other stuffs involving status windows), there are no methods to tell how a skill evolves and what it will evolve into, and from talent and effort in raising the skill can one achieve it. Now let’s see the answers this Title holds…
Title: One of a Kind
You’ve evolved into a new subspecies, unrecorded in the history of Mundus. You, and only you, have the privilege of choosing your own name for your subrace. For being the first one of your subrace, you receive the following effects:
Magic Affinity + 10
Stat Gains upon Level +10%
All Stat Increase + 15%
All Skill and Spell Cool-Down Decrease 10%
New Skill: Matter Manipulation
Wow…ONLY one of my subrace? Really……? I don’t know whether I should be happy or mad…maybe both…because I am happy for the new strengths my…unnamed...subrace has, but also at the same time angry for not having any form of decent information on my subspecies…what the hell…Also, Matter Manipulation? Hmmm……Seems to be a skill whose value depends on the wielder, which seems awesome in my case, heh heh…*ahem*, I mean I can’t wait to try it out (God I need to work on my self-control).
I am now checking my other titles, starting with…’True Hero’…
Title: True Hero
You’ve selflessly sacrificed your life without hesitation to save the life of another. For that, you have the power to become a Hero if you wish. For having this title, you can choose a Hero class of any kind, and receive the following effects:
+500 to All Stats
Light Affinity + 5
All Resistances + 10%
New Skill: Heroic Last Stand
New Stat: Courage, Fighting Spirit
‘Ohhhhhhh….Looks promising…except I CAN’T choose a class…as mother told me certain monsters are incapable of choosing classes…dragons and Imoogis included….but, she did inform me of a loop hole in that matter…anyway onto the next titles. Wait...looking at it closely...it said I 'saved' a life.....wow, it must mean I successfully shielded Mira from harm using my own body...I wonder if she is doing okay back home...And I hope that truck driver and the company he's employed in get sued to HELL. ....I hope Mira is doing ok without me...hmmmm, nothing I can do about it now. Onto the next title...'
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Title: Reincarnated One
For retaining knowledge and memories of your previous life after death, you receive the following effects:
+1000 Luck
EXP + 10%
Wisdom + 10%
Intelligence +5%
‘Huh…I see…next!’
Title: Bearer of Mana and Qi
You have accomplished what only the most blessed and fortunate few can achieve, but never known in history. For holding this title, you receive the following effects:
Qi Affinity +5
All Cultivation Growth Rate +20%
Growth Corrections
Immunity to Negative effects of Mana and Qi.
Can cultivate without a soul core and without fear of losing your cultivation.
‘Ohhhh…Now that is what I am talking about! If I can cultivate without a soul core and no fear of losing my hard work, then I can grow strong without worries! Although, I will not use that as an excuse to not build up my awareness. Next!’
Title: One of Balance
You have based your strength on the concept of balance and harmony. You have received this title because of your death-defying accomplishments, balancing yourself to live past your race’s limits and survived the process of integrating mana and Qi into your own, and will receive the following effects:
+1000 mana +500 Def +500 Str +500 Agi +500 Sta +500 Mana +500 Int +500 Wis
Negative Effects of using Skills and Spells -10%
All Skill and Spell Cool-Down -5%
‘Hmmm…this is excellent news.’
After I finished perusing my titles, I went back to review my stats…which seems a bit too much for me to handle. I am level one and yet my stats are in the ten thousands range already? Damn...Guess my training in the egg definitely paid off haha.
I have a skill list as well, though I believe I should look at it later…I need to deal with what my parents has in store for now. They seem a bit expectant of me…
“How is your status, my son?” – Father
‘…………..’
I do not know how to respond or should I even dare to respond, considering my…young age?
“Ah, I almost forgot…” – Mother
Noticing my troubles, she waved her and casted something again on me. She is transferring knowledge to me again….this time…about Telepathy.
Congratulation!
You have learned a new Skill:
Telepathy
Communicate with anyone you see or meet, without fear of language barriers and distance.
+50 Intelligence +30 Wisdom +5 Perception
‘Ahhhh….so that is how it works. I feel a bit complete knowing that now.’
“Before we start, my son. Let us introduce ourselves, I am Heiyang, your father. My name stands for ‘black sun’.” - Heiyang
‘Whoa…’Black Sun’…? Nice name. Wonder why his parents gave him such a cool name, but not me…’
“And I am your mother, Baoai, meaning ‘treasure’ and ‘love’.” – Baoai
‘Hmmmm, your name does fit your motherly aura, but I am not sure about the ‘treasure’ part…oh I see now…I do not want to think about this any further….’
After I heard their names, I tried to use the concept of telepathy, which incorporated thoughts into mana signals and send the signals to my designated target(s), which in this case are my parents.
“Hei…yang…Bao…ai…”
I responded their names this way to feign low intelligence, similar to that of a child’s. I done this in hopes to fool them and buy me time, but unfortunately, what I got in response was….
“We know your secret, just to let you know. I am aware of your reason to hide from us, so I understand and respect your decision. Do not worry though hahaha, we will not kill you for trespassing into our child’s soul.” – Heiyang
‘……I should have known…so he was faking his struggles on our first meeting….*murmuring in disdain*…although I am relieved that my parents are very reasonable, though a bit evil (lovingly of course) in nature….I wonder what they planned for me to do after this….Wait…’
“Wait, your child’s soul…as in the original soul in this body?”
I inquired him on the matter, since I was a bit curious on it.
“…….MUA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HAH AH HA HA HA HA!!!!! SO YOU WERE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANOTHER SOUL IN YOU, AND MY DECEPTION?! I can tell from your eyes alone, little one *snickering*. You have so much to learn, my son *laughing warmly with a hint of mischief*. In fact we were planning to accept you into our society, so be sure to be prepared for what comes next. I plan to have you work for your part in society, so be ’ready’…*Evil Smile*” – Heiyang
.....Wow…after hearing his words, my face hung in shock. Heiyang is even more dangerous than I thought…he can tell what I am thinking just from my eyes alone…. However, what scares even more are his plans for me…it seems he intends to work me to the bone…
“I see what you are thinking, and no…your training will not begin just yet.” – Heiyang
“That’s right.” – Baoai
Mother interjected father’s speech…How scary, he even knew what I was SPECIFICALLY thinking just from my eyes...I wonder what are their plans for today…
“We have to introduce you to the family, and have you learn and catch up on our society.”- Baoai
Ahhhhh…that would be very helpful for now.
“I would love to see the world I am now in, mother.” I courteously responded.
“Oh…so you do have the demeanor of a gentlemen…? How unexpected, given your…comedic mistrials during your ‘training’, heh heh heh heh heh*Wicked Smile*.” – Heiyang
………..This guy…so he saw it all……I drooped my head in shame, and tried to cover my head with my hands to hide from his…insidious gaze…My dad is…evil...pure evil. I don’t think I can hide anything from him……
“Awwwww, please do not tease our child. Although I would love to hear your stories my son, that will come for a later time, but not now.” – Baoai
“Why not? I’ve never been so entertained in all my years, my dear…*Wicked Smirk*” – Heiyang
“Then please spare him from further indignity. I do not want you to destroy his self-esteem.” – Baoai
“Hmmmm…alright, but I will most definitely continue once it’s my turn to…raise him.” – Heiyang
“Mmmm…that is fine…” – Baoai
‘Oh god no…PLEASE…I can HEAR your thoughts you know?’
“And we can hear yours as well, dear son. Ever since you first used Telepathy. *Insidious Smile*” – Heiyang
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‘NOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!! I forgot to turn off Telepathy!! Damn It!'
“I can see your shame through your eyes you know? Ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!” – Heiyang
“Oh, stop it. We are already late for our son’s scheduled meeting with the others, dear. Let’s not keep them waiting any longer.” – Baoai
“Oh alright. We will continue this later, my special son. *Evil Smile*” – Heiyang
“NO! PLEASE SPARE ME!”
“Never. And your suffering has just begun…” – Heiyang
“Don’t SAY that to him. Reincarnated or not, he is still a child right now. Let us go now before we waste more time. I would love to see your cute, bashful face again though.” – Baoai
‘…….Huh…me? Cute? Oh, please. Like anyone will think I am ‘cute’.’
To prove my point, I decided to take a good look at myself using Clairvoyance like always, but…this is actually the first time I got a good look at myself…..
I have hair around my head, bit too majestic though, and its color is black and white. I have horns, resembling that of a bull’s, but it is much…artificial-looking, I mean my horns are sharp and bent, without forming any curves like it was handcrafted and sharpened by somebody. My body has black and white tough-looking, scales with some parts of it mixed together into grey. My eyes…I have three eyes…THREE…with the additional one above at the middle of my serpentine head. What the hell…this is weird…though it sort of explains how field of vision is much more wider than usual. Seeing this, I tested my third eye by moving and it, when I exerted my third eye in hopes of something to happen, I can see my surroundings in 360 degrees. Wow, when I use this eye, I can see my entire surroundings, be it back, below, above, I can see it all without even looking at them directly, I mean I literally have no blind spots whenever I use this eye! Back to observing my appearance, my eye colors are heterochromic like my black and white hair, meaning my left eye with my white hair is golden-blue while my right with my black hair is silvery-red, while my third eye is just metallic-purple. And my tail…it looks a bit sharp as it is covering in scaled in a spear-blade fashion with a red hue at the tip.
What is worse, that despite my training and hardships……I…Look…GODDAM ADORABLE!!! I am like a snake with…freaking puppy eyes and my fangs are not showing enough to make me look menacing! And despite my claws being sharp and dangerous, it is not enough to degrade the cuteness….
“Ah, so you finally got a good look at yourself, huh *Smirk*? I will spare you the humiliation for now, as our presence is needed elsewhere at this moment.” –Heiyang
“Hmmm…Quite.” - Baoai
………….After saying those words, mom and dad both started flying towards the only exit/entrance. Speechless and without a single word to refute them…I silently followed them behind…except that I am the only one slithering, not flying. Mother realized this, and taught me how to fly for now. Imoogis are usually taught how to fly a few years after, but considering my unique...talents she transferred the knowledge into me. Apparently, we fly by manipulation of gravity. True dragons are also capable of this as well and much more skilled with it, but they don't use it very much, since they like to fly with their wings and deem it too weak to be used as a weapon, which is wrong if it is used correctly. I tried to do this of course, only to fail a few times and crashed into the wall and ceiling ha ha, but I eventually succeeded on the third time, using my experience in controlling mana to help me. My flight skills are not ideal though, but it is enough to follow them. I followed them flying silently......smiling while contemplating on the kind of family I am born in. This turned out to be better than I hoped…even though dad has the mind of a true villain hahaha. I never expected great powerful beings like Imoogis and Dragons to form a society, as legends state that they usually live in solitude and are very territorial…hmmmmm…..
Pondering on these facts…I continued following them…with excitement in seeing the world for the first time I came here.
*Author here. Let me what you think of this revelation. I might not be able to post a chapter or two in the coming days due to some RL stuffs. What do you think of the status windows? I mostly based the Status window on VanZans' if you all haven't noticed. I like Van's version of the Status window, I decide to go with it. There will be some differences though. Again what do you think? I DEMAND YOUR CRITICISM NOW!!!!!!