When Ewan turned 18, like everyone else in their world, he awakened his ability. It was a rite of passage that marked adulthood, and he, too, went through the awakening process. To his dismay, his ability turned out to be alchemy—an ability with immense potential, but unfortunately, it was ranked F, the lowest possible rank. This rank made his ability nearly useless, especially in a world where stronger, higher-ranked abilities were the key to power and status.
While alchemy could still have its uses, the low rank meant that Ewan’s potential was seen as insignificant. It was a cruel twist in his already harsh life, and the slavers, who had once hoped he might awaken a more powerful ability, now saw him as nothing more than another tool to be sold off, likely to serve as a butler in some noble house.
A few days ago, Ewan had been sent from his previous slaver house to this new place. It was part of the slavers' plan to prepare him and many others like him for the upcoming auction.
He was not alone—along with him were other slaves who had awakened low-ranking abilities, much like his own, but who had been carefully chosen for their good appearance and the variety of skills they had learned over the years. They were the perfect candidates for the nobles, who preferred slaves with some talent, even if their abilities were weak, as long as they were useful.
As Ewan processed the memories of the boy whose life he had now merged with, his mind couldn't help but drift to his own past. He had been abandoned by his parents at the age of 3, left alone in a world that had no mercy for a child with no family.
Thankfully, Ewan was taken in by a kind orphanage that provided him with the care he had been missing. The headmistress, a compassionate lady, supported all the children there, offering them warmth and guidance. Ewan was fortunate enough to attend school, despite his circumstances, and he thrived in the supportive environment. He also made many friends, people who became like family to him.
One of the most influential figures in his life at the orphanage was a big brother, a self-proclaimed nerd who had a deep love for manga and novels. He would buy all sorts of books and stories, and soon enough, Ewan found himself drawn into the world of stories. It was through this big brother that Ewan discovered a new passion, one that brought him joy and comfort.
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At 15, Ewan left the orphanage and started working while studying. He began writing as an online author, using the experience he had gained from years of reading stories. It was a way for him to earn some income while continuing his education.
It had been a good life. Ewan had worked hard to build it for himself—starting from nothing, finding his way as an online author, and studying to improve his future. But now, everything had changed. He was no longer the young man with his own path ahead of him. Instead, he found himself in someone else’s body, with memories and a life that weren’t his. His status had gone from a novice author to a slave.
He said, "I thought dreaming about getting transmigrated would be exciting, but this... this was never part of the plan." His voice trailed off, a bitter chuckle escaping his lips as he looked around the dim room.
But just as he was about to sink further into his despair, a voice suddenly echoed in his head.
Suddenly, a series of notifications flashed in his mind, as if from nowhere.
{ Ding - Congratulations, The installation of Ying Yang system is completed.}
{ You can look at the system by just willing or saying "Menu."}
{ Best of luck on your journey, host.}
Ewan blinked, confused at first, but the words settled in his mind.
"A system?"
He hadn’t expected this, and it made him pause, his heart pounding with a mixture of disbelief and curiosity.
'Menu?'
he thought, and instantly, a transparent interface appeared in front of his eyes.
The system interface in front of Ewan displayed a list of options:
{Ying Yang System:}
[1. Status
2. Appraisal
3. Inventory
4. Ying Absorption
5. Yang Transfer]
Ewan stared at the options, his mind racing with questions.
' What do these all mean?'
He cautiously decided to try the first option and said.
"Status."
The system immediately displayed his status:
{ Status:
Name: Ewan
Age: 18
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Ability: Love and Lust Manipulation(SSS)
HP: 100%
PS: 100%
MP: 99%
MS:95%
Stats: F rank
Strength: 4
Agility: 4
Endurance: 6
Intelligence: 10
Willpower: 9
Ying points: 0 }
Ewan took a closer look at the system's status and began to process the details. His name was listed as Ewan—just like in his past life, though there was no surname. The absence of a surname does made sense though as slaves didn’t have family names in this world.
His age was listed as 18, which was the same as the body he now inhabited. His race was listed as human, the same as his past life, and his gender was male, also unchanged. Everything about his status seemed to match what he had known in his past life—name, age, race, and gender—all of it aligned.