…System initializing…

System initialized.

Thank you for your patience. For bringing The System to a new Universe you will be given privileges.

That was the last thing I saw before I woke up. I had expected the revelation to reveal something about myself—something deeply personal, perhaps connected to my past or my essence—but this seemed to focus solely on my talent. Maybe it was naive, but I had hoped for an answer that would provide clarity about who I truly was. Or was the revelation that I had always been part of a system? While I was confused about the true meaning of my revelation, I knew one thing: I needed to learn more about this system. Status! As soon as I thought it, a blue screen appeared before me.

Name: Jace Obexis Talent: System

Level: 1

Class: N/A (Available at level 10)

Experience: 0/100

Profession: N/A (Available at level 10)

Experience: 0/100

Race: Human (Selection available)

Strength – 10

Dexterity – 9

Endurance – 11

Constitution – 10

Wisdom – 16

Intelligence – 23

Luck -22

Skills:

Identify – level 1

Panoptic Sense – level 1

Mental Reverie – level 1

Shield Mastery – level 1

I wasn’t sure if my stats were high or low, though I suspected that my physical attributes might be slightly above average due to all the training I had done. Similarly, I assumed my mental attributes were higher because of the experiences from my previous life. Curious to see if there was a more detailed explanation for everything, I attempted to delve deeper—and in doing so, my Identify skill activated.

Name: The name given to a person at birth.

Level: The average level of your Class and Profession.

Class: The specialization a person chooses at level 10. Class options are determined based on achievements, attributes, race, skills, and skill levels. However, as the source of the system in this universe, the user does not need to meet any requirements other than the level and may choose any class they desire.

Experience (Class): Accumulated through combat and defeating opponents.

Profession: A non-combat role or skillset chosen by the user. There are various professions available, though some may be restricted due to the technological and cultural era of the current world.

Experience (Profession): Gained by completing projects or tasks related to the chosen profession.

Race: The race the user is born with. As the source of the system, the user is granted a one-time opportunity to change their race.

Attributes:

* Strength: Represents physical power and the ability to exert force, such as lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or engaging in physical combat.

* Dexterity: Reflects skill, agility, and precision in physical tasks, particularly those requiring coordination and fine motor control.

* Endurance: Indicates the capacity to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort, especially under challenging conditions.

* Constitution: Denotes overall health, resilience, and vitality, including the ability to resist illness, endure hardship, and recover from injury.

* Wisdom: Measures proficiency and mental clarity in tapping into internal magical resources. High wisdom enhances mana recovery and magical attunement.

* Intelligence: Reflects the capacity for learning, reasoning, and problem-solving. It also governs the ability to understand, absorb, and manipulate magical knowledge, directly increasing the maximum mana pool.

* Luck: Represents the influence of unpredictable forces on the outcome of events. A higher luck attribute increases the likelihood of favorable outcomes.

Skills:

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* Identify: The ability to understand and analyze the world and its components. The more know, the more you know.

* Shield Mastery: Proficiency in using shields for defense and combat, enhancing effectiveness and fluidity.

* Panoptic Sense: The ability to perceive a 360-degree awareness of one's surroundings.

* Mental Reverie: The ability to create a mental copy of someone or something based on your understanding, allowing for training and improvement against the imagined entity.

The information provided by Identify didn’t appear before me as my status had; instead, it was directly imparted to my mind—a considerable amount of information at that. It was a very interesting feeling to learn that you knew something as you were learning it. I know that doesn’t make sense but that was the only way to describe what was happening.

My name made sense, as it was my name, and both class and profession seemed straightforward, especially since I can’t do much with them until I reach level 10. Not having to worry about any prerequisites for a class sounded super overpowered. For example, while others might have to train extensively or unlock specific achievements to access a rare or advanced class, I could simply choose it outright, saving time and effort while gaining a significant advantage. I would bet there are some obscure achievements that you need to have to get some of the better classes.

The fact that my profession would be limited due to the technological advancement of my world made a lot of sense to me. I mean what if I could get an electrical engineering profession, which would be a little useless in a world without electricity.

The first major decision I’ll need to make is whether to change my race. The idea is intriguing, but I believe I should speak with my father first. He’s always been a steady guide in my life, someone whose judgment I trust implicitly. Whether it’s his experience or his ability to see the bigger picture, I know he’ll help me weigh the risks and benefits of such a significant decision. Also, if there are no other races in this world and I suddenly transform into a beastkin or something similar, I might be treated as a monster and targeted whenever someone sees me.

All my stats seem straightforward, with only Wisdom appearing to be purely magic-related and Luck more abstract. However, it made me wonder if Wisdom might have broader applications beyond magic—I can assess that later.

As for my skills, Shield Mastery, Panoptic Sense, and Mental Reverie all made sense to me. I’ve always had a natural affinity for using a shield, Panoptic Sense aligns with the ability I’ve been trying to develop, and Mental Reverie perfectly describes what I do during meditation. However, I wasn’t sure how I acquired the Identify skill. The only explanation I could think of was that it might have come with the system itself.

After reviewing my stats, I decided to talk to my dad and mom. I had a feeling my talent was quite unique, and I also wanted to assess whether I could create a party or add someone else to the system. The way the system mentioned that I brought it to this universe made me believe others might be able to use it as well. If that’s the case, then my talent could become highly sought after.

With those thoughts running through my head, I got up and dressed, ready to face the day. The first thing I noticed while getting dressed was that my Panoptic Sense was already active and working, even without my conscious effort. Although I had been using the ability with my eyes open, I hadn't quite reached that point yet. The difference between seeing with both my eyes and the ability was jarring at first, but I quickly adapted. The ability felt like a natural part of me, something I'd always had. It was comforting in a way, like discovering a hidden strength that had always been there, waiting to surface.

One thing I had never really tried before was seeing through walls. To my surprise, I was able to do it, although it was obvious that the wall did something to disrupt my sight somewhat.

The next thing I noticed was that everything could be identified, almost as if it happened automatically. It was at that moment that I realized what had triggered my "Identify" skill. Whenever someone looks at something, small amounts of information are provided. For example, when you look at a picture on the wall, your mind supplies you with details like where it was taken or who took it. The same thing happens with food—if you see corn, you instinctively know it’s edible but should be cooked. If you see a rock, you just know it’s a rock.

That realization led me to understand the note at the end. If I were a geologist and knew what the rock was made of, my "Identify" skill would provide that information. With this new understanding, I also realized I needed to see how useful "Identify" was going to turn out to be.

After finishing getting dressed, with countless little bits of information flooding my brain—like "a shirt is something you wear, and it’s made of linen"—I went downstairs to find my first real surprise.

Robert Obexis – Level: 43 – Talent: Aegis Invoker

Julliane Obexis – Level: 33 – Talent: Mood Mirror

Ayla Obexis – Level: N/A – Talent: Chance Weaver

"Aegis Invoker, Mood Mirror, and Chance Weaver?" I muttered as I came down the stairs. This revelation completely changed everything I had suspected about Identify. Apparently, I said it loud enough for my parents to hear, as both of their heads snapped in my direction immediately.

"The first two are the talents your mother and I have," my father said, "but what is the third? And how do you know our talents?" My father asked, making sure that Ayla playing in the corner did not hear us.

"Chance Weaver is Ayla's talent," I replied, "or at least, that's the information my talent is giving me. My talent is called 'System.' It gives me a readout of my skills, attributes, and even provides options for a class and profession. One of the skills I received is called 'Identify,' and it provides me with information about something I focus on." I continued to try and explain the system to them with as much detail as possible, even explaining my privileges. I did not however, tell them about my Status yet. However, trying to explain a system to someone who has never dealt with a computer before is quite challenging.

"Actually, let me try something!" I said, concentrating on my father and attempting to add him to my party.