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The moment the screen changed and new information appeared on the ethereal blue screen, Shin recognized what the option was all about. It fundamentally summarised all his essential information into quantifiable and measurable terms. It was a tool to access one’s own capabilities and something that is needed to be taken into consideration while planning for the future.

The foremost line was his name, which he already knows, therefore he didn’t grasp why it was even mentioned. However, since the system was made by someone, probably from the higher dimensional, he reckoned that it probably had a purpose which he didn't understand yet. And therefore, he skipped it, leaving the matter for a future time.

The second line talked about TrueSoul level, which was currently showing null. After a bit of thinking, Shin theorized that the level indicated a stage of cultivation, but this one focused on the TrueSoul that Ivis talked about and since he hadn't even started anything in that aspect, it was no wonder it was showing zero as its value.

Shin then theorized that the rank was also something similar but instead of measuring his TrueSoul, it measured his power or something. It could be either the standard that this plane operates in or it could be the standard the system measures. He deduced that he would have to do a lot of experiments and research to exactly understand what this rank was all about.

Then came his race, which was an artificial human making his early deduction about him being an experimental creation even more concrete. Though similar to his name, he didn't understand its purpose of being on this status screen.

Finally, the last line talked about his current skills, which was probably the juiciest aspect of this data screen. He had two skills already, and he hadn’t even put an effort for it. This made it a lot distinctive from martial arts as they couldn’t be learned automatically. Through this, Shin also realised that the knowledge of his current skills, would make him better understand the concept of skills more deeply and differentiate it from the martial arts. Thus, aiding in the process of the creation of that one skill, he would be allowed to take from this plane.

Anyway, speaking about his skills, Superhuman physique was the byproduct or an add-on from the experiment, and it appears that this Karmic Vision was his Quirk, according to what these scientists are discussing. From the other titbits Shin had heard, he could critically evaluate that a quirk is a natural or innate ability that a being is born with and from the way they are normalizing these abilities among their discussion, it appeared that mostly if not everyone in the world is born with an ability or a quirk, to be exact.

Though he did get an idea about what superhuman physique skill was about just by its name, he still focused his attention on that name in the similar way, that he had opened up the status screen menu from the main menu. However, nothing happened even as time passed. No further descriptions about this skill were made available.

Then, Shin realized that he was going about this in the wrong way as he recalled about the supreme control over skills that Ivis had talked about, when she listed out the privileges of having a TrueSoul. If he really had such control over his skills, then he should be able to gain knowledge about them easily. Understanding this, Shin took a deep breath, closed his eyes and started focusing deep within himself while thinking about the superhuman physique skill. And lo and behold, in just with a minute, he got a rough idea of what the skill was capable of.

It was nearly the same what he had deduced from just a name i.e. it granted enhanced strength, speed, dextricity, endurance, and regeneration. Again, since it was just a rough idea, therefore he still didn't know just by how much percentage, these attributes are actually enhanced. For that he needed to do actual physical testing. But still the fact, he was able to understand something about the skill through this method, was amazing.

He did the same process for the second skill, i.e. Karmic Vision. This time the information he gained was slightly more extensive. And he would have to go through it a lot of times before he completely understood what the skill was all about. But one thing was clear. This skill or quirk was much more complicated than the superhuman physique skill and he would definitely rank it better than the later, if there was a proper classification, similar to the one he had experience in the trial of comprehension.

After all this, Shin willed to go back to the main interface and then focused his attention on the second option i.e. [SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE ABILITIES].

However, that tab didn't really open up at all and instead a piece of information appeared in his mind and it stated that this option could only be used just before the transfer process from one plane to another. He mentally shrugged at this information although he didn't like the process how he got it. It had felt very intrusive, since it directly popped into his mind, but Shin also realized that he would have to get used to this uncomfortable sensation, especially because of the SYSTEM, who would keep giving him information in such a way.

No wonder the trial or probably the Trial Keeper, that spirit, felt the need to ask if he would be not accepting such an intrusive method during the Trial of Ambition and Code of Conduct. He would not have got gotten a hold of this incredible opportunity of owning the SYSTEM, if he had answered that question in a negative fashion.

Since, the second option didn't work, he got on to the third one i.e. [WORLD]. Thankfully, this opened up and he found two options: [INSIGHTS] and [ACHIEVEMENTS].

He opened [INSIGHTS] and once again a piece of information appeared in his mind from out of nowhere. Through it, he discovered that he could get information about the plane he was in and any plane he would travel to in the future.

There were three levels to purchase and he could only purchase one, per plane. However, this option is only available to purchase during the transfer process, similar to the system-exclusive ability tab. So, unfortunately, he won't be able to use it to purchase his current plane's information. Still, he tried to understand it better to prepare for the future when he does purchase the information.

The first level would give him information an average person belonging to the plane would know about. This would be useful if the power system and the supernaturals were common knowledge. If there is some secret society of supernaturals instead, then this level won't be that helpful other than maybe the basics to survive.

The second level would give a full overview of the entire plane, including basic information, power system, races, etc. If for some reason, the supernaturals are hiding from the common world, then this level would also give him intelligence about the numerous ways to enter them.

The third and last level would give him knowledge of the entire story based on which the plane was formed from. However, there could be differences, since Ivis had mentioned how every plane that is formed from a story is different from the other, in some or the other way. The planes in the dream cradle, only use the story as a foundation and there could be a lot of divergence because of this reason. Still, it was something good, so he won't complain. Not like he had anyone to complain to, in the first place.

The currency that would be used for this purchase was called achievement points (AP). The first level would cost him 1000 AP. The second level would cost 2500 AP and the third level would cost 5000 AP.

To get a better understanding of what actually the achievement points are, he opened the second option i.e. [ACHIEVEMENTS].

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After going through the information that had once again appeared in his mind, Shin comprehended that they were the titles that he would be bestowed upon by the system itself based on his feats. They were essentially like legends that would define his legacy in the plane.

The titles are also classified into different categories based on their rarity from common to unique, with each of them giving different levels of Achievement Points. The rarity of the title, that is given by the system would depend on mainly the significance of the achievement, when compared to the entire plane.

There was also an additional tiding he had learned and that was, the achievement points were not only useful for buying information under the insight tab but would also help in something under the system exclusive ability tab. Though it didn’t mention what exactly it was.

Still, this made it sure for Shin, that the system itself was actively encouraging him to enter the world and do something, rather than sitting at one place and only focusing on creating the skill he would upload. For what purpose? He didn't know, again. But he wasn't going to sit at one place, in the first place. So, it was just an extra reward. One that he surely welcomes.

The next thing he did was go to the main interface again and enter the TrueSoul tab. When it opened up, he was greeted with a timer in front of him, ticking downwards, which made him slightly confused. But with the information that he received once again in his mind, he comprehended, what it was about.

It was the time after which he could actually cultivate his TrueSoul, proving that his earlier deduction about the TrueSoul level, true. However, the question of how to cultivate would be answered only once this time had passed. Additionally, this tab, in the future, would contain detailed description of the skills that he would upload and since he hadn't uploaded anything yet, there was nothing else other than the timer.

Finally, he went and opened the updates tab, but rather than actually opening, it simply informed him it's function in the same method that he dislikes. That is, by putting that information directly into his mind. Now it had happened so many times that he was literally getting used to it. And he felt pity for himself and his future selves for having to go through it many times in the future.

Nevertheless, the function of the upgrade tab was to notify him of any updates or it would be more accurate to say, if he unlocks anything new out of the system. It would also be explaining him those functions when they do get unlocked. And he had zero idea of how or what he needs to do to get them unlocked. It was entirely dependent on the system itself. Or maybe it was dependent on him too. But since he doesn't know what they are, he can't do anything about it, rather than simply just waiting for it to happen.

Once he had obtained all the information he could collect from the system, Shin began sorting it out in his mind. As he was doing this, he saw a new person enter the room or to be precise the laboratory, he was in. He appeared to be a very old man, dressed in casual clothes which included a shirt and a trouser.

The rest of the scientists who were busy in their world of discussion, stopped talking and turned to face him. And with the amount of deference, he could clearly notice on the faces of the scientists towards this new person, he could guess that the new entrant was their superior.

Shin wanted to immediately use his Karmic Vision quirk. However, he didn't know what sort of quirks, the group of scientists or this new person really had and therefore decided not to take such a risky approach. After all, if he was really caught, there could be rather severe consequences that could even lead to his death. And he wouldn't be able to even defend himself, since he wasn't able to move in the first place.

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Dr. Misukagi Kageyoshi, the man, who had started and led the forbidden research, and now succeeded in his lifelong dream of creating life, entered the laboratory with immeasurable joy and excitement. His brilliant subordinates, who were had been a great help during this endeavour, approached him and began reporting to him about the numerous observations they had made, after the subjects had awaken.

He tried to judiciously listen to them, but because of his excitement, he wasn’t able to keep his mind on the report. Instead, his focus kept going onto the six subjects, who had awakened into this world through his hands. Especially after hearing that the other two labs, who were also conducting the experiment under his leadership, had also shown some level of success. As he glanced at the pods, he couldn’t help but mutter quietly to himself, “Finally, I have accomplished what you always dreamt of, May. Now, you can rest peacefully.”

As he said this, Kageyoshi recalled the face of his beautiful wife, who had long passed away. They had initially started this project together; however, life didn’t allow them to complete it together. Just after the first ten years, she became afflicted with a severe disease and soon left the world. Her passing had left a quite deep scar in his heart, making him stop this incredible research, due to severe depression.

However, after a period of self-reflection and a bit of encouragement from the Hero Association president of that time, who had come to him with a request to continue the research, made him resume the project from where he had left of. And from that time onwards, he resolved himself to finish this project, no matter what, not just for himself, but also for the unfinished dreams of his wife.

Because of the support of the Hero Association President of that time, who was also his best friend, all oppositions to his research were removed. This was done by Kageyoshi personally, using his quirk ‘Memory Eraser’ that gave him the ability to erase memories. Using it, he removed memories of his research from the minds of all those who knew of it. Therefore, the only person who knew about this research other than himself and his subordinates was his best friend cum former hero association president. Anyway, because of this extreme measure, he was able to fully focus on this research and complete it five years prior to his initial expectations.

Anyway, once he came back from his self-recollection, Kageyoshi began giving instructions to his subordinates. “Delvin, drain their pods. Kevin, take note of every movement and interactions, and record them. Also use your quirk to find the names of each of their quirks.”

Delvin went near the pods and pressed some buttons, and the liquid in the pods started draining. Kevin kept a pen in his hands and recorded these events. When the pods were completely drained, the subjects started to move their bodies slowly but freely, touching the surface of the pods, and rotating their heads to examine their surroundings.

“Shawn, open their pods, and remove their masks. Lara, use your quirk to inject the information packet, we had created.” Kageyoshi continued without stopping. The scientists had created an information packet to ensure the subjects who awaken, wouldn't have to be taught the things that a toddler would learn, like how to move their bodies and use their senses, their daily necessities, the language, etc. Additionally, they had also included the basic information of this world and other common information to ensure more efficiency.

The pods were then opened one by one, and the masks attached to them were removed. This didn’t take a lot of time but it gave Lara enough time to prepare. Her hands started to shine as she used her quirk, Memory Transfer, that enabled her to transfer a set of memories or information to others through contact.

Once, every subject was out and about, she walked towards each subject and touched their heads, while keeping her quirk active. However, when Lara touched Subject 07 head, she felt some resistance in using her quirk on him. Still, she pressed on while concentrating more effort into her quirk, which after a while, took its effect on him.

She turned towards Kevin and said wiping the sweat drops from her forehead, “It seems the quirk awakened in this subject has innate resistance to any kind of mental manipulation, since it took quite an effort from my side to actually use my quirk effectively on him.”

Subject 07 or Shin, the focus of this observation, secretly sighed. When that woman had tried to use her quirk on him, he had felt his TrueSoul stop the quirk’s effect entirely. The quirk would not have worked at all, if he didn’t will it to work on him. And he had done this because that information packet was essential to him, especially because he could not get access to the knowledge from the insight tab for this plane.

The moment the quirk finished providing him memories, he started to sort them out and delve into them deeply. With his current mental capacities enhanced by his TrueSoul, it didn't take more than five minutes before he was done with everything and he had gained a lot of information. Some useless, some very very useful. There was even information about the power system of this world, what quirks were, names of some well-known people, societal laws, etc. It was really an extensive package and he was especially thankful towards these people for this.

After Shin opened his eyes, he saw Lara finish using her quirk on the remaining subjects too and realised that she was quite tired. He guessed that her quirk uses her stamina as an energy source. Though Shin didn’t know if it's just her quirk that functions on stamina or if every quirk works in a similar fashion.

Though it would make quite a lot sense, since he hadn’t felt any energy in the air like qi. Even the information packet didn’t contain anything about absorbing any sort energy from the air. However, the reason for the lack of energy in the air of the lab, could also be because this lab was special, and it was removing the presence of energy in the air. Still due to insufficient data, he decided to postpone coming to a conclusion for a later time.