Unbeknownst to anyone, subtle changes were taking place—quiet, gradual, unseen. My body stirred faintly as if responding to something deep within.
Occasionally, I let out a soft sound in my sleep, though no one could tell whether it came from discomfort or dreams.
If I had been awake, I might have witnessed it myself.
[Completion of Cursed One: 25%]
Even while I was asleep, I felt like something was amiss.
My body was uncomfortable—sometimes I let out soft sounds without realizing it.
I couldn't tell whether they came from pain or from some strange, restless dream. If I had been awake, I might have witnessed the odd transformation happening to me.
[Completion of Cursed One – 25%]
[Completion of Cursed One Evolution – 50%]
[50% – 75%]
[75% – 100%]
…..
[Cursed One Evolution Completed!]
[Congratulations!]
[Host has been bestowed with the Curses of a Cursed One!]
[Host has become Immune to Toxin!]
[Host has become Immune to Fire!]
[Host has become Immune to Cold!]
Even in my dreamlike state, I could vaguely sense the changes happening inside my body. Something fundamental was being rewritten.
[Host has acquired the abilities of a Cursed One!]
[Host has successfully evolved into a Cursed One!]
[Host has gained Mana Sensitivity!]
[Congratulations, Host, on becoming a Cursed One!]
[Cursed One has gained an increase in all stats!]
[Stats recalculating…]
[New Transmigration Starter Pack Unlocked!]
I had no idea how long I slept, but I eventually opened my eyes.
When I finally opened my eyes, they felt heavy and unfocused. The first thing I noticed was the familiar black screen hovering in front of me, filled with countless lines of text.
But strangely, I didn't look at it right away.
Instead, I peered through the small gaps of my baby cradle, my heart tightening as I checked my surroundings—afraid that my worst nightmare might have come true.
After confirming that I was safe, I finally let out a quiet sigh of relief.
So… nothing else happened after I accepted becoming a Cursed One.
Only then did I turn my attention back to the black screen.
What does all of this mean?
Did it affect me positively… or negatively? Was my most concern
I stared at the floating characters, overwhelmed and unsure what to do next.
Still, I instinctively tried to access the status screen using my thoughts.
Immediately, the black screen shifted.
It changed—almost like it had been upgraded.
[System Type:
«Cursed System»]
[Host]
[Attributes]
[Bloodline, Abilities, and Skills]
[Quests Distributed: Main, Daily]
[Shop]
"Huh…?"
The changes were obvious. New tabs had been added, and the entire interface felt more refined.
Host attributes, I thought instinctively.
The other tabs faded away, leaving only one panel visible.
{Cursed One Attributes}
Rank:Level: 1
Name: Ragna Ringwood
Title: Cursed One
Age: 5 days
Race: Unknown
Exp: 5/100
HP: 100/100
[Attributes]
Mana: 10
Strength: 10
Perception: Null
Vitality: 10
Agility: Null
Mana Sensitivity: Null
{Attribute Points: 10}
I stared at the screen, completely dumbfounded.
The changes were obvious. Some values had skyrocketed—HP, strength, vitality—while others were still labeled Null.
But what confused me the most was my race.
Unknown?
Wasn't I supposed to be a Cursed One now?
Still, I couldn't deny the excitement bubbling up inside me. Judging by these stats alone, it felt like I had suddenly turned into some kind of superhuman.
This really looks like a virtual reality game system…
Despite my excitement, I didn't let it cloud my judgment. I wasn't a gamer back on Earth, but I knew enough about game mechanics to recognize the pattern. I had even researched systems like this when I once dreamed of opening a manga studio.
It would've been stupid not to.
Never mind that, I thought. I should check my bloodline.
The attributes panel faded, replaced by a new section.
{Bloodline, Abilities, and Skills}
©Bloodline: Cursed One, ?????
»Dash (Null) – Level 1
»Cursed Regeneration – Level 1
»Immunity to Toxin, Fire, Cold, Illusion – Level 1
»Cursed Intimidation – Level 1
»Cursed Charm – Level 1
[Cursed cultivation – High-grade Meditation Technique]
»Cursed Morph – Level 1
»Cursed Metamorphosis – Level 1
My eyes widened as list after list appeared.
This really is a game system…
But something caught my attention.
Everything's Level 1.
Which meant these abilities would probably grow stronger as I level up… maybe through combat, killing beasts, or completing quests.
I wasn't a hardcore gamer, but I could roughly guess what abilities like Dash and Immunity did. Still, others left me confused.
Cursed Intimidation? Charm? Morph? Metamorphosis?
As if responding to my thoughts, hidden descriptions slowly unfolded beneath each skill.
»Dash – Level 1
{Temporarily increases speed for 30 seconds – Costs Mana}
»Cursed Regeneration – Level 1
{Instant recovery from minor injuries, but in return causes great pain to the cursed One}
»Immunity to Toxin, Fire, Cold, Illusion – Level 1
{Minor resistance against poison, fire, cold, and illusion}
»Cursed Intimidation – Level 1
{Instills fear in beings below the user's rank}
»Cursed Charm – Level 1
{Naturally arouses admiration from living beings}
[Cursed One– High-grade Meditation Technique]
{A cultivation technique that strengthens the body, sharpens vision and senses, and enhances durability—similar to a Cursed's physique}
»Cursed Metamorphosis – Level 1
{Allows noticeable changes in appearance and physical traits}
I stared at the screen, my thoughts racing.
This…
This changes everything.