'Is this because I haven't properly learned how to walk yet, so I can't use Agility yet? I wondered. But then what about Mana Sensitivity?'
'How do I even unlock it? Or will it unlock itself automatically?'
I wore a confused expression as these thoughts ran through my mind. No matter how much I thought about it, I couldn't find an answer.
The system notifications that usually popped up to give me guidelines or hints seemed completely silent this time. It was just like before, when I was checking my skills and abilities.
'This means I can't add points to Agility or Mana Sensitivity yet. If that's the case, I'll just stockpile the attribute points for now.
I don't want to appear too monstrous or scare my mother—or the rest of the family.'
I thought to myself.
Even though I was still new to this kind of life, I didn't want to overdo things and draw unnecessary attention, especially with the fact I was being seen as some kind of monster in the village.
After adding the points I already had earlier, I could clearly feel myself increase in strength. If I added any more right now, it might cause more harm than good.
I placed both my hands on the gap in my wooden baby cradle and clenched tightly.
"Hnmm…"
I felt it immediately—my hands were slowly making dents into the wood.
"Huff!"
I stared at the dent marks in the cradle, then down at my tiny, red, flushed baby hands in shock and astonishment. They soon returned to a healthy pink color, but I still couldn't believe what I had just done.
With these tiny hands, I had performed something completely inhuman.
If this were Earth, I would probably be described as a super baby or something, I thought.
'Damn… is this what it feels like to be strong?'
Even back on Earth, I wouldn't be able to do this without seriously injuring myself. Especially with the fact I was barely more than two weeks old, which was even more amazing.
The wooden cradle was far sturdier than any wood on Earth. I didn't know exactly how much stronger it was, but I knew for sure that no baby should be capable of doing what I had just done.
'This is it.'
I smiled to myself as I clenched my little fists.
With this system, I can finally achieve an unfathomable dream in this world.
Earlier That Day….
A few seconds after I finished cultivating the cursed meditation technique, something suddenly clicked in my mind—an epiphany of sorts. At the same time, I noticed two notifications pop up at the top of my system panel.
[Hidden Quest Completed]
[Host has Cultivated Cursed Eyes]
*Rewards*
[Host has received 100 Exp points]
[+5 extra attribute points]
After letting my eyes roam over the first notification, my expression twisted into pure euphoria as I noticed the second one.
[Cursed One has received 50 Exp]
[Cursed One has leveled up]
[+1 attribute point has been added to all Host Attributes]
I felt incredibly excited. While I already knew that drinking milk and cultivating gave me EXP and attribute points, I had no idea what leveling up would do—until now.
[System Type: Cursed System»]
[Host]
[Attributes]
[Bloodline, Abilities, and Skills]
[Quests Distributed: Main, Daily]
[Shop]
With excitement and curiosity, I opened the Host Attributes interface.
{Host Attributes}
Level: 2
Name: Ragna Ringwood
Titles: Cursed One
Race: Unknown
Exp: 60/500
HP: 100/100
[Attributes]
Mana: 15
Strength: 14
Perception: 14
Vitality: 14
Agility: Null
Mana Sensitivity: Null
{Attribute Points: 31}
'It truly added… leveling up really does increase every attribute stat.'
I thought, staring at the panel with a fierce look.
As I studied it, I began forming a plan.
Since the system allows me to level up, gaining EXP will naturally give me more attribute points, with each level up.
And now that I know this function exists, I have all the time I need to grind attributes—at least before the system glitches out or stops working altogether.
I mentally noted the increase in both EXP and attribute points. From that moment on, I decided I would start my cultivation journey, cultivate diligently and gather enough EXP to continue leveling up.
Before I forget… the system said I cultivated Cursed Eyes.
The ability immediately caught my attention.
'What exactly is Demon Eyes? Would I grow another pair of eyes?'
Recently, I had already grown an extra pair of eyes without fully understanding why. Maybe this ability could explain it—or at least give me a hint.
After some thought, I opened the B.A.S. interface, Bloodline, Abilities, and Skills.
[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 One High-grade meditation technique]
»Cursed One Morph - Level 1
»Cursed Eyes - Level 1
My eyes scanned the list until they landed on Cursed Eyes, near the bottom.
I stared at it for a moment, wondering if more information would appear—and then it did.
»Cursed Eyes - Level 1
(Features: X-Ray Vision, Night Vision, Mana Vision)
[Each effect allows the Cursed One to perform different feats depending on time, area, and range of application]
The more I read, the more amazed I became.
When I was done, I realized something startling—I must have subconsciously activated the ability earlier. I could see dark areas as clearly as daylight.
'Is this Night Vision… or X-Ray Vision?'
Although I could use the ability, I had no idea how to distinguish between its different functions yet.