The woman flicked her hand and within moments the walls were covered with stars.
Elias watched as the stars fell into different constellations, some brighter than others.
"When you look at stars, what do you see?" The woman asked in a wondrous tone. Her entire demeanor showed that she worshipped these stars.
"I see a giant ball of gas," Elias responded simply, completely uninterested in her theatrics. He just wanted answers.
"I see." The woman walked in between different constellations, making sure to pay respects to each one. Then she waved her hand again, and the constellations suddenly became human.
Turning to Elias, she smiled and said, "They are not mere cosmic entities, fated to explode in a fascinating outburst some billions of years in the future. No, they are eternal, all powerful gods."
Moving along the constellations, Elias noted that they were becoming brighter and brighter. It was a sight that was almost mythical, and he knew that some would relate that bright light to an angel's appearance.
"As the constellations become brighter their power grows exponentially," the woman explained. Under the bright light, everything that made her unique seemed to vanish. To Elias, she looked like one of the many rays of light assaulting his eyes.
"However, there is one exception," She continued before turning to the edge of the throne, where a dark cluster of stars had appeared on the floor. They shook violently, as if they wanted to absorb everything around them.
"The Darkest Constellation, an abyssal force capable of absorbing every other constellationin existence. They are not bound by any god, not even the ones who have surpassed fate."
"That doesn't exactly sound like me..." Elias murmured. Although it was a great fantasy, he couldn't exactly imagine himself becoming even half as grand. No, as long as he could save his sister he was content.
"I agree, Sliež." The woman said as she knelt down next to the Darkest Constellation. "As of right now, you aren't close to this level of magnificent power."
Turning to Elias, she offered a small smile before adding, "But that's why you created the 7 coins of the dragons, as well as a system to cultivate the power you once held."
"Why do you keep saying 'me'?" Elias asked. "I've never met you. I don't know you."
"No. I guess I'm just being a little whimsical, is all. To be fair, I've been waiting for you for what must be over 1,000 years by now."
'1,000?' Elias furrowed his eyebrows at the woman who looked to be no older than 25. If she was truly 1,000 years old, wouldn't that make her a goddess? Someone he was supposed to absorb?
"What are you?" Elias asked before adding, "Are you one of these Constellations?"
The woman chuckled before looking up at the throne. "No. I'm just Anael, a simple girl who got caught up in something way out of her league. But never mind that now."
Anael rose so suddenly that Elias couldn't help but jump. Just as quickly she was beside him, holding her hand over his coin.
"You will wake soon, Sliež. But first, I have to unlock your system for you. Think of it as a parting gift." She offered another empty smile, though this time Elias could tell she was trying to be friendly.
Then, without any further words, a small light traveled from her hand and into his coin. The light encapsulated his coin, making it shine against the abyssal darkness of the throne room. Its grace offered an unparalleled soothing sensation, making even Elias's soul relax.
Another few seconds passed and then–
[Ding!]
[The first coin of the dragons, the sigil of Tiamet, has been unlocked!]
[Ding!]
[Creating system interface now!]
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[System interface created!]
[General]
Name: Elias Hawkorne
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Race: Human
Title: None
Class: None
Level: 1
Absorption percentage: 5% (when you reach 100%, you will level up and then Absorption percentage will reset to 0. Each subsequent level will be harder to achieve.)
[Stats]
Upgrade points: 0
Hp: 40/40
Celestial Energy: 25/25
Strength: 5
Intelligence: 11
Charisma: 2
Agility: 7
Stamina: 5
Perception: 9
[Constellations]
- Heart of Tiamet
-Once per day, access the power of the great dragon to increase your powers tenfold.
[Artifacts]
- First coin of the dragons: Tiamet
[Quests]
- daily
-0/100 pushups
-0/100 sit-ups
-0/100 pull-ups
-0/10 km run
- special
-kill an alpha vampire
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Elias studied the system thoroughly, making sure he didn't miss any details. After looking through it a few times he waved his hand and the screen closed.
Then he closed his eyes and, with a heavy sigh, thought, 'this system wants me bald!!!'
More than that, was he really expected to kill an alpha vampire? He had barely been able to take down 3 fodder vampires, so there was no shot he'd be able to face the real deal. Not at his current level, anyways.
Turning to Anael, Elias said, "Thanks for showing me that."
Then he asked, "what's the fastest way to level up?"
"Yes, that. Give me a second and I'll show you," Anael said before waving her hand.
Suddenly the scenery changed again, this time becoming a completely empty room. The entire room was a monotonous gray and looked as if it was owned by a miser.
"This is your training room." Anael explained. "It can only be accessed from earth. Whenever you want to train, simply imagine yourself here and you'll be transported."
She waved her hand and suddenly a screen appeared. All kinds of monsters were listed on the screen in addition to how many he wanted to summon. There was even a difficulty setting that gave them more health and damage in exchange for him receiving more experience.
"Simply open the screen like that, choose what you want to fight, and win." Anael said before waving her hand again, making the screen disappear.
Then turning to him, she smiled one last time before saying, "but for now you have to go, Sliež."
She paused for a moment, her longing eyes staring directly into his. Then, as the world started to fade around him and Elias started to wake up she whispered, "don't forget me, please."