Novel Diamond
Chapter 85 Upgrade Bonus
"Well, that's it for the mission rewards," I said, stretching my arms. "Now, tell me about the new features of the system upgrade. Don't tell me that getting a physical body is the only upgrade. If it is, I'd like a refund."
Sol crossed her arms, floating in front of me with a smug expression.
[Refund? Hah! As if! The upgrade comes with three new features.]
She puffed out her tiny chest, radiating confidence.
[First: You can now use Fate Points for gacha spins.]
[Second: System Inventory is unlocked—with unlimited space.]
[Third: Training Space is unlocked.]
Her eyes gleamed as she finished. [Well? How's that? Impressed?]
I leaned back against the bed, nodding slowly. "Not bad. Using Fate Points just to exchange for EP was kind of a waste. That conversion ratio was a scam."
Sol smirked but said nothing.
"But," I continued, "Now that I can try my luck with gacha spins, it might be worth it. And the inventory… well, that's a lifesaver. My storage pouch barely has any space."
Her grin widened, pleased with my approval.
"But what's the deal with the Training Space" I asked, raising an eyebrow. "The academy already provides personal training rooms equipped with VR technology for various environments. I don't see much of an advantage."
Sol let out an exasperated sigh, as if explaining something to a child. [Hah~ How can you be so dumb? VR simulations are never real. You only fight programmed enemies with predictable patterns.]
She flew closer, tapping a finger on my forehead. [The system's Training Space generates real monsters. Not simulations.]
I blinked. That did sound different.
[And most importantly...] She paused for dramatic effect. [The time dilation feature. Ten days in the Training Space equals one day in the real world.]
My eyes widened.
[So, while others waste time training in VR, you'll be getting ten times the experience. Faster growth. Better skills. More power.]
I crossed my arms, impressed despite myself. "...And the academy doesn't offer anything close to that."
[Exactly.] Sol hovered proudly, a smug grin plastered on her face. [Now, do you understand the real benefit of the Training Space?]
"Yeah," I admitted, a grin spreading across my face. "With just that feature, the million EP I spent on your upgrade was worth it."
Sol's face lit up with pride.
[See? I told you—you wouldn't regret it.]
"Yeah, yeah. Don't get too full of yourself. I need to test new features first," I said with a chuckle.
[Oh, you can check out the new features anytime. But first, why not open your System Upgrade Bonus Pack?] Sol suggested, her tone dripping with pride.
"There was something like that?" I asked, raising an eyebrow.
[Of course there was! I need to reward you for spending millions of points on me, don't I?] Sol said, grinning.
"Then what are you waiting for? Hand it over!" I said excitedly. After all, who doesn't love free stuff?
Sol's voice rang out as the list of rewards appeared in a shimmering system window.
System Upgrade Bonus Pack:
[Dragon's Gaze (SS)]
Ability: Can perceive the world as dragons do—see the flow of mana itself and perceive spirits that remain hidden from normal sight.
Instills overwhelming fear or awe in weaker opponents and grants the ability to intimidate even higher-level beings. Read latest stories on empire
[Drakathorn – Spear of the Dragon King (S)]
Type: Weapon – Spear
Description:
Drakathorn is crafted from the spine of an ancient Dragon King, imbued with its indomitable spirit. The spear channels both fire and lightning, making it a weapon of absolute destruction.
Abilities:
Dragon's Wrath: Unleashes a devastating storm of fire and lightning over a 100-meter radius.
Dragon's Scale: Temporarily transforms the wielder's body into dragon scales, granting immense defense.
Skybreaker Thrust: A single thrust capable of piercing through mountains and magical fortresses.Nôv(el)B\\jnn
[Unknown Beast Egg]
Type: Rare Beast Egg
Description: A mysterious egg of unknown origin. Its true potential will be revealed once it hatches.
"Wow." My eyes widened as I skimmed through the list. "What's with that spear? Drakathorn. With that, I could probably even take on the academy faculty!"
[Hah! Quit daydreaming, kid,] Sol snorted.
[With your current strength, you wouldn't even be able to use a tenth of its power.]
"What do you mean? So it's just for show?" I frowned.
[Of course not. Even with most of its abilities sealed, Drakathorn is still leagues above any legendary weapon. And as you grow stronger, more of its abilities will unlock. Eventually, you'll harness its full potential.] Sol explained smugly.
"Oh… I see." I nodded, understanding.
Then, my gaze shifted to the colorful egg image now displayed in the system inventory. "What's the deal with the egg? How do I hatch it? Do I just crack it open or something?"
[You dumbass!] Sol's exasperated voice echoed in my head.
[You don't break it—you incubate it!]
"How? Do you expect me to sit on it like a hen?" I asked, smirking.
[As amusing as that would be, no. The system provides an incubation facility. You just need to activate it,] she instructed, sounding annoyed.
Following her instructions, I tapped on the egg icon. A pop-up window appeared with two options:
1. Retrieve Egg
2. Incubate Egg
I selected Incubate, and a countdown timer appeared on the screen:
[Incubation Time Remaining: 6 Days 23 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds]
"Alright. One week to go," I said, leaning back against the plush chair.
[You better be ready,] Sol teased. [Who knows what kind of beast is going to hatch?]
I nodded, ready to test out everything I had just received. "Alright, time to test out those skills. But first, let's check my new status window."
I opened the profile page, and my status window materialized in front of me, glowing with fresh details from the system upgrade.
Name: Arthur Ludwig
Age: 15
Title: Heir of Ludwig
Strength: 85
Agility: 68
Stamina: 55
Intelligence: 75
Perception: 80
Charm: 38
Luck: 90
Titles: Transmigrator | God's Chosen | Scholar
Mana Affinity:
Light, Fire, Dark, Space, Earth, Wind, Divine
Aura:
Intermediate (Hint: Could evolve into Advanced/Legendary)
Class:
Swordsman | Mage | Healer
Skills:
Observer's Gaze (B-SSS)
Allows the user to peek into another's status window, scaling in effectiveness as skill evolves.Dragon's Gaze (SS)
Instills overwhelming fear or awe in weaker opponents and grants the ability to intimidate even higher-level beings. Can see mana and spirits.
Silver Tongue (C-S)
Enhances persuasive abilities; can charm and manipulate others with words. Success depends on skill level and resistance of the target.
Elemental Mutation (A)
Combines different elemental spells to create new, unique, and often unpredictable spells.
All Rounder (S)
Effortlessly excels in any skill or field undertaken.
Spirit Slasher (D)
A basic combat skill allowing the user to slash through ethereal beings.
Death's Touch (SS)
Drains vitality from enemies through physical touch, potentially fatal.
Purification (A)
Cleanses potent toxins, curses, and negative effects.
Weapon Master (S)
Proficient handling of all weapon types, though not at grandmaster level.
Foresight (SS)
Briefly predicts an enemy's next move.
Divine Grace (B)
Grants minor resistance to weak curses and injuries for allies.
Friend of Nature (A)
Beasts and magical creatures are naturally friendly towards the user.
Quick Learner (B)
Increases the user's learning speed and retention.
Shadow Manipulation (A)
Allows control over shadows, shaping them into weapons or defensive constructs.
Sensual Pheromones (Active/Passive)
Emits an aura that heightens attraction and arousal, useful for seduction or manipulation.
Chantless Magic (B)
Allows for silent casting of spells, increasing speed and stealth.
Blade Dance (D)
Basic sword skill allowing rapid slashes.
Arcane Shield (D)
Summons a basic magical shield to absorb damage.
Hypnotic Gaze (C-S)
Induces hypnosis or compulsion through eye contact.
Shadow Step (C-S)
Allows short-range teleportation through shadows.
Items: Venom (Untainted) (Bound to Host) | Drakathorn | Unknown Beast Egg
Harem: Lily, Alicia
Points:
Eroge Points: 367,500
Fate Points: 55,000
Kill Points: 35,000
I have become so strong, and the real plot hasn't even started. A satisfied smile crossed my face as I admired the glowing numbers in my status window.
"Alright… let's see what this new skill can do," I muttered, walking over to the mirror. My reflection stared back at me, curious and expectant, as if it knew something amazing was about to happen.
With a deep breath, I activated Dragon's Gaze.
A sudden heat spread through my eyes—not painful, but intense, like fire burning just beneath the surface. My pupils shifted, stretching into thin vertical slits. Their color changed, gold flooding my irises, giving them a sharp, reptilian look.
I blinked, and the world around me transformed.
What I saw next took my breath away.
The room around me, which once looked plain, now shimmered with life. A new world opened up before my eyes, full of color and energy. Tiny, glowing particles floated in the air, each one pulsing with its own light, like little stars dancing around me.
I took a slow step forward, completely captivated.
Golden-yellow particles swirled near the fireplace, feeding the flames with their warmth.
Blue particles gathered around the jug of water on the table, moving gently, like ripples in a calm pond.
In the shadowy corners, dark particles clustered together, dense and still.
Everywhere, greenish translucent particles drifted, filling the air like the quiet hum of life.
And there were more, each representing a different element, scattered all around.
I knew what they were.
Mana.
Mana of different types. The yellow ones were fire mana. The blue ones, water. The dark ones, shadows. Each color represented a different element.
These were the mana particles—the invisible force that shaped everything in this world. And now, I could see them. This wasn't just a skill. It was a glimpse into a hidden world, a power that only dragons—the masters of magic—possessed.
I turned to the window, staring outside. The world looked the same, but to me, it was completely different. I could see mana gathering in the trees, flowing into the ground, and swirling in the wind like an invisible current. Every element, every force, was alive, and I could feel it.
"This…" My hand touched the mirror, my fingers trembling slightly. "This is why dragons are unmatched. They don't just see the world—they see its true essence."
And now, so could I.