[System Tutorial]
Quest Title: "Familiarize Yourself with the System"
Sections:
[Stats] [Blessings] [Skills] [Traits] [Points] [Ranks]
Try touching any of the above sections to get a quick tour of the System Components.
Jacob stared intently at the screen, his mind buzzing with possibilities. I should learn more about my stats first, he thought. With that resolve, he reached out and tapped the Stats section of the Tutorial.
In an instant, the previous display faded, replaced by a new screen titled
[Stats]
HP: Represents your overall health and vitality. It also includes your stamina, determining how long you can endure physical strain and recover from injuries.
MP: Stands for Mana Points. This stat measures your magical energy reserves, influencing your ability to cast spells and perform supernatural feats.
STR: Indicates your raw physical strength. It also encompasses your endurance and constitution, reflecting your ability to exert force and resist physical hardships.
AGI: Measures your agility and reflexes. It also includes dexterity, which enhances your precision and skill in executing swift, coordinated movements.
INT: Represents your intellectual capacity and magical aptitude. It influences your learning ability, problem-solving skills, and the depth of your wisdom.
A brief note below read:
[These are the basic stats of every being.]
At the bottom of the screen, a button beckoned:
[Back to Main Tutorial Screen]
Jacob leaned closer, absorbing each detail as if these metrics held the key to unlocking his hidden potential.
"Hmmm… interesting. Seems like my stats are hinting at something deeper about my physicality," Jacob murmured, his voice thoughtful, almost inaudible.
With a flick of his finger, he tapped the glowing [Back to Main Tutorial Screen] button.
"Let's check out the next category…" he said, eyes narrowing slightly as he selected the [Blessings] option.
Click.
A new window unfurled before him, bathed in a soft, ethereal glow.
[BLESSINGS]
This world is overseen by higher beings—entities who maintain balance, chaos, and everything in between. These powers are not bound by morality, but by aspect.
The known tiers include:
1. Spirits – Fiends
2. Angels – Demons
3. Deities – Demon Kings
4. Gods – Demon Gods
5. Great Gods – Outer Gods
Each Blessing carries power proportionate to the being that bestows it. The higher the tier of the being, the rarer and more potent the Blessing.
Spirits / Fiends
Blessing Rank: E to D
These are the most common and foundational blessings. Often elemental or nature‑based, they enhance basic physical or sensory traits.
Angels / Demons
Blessing Rank: C to B
These blessings begin to exhibit supernatural traits, often tied to virtue, vice, or emotional resonance.
Deities / Demon Kings
Blessing Rank: A to S
Such blessings can influence fate, time, or perception, and often grant domain-related abilities on a large scale.
Gods / Demon-Gods
Blessing Rank: S to SS
Rare and miracle-grade, these blessings grant unique abilities, resistances, or reality-altering traits.
Great Gods / Outer-Gods
Blessing Rank: SSS to EX
Reality-warping and concept-breaking, these blessings may evolve with the user's karmic path and are typically reserved for chosen vessels or survivors of divine contact.
Through Blessings, these beings may bestow fragments of their nature upon mortals—abilities, powers, or traits that reflect their dominion.
Note: No being is inherently evil. It is their aspect, their function, essence, or domain—that determines their alignment.
Jacob's eyes lingered on the screen. "Aspects, huh...? So even a demon might bless you with light if that's its domain..."
The gears in his mind began to turn.
"Ok, next is the Ranks," Jacob murmured, tapping the glowing [Ranks] icon.
Click.
A translucent panel unfurled before him; each tier softly illuminated:
[Ranks]
Novice: E⁻ / E / E⁺
Common: D⁻ / D / D⁺ | C⁻ / C / C⁺
Advanced: B⁻ / B / B⁺ | A⁻ / A / A⁺
Master: S⁻ / S / S⁺ | SS⁻ / SS / SS⁺
Grandmaster: SSS⁻ / SSS / SSS⁺
Ancient: M (Early / Mid / Peak) | L (Early / Mid / Peak)
God: EX
Jacob's eyes flicked over the cascade of letters and symbols; each rank is a gateway to unimaginable potential—and hidden peril. He exhaled slowly, the faint hum of the interface matching the pulse in his veins, then swiped to the next section.
Next came, [Skills].
[Skills]
The screen shifted, displaying a clean panel of information.
Skills
Skills weren't just moves or techniques—they were memories carved deep into the flesh of instinct. Actions repeated, experiences endured, or gifts bestowed by forces beyond understanding. With time, they became a part of the soul.
Three categories emerged, glowing faintly on the screen:
Blessed Skills
Bestowed by higher beings. They skip conscious learning and root themselves directly into the mind. Powerful ones may overwhelm the body—causing dizziness, nausea, or even unconsciousness.
Learned Skills
Gained through effort and repetition. Simple, foundational—but unshakable. These are the skills forged through sweat and resolve.
Inherent Skills (Special Abilities)
Born with the soul. Rare, often mysterious, and linked to lineage or fate. Not taught. Not learned. Just… awakened.
Below, a soft line of text shimmered into view:
Blessings may also amplify your attributes—or awaken powers far beyond ordinary skill.
Jacob studied the display, his brow tightening. These weren't game mechanics—they were the rules of survival. A path forward carved in code and consequence.
"A system... no. A blueprint," he thought, "for power, for purpose... for something far greater."
Let's check the next , [Traits]
*Click*
The panel shimmered, reorganizing itself into a new interface as the [Traits] section unfolded before Jacob's eyes.
[Traits]
These are unique characteristics derived from blessings, skills, or the physical, magical, and spiritual makeup of an individual. Traits often define innate potential and the hidden layers of one's essence. Some remain dormant, waiting to be awakened through trials, while others evolve alongside their wielder.
A glowing line of text appeared beneath the header.
Current Trait Acquired:
Black Aura (Beginner)
An exceptionally rare trait granted only to those destined to walk the path of the Demonic Buddha. This aura wraps around the user like a second skin (dark, potent, and unnerving). At its current stage, it enhances all primary stats by 10% and emits a subconscious pressure capable of instilling the status effect: [Fear] upon enemies. The stronger the will of the user, the more intense the fear invoked.
Note: This trait evolves based on emotional stability, combat exposure, and spiritual harmony with Demonic Qi.
Jacob leaned in slightly, eyes narrowed.
So this… this is what set me apart.
The words lingered in his thoughts as he closed the panel, a quiet pulse of power thrumming in his chest. For the first time, he didn't feel like a mistake or a burden.
He felt like becoming something.
His curiosity drifted to the next tab, [Points], its gentle glow drawing him in like the next piece of a larger puzzle.