Chapter 86: Chapter 86 - Procedures
[ Are you sure that you want to buy this body? ] The system asked me before it showed me the next prompt for buying the item
[ YES ] or [ NO ]
I ponder for a second before pressing YES. and the moment I did the system's panel suddenly blurred until a new panel which seemed a little more brighter appeared.
[ Please wait for a moment as the process commences ] The system started processing as I waited for the thing that was going to change the definition of my new life.
[ Processing ]
I waited as it displayed those words, and oddly, I had to wait even longer, perhaps 4 or 8 minutes, before it completed the process. And even then something felt peculiar about it.
[ You have acquired the Physical Skill known as God's Omnipotent Body ]
A sigh of relief escaped me as I read the words, thinking that the process might have been canceled, failed, or might not be compatible with my body.
But I still felt something strange about it as it showed the body as a 'Physical Skill'. Which thought would be a new body or something that will change my current body and make me look more dashing and strong.
[ Integrating the God's Omnipotent Body with the user's corporeal form ] Now that it showed this words I believed that this was what I needed as the worry I felt a while ago went away.
[ As the process necessitates the user's full and complete authorization, the integration process will not commence unless it is provided ] The system suddenly stopped the process mid-way and wrote to me this prompt.
Perplexed by the words on the panel, I thought, 'Authorization? What authorization are you referring to? And how do I grant it? And what would happen if I granted it? Would you start the process then or… is this Baphomet's doing again?"
Somewhere far away in a dark and chaotic place, a demoness known for cunning and deceit was looking at a certain special boy through a certain special item and suddenly she had a sneeze.
Which confused her as in all the time immemorial she hasn't felt ill or close to it.
As if attuned to my inner thoughts, the system provided new instructions, answering my query.
[ The procedure to grant full and complete authorization to the system is detailed below ]
[ Please read the descriptions so that you may grant complete authorization to the system ]
[ ... ]
[ First, you must provide a small amount of your blood ]
[ Second, you must describe your past life in one word that encapsulates it ]
[ Third, you must declare the word that fuels your new life ]
I read the instructions provided by the system. The last two requirements left me uncertain.
The second was simpler, as I understood what it sought, but I had to truly know the essence of my former self. The final one... what did that entail?
For now, I'll address the first two tasks before moving on to the final one.
I rose and searched for anything that might serve as a container for my blood. The room was barren because the house had been vacant for a long time, so unless I wanted to fashion a container from cobwebs, I had no other options.
First, I needed to cut my finger to draw some blood. Fortunately, I had spells at my disposal that could aid in this task.
I invoked the light sword, and a small blade of light materialized in my hand. I couldn't make the sword too large, as it might become unwieldy, risking a more serious injury than intended.
I endeavored to make the blade as small as possible, and the smallest I could manage was 18 inches.
I grasped the sword with my right hand and attempted to cut my left hand. As I positioned the blade to make the incision, I reconsidered and instead aligned it vertically to pierce my hand, causing blood to pour out.
Lacking a proper vessel, I did the only thing I could think of: I let the blood pool on the floor. When it seemed sufficient, I tore my brand-new 1200 dollar t-shirt and used it as a makeshift bandage over my hand.
Afterward, I sat beside the blood, waiting to see if anything would transpire. While waiting, I noticed that my bandaged hand was not in pain and was healing slowly, yet visibly.
I waited for some time, but nothing happened, so I called upon the system and instructed it to proceed. The system displayed a loading screen before the blood on the floor disappeared, and it began to write messages to me.
[ Verifying Blood ]
[ Blood Verification Complete ]
[ The blood of William Trust has been thoroughly analyzed, and the second process will now begin ]
[ What is the one word that defines the old William? ]
I contemplated for a moment before speaking the first word that came to mind. "Self-centered."
[ Verifying Answer ]
[ The second process has been verified, and the final process will now begin ]
I was taken aback. I never expected to get the correct answer on the first try. Thrilled by the outcome, I soon realized that my past self had indeed been quite selfish.
[ What is it that fuels you now? ]
I took another chance and said, "Honesty."
[ Incorrect Answer ]
[ Three Prompts Remaining ]
The new prompts, which hadn't been shown before, made me anxious. I tried another answer. "Shrewdness."
[ Incorrect Answer. Two prompts remaining ]
"How about Anger?"
[ Incorrect Answer. Only one prompt remaining ]
It was a straightforward question, yet I couldn't get it right even after three attempts. I racked my brain for the correct answer, not wanting to know the consequences of exhausting all prompts.
I thought for a few minutes before gazing at the system panel with newfound clarity and said, "GREED."
[ Verifying Answer ]
[ The answer is correct, and complete authorization has been granted to the system ]
[ Do you wish to initiate the process of integrating the new body? ]
"Yes, When will it start?"
[ The process will commence shortly ]
[ Please brace yourself, as the pain may be excruciating and could prove fatal ]
'Wait... WHAT!'
[ The process is starting in 3...2… ]
"Hey, wait a moment!"
[ ...1 ]
"At least give me a head start first."
[ The process is beginning ]
I closed my eyes, anticipating the agonizing pain, but after a while, nothing happened. I opened my eyes to find myself in a new environment.
The surroundings resembled a forest with bamboo trees all around, and I was seated in front of a small wooden house that looked like traditional Japanese minka.
As I scanned the area, the door to the house opened, and a petite woman emerged. I looked at her, and the moment I did, I was utterly captivated by her.
She was extraordinarily beautiful, with a face that surpassed even the finest jade. Her black hair cascaded like a waterfall, and her eyes, a mix of blue with tiny white specks, seemed to hold infinite wisdom.
She wore a traditional kimono that, combined with the house, enhanced her exquisite appearance. However, one peculiar thing stood out about her.
She stood at only 4 feet tall.
Despite that, I couldn't focus on anything else but her ethereal beauty.
As I remained entranced by her celestial charm, she spoke to me.
"Welcome to the world domain."