The family was welcomed personally by the Pope himself. The entire temple radiated a deep, calming peace. It was secure and quiet, with only a select few present — the Pope’s most trusted aides, several Cardinals , high-ranking Archbishops and as tradition dictated, the Emperor’s brother, who also served as the Palace Grand Archmage, an S-rank mage of great renown.
Together, they escorted the Valerius family inside the sacred grounds.
The temple was vast — built in a grand Roman style, its towering columns and sweeping arches exuding ancient majesty. Despite its size, there were no statues of gods or heroes inside. Instead, at the very center stood a raised altar, atop which burned a radiant white flame.
It glowed so brightly that it was almost painful to look at directly. Yet, rather than burning, the flame gave off a gentle warmth — one that seeped into the hearts of all present, filling them with a sense of calm and strength. It was a sacred flame, revered as a divine symbol of the Imperial Bloodline.
The entire temple interior was ornately decorated, but not in excess. Every piece of decoration — the golden inlays, the crystal chandeliers, the velvet banners — spoke of timeless wealth and reverence. Priceless treasures from across the continent adorned the space, not to impress, but to honor the flame and the ceremony taking place.
To the right of the altar stood a large, radiant white stone, glowing softly with a light that seemed almost alive. Lucius was gently instructed to approach and place his hand upon it.
Without hesitation, he walked forward.
As his small hand touched the surface, he immediately felt a deep cold — far colder than anything he had ever felt before. It wasn’t painful, but it was enough to send a shiver through his entire body.
Moments later, dizziness overtook him, and before anyone could react, Lucius collapsed, falling into a deep sleep.
The stone began to glow — not in one color, but in a dazzling array. Then, suddenly, the brilliance split into two opposing forces: light and darkness, swirling within the stone like murky waters caught in perfect balance. The sight lasted only a few heartbeats before it vanished completely, as if it had never been.
The room fell utterly silent.
After the ceremony, as the holy light dimmed and Lucius lay unconscious—it being normal for children to lose consciousness during an awakening—the temple archivist approached the Awakening Stone with a deep frown on his face. His role was clear: to identify and announce the awakened attribute, as recorded in the ancient annals of the Cyorix Temple.
But this time… he had no answer.
Flipping rapidly through the thick tome he carried — the Codex of Manifest Attributes, compiled and maintained for over seven millennia — he found no match. No category, no name, no symbol came close to what they had just witnessed.
Puzzled and slightly unsettled, the archivist turned to the Head Priest and bowed deeply.
“I… cannot name it, Your Holiness. It does not exist in any recorded form.”
With a calm expression, the Pope stepped forward. He raised both hands and called upon divine insight — a rare act only used in moments of true uncertainty. Light gathered in his palms, ancient glyphs forming mid-air, whispering through the fabric of reality itself.
Then, a single word echoed across the inner sanctum, not spoken but revealed, as if the temple itself remembered what the world had forgotten:
Primordia.
The Pope’s voice followed softly, “That is its name.”
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A moment passed before the archivist, pale and wide-eyed, whispered the rest aloud for all to hear:
“It… it is not in our records because it was never recorded. Not once. This attribute has not appeared since before the founding of the temple itself.”
Whispers rippled through the bishops. Even the Grand Archmage, seasoned and composed, narrowed his eyes.
As the whispers settled, the Pope stepped forward once more. Since Primordia had never been recorded, he personally inscribed it into the Codex, marking the first official entry in history.
He then turned toward Lucius’s parents and the two grandmothers, his voice calm and resolute.
“This will not harm the child,” he said. “If it were dangerous, I would have known.”
Lucius remained unconscious, the result of mana loss from the awakening. A high-rank blessing was administered to help stabilize his condition. Moments later, he awoke.
With the ceremony complete, the family quietly departed. They returned to their house in a large carriage. Lucius sat silently by the window, staring out into the air — blanking out in happiness while scrolling through the system, lost in quiet contentment.
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STATUS: AWAKENED
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NAME: Lucius Valerius Velcren
AGE: 5
RANK: E [Potential: SSS]
Level : 0
Exp : 0 / 1000
Mana:40000/40000
█ STATS
Strength: 30/100
Agility: 30/100
Vitality: 30/100
Intelligence: 45/100
Wisdom: 33/100
Perception: 43/100
Charm: 35
Luck: 47
STAT_POINTS : 0
█ ASPECT
“An existence blessed at the convergence of the World Vein, where the storm of pure mana chose him not as a vessel—but as a part of itself.”
-Excellent Control Over Mana-
-Can Detect Mana Veins-
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█ SKILLS
Primordia (Tier 1)
-Sense life and decay in surroundings
-Emotional intuition toward balance or imbalance in beings
-Passive aura of neutrality – animals and spirits do not fear him
True Light (Fragmented) (Tier-1) - Seed Of Purity
-Faint glow aura in the dark
-Cleanse basic ailments (fever, fatigue) by touch
-Boost morale of nearby allies (+2 charm temporarily)
True Darkness (Fragmented) (Tier-1) - Seed Of Void
-Slightly cold aura, can hide presence briefly
-Dampen light in small radius
-Can sense dying or decaying life nearby
?? SYSTEM SHOP INTERFACE
To gain more control and Functions Level up
Status: [Basic Tier – Unlocked]
Next Unlock: Level 10
Soul Shards: ?? 500
?? CATEGORIES ??
?? Consumables
?? Spell Scrolls
?? Training Manuals
??? Gear & Equipment (?? Locked – Level 10)
?? Skill Enhancements (?? Locked – Level 20)
?? Artifacts & Relics (?? Locked – Level 30)
?? Special Services (?? Locked – Level 40)
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?? CONSUMABLES -(Refresh Every 3 Days)
Restore health, mana, or enhance senses temporarily.
ITEM DESCRIPTION COST
Lesser Health Potion Restores 500 HP 10 SS
Lesser Mana Potion Restores 300 MP 12 SS
Elixir of Focus Boosts Perception +5 for 10 minutes 25 SS
Minor Detox Brew Removes basic poisons and toxins 20 SS
?? SPELL SCROLLS -(Refresh Every 3 Days)
Beginner-level scrolls to learn simple spells.
SCROLL NAME ELEMENT EFFECT COST
Scroll of Ember Flick Fire Launches a small flame spark 15 SS
Scroll of Water Drip Water Minor healing via water essence 18 SS
Scroll of Mana Pulse Arcane Emits a basic mana wave (AoE) 22 SS
?? TRAINING MANUALS -(Refresh Every 3 Days)
Boost attributes temporarily or permanently with effort.
MANUAL BOOSTS DURATION COST
Intro to Vitality +2 Vitality (passive) Permanent 40 SS
Reflex Conditioning I +3 Agility (passive) Permanent 50 SS
Mental Fortitude Basics +2 Wisdom Permanent 45 SS
?? COMING SOON...
??? Gear & Equipment – Unlocks at Level 10
?? Skill Enhancements – Unlocks at Level 20
?? Artifacts & Relics – Unlocks at Level 30
?? Special Services – Unlocks at Level 40
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?? SYSTEM NOTES
Convert 1000 EXP to gain 1 Soul Shard.
Item upgrades available after Level 10.
Some shop items are unique and appear only once.
Soul Shard drop probability from defeated monsters:
-E to C Rank beasts: 0.1% chance
-B Rank and above: Drop chance increases significantly with rank
-C Rank onward: Drop chance improves based on kill quality and soul density
-Soul Shards are only obtained from intelligent or semi-intelligent creatures
Additional methods of earning Soul Shards may unlock in future levels
