A look of realization crossed Nicholas's face as he looked at Gowther.
"Now that you can utilize 100% of your Pool Wing abilities and have reached level 1 of Assassination Concept, your Level Up ability has also evolved. While it's still at two levels, it's become something entirely different."
Gowther's expression shifted to one of confusion as he listened to Nicholas, but he decided to check his power level again and test the Level Up ability in a real fight.
"Status," Gowther muttered softly, and a transparent crimson system screen appeared, displaying Gowther's stats.
Gowther's face fell as he looked at his system window, shocked by the insanely high sync ratio in such a short time.
[Name: Gowther
Nickname: McTair
Age: 16
Gender: Transcends Gender
Race: Absolute Being
Basic Wing: Assassination Concept
Wing Type Main Wing
Level: 1 - Intermediate
Sync Percentage: 55% [55%+]
Secondary Wing: The Pool
Wing Type: Sub-Wing
Sync Percentage: 100%
Talent: ??????
Occupation: Narrative Assassin
Title: Prince of Assassins
Rank: Boundless
Wall Points: ?????? ]
Strength ∞
Speed ∞
Endurance ∞
Durability ∞
Mana ∞
Aura ∞
Chi: Stage 9: Beyond Immortality
Type: Transcendental Being
Intelligence: Omniscient
Gravity: SSS
Luck: SSS
Abilities
Omniscient
Basic Abilities
Space Manipulation - Absolute Level
Spacetime Manipulation - Absolute Level
Time Armor
Abilities Copying
Abilities Stealing
Infinite Evolution
Consuming
Mastering Everything ]
"Amazing! I mastered level 1 of my wings in less than two months. However, this means something is wrong. I'm right, guys."
"You're right, Gowther. You won't be able to activate level 2 until you reach IRR-0. That means you'll reach level 5 when you reach Omni-Transcendent." Singularity"
Gother's features remained unchanged, for he understood that the path to power was anything but easy, fraught with hardship and toil, especially since he was human and not a transcendent, cosmic being, nor the offspring of higher entities. Therefore, his path would be extremely difficult.
Nevertheless, he did not despair, for despair and helplessness are futile, and life is full of calamities.
However, these hardships and calamities strengthen his resolve to achieve the impossible and make his will stronger and more resilient than steel, unyielding and unbreakable.
"Calamities and hardships, trials strengthen my resolve. Today I walk on the earth, tomorrow there will be skies and mountains, and beyond, at the pinnacle of everything. Life and its calamities will not deter me. I will sail the sea of time, defying the waves of destiny to reach the Tree of Life. And if the boat of resilience sinks, I will swim with perseverance to reach my goal. Nothing is impossible. I will run to my goal with all my might, and if I cannot, I will walk. And if I cannot walk, I will fly. And if I cannot walk, I will crawl. And if I cannot..." "No running, no walking, no crawling. I will make my goal come to me, and I will not give up."
"Today I completed building the foundation, and I am taking my first steps toward the power that will enable me to live in this world."
Gowther muttered to himself as he left the training hall with his comrades, as it was late, 4:00 AM.
In his bedroom, after showering, Gowther lay down on his bed.
"I feel somewhat relieved. I'm starting to remember the names of my family, friends, and acquaintances from my past life—all of them. But for secondary memories, I only remember what I saw in dreams. It's rather strange."
As Gowther gathered his scattered memories, several system screens appeared, displaying a transparent crimson-red color, which surprised him.
[New Ability Unlocked]
[Eye of the Ruler]
[Description of the Eye of the Ruler: Knowledge of anything and nothing, existence and non-existence, emptiness and being, past, present, and future. A transcendent ruler with an eye that sees everything, and nothing is hidden.] [Upon him]
[Important Note: Current ability of Fantasy Vault]
[Unlock New Ability]
[Assassin/Killer]
[Description: Assassin/Killer's appearance: Multiplies speed, agility, and intelligence infinitely, and weapon effectiveness is also multiplied by the same number of times]
[Important Note: An ability granted when paired with a Death Path shard. It allows the user to utilize the power of LS 04 76 for a limited time. There is also a possibility for LS 04 76 to weakly control a host's body]
[Unlock New Ability]
[Assassination Concept Suite: Level 1: Assassination Concept Memories]
[34% Sync Rate]
[Description of Assassination Concept Suite: Level 1: Assassination Concept Memories: You can obtain memories of one of the world's concepts. I am inside my novel, The Dragon Angel, in a world of fantasy]]
[Important Note: This ability activates automatically and cannot be used] [At the user's discretion, its activation times are random, but it activates during sleep as a fixed time.]
[Unlocking a New Ability]
[Assassination Concept Suite: Level 1: Negative Vote]
[Assassination Concept Suite: Level 1 Negative Vote Description: This ability allows you to negatively evaluate a character.]
[Unlocking a New Ability]
[Assassination Concept Suite: Level 1: Narrative Cut]
[Assassination Concept Suite: Level 1 Narrative Cut Description: This is one of the abilities of the Assassination Concept Suite. You can cut an event from a character's narrative that affects their development.]
[Important Note: The Narrative Cut ability only affects those weaker than the user, or those close to or equal in strength.]
Gowther continued reading the descriptions of his new abilities, especially those unlocked after reaching the first level of the Assassination Concept Suite. These included three abilities: Negative Vote, Narrative Cut, and Assassination Concept Memories. However, the explanation of the Negative Evaluation ability was so brief that it was difficult to understand how it worked.
"Although I didn't I understand the function of both abilities, but the time it takes to activate them and their effects, along with five abilities just to break through to the Boundless rank, is impressive.
"I also gained several levels of immortality: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 9."
As Gowther tallied the benefits he had gained, he felt his body growing heavier.
"What the hell is going on?"
Gowther's vision was going completely black. He couldn't resist the sudden drowsiness that overcame him, so he turned his gaze with the last of his strength to see what was written on the screen, which was hovering at eye level:
[Assassination Concept Suite: Level 1: Assassination Concept Memories] [Activate]
"Huck...""So then..." Gawther's voice was so heavy that he found it difficult to utter a single word before collapsing unconscious, and the screen of the Crimson System disappeared.
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Ringing...Ringing...Ringing
The ringing of a bell signaled the start of the school day, and students headed to their classrooms.
"Wow, it's so loud! If a war actually broke out and they sounded an air raid siren, the sleeping Algerians would just go back to sleep, so used to this deafening noise," Boutaleb said with a hint of sarcasm as he picked up his bag.
"It's like an announcement of a warship sinking in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean," Ishaq said with a slight smile, then slapped Boutaleb's hand in agreement and support.
"Come on, we have to go. The teacher will kick me out like before," Abdel Rahman said calmly as he brushed the dirt and lime residue from his bag before placing it on his... Zahra
"Okay, let's go. We'll be expelled if we're late. Yesterday, five people were expelled for not even being allowed in." Boutaleb's voice was calm and serious as he headed towards the stairs leading to the first floor.
"Yes, you're right, but the problem is I don't understand anything. I literally enter 0 and another 5 and another 5."
Disappointment appeared on the faces of both Boutaleb and Ishaq, but Abdelrahman Badda's expression was the most dejected.
"You didn't see the professor. You won't pass physics with him even if you cheat. For example, even though I cheated with artificial intelligence, I got 7 out of 20 and found myself first."
Stunned, Boutaleb and Ishaq looked at each other for several seconds before they remembered their math results.
"As for us, a large number got 0.5 out of 10, and some got 0.25. Despite that, I got 7 out of 20, and Ishaq got 8 out of 20." 20
A sigh of sadness escaped Ghouther's lips as he listened to Boutaleb describe Mzi's situation regarding the results of the assignment in just two lines.
"It's okay, there's still a test. I'll get a mark to make up for the assignment." There were signs of enthusiasm on Ishaq's face as he listened to them.
Boutaleb and Ishaq both arrived at room number 7, the room where they studied, unlike Abdelrahman, who studied in room number 3, which was at the end of the corridor.
Boutaleb and Ishaq entered the classroom and placed their bags in seat number 2 of the second grade, as their seats changed for Arabic, French, and math classes, while for the rest of the classes they sat in seat number 3 of the third grade.
"Hey guys... Ishaq Boutaleb, how are you?" Fouad's voice was filled with enthusiasm.
"Fine, thank God, and you?" Ishaq's voice was laced with laughter.
"I'm fine, and you? How are you?" "How are you, Osama?"
Osama raised his head, looking towards Boutaleb and Ishaq, a smile spreading across his face.
"I'm fine."
Boutaleb and Ishaq approached Osama and Fouad, who were sitting in the fourth row of the fourth grade, near the window.
As soon as they arrived, Boutaleb and Ishaq shook hands with Osama and Fouad and took their seats nearby.
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At 6:12 AM, Gowther opened his crimson eyes, sighing heavily. Sweat poured from his body, and he placed a hand on his forehead, letting out a deep, weary sigh, as if he were not a being of infinite strength.
"Memories, really, after only a few hours of waking up. But what good are these memories? There's really nothing that can help me in this world."
Gowther looked wearily at the ceiling and then at various places in his room, noticing a clipping on a table. He looked towards it. He approached it to discover what was written on it, thanks to the all-seeing eye of a ruler.
"Spring always follows winter, summer follows spring, autumn follows summer, and winter follows autumn. Such power comes only after merit. He who does not know himself does not deserve to covet absolute power." Gowther's voice sounded tired as he hummed these words in his mind before rising and heading to the bathroom to take a shower.
A short while later, Gowther was having breakfast with us, gathering his thoughts and planning what he would do during the next three years, a period of training and rest that he had been granted and which he must use very carefully.
Ring... Ring... Ring
Gowther picked up his phone to find a call from his father, Duke Yukimarus McTair. He answered.
"Good morning, Father. How are you?"
[Fine. You seem to be doing well at the Vrsalkin Academy.]
"Yes, things are going well and smoothly."
[Anyway...] There is information indicating suspicious activities by the Magic Emperor Aster Guilford, since his daughter, Gia Guilford, studies at the same academy as you. Therefore, keep an eye on her and discover anything suspicious she is doing besides studying and training. Yukimarus's calm tone made Gowther smile slightly as he listened.
"No, there is no need to monitor Master Gia Guilford. A surprise is about to happen that will shake the five continents. So just wait until the summer festival in Berheis, and you will know everything then. For now, you should focus your attention on the Scorpion Organization."
In the Duchy of McAteer, Duke Yukimarus's eyes narrowed as he listened to Gowther's words, which led him to one conclusion:
"So you are saying that the Magic Emperor Aster Guilford is working with the Scorpion Organization, is that correct?"
[Yes, that is what I meant. That is why I asked you to direct the attention of the McAteer family's intelligence to them.] Gowther's voice was full of confidence, for the McAteer family's intelligence was considered the strongest intelligence organization. Information in the world, given that it spends 67% on developing and supporting its intelligence agencies, being responsible for 57% of assassinations and 67% of espionage and intelligence gathering operations. It has branches on all five continents, in all sects, clans, kingdoms, and empires, both human and non-human, and in all other worlds. The world is inhabited by dragons, the upper world by demons, and the lower world by rulers, due to the impossibility of crossing it. Its reach does not extend beyond the ordinary world they inhabit.
Therefore, Gowther was confident in the McAteer family's intelligence capabilities to spy on the Scorpion Organization.
"Fine, I'll trust you this time because of your past mistakes, but remember my words well: you will be punished if you lie.""My words are clear to you," Yukimarus's voice was calm.
[Yes, I understand.]
"I forgot something. Congratulations, my son, on breaking through the Boundless rank. I am very proud of you."
[.......]
Gowther's face showed shock as he listened to Yukimarus's words, which were quite startling. It hadn't even been two hours since the breach, and he knew it. It wasn't the strength of the McTeer family's intelligence apparatus that shocked him; it was Yukimarus's power itself that had surpassed Gowther's, a fact he had easily realized. Despite this, a faint smile appeared on Gowther's face, as he understood his comrades' earlier words that he wasn't yet the strongest in this world.
"Thank you, Father. Take good care of yourself."
[Goodbye, and don't tarnish the McTeer family's reputation. You know the consequences.]
A deep sigh escaped Gowther's lips as he listened to his father's harsh and cold words. "I know that very well."
Yukimarus ended the call, and Gowther leaned his neck against the edge of a chair, looking at He held the phone away from his ear and muttered under his breath,
"So, being a High Demon Lord is just a lie spread by people who wrote in the World Narrative to deceive higher entities who look into the World Narrative. This is all fiction. What a fool I am." Gowther closed his eyes and placed his phone on the dining table.
"11 days until the midterms start and 38 days until the final exam. 43 months and 17 days until the end of the preparation phase."
"The top priorities are power and survival."
Gowther stood up from his chair, placed his phone in his dimensional space, and left his room.
It was a day of launching into the unknown, where everything has a price: power, fame, knowledge, and even life itself has a price one must pay to survive.