Right in front of Qalish…
The Crystal that was once dull grey…
Had changed.
It was now pure white, radiating a faint golden glow.
Its outer shape remained the same—like a simple stone Crystal.
But inside…
Something extraordinary was happening.
A swirling cosmic pattern could be seen within it—like a miniature galaxy.
Stars… rotating slowly.
Like the Milky Way itself.
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In this world, Crystals could appear in various types and elements. Each type determined the nature of the Monster a person could contract.
A compatible Crystal and Monster pairing greatly increased the chances of evolution and rank growth.
The higher the Crystal rank… the easier it was to evolve Monsters.
For example:An S Rank Crystal could help a B Rank Monster evolve into S Rank, and with enough luck… even beyond.
Types of Crystals:
Typeless Crystal – No specific element or Monster affinity. Considered the worst type, as it makes evolution extremely difficult.
Beast Crystal – Contracts animal-type Monsters
Spirit Crystal – Contracts spiritual or mystical entities
Humanoid Crystal – Human-like beings (rare)
Mythical Crystal – Dragons, Phoenix, Leviathan (extremely rare)
Humans cannot contract Monsters higher than their Crystal rank.
Monster ranks follow the same system:F → E → D → C → B → A → S → SS
The only known way to upgrade a Crystal…
Is through Monster evolution.
But evolution is extremely difficult.
Each Monster has: (1. A unique evolution path, 2. Hidden requirements, 3. Unknown conditions)
Most people… never discover them.
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Back to Qalish—
He stared at his Crystal in shock.
His Crystal…
Was a Typeless Crystal.
A type hated by most people.
But this one…
Was different.
Inside it, the galaxy-like movement shimmered endlessly.
And its color—
Though close to grey—
Was actually white-gold.
Subtle enough that no one would suspect anything.
A system panel suddenly appeared before him:
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Name: Viridis Qalish
Crystal Type: Typeless Crystal
Crystal Rank: F (SSS+ Potential)
Level: 0
Monster Contract Limit: 1
Monster List: –Monster Points: 0
System Skills:
Monster Analysis,Evolution Path,Rank Upgrade
Contract Skill: –
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Qalish's eyes widened.
SSS+?
There was a rank beyond SS?
He focused on the skills—
A new panel appeared.
[🔍 Monster Analysis: Allows the user to view detailed information about any Monster within sight.
Includes: (Rank, Type & Element, Skills, Evolution potential, Hidden traits (depending on user level))]
[🔄 Evolution Path: Displays all possible evolution routes for analyzed Monsters.
Includes: (Required conditions,Materials needed, Evolution Aura ,Success probability)]
[⬆️ Rank Upgrade: Removes evolution limits.
If a Monster reaches its natural limit, the system will create a new evolution path.
However: Requires Monster PointsHigher ranks consume significantly more points]
Qalish's heart raced.
This…
Was a cheat.
A rebirth cheat system… just like in novels and manga.
With this…
He could choose any Monster—
And push it beyond its limits.
For someone like him…
This was everything.
His father, Viridis Lumen, only had a D Rank - Wood Spirit Crystal.His mother, ViridisRohany, had an E Rank - Fire Beast Crystal.
As farmers…
They barely earned 30–50 gold per month.
Buying strong Monsters?
Impossible.
Hunting Monsters?
Too dangerous.
After thinking for a moment—
Qalish made a decision.
Tomorrow…
He would go to a Monster Shop.
Luckily, newly Awakened students were given three days off.
Perfect timing.
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The Next Day
After breakfast, Qalish prepared to leave.
His father handed him money.
"Here… 500 gold. Use it to buy a Monster."
The amount was transferred into Qalish's Monster Watch—a device similar to a smartphone in this world.
"I'm sorry… I couldn't give you more," his father said quietly.
Qalish froze.
500 gold…
That was nearly a year's worth of savings.
For someone who never experienced parental love in his past life…
This moment…
Meant everything.
"It's okay, father. This is more than enough," Qalish said with a smile.
Even an F Rank Monster…
I can make it stronger.
With determination, he headed toward the city.
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This world was known as Crystal Galactic—
Divided into five regions:East, West, North, South, and Center.
Qalish lived in the Eastern Region, within a D-Rank Kingdom—
A small town called New Castle, under the Gold Sand Kingdom.
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Soon, he arrived at the Monster Shop.
It was crowded with newly Awakened students.
As he entered, a staff member approached him.
"Hello, my name is Aura. How can I assist you?"
"I'm here to buy a Monster," Qalish replied.
"What is your budget?"
"500 gold."
Her expression shifted slightly.
That amount…
Only allowed F or E Rank Monsters.
"Alright, please follow me to the F & E section."
As they walked—
A familiar voice echoed.
"Well, if it isn't the F-Rank loser."
Qalish turned.
Nateant.
Standing proudly beside his wealthy parents.
"You're poor and weak. Can only afford trash Monsters, huh?"
Laughter followed.
Nateant had always disliked Qalish.
Qalish's calm attitude, his maturity…
And the fact that he never reacted to insults—
It made Nateant feel inferior.
Now that Qalish was confirmed as F Rank…
That frustration only grew stronger.
Qalish ignored him.
As always.
And kept walking.
"Just wait, Qalish," Nateant sneered."I'll contract an A Rank Monster… and crush you at school."
For your information, Nateant Awaken is a Rank A – Light Beast Element Crystal, which naturally makes him feel stronger than Qalish.
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Inside the F/E section—
Rows of small glass cubes were displayed neatly.
Each cube contained a Monster.
This was Monster Cube Technology—used to store captured Monsters.
"We currently have five F Rank Monsters," Aura explained."They're not very popular."
Qalish didn't respond.
Instead—
He activated:
Monster Analysis.
Three Monsters caught his attention:
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Water Snake
Rank: F
Type: Beast
Element: Water
Skills: Water Shot, Aqua Swim
Evolution Potential: A Rank
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Terra Lizard
Rank: F
Type: Spirit
Element: Earth
Skills:Earth Armor (defense boost) , Sand Bind (restrains enemy)
Evolution Potential: A Rank
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Ember Shade Fox
Rank: F
Type: Beast / Spirit
Element: Fire (Minor Dark)
Skills: Flame Heal (restores HP using fire energy), Shadow Bite (dark-infused attack)
Evolution Potential: D Rank
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Qalish's eyes narrowed.
The third one…
Was different.
A dual-element mutation.
This monster is actually quite common in the area, but what makes it special is that it has a dual element. In the monster world, this is called a mutation, and it is extremely rare.
Perhaps because the second element is very weak, it isn't very noticeable, so this monster usually gets an F rank, and most people don't pay much attention to it. However, for someone like me who has a system, this is like hitting the jackpot!
Moreover, the monster's skills are really useful. One skill is for healing, and the other is for attacking, making it perfect for beginners who want a well-rounded and valuable monster to start their journey.
"I'll take the third one," Qalish said.
"How much?"
"450 gold."
He paid immediately.
"Drop your blood onto the cube to form a contract," Aura instructed.
Qalish did so.
The blood seeped into the cube—
And into the Monster.
A glowing circle appeared on monster forehead.
Suddenly—
A massive golden magic circle appeared behind Qalish.
Ancient runes rotated within it.
A Crystal emerged…
And connected to the Monster.
The fox let out a soft cry—
Like a small child.
Then—
A drop of its blood entered the Crystal.
[Monster Contract Successful]
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Monster Status:
Monster Species: Ember Shade Fox 🔥🌑
Rank: F
Type: Beast / Spirit
Element: Fire / Minor Dark
Skills (2/2):
Flame Heal, Shadow Bite
Potential: D Rank
Evolution Aura: 0 %
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Qalish clenched his fist.
His first step…
Had begun.
But unknown to everyone—
The moment the contract was completed…
A faint golden light flickered inside his Crystal.
As if something…
Was about to awaken.