Black String of Fate

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Xavier was utterly confused as to what the hell was going on. Before he could even begin thinking about it, a new screen popped up.

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[UPDATED STATS]:-

[Name]: Xavier

[Rank]: Uninitiated

[Physical Age]: 8

[Mental Age]: 94

[Innate Gift]:-

Primordial Celestial Devourer:

A unique Innate Gift mutation possessed only by two beings of the world. Possesses the characteristics of both the Primordial Devourer Physique and the Celestial Mind.

With the combined traits of the two, this gift allows the user to possess high physical prowess, rapid regeneration, extreme affinity to all forms of energy, heightened sensitivity to the environment and the world, and a tireless mind. Also allows the user to absorb energy sources through consumption and wield an improved version of the harnessed traits.

Limitations: The user has to maintain a perfect balance in both warrior and magic paths. Progression will be restricted if the condition is not achieved.

[Bloodline]: ??? (Unawakened)

[Skills]:-

Demonic Arts of the Sun Cult:

The legacy demonic arts of the demonic sect lead by the heavenly demon. Created by the first heavenly demon after conquering the Murim realm, it has been improved further by his successors.

Can only display its full power when used together with Cheonma, the first heavenly demon's bloodline.

Rating: Legendary

Mastery: Greater Accomplishment (Incompatible, Merged with Supreme Demonic Arts)

Supreme Demonic Arts:

The Arts of the legendary demon king, who once claimed the title of the strongest in history. Finding the Demonic Arts of the Sun Cult incompatible with his talent, he created these arts specifically tailored to himself. Incorporating his innate gift and nature, the user grows stronger with the sacrifice of his physical body and soul and grows stronger with rage.

Rating: Mythical

Mastery: Perfect Completion (Sealed)

[Warrior Stars]:-

Strength: Low

Agility: Low

Dexterity: Low

Precision: Low

Endurance: Low

Deflection: Low

Intuition: Low

(Harmony state)

[Elemental affinities]:-

Basic:-

Fire: ???

Water: ???

Earth: ???

Wind: ???

Light: ???

Dark: ???

Space: ???

Advanced:- ???

(Mage path unawakened)

[Current status]: Normal, severely malnourished. Medium risk.

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'W-What the fuck… What is this thing?!'

Xavier was deeply shocked after reading throughout his whole status. The details were precise, extremely precise. It felt as if someone took a peek into his soul.

'No, it's even more than that… It has told me things even I'm not aware of about myself.

First, the two Innate Gifts I was supposed to possess have combined? Is it due to the fact that the rule of only one Innate Gift per soul is immutable? Still, Primordial Celestial Devourer… It sounds powerful, and the description gives the name justice. It has basically transformed all my weaknesses into strengths and improved the trait-harnessing ability of the original one.

But this limitation… It's a fair one, even a bit lenient, given the ungodly abilities it has. But… I don't know even the basics of magic, let alone awaken as a mage. This will be my bottleneck for a long time.

Still, I have long decided on becoming a paragon, so this will be a trial I'll face head-on.

Second, and I find it hard to believe… I have a bloodline.'

Xavier had to take deep breaths and pace around a bit to digest this information. It was really a big thing for him.

'Bloodlines are not something that occurs by mutation. It is a symbol of nobility, and the higher nobles possess stronger bloodlines. While I never needed one in my previous life, it sure felt like a convenient power to have.

More importantly, me possessing this strongly suggests that I'm a child of noble birth. So, that means I have blood-related family out there…'

Xavier thought about it for a bit and then took a deep breath.

'No… I don't have a family. Family does not abandon a newborn in the trash cans. Family does not turn a blind eye to the suffering of their kin. What I have out there are biologically related people to me, not family. I have experienced the warmth of a family for a few months already, so there's no need to dump my expectations into the gutter and search for them. If we ever cross paths… I'll see then

I'll have to try and find a way to awaken this bloodline. Due to it being a closely guarded secret among nobles and my disinterest in this topic, I have no information on how to proceed. But… I'll eventually figure it out.

Lastly, my [Skills]. The moment I achieved manifestation, all my Arts had merged into my main art. Since I had learned only two Arts properly and derived Supreme Demonic Arts from the Sun Cult Arts, the Sun Cult Arts were absorbed into the Supreme Demonic Arts as they were more compatible with me, and underwent no change since they were derived arts in the first place.

Well, all this doesn't matter much right now since I've sealed them for good this time. I know the arts in my head, but my mastery has completely regressed. I don't even know how to hold a sword properly right now.

Strangely enough, even my stars are gone. How strange, how very strange… It's like a mage losing all of his elemental affinities. Also, this harmony stage… Is it all due to Manifestation?'

Xavier squeezed his hands and punched the air sometimes. He felt every single punch very carefully, but he couldn't tell much.

'It just feels like my stars have disappeared. I don't feel any 'harmony' at all.'

*sigh*

'Once again, only time will tell what this means. Also, speaking of elemental affinities, I guess I can't know in advance unless I awaken as a mage too, huh?'

Xavier closed his eyes and started to feel the nearby mana. It was a new sensation he hadn't ever felt before. He could already feel the effects of his new physique, and the biggest improvement he could feel was in his mind. The mana he could sense was clear as day.

'It feels as if I'm floating in a cool, silent lake. This cold feeling inside my brain, it's exhilarating. Is this what mana feels like? It's completely opposite to the hot, blood-pumping energy of the warriors.'