Shaking off the thought, he continued, "Records, can you provide me with all the information you have on the Akashic Records Universe that you are allowed to disclose?"
[No further information beyond the standard world interface can be given. To learn more, entry into the Akashic Records Universe is required.]
Mikael clicked his tongue. "You really don't like giving out answers, huh?" he muttered before mentally asking, "If that's the case, why did you answer my question about how entry into the Akashic Records Universe works?"
[This is because Mikael Angelini asked an intelligent question. The Akashic Records reward intelligence and punish stupidity.] The voice answered, still carrying a trace of warmth.
A smirk tugged at Mikael's lips. 'I see... So that's why the danger of certain worlds isn't highlighted—because idiots are left to die on their own. A form of natural selection, huh? Brutal... but I can't say I care.' He shrugged.
'But rewarding intelligence, huh? I'll keep that in mind.'
With this in mind, he continued asking the Records various questions, carefully phrasing them to sound as insightful as possible, hoping to extract valuable information. While most of the answers he received weren't particularly useful, there was one crucial piece of knowledge that stood out to him—the Akashic Records Universe was, in essence, a cultivation world. Unfortunately, he wasn't given any further details, but even this small revelation was significant.
After exhausting all the questions he could think of, the voice of the Records gradually lost its earlier warmth, reverting to its usual emotionless tone.
Mikael had a strong suspicion as to why.
To him, the reason behind this shift was clear—the brief touch of warmth in the voice likely came from the Akashic Records allocating more attention to their conversation due to the subject matter being relatively interesting. That additional focus seemed to manifest as a more human-like quality in the voice.
Another theory he considered was that rather than the Akashic Records itself responding, there might be a sentient being—human or something similar—tasked with answering pertinent questions, much like a staff member providing customer service.
While he was certainly intrigued, he knew that uncovering the truth at his current Military Rank was impossible. There was no point in fixating on it for now. Instead, he focused on what he could control. His gaze shifted to the two sleeping girls beside him.
'A cultivation world, huh?' He frowned.
Running a hand through his hair, he pondered the implications. 'If the Akashic Records Universe follows cultivation principles, it would be reckless to enter it blindly with the girls. I should go in first, scout the terrain, and gather intel before bringing them along.'
'They probably wouldn't like hearing this, but the reality is that they could be a burden in an unknown environment, and I refuse to put them in danger.'
'If I enter alone, I can rely on my extreme speed to escape if needed. But if I take them with me, I'd have to focus on protecting them as well. And that's not even considering the potential problems their beauty might attract in a cultivation world… No, it's safer if I check things out first.'
With his decision made, Mikael allowed himself to relax for a while, waiting for the girls to wake up. However, just as he was lying back, a sudden realization struck him—if Amelia entered the Akashic Records Universe before him, they wouldn't spawn in the same location.
Understanding the potential danger of such a scenario, he wasted no time. He immediately sent a message to Amelia, explaining everything that had happened and warning her not to enter the Akashic Records Universe yet.
With that matter settled, he allowed himself to relax for about an hour until the two girls stirred from their sleep. When they woke, the three of them remained in bed a little while longer, talking idly as Mikael took care of them. He paid particular attention to Lyra, knowing that last night had been her first time. He didn't want her to feel uncomfortable, so he made sure she was at ease.
Eventually, they got up and shared a peaceful breakfast together, the atmosphere lighthearted and warm. However, Mikael knew he couldn't put off the discussion for long. Once they finished eating, he shifted the conversation toward what he had learned about the Akashic Records Universe, explaining everything in detail. He also shared his theories to ensure the girls were up to date on everything he had discovered.
Both listened attentively—after all, gaining insight into the mysterious entity that governed their very existence was anything but dull. Yet, by the time he finished, neither of them looked pleased. The idea of Mikael going into the Akashic Records Universe alone didn't sit well with them. They were reluctant to let him go, but once he laid out his reasoning, they had no choice but to concede. His logic was sound, and they couldn't refute it.
Even so, they made him promise to be careful and to return as soon as possible. He was only meant to scout the area, understand the Akashic Records Universe, and then come back to report his findings. They set a strict deadline—three days. If he didn't return within that timeframe, the girls would personally come looking for him, regardless of the danger.
It was Kiara who proposed the deadline, and Lyra immediately agreed. Even Amelia, who was present through a video call-like projection from another world, supported the idea.
With their conditions set, Mikael said his goodbyes and left the apartment.
The moment he stepped into the bustling Hub, he ignored the surroundings and focused his mind.
'I want to enter the Akashic Records Universe.'
A translucent screen materialized before him.
[Akashic Records Universe
World Type: Main World
World Power Level: ???
Description: ????
Note: It's important to keep in mind that the moment someone enters the Akashic Records Universe, they will appear at a location suitable to them based on multiple factors. Additionally, once someone exits the Akashic Records Universe, their next entry will always place them at the same location where they previously left.]
[Confirm Entry: Yes/No?]
Mikael didn't hesitate. "Yes."
[Teleportation begins in 5…]
As the countdown began, a mix of excitement and trepidation washed over Mikael. The possibilities were endless—would he find himself in a world of towering sects, ancient immortal cultivators, and grand celestial landscapes, just like the legendary cultivation realms described in stories? Or would reality shatter his expectations, revealing something entirely different? He didn't know, but the sheer thrill of discovery set his pulse racing.
Yet, beneath the excitement, a nagging worry crept in. If this world followed the typical laws of a cultivation realm, things could turn disastrous at any moment. After all, it only took one misstep—offending some arrogant young master—and suddenly, a never-ending chain of enemies would come crashing down upon him.
Despite the lingering concerns, his anticipation burned brighter. The seconds ticked away, and before he knew it, the countdown reached zero.
A blinding flash of light engulfed him.
A sight like this would have been considered supernatural on Earth before the emergence of the Akashic Records, shocking to anyone who witnessed it. But here, in the Hub, such occurrences were mundane. No one even spared him a second glance.
***
The moment Mikael materialized, he didn't even have the chance to take in his surroundings before a flood of notifications 'blinded' him.
[You are in a world with a power level too high for System Upgrades to function. The Leveling System is temporarily deactivated.]
[You are in a world with a power level too high for System Upgrades to function. The Inventory System is temporarily deactivated.]
[You are in a world with a power level too high for System Upgrades to function. The Soul Hiding System is temporarily deactivated.]
And the messages kept coming, each one repeating the same warning but targeting a different system upgrade.
Mikael was stunned. He hadn't expected this at all. His gaze flickered through the endless notifications until his eyes landed on the last one.
[All respective System Upgrades will be reactivated once Mikael Angelini leaves the Akashic Records Universe and returns to the Hub or enters a lower-level world.]
"I definitely wasn't expecting that," he muttered, his brows furrowing as he scanned the notifications.
Only after ensuring that he was surrounded by people—signaling that there was no immediate danger—did he refocus on the situation at hand.
'So the Akashic Records Universe is a high-level world, and because of that, all my system upgrades are disabled? Then… shouldn't I feel weaker? My stats should have disappeared, right?'
His confusion deepened. There was only one way to confirm it.
"Status."
A translucent screen appeared before him.
[Name: Mikael Angelini
Race: Human (Dirarnia World Genius Variation)
Lifespan: 22/96 → 22/95
Overall Power: Tier 2
Military Rank: Private First Class(Rank 2) 130/600 MP
Global Level Tier 2 Race: 4/100
Experience: 800K/2.5M XP
Class: Hunter(Aedris)
Level: 15/50
Experience: 0K/100K XP
Stats:
Strength: 682(150) → 705
Agility: 762(150) → 785
Endurance: 746(150) → 770
Vitality: 845 → 870
Perception: 972 → 995
Intelligence: 575 → 597
Spirit: 567(100) → 589
Energy:
Aura (Dirarnia World): E- 430/430 → D- 524/524
Mana (Dirarnia World): E- 686/686 → D- 633/633
Active Skills:
Weighless Wind-Explosive Style(Legendary): Tier 1, Level 1 → Level 2
Active/Passive Skills:
Body Refining Technique(Uncommon): Tier 0, Level 3
Chained Sword Style(Rare): Tier 1, Level 2 → Level 4
Aura Threads Creation and Manipulation(Uncommon) - Tier 1, Level 4
Mobile Meditation(Uncommon): Tier 1, Level 3
Passive Skills:
Unarmed Martial Arts Mastery(Common): Tier 0, Level 5
6th Sense(Uncommon): Tier 0, Level 5
Life Points (LP): 20040 → 13640]
'Huh… okay… my status is working…'
After that realization, Mikael immediately tried to open his inventory—but nothing happened. A frown crept onto his face as he tested multiple other functions, only to be met with the same result: failure. Almost everything seemed to be disabled. And if his hearing wasn't deceiving him, the countless unfamiliar voices speaking in unknown languages around him were proof that his automatic translation system upgrade wasn't functioning either.
'All system upgrades are supposed to be disabled… so why are my stats still working? Why can I still access my status, and why is everything still displayed properly?'
His thoughts churned as he tried to make sense of the situation. Then, a theory formed in his mind.
'Maybe the system retains only its most basic functions because of how high-level this world is. Everything beyond that—anything "fancy" or unnecessary—is completely locked. That could explain why I still have my stats, but nothing else is working.'
It was the most logical explanation he could come up with, though he wasn't entirely confident in it and there was some loopholes in it but it was the best he could come up for now.
His gaze finally drifted away from his status window and onto his surroundings. To an outsider, it might have seemed like Mikael had been standing still, lost in thought for a long time, but in reality, only a few moments had passed. His enhanced cognitive abilities allowed him to process thoughts much faster than a normal person.
"Woahh…"
The sound left Mikael's lips unconsciously, an instinctive murmur of awe as he truly took in his surroundings for the first time. It wasn't just the sheer scale of the place that stunned him, but the overwhelming presence it exuded—the kind that made him feel as if he had stepped into something far greater than himself.
He stood in an unimaginably vast hall, its ceiling so high it almost disappeared into the dim glow of ethereal lanterns suspended in the air. The floor beneath him was polished marble, its pristine white surface laced with veins of shimmering gold and silver. It reflected the ambient light, creating a faint, almost dreamlike sheen that contrasted with the heavy atmosphere of the room. Despite the sheer number of people present, the hall did not feel crowded—rather, it gave off a strange, almost sacred stillness beneath the scattered murmurs of the crowd.
Far ahead, at least a hundred meters away, stood towering wooden walls. Their surface was covered in meticulously carved patterns, the details so intricate that they almost seemed to shift under the ambient light. Mikael recognized the style—it was distinctly Chinese, reminiscent of ancient temples or imperial palaces. The deep, rich brown of the wood contrasted sharply with the cold brilliance of the marble, giving the hall a strange fusion of warmth and solemnity.
For a brief moment, he found himself staring at the carvings, as if trying to decipher their meaning. There was something about them—perhaps the way the figures intertwined seamlessly with the flow of nature, western dragons coiling around mountains, celestial beings descending from the heavens—that made him feel as though the walls themselves held stories older than he could comprehend.
But while the artistry of the walls was striking, it was not what had caught his eye moments ago.
No, what truly seized his attention was something far more imposing.
A monolith.
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