The sun rose over Yara, casting warm golden light on the dew-soaked fields. Keysa was already awake, his restless spirit pulling him toward the forest's edge.
Though only nine, Keysa trained with fierce determination. His parents had taught him the value of hard work, but his instincts demanded more — faster, stronger, sharper.
SYSTEM UPDATELEVEL: 12HP: 320/320MP: 150/150Speed: 10x Human (Boosted)Power: Low (Still growing)Sword Control: 3 energy swords, basic controlAdaptive Power: Level 3 — Rapid learning by observation and mimicry
Each morning, he sparred with the village blacksmith's apprentice, clashing wooden swords with surprising skill for his age. The boy wasn't just fast; he was precise, his movements flowing like water but striking with the weight of a hammer.
During one such session, a sudden surge of energy erupted from his palms as he instinctively called forth three shimmering swords of blue energy, hovering obediently around him.
The apprentice's eyes widened. "How did you—?"
Keysa only smiled faintly, the system inside him silently acknowledging the breakthrough.
SYSTEM MESSAGE:New Skill Acquired: Sword Control (Level 1)"Can create and control up to 3 energy swords with limited precision."
As the days passed, Keysa spent time studying the natural world, learning its rhythms. He observed the lightning storms from a distance, fascinated by their raw, chaotic power.
One evening, as dark clouds gathered over the village, Keysa's system flickered with excitement.
SYSTEM ALERT:New Ability Detected: Lightning Speed Control (Level 1)"Can generate and manipulate lightning at basic levels."
With a trembling hand, Keysa summoned a small bolt of lightning that arced and danced around his fingers. It was wild and dangerous, but under his control.
The village elders, once wary, began to see him in a new light. Tales spread of the boy who wielded lightning and swords made of pure energy.
Yet, even as his power grew, Keysa remained humble. He knew this was only the beginning. The world was vast, and stronger forces awaited.
STATUS UPDATE — AGE 10Level: 25HP: 850/850MP: 420/420Speed: 100x Human (Boosted)Power: Moderate (Sub-Universal scale)Sword Control: 10 swords, improved precision and elemental varietyAdaptive Power: Level 6 — Mental, emotional, and physical adaptation improvedLightning Speed Control: Level 2 — Can generate and manipulate lightning with greater skill
Training intensified as Keysa ventured beyond Yara, exploring deeper into the forest and testing his limits against wild beasts and natural hazards.
One day, while chasing a deer through the dense trees, Keysa vanished — moving so fast that time itself seemed to slow for him. When he reappeared, ten glowing swords hovered, each humming with unique elemental energies: fire, ice, shadow, light, and more.
The system recognized his rapid progress.
SYSTEM MESSAGE:Skill Upgrade: Sword Control (Level 5) — Simultaneous control of 10 swords with elemental properties.
But with growth came challenges. Strange creatures from distant dimensions began probing the village borders, drawn by Keysa's burgeoning power.
And beyond the skies, distant towers flickered into existence — ancient monuments from realms Keysa was only beginning to understand