[Attention, Host. Please note that the system extracts the passive traits of a hero, not their in-gamepassive skills. A game is still just a game. Please return to reality as soon as possible.]
"…"
He was honestly beyond words at this point.
Still, the system's explanation had at least clarified one thing—what this so-called "passive ability" really meant.
He had originally assumed it was the character's literal in-game passive, but now it seemed more like an innate trait, something a hero would possess in reality, not in a digital fantasy.
With that misunderstanding cleared up, Ur didn't bother arguing any further.
Say what you want—this Void Hunger ability might not have been his top pick, but it was useful.
At the very least, the ability he drew, Void Hunger, might not have been his top pick, but it was useful. However, he had been hoping for something more magic-related. Sure, he would've preferred something more aligned with magic.
After all, this world ran on magic.
While it was true that some mages possessed powerful physical abilities, those were always supplementary. No matter the body's strength, physical skills couldn't compare to true magic.
That said, the passive he had now was making a difference.
Ur could already feel his digestion accelerating. In just a few minutes, the food he'd eaten earlier was completely broken down, and with it came a surging, primal hunger that hit like a tidal wave.
He felt like he was starving.
There was no time to waste.
Ur leaped to his feet and dashed toward the cafeteria.
Thanks to the subtle body enhancement from the Void Hunger ability. He felt he could finally run without stumbling.
When he arrived, the cafeteria was thankfully still open. Without hesitation, he ordered two full meals and devoured them like a man possessed. The hunger was so intense that he couldn't care less about manners. The clatter of utensils and bowls echoed like a battlefield—he looked every bit as ravenous as Natsu had earlier.
Only after scarfing down two full trays did the hunger begin to dull. Then, more calmly this time, Ur requested three more portions and sat down to eat them slowly.
The cafeteria portions were designed for kids around 14 or 15, so five meals, while sounding excessive, only amounted to about the intake of two average adults.
Even with a powerful digestive ability like Cho'Gath's passive, Ur's physical foundation was still that of a malnourished teen. His body simply couldn't handle too much energy intake at once.
Too much, in fact.
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Now that he had a little energy to spare, Ur finally had the energy to sit down and talk to his system properly.
"Hey System, didn't you say that devouring living things would increase my health? Then how come I haven't seen an HP stat or anything on my panel?" he asked curiously.
[Reminder: The term "health points" is a generalized description. In truth, increasing 'health' refers to strengthening the body itself—things like endurance, stamina, speed, and physical resilience.]
[The human body is incredibly mysterious and complex. It can't be accurately represented by simple numbers.]
[However, if the Host desires, the system can construct a stat template based on your current physical condition. Please note this is for reference purposes only.]
Ur had been feeling mildly disappointed until he read that last line.
His eyes lit up.
"Yes! Build it! Right away!"
Having a stat panel had its pros and cons, but right now, he needed something—anything—to track his progress. A framework to understand and monitor his growth.
A moment later, the system responded.
[Initializing template construction…]
[Building Attribute Panel…]
[Success!]
A new interface appeared before him.
Invincible Passive System
Host: Wei Yi (Ur)
Passive Ability: Void Hunger
Health: 4
Magic Power: 2
Mental Strength: 13
Magic Resistance: 0%
Armor: 0%
Ur blinked at the numbers and nearly choked on air.
"This… this is way too low. System, what kind of standard are you using for this?"
[Attributes are based on the average values for a healthy adult human. For reference, a standard adult's baseline stats for Health, Magic, and Mental Strength are each set at 10.]
[As for Magic Resistance and Armor, these have nothing to do with the Host specifically. Ordinary humans typically possess 1% to 2%, if any at all. Since your current resistance is below 1%, the system has rounded them down to 0%.]
"…You rounded down to zero?" Ur's mouth twitched involuntarily.
He gritted his teeth. "Fine. Whatever. I can accept the health stat. But only 2 points of magic power? Are you kidding me? System, are you sure you calculated that right?"
[Magic Power is a form of internal energy. With your current physical condition, how much energy do you think your body can actually store?]
[In fact, your magic core is currently in a state of magic recoil. That '2' you see on the screen is the result of generous rounding. If you want precision, it's closer to 1 point-something.]
[Let's face it, Host. You've seen what kind of shape your body is in. Do you not have any idea how weak your body currently is?]
"…Magic Recoil?" Ur muttered, choosing to ignore the insult and focus on the keyword he just picked up.
"System, what exactly is Magic Recoil?"
[It was discovered during the construction of your template. The term is exactly what it sounds like.]
A brief explanation appeared on the screen.
Though the wording was vague, Ur had read enough web novels in his past life to put the pieces together. He didn't need a detailed breakdown to know exactly what this meant.
Magic Recoil.
It could only mean one thing.
And suddenly, everything clicked.
He may have just discovered the real reason the original owner of this body died.