Like a drop of water had fallen in a calm lake, the space in front of Lucian rippled softly starting from a single point!
Lucian blinked, wondering if his eyes were playing tricks on him, but the ripple continued to expand outward in concentric circles.
It soon transformed into a rectangular shape, its edges crisp and defined.
Lucian could see through the rectangle as if looking through the clearest glass, yet it seemed to hover in the air without any visible support.
‘Am I having too much sex these days that now I’m hallucinating?’
Before he could think further, texts began to appear in the translucent panel.
—
[Ding!]
[Main Quest]: Kill the Celestian Emperor, and devour the Empire’s Fate
[Rewards]: 35 Fate Strands
[Status]: In Progre–
[Error!]
[Error!]
[Error Notification]: Unexpected shift in objectives detected.
[System is recalibrating…]
[Analysis]: Engaging sexually with the main Wife of the Target has unexpectedly fulfilled the Awakening Condition.
[New Awakening Condition is now being created…]
[Awakening Condition has been updated]
[(New)Main Quest]: F*ck the Empress and conquer her
[Rewards]: 35 Fate Strands
[Status]: Completed
[New Awakening Condition has been fullfilled…]
[Awakening the System…]
[1%…33%…69%…89%…100%]
[Ding! Awakening completed]
—
The panel was translucent, but words now slowly appearing were written in black, making a stark contrast.
—
[Synchronizing the System with the Host’s Soul…]
[Synchronization in progress…]
—
The letters materialized as if an invisible hand was carefully writing them, each stroke deliberate and precise.
—
[1%…27%…49%…]
—
Lucian’s eyes widened, his usually stoic expression cracking as panic began to set in.
“What the hell?”
he muttered to himself, his voice loud,
“F*ck! Is someone trying to possess my body?”
“What happened, baby?”
The Empress, her blue hair cascading over Lucian’s chest, lifted her head to gaze at him with concern, her azure eyes, still heavy with pleasure.
“M-mother, can’t you see this weird–”
Lucian began, his voice trembling slightly.
But as he looked at her uncomprehending expression, he realized she couldn’t see the translucent panel floating before him.
Abruptly, his whole body trembled with a mix of anticipation and excitement, a rush of adrenaline coursing through his veins as he pieced together the intricate puzzle in his mind.
“Could this be my golden finger!?”
He asked, more to himself than to her,
“Is it finnally here?”
“What is golden finger, sweetheart? Ohh! You mean this finger?”
Lucian’s chuckled as he felt the Empress’s warm mouth envelop his finger.
She writhed against him, her soft body pressing closer.
“Mmm, your ‘golden finger’ feels divine, my love,”
she said, misunderstanding completely,
“So skilled, so knowing…”
Meanwhile the synchronization process continued its steady climb.
—
[…72%…85%…93%…]
—
“Mother,”
Lucian said, his voice a bit “tired”, trying to hide his excitement,
“I think… I think we should rest for now.”
“Mmm, Goodnight sweetie. We’ll continue our practice tomorrow.”
She murmured softly, letting her head rest gently on Lucian’s chest, her warm breath brushing against his skin as her legs wrapped around his, drawing him closer in a tender hug.
—
[Synchronization has been completed]
[Initializing the System Main Interface…]
[Status]
[System]:
Fate Devouring System
[Name]: Lucian Bloodveil
[Realm]: Body Strengthening Realm, 3rd Layer (Bone Refining)
[Innate Fate Movement]: Gluttonous (Purple), Dragon-Demon Physique (Blue), Child of Fire (Blue), Cultivation Genius (Green), Long Weapons Master (White, upgradable)
[Fate Points]: 35 Strands
[Harem Member(s)]: 0
[Main Quest]: Searching…
[Sub-Quest]: 2
—
Lucian’s eyes widened as he absorbed the information displayed before him.
His eyes darted across the translucent panel, his mind reeling as he absorbed the information displayed before him.
“Fate Devouring System,”
He whispered, tasting the words on his tongue.
Lucian took a deep breath, allowing himself to calm down. With a clear mind, he began to inspect the System.
“But why does my surname show as Bloodveil instead of Celestian?”
Lucian murmured, a hint of confusion in his voice.
But the system remained silent, offering no response.
After a moment’s pause, he exhaled and moved on, deciding to leave the question unanswered — for now.
Then his gaze lingered on his status, confirming what he already knew about his current cultivation level.
‘So the 3rd Layer is called Bone Refining!’
But it was the “Innate Fate Movement” section that truly captured his attention.
Dragon-Demon Physique, Cultivation Genius, Child of Fire — each Fate Movement had a different hue by its side, suggesting levels of rarity and power.
“Gluttonous,”
He mused, eyeing the purple text,
“I wonder what that means…”
As soon as he thought this, the data panel instantly responded, expanding to reveal more information:
—
[
Gluttonous (Purple)
]:
– Increases absorption rate of all consumed materials by 100%
– Allows for digestion and integration of normally inedible substances
– Grants immunity to most poisons and toxins
—
Lucian’s eyes widened, a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. This was beyond his wildest expectations.
His gaze flicked to the other Innate Fate Movement.
As expected, the system panel responded promptly.
—
[
Dragon-Demon Physique (Blue)
]:
– Enhances physical strength and durability
– Increases regeneration speed
– Grants resistance to demonic energies from controlling mind
– Cultivating using demonic energy doubles the cultivation speed without corroding the mind
[
Cultivation Genius (Green)
]:
– Increases cultivation speed
– Improves comprehension of cultivation techniques
– Reduces bottlenecks in cultivation
[
Child of Fire (Blue)
]:
– Cultivating the fire-related techniques will require half the effort
– Enhances all fire-based abilities
– Grants resistance to fire and heat
– Allows for easier manipulation of fire-based energies
[
Long Weapons Master (White, upgradable)
]:
– Increases proficiency with long weapons
—
Unlike the other Innate Fate Movements, the Long Weapon Master trait had an intriguing additional note: “upgradable”
The word blinked softly, catching Lucian’s attention like a beacon in the night.
Curiosity piqued, he focused his thoughts on this unique trait.
As if responding to his mental command, the panel expanded, revealing more information:
—
[Upgrade Cost: 10 Fate Points]
[Would you like to proceed?]
[Yes][No]
—
Lucian’s eyes gleamed with interest.
The possibility of improvement, of growth beyond his innate abilities, was indeed tantalizing.
He glanced at his Fate Points: Points: 35 strands. More than enough for an upgrade.
Without hesitation, he willed the system to upgrade the trait.
As soon as Lucian mentally selected “Yes”, the system interface began to change.
—
[Upgrading Long Weapon Master…]
[10 Fate Points deducted]
[Fate Points]: 25 Strands
[Upgrade in progress: 1%…15%…50%…95%…100%]
[Upgrade completed]
—
The ‘white’ text of “Long Weapon Master” began to shimmer and pulse, gradually shifting to a emerald ‘green’.
—
[
Longarms Blademaster (Green)
]:
– Increases proficiency with long weapons
– (NEW) Enhances strength and attack speed when wielding long weapons
– (NEW) Grants intuitive understanding of any long weapon’s balance and optimal use
—
Lucian gasped as the upgrade took effect. His mind suddenly felt lighter, as if a veil had been lifted from his consciousness.
Suddenly, he could visualize the perfect arc of a spear thrust, the ideal angle for a halberd sweep, the precise moment to strike with a glaive.
His muscles seemed to tingle with newfound strength, as if they were eager to put this knowledge into practice.
“I-incredible,”
he breathed, flexing his fingers,
“It seems I’m better suited to use long ranged weapons.”
Even without a weapon in hand, he could feel the difference.
As the initial rush of the upgrade faded, Lucian’s mind raced with possibilities,
“So White is the lowest, and after that is Green! And what’s next — Purple or Blue?”
Just as he was thinking this, a notification flashed in the corner of his vision:
—
[White > Green > Blue > Purple]
—
“So it’s like this!”
Lucian nodded, gaining a better understanding of the system’s ranking.
If a single upgrade could yield such dramatic results, what might he achieve with further enhancements?
His gaze flicked back to his remaining Fate Points: 25 strands.
“I need to collect more Fate Strands.”
Lucian wondered aloud, his eyes scanning the translucent panel.
Then his gaze drifted to the next section of the panel, and he couldn’t help but chuckle at what he saw.
“Harem Members: 0,”
he read aloud, his voice a mix of amusement and confusion,
“But why does it show 0?”
Lucian was genuinely perplexed.
After all, he already had sex with several women — his personal maid, Isabella, the Duchess, and of course, the Empress herself.
Perhaps, he needed to asked them to be his woman. As soon as he had this thought, he shook her awake.
“Mother,”
he whispered, his voice husky with anticipation.
The Empress stirred, her eyes fluttering open. In the dim light of the bedroom, her azure gaze found his, a soft smile curving her lips.
“Mmm, what is it, dear?”
She murmured, her voice thick with sleep.
Lucian’s hand slipped beneath the soft covers, gently kneading the Empress’s supple breasts.
She stirred, her azure eyes fluttering open with a mix of surprise and arousal.
“Mmm, Lucian?
What’s this about, my love?”
she asked, arching into his touch.
“Mother,”
Lucian began, his voice low and husky,
“Would you like to be my woman?”
The Empress’s eyes widened, a playful smile dancing on her lips,
“Oh my, ain’t I already your woman, darling? Haven’t I given you everything?”
Lucian’s fingers traced lazy circles on her soft skin, eliciting a soft gasp,
“I mean officially, mother. To be mine and mine alone.”