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Chapter 16 - The Awakening of Power

"The System Awakens"

Kieran sat silently on the edge of his bed, his eyes fixed on the System Interface floating before him. His heart was racing, as if anticipating something grand and monumental. He had just witnessed a strange, yet exhilarating phenomenon: the System's major update. The stillness of the night in his dormitory seemed to intensify the anticipation.

The usual faint hum of the System in his mind had shifted—something new, something far more powerful, had taken place. He could feel it in the very air around him, the tension in the mana that permeated his surroundings. The System's voice had gone quiet for a few moments after the update, as if recalibrating itself to unlock the hidden potential within him.

Kieran's gaze flickered between the System's interface and the faint moonlight spilling through the window. The only sound in the room was the quiet rustling of the curtains as the cool breeze of the night danced in. It was like the entire world was holding its breath, waiting for him to make the first move.

System Update Complete...

The System's cold, calm voice echoed inside his mind, as if to signal the beginning of a new era.

System Update: Major Functionality UnlockNew Functions Available:

Unlimited Job: The host can now accept an unlimited number of jobs. Current active limit: 10 jobs.

Unlimited Resource: One free draw per month. Crit Hit: Unlimited Mana available.

OP Skills Draw: Limit 100 draws per day.

OP Item/Weapon Draw: Limit 100 draws per day.

The update had been a tremendous leap in Kieran's potential. Unlimited Jobs, unlimited resources, and the ability to draw OP Skills and Legendary Items every single day were game-changing.

Revelation and Excitement

Kieran could barely contain the excitement that surged through him. His fingers twitched involuntarily as he ran them through his silver hair, trying to process the implications of these newly unlocked abilities. This wasn't just a boost. It was a complete transformation. He was no longer limited by normal constraints.

With the Unlimited Job function, he could accept endless tasks—each could be a mission, an objective, or a plan to execute behind the scenes. The ability to take on multiple jobs at once would give him strategic depth and flexibility, allowing him to juggle countless operations without revealing his hand.

Then, there was the Unlimited Resource draw. Once a month, he could draw from an unimaginable pool of resources. And the Crit Hit bonus: Unlimited Mana. That was a massive advantage. With that, Kieran could unleash his powers to their full extent, without fear of exhaustion or running out of energy. He could invade, control, and reshape the world around him.

Kieran could almost hear the hum of energy in the air as the OP Skills Draw function reminded him of its limits—100 draws per day. He could gain legendary powers, talents, and spells on a daily basis. The possibilities were endless. The same applied to the Item/Weapon Draw. The idea of acquiring weapons of legend, artifacts with unknown properties, and even magical artifacts that defied logic excited him beyond words.

A Moment of Reflection

For a moment, Kieran leaned back against his chair, closing his eyes and taking a deep breath. The gravity of the situation settled in. His power had expanded, and with it, his responsibilities. Kieran wasn't naive. He understood that power like this came with consequences. His plans, now more than ever, needed to be executed carefully. If he wasn't cautious, the nobles, the powerful families, and the kingdoms could take notice of him.

That would mean an end to his quiet ambitions.

But Kieran wasn't ready to show his hand just yet. The System's abilities had just given him an enormous edge in a world filled with hidden dangers, mysteries, and ancient forces. He wasn't going to waste this.

He opened his eyes, focusing on the System Interface once again. His mind raced as he began to consider the potential of this update. What would he do with all of this power?

Planning for the Future

Kieran's eyes shifted toward the window, where the moonlight illuminated the distant landscape. Tomorrow, he'd begin. He knew that he couldn't rush this—he needed to lay the groundwork first. With his newfound powers, he could infiltrate society, remain hidden in plain sight, and slowly amass a network of followers who would help him control things from behind the scenes.

There was no rush. He could take his time, be patient. But first, he needed to test the power he now held.

Kieran stood, his legs slightly trembling with the rush of power that surged through him. The update had been massive, and he was eager to explore it in full. But for now, he needed to sleep. Tomorrow would be the beginning of something far grander.

System Notifications

System Alert: New Function Available.Unlimited Job: Choose 10 available jobs to start. The system will present a selection.First Draw Available: OP Skills and Items now available.

Kieran allowed the notifications to wash over him, and then he took a moment to appreciate the vastness of what lay before him. He had a long road ahead of him—one that could lead him to the top of the world, or into the deepest shadows where no one would ever find him.

He wouldn't walk that road alone, though.

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