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Chapter 3 - Chapter 3: Awakening

The world slowly came into focus as I regained consciousness. I blinked, feeling a strange sensation—like I was stretching after a long sleep. My senses sharpened as I looked around.

I was lying on a soft bed in a modest room. The walls were simple, but the bedding was clean and comfortable. I sat up slowly, my body feeling light yet powerful.

I glanced at my reflection in a nearby mirror. My hair was pure white, flowing smoothly past my shoulders. My face was striking—more handsome than most models I'd seen in magazines. Sharp jawline, piercing eyes, and a confident expression. My athletic build was obvious—muscular, but not bulky.

*Hmm…* I wondered, *which world did the system put me in?*

I flexed my fingers and tested my strength. Immediately, I felt a surge of energy coursing through me. I could sense something different—an overwhelming presence of power.

Then, I remembered my wishes. I wanted to see what I had become.

"Great Sage," I called out cautiously.

The air shimmered, and a calm, deep voice echoed in my mind.

**"Yes, master."**

I blinked in surprise. "Can you show me my status? Display all my powers—everything I've gained."

**"Acknowledged,"** the Great Sage responded, and almost instantly, a display appeared before my eyes, like an ethereal menu.

**[Status:]**

Name:** [rito]

Age:** 18

Race:** Human (Enhanced)

Strength:100

Speed: 100

Stamina:100

Magic: ∞

**Abilities:**

- Power of the Seven Deadly Sins

- Great Sage's Wisdom and Abilities

- Pain Resistance (initially low, but can be increased)

- Enhanced Senses

- Charisma

I stared at the screen, stunned. I had all that power? That was insane.

I looked at a nearby knife—just a small pocket knife I found on the table. Without hesitation, I picked it up and carefully cut my finger.

*Snap.*

A tiny drop of blood oozed out. I winced slightly, expecting pain to hit me hard. But… nothing.

The system notified me instantly.

**"Pain Resistance increased: now resistant to minor injuries and pain."**

I smirked. "Heh. That's pretty cool. Let's test it out."

I grabbed a small needle and pressed it against my arm, then pushed it in slightly. No pain. I tried bending my finger backward, twisting my wrist, even slapping my face lightly—nothing.

I chuckled. "Okay, what else can I do?"

I decided to push my limits. I took a small rock, roughly the size of a baseball, and threw it at my leg. It hit hard, but I felt only a dull ache—not enough to slow me down.

*This is… *crazy*.*

The system's display flickered again.

**"Resistance to injuries and pain can be further increased through training or specific wishes."**

I nodded, feeling excited. I had so many possibilities now.

*So, I'm in a new world, with all this power…* I thought, looking out the window at the bright sky. *Time to find out where I am—and what this world has in store for me.*

A grin spread across my face. *Let's see what kind of trouble I can get into.*

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