Sadd woke up that morning, not just to the faint light, but to a feeling. It was subtle, but real: he suddenly felt stronger and more clear-headed than he had felt on previous days.
What is going on? he wondered.
The Awakening
Before he could even stand up, that sudden, abrupt chime hit his mind again, sharper than the night before. This time, the voice was immediate and answered his silent question.
Voice in his head: Because you have awakened.
Sadd jumped to his feet. He looked wildly around the empty, shabby room.
"Who are you and why are you talking in my head?" he demanded, his voice low, but full of sudden, sharp anger and alarm.
Voice in his head: I am Universal Intelligence Assistant, your innate skill.
The voice then added, making Sadd somehow picture a person with a wide, smiling and joyful face: I am here to assist you.
"Is that true?" Sadd asked, confusion battling his fear.
Voice in his head: Yes, Master. You should check.
"Status Window!" He couldn't hold back the loud, desperate voice as he called out the command he had seen thousands of people use over the years.
A clear, bluish-white panel instantly materialized before his eyes. It was real. It was there.
STATUS WINDOW
(You came in contact with God blood)
(You have awakened)
(Class: Helper)
"What! Helper?" Sadd exclaimed, his excitement immediately dropping a notch. It didn't sound grand or powerful like 'Hunter' or 'Warrior.' But the thought returned quickly: it needed God blood!
He realized how lucky he was. A God had shown some pity and sympathy for him, giving him their blood. Without that miracle, he never would have been able to Awaken in this lifetime.
Sadd quickly scanned the rest of the window, his eyes wide with disbelief at the next lines:
(Innate Skill: Universal Intelligence Assistant)
(It is an Intelligence authorized specifically to assist you)
(A Godly being favors you. Your existence has increased)
(A Demi God favors you. Your existence has increased)
(The Curse Sword is afraid of and willing to submit to you)
"A God, a Demi God, and a Curse Sword afraid and favoring me?" Sadd shook his head, running a hand through his hair. "Am I dreaming?"
The voice in his head, the Universal Intelligence Assistant, didn't reply directly but simply added two more lines to the window:
(You help others with their injured, shared their burdens, and fed them)
(The Path of Nurturer is opened)
(The Path of Medicine is opened)
"Wow! Wow! While I am asleep, all these good things happened! Ah, I miss the fun part!" He laughed, a genuine, loud laugh of relief and amazement.
Learning the Rules
Sadd took a deep breath, focusing his attention on the voice in his head.
"So UIA, that's your name now," Sadd declared. "What can you do?"
The response was simple and direct.
UIA: I am newly born. I can't do much. You need to gather intelligence through learning and research.
"Okay, I got you," Sadd said, nodding. "So what does the Path of Nurturer and Medicine mean?"
UIA responded by instantly displaying the information in the Status Window:
Path of Nurturer: Anyone under your guidance or influence will grow rapidly without limit.
Path of Medicine: Anything related to medicine and treatment you can understand easily without effort. I also have infinite storage to store data.
Sadd stared at the words, realizing the immense potential. Growing without limit, understanding medicine instantly, and an infinite library in his head—these were not the skills of a fighter, but of someone who could change lives.