Sigh… there goes my plan to have lunch with Anastisia.
I could practically feel my heart breaking as I stared at the blazing awakening screen floating in front of me. The light was so bright it reflected off the polished marble floor, illuminating the hall and stabbing directly into my soul. With each new line of text that appeared, I felt my spirit detach from my body a little more.
How… HOW was this even possible?
A Divine-rank awakening?
No. No, that wasn't right. That wasn't supposed to happen. Divine ranks were myths—whispers told by ancient masters who lived long enough to become senile and nostalgic. Stories meant to inspire children or scare arrogant young cultivators into training harder.
Yet here I was.
A sixteen-year-old boy who only wanted a peaceful day, wanted to flirt with his girlfriend, wanted to enjoy a nice warm lunch… and instead I was staring at a talent so overwhelming it could probably make the universe kneel if it wanted to.
I suppose reincarnating does have its perks.
First, the system.Then this insane awakening.And now — divine talent, divine affinity, AND divine physique?
What's next?A celestial throne delivered to my doorstep?
The screen flickered ominously, as if preparing to mock me further.
==================[Affinity – Primordial Flames]Description: The flame used to forge the universe itself.The first fire. The origin flame of creation. A power capable of shaping worlds when wielded with care… and capable of erasing existence when used recklessly.
I blinked. Once. Twice.
"You've GOT to be kidding me."
But apparently the heavens weren't done bullying me.
The screen changed again.
=====================[Talent – The Lord of Primordial Flames]Rank: DivineDescription: As the bearer of the First Flame, you rule over all fire across existence. Flames that burn flesh, flames that burn soul, flames that devour life… and above all — the Primordial Flame itself.
Effects:• Flame's Incarnate: Absolute immunity to all fire-based or heat-based attacks.• Starbirth: Compress all flames into a miniature star capable of vaporizing armies or reshaping terrain.• Doom Embers: Flames that cling to enemies—resistance only strengthens them.• Radiant Boost: Under sunlight, all stats increase by 150%.•
I stared blankly at the floating screen, feeling my soul leave my body a second time.
"Haha… I have nothing to say at this point."
But the heavens were still not finished ruining my day.
======================[Physique – Progenitor Phoenix]Rank: Divine (Low)
Description:You possess the origin-body of all phoenixes — the very first form from which every phoenix lineage traces its existence. Your soul burns with eternal rebirth, your body radiates divine flame, and your existence becomes a symbol of immortality.
Effects:• Eternal Rebirth Core:Your heart holds an immortal flame. If you die, you resurrect within 10 seconds.Cooldown: 30 days.Ignores 98% of Tower death penalties.
• Divine Regeneration:Your body heals at terrifying speed. Even destroyed limbs, shattered organs, and broken mana pathways regenerate instantly during combat.
•
I dragged both hands down my face, resisting the urge to scream.
"What the hell is this? Why not just give me a title card that says GOD while we're at it?"
I had expected something extraordinary. Maybe an SSS rank like the princess. Maybe a unique affinity like Storm.
But this?
This was beyond absurd. Beyond broken. Beyond anything the novel ever hinted even the protagonist would awaken.
A wave of murmurs rolled across the hall like a physical force.
"Divine rank… that's impossible!"
"Humanity… is this our rise?"
"I–Is he truly the heir of Crestban?!"
All eyes in the viewing room bore down on me — nobles, royals, powerhouses — gazes filled with awe, fear, greed, reverence, confusion… every emotion imaginable.
I pretended I didn't notice a single one of them.
Instead, I calmly walked toward Arthur and Anastisia.
Anastisia opened her mouth — probably to tease, scold, or embarrass me further — but I held up a hand immediately.
Not now. If one more person spoke to me, I might spontaneously combust.
"I need to leave," I whispered. "Now."
Both of them instantly nodded.
Together, we slipped out of the Awakening Hall, leaving behind a storm of whispers, rumors, and stunned expressions.
But deep inside, I knew very well—
This was only the beginning.Chaos was coming.The kind that reshaped kingdoms.
Father was going to explode.The royal court would panic.The world itself would shift because of today.
But none of that mattered.
Right now, I wanted one thing.
To check my system notifications.
My fingers tingled with excitement.
What kind of rewards would a Divine Awakening give?
Oh system…This better be good.