As Ariz was about to step out of his room, he paused. His hand hovered near the doorknob, fingers curling slightly as a thought sliced through the quiet.
"…Ava."
[Hmm?]
"That thing you mentioned before…" He swallowed. "The status function. My stats. I haven't even checked them yet."
[Finally. I was wondering when that would click in your pretty little head.]
Ariz straightened, heart thudding with a mix of nerves, excitement, and an unfamiliar flutter in his chest. Everything about today felt unreal—surreal to the point that he half-expected to wake up at any moment.
"Well, it's all too new for me," he muttered. "I need time to get used to it…"
[Right, right… Now stop overthinking and check your stats.]
He inhaled slowly, steadying himself.
"Status."
A soft chime pulsed through the room, resonating like the gentle ring of crystal. A holographic panel bloomed into existence before him—smooth, luminous, almost ethereal in the dim light of his bedroom. Its edges glowed faintly, casting soft reflections across his eyes and the walls.
—
[STATUS]
Name: Ariz Vleiz
Age: 19
Race: ???
Physique: Eclipse Devouring Physique (Locked)
Bloodline: ???
Power Level: D-Class
Stats
Strength: 200 — C
Mystic Power: 300 — B
Intelligence: 150 — C
Stamina: 200 — C
Agility: 200 — C
Abilities
— Aura of Allure
— Pregnancy Control
— Lesser Illusion Manipulation
— Enhanced Touch
— Devouring
— Improved Sensory Perception
—
"…Holy…"
Ariz stared wide-eyed, his breath catching in his throat.
"I—I really awakened directly as a D-Class."
Ava chuckled, rich and warm.
[Most humans dream of awakening this high. You? You touch Layla's ass once and skip straight to greatness.]
His face flushed instantly.
"Please don't summarize my accomplishments like that…"
But deep down, he knew the truth: The numbers were insane—absolutely monstrous for an Awakening. Then another realization struck him like a punch.
"Wait—what's with my race? What's this bloodline? And the Eclipse Devouring Physique? Aren't I supposed to be human?!"
[It seems that's not the case, darling.]
Ava's voice softened.
[Those question marks mean your race and bloodline are too strong for the current system to measure. Only when you grow will the system be able to identify them. But one thing is certain—your family is not normal. They might not even be fully human.]
Ariz slowly sat on the edge of his bed, the glowing screen hovering before his eyes.
"Then what about my physique?"
[Physiques aren't always inherited. They can appear in beings with rare potential. Yours is locked for now… but it's extraordinary. Once you meet the requirement to awaken it, you'll understand why.]
"Damn…" he muttered. "Am I some kinda secret Young Master or something? Well Whatever... I've already accepted my new beginning."
[Good. That's my baby~]
Before he could retort, something flickered on the far side of the interface.
A new tab.
WOMEN
"…Ava… what's this?"
[Oh. That's my favorite part.]
He tapped it mentally.
—
[WOMEN]
Layla Sinclair
Affection: 34/100
Lust: 15/100
Hate: 0
Loyalty: Neutral
Ayaka
Affection: 45/100
Lust: 30/100
Hate: 0
Loyalty: High
Vivi
Affection: 70/100
Lust: 1/100
Hate: 0
Loyalty: High
—
Ava let out a low whistle.
[Well, well… look at Ayaka. Her affection for you is… adorable. But that little Vivi—she has quite a cute big crush~]
Ariz blinked. "I didn't think Vivi liked me that much…"
[Now you know.]
A slow grin spread across his face.
"This system is amazing… I can literally see what people think of me! HAHAHA—"
[Every woman you scan will have her feelings shown here. It's a wonderful tool for… growth.]
Her voice dipped into something velvety and slow.
[And soon… their numbers will rise rapidly, my love.]
Ariz swallowed.
"…This is insane."
He closed the panel and fell back onto the bed, exhaling long and deep. The weight of his new life pressed against him—exciting, terrifying, and freeing all at once.
"Ava… I need to ask something."
[I'm listening.]
He looked toward the cracked sky visible through his window—the fractured heavens glowing faintly even at night.
"You saw my race, my bloodline, my physique… and the system hints I'm not normal. Doesn't that mean my parents might still be alive? And Ava… What really caused Skyfall?"
Ava hummed, a sound somewhere between thoughtful and heavy.
[You're wrong about one thing. I'm not strong—not anymore. I used to be. But right now, I'm only a spirit. Until today, I was recovering inside your soul. Now that I'm awake, I'm tied to you and the system. The stronger you get, the more I regain.]
Her tone shifted subtly.
[As for Skyfall… I don't know the full answer yet. But from the patterns I can sense… it might be a collision.]
Ariz stiffened. "Collision?"
[Two Realms overlapping, Your world… and another.]
His pulse spiked, cold prickles creeping across his skin.
"What…?"
[It's only a theory. I need time. My senses are limited. But one thing is certain—the more you grow, the faster I recover, the more I'll understand.]
Her voice flipped instantly mischievous.
[So no more heavy questions—go focus on getting stronger… And maybe getting some milfs~]
"AVA—"
Before he could finish, a soft, familiar voice floated up from downstairs.
"Ariz, dinner is ready!"
Ava sighed dreamily.
[There she is~ The milf.]
Ariz groaned but smiled despite himself. "…Alright. Let's go."
He glanced once more at the fractured sky—its broken glow painting shadows across his room. Then he stepped forward.
But Ava's voice stopped him again.
[Oh—baby, wait. I forgot something important.]
He froze mid-step.
[Now that you've awakened to D-Class, your strength has risen massively. Until now, I was restricting your power so you wouldn't break anything by accident. But that limiter is gone. You need to be careful… and gentle, especially with people.]
Ariz blinked. "So I will… break stuff just by touching it?"
[If you're careless? Absolutely. Try not to crush door handles or snap furniture in half, okay? And don't hug anyone too hard—you'll break ribs, darling.]
He nodded slowly.
"…Alright. I'll be careful."
He reached for the doorknob, fingers deliberately light, turning it with measured gentleness. The door opened without a sound. Drawing a steady breath, Ariz stepped out of his room, with a new kind of confidence, he headed downstairs.