Arin's mind snapped into sharp focus. Where moments before only a dull ache had resided, now a new connection hummed – an intricate, crystalline interface blooming in the void of his inner perception.
[ System: Initialization Complete. ]
The concise statement resonated directly within his consciousness. A wave of exhilaration, potent enough to momentarily eclipse his exhaustion, surged through him. It had worked. He had truly done it. This wasn't some theoretical concept; it was a fundamental shift in his reality, a skill he had meticulously forged from sheer will and raw mana. He reached out mentally, and the interface expanded, unfurling a vast expanse of meticulously organized information before his inner eye.
[ System AI Assistant detected. Please input a designation for your AI. ]
Arin paused, considering. An AI. He had designed the System to be a pure data interface, yet its complexity had clearly birthed an auxiliary consciousness. He filtered through countless possibilities from his Master's Encyclopedia, seeking a name that encapsulated its essence: a guide, a quantifier, a conduit to deeper understanding. He dismissed anything overly grand or overtly technical. After a brief consideration, Arin settled on one.
"Vera," he transmitted, mentally affirming the choice. It was concise, efficient, and implied a fundamental truth – fitting for the entity that would dissect and present reality to him.
The AI's response registered as a subtle, almost imperceptible shift in the mental landscape, akin to a quiet acceptance.
[ Designation 'Vera' acknowledged. ]
Name: Arin
Race: Human
Gender: Male
Age: 18
Physique: E-Rank, 195/200 level
Mana: D-Rank, 287/300 level - Mana Pool: 172,800 / 2870000 (Mana Regeneration: 1 Mana/sec)
Intelligence: D-Rank, 295/300 level
Charm: E-Rank, 196/200 level
Luck: E-Rank, 205/300 level
Stat Points: 0
Physical Evolution Status:Current Limit: Human
System Points (SP): 0
Creation Points (CP): 8500
Next Evolution: ???
Skill Inventory:
Craft - Semi-Divine RankSystem - SSS Rank
Arcane Frame - SS Rank
Master's Encyclopedia - A Rank
Silent Steps - A Rank
Mind Map - A Rank
Unlearned Skills: N/A
Arin absorbed the flood of information, his mind, aided by the Mind Vault and Master's Encyclopedia, dissecting and categorizing every detail with lightning speed.
My Physique at E-Rank, 195/200 level, is effectively one full rank higher than normal for someone at this stage. He understood that the continuous adaptation of his Arcane Frame was the source of this accelerated growth, constantly pushing his physical limits. I'm already nearing the peak of this tier, indicating rapid advancement. He also noted the general ranking scale that his System had adopted:
F 0-100 level
E 100-200 level
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A 500-600 level
S 600-800 level
SS 800-1100 level
SSS 1100-1500 level
My Mana, at D-Rank, 287/300 level, is two full ranks above what a typical individual would possess at my stage. This is undoubtedly due to my Arcane Frame amplifying mana assimilation, granting me a significantly larger Mana Pool. My current pool of 172,800 mana points, with a maximum capacity of 2,870,000, confirms this. And the System's quantification, 10,000 Mana Points translating to 1 Mana Level within the rank, is elegantly precise.
My Intelligence, also at D-Rank, 295/300 level, stands two full ranks above the norm. This is the direct synergy of my innate mental aptitude, the constant enhancement from the Arcane Frame, and the rapid knowledge acquisition of my Master's Encyclo. I'm on the very cusp of another Intelligence rank evolution.
My Charm and Luck, both at E-Rank (196/200 level and 205/300 level respectively), also seem to benefit passively from the ambient enhancements of my Arcane Frame, granting me an unexpected edge in social and unpredictable situations.
He then focused on his Skills. The Craft skill being Semi-Divine Rank is an anomaly. I didn't even conceive of a rank above SSS. This implies a level of creative authority and potential that far exceeds my initial understanding when I designed the System. It's a profound shock, suggesting the System itself has integrated a higher truth about my innate capabilities.
The System skill itself, at SSS Rank, is the manifestation of my core idea: digitizing reality for optimal growth. My Arcane Frame is correctly quantified as SS Rank, confirming its continuous passive stat growth and adaptive properties. Master's Encyclo, Silent Steps, and Mind Map are all accurately listed at A Rank.
He then delved into the resource metrics. My Creation Points which upgraded from Skill Points, currently 8500, can be allocated to upgrade existing skills or assist in crafting new ones and even items if i wants to after the upgrade. The System breaks down their value: 1500 for an SSS-rank skill, 1100 for SS, and 600 for A-rank.
The Creation Points (CP) conversion rates are critical: My base understanding of 10,000 System Points equaling 1 CP still holds.These CP will be consumed when I craft skills or items, and I can replenish them by converting System Points (SP) to CP, or by completing specific quests.
The System Points (SP), currently 0, are clearly designated as the primary resource for stats points. I'll acquire these by defeating monsters, villains, beasts, or other high-threat enemies. Higher threats, higher SP gains – a straightforward, if dangerous, path.
The System's Grade is SSS Rank, confirming its apex status among quantifiable systems. Its own evolution cost is listed as '??? SP', with 'Hidden Conditions Apply'. This suggests even the System itself has further tiers of development unlocked through specific, as-yet-unknown milestones.
Its functions are exactly as I conceptualized: Stat Growth, Skill Evolution, Physical Evolution, Item and Skill Creation, System Customization, and Task Generation. The note about future system expansions awaiting trigger conditions is intriguing; it implies the System has adaptive capabilities beyond my immediate design.
This framework is far more robust than I could have consciously designed in my exhausted state, Arin mused inwardly. He was no longer just an exceptional student; he was an architect of his own power, with a system that provided the precise tools for its construction.
Just then, a thought, subtle and almost inquisitive, emanated from Vera.
[ Query: Host has not yet defined 'Daily Quests'. System has configured the Quests based on Host subconscious development for himself. ]
For a moment, Arin felt a flicker of surprise. He had simply assumed such a fundamental system function would be pre-programmed. He focused on the designated section.
[ Missions and Daily Tasks ]
1. Mana Core Restoration:
Objective: Replenish Mana Core to 100%.
Progress: 26.5%
Reward: Double Arcane Frame effectiveness.
2. Personal Task: Prepare Before Departure:
Objective: Design and Optimize 5 unique skills for preparation for dungeon.
Progress: 0%
Reward: 'Apprentice Architect' Title Unlocked.
Arin stared at it, a wave of profound realization washing over him.
A dry, almost incredulous chuckle escaped him.
"This is truly... a personalized absolute," he muttered under his breath, a thrill of unprecedented control surging through his exhausted form.