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Chapter 2 - Chapter 2: The System Awakens

[System Binding Initiated…][Synchronizing with Host Soul: 1%... 12%... 34%...]

A mechanical voice echoed in the void.

Chi Yang's mind stirred. His eyes fluttered open.

He gasped, sitting up in a soft bed covered with warm sheets. Bright sunlight spilled through the window, casting golden lines across the wooden floor. The scent of soap, fresh linen, and flowers filled the room.

He was… alive.

But everything was different.

His body felt small. His hands—tiny. His voice, if he tried to speak, was light and childlike.

This… is my new life.

Before the thought fully settled, a chime echoed in his ears.

[System Sync Complete. Binding Successful. Host Soul Matched: Chi Yang.][Welcome to the Luck System.]

[Would you like a basic tutorial?]

Chi Yang blinked.

"…Yes."

[System Activated. Now explaining functions.]

[Luck System Overview]

Status Window – Displays Host's basic info, stats, and titles.

Shop – Exchange LP (Luck Points) for weapons, skills, items, and bloodlines.

Storage – Infinite space to store anything, accessible anytime.

Map – Displays current location, nearby entities, treasures, and events.

Quest System – Missions issued by the system; completion grants rewards and LP.

Divine Link – Host may communicate with the gods once per year through the system.

Chi Yang listened in awe. It felt like something out of a fantasy novel… and yet, it was real.

"System, show me my status."

[Scanning Host…][1%... 25%... 87%... Scan Complete.]

📊 STATUS

Name: Chi YangAge: 3 yearsLevel: 0 [0/100 EXP]LP (Luck Points): 0

Titles:

Child of Misfortune

The Boy Who Moved the Gods

World Traveler

HP: 100Strength: 2Agility: 1Defense: 1Luck: 0 (Originally -100)Charm: 2

Elemental Affinities:

Fire: 0%

Water: 0%

Earth: 0%

Wind: 0%

Space: 0%

Ice: 0%

Lightning: 0%

Light: 0%

Darkness: 0%

Skills: None

Chi Yang raised an eyebrow. "I'm still weak."

[Correct. Host's abilities are currently sealed. However…][Due to divine intervention, special blessings are now being applied.]

Suddenly, glowing divine symbols appeared in the air. Each one pulsed with a different color and power.

✨ Blessings Received:

Blessing of Luck(All misfortune removed. Luck stat normalized.)

Blessing of War(Strength, Agility, Defense: Temporarily Maxed.)

Blessing of Magic(All Elemental Affinities Unlocked.)

Blessing of Knowledge(Skill learning speed enhanced greatly.)

Blessing of Beauty and Love(Charm temporarily Maxed.)

Blessing of the Divine Blacksmith(Unlimited system shop access granted.)

Blessing of the Cultivator God(Host can cultivate and fight in multiple systems.)

Blessing of Beasts(Animals and magical beasts won't harm the host.)

Blessing of Space-Time(Host can access private dimension with time control.)

Chi Yang was stunned. Just reading them made his heart race.

"T-This… these aren't just blessings… They're cheat codes!"

[Correct. Host has been chosen by multiple gods for revival. Blessings were granted individually.]

Chi Yang's eyes narrowed.

"Why… so many blessings? What did I do to deserve this?"

[System does not hold that answer. Would you like to contact the gods?]

"…Yes. Let me speak to them."

[Establishing Divine Link… Connecting…]

A faint ringing echoed like a phone call across galaxies.

Then a familiar warm voice answered:

"Ah… Chi Yang. You've awakened."

"…You're the god from before, aren't you?"

"Yes. Though not all the blessings were mine. Many of us watched your life. Some of us cried. Others grew angry at your fate. So we all did what we could."

Chi Yang fell silent. He clenched his fists. "Why…? Why would gods care about someone like me?"

"Because you didn't give up. Not even when the world abandoned you. You endured it all without turning evil. That alone is worthy of a second chance."

Before he could ask more, the voice grew fainter.

"Our time is short. The system will guide you from here. Live well, Chi Yang."

Click.

The call ended.

Chi Yang stared at the ceiling, heart pounding with something he hadn't felt in years.

Hope.

"I've been given a second chance… I won't waste it."

He closed his eyes as sunlight warmed his face.

Tomorrow would be a new day.

A day where his story would truly begin.

[End of Chapter 2]

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