CHAPTER 13 — THE FOURTH BIRTHDAY (Part 3 of 6)
The Day His Real Evolution Began
18 March 2014 — Morning
Árman woke to the sound of gentle applause and laughter.
Balloons filled the ceiling.
Ribbons curled around the lamps.
Golden letters spelled:
"FELIZ ANIVERSÁRIO, ÁRMAN!"
He blinked sleepily, white hair messy, little arms stretching as Helena scooped him up with teary joy.
"My beautiful angel is four today!"
Leonardo kissed his head, whispering,
"Meu príncipe… growing so fast."
He smiled at them with innocence—
the perfect image of a normal child.
No one had the faintest idea what today meant.
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A Celebration Overflowing with Love
By noon the entire mansion was alive.
Relatives.
Family friends.
Business partners.
The Duarte family from across the street.
Everyone was there.
And every single person brought gifts:
plush toys
tiny designer outfits
puzzles
books
a mini electric car
a hand-carved wooden cradle from Ricardo
a golden anklet from Sofia
and Mateo proudly gifting him a drawing of stick figures holding hands
Everywhere he turned, he was adored.
He laughed.
He giggled.
He ran around chasing balloons with his cousins.
He hugged Clara when she tripped.
He let Lucas pull his hair into tiny pigtails.
Just a normal little boy.
Just a normal celebration.
But deep inside… he was waiting.
Waiting for night.
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Evening — The House Falls Silent
Late at night, after cake, after dancing, after endless kisses from grandparents…
He yawned softly.
Leo lifted him gently and carried him upstairs.
"Someone is sleepy," he chuckled.
Helena tucked him into his crib, kissing his forehead.
"Goodnight, meu anjo."
The lights dimmed.
The door closed.
Silence.
Darkness.
And then—
His eyes opened, crystal-clear.
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"System… let's begin."
A soft blue glow formed in his vision.
[Happy fourth birthday, Master.
What would you like to do first?]
He didn't hesitate.
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1. "Buy Thermal Resistance."
A gentle chime.
[Thermal Resistance purchased.]
[Description unlocked.]
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"Thermal Resistance" — Base Description
A passive ability that allows the user to withstand increased levels of heat and cold.
Improves natural bodily tolerance, reducing physical strain from temperature changes.
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2. 10000x Fold Multiplier Activates
At once, his main ability flared.
Heat.
Cold.
Fire.
Frost.
All elements surged in intensity through the multiplier.
The skill shattered and reformed.
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"Transcendent Thermal Immunity" — Upgraded by 10000× Fold
Type: Passive
Quality: Divine-Grade
Description:
The user becomes immune to all earthly temperatures—
heat, cold, fire, frost, plasma-level heat, absolute-zero cold.
No environmental temperature can harm the user.
No flames can burn him.
No ice can freeze him.
His body adapts instantly and effortlessly.
Even standing at the core of a volcano or at the bottom of the Arctic would feel like room temperature.
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3. Instant Max Skill Triggered
The already divine skill evolved further.
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"Eternal Elemental Body" — MAX Evolution
Effect:
Your cells permanently absorb and neutralize all thermal energy.
Your metabolic system restructures to maintain perfect equilibrium.
Your physical durability increases drastically.
You are unaffected by:
Fire
Ice
Heatwaves
Blizzards
Lightning temperature spikes
Magical fire/ice equivalents
Your body becomes a perfect thermal constant.
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4. "System… buy Merge & Synthesis Skill."
A clear chime.
[Skill purchased.]
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"Merge & Synthesis" — Base Description
Allows the user to combine two or more skills, arts, or techniques into a single, evolved form.
Quality depends on user talent and energy.
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Upgraded by 10000× Fold
The ability exploded with power.
It became something far beyond simple merging.
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"Supreme Creative Fusion" — Upgraded
Quality: Divine-Grade
Description:
User can fuse ANY skills, techniques, arts, breathing forms, elemental bodies, or even concepts.
Fusion results always surpass the sum of their parts.
Failure rate: 0%.
Limit: None.
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Instant Max Skill Activates
The skill shifts into something that only a chosen being could ever wield.
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"Origin-Force Synthesis" — MAX Evolution
Effect:
You can merge abilities down to the fundamental laws behind them.
Every fusion becomes a new, unique, primordial technique impossible for others to replicate.
You become a creator of unprecedented abilities.
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5. "Buy Elf Breathing."
[Purchased.]
A soft golden light filled his chest.
"Elf Breathing" — Base Description
A natural, ancient breathing style from the Elven race.
Improves vitality, lifespan, calmness, and natural mana circulation.
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6. "Buy Sun Breathing."
[Purchased.]
Radiant heat flowed through him.
"Sun Breathing" — Base Description
The original breathing technique that mimics the sun.
Grants explosive power, internal heat resonance, and physical amplification.
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7. "Use Origin-Force Synthesis to fuse both."
A thunderous chime rang.
Golden light (Elf Breathing)
+
Fiery red light (Sun Breathing)
Both swirled around him.
Merged.
Exploded.
Evolved.
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A New Technique Is Born
"Eternal Solar Heartbreath" — Unique Skill (Created)
Type: Primordial Breathing
Quality: Origin-Grade (above Divine)
Description:
A breathing technique that merges the calm vitality of the elves
with the blazing power of the sun.
Effects:
Converts breath into energy
Strengthens organs and bones
Circulates mana perfectly
Heals micro-damage instantly
Increases lifespan
Enhances physical growth
Strengthens willpower
Improves beauty and radiant aura
Allows natural elemental absorption
No overheating.
No exhaustion.
No backlash.
Perfect harmony of life and fire.
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8. His Final Wish Tonight
He whispered:
"System… I want infinite stamina."
A chime like the ringing of fate answered.
[Wish granted.]
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9. His New Status Window
"System… show me my new status."
A perfectly clear window opened.
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"STATUS — ÁRMAN AZEVEDO"
Age: 4
Race: Human (Evolving)
Body State: Perfect Juvenile Foundation
Stamina: ∞ (Infinite)
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Skills
"Language Master" — MAX
Understand, speak, write, read all languages on Earth.
"One-Click Max Level"
Instantly maxes the quality of any purchased skill.
"Supreme Comprehension" — MAX
Absolute understanding of all concepts.
"Origin-Force Synthesis" — MAX
Fuse any abilities into superior forms.
"10000× Fold Multiplier" — MAX
All gains—physical, mental, financial, skill-based—multiplied by 10,000×.
"Eternal Elemental Body" — MAX
Immunity to all temperatures.
"Eternal Solar Heartbreath" — Origin-Grade
Primordial breathing technique.
Infinite stamina.
Perfect growth.
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And Then… He Smiled.
A calm, pure child's smile.
To the world, he was still just a beautiful four-year-old boy sleeping in a crib.
To the universe, he was something far greater.
Tonight was just the beginning.