As soon as those words left my mouth, a scroll appeared before me. Unintelligible characters pasted upon it before transforming into a language I could understand – yet, one I didn't know nonetheless.
The words were printed in a curvy font, with a little box at the bottom that was left empty,
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Official documentation of the {USKU} – to be upheld with honour, with the liability for breaking this sacred arrangement being the erasure of your soul and/or digital presence in existence.
Terms:
1. The Effortless Equanimity System will become completely subordinated to system holder Yukio Akachi. The system will never attempt to attack or plan the demise of Yukio Akachi. Furthermore, the system will act only in the benefit of Yukio Akachi.
2. Yukio Akachi will not attempt to kill The Effortless Equanimity System, however, he is allowed to condemn it as punishment in circumstances he deems acceptable.
3. The Effortless Equanimity System will inhibit the soul of Yukio Akachi, yet will never siphon any of his soul energy unless given explicit permission from him.
4. If one of either of the entities agreeing to this {USKU} die, the other will follow
Notes: This document shall be sealed within the depths of the library of ########, any physical, spiritual or conceptual changes of the parties involved shall be instantly updated upon this document.
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"This sure is… interesting, I don't think I'd really wanna know what 'soul erasure' feels like. So, how do we agree to this?" I asked curiously, and as if on cue, another note was added beneath the empty box.
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note: speak your consent whilst not under duress, the other party has five second to consent after the first party does it.
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["You ready?"]
"Yep, I fully consent to this {USKU}." Upon my words, the room began to feel heavier, like the air around me just got denser, it was honestly rather spectacular considering the large influx of multicoloured particles that emerged around the magical parchment.
Then, the system spoke up, but this time, it was different to how it spoke before. Its voice came out with deep reverence and honesty, there was not a trace of worry evident in its voice. Furthermore, the voice didn't enter my mind this time, but rather, it projected itself out onto the material world.
It carried a much more maturer tone as it stated, ["I, The Effortless Equanimity System, solemnly swear to uphold this {USKU} for all of eternity, accepting Yukio Akachi as my one and only master."]
'Wow, what a speech.' I thought, fascinated at the emotion and depth in that single declaration. And then, the lights went out.
I blinked, and I wasn't in the penthouse any-more, no, I was in a completely different location.
I was floating in the dead of space, hanging still in that elevated position as I looked around completely awestruck. Beside me floated another being, they had no form, no shape, made of pure data as their body glitched in and out of reality, they turned to look at me, and I could feel its emotions permeate the air like a depiction of what they were currently feeling. Happiness, eagerness, complete acceptance of what was about to occur.
'The system,' I guessed, and I was right, for just a single second later, it formless body started convulsing in a wide array of shapes as it flowed directly into my chest – into my soul.
I blinked once more, and I was back in the penthouse, everything was the same as it was moments ago, the tall, silver walls. Turning back I could see the still wide open sliding doors leading out towards the balcony, as well as the blue sky in which the sun shone brightly as it had done before.
[The union ritual has concluded, both parties have agreed to the {USKU} and their beings are now bound eternally, the system is initiating]
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[System initiated, The Effortless Equanimity System welcomes you, Yukio Akachi]
"Wow," I muttered as I gazed at the golden holographic screens which were projected in front of me. They carried precise detail with a luxurious and rather vintage outline all around the signs, as well as a 3D interface which seemed to be more than just an average hologram.
"That's… Beautiful…", Once again, I was left standing still in awe as I looked at the system in it's now true form.
["Heh, I'm glad ya' like it, I made this 'specially with ya love of all things beautiful in mind"] the system stated proudly said in self-appreciation, ["Now, wanna see what else I can do? Just say 'status' in your mind to open your personal panel."]
'hm, status', I thought, steadily accentuating each part of the word to ensure that, hopefully, the screen will pop up, and in fact it did.
["Ya' know, you don't have to be so thorough next time… just say the word clearly and you're all good. No need for such ceremony…"]
"yeah, yeah, whatever. A man's first time is important you know, now then, lets see this 'status'" I replied uninterestedly, uncaring for the systems words, because now all of my attention was on my status.
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[name – Yukio Akachi]
[mana core rank – 0]
[disposition: N/A]
[affinities: N/A]
[concepts: N/A
[stats:
physicality: 7
mana: infinite
vitality: 12]
[abilities: effortless affinity alignment, gift of boundless mana ((heaven's blessed))]
[physiques: True gluttony physique (To be activated)]
[Domain(s): Sanctuary (true realm)]
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"…" There really wasn't anything I could say in this moment, so, once again I stood rooted, shocked and, also, I was vibrating in pure, visceral delight.
'wow, truly, my life is about to turn upside down…'
"hmm, hey system, this infinite mana means that whenever I wanna cast any spells or use my affinities and abilities and stuff, I will never get tired and will never have to stop, right?"
["Spot on."]
"is there a way for me to see what the things I have do? They're not exactly… clear."
And at my words, new panels emerged with the same colour scheme and design as the other one, this time providing descriptions to the boons I was just bestowed, as well as an invited surprise.