The next morning, the world was bathed in the soft light of dawn as I sat under the oak tree, feeling the cool breeze against my skin. The events of the previous night still lingered in my mind, and I couldn't shake the feeling of awe and confusion. A system in a world of magic—it was strange, to say the least.
"Hey, System," I said aloud, breaking the morning silence. "There's something that's been bothering me."
"Oh, this should be good," the system replied, its voice dripping with sarcasm. "What is it now, kid?"
I rolled my eyes, already accustomed to its cheeky attitude. "It's just... strange. In my past life, I read a lot of books about magic. And I also read stories about systems. But I never read anything that combined both. Why do I have a system in a world where magic already thrives?"
"Ah, the existential questions," the system replied, almost amused. "You're right, it's not exactly common. But then again, you're not exactly common, are you?"
I frowned, considering its words. "What do you mean?"
"Think about it, Aric. You're an Eclipsian Mage—something this world has never seen before. It makes sense that your power would come with something unique. The system is here to help you navigate that uniqueness, to unlock your potential in ways traditional magic can't."
I sat back, absorbing this information. "So, the system is here because my magic is different?"
"Bingo. You're not just any mage, kid. You're something new, something this world hasn't encountered. The system is designed to help you harness that power, to guide you on your journey."
I nodded slowly, beginning to understand. "But why me? Why was I chosen for this?"
"Oh, the big 'why me' question. Classic," the system said with a chuckle. "Honestly, I don't have all the answers. But think about your past life, about the struggles you faced. Maybe this is your chance to prove yourself, to show that you're more than what everyone thinks you are."
I thought about my previous life, about how I had always felt like an outsider, a misfit. And now, in this new world, I had a chance to be something extraordinary. "I guess that makes sense," I said quietly. "But it's still a lot to take in."
"No one said it would be easy," the system replied, its tone unusually serious. "But you've got potential, kid. More than you realize. And with my help, you're going to unlock that potential and show this world what an Eclipsian Mage can do."
I couldn't help but smile at its words. Despite its sarcastic and rude demeanor, the system seemed to believe in me. And maybe, just maybe, I could start to believe in myself too.
"Alright," I said, standing up and dusting myself off. "Let's get started. What do I need to do next?"
"Now that's the spirit," the system said, its usual cheekiness returning. "We've got a lot of work ahead of us, so let's get to it. Your next step is to strengthen that spark you managed to produce last night. Practice makes perfect, and you're going to need a lot of practice."
I nodded, feeling a renewed sense of determination. As I began my training, focusing on the energy within me, I couldn't help but feel that this was the beginning of something incredible. With the system's guidance, I was ready to embrace my destiny, no matter how strange or challenging it might be.
And so, under the watchful eye of the system, I began to hone my abilities, ready to face whatever the future held.