Ryo went back to his dormitory after dinner, his head still spinning from all that had occurred. Having changed into a plain top and pants, he flopped onto the bed, gazing up at the ceiling as his mind whirred.
Dinner conversations replayed in his mind—students debating human food and culture, their interest in why humans did not possess supernatural powers but had distinct traditions and foods. Others had even asked if they could sample human food just because they were so different nutritionally.
And then there was the subject of classes tomorrow.
With a groan, Ryo remembered the
first-day plan:
Morning: History lesson on various races.
Afternoon: General battle training.
Evening: Open time and course selection preparation.
The academy made the students go through all the core subjects before selecting their specialization courses, which they would need to submit within a month.
His sigh grew deeper.
Classes? How was he going to concentrate on classes when he had already died twice?
He rolled over onto his side, his body still light—a residual effect of whatever was occurring to him. And then, his mind turned back to what had been going on in the last few hours—or days?
The voice in his head, the powers releasing, the fatalities and retrogressions… What was occurring to him?
As if responding to his thoughts, a brilliant blue screen instantly appeared before him.
Ryo's eyes went wide with shock. He recoiled, stumbling out of balance—
Thud!
He landed on the floor with a groan, massaging his back as he gazed at the hovering screen. His heart racing, his eyes scanned the glowing text.
It wasn't an illusion. It was real.
[STATUS WINDOW]
Name: Ryo Takashi
Race: Human (???)
Title(s): The Accidental Supreme, The Banished One, The One Who Returned from Dead
Level: 1
Abilities:
Limitless Regression (Regress upon death, improving decisions and power.)
Paradox Physique (A body that defies mortality, constantly evolving.)
Infinite Regeneration (Heals instantly from wounds, almost-immortal.)
Blood Rampage (Strength and speed boost when bloodlust is initiated.)
Blood Weaponry (Manipulate blood to create weapons.)
Hemokinesis (Manipulate blood flow in self and others.)
Regeneration Boost (Vampiric regeneration at a higher rate.)
Blood Puppetry (Briefly control weakened foes through their blood.)
Ryo's breathing accelerated.
Titles. Levels. Abilities.
What the hell was this?
His fists closed. This wasn't right. It wasn't possible.
But in the back of his mind, he was puzzled.
And it was only the start.