[Max's POV]
I stared at the glowing screen in front of me as the Class selection process began. My heart was pounding, but I waited patiently. Whatever came next… it would define my journey.
[Scanning Player's Talent, Soul, and Fate for suitable Class options]
[ERROR!!]
[ERROR!!]
My breath hitched. Not again! Did I need to strengthen my Soul or do something about my Fate? But before panic could take over, the next message appeared—
and my confusion turned into disbelief.
[Player's Soul is beyond the Tower's scanning capabilities]
[Player is not bound by Fate]
[No suitable Class available for Player]
[Creating Class suitable for Player...] ×2
[Tapping into Player's Bloodline and Physique to create a worthy Class]
[Due to unique circumstances, Player has only one option for Class selection]
[Class chosen by default]
[Congratulations, Player Max, for obtaining the Unique Class: The LimitBreaker]
[For such a special feat, the Tower rewards you with 1000 Myth Points]
I couldn't help but smile. "The LimitBreaker, huh? That's one hell of a name."
I opened the Class tab, eager to see what made it so special.
[Class – The LimitBreaker]
[Player is a being unbound by this Existence. No laws, rules, or limits can restrain him. He can manipulate any aspect of this Existence according to his will]
[Class Effect – Use the word 'LimitBreak' followed by your will or intent to apply it on any target—be it a person, object, or even an Authority]
[The Tower adds a new condition for Player Max: Because of your Class, you possess an unfair advantage]
[By the Authority of the Creator: If Player Max uses his Class to gain an unfair advantage, a Penalty will be applied]
[The severity of the Penalty will be decided solely by the Tower's Administrator]
For a few seconds, I just stared at the screen… then burst out laughing.
"Pfft—HAHAHAHA! I'm so damn OP the Tower had to add extra rules just for me!" I wiped a tear, still grinning. "Oh, I'm so tempted to test my Class effect, but judging by that 'Authority of The Creator' line… it's not gonna be easy to bypass, huh?"
[Smart]
I smirked. "Heh, thought so."
Then another question popped into my head. "By the way, how much time has passed here? Is there a limit to how long I can stay?"
[This is a limbo space. Time flows extremely slowly here. Most players finish their Awakening and leave, but you can take your time. In the outside world, only about a minute will pass after you exit]
I raised an eyebrow. The system sounds almost… human. Still, I brushed the thought aside.
"So, is there anything else left?"
[Player's Awakening and Class selection are complete.]
[Since Player Max is unbound by Fate, the Tower grants the Title: 'Fateless.']
[You receive a starter package of 100 Myth Coins and 5 Myth Points.]
[From now on, all answers will cost either Myth Coins or Myth Points.]
I checked my updated profile:
[Myth Points – 1005]
[Myth Coins – 100]
[Title(s): Fateless]
[Fateless – A Title bestowed upon one who is not bound by Fate. You walk a path with no predestination. Beware—your choices may shape or shatter the fates of others.]
"Whoa, that sounds more like a warning than a reward," I muttered. "Still… warnings can be useful."
With the Awakening complete, I turned my focus to my gear. The Shop was locked, so I couldn't buy skills yet.
Guess I'll use my abilities to upgrade what I have.
I placed my hand on the hilt of my katana and activated my Innate Ability.
In an instant, dozens of katanas materialized around me—fifty in total, hovering midair before dropping neatly onto the ground.
"Fifty swords. Not bad."
I focused on my Talent, Fusion, and began merging two at a time.
Halfway through, I paused. "Wait, how high do weapon ranks even go?"
[5 Myth Coins.]
"Ah—hold up." I grinned and used my ability to multiply my Myth Points and Coins.
[Myth Points – 1005 ×50 = 50,250]
[Myth Coins – 100 ×50 = 5,000]
"Now that's better." I paid the cost.
[-5 Myth Coins]
[Weapon and Artifact Tiers range from 0 to 21. Tier depends on the blacksmith's level. Each Tier is divided by material quality:
Basic > Common > Uncommon > Rare > Epic > Legendary > Mythical > Ancient > Primordial.]
"Which Tier can I use right now? Deduct the cost automatically," I said.
[-5 Myth Coins]
[Player can use Tier 0 weapons up to the Planetary Level.]
[Suggestion: Increase your Grade for smoother communication.]
"Noted," I nodded. "Let's finish my weapons first."
After several rounds of fusion, I ended up with one Primordial Katana and forty-six Ancient Katanas.
The Primordial one stood out—sleek, elegant, with dark multicolored patches along its sheath. The black blade shimmered with a faint cosmic glow.
A weapon that screamed perfection—balance, weight, sharpness, beauty.
I didn't have any Inspect skills, so I asked the Tower to analyze it.
[-15 Myth Coins]
[Name – ???]
[Type – Living Weapon]
[Rank – Primordial Tier 0 (Growth Type)]
[Bond – None]
[Abilities –
1. Indestructible (nothing in this Existence can break this blade)
2. Ever-changing (can alter form at Player's will)
3. Compatible with all forms of Energy
4. 1000× base damage
5. 5× bonus damage with elemental enhancement]
"Wait, it became a Living Weapon?" I exclaimed. "That's awesome! But why does it say no Bond? I made it, shouldn't it already be linked to me?"
[-5 Myth Coins]
[To form a bond, Player must drop their blood on the blade and assign a name.]
"Ah, simple enough." I pricked my finger and let a drop of blood fall onto the blade.
The moment my blood touched it, the sword began to glow with brilliant white light, humming like it was alive—waiting for my voice.
I smiled. "Your name will be…"
The glowing blade hummed softly in my hands, resonating with my heartbeat. The light wasn't blinding—just pure. Warm. Alive.
It was waiting.
For me.
A weapon born from my Talent, strengthened by my will, and now… it wanted my name.
I smiled and whispered,
"Your name will be—Lamina Veri."
The moment the word left my lips, the sword pulsed with power. The light around it turned into waves of black and white energy swirling together—darkness devouring light, and light reclaiming darkness in an endless cycle.
[Bond established successfully]
[Weapon Name: Lamina Veri]
[Type – Living Weapon]
[Rank – Primordial Tier 0 (Growth Type)]
[Hidden Effect Unlocked – Energy Assimilation]
The screen flickered for a second before stabilizing. My eyes widened as a faint thread of energy connected my chest to the blade. I could feel it—its presence, its hunger, its loyalty.
It wasn't just a weapon anymore.
It was alive.
And it was mine.
I swung it once, and the air split like paper. The sheer sharpness created a ripple in the limbo space, distorting the view around me.
"Damn…" I muttered in awe. "You really are something special, huh, Lamina?"
The blade let out a faint hum—like a purr of acknowledgment.
[Bond Stability: 100%]
[Lamina Veri recognizes Player Max as its Master.]
[Current Growth Limit: Planetary Stage.]
"Planetary Stage, huh? That's a lot of room to grow." I grinned. "Guess we'll be climbing together, partner."