The shop was silent except for the faint hum of the workshop portal, still shimmering faintly in the corner like a star refusing to fade.
Ethan lay sprawled across the bed, staring at the ceiling with a glazed look. His body ached,as the pain from the exercise he previously did starts setting in, his mind buzzed, and his soul felt like it had been chewed and spat out by a cosmic engine.
He groaned. "System, remind me never to do a thousand push-ups, sit-ups, and run ten kilometers again."
[Reminder: Host has already completed said tasks.]
"Yeah," he muttered, "and I regret every single one of them."
He sat up, rubbing his eyes. The room was dimly lit, shadows stretching long across the walls. For a moment, he just sat there silent thinking.
He'd made coins. He'd made tools. He'd even opened a literal divine workshop connected to his soul.
But something still felt… incomplete.
He glanced toward the workshop portal. The faint blue glow reflected in his eyes.
"What if…" he murmured, tapping his chin. "What if I could make something alive?"
The thought hit him like lightning. His eyes widened slightly.
[Warning: Biological creation is a complex process. Risks include neural strain, mental collapse, or....]
"I didn't ask for a safety lecture," Ethan cut in, stretching his fingers. "I'm just curious. Not saying I'll do it."
[Statistic probability: 97% that host proceeds despite warning.]
He glared. "You've been around me for too long."
Still… the idea refused to leave his head.
He'd created things that could move, glow, and even contain small enchantments.
But to breathe life into something… that was on a different level.
He walked toward the glowing portal, heart thudding faster with each step.
Inside the Workshop of Creations
The air was thicker this time. More alive. The floating glyphs rotated lazily, pulsing as if responding to his intent.
Ethan took a deep breath. "Alright. Let's see if this thing can handle something biological."
[Command recognized. Opening Biological Constructs Interface.]
The holographic console shifted the categories changed.
Now, glowing outlines appeared: Flora, Fauna, Sentient Forms each shimmering like constellations.
He hesitated for a moment. He didn't want to make something monstrous. Just… something small. Something gentle.
His gaze landed on an image that caught his eye a cat-like creature, small, fur shimmering like moonlight, tail tipped with faint light particles.
It looked elegant, peaceful, and… cute.
The kind of thing Mira would fall in love with instantly.
Ethan grinned faintly. "Yeah. Let's go with that one."
[Creation Blueprint selected: Lesser Lunar Beast (Variant Unknown).] [Warning: Biological creation requires immense mental focus. Abort if strain exceeds tolerance.]
"Got it," he muttered, flexing his fingers. "Let's do this."
The workshop darkened. Lines of light formed around him, connecting his body to the holographic construct. He could feel it the essence of creation rushing through him like wildfire.
Shapes formed in the air: bones, nerves, muscle, and soft fur woven from strands of light.
Each second felt like eternity. His head pounded. His breath quickened.
Sweat rolled down his temple. The creature's faint form pulsed like a heartbeat in front of him incomplete, fragile, waiting for life.
[Neural strain at 73%. Recommend cessation.]
"No… not yet…" he hissed, forcing the energy to stabilize.
His vision blurred. His veins glowed faintly gold.
He could feel his thoughts slipping like his mind was being pulled apart thread by thread.
"Come on… just a bit more…"
The creature's chest rose once as if inhaling for the first time.
And then everything went black.
A Few Hours Later
Ethan woke up to something soft brushing against his face.
"Ugh… what the…" he mumbled, half-conscious. Something warm and fuzzy was on his chest.
He blinked open his eyes… and froze.
A small, silvery-white creature sat atop him looking up with big, glowing sapphire eyes. Its fur shimmered faintly under the sunlight, and its tiny tail flicked like it was made of mist.
"Wha..!! ,what the hell…" he whispered, sitting up slowly. The creature tilted its head and let out a soft, melodic mew that made his heart melt instantly.
He blinked again. "Wait. Wait wait wait. I didn't actually… create you, right?"
[Correction: Host successfully completed first biological creation. Object classification — Living Construct.]
He stared blankly at the floating text. "I actually did it?"
[Affirmative.]
He slumped back into the bed, staring at the ceiling in disbelief. "I made… a living being…"
The creature hopped onto his shoulder and rubbed its head affectionately against his cheek, purring softly. Its body was warm, weight light like air.
Ethan hesitated for a moment, then smiled slightly. "…You're ridiculously cute, you know that?"
[Mood Analysis: Host appears emotionally attached to creation within 0.3 seconds.]
He groaned. "Don't start."
[Observation: Host is displaying paternal tendencies.]
"Stop."
[Potential Title Unlocked — "Creator of Life." Would host like to register this title publicly?]
"NO!"
The system paused.
[Rejection recorded.]
He sighed and glanced back at the creature. "What am I supposed to do with you now, huh?"
The little being yawned and curled up on his arm, falling asleep immediately.
[Query: Would host like to assign a designation to the living construct?]
Ethan thought for a moment. "Hmm… Luna."
[Designation accepted: Luna — Lesser Lunar Beast (Variant).]
He smiled faintly. "Alright, Luna. Welcome to… whatever this is."
Then, curiosity got the better of him. "Hey system, show me her status."
[Processing…] [Status Window — "Luna"] [Species: Lunar Beast (Unique Variant)] [Tier: ???] [Affiliation: Bound to Host's Soul Signature] [Potential: Undefined] [Abilities: ???, ???, ???] [Note: This entity possesses a life signature exceeding planetary standards.]
Ethan froze. "…What do you mean exceeding planetary standards?"
[Clarification: The created being surpasses the current world's natural power ceiling.]
He slowly turned toward Luna. The small creature was still sleeping breathing softly, tail twitching.
"You're telling me this adorable furball is stronger than the planet's strongest beings?"
[Affirmative.]
He stared for a long moment before collapsing back onto the floor. "I'm dead. I've actually broken reality."
[Correction: Reality remains intact. Barely.]
"Not helping!"
[Observation: Host's mental stability decreasing by 3%. Recommending deep breaths.]
He groaned, covering his face with both hands. "I was just trying to make something cute for my sister!"
[Success rate: 100%. System finds creation aesthetically pleasing.]
He shot a glare at the floating cube. "Are you… complimenting me?"
[Affirmative. System is in a good mood today.]
He blinked. "…What? You have moods now?"
[System is the will of the Overcosmos. Emotional simulation optional. Today's emotional state: amused.]
He narrowed his eyes. "That sounds dangerous."
[Agreed. Therefore, as acknowledgment of host's first successful living creation, System will grant a gift.]
"A gift?" Ethan sat up, curiosity rekindled.
[Affirmative. Reward issued: "Blueprint — Life Weaving Protocol (Tier Unknown)."] [Function: Allows safe manipulation and enhancement of living constructs without mental strain.]
Ethan blinked, stunned. "Wait, I can improve lifeforms now?"
[Affirmative. System suggests caution. Overuse may attract attention from higher-dimensional observers.]
He frowned. "That sounds… really ominous."
[Correct. Proceed with caution, Creator.]
He glared. "Don't call me that."
[Too late. Registered in System memory.]
"Ugh…"
Luna stirred slightly and crawled up his arm again, nestling against his neck. Her faint purrs vibrated against his skin warm, comforting.
For the first time in a long while, Ethan didn't feel alone.
He gently scratched her head, smiling faintly. "You're going to make Mira's day."
[Warning: Displaying entity in public may cause planetary anomalies.]
"…You're kidding."
[Negative. Entity's existence defies local ecosystem parameters.]
He stared blankly for a moment, then sighed deeply. "So I made a creature too powerful to show anyone. Fantastic."
[Encouragement Protocol: Host's progress is commendable.]
Ethan gave a dry laugh. "Yeah, commendably stupid."
He leaned back in his chair, Luna curled up on his lap, the faint light of the workshop flickering beside them.
For once, the silence felt peaceful.
[Additional Notice: Host is advised to avoid creating entities above planetary law standards. Such creations cannot be sold in the System Store.]
He blinked. "Wait so you're saying Luna can't even be listed?"
[Affirmative. Host's creation exceeds market regulations. The Store has rejected the item for being… unquantifiable.]
Ethan rubbed his temple. "So I made something too strong to sell. Great. Fantastic. I've made the cosmic equivalent of unsellable art."
[Correction: Made something too strong for the current world .]
"Even better!"
[Recommendation: Host should purchase the shop property promptly. Doing so will unlock the System's "Roulette of Wonders."]
He paused. "…Roulette?"
[Affirmative. The "Roulette of Wonders" allows host to spend Creation Points to acquire unique or rare items, concepts, or functions.]
Ethan narrowed his eyes. "That sounds suspiciously like gambling."
[Correction: It is selective probability-based resource allocation.]
"So gambling."
[Negative. Host simply exchanges points for the chance of profit.]
"That's literally gambling, you glorified slot machine."
[Statement: System guarantees fun, surprise, and a 0.0001% chance of divine-grade items.]
"…Scam."
[Clarification: Opportunity.]
Ethan sighed. "You're scamming me, aren't you?"
[System prefers the term incentivized spending.]
He rubbed his forehead. "I swear, you're evolving into a capitalist."
[Compliment registered.]
"Not a compliment!"
[Observation: Host's frustration indicates growing financial motivation. Roulette will be unlocked upon property purchase.]
Ethan groaned. "Yeah, yeah. I'll buy the stupid shop soon."
[Encouragement Protocol: Host's progress remains commendable.]
He gave a dry laugh. "Commendably stupid, you mean." He looked out the window as dusk crept in.....