Chapter Two: Quite Interesting
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"Quite interesting." Ethan pondered deeply over the memories swirling in his mind. Though he was a newcomer in this world, he was already profoundly captivated by the wonders of this extraordinary realm.
In Ethan's original world, he had no family ties, nothing to hold him back—there was little for him to care about.
This world harbored all manner of bizarre abilities?
Goodness, this is remarkable.
Ethan stood up, surveying his "pigsty," which was truly quite an eyesore. After a moment of contemplation, he resigned himself to picking up clothes scattered haphazardly across the floor, deftly hanging them back in the closet as per his memory.
The scattered paper balls ignited within Ethan an impulse to blow his nose.
How infuriating! As an awakened being, why on earth was he still catching a cold?
Honestly, what a shameful situation for you, Ethan Bell!
As Ethan grumbled about Ethan Bell, he filled garbage bags with the crumpled paper, ultimately collecting two large sacks. The sight left him feeling utterly despondent.
How could someone so handsome and clean-cut be so disheveled?
Was this attire his sister's idea?
With a frown, Ethan continued tidying up.
In his memories, Ethan Bell always seemed to be this "untidy," especially after their parents departed three years ago. Following that life-altering event, Ethan Bell's behavior changed dramatically, becoming increasingly unruly without guidance.
However, such unruliness was still within tolerable limits until two months ago, when Ethan Bell's awakening during the graduation ceremony marked the onset of a rampant and arrogant disposition.
Perhaps his attitude shifted disproportionately after stepping into the life of an awakener?
Such an imbalanced mindset reached its zenith three days ago.
Hmm?
Ethan paused, gently placing the garbage bag at the door, his memories cluing him in on something extraordinary.
A system!?
Inner Vision Star Map!?
How could Ethan Bell possess such a system?
Could it be that Ethan Bell truly was the Chosen One, endowed with a golden finger, leading him to such a profound change in attitude—believing himself to be the best in the world?
And yet, just as his "world's best" persona had begun to flourish, he was swiftly put in check by a slap from his own sister?
Ethan carefully opened the inner vision, revealing a virtual silhouette of Ethan at the center.
This ethereal Ethan served merely as a background image with three prominent sections displayed:
1. Star Power.
2. Star Skills.
3. Basic Techniques.
At the top of the Star Power section, a constellation map emerged.
Nine dim stars formed the shape of a spoon, resembling the layout of the "Big Dipper," but with a somewhat elongated handle, adding two more faded stars to make a total of nine.
The nine stars, interconnected by barely visible twinkling points, circled around the "spoon" constellation,
Above the constellation, a clear line of text read:
Star Power: Stardust Period LV.2.
Stardust Period?
Ethan wore a peculiar expression as he slowly settled onto a single bed, reflecting intently. Gradually, he understood that the Stardust Period is a classification of the quantity of Star Power contained within an awakener's body.
Above the Stardust Period, there exist the Nebula Period, the Galaxy Period, the Star Sea Period, and the Starry Sky Period. It seems that society only recognizes up to the Starry Sky Period, while higher classifications may exist—yet these remain mere legends, unverified.
Ethan instinctively ruffled his hair, gazing at his star map, and felt a stirring excitement within.
The second section presented succinctly labeled letters: Star Skills.
To Ethan’s disappointment, this section was utterly empty—nothing at all.
Not a single skill?
Was it really that impoverished?
Ethan shook his head and turned his attention to the third section, where new information finally appeared.
Third Section Basic Techniques:
Basic Combat {Bronze Quality LV.1, Upgradable}
Abundant Star Power {Bronze Quality LV.1, Upgradable}
And that was it.
Ethan understood the meaning of Basic Combat, but what did Bronze Quality signify? Was it the lowest tier? Moreover, what on earth did Abundant Star Power entail?
With a thought, Ethan scrutinized further: Abundant Star Power: The speed of accumulation and recovery of Star Power {Bronze Quality LV.1, Upgradable}.
Goodness, this is incredible.
The first section presented me with a "Big Dipper Nine Stars" constellation.
The second section had a barren star skill section.
The third section revealed two basic skills, both appearing quite useful, and they could even be upgraded?
Is this why Ethan Bell felt emboldened to run his mouth?
“Ethan Bell!” At that moment, a chilling voice echoed from outside the door, tinged with irritation, each word seemingly squeezed out through clenched teeth.
The next instant, the door swung open, revealing Elena, adorned in a snow-white dress, her complexion fair and striking!
“Are you truly not going to eat… hmm?” Elena paused, surveying the room once cluttered with crumpled papers and chaos, now inexplicably tidy.
Her dark eyes scanned the room before resting on Ethan, who sat on the bed in a daze. Her angry expression softened slightly as she stated coldly, “Time to eat.”
With that, she turned and left.
Ethan blinked in surprise. Hadn't she just said earlier, "Don't expect to eat"? And hadn't she slapped Ethan Bell?
How long had it been? Half an hour? She had come back so eagerly to announce mealtime?
Although Ethan Bell was merely 16 years old and the younger brother of Elena, at this moment, Ethan Bell had practically been erased from existence—it felt as if he had been banished to another realm!
The new Ethan, however, was a 25-year-old adult. Through the girl's actions, he discerned a hint of her tsundere nature.
Still, on another note, this girl's appearance was indeed commendable.
Her only flaw throughout was,
an apparent lack of curves,
giving her a somewhat flat impression...
Ethan quickly tidied the bed as memories guided his movements. Navigating through the house, which measured 120 square meters and comprised three rooms with a living area, was quite manageable. Except for Ethan Bell's previous disarray, the rest of the space was clean, well-decorated, and reflected the aesthetic sensibilities of its inhabitant.
After depositing the two garbage bags at the doorstep, Ethan returned to the bathroom to wash his hands thoroughly before entering the kitchen.
Meanwhile, Elena was gathering her long, dark hair into a ponytail, still offering Ethan a frosty demeanor.
Though her face remained icy, she found herself quietly pondering—what happened to Ethan Bell?
Had her slap managed to "wake" him?
In truth, Elena was not inherently violent; she had never struck Ethan Bell before. While her cool disposition made warmth difficult for her, she cared for Ethan Bell in her own quiet ways.
Two months prior, she had been secretly delighted at Ethan Bell's awakening. However, after that event, misfortune descended upon them. Since their parents had left three years ago, Ethan Bell had become increasingly difficult to manage, but the awakening two months earlier escalated his behavior to a notable level of arrogance—especially three days ago, when Ethan Bell had behaved quite wildly.
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