Getting A System In A Modern World

Silas was very curious to know more about the benefits that his two Parachronic genes, which had evolved and fused, would give him.

He already knew that they had fused together and given him a completely new superpower, but he wanted to know if there was more to it. He wanted to have every important piece of information in his grasp, especially when there was potentially a being that might take interest in his world.

He also wanted to know what changes had been made to the system points to stat points conversion rate. He could already guess that the conversion rate had gone up, but by how much exactly? He had no idea.

[Host, do you know why your cells were experiencing an endless cycle of death and rebirth?] the system asked, surprising Silas.

It was a question he thought he already knew the answer to, but the system's inquiry made him feel that he might have been wrong.

"Isn't it because my body couldn't handle the excessive stat points I was forcing into it, and the Regeneration superpower was too weak to completely solve the problem that followed?" he asked curiously.

[You're partially correct, Host. Yes, the first reason why your body was in that condition was because of your reckless decision, but the main reason is because of the Parachronic genes linked to your Regeneration superpower,] the system said, causing Silas to narrow his eyes as he fell into deep thought.

Silas already knew his body had suffered because he had pushed it too far, adding more stat points than it could handle. But how were the Regeneration Parachronic genes the main reason for his body's previous condition?

Before he could ask the system, he felt knowledge flooding his mind, giving him information on the Parachronic genes and how they work. Silas knew the origin of the knowledge was from the vague memories.

Parachronic genes are special genetic structures and makeup in a person that grant individuals superhuman abilities. It's just like how DNA carries the identity of a person, with the difference being that Parachronic genes carry the superpower identity of the person.

These genes remain mostly dormant until the person takes the Gene Enhancement Serum (GES), which activates and strengthens them. While the genes can awaken naturally, this usually only unlocks a small and significantly weakened portion of the person's superpower.

The Gene Enhancement Serum permanently alters the Parachronic genes. Upon intake, the serum rewrites key sequences within the Parachronic gene, making them dark-energy-compatible on a molecular level. The process is akin to a one-time reprogramming, where the genes are "taught" how to handle and safely process dark energy going forward.

This means that after Silas took the GES, his Matter Manipulation Parachronic genes were reprogrammed and taught how to handle dark energy.

As he continued to go through the information in his head, he began to understand that the dark energy absorbed by a person is stored in the Parachronic genes. The Parachronic genes channel the dark energy and allow it to flow throughout the body.

As he processed the information in his head, he could already guess how the Regeneration Parachronic genes were the problem.

This was because they hadn't gone through the process that the Matter Manipulation Parachronic genes had gone through.

Still, Silas felt that something wasn't right. As far as he was aware, superpowers could only be awakened in two ways: naturally or through the GES.

Since he had already awakened his with the help of the GES, how did he awaken another?

Also, from the information in his head, he knew that these genes were very volatile and extremely sensitive entities. If so, why hadn't they reacted to the dark energy that was flowing through his body?

He didn't need to ask, as the system gave him a response.

[I destroyed one of the Parachronic genes linked to your Matter Manipulation superpower and forcefully revived and altered it, using the vitality of the tree you were resting on. This made the gene mutate, and that's how you got your new superpower.]

Silas nodded when he heard the system's response.

With the explanation from the system and the information in his head, he was able to understand everything.

The reason the dark energy and the new Parachronic genes didn't react was that the dark energy coursing through Silas's body carried a unique signature, imprinted by the Matter Manipulation Parachronic genes. This energy was familiar to his body, but the newly awakened Regeneration genes were not. His body saw them as intruders—foreign elements that didn't belong.

The Regeneration genes were attempting to heal his body, but at the same time, his original genes were attacking them, seeing the new genes as a threat.

This internal war had thrown his body into chaos. His original Parachronic genes were destroying everything touched by the Regeneration genes, while the Regeneration genes, in turn, tried to repair the damage. This constant cycle of destruction and healing was what had caused the bizarre state of death and rebirth within him.

Silas sighed when he finally understood everything. He had no one to blame but himself. His actions had caused it all.

"System, what about the changes to the conversion rate?"

[New conversion rate: 10,000 system points = 1 stat point.]

Silas blinked in surprise. He was surprised by the new conversion rate, feeling it was quite pricey, but he wasn't worried, as he had more than enough system points and had the means to acquire even more.

There was something else Silas was curious about.

"System, you said that I went through my first evolution metamorphosis. How many evolution metamorphoses are there?"

[Every time you rank up your superpower, you will also have to max out your stats and go through an evolution metamorphosis before you can rank up again.]

"If I understand this right, if I increase my superpower rank to F, then I will also have to max out my stats and go through an evolution metamorphosis before I can rank up to E?"

[Yes.]

Silas felt that something was strange. This evolution metamorphosis process... he felt no familiarity with it, and this meant it wasn't part of the vague memories he had.

"System, what's the highest rank that someone has achieved in the evolution metamorphosis?" Silas asked, wanting to confirm something.

[Host, this is something unique to you. You will have to find out everything by yourself.]

Silas sighed when he heard this. He still had a question he wanted to ask the system.

"How many stat points do I need to max out my stats?"

[1000 points for each stat.]

"Well, 50 million system points isn't much," Silas said with a smile.

He was very much looking forward to the future. He wanted to know what he would achieve with his superpower.

He looked at Luna, who was sitting beside him, and ruffled her hair.

{Why did you do that?}

"Do what?" Silas asked with a mischievous smile.

{Why did you ruffle my hair?} Luna asked, glaring daggers at him.

"Because I felt like doing so," Silas said with a smile, as he looked at the opening through which rays of sunlight were streaking into the warehouse.

"Time to finally see the sun after so long."