Beggar system (2)

"Proceed!"

[System Level: 1 At this level, the system provides basic services. Please lower your expectations accordingly to avoid disappointment. You can access the following features:

1. Reincarnation Points

2. Revealed Abilities

3. Information Chamber

4. Notebook

5. Open Query

6. Map

... We’re currently developing new features. Stay tuned!]

The system interface was straightforward—perhaps overly so. I couldn't decide whether to laugh at its dry humor or dive into exploring the features it had laid out before me.

"Six features, huh."

The second and third caught my attention. I needed to learn more about this world and uncover the abilities of this body. However, I decided to explore each feature systematically.

'Reincarnation Points.'

[ Current Reincarnation Points: 0

Reincarnation Points are your currency within the system. You’ll need them for almost everything—upgrading, purchasing new features, and much more. We recommend collecting some immediately.

Please forgive this generous system for its lack of assistance; collecting Reincarnation Points is entirely your responsibility. ]

Zero? Not even a single point?

I grumbled inwardly, It didn’t even provide a way to earn these points... just a simple explanation that hardly helps.

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“What a limited system this is!”

Letting out a slow exhale, I continued.

'Revealed Abilities.'

[ Welcome to the Revealed Abilities Room. Here, you can check your abilities as well as those of the host body. You may use them immediately.

1. Spirit Abilities: Ethan Williams

Primary Ability: Reincarnation

This ability allows you to reincarnate into any body you choose, at any time you wish. Naturally, you must meet certain requirements to reincarnate.

Conditions: Collect the required number of Reincarnation Points and use the “Revealing Wink” on the new host at least once.

Secondary Ability: Revealing Wink

Level: 1

This ability lets you determine the number of Reincarnation Points required to reincarnate into another body, once the conditions are met.

Conditions: Know the name of the new host.

Current Cooldown Time: 0 seconds.

2. Host Abilities: Valvaro Ironclad

Primary Ability: Dance Above the Ring

Level: 1

After Valvaro successfully harmonizes with an opponent’s movements, the host gains a full understanding of the enemy’s abilities, alongside a massive strength boost.

Secondary Ability: Minor Foresight

Level: 1

This ability enhances the host's vision while providing a faint understanding of things beyond normal senses.

Current Cooldown Time: 0 seconds. ]

“Interesting!”

I reviewed the abilities carefully. There were some promising options here, but the lack of Reincarnation Points still bothered me.

Reincarnation makes sense, but how do I earn these points? The answer still eluded me. But there was the Information Room to check out—perhaps it would provide more clarity.

Another thought gnawed at me. The Revealing Wink. It seemed to be a prerequisite to reincarnation, but the requirement to know the host’s name severely limited its usefulness. Not to mention, the cooldown time was something I wasn’t entirely comfortable with...

"Revealing Wink? Why is it even called a ‘wink’ in the first place?"

Without warning, a small window popped up. The system was clearly active.

[ Would you like to know why it’s called the Revealing Wink? ]

"Yes, please."

[ Cost for the answer: 50,000 Reincarnation Points ]

"Fifty thousand?!" My body recoiled at the sheer number.

I quickly glanced around to make sure no one had seen me react.

Fifty thousand? What is this system, a treasure hoarder? And what do I even gain from knowing why it’s called a ‘wink’? I don’t even know if that’s a small or large amount by its standards...

I sighed, closing the window before I could blow a gasket.

'Information Room.'

[ Welcome to the Information Room. Here, you’ll find some publicly available information, as the name suggests... Level: 1

You can search for information simply by asking the system, but don’t expect too much. ]

"Oh, that’s promising!"

Finally, something that might be useful! A question had been on my mind since I arrived, so I asked without hesitation:

"How do I earn Reincarnation Points?"

[ Cost for the answer: 1 Reincarnation Point ]

"..."

I stared silently at the window, barely holding back a string of curses in every language I knew!

I was about to explode from sheer frustration.

Why would I ask how to earn points if I already had some? It’s like buying scissors that you need another pair of scissors to open!

I was starting to believe the creator of this system had to be a money-obsessed beggar.

"Hoo!" I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself before moving on. Three features left.

'Notebook.'

[ Welcome to the Notebook. Here, you can jot down your thoughts and notes, ensuring you don’t lose them. The system saves your notes even after reincarnation! Level: 1

Start writing here: ]

This room actually looked promising, unlike that cursed Information Room. I wrote a few words as a test:

"My name is Ethan Williams, a 23-year-old who’s traveled to a new world... and now, this cursed system is testing my patience!"

[ My name is Ethan Williams, a 23-year-old who’s traveled to a new world... and now, this cursed system...

We apologize, you’ve reached the maximum word limit. Upgrade the Notebook level to increase the word count. Cost to upgrade word count: 100 Reincarnation Points ]

"..."

"Damn you, beggar system!"

Fuming, I closed the cursed window, picked up my purchases, and began walking home.

"I’ve had enough of this system!"