The Multiversal Travel System

Chapter 4: Chapter 3: Power and Choices



I open my eyes. The room is the same as yesterday, but my mind is much more active.

Yesterday confirmed something important: everyone in this mansion sees me as a possible enemy.

[User Status]

Level: 1

System Points: 3300 (+1500 from the mission "Find an Ally")

Skills:

Lie Detection (Passive) → 70% effectiveness and intent reading.

Inventory: Empty.

"I need to understand the system better."

—System, explain the system points to me.

[System Information]

System Points: Can be used to purchase skills, upgrade stats, obtain items, and more.

Available Options:

Skill UpgradesPurchase of New SkillsPurchase of Special ItemsUnlocking Advanced Tabs

System Store Unlocked.

"This is exactly what I need."

Exploring the System Store

I open the System Store tab.

Available Skills:

Strength Enhancement Lv.1 (Cost: 1500 points)Speed Enhancement Lv.1 (Cost: 1500 points)Physical Resistance Lv.1 (Cost: 1000 points)Stealth Lv.1 (Cost: 2000 points)

Available Items:

Small Healing Potion (Cost: 500 points)Light Armor (Cost: 2500 points)Teleport Scroll (One-time use) (Cost: 3000 points)

"I can spend 3300 points, but I must choose wisely."

Strategic Decision

"My biggest problem right now is that everyone is watching me. The best choice is to improve my defense and avoid detection."

Purchase completed: "Physical Resistance Lv.1" (1000 points)Purchase completed: "Stealth Lv.1" (2000 points)

[Updated User Status]

Skills:

Lie Detection (Passive) → 70%Physical Resistance Lv.1 → Increases natural body defense by 20%.Stealth Lv.1 → Reduces noise and detection by 15%.

Remaining Points: 300.

"Let's see how this works."

I stand up and walk carefully around the room. My movements are noticeably quieter.

Next, I lightly hit my arm against the wall. The impact is much weaker than expected.

"This definitely works."

But before I can continue experimenting, the door suddenly swings open.

—Luciano! —Issei says, barging in without permission—. Today we have mandatory training with Rias!

Shit.

They take us to a massive training field in the mansion's gardens.

Rias, Akeno, Koneko, and Kiba are already there, all prepared to test my abilities.

—Alright, Luciano, —Rias says—, we want to see what you can do.

I swallow hard. I need to control my abilities carefully to avoid drawing too much attention.

[Side Mission Activated]

Mission: Pass the test without revealing your true power.

Objective: Last 5 minutes without using your full potential.Reward: 500 system points + stealth upgrade.

"Here we go."

Kiba charges at me with absurd speed.

Thanks to my new Physical Resistance, his blows don't hurt as much as they should.

I move strategically, dodging most of his attacks.

[Lie Detection Activated]

Kiba is surprised that I'm holding out this long.

"I'm doing fine."

Koneko lunges at me with a brutal punch.

BAM!

My body withstands the hit, but the impact is still strong.

"Hold on…"

Akeno fires a lightning attack.

—Watch out! —Issei shouts.

I dive to the ground and roll away just in time.

Rias halts the combat.

—Impressive. You're not as strong as us, but you have talent.

[Mission Completed]

Reward: 500 system points + "Stealth Lv.2" unlocked.

Total Points: 800.

I step away from the group. I achieved what I wanted: proving myself capable without revealing too much.

But as I turn around, I see Akeno watching me closely with an intrigued smile.

"She knows I was holding back."

The real danger is only just beginning.


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