Chapter 5: Rebirth [part 2]
I knew it would be a painful experience, but everything went wrong.
The pressure suffocating me from all sides overwhelmed my senses.
There was little amniotic fluid left to protect me. Moreover, my body had grown to fill my mother's womb since I was about to be born.
I was squeezed in this narrow space as I had to endure it like a fragile fetus. I thought my fat was melting, my muscles were being destroyed, and my bones were being shattered.
My soft flesh, bursting at the slightest pressure, did not protect me and was on fire as I traversed the birth canal.
I knew screaming would waste all my efforts without anyone telling me. However, I was about to open my mouth to scream when something akin to fluid threatened to fill my lungs.
It would have been a sin to open my mouth to scream. It wasn't just about my death, but also the wasted opportunity.
My mind went blank.
The pain when my skull was compressed at the end of the birth canal was greater than anything I had imagined. My head would be crushed, and I would die, feeling my brain squeezed out through my nose and eyes. The only way to end this pain was to wrap my neck with the umbilical cord.
It was at that moment that I heard what was like my new mother crying softly.
I didn't think it would be more than thirty minutes in real time. However, it felt like more than thirty hours to me, as the infinite pain slowed my sense of time.
Maybe something really went wrong. How could birth be so painful? Did everyone go through this hell just to be born?
I couldn't believe humanity continued this way. The only reason I didn't give up was because of my mother. I could feel the pain of childbirth not only from her moans but from the walls of the uterus.
I wasn't alone in this struggle. My mother was with me.
My mother gathered her strength with tears, and the direction of the pressure threatening to kill me suddenly reversed. I added my power in the "do or die" moment that pushed me forward, despite being the weak attempts of a newborn.
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Before birth, my mother's womb was my refuge. It was quiet and peaceful, full of light and energy. I felt connected to her spirit and to that of the world. I practiced with my power.
During birth, my mother's womb was my battleground. It was noisy, violent, and full of blood.
I no longer felt her breath.
I felt isolated from her spirit and that of the world. I defended myself with my power, resisting and pushing. I saw images of death and life, of past and future.
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But despite all the pain I had experienced, I didn't cry. This was because the pain I had to endure during the First Trial in the afterlife, the Trial of Will, was many times greater than this.
This was because the pain was meant to be the maximum I could endure, for the duration of the trial.
Indeed, although the moment of birth is certainly one of the most painful things I've experienced, it was far from the most painful. Even though the pain caused by birth in this world was probably several times greater than on Earth, due to the energy flowing in everything.
And so I emerged from my mother's womb, after 18 months.
The first thing I saw was a lady moving with grace and confidence, showcasing her elegance and refinement.
Her slender body was wrapped in a simple yet tasteful dress that accentuated her figure.
With her black hair tied in a ponytail, her face with delicate features was exposed.
This highlighted her attentive and kind eyes, and her smile was sweet and reassuring.
She carried me into the arms of a pale but rather beautiful woman, with hair as blonde as wheat, long and straight, framing her oval and pale face.
Her eyes were an intense blue, contrasting with her full red lips. They were accompanied by a thin, straight nose, and slightly hollow cheeks.
Her neck, on the other hand, was long and graceful, while her bosom was full and soft.
The dress, however, was a pure white, with gold and pearl embroidery. Around her neck, she wore a necklace of diamonds and sapphires, and on her ears, drop earrings.
On her finger was a ring bearing a crest, likely the crest of her family.
She was a woman of rare and delicate beauty, but also of regal strength and dignity, now lying on a luxurious antique bed.
The crest she wore stood proud and imposing, evoking a sense of awe, respect, and pride.
In the center, two crossed swords dominated the crest: one pure and shining, symbolizing the absence of bloodshed, the other stained a deep crimson, symbolizing the blood shed in battle.
These two swords serve to represent how both wisdom and brutality are necessary.
The blades are enveloped in black flames, indicating the family's unstoppable power and determination.
Above the swords, there is a crown of thorns that denotes the suffering overcome and the authority gained.
The motto "Being greedy is not a sin, as long as you have the means to support your greed" is engraved on a silver ribbon that waves beneath the arms, while a dragon and a phoenix with fiery eyes guard the sides, both symbolizing immortality and ferocity.
This crest is not just a symbol; it is a declaration of power, a warning to enemies, and a bulwark for allies.
Meanwhile, the luxurious antique bed on which she was lying was a true masterpiece of art and craftsmanship, worthy of a queen from my old world.
Indeed, it was made of dark wood and carved with floral and animal motifs, with a canopy supported by four columns decorated with gold leaves and pearls. The fabric covering the bed was red and gold silk, embroidered with dragons and phoenixes.
The mattress was soft and thick, filled with feathers and wool. The pillow was covered with velvet and lace, with a heart-shaped ruby in the center. The bedspread was brocade and quilted with silver threads.
On the nightstand, there was a crystal lamp and a water jug. The whole scene exuded an incredible atmosphere of luxury and refinement.
"It seems that I was born into a wealthy family, and that woman is a well-trained nanny," I thought.
So I decided to observe the rest of the room, and I noticed various people, all quite beautiful, some even had scars in some part of their body, whose faces seemed anxious.
So the nanny exclaimed in a calm and reassuring tone: "It's a boy, my lady, and he's quite curious, judging by how he looks at everything."
Once she exclaimed this, the faces of the people in the room relaxed.
So, the nanny who held me in her arms uncovered her chest and began to breastfeed me.
"And to think that despite the energy of this, I still need breast milk," I thought. So, after the nanny began to breastfeed, I started sucking eagerly on the breast milk, feeling nourished and comforted as a liquid flowed into my mouth, getting lost in the dizziness of my first meal.
After the nanny had finished breastfeeding me, a man approached the woman who must have been my mother.
His appearance was proud and brave, with hair as fiery blonde, long and wavy, framing his harmonious and virile face, with a high forehead and a square chin.
While his eyes were a deep blue, expressing wisdom and intelligence.
His nose was straight and well-made, but his cheeks were only slightly tanned, and beneath them you could see soft and fleshy lips, expressing a wide and infectious smile.
It was possible to see a long and graceful neck, accompanied by a broad and muscular chest, surrounded by broad and curved shoulders, and strong, sculpted arms. Unlike his arms, though, his hands, although large, were delicate, with tapered and ringed fingers.
The robe he wore instead was ruby red, with silk embroideries and precious stones, and on it there was a scabbard, inside of which his two swords were stored, which he used to fight his numerous enemies.
"So he's my father," I thought.
After approaching enough, he said, "Seimei no tsurugi we must choose our baby's name."
My mother, after hearing that, nodded in agreement, saying, "I agree, Chi no tsurugi, what do you think if we call him Schadet Oporitorco?"
So my father replied, "Then it's decided, his name will be Schadet Oporitorco Ryushin."
Once my name was decided, my father decided to check my potential.
He decided to check how Schadet Oporitorco would react to mana. Since the better the child's response to mana, the greater their talent.
This way of checking a child's talent is not entirely accurate, but it would provide an estimate of the child's talent.
He closed his eyes and focused his mana, delicately probing the depths of Schadet Oporitorco's being.
A vibrant aura enveloped Schadet Oporitorco, creating an ethereal connection between them. Like a gentle breeze, the warmth of mana permeated Schadet Oporitorco's body, spreading through his veins and pulsing with a soothing energy.
Initially, I was surprised by the sensation, but I soon realized that my father had established a connection with me.
I could sense the energy flowing through his body, his magical essence intertwining with my own.
The sensation of energy moving around my body is exhilarating and comforting at the same time. As if the very fabric of my existence were being gently caressed by mystical energy, leaving nothing untouched.
So the bond between me and my father strengthened, an invisible thread connecting us beyond the tangible.
This lasted until the room filled with a soft glow, and I felt my spirit lift, as if floating in a sea of pure energy. The walls, the ceiling, every object seemed to vibrate in response to their magical symphony.
"His control with energy is masterful, many times superior to mine, moreover he is directing his energy into my three cores, I wonder if afterwards I can store it to use it later," I thought as I began to feel drowsy.
"It seems that my son has a lot of potential and has already reached the Beginner + Vital Core Formation," exclaimed my father, with evident satisfaction on his face.
After listening to that, most of the people present were quite impressed, but this was not enough to hold them back.
In fact, shortly after, they all left.
So I remained alone with my nanny who took me and laid me on the bed, after until a few moments ago there was my mother.
After managing to imagine the energy that my father sent to my cores, I felt even sleepier.
"Well, since I won't be able to stay awake much longer, it's time to see the functionalities of the System now," so I thought of the word "Status," and this time the interface was not empty.
Name: Schadet Oporitorco Ryushin
Age: Newborn
Gender: Male
Race: Human
Energy: Mana
Attributes: Strength, Agility, Endurance, Vitality, Perception, Intelligence and Spirit
Strength: 8
Agility: 8
Endurance: 10
Vitality: 14
Perception: 9
Intelligence: 15
Spirit: 8
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The statistics are based on this planet; on a different planet, these statistics may increase or decrease depending on gravity.
On planets with lower gravity, people would generally have an easier time moving and lifting objects with less effort, which could lead to an increase in strength and agility. However, on planets with higher gravity, people may experience greater physical endurance and may have a different perception of objects and the surrounding environment.
Cognitive abilities such as intelligence and perception, on the other hand, mainly depend on brain structures and cognitive abilities, which are not directly influenced by gravity.
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Grade: Vital Core Formation
Subgrade: Beginner +
Body: 3.5 Mind: 3.5 Soul: 3
Mana Affinity: 20%
Law Affinity: 10%
Martial Talent: SS
Affinities: Blood, Life, Soul, Death, Darkness, Devouring, Decay, Destruction, and Massacre.
Affinity Grade: All divine-level affinities
Blood: Inherited from your father
Life: Inherited from your mother
Soul, Death, and Devouring: Inherited from your Death, from Devouring other Souls, and Reincarnation
Darkness, Decay, Destruction, and Massacre: Obtained from body talent
Understanding of Laws:
Blood: 0%
Darkness: 0%
Decay: 0%
Destruction: 0%
Life: 0%
Massacre: 0%
Soul: 0%
Abilities: At the moment, you do not possess any abilities
Innate Ability: Steal
You are able to steal the life force of other living beings
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Mana Affinity: Mana affinity is the ability of an individual to harness and manipulate mana more efficiently than others, allowing for casting more potent spells or using mana with less effort.
Law Affinity: The understanding value, in plain words, is the understanding of heaven and earth by the cultivator.
Martial Talent: It is the sum of various values such as Agility, Vitality, Intelligence, Age, competence with various types of weapons, and understanding of various energies. For this reason, it is changeable over time.
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Strength: Strength is a value composed of various types of strength. In the final calculation, isometric, plyometric, eccentric, and concentric strength values of each muscle are involved.
Agility: Agility is a value composed of reaction speed, reflexes, coordination, balance, body control, dexterity, movement precision, and elasticity values.
Endurance: Indicates the ability to withstand various types of attacks, resistance to fatigue during training and prolonged combat.
Vitality: Vitality is a value composed of cellular vitality, metabolism, and cell repair efficiency. Vitality within a body determines the speed at which it regenerates, while quality determines the extent of regeneration. The quality of vital force determines whether limbs can be regenerated and the quality of the regenerated limb.
Perception: Perception is a cognitive process that integrates and interprets sensory information from the body's five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. This process allows individuals to understand and interact with the surrounding environment, to notice the slightest details, and to understand any dangers.
Intelligence: Intelligence is a value composed of reaction speed, memory, concentration ability, mental strength, processing speed, visualization, creativity, and many other cognitive abilities.
Spirit: Spirit is the value that determines the strength of the soul and the activities related to it.
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