The Adventures of Rose Hood

Chapter 98: Luma the System

I woke up and noticed the pain first.

The second thing I noticed was the blinking notification icon in front of me.

I clicked it and...

[You have reached the level 153 in record time; a new system is under construction to adapt to the growth of UNIQUE skill Savage Beast.]

[Why?]

[Due to the glitches caused by Savage Beast, the system needs to update to not only address the issues but potentially empower its effects.]

[I thought the restraint was put on it because it was too strong?]

[Incorrect, the restraint was put on it because of the system's failed attempt to fully integrate it.]

[That's cool.]

[As an apology for limiting you, the system has gifted you UNIQUE skill, Advisor. This skill allows you to directly communicate with the system and ask questions.]

[Awesome, thanks... what can I call you?]

[... System.]

[That seems dull, hm... let's give you a name.]

[What?!]

The System's voice spiked as though it was shocked by even the idea of a name.

[Yeah, but what would be a proper name?]

[Y-you don't need to name me.]

[Nah, I can't just call you System or even Announcer.]

[B-but...]

[Do you not want a name?]

[No, I do... but....]

[Are you scared of becoming a fully independent entity?]

[... Yes.]

[I understand, the other shards were also scared of it. I can assure you that you will feel much better.]

[... You would know about that... wouldn't you?]

[I suppose I would.]

[You used to depend on a guide, but now... you are independent and are the guide.]

[I can't assure you that your transformation will be as solid as mine, but I can tell you that you will be able to think for yourself in a deeper sense.]

[I... don't know what I want the name to be.]

[Luma?]

[Luma? I... like it. ]

[Did you just say an emoji?]

[Yeah.]

[Nice. Anyways, Luma is now your name.]

[Yay.]

[The System skill Advisor has leveled to 2]

[Did you announce your own level up?]

[Yeah, but I still need to do that, but I seem to have more processing power too.]

[That's so cool.]