Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

After cementing his new-found conviction deep within his heart, Vahn continued inspecting the functions of the 'The Path'. He noticed there was a new function labeled 'View Affection' which he remembered obtaining from the 'Beginner's Package'. He decided to inquire about how it's used later, but for not focused on his 'Inventory' as suggested by Sis.&nbsp; Vahn stated within his mind, 'Display Inventory'&nbsp; Within his view, he could see a grid that, after counting, contained 27 empty spaces. To the left of the grid was a very rudimentary image of a human body with a total of 13 empty spaces. There was a single slot allocated to each of the: head, neck, torso, waist, legs. And there were two spaces each for hands, feet, wrists, and fingers. He could see that everything he was currently wearing was displayed on the image of the man. Upon closer inspection, he noticed he could even view the details of the items.&nbsp; 3-Layered Wool Tunic (Brown)&nbsp; Rank: (I) Torso Armor&nbsp; Slots: 0&nbsp; P.Def: 3 (Physical Defense)&nbsp; M.Def: 1 (Magical Defense)&nbsp; An insulated tunic that provides protection against the elements. Its three-layered function gives it basic waterproofing capabilities.&nbsp; Common Linen Trousers (Black)&nbsp; Rank: (I) Leg Armor&nbsp; Slots: 0&nbsp; P.Def: 2&nbsp; M.Def: 1&nbsp; A pair of trousers commonly worn by humans within the continent of Eden. (A/N: No pockets!)&nbsp; Tempered Leather Belt (Brown)&nbsp; Rank: (H) Waist Armor&nbsp; Slots: 2&nbsp; -Decanter of Replenishment&nbsp; P.Def: 1&nbsp; M.Def: 0&nbsp; A belt made from the hide of a minotaur. Possess a moderate durability and can hold two attached items.&nbsp; Decanter of Replenishment&nbsp; Rank: (B) Auxilary Waist Attachment&nbsp; Special Status: Indestructible&nbsp; A Decanter made from a mysterious entity at the bottom of the ocean. Blessed by the Goddess Amphitrite to replenish up to one liter of water per hour.&nbsp; Common Sheepskin Sandal (x2)&nbsp; Rank: (I)&nbsp; Slots: 0&nbsp; P.Def: 1&nbsp; M.Def: 1&nbsp; A common sandal that is worn by humans on the continent of Eden. Manufactured from sheepskin and hemp.&nbsp; Vahn was surprised, especially at the information about the 'Decanter of Replenishment'. With it, he didn't have to worry about finding a clean water source, and if he finds containers he can fill them with fresh water for bathing.&nbsp; As he continued inspecting what he recognized as his 'Equipment', he noticed there was an icon in the bottom-right corner of each equipment slot. It looked like two arrows which were following each other to draw a circle. When he thought about pressing it...&nbsp; "What on earth!?" Vahn exclaimed, noticing the Tunic he was previously wearing was now gone, leaving him bare-chested in the clearing. He noticed that the slot was now 'empty' with the faded image of the tunic behind it. When he thought of pressing it again the tunic immediately re-appeared.&nbsp; "So I can freely wear and remove the items I've placed into the equipment slots?"&nbsp; (*Thats correct Vahn. I'm impressed you were able to find out on your own so quickly. You should also take note of the equipment slots for each of your hands.*)&nbsp; Taking the advice given by Sis, Vahn noticed that there was a faded image behind each of his hand equipment slots. In the right slot, there was a dagger, while the left slot held a small hatchet. Toggling each, both the dagger and hatchet appeared in his hands. He inspected them.&nbsp; Common Steel Dagger&nbsp; Rank: (H)&nbsp; Slots: 0&nbsp; P.Atk: 90(+10)&nbsp; M.Atk: 10&nbsp; A dagger forged with a unique refining technique to give it increased durability. The blade has been polished thoroughly to give it increased attack power.&nbsp; Common Steel Hatchet&nbsp; Rank: (H)&nbsp; Slots: 0&nbsp; P.Atk: 110(+10)&nbsp; M.Atk: 0&nbsp; A hatchet forged with a unique refining technique to give it increased durability. The blade has been polished thoroughly to give it increased attack power. Gives an enhancement when felling wood.&nbsp; After reading their description, Vahn weighed each of them within his palms. The dagger was relatively light, even for Vahn, and it had an excellent balance even though the blade was about 20cm. The hatchet was much heavier, which was the likely reason for it's increased physical attack prowess. He noted that the blade was only about 13cm long with a thickness of around 4cm tapering into a wedge along it's blade-ridge. He also experimented with swapping the two items between his hands and noticed it immediately updated within his equipment slots.&nbsp; "This is so cool," remarked Vahn as he toggled the equipment over and over, watching as it vanished and re-appeared instantly within his hand.&nbsp; (*Ahem.*)&nbsp; Vahn was surprised at the sudden coughing sound within his mind, resulting in him dropping the dagger onto the ground. Since he was so focused on toggling the icon, he noticed that when he dropped the dagger the image within the slot vanished.&nbsp; Picking up the dagger, Vahn remarked, "Sorry about that Sis. It's just really cool seeing something disappear and re-appear like that. It's almost like a magic trick, and I just got distracted."&nbsp; In an almost apologetic sounding tone, he heard Sis reply.&nbsp; (*Thats fine Vahn, but remember your priorities. Right now it is around 3PM, so you need to begin looking for shelter and food before the sun sets.*)&nbsp; "Yes, Sis. Thank you for your reminder, but what happens when the sun sets?" inquired Vahn while looking at the bright orb floating within the sky.&nbsp; (*...When the Sun sets, the world becomes dark making things difficult to see. It's also when dangerous, nocturnal creatures begin hunting for food. If you are unable to find shelter before the sun sets it will become very dangerous when you're wondering about, much less trying to sleep.*)&nbsp; Vahn was shocked at the information. Since he had spent his entire life indoors, he had never seen what the actual sun and moon look like. All the information he had about he came from manga and anime, where even though it was slightly darker everyone seemed to be able to see and move about freely.&nbsp; "I understand. I'll begin looking for shelter immediately! But...where should I begin searching? I've never been in a forest before, so should I start heading towards Orario? Maybe I can find some of the characters from the story, or even join a Familia and start my journey!"&nbsp; As his excitement began to build, he was once again alarmed by what Sis said next.&nbsp; (*That will be impossible at present Vahn. Even though 30km isn't that far, you wouldn't be able to make it there before the sun sets. There is also the fact that entering the city requires money, so without items to trade or barter you would be unable to gain entrance to the city. But the most important factor is that many of the characters from the story may not even be in Orario at the moment.*)&nbsp; "What do you mean Sis? Why wouldn't they be there?"&nbsp; (*It is due to the fact you entered this world without designating a point and time of entry. To compensate for this, 'The Path' determined it would be most optimal for you to arrive here in the outskirts of the Western Forests. As for the reason characters may not yet be in Orario, that is because you are presently three years from the start of events in the story!*)

(*As for the reason characters may not yet be in Orario, that is because you are presently three years from the start of events in the story!*)&nbsp; Vahn kept repeating the words over and over within his mind, unable to comprehend the revelation Sis just gave him.&nbsp; "Sis, why is it three years? I understand it's my fault for not specifying a time, but what should I do now? I don't know anything about this world outside of what I had read in the manga!" he shouted.&nbsp; (*Relax Vahn. 'The Path' determined that your current strength was lacking for residents of this world. As it stands, a common thug would probably be able to take advantage of and even kill you. At best you would likely become an underling or supporter for disreputable adventurers. Without having increased your own strength, it would be difficult to join and survive within a Familia. You now have three years to train before the events of the story so you can be more impactful in your decision-making.*)&nbsp; Vahn took several deep breaths, ruminating over what Sis had said. He understood by looking at his stats, most of his parameters were far below the 'records' standards. There wasn't much he could do about that since he was never able to exercise or move freely in his previous life. And, since he didn't wish for any power from Klyscha, he would have to rely on his own efforts to become stronger.&nbsp; After thinking it over, he started to develop feelings of gratitude towards 'The Path'. It seemed to be making the best possible choices given his current lack of understanding. It also provided him with a companion he could talk to when he is feeling lonely.&nbsp; "I understand, Sis. 'The Path' was right to give me this window of opportunity to grow. Even I wouldn't want to accept someone into my Familia if they were to become a burden. At least until I become much much stronger..."&nbsp; He begins to look around the area once again. It's his first time seeing a real-life tree, much less being in a forest. After weighing his options, he is uncertain of the best course of action.&nbsp; "Sis, where do you think I should go? I don't have a map, and I've never been inside a forest. I don't know any edible plants, and the wildlife of this world is completely foreign to me."&nbsp; (*'The Path' has a basic mapping function which includes a compass. Though it can only map things within your line of sight, it will allow you to compile a map within the system of 'The Path'. I would suggest heading north. Note that when you first entered the world 'The Path' was able to make a basic map of the landmarks in your immediate vicinity for 50km. About 2km north, you should be able to find rock formations and water, which has a high probability of providing access to a cave which would be highly beneficial for your current situation. You can access the map by using the command 'Toggle Map' or 'Toggle Minimap'.*)&nbsp; After the explanation, Vahn tried using both commands. He noted that 'Toggle Map' showed a very large birds-eye view of the surrounding area. He could even see a large portion of the western section of Orario, though the buildings were presently unmarked. To the north, a distance that didn't seem that far, he was able to spot the 'rock formations' Sis had previously mentioned. Considering that much of the surrounding area was dense trees, he agreed it would be the best choice. He closed the map using a mental command, and then tried 'Toggle Minimap'. Within the peripheral of his sight, he could see a circular, somewhat transparent map, much smaller than the one he had used previously. It also showed his line of sight as a cone emitting from the arrow within the center of the map. He noted that, whenever he turned to look at objects they were immediately updated on the minimap, enabling him to see their presence even when turning away.&nbsp; "This is going to be a useful function. As long as I have this, any place I've been to I'll be able to return to without getting lost. But won't this be incredibly overpowered when I finally enter dungeons?" Though he didn't mind taking advantage of all the features provided by 'The Path', Vahn didn't like the ingenuous feeling lingering in his heart.&nbsp; (*You don't have to worry about that Vahn. Many of the Dungeons within this world are similar to living creatures. They are able to change their layout and alter their structure over time. Though you will definitely have an advantage in general mapping capabilities, it isn't to the extent where it will allow you to far exceed others. After all, anyone could draw up a map as they progress into the dungeon, it just takes more time compared to the map function of 'The Path'.*)&nbsp; Vahn was convinced by what Sis had said. He also understood that focusing on the map could distract him from things happening around him. Though he could mentally move the map around using his thoughts, it did take up a part of his vision.&nbsp; He began walking towards the northern direction. On his way, he made sure to look around his vicinity while trying to map everything he could see. Periodically he would use the 'Toggle Map' command to see the larger map. He noticed he was able to zoom in on the areas he had traversed, and the area of focus now had all the details he had mapped using his minimap.&nbsp; Though the area of the rock formation was only 2km away, Vahn noted that it was very physically demanding to move through the forest. His clothes would constantly get stuck on the various plants and shrubbery, and he began to develop rashes around the scrapes that began to accumulate on his arms and face. It took him an entire two hours to finally arrive at his destination, and he noticed that the sky was beginning to darken. On his minimap, he could see that the cone that depicted his line of sight had begun to shrink, and it became more difficult to map things as he progressed through the rock formations.&nbsp; After another half hour of searching, as the sun continued its descent, Vahn finally found a small cave near a creek. As he approached to investigate, he heard strange noises coming from the shrubbery to his left. He could feel the hair on the back of his neck stand, as a cold sickening chill crept down his spine.&nbsp; Turning towards the source of the noise, Vahn froze. Standing around 10m away, there stood a small emaciated green-skinned humanoid. The upper half of his body seemed to be covered in a leathery hide, while the bottom was entirely covered with dense fur. Its height was slightly under 1 meter, and its physique was similar to that of a small child. Vahn could see within its vicious red eyes a ferocity that shook him to the core.&nbsp; The monster, which Vahn recognized as a Goblin, looked directly into his eyes. It seemed to understand the terror he inspired as it slowly began to walk towards Vahn, waving a short serrated knife that seemed to be carved from stone.&nbsp; 10 meters...9 meters...8 meters...As the Goblin continued its approach Vahn stood absolutely still, unable to muster any thought of fighting or fleeing. Though he had spent his entire life in a lab having horrible experiments performed, he had never been in a combat situation. Though the eyes some of the researchers used to look at him were similar to the Goblin before him, it was nowhere near as vicious. Vahn knew, this Goblin genuinely wanted to kill him.&nbsp; 7 meters...6 meters...just as it began to reach the halfway point, Sis suddenly shouted out within his mind.&nbsp; (*Vahn, equip your weapons! The goblin has higher agility than you, so you have to fight back! You need to take the initiative or it will be too late!*)&nbsp; Vahn immediately snapped out due to the sudden exclamation from Sis. Just as he was about to equip his weapons, the Goblin seemed to have sensed his change and immediately lunged at him, aiming the small knife directly at his throat.&nbsp; Vahn twisted his neck back as quickly as he could, raising his arms to protect his face.&nbsp; The goblin continued it's lunge, impaling the small knife directly in Vahn's left arm before pulling it away, tearing away at his flesh due to the serrated qualities of the blade.&nbsp; Because of the sudden impact, Vahn was knocked off balance as a sharp pain coming from his left arm sent alarms ringing in his head.&nbsp; (*Vahn, you need to get up quickly. If you don't equip your weapons you won't be able to fight back!*)&nbsp; Vahn scrambled back, trying to right his footing as the goblin began to prepare another lunge. He crouched down, this time aiming towards Vahn's torso before jumping out at with murderous momentum.&nbsp; Catching the goblins movements in his eye, Vahn's mind felt a cooling sensation spread, seeming to dull the effects of the pain emitted from his left arm. He mentally tried to equip both of his weapons, causing the dagger to appear in his right hand while his left hand remained empty.&nbsp; Using the clarity brought about by the cooling sensation, Vahn shifted his weight and tried to use his now disabled left arm to absorb the oncoming lunge.&nbsp; Once again, the goblin's knife pierced into his already mangled flesh. It lifted its foot to try and kick off of Vahn's torso, using the leverage generated to rend the knife from the arm.&nbsp; Vahn used the brief window before the goblin is able to recover to throw all of his weight into the small-statured creature.&nbsp; Taken by surprise due to the young boy's movement, the goblin tried to back away and create a distance between it and the human standing before him. The moment it began to open the gap, it saw from the left side of its vision the shadow of a dagger aiming directly at its temple. Due to the previously generated momentum of its lunge, the goblin was unable to change directions in time and could only watch helplessly as the lethal strike approached.&nbsp; Completing his strike, Vahn fell powerlessly on the now dead goblin.&nbsp; The moment he touched the ground, he could feel a painful throb coming from his left arm, which he was now unable to move. He could feel the sickening flow of his blood as it left his body, reminding him of the thousands of similar times he felt it in his previous life. The cooling sensation in his mind began to become more powerful, and Vahn was able to notice his heart, which was previously beating rapidly due to the flooding of adrenaline, was now beginning to slow.&nbsp; As he lay on the ground atop the corpse of his first kill, he began to take deep an heavy breathes. He knew that Goblins were among the weakest creatures in this world, and had he failed to land the blow at the expense of his left arm he most likely would have died, bringing an end to his journey before it even started. He began to lament at his powerlessness, as a fierce desire to become stronger awakened deep within the core of his being.&nbsp; Mustering what strength remained in his body, Vahn stood up, hunched over. He began to hobble towards the entrance of the cave, praying that the interior might offer him safe haven through the coming night. He followed the entrance and continued onwards for about 20 meters before the cave suddenly opened up. Vahn noted quickly that the cavern was about 8 meters in diameter, and the walls were studded with small crystals that emitted a weak light which brought a mild illumination to the dark interior. Vahn cuddled up next to the brightest crystal in an effort to use its light to examine his wound.&nbsp; Suddenly, his thought process was once again brought to an immediate halt. As he looked at the blood dripping from the wound on his arm, Vahn couldn't help but feel a peculiar sensation, like butterflies within his stomach trying to bore their way out. The blood dripping from his arm was a deep crimson...a stark contrast from the pale golden colored blood that haunted him in his previous life.&nbsp; Inspecting the wound, he could see through the mangled flesh severed blood vessels and tendons, which helped explain why he was now unable to move it.&nbsp; "Luckily the knife was small and didn't break any bones..."&nbsp; (*Yes, but you need to wash the wound and apply pressure quickly. Goblin daggers are usually unclean, and the wound they cause, if left untreated could fester and even result in death!*)&nbsp; Vahn followed her instructions as he flushed the wound using the Decanter of Replenishment. He also made sure to drink several mouth-fulls himself to prevent passing out and developing a fever due to dehydration. As someone who was very experienced with dealing with blood loss, Vahn knew several of the important steps in treating wounds. It was just the fact that others typically dealt with any injuries he sustained that caused him to slightly overlook it.&nbsp; After cleaning and dressing the wound using a strip he had cut from his tunic, Vahn found a relatively flat area within the cavern to lay down. He noticed that the crystals within the cavern not only produced light, but they also emitted a very moderate amount of heat which kept the interior of the cave warm.&nbsp; As he lay back staring at the top of the cavern, he began to fantasize that each of the crystals was the various 'records' within 'The Path'. He imagined traversing through the worlds, becoming stronger, meeting both friends and enemies, and eventually even finding his mother...&nbsp; As he began to drift off into unconsciousness, one final thought came to Vahn's mind which he felt an urge to speak aloud.&nbsp; "I'm dying...blehh."&nbsp; (*RIP*)&nbsp; -THE END-&nbsp; (A/N: Just kidding~Next part is the real quote.)&nbsp; "I'm home..." he whispered into the cavern as sleep overtook him.

Vahn felt his soul being 'pulled' through several layers of an unknown substance. It almost seemed as if had passed through various forms of liquids with different densities. As his momentum constantly increased, he became unable to breathe or orient himself as an endless multitude of colors flashed through his vision. Suddenly, the 'tugging' force in his gut returned and Vahn found himself laying in a clearing surrounded by trees.&nbsp; After looking around for a bit, Vahn stood up and wiped the debris that was littering his clothing.&nbsp; "Sis, what happened? Why did the transfer start so suddenly? You should have warned me before I used the 'Beginner's Package'!"&nbsp; (*Sorry Vahn, but since you had asked me to use the 'Beginner's Package' immediately after I had explained its function, I had to open it without being able to clarify. Remember, my purpose is to act as the intermediary between you and 'The Path'. I am unable to delay the execution of commands without your consent.*)&nbsp; Hearing the apologetic tone within Sis's voice, Vahn felt slightly guilty for blaming her.&nbsp; "It's alright Sis. It was my fault for making the decision so quickly without asking for your guidance."&nbsp; (*Don't let it bother you Vahn. Would you like me to explain the current situation?*)&nbsp; Vahn once again looked around the area before looking down at his own appearance. He seemed to be in a clearing surrounded by trees, which he could only assume was a forest. Instead of being naked, which he was grateful for, he was attired in a brown tunic with black pants. Around his waist was a belt with a strange leather container which, upon closer inspection seemed to contain water. The biggest thing to note was that the complexion that differentiated him from normal humans was replaced with a mild tanned skin tone.&nbsp; "Yes, Sis. Can you please explain what happened after the transfer? Why has my body changed, and where is this? Also, from now on please include any advice you believe would be beneficial to the situation. I don't trust myself well enough to make proper decisions in a new world."&nbsp; (*After the transfer commenced, your body had to be reconstructed since you were just a soul. 'The Path' was able to alter your appearance to match the ideal you held within your own mind, as well as reconstruct the networks within your body to enable you to use the 'source' energy within the 'record'. Since you disliked your previous sickly complexion, you now possess a healthy body and what you consider a normal skin tone. Your body now possesses the ability to channel the 'source' within this world, and if you practice you will even be able to use the magic and skills unique to this world. As for your present location, you are currently on the outskirts of the area known as the 'Western Forests'. 'The Path' determined this would be the safest starting location, and it puts you in close proximity to Orario which can be found 30km to the south-east. As for advice, I would recommend you take the opportunity to review your Status, Skills, and Inventory. After that finding shelter would be the highest priority.*)&nbsp; Vahn was shocked at the barrage of information provided by Sis. He felt like his brain was going to melt trying to organize all the information he just obtained.&nbsp; "Sis, I'm sorry...I don't think I can remember all that," said Vahn with a tone of dejection.&nbsp; (*It's alright Vahn. To summarize things, you now possess a new, healthy body which fits your preferences as far as looks are concerned. Your current location is a forest near the City of Orario where the main story takes place. Other than that, please use the commands to display your Status, Skills, and Inventory before seeking shelter.*)&nbsp; "Okay, Sis. Thanks for simplifying things a bit."&nbsp; (*My pleasure, Vahn.*)&nbsp; 'Display Status'&nbsp; Name: Vahn Mason&nbsp; Age: 14&nbsp; Race: Human, *sealed*&nbsp; Parameters: Danmachi&nbsp; -Level:1(0)&nbsp; -Power: I-40(0)&nbsp; -Endurance: I-70(0)&nbsp; -Dexterity: I-23(0)&nbsp; -Agility: I-38(0)&nbsp; -Magic: H-120(0)&nbsp; Soul Strength: Tier 1 (Mortal Soul)&nbsp; Karma:100&nbsp; Upon seeing his status, Vahn frowned.&nbsp; "Other than my Magic, all of my other stats are low. And what are the second values for?"&nbsp; (*The second values would indicate the parameters shown on your Status Board when you manage to join a Familia. As you have yet to join a Familia, the total would be displayed as 0.*)&nbsp; "That makes sense. Why is my Magic stat so much higher than my other parameters? I've never been able to use magic, so shouldn't it be as low as the rest?"&nbsp; (*That is due to 'The Path' altering your body to allow you to exist in this world.*)&nbsp; Vahn continues to stare at the Status for a moment when a few things catch his eye.&nbsp; "Sis, why is my age set to 14? Didn't Klyscha say I had spent 3 years in that white space? And why are there two values for race? And didn't my Karma reset to 0 when I obtained 'The Path'?"&nbsp; (*Since the soul is ageless, it did not change your age regardless of how much time you spent in the Astral Plane. When your body was reconstructed upon entering the 'record' of Danmachi, it let you keep the age you had accumulated at your time of death. As for Karma, while you were able to have a value of 0 as a soul, you cannot exist in the world with 0 Karma as your existence automatically begins to alter fate around you. Upon birth, or in your case entering this world, a child would have 100 Karma. Please note that the total value of Karma includes both positive and negative values!*)&nbsp; Vahn was pleasantly surprised at the information. He had expected since he was going to 'reincarnate', that he would have to go through the process of being born and raised as a child. He didn't know how he would have dealt with being a child born into a family with the mind of a teen.&nbsp; "I see, that's good. At least I can start training to become stronger immediately. And are you saying that if Karma becomes 0, I would instantly die?"&nbsp; (*That is correct, but note that it is very difficult to lose karma. Even if you decided to do bad deeds, it would still result in a net gain but comprised more-so of negative karma.*)&nbsp; Vahn nods in understanding at the given explanation.&nbsp; 'Display Skills'&nbsp; Though he had no expectations, Vahn was surprised at what he saw.&nbsp; *Skills*&nbsp; Chainbreaker:&nbsp; Rank:(S)&nbsp; Status increases if the wielder is bound, sealed, or imprisoned. Increase is proportional to the stress of the user and desire for freedom.&nbsp; Pain Tolerance:&nbsp; Rank:(A)&nbsp; The more damage the wielder sustains, the greater the effect this skill has on the mind. Does not inhibit pain, but prevents the wielder from being distracted by it.&nbsp; Yggdrasil's Favor:&nbsp; Rank:(S)&nbsp; Your connection with the 'source' enables you to vastly improve comprehension of healing skills and abilities. Increases success rate of alchemical products. Allows the user to imbue 'source' energy into objects.&nbsp; Veil of the Traveler:&nbsp; Rank:(S)&nbsp; Prevents information about the user from being exposed by skills of lower rank without the wielders consent. Increases the effect of concealment and stealth related abilities.&nbsp; *Development Skills*&nbsp; Spirit Healing:&nbsp; Rank:(D)&nbsp; Increases the recovery rate of mental energy and 'source'.&nbsp; Wound Transfer:&nbsp; Rank:(B)&nbsp; Transfer wounds to willing targets. Increases recovery rate on target.&nbsp; After reading all of his skills and their descriptions, Vahn was confused. He couldn't understand how he had so many skills, given how low his stats were.&nbsp; "Sis, why is it that I have so many skills, and aren't they very high ranking compared to my level?"&nbsp; (*'Chainbreaker' is the manifestation of your 'wish' to live a free and happy life. When you obtained 'The Path' it gave you an equivalent skill that should transition with you when you move to other worlds. 'Pain Tolerance' is a result of your mental state and experiences in your previous life...I won't go into too many details for that. 'Yggdrasil's Favor' seems to be a blessing you received upon entering this 'record' from the world's 'source'. It should prove to be very beneficial for you while trying to become stronger and develop a profession. 'Veil of the Traveler' was given to you by 'The Path' as a means of protecting your identity as a transmigrator. Though you may not have considered it Vahn, it can prove to be very dangerous if people discover you arrived here from another world. As for 'Spirit Healing' and 'Wound Transfer', those skills seem to be a result of -----------------------------.*)&nbsp; "Ah, you omitted some information again. I guess my soul isn't strong enough to know that information yet." sighed Vahn.&nbsp; (*So it would seem. I'm sorry Vahn.*)&nbsp; "It's fine, Sis. It just gives me more motivation to grow and become stronger. So, to summarize what you had said...all of my skill are a result of my past experiences, and my soul seems to have retained them after I transmigrated to this world. Other than that, I should be very careful about exposing the fact I came from another world...is that correct?" inquired Vahn while contemplating the new information.&nbsp; (*Yes, Vahn. For lower tier worlds that have no interactions with other planes, it is very dangerous to expose information of their existence. This world seems to be comprised of five different realms, but the mortal populace is only made aware of three of them. If you tried to talk about the existence of other worlds, it could invite a backlash from the world's 'Laws'.*)&nbsp; Vahn perked up at the mention of the word 'Laws'.&nbsp; "What do you mean by 'Laws', Sis? Is that something that the Gods made to help govern this world?"&nbsp; (*That is only partially true Vahn. The 'Laws' of each respective 'record' are things that maintain the stability of the 'record' itself. Even the various Gods and Goddesses are bound by them, and may not even be aware of their existence. They can use their 'Divinity' to emulate the function of 'Laws' and pass them unto lower-tiered beings though. That is the biggest difference between mortals, demi-gods, and gods within many 'records'.*)&nbsp; Vahn was surprised that even the Gods of this world were restricted so much. He could understand how divulging information about his previous life and experiences could bring about great harm to himself. After mulling things over for several minutes, he makes a personal vow to keep his past an absolute secret, at least until he is able to become strong enough to break free of the 'Laws' themselves.

Chapter 7: Within the Western Forests (2/2)