Vector continued browsing through the system's functions, as his curiosity piqued, he asked.
"System, what is 'Storage Space'? Is it the same as in fantasy stories?"
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>[System Notification]
[Replying to Host—]
[Storage Space is a dimensional pocket where the host can store non-living items. Living beings cannot be stored.]
[Current capacity: 20 cubic meters.]
[The space can be expanded when the host ascends to a higher tier.]
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Vector's eyes lit up.
"What a surprise… This could be a game-changer. I can store weapons for emergencies!"
"And he can also store the traitor's body and dispose of it in slums."
What a convenient function. He stored the traitor's body in the storage space, by simply touching it, and he will dispose of the body in the slum, when he goes to the Colonel's estate.
Simply—Efficient and effective.
Then he focused on other functions of the system.
"System, what about the 'Scanning' function?"
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>[System Notification]
[Replying to Host—]
[The Scanning Function allows the host to analyze and scan the existing technologies, martial arts manuals, or Origin Energy Arts.]
[Once scanned, related knowledge will be added to the Void Library and become accessible to the host.]
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Vector nodded, impressed.
Seeing the scanning function… he is also eager to know about the simulation function, and he excitedly asks the system about it.
"And… the 'Simulation' function?"
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>[System Notification]
[Replying to Host—]
[Simulation is a controlled training environment where the host can practice martial arts techniques and body refinement methods. The time flows differently within the Simulation Space, every one hour in the real world equals 30 hours in simulation, which means 1:30 ratio time difference.]
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Vector's eyes gleamed with anticipation as the system's mechanical voice faded.
"This... these functions are simply heaven defying" He muttered to himself, lips curling into a faint smile.
The Scanning Function opened up a whole world of possibilities, an ability to absorb and replicate lost or forbidden technologies, decipher ancient martial scrolls, and unlock techniques long buried by time.
Then there was the Simulation Function, a battlefield of the mind, a controlled arena where he could push his limits without fear of injury or exposure. He could train endlessly in weapon arts, sharpen his close-quarters combat, and forge his body like tempered steel through intense body refinement techniques. Just the thought of being able to train for months' worth of time in mere days made his heart race with determination.
"Hehe… with the Simulation function and the Void Body Physique, my strength will grow exponentially…" he mused, a faint sigh escaping his lips.
Without Void Body physique—which is Cheat itself— a person might only reach the level of a talented genius. But combined, they formed a true cheat.
Why combined because if anyone didn't have talent or good physique then simulation space can only make him equivalent to general genius talent.
Then he asked the question that had been bugging him since the moment he'd awakened in this new body, a thought that had lingered in the back of his mind, refusing to fade.
"System, why did 'Will of Void' choose me?"
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>[System Notification]
[Unknown—The system has no information regarding it.]
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"No answer, huh?" he muttered
If the system didn't have the information then I can slowly find it myself or if the time comes I will know it then.
He clenched his fist, feeling the power that already coursed through his new body, a body brimming with untapped potential and now, guided by the Void Library System, the means to become unstoppable.
"One step at a time," he whispered. "Let's begin forging the future."
Then as he is preparing to head outside.
Vector paused, his expression tightening as a frown crept across his face. A flicker of doubt crossed his mind as his brows furrowed in thought.
"System, there's something I don't quite understand," he said slowly.
"You're connected to the Void, right? So why is the technological database filled only with knowledge from Earth, my previous world? Shouldn't you have access to a far wider pool of knowledge? The Void should hold secrets from countless civilizations across countless universes."
His tone was curious, but edged with suspicion.
"Also, why is the martial arts and body refinement knowledge the only thing that seems different? Are you really just pulling data from my memories?"
The system's calm, neutral voice echoed once more in his mind:
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>[System Notification]
[The technological database is built from Earth's knowledge, spanning the Stone Age to the Information Era—due to the Host's origin.]
[New technologies and knowledge trees can be unlocked through:]
—[By utilizing the Scanning Function to analyze and deduce new information and technology.]
—[As the Host grows stronger, the host will have closer connection to "Will of Void", and host will unlocked advanced technology]
—[Innovating and inventing new technology can also help in increasing the database of the void library]
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Vector listened intently, nodding slowly as he processed the system's response.
"And the Martial Arts?"
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>[System Notification]
—[The martial knowledge is based on the current world's martial culture, merged with your predecessor's learned techniques.]
—[Advanced techniques, such as the Void Body Refinement Manual, are direct gifts from the Will of the Void.]
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The pieces were falling into place now.
"The Void Library wasn't some omnipotent archive of every known truth, it was structured, intentional, and designed with his growth in mind. It didn't overwhelm; it guided."
After thoroughly exploring the system's functions and browsing through its vast database.
It meant his journey was still his own.
"Gr..growl..growl."
Vector's stomach grumbled in protest, an unmistakable reminder that even superhuman bodies needed food.
Deciding it was the right time to grab breakfast.
He also saw it as the perfect opportunity to discreetly inform the resistance of the recent developments, and to warn them about the possibility of traitors in their midst.
He also disposed of the traitir's body in the slum.
Soon, he reached Commercial Street, one of the few places in Carnatic City that still retained its vibrant energy. Though now occupied by the Lionheart Empire, it remained lively. Locals and foreigners alike crowded the narrow lanes, their clothing and mannerisms a strange reflection of the city's uneasy peace.
The tension simmered beneath the noise—an occupied city, adapting to survive.
Vector made his way to Leon Restaurant, a popular spot praised for its diverse menu and quiet atmosphere. It had once catered to travelers and nobles. Now, it was a rare neutral ground—where soldiers and civilians could sit under the same roof, even if they didn't exchange words.
He ordered breakfast and sat quietly by the window, letting the warmth of the food fill his body. His appetite had grown noticeably ever since his body evolved through Chaos Energy.
Even simple meals now tasted like feasts.
Every bite was savored, not just out of hunger, but gratitude, he was alive, stronger, and with a mission.
Once finished, he tipped the waiter generously and slipped him a folded piece of paper with a subtle nod.
Once finished, he left a generous tip and slipped a folded note to the waiter with a subtle nod.
Inside the note: a warning to the resistance… "Be vigilant. Others may be hiding among us."
He didn't wait to see the reaction. Vector stood, adjusted his collar, and stepped back into the streets. There was no time to waste.
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He walked with calm confidence towards the colonel's residence, his next role to play, and his next move to make.
Thinking about the current situation, he continued on his way to the colonel's estate…
But in truth, the original Vector was the Head of Intelligence and Espionage for the Novastra Liberation Front in Carnatic District.
That cover, tedious as it was, had given him precious access to the Lionheart colonel's daily operations. And now, he, the successor, would continue it—with sharper eyes and deadlier intent.
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The Novastra Empire once consisted of seven states: Elaris, Ashmont, Solara, Arya, Redfield, Avalon, and Aurora.
Now, the first four were occupied by LionHeart Empire. Only Redfield, Avalon, and Aurora remained free—serving as resistance strongholds.
As Vector neared the gates of the Colonel's Estate, his thoughts quieted. The time for reflection was over.
Now comes the action.
[To be continued…]