The First Ascension!

"I... can't..."

"I... can't... stop..." He barely muttered out loud.

He gritted his teeth, enduring the unbearable pain. "Argh..."

"I-it hurts..." He muttered again. "Ergh..."

Samiel felt as if his soul was being squeezed and shredded into pieces.

The vast amount of mind powers around him helped maintain his rationality and ease the pain.

Swoosh!

Suddenly, his surroundings changed, and he found himself in a vast open area. However, it was filled with darkness and dread...

Gradually sadness, grief, powerlessness, and all the other negative emotions started to consume him.

He felt like giving up.

Different kinds of questions swirled in his mind.

What was the point of getting stronger if he was going to die anyway?

Wouldn't it be nice to just spend the time he had left?

The world was doomed to end anyway...

"Yeah... Let's stop..."

"I... give..."

'Our child will protect the peace, haha...'

'You are the guardian...'

'I will protect you, brother.'

'Thank you...'

'Samiel...'

Samiel suddenly heard these strange voices in his head, accompanied by fleeting images of memories.

"N-no-!!"

"I... I won't..."

"I won't give up!!" He shouted.

"Urgh..." Focusing all his power on his leg, he attempted to move it.

But it moved so slowly that one would question whether it was really moving. Moreover, the pulling force only grew stronger.

[You are not the Monarch.]

He then heard a mocking voice, or rather, a vague memory.

"Argh..."

"I will become one!" He shouted.

With a surge of strong will, Samiel abruptly moved his left leg, then his right. In a split second, he stepped forward, crossing the threshold.

Crackle-!! Crackle-!!

Another breaking sound echoed, but it soon disappeared.

Swish!

In the next moment, he was enveloped in a whirlwind of vibrant colors and swirling energies. The world around him transformed, shifting from darkness to a realm of pure consciousness and limitless possibilities.

Overwhelmed by the brightness, he closed his eyes.

Then, Samiel felt a surge of power coursing through his veins, his mind starting to expand, to accommodate the vastness of the Mental Foundation Realm. He just stood still and waited.

"Hmm..." 

Honestly, it was a humbling and awe-inspiring experience, knowing that he had ascended into this extraordinary realm.

He opened his eyes, standing in awe as he took in the breathtaking sight before him. Despite his small size, he could see everything in this space.

The vast expanse of space seemed to stretch infinitely, with countless stars twinkling like diamonds in the velvety blackness of the cosmic canvas. Each star emitted a mesmerizing glow, casting ethereal light that danced and shimmered across the celestial plane.

The atmosphere within his mind space was serene yet charged with undeniable energy. It hummed with the resonance of his thoughts and emotions, creating a palpable aura of power and potential. The air felt weightless, infused with the essence of his deepest desires and aspirations.

The surroundings reflected Samiel's innermost thoughts and experiences. The landscape shifted and morphed, mirroring the ebb and flow of his consciousness. Mountains of memories rose and fell, their peaks reaching towards the heavens, while rivers of emotions meandered through the valleys, carrying with them the echoes of his past.

The colors within his mind space were vibrant and alive, painting the canvas of his thoughts with a kaleidoscope of hues. Brilliant shades of cobalt blue, shimmering silver, and radiant gold danced and intertwined, creating a mesmerizing display of visual splendor. The colors pulsed and shimmered, mirroring the ebb and flow of his mental energy.

As Samiel delved deeper into his mind space, he discovered pockets of tranquility and serenity. Lush gardens bloomed with vibrant flowers, their petals unfurling like delicate whispers of hope. The fragrance of blossoms filled the air, carrying with it a sense of renewal and growth.

Amidst the gardens, ancient trees stood tall and wise, their branches reaching towards the heavens. Their leaves whispered secrets of wisdom and enlightenment, their rustling a symphony of knowledge that resonated deep within Samiel's soul.

There was so much to discover...

"This is my Mind Space?" He asked himself, slightly disbelieving.

"It is truly... beautiful..." He stood frozen, mesmerized by the sight.

"Wait!" He suddenly exclaimed. "I still have to go outside!"

____ ___ _

Samiel's room.

Samiel's small body was floating above his bed.

With a slight twitch, his eyes opened.

"?" The confusion etched across the his face.

{What am I doing in the a-!}

Swish!

Before he could finish his thought, he found himself falling back onto the bed.

{N-no?!}

Thud!

"Oya!" A little scream escaped his mouth. {I-it hurts...}

After rubbing his back, he looked up in the air again.

In front of him, another set of texts appeared, similar to before.

< Congratulations on your first ascension! >

< You have ascended into the Mental Foundation Realm! >

< You can check your updated status. >

{Why do these texts keep appearing?} Samiel thought, confused. They wouldn't appear if they weren't directly from the World System.

{Or, is this a unique feature of my status?} He guessed. {Whatever, let's see the status then. Status!}

<Ding! >

===== Status ====

Name: Kaius Samiel

Age: 1 month

Race: Human

Rank: 1st level Mental Foundation Realm

Titles: The Youngest Awakener || The One Who Has Done The Impossible

Potential:

- Mental: ???

Stats:

- Mental Power: 10,000/10,000*

- Strength: 0.5

- Agility: 0.5

- Constitution: 0.5

- Intelligence: 16

- Dexterity: 0

- Charisma: SS

- Luck: A+

Technique: Monarch's Basic Mental Training

Mental Abilities: Mind Link || Mind Scan || Mind Break

___ ___ __

{Oh, my rank changed to the first level of the Mental Foundation Realm!} Samiel exclaimed in his mind. {But my mental power... Isn't it too high? I thought it would change to 1,000, not 10,000. Wait! It must be the title's effect! Yeah, that's right. Initially, I had 5,000 mental power after my first ascension. I still think it's more than it should be...}

{But isn't that nice?} He smiled. The more mental power he had, the more powerful he would become.

Feeling happy, he continued inspecting his status.

{Oh, my intelligence went up to 16. It must be the title's effect as well. How convenient...}

"WAAH!" He let out a cute sound.

{SS rank charm!} He smiled. {Mother! Your son's charm has caught up to yours!}

"Hehhe.."

After enjoying it a little, he noticed that his luck's rank had increased by a whole level.

Although he was momentarily confused, he eventually remembered the reason.

{Ah! I haven't fully read the second title yet.} He thought. {Let's continue, then. I still have to choose rewards as well.}