Chapter 2: A Planet Core… Huh?
Alicia stayed silent for a moment.
"…Okay. Let me get this straight."
She focused on the floating blue text.
"I died… got reborn… and now I'm a planet?"
The system responded immediately.
[Correct.]
"…That's insane."
A short pause.
"…But also kind of cool."
She quickly shifted her thoughts.
"Explain. Everything."
The blue light pulsed.
[This universe follows the laws of cultivation.]
[Planets absorb space energy and convert it into Life Energy.]
[Life Energy is used to develop terrain, nurture life, and strengthen the planet core.]
[Living beings cultivate using Soul Power, derived from space energy and Life Energy.]
Alicia processed the information carefully this time.
"…So I'm basically the source."
"…Everything on my planet depends on me."
That changed things.
A lot.
Her earlier panic faded, replaced by focus.
"Then what can I actually do right now?"
A new panel appeared instantly.
[System Functions]
Stats
Defensive–Offensive
System Shop
Energy Anchor
Planetary Brain
"…That's it?"
Alicia frowned.
"Feels a bit… empty."
[Additional functions will unlock as the host levels up.]
"…Of course they will."
Still, this was enough to start.
She focused on the panel again, curiosity rising.
"Open Stats."
The system responded—
But before the panel fully formed—
Ding!
A notification interrupted.
[Newbie Gift Package Available]
Alicia paused.
Then immediately grinned.
"…Now we're talking."
"Claim."
Ding!
[Newbie Gift Package Claimed]
Rewards Obtained:
Beginner Encyclopedia
Low-Tier Energy Conversion Method
2 Low-Tier Life Energy Stones
Alicia's excitement rose instantly.
"Okay… this is actually useful."
She examined the rewards one by one.
The Energy Conversion Method caught her attention first.
"…So this lets me generate Life Energy on my own?"
[Correct.]
"Good. Because I don't like being broke."
Then the stones.
"…And these are instant energy?"
[Each Low-Tier Life Energy Stone contains 50 units of Life Energy.]
Alicia paused.
Then laughed.
"…So I'm not completely helpless."
That was reassuring.
Very reassuring.
She looked back at the system panel.
Then at her rewards.
Then at the endless darkness around her.
"…Alright."
Her thoughts steadied.
"This isn't just some weird situation anymore."
"This is a starting point."
A small pause.
Then—
"…Let's see what I'm working with."