Origin of the Infinite Worlds
Chapter 5 – The Mysterious Core
Part 1
It's already late at night.
Starlake Park is slowly becoming empty.
The park lights spread a soft glow.
The lake's water has returned to its calm state.
But for Zerion, tonight will never be normal again.
He is still standing by the edge of the lake.
In his right hand, he holds that blue crystal.
Small.
But the light inside it glows in a strange way.
As if it is alive.
Luna stands a few steps away.
Her eyes are still fixed on the crystal.
She slowly says—
"Can you feel it?"
Zerion grips the crystal tightly.
"Yes."
He says.
"It feels like it's… connected to me."
At that moment, the System appears again in front of him.
Artifact Information Updating…
Zerion looks at the screen.
After a few seconds, text appears—
Artifact Name: Origin Core
Status: Bound to Host
Host: Zerion
Zerion slowly says—
"Origin Core…"
Luna frowns.
"Origin?"
The System speaks again—
This core contains a fragment of primordial energy.
The energy inside Zerion's chest trembles slightly again.
As if the Core and his power have recognized each other.
Zerion slowly says—
"How did this come here?"
The System analyzes for a few seconds.
Then replies—
Unknown.
Luna looks up at the sky.
There's a hint of concern in her eyes.
"Maybe it was hidden here long ago,"
she says.
"And today, your power awakened it."
Zerion remains silent for a few seconds.
Then he looks at the crystal again.
The blue light pulses slowly.
Suddenly—
The crystal begins to tremble slightly in his hand.
The System immediately gives a warning.
Energy fluctuation detected.
Zerion says—
"What's happening?"
At that exact moment—
A burst of light shoots out from the crystal and enters his chest.
Zerion's eyes widen.
His body trembles.
"Ah…!"
Luna steps forward.
"Zerion!"
Zerion drops to his knees.
It feels like fire is burning inside his body.
The System quickly says—
Core Integration Started
That strange vision appears before his eyes again.
Endless Void.
Countless Galaxies.
Countless Universes.
And that massive existence—
The one creating everything.
This time, the vision is clearer than before.
Zerion's breathing becomes heavy.
A voice echoes inside his mind.
A deep voice.
"Find yourself…"
Suddenly—
Everything goes dark.
After a few seconds, Zerion slowly opens his eyes.
He is still sitting by the lake.
Luna stands in front of him.
There's worry in her eyes.
"Are you okay?"
Zerion slowly nods.
"Yes…"
The System appears again.
New text shows on the screen—
Core Integration Complete
Energy Control Increased
Zerion quickly looks at the screen.
Energy Control: 3%
His eyes widen in shock.
"Three percent?!"
The System says—
Origin Core amplified your awakening.
Luna slowly says—
"Your power… has increased."
Zerion takes a deep breath.
He can feel it—
This crystal is not ordinary.
It is directly connected to his power.
Maybe—
It is also a part of his past.
At that moment—
The System gives another warning.
Warning
Zerion frowns.
"What now?"
New text appears on the screen—
Host Energy has been detected by external forces.
Zerion's heart skips a beat.
"External… forces?"
The System says—
Unknown entities are searching for the Origin Core.
A cold wind begins to blow over the lake.
Zerion slowly looks up at the sky.
A strange feeling suddenly rises in his mind.
As if someone is watching them.
Luna slowly says—
"Maybe… from now on, you're not safe."
Zerion clenches his fist tightly.
His eyes now hold a new determination.
Because he knows—
His journey has truly begun.
Origin of the Infinite Worlds
Chapter 5 – The Mysterious Core
Part 2
Starlake Park.
The night has grown even deeper.
The area around the lake is now almost empty.
Only a few street lights glow in the distance.
Zerion is still standing by the edge of the lake.
The flow of energy inside his chest is now much clearer than before.
Ever since the Origin Core merged with his body—
It feels like his body has changed.
He clenches his fist.
A faint vibration of power runs through his muscles.
The System appears again in front of him.
Status Update
Zerion looks at the screen.
Energy Control: 3%
Energy Capacity: Increased
Zerion slowly says—
"Only three percent power… and this much change…"
The System replies—
Your original power is far beyond this level.
Zerion takes a deep breath.
He understands—
The true limit of this power is still far away.
At that moment—
Luna slowly comes to stand beside him.
Her eyes are calm.
But there is deep concern within.
She says—
"Did the System tell you anything else?"
Zerion nods.
"Yes."
"It said… someone is searching for my power."
Luna remains silent for a few seconds.
Then she slowly says—
"Then we don't have much time."
Zerion frowns.
"What do you mean?"
Luna looks up at the sky.
"The power you carry…"
"It's not just something of this world."
"There are many worlds."
"There are many powerful beings."
"And if they realize…"
She doesn't finish the sentence.
But Zerion understands.
They will come for him.
At that moment—
The System suddenly gives another warning.
Warning
Zerion quickly looks at the screen.
Unknown spatial distortion detected.
The air above the lake suddenly begins to shake.
As if space itself is being distorted.
Luna narrows her eyes.
"They're here already…?"
Zerion says—
"They?"
At that moment—
The air above the lake tears open, forming a black crack.
A small portal.
Inside it—complete darkness.
A few seconds later—
A strange creature emerges from it.
Humanoid in shape.
But its body looks like black smoke.
Its eyes glow red.
The System immediately begins analysis.
Entity Detected
Type: Shadow Beast
Zerion slowly says—
"Shadow Beast…?"
The creature stands there, staring at them.
There is something like hunger in its eyes.
As if it can feel Zerion's power.
Luna slowly says—
"It came for you."
Zerion takes a deep breath.
This might be his first real fight.
The System speaks again—
Combat mode recommended.
Zerion slowly steps forward.
The power inside his chest begins to activate.
The Shadow Beast suddenly roars.
Then it lunges toward Zerion at lightning speed.
Zerion's eyes widen.
But at that exact moment—
His body moves on its own.
He quickly shifts to the side.
The Shadow Beast slams into the ground.
The ground cracks open.
Zerion is shocked.
"I'm this fast…?"
The System says—
Your physical ability has increased.
The Shadow Beast turns around again.
Its eyes burn even redder.
This time it moves even faster.
Zerion grits his teeth and gathers power.
A faint blue light begins to glow around his hand.
Luna watches from a distance.
There is surprise in her eyes.
Because Zerion's power is growing rapidly.
The Shadow Beast lunges again.
This time, Zerion raises his hand and strikes.
His fist hits the creature directly in the chest.
For a moment, the entire area fills with blue light.
Then—
The Shadow Beast is thrown backward.
It crashes onto the ground.
It trembles for a few seconds.
Then slowly dissolves like smoke.
The portal disappears as well.
Everything becomes quiet again.
Zerion stands still.
His chest rises and falls.
He looks at his own hand.
"I… did that?"
The System immediately says—
Enemy eliminated.
Combat experience gained.
Luna slowly comes to stand beside him.
In her eyes, there is a mix of surprise and concern.
She softly says—
"Your power… is far more dangerous than I thought."
Zerion looks up at the sky.
It feels like—
This fight is only the beginning.
Because if one Shadow Beast can come here…
Then something far stronger will surely come next.
Origin of the Infinite Worlds
Chapter 5 – The Mysterious Core
Part 3
Starlake Park.
The night is now even quieter.
The lake's water has returned to calm again.
But due to the fight earlier, several cracks are still visible on the ground.
Zerion stands there, looking at the spot where the Shadow Beast disappeared just moments ago.
His chest is still rising and falling rapidly.
Because that was the first fight of his life.
And he still can't believe—
That he was able to strike with such power.
The System appears again in front of him.
Battle Analysis Complete
Zerion looks at the screen.
Enemy: Shadow Beast
Threat Level: Low
Zerion frowns.
"Low?"
The System replies—
Yes.
Stronger enemies exist.
Zerion takes a deep breath.
A strange feeling forms in his mind.
If this was low level…
Then what would stronger enemies be like?
At that moment, Luna slowly comes to stand beside him.
She looks at the cracked ground and says—
"That was a Shadow Beast."
Zerion nods.
"The System said the same."
Luna stays silent for a few seconds.
There is concern in her eyes.
"They don't usually come here,"
she says.
"Then why did it come?"
Zerion remains silent for a moment.
Then slowly says—
"The System said… my power was detected."
Luna slowly nods.
"Then it's clear."
"They're searching for you."
Zerion looks up at the sky.
It feels like—
Someone is watching them from somewhere unseen.
At that moment, the System shows a new message.
New Mission Unlocked
Zerion looks at the screen.
Mission: Strengthen your energy control
Objective: Reach 5% energy control
Zerion slowly says—
"Five percent…"
The System says—
Recommended for survival.
Luna cannot see the screen.
So she asks—
"What is the System saying?"
Zerion replies—
"I need to get stronger."
"At least five percent."
Luna thinks for a moment.
Then she says—
"Then you need training."
Zerion looks at her.
"Training?"
Luna nods.
"Yes."
"Having power alone isn't enough."
"You need to learn how to control it."
Zerion stays silent for a few seconds.
Then says—
"Can you teach me?"
Luna smiles slightly.
"Maybe."
"But first, we need a safe place."
Zerion asks—
"Where?"
Luna looks toward the dark forest across the lake.
"There's a place over there."
"Very old."
"People usually don't go there."
Zerion frowns.
"Why?"
Luna slowly says—
"Because they're afraid of that place."
Silence for a moment.
A light breeze flows.
The lake water moves gently.
Zerion finally says—
"Let's go."
Luna looks at him.
"You're sure?"
Zerion nods.
"If I want to become stronger… I can't be afraid."
Luna watches him for a few seconds.
Then smiles slightly.
"Alright."
The two begin walking along the path beside the lake.
The park lights slowly fade behind them.
Ahead—only darkness.
After a while, they reach the edge of the park.
From here, a narrow path leads into the forest.
The trees are very tall.
Very little moonlight passes through.
The place feels strangely silent.
Zerion looks around.
"No one lives here?"
Luna shakes her head.
"No."
"A long time ago, there was an old structure here."
"But now it's almost destroyed."
Zerion slowly says—
"We're going there?"
Luna replies—
"Yes."
"It's a good place for training."
At that moment—
The System gives another warning.
Unknown energy detected ahead.
Zerion stops.
"The System says something is ahead."
Luna stays silent for a few seconds.
Then says—
"I can feel it too."
"But it's not enemy energy."
Zerion frowns.
"Then what is it?"
Luna looks into the darkness.
"Probably… the ancient energy of this place."
Zerion looks forward.
Deep in the forest, an old ruin becomes visible.
Broken stone pillars.
Half-collapsed walls.
The place looks very ancient.
And from the center of the ruins, a faint light is glowing.
Zerion slowly says—
"That's it?"
Luna nods.
"Yes."
"That will be our training ground."
Zerion takes a deep breath.
His journey is about to enter a new stage.
Origin of the Infinite Worlds
Chapter 5 – The Mysterious Core
Part 4
The path inside the forest grows darker and darker.
The tall trees block almost all of the moonlight.
Only the sound of insects echoes around.
Zerion and Luna move forward along the narrow path.
After walking for a while, they arrive in front of an old ruin.
Broken stone pillars.
Half-collapsed walls.
Fragments of ancient stone scattered across the ground.
The place feels extremely old.
Perhaps hundreds of years ago, it was an important structure.
But now, it is almost forgotten.
Zerion slowly looks around.
The energy inside his chest begins to tremble again.
The System activates immediately.
Energy reaction detected.
Zerion slowly says—
"It feels like my power is connected to this place."
Luna nods.
"When I first came here… I felt the same."
Zerion looks at her in surprise.
"You've been here before?"
Luna stays silent for a moment.
Then says—
"A long time ago."
Zerion doesn't ask anything more.
Because he understands—
Luna is still hiding many things.
At that moment—
The System displays new information.
Ancient Structure Detected
Name: Unknown Ruins
Zerion slowly walks toward the center of the ruins.
On the ground, there is a large circular area.
Strange symbols are carved into the stone.
They are very old.
Yet, surprisingly clear.
Luna slowly says—
"I call this place the Training Circle."
Zerion frowns.
"Training Circle?"
Luna nods.
"Yes."
"Energy flows easily here."
"So training here helps you improve faster."
Zerion steps into the center of the circle.
At that moment—
The energy inside his chest suddenly becomes more active.
The symbols on the ground begin to glow with a faint blue light.
Zerion looks around in shock.
"This…?"
The System quickly begins analysis.
Energy amplification field detected.
Luna smiles slightly.
"See?"
"I told you this place isn't normal."
Zerion takes a deep breath.
The flow of energy inside his body is now much clearer.
It feels like the entire place is awakening his power.
At that moment—
Luna says—
"Let's begin."
Zerion looks at her.
"Begin what?"
Luna replies—
"Your training."
She steps back a few steps.
"First, you need to learn how to feel your power."
Zerion closes his eyes.
He focuses on his chest.
That warm energy is still there.
But now it feels much stronger than before.
Luna says—
"Move that energy to your hand."
Zerion slowly tries.
For a few seconds, nothing happens.
Then—
A faint blue light begins to glow around his right hand.
The System immediately says—
Energy Control increasing.
Zerion grits his teeth, trying to hold the energy steady.
The light slowly becomes brighter.
At that moment—
Suddenly, that vision appears again inside his mind.
Endless Void.
Countless Galaxies.
Countless Universes.
Zerion suddenly opens his eyes.
The light disappears.
He drops to his knees.
"Ah…!"
Luna quickly rushes to him.
"What happened?"
Zerion holds his head.
"That vision again…"
The System immediately gives a warning.
Memory Seal weakening.
Zerion takes a deep breath.
After a few seconds, the pain fades.
The System displays new information.
Energy Control: 4%
Zerion looks at the screen in shock.
"Four percent…?"
Luna slowly says—
"Your power is growing very fast."
Zerion stands up slowly.
A new determination forms in his eyes.
He understands—
This place is very important for him.
But at that moment—
The System suddenly gives another warning.
Warning
Zerion frowns.
"What now?"
New text appears—
Multiple hostile energies approaching.
Zerion and Luna both look around at the same time.
From the darkness of the forest—
Several pairs of red eyes suddenly glow.
And from within that darkness, slowly emerging—
More Shadow Beasts.
The place suddenly becomes terrifyingly silent.
Zerion slowly clenches his fist.
That blue energy begins to glow around him once again.
Because this time—
He won't just fight for himself…
He will fight to survive.
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As the Training Circle awakens his power, Zerion realizes he's no longer fighting to grow… he's fighting to survive.
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