"Hey, kid! Wake up!" a frantic voice echoed through the fog in his mind.
"I think he's fainted. Quick, get him to the Martial Hall's recovery ward!"
"Stay calm," another voice replied coolly. "He's just exhausted."
A while later, Kirish slowly pried his eyes open.
A dull, throbbing pain still pulsed through his limbs. The first thing he saw was the harsh glare of a ceiling light that made his vision sting. He realized immediately that he was lying in a medical ward.
'System... how did I get here?' Kirish asked internally.
["You lost consciousness due to the extreme physical strain and pain of the Qi Orbit formation. When your session timer expired and you didn't exit, a staff member checked the room and brought you here."]
"How long was I out?"
["Approximately sixteen hours."]
"Sixteen hours?!" Kirish tried to shift his weight, but a sharp wince escaped his lips. Every muscle fiber felt like it had been shredded and stitched back together poorly.
"That serum's side effects are brutal. My body feels like it's falling apart."
["Don't blame me,"] the System retorted mockingly. ["I told you to buy the premium recovery balm, but you wanted to save money. Now, enjoy the consequences of your frugality."]
"Ugh, fine. Shut up. You said my Qi Orbit is complete... so what now?"
The System shifted into what Kirish called its 'Teacher Mode.'
["First, your body is currently incapable of further cultivation. A Level-4 Orbit would crush you if you pushed it now.
Over the next fifteen days, you will naturally stabilize as a Level-1 Cultivator. Your previous energy rating was a mere 200, but now it has reached 1,800. Not only has the quantity increased, but the purity is leagues beyond a normal Magician."]
["However, I have a Mission for you. Before you resume cultivation, you must personally earn 1,00,000 W (World Currency). Time limit: 15 days. Reward: You may choose your own prize."]
["Since you successfully forged your Orbit, I am granting you a 'Skill Scanning Scroll.' This will allow you to scan any martial art and learn its secrets."]
Kirish didn't argue. He spent a bit more to buy some 'Recovery Pills' from the System shop. The effect was magical; as soon as the pills dissolved, the agonizing ache receded, and he regained enough mobility to walk.
He checked out of the clinic. It was late at night, and the Martial Hall was quiet.
Seeking some fresh air, Kirish wandered into the hall's garden area.
The night air was crisp, carrying the faint scent of water and blooming nocturnal flora.
He looked up. There was no normal moon in the sky. Instead, a massive Blue Planet loomed above, looking so close and gargantuan that it felt like it might collide with the world at any moment. It was an ice planet.
Unlike the sun, this celestial body cooled the atmosphere significantly at night. This 'Blue Star' was a magic planet, far more powerful than any ordinary satellite.
Humanity had spent centuries developing ways to survive these freezing nights.
As Kirish enjoyed the eerie beauty of the landscape, a sharp, rhythmic shouting caught his attention.
He followed the sound and saw a girl practicing on a heavy-duty combat dummy. She looked about sixteen or seventeen, slender but toned. Her hair was dyed a vibrant pink, and despite her innocent face, her movements were lethal.
Kirish sat on a nearby bench, watching her intently. "Interesting," he muttered. It was his first time seeing the martial arts of this world up close. Her strikes were as fast as the swing of an axe.
She seemed to be training to become a 'Martial Art Magician.'
["Are you forgetting something, Owner?"] the System's voice rang in his head.
"What?"
["The Scanning Scroll. This is the perfect environment to test that skill."]
The moment Kirish willed the skill to activate, his vision transformed. The world became a high-tech interface, reminiscent of looking through the HUD of a futuristic combat suit. Reticles locked onto targets, and data windows began to scroll rapidly.
'System, analyze her. What martial art is that?'
[Status Window:]
Name: Priyanka Khanna
Age: 17
Strength: 20 | Agility: 25 | Endurance: 20
Intelligence: 1.6
Qi Rating: 160
Martial Art: 'Light Axe'
["You can purchase this martial art from the shop, or pay for 'Info' to learn its specific weaknesses,"]
the System suggested.
Kirish's eyes gleamed. The real game was starting. He knew a system this greedy wouldn't help him for free.
"Alright, what's the price for the details?"
The System displayed the shop screen with a professional breakdown.
[Skill: Light Axe]
Description: A combat style focused entirely on the legs. Users must treat their legs as literal axes. The higher the speed and force, the more devastating the impact.
Full Technique Unlock: 2,500 W
The price was reasonable, but Kirish hesitated. "System, I want to be a Magician. Why would I spend money on a leg-based martial art? Are you just trying to loot me
again?"
["Firstly, I am not a looter. Secondly, you haven't understood your own status yet,"] the System explained patiently.
["Original Kirish had a Qi rating of 200. With that, he could have been a decent Martial Artist, but as a Magician? He would have been a nobody. Don't even dream of being a Summoner with those stats."]
["To be a true Magician, you need to survive long enough to cast your spells. If a monster gets close, your 'Light Axe' will be the only thing keeping your head on your shoulders."]
Kirish sighed. The greedy merchant made a fair point.
What will happen next? Will Kirish find the hidden flaws in Priyanka's 'Light Axe'?
[To Be Continued...]
FAQ & Community Interaction
Who is Kirish? Gani, a 25-year-old from our world, has transmigrated into the body of 17-year-old Kirish in the world of Blue Orbit.
What is his goal? To fulfill the original Kirish's dreams while navigating a world of magic and monsters using his greedy but powerful System.
The Power System: * Magic Element Users: Focus on spells.
Magic Warriors: Focus on physical combat enhanced by Qi.
Magic Summoners: Command beasts or spirits.
Current Progress: Kirish has formed a high-tier Blue Star Qi Orbit. He is currently Level-1 with a Qi rating of 1,800.
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