Andres moved away from the gates once more, this time with purpose.
There was something more important than entering the city.
Understanding himself.
"…System."
The response was immediate.
[System Interface Active]
The world didn't fade—but something layered itself over his perception.
Structured. Precise.
Unforgiving.
[Host Achievement: Consumption of 18 Tree of Power Fruits]
[Status: Anomaly Confirmed]
"…Yeah… I figured," Andres muttered.
Then the system unfolded.
Not as a list—but as understanding.
Abilities began to define themselves within his mind.
Multiplication of Anything—replication of objects, limited by energy and complexity.
All-Round Attribute Enhancement—passive growth, constant and steady.
Mind's Eye—probability prediction through pattern analysis.
Absolute Full Copy—replication of abilities, requiring comprehension.
Infinite Storage—boundless internal space, untouched by time.
Interdimensional Portal—locked, unstable, unfinished.
More followed.
Energy Perception—awareness of mana and intent.
Mana Reconstruction—understanding and rebuilding magical energy.
Skill Evolution—the potential for all abilities to grow.
Then came the martial side.
Unyielding Body.
Void & Light Fist.
God's Strength.
Soul Weapon Materialization.
Full Counter.
Full Martial Arts Comprehension.
Motion Acceleration.
Damage Conversion.
And finally—
Complete Environmental Adaptation.
A silence followed.
Not empty.
Heavy.
"…This isn't normal power," Andres said quietly.
[Warning: Host Stability — Low]
His eyes narrowed slightly.
So there it was.
The cost.
"…I can't use everything at once."
That realization grounded him.
This wasn't power meant to overwhelm the world.
It was power meant to be built upon.
"…Then I'll build it properly."
And for the first time since arriving—
He felt something steady within himself.
Not excitement.
Not fear.
Direction.