As Kuro began generating new lifeforms, I shifted my attention to the System, wanting to understand its full potential. Until now, I'd treated it like a status window—basic and limited. But maybe it had more to offer.
"System, explain your functions," I asked. A response came instantly.
{Notice: My functions are listed below:
Allows user to view personal stats.
Assists and guides the user.
Can be wielded as a tool for management. I also possess communication capabilities.}
As I read, I began to contemplate the best way to use this tool. Then I dismissed the thought and opened my status window.
{Status: Active} {Name: NoName currently} {Former Name: Kuroda Ren} {Race: Ascended Human → Deity Class Entity} {Title(s): The Heartless God, Multiversal Tyrant, System Bound One} {System: Dominion Drive} {Alignment: Chaotic Neutral / Self Serving God} {Omniversal Travel: Unlocked [∞]} {True Power Sync: Locked until Override} {Threat Level: Variable (Currently Suppressed)}
{Stats:} {Strength: ∞+} {Speed: ∞+} {Durability: ∞+} {Stamina: ∞+} {Magic Power: ∞+} {Intelligence: ∞+} {Reflexes: ∞+} {Charm: ∞+} {Fertility: ∞+} {Corruption: ∞+}
{Abilities:} {Reality Manipulation} {Time Shift} {Void Step} {Soul Override} {Elemental Mastery (All)} {Dimensional Rift} {Adaptive Combat Mode} {Dark Matter Forge} {Mind Control [Limited Use]} {Fleshcrafting (R18 Use Flagged)} {Omnipotent} {Omniscient} {Omnipresent} {Omnibenevolent} {Omnivorous} {Omniforge Creation}
"I seem to have no name. I should probably name myself," I muttered. "Hey System, can I name myself?"
{Notice: User has complete authority to name himself.}
"Good to know," I thought. That means I can change my name at any time. After thinking for a few minutes, I chose the name that fit me best: Kokushin no Kami. It means God Who Carves the Heart in Japanese. But for short, we're going to use Kokushin.
"Hey Kuro, come here." Kuro walks over after he finished his task. "Yes, my creator." I closed the System.
"No need to call me creator. Just call me Kokushin from now on."
Kuro: "Yes, I understand, but I finished my task a long while ago."
I tapped the System icon. "System, list all available modules."
{Notice: Available modules: • Stats Viewer • Guidance AI • Management Suite • Communication Protocols • Macro Editor (Disabled) • Experimental Subroutines (Locked)}
"Macro Editor disabled. Experimental Subroutines locked," I noted.
"System, Guidance AI: how do I enable Macro Editor?"
{Notice: Guidance AI active. Suggestion: retrieve temporary override credential from Archive Logs.}
I scrolled through logs.
{Notice: Archive Logs show: Temporary override credential 'DRIVE-UNLOCK-7723', expires in 12h.}
"System, execute: ENABLE_MACROS with key DRIVE-UNLOCK-7723."
{Notice: Macro Editor enabled.}
I opened the Macro Editor.
Macro Name: PlanetForge Steps:
Kuro: CreateEntity – {type: 'planet', mass: '1.2×10^25 kg'}
Wait 5s
Kuro: ModifyEnvironment – {atmosphere: [N2:78%, O2:21%, trace:1%]}
Kuro: AssignDirectives – {evolve_life, establish_biosphere}
System.LogEvent('PlanetForge complete')
"System, run macro PlanetForge."
Kuro formed a new planet and atmosphere.
"PlanetForge complete," he reported.
Macro Name: LifeSeeder Steps:
Kuro: CreateEntities – forest, desert, aquatic ecosystems
Kuro: AssignDirectives – {seed_starter_organisms}
Kuro: ModifyEnvironment – {weather: cyclical}
System.LogEvent('LifeSeeder complete')
"System, run macro LifeSeeder."
Forests, deserts, and seas appeared. Weather systems initialized.
"LifeSeeder complete," Kuro confirmed.
I observed the System menu.
"System, list Experimental Subroutines."
{Notice: Experimental Subroutines: • Probability Weaving • Physics Recompiler • Narrative Engine • System Self-Modification • User-Defined Reality Scripts}
"System, how do I unlock Experimental Subroutines?"
{Notice: Requires override key EXPKEY-22B4. Locate in Archive Logs.}
"System, retrieve EXPKEY-22B4 from Archive Logs."
{Notice: EXPKEY-22B4 retrieved. Expires in 48h.}
"System, enter override EXPKEY-22B4 in sandbox."
{Notice: Experimental Subroutines unlocked in sandbox.}
I accessed sandbox.
"System, create sandbox environment SBX-42 for testing."
{Notice: Sandbox SBX-42 created.}
"System, sandbox: enter EXPKEY-22B4."
{Notice: Experimental Subroutines unlocked in SBX-42.}
"Close sandbox," I said.
{Notice: Returned to main environment.}
I turned to Kuro. "You will now integrate Narrative Engine into LifeSeeder macro."
Kuro updated macro: narrative_step: ExperimentalSubroutine(Narrative Engine, generate: [mythology, language, religion])
"Run LifeSeeder on planet Alpha-3."
Mythologies and languages generated. Kuro reported: "Narrative integration complete."
"Archive LifeSeeder as LifeSeeder-v2," I ordered.
{Notice: Macro archived.}
"Next, test Probability Weaving: increase meteor impact probability to 2% on Alpha-3."
Kuro executed. Impacts simulated.
"Probability test complete," he said.
I checked override keys. Time remained.
"Kuro, broadcast: search for True Power Sync override in System archives."
"Broadcast sent," he replied.
I asked System: "Guidance AI: probability of True Power Sync override in 3h?"
{Notice: 65% chance if accessing System Core.}
"System, show path to System Core."
{Notice: Path: ../Core. Unauthorized access may trigger lockout.}
"System, create sandbox for Core access."
{Notice: Sandbox SBX-43 created.}
"Sandbox SBX-43: enter key DRIVE-UNLOCK-7723."
{Notice: True Power Sync unlocked in SBX-43.}
"Sandbox SBX-43: close."
{Notice: Returned to main environment.}
"Kuro, review archived logs for EXPKEY-22B4 usage and report."
He reviewed.
"Logs confirm EXPKEY-22B4 valid and used. System Self-Modification available."
I said, "Stop here for now. We will schedule System Self-Modification next."
Kuro: "Understood. Awaiting directives."
I closed the System interface.
"Take a break and review macros and logs," I instructed. "Tomorrow, we begin self-modification."
Kuro bowed. "As you wish, Lord Kokushin."