Five Years Later…
On a small bed with dinosaur sheets, a little boy with two-colored eyes and fluffy black hair lay holding a pink rabbit plush while wearing pajamas with the same dinosaur pattern. His plump skin was as soft as moonlight.
From downstairs, his mother's voice called:
"Adrian, let's go! It's your first day of school. You'll also meet the new neighbor."
The little boy reacted to the sound, slowly opening his eyes. At that moment, a small, cute shadowy creature emerged from his own shadow and started playing with him.
"Shady, stop… I'm coming…" — he spoke in a sweet voice.
Then, he got out of bed.
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MC POV
Seeing Shady, my shadow slime, which I bought with system points, I reached out and petted him affectionately.
[Pet: Shadow Slime | World: The Man Who Wants to Be Reborn in Another World]
Abilities:
Ability to move through shadows. High sensitivity to movements and energies.
My status has changed a little since I received gifts from the system and obtained a pet. However, the system has barely given me any missions yet. According to it, my age still limits my tasks...
At least I managed to improve my mental energy control, strengthen my Haki to a reasonable level, and increase my internal energy over time.
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STATUS
Name: Adrian Henutse
Race: Human (?)
Age: 5 years
Title: Beloved Son, Transmigrated Being
Coins: —
Physical Improvement: Slight, due to cultivation technique
Soul Enhancement: Reinforced by the power of the Black Lotus Ghost Clan
Mind Improvement: Minor, from Haki training
Energy Techniques: Moonlight Cultivator, Zetsu
Magic: —
Mental Energy Techniques: Vision Haki
Power: Ancient Power Domination
Special Skills: Writing Epithet for Buddha
Items:
Ruby Strawberry (Infinite) Low-level Physical Healing Potions (2 per day)
Pets: Scarlet Bee Queen Shady (Shadow Slime)
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And that's my status. The gifts were useful—I received an energy technique, a fun and somewhat useful power, and two other valuable abilities. Of course, the Ghost Clan power, which enhances my soul, was the best gift. I received it when I was two years old, and it alone ensures my soul's energy grows to a high level, providing me with strong protection in this world.
My wife was once one of the strongest at the top of a Ghost Clan, specializing in soul techniques and soul manipulation.
After reviewing my status—which I like to do daily—I got out of bed and went to take a shower.
"Shady, return to my shadow."
He jumped twice before merging back into the darkness. The reason I spent points to buy him, besides being inexpensive, was because he serves as an information-gathering tool and extra protection. His high sensitivity allows him to detect attacks that I might not sense. If I'm in danger, he'll immediately emerge from my shadow to protect me… Besides, having a pet is nice. Bees aren't quite the same.
After showering, I put on white shorts and a purple shirt with a symbol of a wizard holding a wand.
Then, I went downstairs. Since my energy technique has strengthened my physique, I can easily jump or lift things, even at my age. Plus, the furniture is adapted for me, so I asked my parents to let me get ready on my own.
Downstairs, I found my parents preparing breakfast.
My father was making orange juice while my mother cooked eggs with gruyère cheese.
He saw me first and smiled.
"My baby, come eat."
He placed the juice jug and glasses on the table before picking me up in his arms and kissing my forehead.
Hearing this, my mother turned to me and greeted me with a warm smile.
"Good morning, my love. Where's Shady?"
"He doesn't need to eat, Mom. He's in my shadow, as usual."
I had already told my parents about the system when I was three years old. I explained it as a special power that could bring items, abilities, and even living beings like pets under certain conditions.
They were shocked at first, but when they asked about the conditions, I told them it required doing good deeds or other beneficial actions. Which is true—the system itself told me that missions involving evil acts or pure cruelty wouldn't exist. Only good missions, daily tasks, or heroic roles would be available.
Of course, I didn't mention the gifts I received. I didn't think it was necessary.
At least my explanation reassured them. It was also during that time that I discovered my mother is what people call a mutant.
That was the first time I learned that mutants are humans who develop powers from birth. These abilities vary in form, type, and level. My mother's power is classified as high-level—she calls it Light and Dark, since she can control both energies. This also allows her to sense Shady, even when he's hiding in my shadow, making her one of the few people who can detect him.
As for my father's secret, I still haven't figured it out…
I looked at him, but I didn't ask. It's probably related to his job at the very least. They likely won't tell me yet, since I'm so young… Maybe they only revealed my mother's power so I could better understand my own identity.
"Okay, love, but let me see him later. I always like seeing Shady."
"Okay, Mom!!"
I smiled at her. Maybe because Shady is a creature of darkness, my mother feels a natural connection to him.
We ate while chatting about various things, including my first official day of school. Before this, I only attended daycare or stayed home.
I'll also be going with my new neighbor, whom I haven't met yet… It should be interesting. Even though he's just a kid, I want to make some friends in this life.
After finishing breakfast, I got ready to leave.
My dad is taking me today…