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After a grueling day filled with historic moments—his speech at the Red Fort, the final steps toward his ascension, and the countless matters demanding his attention—Aryan and his closest allies finally left the ancient walls behind. The weight of the day's events still lingered, but there were more pressing issues ahead. The transition of power, the coronation arrangements for the next day, and the restructuring of governance all required their focus. By the time everything was settled for the night, darkness had fully descended.
BSS members moved with quiet efficiency, ensuring their journey to the temporary shelter remained uninterrupted. The estate, once the residence of a high-ranking British officer, now stood abandoned, its former occupants having fled in the wake of Bharat's liberation. It would serve as their refuge until the coronation.
Aryan said little as they arrived. The grandeur of the estate was undeniable, yet it carried remnants of its past—ghosts of a rule that had now ended. In time, those traces would fade, replaced by something new. But for tonight, it was simply a place to rest.
Shakti was the last to enter, pausing at the doorway before glancing at him. "Get some sleep," she murmured. "Tomorrow is the real beginning."
He met her gaze, understanding the weight behind her words, and nodded. But rest would not come easily tonight.
Inside his room, silence wrapped around him. He removed his coat, placing it aside, and sat at the edge of the bed. The system's earlier notification surfaced in his mind—a quiet reminder of what lay beneath the surface of his victory.
A translucent screen flickered into view, displaying his latest gains:
[Skill Gained: Alchemy – Intermediate-I],
[Skill Gained: Special Runes – Intermediate-I],
[Special Item Obtained: 'Emperor's Palace (Customizable) – Building Blueprint'] |
| MP and Skills have been directly assimilated. The special item can be found in the temporary System space. |
Aryan's eyes lingered on the translucent screen, absorbing the details of his rewards. The sheer generosity of the system surprised him. A thousand Meta Points, two new skills, and an entire special item a building blueprint for a future palace—if it was what he was thinking about as described in many fanfic novels of his previous life, this was more than he had expected.
But as he thought about it, the logic behind it became clear. He had just completed the first objective of his main quest—seizing Bharat's independence from foreign rule. It was a monumental achievement, one that fundamentally altered the course of history. If the system rewarded him this much for just the first step, he could only imagine what greater rewards awaited him upon completing the rest.
Wanting to get a clearer picture of his progress, he called out, "Status."
Immediately, a new screen appeared before him, displaying his updated stats in crisp, golden lettering.
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Name: Aryan Rajvanshi
Power Level: Tier-4 (Peak)
- Meta-Creation (System Ability)
- Energy Absorption and Redistribution (Omega-Level X-Gene)
- Elemental Embodiment (Secondary Mutation of X-Gene)
- Perfect Energy Control
- Martial Arts (Kalaripayattu) – Max
- Dark Magic – Advanced-V
- Analysis – Advanced-II
- Elemental Manipulation – Intermediate-X
- Alchemy – Intermediate-I (New)
- Special Runes – Intermediate-I (New)
Meta Points (MP): 2700
- System Space (Temporary)
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Aryan scanned the list, noting the new additions. His skills and abilities had grown considerably, and the extra MP would be useful for future upgrades.
Curious about his newly acquired skills, he selected Alchemy – Intermediate-I first, and a brief description appeared.
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[Alchemy – Intermediate-I]: The art of transmutation and potion-making, allowing the practitioner to refine and manipulate materials at an intermediate level. Grants knowledge of various alchemical formulas, the ability to extract and enhance essences, and the creation of high-quality potions, elixirs, and modifying chemical or physical properties of materials.
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His brows lifted slightly. That was useful. With the right resources, this could allow him to develop potions and materials far beyond conventional means.
He then moved to Special Runes – Intermediate-I.
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[Special Runes – Intermediate-I]: The study and application of runic inscriptions with unique properties. Intermediate proficiency allows the creation of stable enhancement runes, barrier formations, and limited self-repairing enchantments. Further advancements will enable more complex runic structures, including autonomous spell formations.
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Aryan nodded in understanding. Runes had immense potential in both combat and infrastructure, and considering it was described as 'Special' by the system, it was bound to be way more versatile and unique. If used properly, they could become a foundational pillar in Bharat's new era—whether in forging weapons, fortifying structures, or even enhancing technology with magi-tech integrations.
Further curiosity piqued, Aryan turned his attention to the System Space (Temporary). The moment he activated it, a transparent grid-like interface materialized in front of him, eerily reminiscent of an inventory system from a game like Minecraft. There were multiple empty slots, but only one was occupied—the Building Blueprint: Emperor's Palace (Customizable).
With a mere thought, he willed the blueprint to appear in his hand. The instant he did, the System Space vanished as if it had never been there. The parchment-like blueprint now rested in his palm, exuding a faint mystical glow.
Frowning slightly, he decided to clarify something. "System, will I be able to access the System Space again in the future?"
| Negative. The temporary System Space was granted as a one-time feature to accommodate quest rewards. Permanent access requires either:
— Space-Time Manipulation at Advanced Level or higher
— Power Level: Tier-5 or higher |
Aryan sighed. He was already on the verge of Tier-5, and with enough MP, he could even create the Space-Time Manipulation skill if necessary. But that was a decision for later. Right now, he had something far more interesting to inspect.
Focusing on the blueprint, he activated Analysis.
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[Building Blueprint: Emperor's Palace (Customizable) ]:
— A legendary architectural blueprint infused with advanced Runic Arrays. When injected with sufficient energy and materials, it will materialize a custom palace as per the wielder's specifications.
— The structure will be reinforced with self-repairing runes, granted effects like enhancing loyalty of citizens towards the Emperor, etc, defensive enchantments, and adaptive expansion features, allowing modifications even after construction.
— Requires designation of a building site before activation.
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Aryan exhaled slowly, his grip tightening around the parchment. This was far more than a simple palace. It was a fortress, a sanctuary, a symbol—one that could serve as the heart of the new Bharat.
Still holding the blueprint, Aryan considered the immense possibilities it presented. If the system could provide something of this caliber, could he create more?
"System, if I wanted to make additional blueprints for different types of buildings or machinery, how many MP would it cost?"
The system responded immediately.
| Blueprint Creation: Due to the complexity of the advanced Runic Arrays involved—bordering on reality manipulation—the cost of creating blueprints varies.
— Minimum MP Requirement: 5000 MP (for the lowest level of complexity and granted effects).
— Higher complexity and functionality will increase MP costs exponentially. |
Aryan's eyes narrowed slightly. 5000 MP—nearly double what he currently had—just for the simplest version. That alone told him how valuable this blueprint was. And he had received it for free.
He let out a slow breath, his appreciation for the system's reward growing. If he had to earn that amount of MP manually, it would take significant effort. The fact that he had gotten such a powerful tool simply by completing the first step of his main quest meant the system truly recognized the magnitude of his achievement.
This wasn't just a reward. It was an investment in the future.
Tucking the blueprint safely away, Aryan leaned back slightly, his mind already spinning with ideas. There was much to do, but for now, he would allow himself a moment to take it all in.
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