The next morning, Rey woke up feeling refreshed and eager to start the day.
You know what despite dying and being born in a new world, I kind of love it. So I'll just go with the flow. He jumped out of bed and ran to the kitchen, where Mira was preparing breakfast.
"Mom, Mom! I had a great dream!" Rey exclaimed.
Mira smiled and asked, "What was your dream about, sweetie?"
Rey's eyes sparkled as he began to tell his mother about his dream. "I was the Celestial King, and I had incredible powers! I could fly and shoot energy beams from my hands."
Mira listened attentively, noticing that Rey's stutter was back. She smiled and nodded encouragingly.
As they finished breakfast, Luck walked into the kitchen, stretching his arms. "Good morning, everyone! What's for breakfast?"
Mira handed Luck a plate of food. "Good morning, dear. Rey was just telling me about his dream."
Luck's eyes lit up with interest. "Oh, really? What was your dream about, son?"
Rey eagerly repeated his story, and Luck listened with a warm smile.
After breakfast, Luck suggested, "Why don't we go on a picnic today? The weather's perfect."
Mira agreed, and they began preparing for their outing.
Rey went to the library, he picked up a book and opened it.
Core: "Eldritch Veil"
This world has an ancient energy called Eldritch Veil, a fusion of magic and the energy radiating from life itself. It seeps into everything—living beings and weapons.
Power Source: "Veil energy"
Every living being except me has a Veil Core, a crystallized nexus of eldritch energy inside the soul. Users can refine their Veil energy (their connection to the Eldritch Veil) to grow stronger. The deeper they connect, the stronger they become
There are four evolution of a veil core and they are called the Veil Core Stages (Progression System)
Users evolve their Veil Core through meditation, combat, and with the right sets of training, but as you grow your veil core grows too. There are seven classes and each class unlocks new abilities and deeper control over their powers.
First Evolution
Dormant Veil – The starting stage, weak connection to Veilflow.
Awakened Veil – User can channel basic eldritch energy into magic and weapons.
Veilborn – First true evolution, affinity for an Eldritch Path manifests.
Voidwalker – Can alter reality in limited ways, body starts adapting to eldritch energy.
Abyssal Ascendant – Capable of redesigning their own domain within the Eldritch Veil.
Eldritch Sovereign – Can see 20 seconds into the future.
Affinity System (Eldritch Paths)
Second Evolution
Anyone who gets to the affinity system class (Eldritch Paths) their body goes into a deep sleep and their spirit gets teleported into the "VEIL REALM" where they get to take an exam. They fight for 50 days and 50 nights and anyone who passes gets to choose which path to follow and each grants unique abilities:
Path of Shadows – Necromancers, Manipulates darkness, illusions, and void-based attacks.
Path of Ruin – Channels destructive forces, decays matter, and breaks defenses.
Path of blessings – Allowing the constellation gods to bless you with powers
Path of the Primordial – Allowing you to work as an apprentice under a primordial god.
Path of Time – Alters and control perception of time, minor temporal manipulation.
Path of Nightmares – Uses fear and hallucinations as weapons.
Path of Creation – Can construct objects or creatures from raw Veil energy.
Path of Annihilation – Destruction based powers, capable of erasing matter, concepts, or souls
Path of Chaos – Reality warping abilities, unpredictable powers, and control over minds
Path of Dominion – Absolute authority over minds, mind control, and the ability to impose "laws" on reality
Path of Abyss – Eldritch mutation, void energy, and the power to consume everything
Path of Ascension – Allows user to transcend their mortal limits leaving their body behind to become an entity and unlocking god-like powers
Path of infinity – Gives access to infinite energy, knowledge, or spatial control, making movement and attack limitless
Path of war – Supernatural mastery over all weapons, strategy and battlefield dominance
Path of Beasts – Grants the ability to transform into legendary creatures like dragons, phoenixes, fairies e.t.c
Path of Silence – Cancels Powers, negate veil energy and anti-magic zone
Path of Death – Control over life and death, allowing resurrection, soul reaping and curses.
Path of Paradox – Grants abilities like existing over multiple places and dimensions at once, reversing cause and events, or rewriting past events
Path of Dreamer – Access to a dream realm where imagination shapes reality, allowing the user to become omnipotent
Path of Revelation – Grants divine wisdom, foresight, and the ability to decipher any and all logic and truths, making the user omniscient
Path of Puppeteer – Control over others like puppet master, manipulating not only body and mind but also souls
Path of Devourers – The ability to consume magic, energy, and even souls, becoming stronger with every being absorbed
Anyone who fails get to try 5 more times, and after that if he/she fails yet again they gets stuck in the affinity system
Combat Mechanics (Skills & Magic)
Veil Arts – Techniques that manipulate Veilflow for enhanced attacks.
Eldritch Spells – Incantations that draw upon all the elements of life (Water, Fire, Earth, Wind and Light). Under each elements have their own categories
Water: Ice, Mist and steam, Can summon Water spirit (NEREID PHANTOM)
Fire: Inferno, Heat, Smoke and Ash, Can summon (IFRIT)
"And if you choose the path of necromancer you'll literally have a whole army of shadow ifrits, that's super cool"
Earth: Gravity, Metal, wood, Earthquake, Lava and Crystal, Can summon (GOLEMN)
Wind: Sound, Pressure, tempest and vortex, Can summon wind spirits (SYLPH)
Light: Shadow, Healing, Lightning, Radiance, Solar and Aurora, Can summon (SERAPHIC HERALDS) angel-like beings
Veil Weapons – Soulbound weapons that evolve with the user's core progression. (These applies to people born as a swordsman)
System & Limits
Overuse Risks – Excessive use of Veil energy causes mutations, madness, or "Veil Corruption."
World Reaction – The more powerful someone becomes, the more attention they attract from Constellation Gods or Dream gods.
Personalized Growth – Some users evolve differently based on experiences (e.g., a warrior with a deep fear of death may unconsciously walk the Path of Nightmares).
But the one skill everybody has from birth is the PRIVATE NEXUS SANCTUARY creating a separate dimension for the user, the way your sanctuary is represents you, then, for the gods it's called GODS DOMAIN.
Third Evolution
When a user's veil core is corrupted by trauma, madness, or power beyond their limit, they either break… or awaken something deeper known as the "Sin"
There are seven sins
The sin of pride - Arrogance
The sin of serpent - Paranoia
The sin of solice - Numbness
The sin of lie - Denaial
The sin of constraint - Resentment
The sin of demeanor - Detachment
The sin of cult - Obsession
The sins are not chosen, the sin chose.
A person can fall into sin, but if they master it they become a "Perfected Sin", Gaining a mark on their veil core.
Optimal Progression
Fallen Sin – Uncontrolled madness
Awakened Sin – User understands but does not fully control it
Perfected Sin – Fully mastery over it
Private Nexus Sanctuary becomes a corrupted domain
Optimal Rule
Once a sin has awakened, it never leaves.
Even if the user regains control… the sin is always watching
Fourth Evolution
No matter which powers you choose you gain IMMORTALITY
Path of Endless Death – They don't kill, they end the story
Sin of Emptiness – Anyone that talks to them dies
Path of lawless creation – Being able to craft entities
The Rite of Ascensionless flame – Rise without blessing, Rise with sins by either words or action.
Before a veil core enters the fourth evolution the person enters the "FORBIDDEN REALM" also known as the "VEIL PARADOX REALM" a sealed alternate reality where the person must solve, rewrite, or destroy their own story to grow.
They enter the "VEIL PARADOX REALM" with sacrifice such as;
Sacrificing a loved one (Erases their story completely)
Bury their veil core in the veil paradox realm
Some people who enters the fourth evolution refusing to use sacrifice uses ritual such as;
Offering a piece of their soul
Killing their past self
Dying and being resurrected
"How can a book with forbidden knowledge be in this house"
Rey, honey, it's time to go.
As they walked through the park, Rey ran ahead, laughing and playing. Luck and Mira sat down on a blanket, watching their child with pride.
Luck turned to Mira and said, "You know, I've been thinking... maybe it's time we told Rey about his destiny, I still can't believe our sweet young boy rey would become a god-slayer, as to how he would become that I still don't know."
Mira's expression turned serious. "Do you think he's ready?"
Luck nodded. "I think it's time we prepared him for what's to come."
Mira nodded in agreement, and they sat in silence for a moment, watching Rey play.
As the sun began to set, they packed up their belongings and headed back home.
The evening was filled with laughter and conversation, but Luck and Mira exchanged a knowing glance. They both understood that their child's destiny was intertwined with the fate of the world.
And as they tucked Rey into bed that night, they couldn't help but wonder what the future held for their young son.
Rey snuggled into his bed, feeling happy and content after their picnic. As he drifted off to sleep, he muttered, "Mom... Dad... I'll be the Celestial King... I'll protect everyone."
Mira and Luck exchanged a knowing glance, smiling softly. They gently closed Rey's bedroom door and walked back to the living room.
As they sat down on the chair, Luck turned to Mira and said, "You know, I've been thinking... maybe it's time we started training Rey."
Mira nodded in agreement. "I've been thinking the same thing. He's getting older, we need to teach him how to wield an artificial sword."
Luck then said "A boy born without a soul sword, a system or any kind of magic becoming a God-slayer. Maybe I saw the wrong future".
Luck stood up, determination etched on his face. "I'll start training him tomorrow. We'll begin with basic combat skills and gradually move on to more advanced techniques."
Mira smiled, her eyes shining with pride. "I know you'll be a great teacher, Luck. Rey looks up to you so much."
As they talked, the night wore on, filled with plans and discussions about Rey's future. Little did they know, their child's destiny was already set in motion, and the fate of the world hung in the balance