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After Returning, My Abilities are Infinite (Web Novel) - Chapter 5: Akashic Records (2)

Chapter 5: Akashic Records (2)

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There were a variety of characteristics and skills.

Some made a body physically stronger, some provided magical abilities, and some even gave the power to blow away a city with just one gesture.

As an analyst, I had studied this persistently in my past life.

Thanks to that, I knew about 80% of all characteristics and skills and had published numerous papers on them.

Despite that knowledge, this was a new experience for me.

There was a floating ghost in front of me. His body was transparent; I could see right through him.

The ‘Traveler’ was looking around, flicking his tongue.

[Ah, young man.]

“Yes?”

[What is the name of this dimension? Because I just came from Moorim. I couldn’t investigate properly…]

“I do not know.”

He frowned slightly at my answer.

[You don’t know?]

“… ”

[You must be joking. I came here because I was tired of staying in Moorim, with their stupid fighting ways. You don’t even know the name of the dimension you live in?]

“Uh, well, that…”

[No! How can the users of Akashic Records not know the basics?]

I was tempted to say we were in Seoul, but that doesn’t seem to be the answer he was looking for.

“It’s only been a short while since I awakened to this power.”

[…]

His face got darker as I answered.

Then, his expression seemed to change.

[… Can we leave these walls? If I can look around, I could guess what this place is.]

* * *

I came out of my room.

The hallway was dark, and it was almost impossible to find any cadets walking around.

Nevertheless, the hallway was not quiet.

No, it was rather noisy. The Traveler kept talking as he looked around.

[How did you make such a thing with scrap metal? I think this place has a very advanced level of technology.]

The Traveler floated behind me, muttering.

[Don’t worry, I am a spirit, so others can’t see me.

[Don’t call me ‘hey.’ Call me ‘Traveler’ as the system says.]

[You really don’t know anything about the former Akashic Records user?]

I listened to him silently and muttered ‘yes’ in places.

Then he said bluntly,

[You’re a really dull person. Are all Akashic Records users like this?]

“No. Other people can’t hear you, but they can hear me. Stop talking. Someone might wake up and catch me walking around.”

[Ah, yes.]

The Traveler nodded. He seemed to have understood.

[But what do you do here? I can’t guess because I can’t see anyone else…]

Of course, just because he understood didn’t mean that he was going to keep quiet.

“I’m a student.”

[A student? You look somewhat young. So, is this an educational institution? It hardly seems like an educational facility.]

“It’s different from an ordinary school.”

His expression conveyed that he needed an explanation.

This is Hwayeon Choin Superhuman Academy, I explained to him. It’s for superhumans.

It teaches about the monsters, the cracks, and the awakening of humankind.

The Traveler looked quite solemn.

[It’s a convoluted world.]

He made a one-line evaluation of our world.

“Yes.”

I also agreed.

“Every day, many people die, lose their homes, lose their families…”

[…]

“The really powerful superhumans who can wipe out the monsters and save everyone, don’t protect anyone but themselves. They are like little children with powerful guns.”

This convoluted world took everything from me.

“The righteous people have no talent, while all the talented people are driven by greed.”

The Traveler was floating in the air, looking down at me with a blank expression.

[So many complaints about this world. Why did you come to this Superhuman Academy?]

[You say this educational institution is a place that’s meant for ‘hunters’; for those who want to defend humanity and defeat monsters. Then you also want to become a hunter.]

“Right.”

[But you seem to have no affection for this world. I don’t understand why you want to be a hunter.]

The Traveler looked into my eyes.

I stared back at his glassy eyes and replied slowly.

“I’m sorry.”

[…?]

“The monsters destroyed my home and ripped my family to death. All the while, I was hiding, trembling in fear. I couldn’t do anything.”

[…]

“So, I decided to be a hunter. To break through cracks and kill all the monsters. I know there are lot of people like me, and I want to keep others from suffering the same fate.”

Emotion made my sight blurry.

“As you said, I have no affection for this world. I just want to be a hunter because I thought it was the best way to achieve what I wanted.”

The Traveler listened to me and stared at me without a word.

Then.

[Huh … Hahaha ha ha!]

He suddenly burst into laughter.

[You have a completely different personality from the previous users. No, it’s also a pity that none of the previous users had a character like yours.]

His smiling face looked strangely pleasant.

[You want to kill all the monsters? You don’t want to give that experience to others? Good.]

He slowly came to me.

[If the other users of Akashic Records had such a heart, there would be no war left. I was disappointed that you were young, but now I know there’s no reason to be disappointed.]

“…”

[You said you didn’t know much because you awoke recently?]

T-ring!

Then a reminder popped up next to his transparent face.

[I will teach you.]

[Traveler was interested in you.]

[The bond with the Traveler increases.]

[The soul’s price rises slightly.]

[You can now see some of the Traveler’s information.]

* * *

I made it to the training ground.

Of course, there was no one on the training ground. It was barely dawn.

[Is this a place for free training?]

It was the Traveler who suggested going to the training ground.

He told me that he would give me a simple way to deal with Akashic Records, and he asked me to take him to a training center or someplace similar.

There was no reason for me to reject the offer.

It wouldn’t hurt me. Why would I refuse to learn how to deal with power?

[Jeong Si-woo?]

“… Ah, ah. Yes.”

[What are you thinking about? Took you a while to answer.]

I was distracted because of intriguing content on the corner of the notification window.

[Compensation for successful communication with mythical beings]

[→ Roulette.]

[Detailed description]

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[Well, I understand because it’s too late … From now on, I want you to listen carefully. Users of Akashic Records have always been frustrated with their great power.]

“Ah… Yes, sorry.”

[If you live for a long time, you’re bound to know a few interesting things.]

The Traveler looked at me.

[You are different from users who were only looking for peace, aren’t you? You won’t be thinking of hiding your powerful weapon?]

I nodded slightly.

“Of course, I have no idea yet of the power you say.”

The Traveler and I smiled at the same time.

[So, I should start with a brief explanation.]

With that said, he slowly turned and stood behind me.

[Akashic Records is a force that has existed for a long time.]

He began explaining the story of the Akashic Records.

[The information of all dimensions is recorded. It is a valuable ability to communicate with all souls.]

“…”

[But the previous users chose to live peacefully. Quietly roaming the world, visiting various landscapes, communicating with other beings, comforting them, or being comforted by them.]

The Traveler looked rather frustrated as he said that.

[You live like that with all that mighty power? If they had used their power, all the monsters would have been extinguished, along with the cracks.]

My body faltered slightly at those words.

If so, my family would never have died.

I wouldn’t have been ruined like this. I could have lived an ordinary life.

[From now on, I’ll teach you how to ‘use’ the power of Akashic Records.]

“…”

[Not how to live a beautiful, peaceful life like the others, but how to destroy monsters’ seeds and smash cracks to pieces.]

The Traveler’s expression changed momentarily.

[First of all, it would be better to explain in detail about the links you might have …]

* * *

“Hey, are you okay?”

I was lying on the desk when Jin-woo woke me up.

“… Please, please don’t wake me up.”

“Class is starting soon. Are you skipping it?”

I woke up, stretching my stiff body.

The Traveler floated next to me.

[Is it difficult to talk right now? Then, it would be okay to talk later. It’s not urgent anyway …]

“… No.”

I shook my head and mumbled quietly so that it Jin-woo wouldn’t hear.

“I will not take a day off.”

Every opportunity to develop was important.

Based on what I remember, it wouldn’t be long before the first plague erupts.

Besides…

[Because of the Link, the soul level has risen slightly.]

[Because of the Link, the soul level has risen slightly.]

[You acquired an ability of the being you connected to.]

[You have acquired the characteristic of Tough Skin (F).]

[Increased stats – Strength increases slightly.]

The Traveler laughed.

[It’s clear that you’ve grown, so why don’t you take a day off?]

A small smile came to my face as I viewed the windows and recalled what we talked about last night.

This was only the beginning.

[Oh, you want more of it!]

This time, I laughed with the Traveler.

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