Chapter 11 - Translation

<h1>Chapter 11 - 2.4 - Beginning</h1><p>Chapter 11: Chapter 2.4 - Beginning</p><p>A tree whose branches stretched toward the heavens, adorned with delicate leaves that glowed with an ethereal luminescence. The air around the tree seemed to hum with an ancient power.</p><p>It was the tree that housed the Vitalium Essence since I was finally able to see the shimmering aura inside the tree.</p><p>"Finally," I mumbled to myself, my hand reaching toward the tree. As my fingertips touched the tree, I felt the energy entering my body, filling it with strength. The weak feeling in my body started disappearing slowly.</p><p>/THROB/</p><p>Until I felt a throb inside my heart. 'Huh?'</p><p>Following that, a searing pain erupted within me, radiating from my heart like wildfire consuming everything in its path.</p><p>"KURGK!" I tried to voice and scream in pain, but my mouth was blocked by the familiar liquid that tasted metallic.</p><p>Agony wracked my body, overwhelming my senses. Each heartbeat felt like a hammer striking against my chest, threatening to shatter me from within. My vision blurred, the world around me spinning in a chaotic dance of light and darkness.</p><p>"KRUGHK!"</p><p>I tried to call out, but my voice caught in my throat. The pain intensified, becoming unbearable until it engulfed me entirely. Darkness closed in, and I could no longer fight against the overwhelming weight of unconsciousness.</p><p>"I...…m…th.....ou...…." "...….a...wi...y..."</p><p>As I slipped out of consciousness, the last sensation I felt was the ethereal voice sounding inside my head; however, in the midst of the pain, I could no longer discern what the voice was saying.</p><p>Little did I know, it was the very thing I was looking for.</p><p>*******</p><p>As Astron lay unconscious on the ground, a mysterious transformation began to take place. An ethereal white glow enveloped his body, radiating with a mesmerizing brilliance.</p><p>The surrounding environment seemed to respond to this celestial energy as if acknowledging the awakening of a hidden power.</p><p>In the midst of this luminous spectacle, there appeared a necklace on the choke of Astron, shining with a luminous light of green. It was a crescent-shaped necklace as the stone shone.</p><p>The green glowed ethereally as it slowly started flowing from the necklace to Astron's heart.</p><p>Following that, Astron's eyes slowly opened, revealing an otherworldly gleam of white within their depths.</p><p>"Brother….." An ethereal voice of a young woman echoed inside the environment, showcasing that the one that was inside the body was no longer Astron.</p><p>"You found the medium….We can finally become one…." As the same ethereal voice echoed, the green glow inside the Astron's eyes disappeared, his eyes becoming pure white. Behind his body, a silhouette of a girl appeared.</p><p>"My essence, my magic will be your power, Astron." In her incorporeal form, the girl extended her magical powers toward him, weaving a delicate tapestry of mystical energy. Her essence flowed into his unconscious body, merging with his essence seamlessly.</p><p>"I am with you, and I will always be." Her gentle voice echoed as her dreamy hands caressed his skin.</p><p>The green glow from the necklace intensified, pulsating with an otherworldly radiance as her enchantments unfolded. Her ethereal hands moved gracefully, tracing intricate patterns in the air, channeling the essence of her magic into Astron's being.</p><p>"Et solis ab ignis, elementum incendere, Introrsus ardens, vires mihi praebere. Fortitudinem et ignem, cordi eius infunde, Tenebris obstans, robore defende."</p><p>The girl whispered ancient incantations, her hands moving gracefully as she commanded the mana around Astron's body to enter inside.</p><p>The strands of light wove themselves into intricate patterns, forming ethereal symbols that seemed to pulsate with ancient wisdom. They adorned Astron's limbs and traced delicate patterns across his skin, like celestial tattoos of power. The light flowed through his veins, forming patterns for the future.</p><p>"Seek the Moonstone, brother," her voice echoed, filled with guidance. "And never forget where we came from…."</p><p>As her last words left her mouth, a faint tear dropped on the young man's face, as the silhouette blurred, turning into an ethereal light, as it flew into the necklace it came from.</p><p>Eventually, the necklace vanished from the grasp of the Astron, along with the gleaming designs on its body.</p><p>*******</p><p>"Kurghk-" Feeling the pain over my head, I woke up with a grunt.</p><p>My whole body was aching inside, even though I was able to feel a weird sense of freshness all around my body.</p><p>The tree that had an ancient glow could no longer be seen, as in its place was there another tree that looked dried and dead.</p><p>"What happened?" I mumbled as I stood up. "What was that pain that assaulted me?" I tried to make sense of the things that happened just before but was not able to. "In the first place, this easter egg is supposed to make the person consuming feel comfortable," I mumbled to myself while stretching my body.</p><p>"I mean, I am feeling refreshed, but that pain was something else…." However, the more I thought about this, the more unanswered questions resided in my head. "I won't be able to reach anywhere with this."</p><p>Thinking that, I opened my status window. In a way, there was the possibility of seeing something related to there.</p><p>------------------------------------------</p><p>?Name: Astron Natusalune</p><p>?Occupation: Weapon Master (level 1)</p><p>?Talent Limit: 6</p><p>?Attributes:</p><p>Variable Attributes:</p><p>- Strength: 1.4</p><p>- Dexterity: 1.8</p><p>- Agility: 1.9</p><p>- Constitution: 1.4</p><p>- Intuition: 1.8</p><p>- Magical Power: 2.5</p><p>- Mana Capacity: 1.6</p><p>?Traits:</p><p>- Perceptive Insight (Unique)(Unchanging)</p><p>- Lunar Enigma (????) (Growth Type) (Stage 0)</p><p>- ?????</p><p>?Arts:</p><p>- Basic Dagger Style (Common Grade) - %12</p><p>- Basic Nonarmed Combat Style (Common Grade) - %29</p><p>?Skills:</p><p>- Dash</p><p>- Keen Eye</p><p>?Body Imprints:</p><p>--------------------------------</p><p>As the panel appeared right before my eyes, I was able to see the change in my attributes immediately.</p><p>My talent limit also jumped from 4 to 6, showing how effective was the Vitalium Essence for my body.</p><p>However, there was one more thing that got my attention immediately.</p><p>'The hidden trait is awakened?' I asked myself, not understanding anything at all. 'Why? Just because I consumed the Vitalium Essence?'</p><p>However, I had no way of knowing the answer to that question, as the only thing I knew was the fact that I had a new trait unlocked.</p><p>---------------------------------</p><p>Trait: Lunar Enigma</p><p>Description: Lunar Enigma gives the user the ability to harness the powers of the moon, granting the user enhanced lunar-themed abilities and effects.</p><p>It is a growth type of trait, and with each stage it develops, the trait will unlock more abilities.</p><p>Requires a medium to use lunar skills and lunar enhancement.</p><p>Stage 0</p><p>Gives the user the ability to enhance the projectiles and imbue them with the power of the moon.</p><p>-----------------------------------</p><p>Seeing the panel of descriptions in front of me, my head was filled with puzzles and questions.</p><p>'Lunar Enigma? It is the first time I am hearing about this.' I thought. Since the game was an RPG game with a pretty wide world, there were several differences; there were different types of traits and arts players were able to acquire.</p><p>Therefore, I knew quite a lot of traits available, and this one was none of them.</p><p>Lunar Enigma.</p><p>Its description hinted at harnessing the powers of the moon, granting enhanced lunar-themed abilities and effects, which was a power that was almost non-existent.</p><p>"I recall that there was only one character in the game who had the ability to harness the power of the moon," I reflected, with the image of the villain holding a blade in my mind.</p><p>"I'm surprised but grateful for this gain," I thought to myself. I knew that I would need all the strength I could gather for the journey ahead.</p><p>'In any case, I need to return soon.'</p><p>'I must have slept for the whole night.' I thought looking at the dawning sky.</p><p>Since the sky was about lighten with the sun, I decided to return to my room while pondering my powers.</p><p>In the game, this was not what happened and now that I thought about it, it was a pretty risky situation since I was basically sleeping in the midst of a forest with no one protecting me.</p><p>Because Astron hadn't had access to his mana before, I had no way of how to use and hardness my mana now.</p><p>However, that didn't mean I was not able to.</p><p>As I reached out, feeling the familiar tingle of mana at my fingertips. With a deep breath, I channeled my intent and willed the mana to respond.</p><p>To my surprise, the mana obeyed effortlessly, like a river flowing through a well-worn path. It responded to my command, manifesting as a soft, shimmering light that danced in my palm.</p><p>Even though it was a simple mana release and mana sensation, it was a refreshing and exciting feeling for me.</p><p>'So this is how it feels….' I had that thought in mind as I made my way back to the Academy....</p><p>-----------------------A/N----------------------</p><p>With this, the introduction and small power-up ends. Now, it is time for some named characters in the game to make their appearances.</p><p>You can check my discord if you want. You will be able to see the illustrations here and engage in a conversation with me if I am available.</p><p>https://discord.gg/XJEgBRM3C</p>

<h1>Chapitre 11 - 2.4 - Commencement</h1> <p>Un arbre majestueux dressait ses branches vers le ciel, ses feuilles délicates irradiant d'une lueur surnaturelle. L'atmosphère alentour vibrait d'une énergie ancienne, palpable comme une présence invisible.</p> <p>C'était bien lui - l'arbre abritant l'Essence Vitalium. Je pouvais désormais discerner clairement l'aura scintillante émanant de son cœur.</p> <p>« Enfin... », murmurai-je en tendant une main tremblante. Au contact de l'écorce rugueuse, un flot d'énergie parcourut mon bras, irriguant chaque fibre de mon être. La fatigue accumulée commençait à se dissiper...</p> <p>/BATTEMENT/</p> <p>Soudain, mon cœur vibra violemment. « Quoi... ? »</p> <p>Une douleur fulgurante explosa dans ma poitrine, se propageant comme une traînée de poudre enflammée. « KRUGHK ! » Ma tentative de hurler se transforma en un gargouillis sanguinolent.</p> <p>L'agonie me transperça, réduisant le monde à un tourbillon de sensations confuses. Chaque pulsation martelait ma cage thoracique, menaçant de la faire éclater. Ma vision se brouilla, les contours se fondant en une grotesque sarabande lumineuse.</p> <p>« KRUGHK... ! »</p> <p>J'essayai en vain d'appeler. Ma voix s'étrangla dans un filet de sang. La souffrance atteignit son paroxysme avant de m'engloutir tout entier. Les ténèbres m'envahirent, plus lourdes qu'un linceul de plomb.</p> <p>« Je... suis... toi... » « ...m'entends-tu... ? »</p> <p>Dans ma chute vers l'inconscience, une voix spectrales résonna. Mais la douleur était trop intense pour en saisir le sens.</p> <p>J'ignorais alors qu'elle représentait précisément l'objet de ma quête.</p> <p>*******</p> <p>Alors qu'Astron gisait inanimé, une métamorphose fantastique débuta. Une aura laiteuse l'enveloppa, pulsant au rythme d'un cœur invisible. La forêt toute entière sembla retenir son souffle, reconnaissant l'éveil d'une puissance oubliée.</p> <p>À son cou apparut un collier mystérieux, son pendentif lunaire irradiant de viridescence. Les faisceaux lumineux s'écoulèrent lentement vers sa poitrine, tels des serpents de jade vivants.</p> <p>Ses paupières se soulevèrent, révélant des prunelles d'un blanc spectral.</p> <p>« Frérot... » La voix cristalline d'une jeune fille flotta dans l'air, confirmant que cet être n'était plus Astron. « Tu as trouvé le catalyseur... Enfin, nous ne ferons plus qu'un... »</p> <p>La lumière verte dans ses yeux céda la place à une blancheur immaculée. Derrière lui, une silhouette féminine se matérialisa dans un tourbillon d'étincelles.</p> <p>« Ma quintessence deviendra ton armure, Astron. » Spectralement, elle déploya ses doigts diaphanes, tissant autour de lui une toile d'énergie lunaire. Leurs essences fusionnèrent dans une symbiose parfaite.</p> <p>« Je serai ton bouclier, toujours. » Son murmure caresse l'air tandis que ses mains fantomatiques effleuraient ses joues.</p> <p>Le collier s'embrasa soudain, projetant des gerbes de lumière viridescente. Ses mains tracèrent dans les airs des sigils complexes, inscrivant dans la chair d'Astron les runes d'un pacte ancestral.</p> <p>« Et solis ab ignis, elementum incendere, Introrsus ardens, vires mihi praebere. Fortitudinem et ignem, cordi eius infunde, Tenebris obstans, robore defende. »</p> <p>L'incantation résonna comme un choeur céleste. Les filaments lumineux s'entrelacèrent en mandalas flottants, s'inscrivant en tatouages vivants sur sa peau. Chaque veine devint un canal de puissance, dessinant le schéma de son destin.</p> <p>« Trouve la Pierre de Lune, mon frère », chuchota-t-elle avec tendresse. « N'oublie jamais nos racines... »</p> <p>Une larme argentée tomba sur sa tempe. L'apparition se dissipa en une pluie de paillettes lumineuses, réintégrant le pendentif.</p> <p>Puis tout disparut : collier, tatouages, lueurs. Comme un rêve au réveil.</p> <p>*******</p> <p>« ARGH... ! » La douleur lancinante me ramena brutalement à la réalité.</p> <p>Chaque muscle protestait, mais une étrange fraîcheur parcourait mes membres. L'arbre lumineux avait cédé la place à un squelette végétal desséché.</p> <p>« Qu'est-ce qui... m'est arrivé ? » Ma voix rauque brisa le silence. « Cette douleur... » Mes souvenirs n'étaient que fragments incohérents. « Pourtant cet easter egg devait apaiser... », grognai-je en étirant mes muscles endoloris.</p> <p>« Je me sens régénéré... mais à quel prix. » Plus je tentais de comprendre, plus les énigmes s'accumulaient. « Inutile de tourner en rond. »</p> <p>D'un geste familier, j'ouvris ma fenêtre de statut. Peut-être y trouverais-je des réponses.</p> <p>------------------------------------------</p> <p>?Nom : Astron Natusalune</p> <p>?Occupation : Maître d'Armes (niveau 1)</p> <p>?Limite de Talent : 6</p> <p>?Attributs :</p> <p>Attributs variables :</p> <p>- Force : 1.4</p> <p>- Dextérité : 1.8</p> <p>- Agilité : 1.9</p> <p>- Constitution : 1.4</p> <p>- Intuition : 1.8</p> <p>- Puissance Magique : 2.5</p> <p>- Capacité Mana : 1.6</p> <p>?Traits :</p> <p>- Perspicacité Perceptive (Unique)(Immuable)</p> <p>- Énigme Lunaire (????) (Type Croissance) (Niveau 0)</p> <p>- ?????</p> <p>?Arts :</p> <p>- Style de Dague Basique (Grade Commun) - 12%</p> <p>- Style de Combat à Mains Nues Basique (Grade Commun) - 29%</p> <p>?Compétences :</p> <p>- Course Rapide</p> <p>- Œil Perçant</p> <p>?Empreintes Corporelles :</p> <p>--------------------------------</p> <p>Mon regard fut immédiatement attiré par les changements. Ma limite de talent avait bondi à 6 - la preuve de l'efficacité de l'Essence.</p> <p>Mais une autre anomalie sauta aux yeux.</p> <p>« Un trait caché s'est réveillé ? » Mon front se plissa d'incompréhension. « Juste en absorbant l'Essence ? »</p> <p>Sans autre indice, je me concentrai sur cette nouvelle acquisition.</p> <p>---------------------------------</p> <p>Trait : Énigme Lunaire</p> <p>Description : Ce don confère à son porteur la capacité de puiser dans les énergies lunaires, octroyant des améliorations et capacités thématiques.</p> <p>De type évolutif, il débloque de nouvelles facultés à chaque palier.</p> <p>Nécessite un focalisateur pour activer les compétences lunaires et leurs améliorations.</p> <p>Niveau 0</p> <p>Permet d'augmenter l'efficacité des projectiles en les imprégnant d'essence lunaire.</p> <p>-----------------------------------</p> <p>« Énigme Lunaire ? Jamais entendu parler. » Dans cet univers RPG extrêmement vaste, les traits variaient considérablement.</p> <p>Pourtant connaisseur, ce spécimen m'était totalement inconnu.</p> <p>Énigme Lunaire.</p> <p>La description évoquait des pouvoirs lunaires - une rareté absolue dans le jeu.</p> <p>« Un seul personnage exploite la lune... », songeai-je, visualisant l'antagoniste et sa lame spectrale.</p> <p>« Une aubaine inespérée. » J'allais avoir besoin de chaque avantage pour ce qui m'attendait.</p> <p>« Rentrons. »</p> <p>« J'ai dû perdre connaissance toute la nuit. » L'aube commençait à poindre.</p> <p>Alors que les premiers rayons perçaient, je repris le chemin de l'académie, mes nouveaux pouvoirs occupaient toutes mes pensées.</p> <p>Cette séquence différait radicalement du jeu original. Dormir en forêt était suicidaire.</p> <p>Astron n'ayant jamais manipulé de mana, son utilisation m'était étrangère.</p> <p>Mais rien n'interdisait l'expérimentation.</p> <p>Je tendis une main, sentant le fourmillement caractéristique du mana. Concentré, je tentai de le canaliser.</p> <p>À ma surprise, il répondit avec une docilité déconcertante, formant une petite flamme dansante dans ma paume. Même cette simple manifestation procurait une ivresse inexplicable.</p> <p>« Alors c'est ça... » Perdu dans mes pensées, je m'engageai sur le sentier du retour...</p> <p>-----------------------A/N----------------------</p> <p>L'introduction et le premier power-up sont terminés. Place maintenant à l'arrivée des personnages clés.</p> <p>Rejoignez-nous sur Discord pour des illustrations et discussions :</p> <p>https://discord.gg/XJEgBRM3C</p>